A Second Home So Far Away

As I mentioned the other day, when we get our sprinklers blown out we know it’s time to go on a cruise. But for the second year in a row here we are, still sitting at home. I shouldn’t be so mopey about it but I am. With 88 cruises under our belt and over 600 days at sea, the ship has been our second home and the crew our family. And we miss it. And them.

So the other day on our cold and cloudy day I tried to keep myself busy - and my mind occupied - by working on Christmas projects. Even played some Christmas music. But in my mind it was just too early so I had to switch to something else.

Fall projects. Unfortunately, even fall sewing hasn’t gotten me out of the missing-my-second-home funk.

Appliqué didn’t cure my ills.

Time to try something else.

Living in Two Seasons Instead of Four

We used to have two seasons in this house, Christmas and not Christmas. I realized this morning when my mind was spinning at about 4 AM those seasons have changed. We now have sprinkler season and non-sprinkler season. 

Sprinkler season means we stay home, garden, and tend to the lawn (and the weeds). Non-sprinkler season means it's time to bring out the suitcases, the passports, and get ready to head out for a long cruising adventure. Get those sprinklers blown out and we are outta here! Even though the sprinklers did their part yesterday, we won't be doing ours. Because of the health of us, the country, and the world we'll have to wait a bit longer. Thanks to Princess Cruises' easy-to-initiate COVID cancellation policy we have a nice chunk of money just waiting for us when we're healthy and strong enough to use it. (During non-sprinkler season, of course.)

So on this cold and cloudy forty degree day instead of dreaming of snorkeling I guess I'll be moving into the non-sprinkler season Christmas season. 

Christmas projects, here I come.

Soon-to-be snowman and Santa mug rugs.

Carry Your Vaccine Card in Style with a Fabric Cardholder

If you've had your Covid vaccination somewhere in the United States, you know they issue you a paper card with all the information on it. Nothing laminated, nothing sturdy, and certainly nothing small enough to fit in your wallet. As important as the vaccine card is becoming, and with many places requiring original proof of vaccination to just get in the door, you need to keep the card on hand and safe. You want to be able to quickly find the card inside your bag or purse and have it protected in a vinyl pocket so you can show it without needing to take it out of the case. And you want a cardholder to be stylish and fit your personality.

Which is why I've been sewing vaccine card holders these last six months. I'm getting close to the 3,000th card holder sewn (whew!) so you aren't the only one wanting a fun and stylish way to keep the vaccine card on hand. 

If you need a vaccine card holder, or

you know someone else who could use a card holder, or

you're looking for a way to encourage someone to get vaccinated, or

you need a cute gift idea, or

you are looking for items to sell at holiday bazaars,

the time is now.

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Use coupon code DEB15 at checkout to receive 15% off my handmade vaccination card covers or vaccine card holder sewing patterns in my Etsy shop. 

Click on the photo or use this link to buy your stylish vaccination card holder today!

How to Make Handmade Bookmarks from Fabric Scraps - Great Last Minute Gift Ideas Sewing Pattern

If you are looking for quick and easy ways to use your fabric scraps, or need a quick little gift for a book lover, check out this week's 20% off sewing pattern. It's a four pack pattern bundle of some of my most popular bookmark patterns! 

You'll get written step-by-step directions, photos, templates, and links to the tutorial videos. Remember to add NEW20 to get an extra 20% off the pattern this week.

Click this link or on the image below to get your instantly downloadable patterns now! 

Learn to Sew Your Own Football Drink Coasters - 20% Off New Quick & Easy Sewing Pattern

If you are looking for DIY ideas for a football-themed party or a fun way to decorate a man cave, check out my newest sewing pattern. It's fabric football-shaped drink coasters! They are a quick and easy way to add some festivity to this time of year. You'll get step by step directions, photos, the template, and a link to the tutorial video. And bonus for blog readers! - You'll get an extra 20% off the pattern this week when using coupon code NEW20 at check out. Click this link or on the image below to get your instantly downloadable pattern now! 

Happy Sewing!

How to Sew A Pennant Bunting Banner - New Quick & Easy Sewing Pattern!

Are you looking for a fun way to decorate for a party or get together? Need something to spruce up your home's decor? Check out my newest sewing pattern, a pennant bunting banner. It's a quick and easy way to add some color to any space. And bonus - blog readers get an extra 15% off the pattern this week when using coupon code NEW15 at check out. Click this link or on the image below to get yours now! 

Happy sewing!

Make a Plastic Grocery Bag Holder - 50% Sewing Pattern Today Only!

Today's featured downloadable pattern is something that comes in handy if we wind up with too many plastic grocery bags hanging around. It's a quick and easy grocery bag holder that'll keep all those plastic grocery sacks neat and organized. 

Click on this link or on the photo below to go straight to the grocery bag holder sewing pattern in my Etsy shop. Then enter the super secret coupon code AUG17SPECIAL at check out to receive 50% off the PDF pattern. Today only!

Happy sewing! (And grocery shopping!)