How's that for a title? Apparently I have a lot swimming around in my brain today.
Let's start with the mirror. Remember the mirror from this thrift store find? Well, I finally got around to spiffing it up. I refinished it yesterday with the help of my almost three year old (who painted herself more than the mirror). I hung it in the downstair's hallway:
Moving on the the vintage fabric... My sister's friend had a premature baby this week. The sweet girl, Emmaline (HOW stinking cute is that name??) will have to stay in the hospital quite a while so she wanted to have a special quilt for her. I found this to die for vintage fabric at an Antique Mall this morning. It's in great condition and I can't wait to use it for baby Emmaline's quilt.
Next up... meatloaf. Hannah posted this recipe for stuffed turkey meatloaf a few days ago. I love meatloaf. I mean, I really love meatloaf. Her recipe looked so good, I gave it a whirl. Ladies, you gotta try it. I know it's turkey meatloaf and some of you may feel funny about that but push your turkey loaf fears aside and whip up this bad boy. YUMMY. I used almonds instead of pine nuts because that's what I had. And I didn't bother making the spicy tomato sauce because around here, Heinz Ketchup is King. It made a ton of meatloaf and we're having it again tonight.
Last up .... the Crafter's Challenge. Um, anyone else out there planning to participate?! (crickets). There's been one submission (very cute) so far and I hope we'll get at least five by the deadline, Friday May 29th. I've talked to some of you who are hesitant to enter because you're "pattern dependent." Don't be skurd, friends! This is a great chance to play around with fabric and have some fun. And maybe win the $100 prize.
Okay, thanks for hanging in there with me and my poor, scattered brain. Hopefully, a less random post is in the near future!
Allow me to leave you with this image of Kate. Clearly the girl's excited about summer:
xoxo
Melinda and I were talking about you today and how you are superwoman. Do you ever sleep? How do you do it all??? I would LOVE to participate in the challenge but my brain is so not working lately on coming up with any clever little summer accessory. If I do, I'll letcha know!
Posted by: Melissa Espinosa | May 19, 2009 at 09:57 PM
i'm seriously thinking about submitting something. but i have a couple of questions about you reproducing the item... how many will you make? where will you be selling the items? who and how will you determine the selling price? and are you getting the full profit when the item sells?
Posted by: holly | May 19, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Melinda, girl I don't even come close to doing it all. Somedays I'm very productive and then there will be days and days where it seems I can't keep up with anything. I don't sleep all that much. I love caffeine :)
Holly, thanks for your questions. I intend to reproduce the item no more than 20 times. They will be sold on Etsy. I would determine the selling price by calculating fabric and notions cost, as well as labor. I will get full profit when the item sells, less 10% of profit which will go to charity. Let me know if you have other questions! Basically, the winner receives $100 for the rights of her pattern.
Posted by: Jenny | May 19, 2009 at 10:41 PM
I hope baby Emmaline is okay. How wonderful of you to make her a beautiful quilt. Her Mummy im sure will love it and it will be a wonderful keepsake to show her in the years to come.
Posted by: Moment by Moment | May 20, 2009 at 07:53 AM
I'm planning something to submit. I'll also do a post on my blog. Also www.oneprettything.com has a place to submit "crafty contests", see right side bar. She gets a ton of traffic there.
Posted by: Jessica | May 20, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Jessica - thanks so much! I'll check out oneprettything.com and thank you for doing a post :) Can't wait to see your submission.
Posted by: Jenny | May 20, 2009 at 10:38 PM