Purses

I was looking at blogs, from one to another one, to another one. It all started with http://stitchinbythelake.blogspot.com/ post to my blog. I just kept reading and I forgot why I got online, to post my purse picture. I'm lucky I got it complete due to electricity going out today for about 5 hours and I'm in Texas. It was hoooooootttttt and I sure wasn't going to sit at my treadle machine to make it. Well here it is and I wish I wouldn't have put the frayed red material on the handle, I might take that off and just paint it. The purse is really simple to make and Stitchin By the Lake has one she has made. It's a cutie. I'm posting two purses. I finished the other one I'm putting online.

This one would be great for the friend that has everything-Cottage Beach Theme.

These girls are best friends.

Just quilting on this side.

Pockets all on the inside with flamingo's .

Purse to be made TODAY!!!!

Let's Make a Purse

I thought if I post about it, I will finish it... I saw this in the new issue, August 2008, American Patchwork & Quilting. I really like this little purse, we will see if I like it when it's finished.



I will post later today pictures of the completed bag. There I said it, now I have to do it. If any of you are going to sew this same purse, I will put your link up, for people to take a look. I think you can do so much with this, embellish, embroidery, etc... It is made out of 2 dish towels or fabric if you would like.

Calamity Jane's Picture

Why Calamity Jane?

I lot of people have asked why I decided on the name Calamity Jane. I have to tell you I love the movie with Doris Day playing Calamity Jane and they fix up the little cottage (that's the best part). The second is the picture that I'm going to post of her. Doesn't she just look like a strong Texas Gal, who can just about tackle anything.

Time does fly when you BLOG....

I Love Fabric!!!!

The packages are ready to mail tomorrow and I can't wait for Cathy and Sandy to receive them. I tell you, blogging is addictive. I get going on a sight and then I go to another one, it never ends....

I have to post and get busy on the website so I will be back on Thursday(if I can stay away). The excitement I read, like Miss Penny keeping us all in suspense and Cindy's redo's, the quilters and their projects and the inspirational is endless. I just don't know why I didn't discover this earlier. But my life was little bit busier with Canton Flea Market and getting products ready before the next month deadline. I hope to stay home and just be super busy here.

I'm listing fabric now on the website. (I love fabric) The shop is going to be open soon with all the fabric, antiques and handmade items. Please stop by.

And the WINNER is--------

I'm sorry that I'm late to let everyone know, but after Church we had a big dinner planned for the Dads and it was a little later than I thought. My two grand babies helped me out on this one and they were so excited. But I have two and they both had to draw. So, I'm giving away a second prize, which will be a surprise to the second person.

OK, first winner is......

Catherine or Cathy at http://cateslinens.blogspot.com/ Congratulations on the apron!!!!

Drum Roll......

Sorry for the pictures-Miss Sandy at http://quillcottage.blogspot.com/ Congratulations on your surprise.

I'll be contacting you both to get your address and I appreciate all of you that entered. Be looking for other giveaways. Thank you so much.

Have a Blessed Day,

Website still loading pictures....

I am so excited about the response on the apron giveaway. I'm going to have to do this more often.

With the website being new, I have really been busy taking pictures and trying to decide what exactly to put on the website. The magazine ad comes out next month.

I really like the blogs that puts a to do list on them. I think that would make me feel better, seeing it marked off. I'll have to figure that one out.

I'm going to post some pictures of items that will not go on the website at this time. If you are interested just send me a post.

The dishes I've pictured are some odd n' ends (Bavaria Germany) pink and green floral, no chips or cracks. We have 3 cups, 3 small gold rim plates, 3 decorative bowls, 2 small bowls and 1 small plate (12 pcs).

I'm putting the 12 pieces for $40.00 if anyone is interested just leave me a post.

More to come!!!!

Apron to be Givenaway!!!!!

The apron is one that I had made with 4th of July colors, so whoever wins, will look great cooking Bar-B-Q for the family. It has cherry's and flowers in the print. Just send me a post if you would like to be included. Good Luck to everyone. Drawing will be one week from today. I think Sunday is a great day to give something. I'll let my grandbaby draw late in the day so you can enter until 4:00pm on Sunday. Spread the word.

Oh my, I forgot my dress!!!


This is a purse that is posted on the website http://www.calamityjanescottage.com/ it is made out of a vintage tablecloth. I only cut into ones that have holes and it can't be used. More pictures are being posted daily to the website and I have an ad coming out in the August issue of Romantic Homes magazine.

Have a Blessed Day,

Apron Giveaway Coming Soon!!!!!

OK Girls, tomorrow I'm going to post a picture of an apron to be given away. "Details Tomorrow"
Ya come back now, you here!!!!

Rhondi Front Porch Party

Well how do you like it. My 2 uncles playing a tune. They are singing "Happy Birthday" to Rhondi. Just kidding, this is a picture from our trip to Tennessee. Look below.

Our porch goes all the way across the house but this is the little cubby hole I've worked on. Hope to have all of it complete later. We had to get a new roof and siding due to hurricane Rita and it is all coming back slowly.

My Dad made this swing so it is really special to me.

That's my pride and joy, my two grandbabies, Makinzie and Chloe.

Now I'm off to see everyone's porch. Happy Birthday Rhondi!!!!!

Front Porch Coming Soon!

I will post the picture before the end of the day. Please come back.

Now for the creative end

Jeanie (a good friend) and I started our little adventures together about 9 months ago. We live apart, but keep in touch and hope to grow our business with each of us pushing the other to keep going. Antiques, Handmade Items, Shabby Fabric and Patterns, to Dolls and Wreaths will be coming soon to the website.

Here are some items I had found at an estate sale, garage sale and 1 road find (love that). The little green table, a chair/stool and the half of the chair was my one road find. I will work on them and show you pictures as they are finished.

My little treasure box is kinda my inspiration holder, for projects to be made (sewing). I have been working on a pillow and will post pictures at the bottom. This is a work in progress, it is not quite finished. I'm going to have a tag on it that reads-Friendship say, "The friends of my friend are also my friends!"

I have taken some extra pictures of items that are finished, baby burp cloths and funny towels that are posted on the website.





Still has pins in it and more work to be done.



Have a Blessed Day

Hot Mama Roast

OK girls, since I've started blogging it's all I think about. So today my goal is 2 post. I have so many in my head, hope they don't run out.

This is a recipe my Mom has made the whole time I was growing up. She would always make your birthday special by asking, "what you wanted for the meal?" Mine was always stuffed roast. It may be a little hot for some of you, but it is soooooo gooooood!!!!!

These are the ingredients I put in my little blender, peppers, salt, garlic, black & red pepper, and Tex Joy Steak Seasoning (just a little bit of all seasonings). Blend it up.

Now I season the roast on the outside and cut slits on the top almost all the way through to stuff it.

Now you can cook it on top of the stove or oven with a little bit of oil on the bottom of the pan. Cook it on med. low till the juices or gone and the roast starts to brown. Today I'm cooking mine on the grill in a bag. I'll post pictures later to show it to you.

Hope you enjoy it.