I have noticed that I have a tendency to keep things. Like keep them and covet them and not use them the way they are intended to be used. Like stationery. I love all this cutesy stuff and I can barely bring myself to use it up. I have stationery here still from when I was a KID. Fabric...I have BINS full of fabric. I look at it and get the scissors, then at the last minute I just can't do it. I fold it up and put it back. Another one is pens...like promotional pens. Especially the prescription pens and bank pens. I know there are others like me. What is this weird obsession? Help me to let go and CUT the fabric and use the pens to write on the stationery....help.....

OK so Stitchblade is in for some BIG CHANGES. I'm going to be moving. Not moving to a new house...just moving to a new place in CyberLand. It's going to be good. I have been neglecting things here a bit as it may appear, but really I am still staying busy. I have posts up on Dinker and Giggles so go check it out over there and stay tuned for the other changes here at Stitchblade!

ME ME ME ME ME ME! Yes ME I want to win this, but I guess y'all can have a chance too... I mean...ugh..yea...I'll tell ya. So here is the deal. These awesome chicks over at The Secret is in the Sauce are giving away something awesome and amazing, and you probably want it just as bad as I do... The new Photoshop Elements 7! How awesome are they? Well they are just my very best friends in the world. Did I mention they were pretty? Did I win yet?

I can not even explain how excited I am. Things have been a little rough around here lately. The economy sucks. No, really.... it sucks. Money has been tight and I have been looking for more ways to bring in a few bucks. Things are falling into place in more ways than one. I have an awesome friend that is helping me get started on some really exciting things. Just in time too! I mean Christmas is around the corner! I feel like more people are starting to notice my efforts, it's as if there is digital signage some place with "Stitchblade" flashing across it. It's fantastic and I want to dive right into it all! I just need to get myself organized and in order to take on all these tasks and get them accomplished and really get it all going. So to those that are helping me along on this great ride......THANK YOU! So people...stay tuned for some really big changes happening around here!

I have a lot of fantastic (in my opinion of course) items in my shop marked WAY down! Check them out and get a jump on Christmas shopping for one of a kind items and GREAT prices!!!!!! This apron pictured above is made from vintage fabrics. This style normally sells for $18 and up! Go check out the SALE price!!!!!

As you know, our friend Ben Cooksey committed suicide in July. His family has set up a walk team and we have joined it.

My goal is only $100, I hope to exceed this. If everyone that reads my blog, or has me on myspace or in a yahoo group just donated $1.00 I would meet this goal of $100 and surely go over it.

http://afsp.donordrive.com/participant/stitchblade

I will be joining with thousands of people nationwide this fall to walk in AFSP's 2008 Out of the Darkness Community Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I would appreciate any support that you give me for this worthwhile cause.The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is at the forefront of research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. With more than 32,000 lives lost each year in the U.S. and over one million worldwide, the importance of AFSP's mission has never been greater, nor our work more urgent.I hope you will consider supporting my participation in this event. Any contribution will help the work of AFSP, and all donations are 100% tax deductible.Donating online is safe and easy! To make an online donation please click the "Support This Participant" button on this page.Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

I figure if I want to have them done for next summer that I probably should start figuring this out now. Have any of you ever sewn swimwear? My idea is to sew the girls really cool 1950's style children's swimsuits, you know...ones that actually COVER. Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated. If you have a horror story and want to tell me just to forget it then that would be good too, I sure don't want to bite off more than I can chew!

This was assigned to me by Heather

I am a Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer

I have 3 daughters

I am learning to play the guitar

I am afraid of cats, birds, and spider monkeys

I am self taught in everything that I do and believe I can do anything!

I have a thumbprint shaped birthmark on my bootie

I love thrift stores

I have been nursing for 4 yrs, 4 mo, and 6 days straight as of today

I'm 33 but I think I am 21

I love my friends

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Well nothing in my shop is new at the moment...but there are some awesome goodies still in there so check that out!

What is new though is 'Cuz I Felt Like It's NEW look...yea a NEW look...cause I love her and she asked! Go check her out and show her some lovin' cause she rocks.

What else is new? Ok...I'm totally bragging here, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post......Yea I love it cause its all about me....how much radder could it get? This woman rocks and I thank her so much for the wonderful post she made! THANK YOU!

I have added some new items today! Previews are up and they will be available for purchase tomorrow. Please stop in and check it out. I also added 4 custom Tutu slots! Christmas is coming and it is time to start thinking about gifts! Tutu's make great gifts, and are wonderful for pictures! Aprons are excellent gifts as well. Don't forget that tutus are awesome for Halloween and can continue to be used for dress up and make believe! Grab a spot while you can. I also can offer local pick up if anyone in the area wants anything. Just let me know!

**Tutu bootie photo courtesy of customer Erin....thanks girlie!

Ok so I finally bit the bullet and opened my own Hyenacart. It opens TODAY....like really soon. 11 am EDT, so less than an hour now. I have a pretty good variety up at the moment and look forward to adding more next week. I am always up for a custom, so if you are interested let me know. I even added a new style of Apron, so occasionally you may find some of the full lengths as well....Please leave me a comment and tell me what you like best from my shop at the moment. THANKS! OH AND HEY>>>>>>There is a Free For Shipping Lottery up too!

Posting pics of an apron done for a swap with a GC mama!

I want to announce the opening of my new resale shop! I also have an RSS feed to it on the side bar of my blog. I hope you will check it often because I plan on adding new items daily! So far I am adding clothing that my girls have outgrown, books, diapering accesories, etc. Check back often you never know what you may find!

This Beautiful vintage fabric apron is stocked at The Granola Chicks Rings today! I have a few other goodies listed as well that you can see below. Click on the items to go directly to the sale page. I have an Alexander Henry Baseball Print bib. It has a snap closure and is lined with soft red flannel. Recycled fabric Owl headbands. These headbands are super cute and are lined in light pink. The wool soaker listed is being listed at a discount price so make sure to check it out as well! Be sure to check out the other shops while you are there!

There are many many grandchildren in this family. Well I should say MANY girls. Today I am going to a baby shower for my sister in law who is having a BOY! Wooohooooo a boy! So I made her blanket with Alexander Henry Baseball fabric backed with Red Minky. I think it turned out really cute. I must admit Minky is a pain in the rear to sew though! I am really anal on my lines when sewing and I tell you what... that stuff.... no matter how many pins you put in it will not stay put! Thankfully it is done and cute. This isn't the only gift I am taking, but the only one I made. The pictures are not the greatest, I was having some issues with PSP today.

Another gorgeous Apron for a Pretty GC mama! If you are interested in purchasing your own Stitchblade Apron, or any of the other items I make please feel free to contact me!

Today was the promised (and dreaded) Playdoh day. Playdoh is fun, playdoh is a pain in the butt to clean up! Thankfully no carpet in our house so that makes it a bit easier. Morgan found a brand new box of Floam at the thrift store so she was using Floam while the girls used the playdoh.
Here is another apron that was made for a GC mama! This one is made from vintage fabric and I think I am in love! I love the stripes on it! I hope she likes it too!