Thursday, July 11, 2013

And we're back, again. This time from Wisconsin..........................

I know, it sounds like we spend a lot of time traveling, but since my husband works for a school district, there isn't a lot of opportunity to get away during the school year. 

This time we were in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with our friends from the I.A.J.B.B.S.C.  Wait for it....International Association of Jim Beam Bottle and Specialties Club.  Otherwise knows as Beamers; among other things, we collect Jim Beam Liquor Decanters. 

This is one of the first trains we collected.  There are actually 4 train sets, one more grey caboose and we will have 3 complete trains plus a few extra cars.  That seems to be one of the pitfalls of collecting; you sometimes acquire duplicates.  More about that another day.

Grant Train Set made of Jim Beam Decanters

Now on to Grandma Jeannie's stuff.  Before we left for Milwaukee, my husband provided me with the opportunity to revamp the sewing room.  I need 3 more storage containers and the rest of my cutting table top.  The TV needs to be moved to a safer location, but when that is all completed......my oh my..............what a happy girl I will be.  Don't misunderstand, I loved my sewing room.  Just having one is a blessing, but this is closer to my dream come true.















Here is what I discovered during the process of emptying the room and reorganizing.  I have so much fabric and yarn, I am going to have to go on a fabric and yarn fast.  I need to use, sell, or trade before I can buy any more.  The one qualifier is if I have a special order or project, I am allowed to supply that.  So, during our trip, I was knitting dishcloths.  Hopefully, I can convince you to buy them along with some embroidered cotton flour sack dishtowels.  I will also be posting some Halloween items for you to enjoy and I need to make some new aprons and maybe some new shopping bags.  I'm going to post some pictures with pricing.  Today, dishtowels and dishcloths.
$7.50 per set, includes shipping within the US

If you like what you see and would like to make a purchase, please leave a comment with your email address or contact me directly at the email at the top of the page.  These are 100% cotton (excluding the embroidery thread) and are machine wash and dry.  If you are looking for a specific color or a set, contact me.  I may already have it ready.

Either way, please leave a comment, let me know you are there and what you think about what I am doing.

Love you all,
Grandma Jeannie

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My DH and I moved recently from near Des Moines to just south of Branson, MO, Missouri , United States
Sewing has been part of my life since childhood, first clothing and then moving into accessories, home decor, embroidery, and knitting. During the most stressful times of my corporate life, time spent in my sewing room refreshed my spirit. As the world became more environmentally responsible, I began to think about the different things my grandmother did that make economic and environmental sense today. Simple things like carrying lunch to work is not only less expensive, it's usually healthier. Now let's reuse the containers and bag. We just became very smart. Next, if we can reuse a lunch bag, why not carry our own grocery or shopping bags. Families are very busy today, so we need to take every opportunity to enjoy our time together. We also want to save money while doing what's right for the planet. Items that can be reused, easily cared for, make us smile, or just make everyday tasks more enjoyable are the things I hope to make available to you. Every effort is made to use 100% machine washable cotton in our products. Please note fabric content and care instructions included in the product description. My goal is to offer quality products at a fair price.