Thursday, May 17, 2012

Busy, happy, bittersweet times



It has been a while since I posted anything, but I've been busy working (bedside nursing) and sewing --- and enjoying the last few months of elementary school.  Andrew graduates from 5th grade this year and we've been working on science fair projects, field trips and getting ready for his final Walk of Honor.  

Andrew's third grade teacher, Terri Doxsee, has been a great supporter of my handmade "goods" and when she saw my Kindle cover, she asked for something similar for her ipad. She asked for a Seminole themed cover; I was able to deliver it to her last week.    
Outside of ipad cover


Inside of ipad cover



Outside of my new Kindle cover with my cell phone pocket
I also felt the need to make myself a new kindle cover because I was always looking for a place to hold my phone while i was reading or carrying my kindle. I saw these fat quarters at my local Bernina shop and just loved the pattern, so I used them to make my new cover complete with a place to hold my iphone.





Loved, loved, loved this fabric combination!

My sister, Debbie, has been "down-sizing" for lack of a better word and decided to place alot of her stitching books, recipes, photos and patterns onto USB sticks. I had taken an embroidery club class, taught by Beth Burgess at Bernina Connection, to make a USB holder. It was all done in the hoop. I had such a great time at the class and was only happy to oblige my sister with a USB holder of her own. Her favorite color is blue; and she loves blue and yellow together. I was happy that I was able to remember how to use all the techniques I learned in the class!



My sister Debbie's USB stick holder
Everything is done "in the hoop"


The next few weeks will prove to be rather exciting and bittersweet as Andrew moves from elementary to the middle school years. I cannot say thank you enough to the amazing teachers he has had along the way at Roberts Elementary. They have provided a safe, encouraging environment and have helped mold him into the incredible young man he is becoming. So thank you, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Doxsee, Mrs. Fish, Mrs. German and Ms. Follis for 6 amazing years --- and to Mrs. Sever for cultivating Andrew's love of books!