Fabulous Blog Alert

As the Mother of a (gulp) "teenager". Which is a word I hate to use, because of the negative connotations. I really prefer the term "young adult".
Anyway, I found this great blog. And if you have a "young adult" living in your house, I would recommend, highly, that you read it!!

www.virtuealert.com

So great I even ordered the book, "5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter". I'll let you know what I think when it comes in. Oh how I love Amazon Prime!! Fabulous in this "I want it now" society we live in. Go to the web site blog and check out her Nov 11th entry, there is an exert from the book.

Lattice Smocking

Don't you just love this cardigan!! I love the smocking. What a simple treatment to do to somthing. Check out the front here. http://tinyurl.com/6gfed3

This might have to be my next project!

Fashion Inside Out

I bought a new book. And I love it.

Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V's Guide to How Style Happens from Inspiration to Runway and Beyond

I love the fuzzy cover, it's like it's flocked. Here is the review I left on Amazon.

I'm a big fan of Project Runway (though I didn't discover the show till the middle of the 3rd season) I always wondered how they could make such beautiful clothes from just a sketch. Well now I know! You can tell the book took lots of time, blood, sweat and tears to put together. Beautiful inside and out. Love th flocking on the cover. This book is not only great eye candy (the photography is fabulous) it is very informative. Gives great advice to us amateur seamstresses. I love sewing! But want to go beyond Simplicity and Vogue patterns. Great job!

The picture on 26 and 27 is what heaven must look like. Said one sewer to the other!

That picture was a double page spread of rolls and rolls and rolls of beautiful, sumptuous, colorful fabric!!! Sigh.......

Who would Jesus vote for?

As of today I have not voted yet. I like to vote the day of the Elections. I think it's more fun.
I had a conversation with a woman the other day and she said she didn't know much about politics, but hopefully voted correctly. I really thought she was smarter than to let the TV advertisments sway her.
I should have said, "Well, I vote by the Bible". So here are the correct answers, the common sense answers.


WHO WOULD JESUS VOTE FOR?


1. Jesus would not vote according to his "pocketbook."

1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.


2. Jesus is Pro Life.

Jeremiah 1:5 Before you were formed in the body of your mother I had knowledge of you, and before your birth I made you holy...

Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.


3. Jesus is not tolerant of the homosexual lifestyle.

Romans 1:27-28 And in the same way the men gave up the natural use of the woman and were burning in their desire for one another, men doing shame with men, and getting in their bodies the right reward of their evil-doing. And because they had not the mind to keep God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an evil mind, to do those things which are not right...


4. Jesus would not vote for anyone who has interests in other religions besides Christianity.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.


5. Jesus is against welfare (the church should provide for people's needs).

2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.


6. Jesus is pro Israel.

Nehemiah 13:2 Because they did not give the children of Israel bread and water when they came to them, but got Balaam to put a curse on them: though the curse was turned into a blessing by our God.

Genesis 12:2-3 I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. All of the families of the earth will be blessed in you.???


7. Jesus knows who really controls the economy.

Matthew 6:31-34 So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.


8. Jesus is not worried about social security or the stock market.

Matthew 6:19-20 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.


It all comes down to this. We need God in America again. Our economy, our children, our marriages, etc. need healing. While neither candidate looks to be a strong Christian candidate - as a nation which one will lead us closer to God and not farther away?

2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.


As Christians, who we vote for does matter to God!

Romans 14:11-12 As surely as I live,' says the Lord, every knee will bow before me;
every tongue will confess to God.' So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.


I'm a Believer and I approve of this message!

Forget Halloween this is WAY More Important!

I noticed this morning that my calander didn't say Halloween for October 31st it said Reformation 1517. So I www.goodsearch.com it. And here is what I found...

The Reformation began on October 31, 1517, when German monk Martin Luther nailed his 95 Thesis to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany. This was one of the greatest events of the past 1,000 years.

Martin made a translation of the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into German. Soon all the countries of Europe followed his example by translating the Scriptures into their languages. For the first time in history, the recently invented printing press made the Word of God available to all the people.

When he was commanded to appear before Emperor Charles V to answer for his writings, Saint Martin gave this fearless reply:

"I cannot submit my faith either to the Pope or to the Councils, because it is clear as day that they have frequently erred and contradicted each other. Unless therefore, I am convinced by the testimony of Scripture ... I cannot and will not retract ... Here I stand, I can do no other. So help me God, Amen."

At this time the Catholic church didn't want "ordinary people" reading the scriptures. So this was important in getting the Bible into our hands. So go read your Bible!! God's love letters to us!!

My 1st Amendment Rights

This picture reminds me of how I felt when someone STOLE my Lyle Larson sign out of my yard. How dare you!!! I would never in a million years take a Zero Rodriguez sign out of your yard. And I don't think anyone that would vote for Larson would steal one either. Humm it must go along with the party!
I also just heard on the radio about a man that has had 6 McCain/Palin signs stolen so he wired his signs with a dog zapper. How appropriate! And put up a camera to record the crime. A young boy came up and was going to replace his sign with an O sign. The boy got a zap. Okay get this. He went home and told his Dad. And instead of his Dad saying why were you stealing?? He reafirmed his son's delinquint behavior and called the media and police.
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1274504.html

Fair is Fair!

Fair is fair, but only when it applys to others. Right O.

What Redistribution of Wealth Really Looks Like

I saw this today and thought it was very well put!

WHAT REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH REALLY LOOKS LIKE

(interesting e-mail from an anonymous person)

Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.

Once in the restaurant my server had on an Obama 08 tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference just imagine the coincidence.

When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need -- the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.

At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experience I realized, the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

Trick or Treat

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It Won't Cost You A Dime!

I lovED Google! I would tell you to "make sure you Google that before you send it out!" (one of my pet peeves is people that send out emails about something and don't confirm if it 's true)

Anyway. Recently I heard that Google had thrown their hat into the ring in opposing Porp 8 in California. The vote to save Marriage. So I knew I just couldn't support them anymore. Then I found out about www.GoodSearch.com

So if you know me you know I love BGMC. I collect Box Tops for Education, used ink cartridges and used cell phones along with the change that the kids bring every 2nd Sunday of the month. BGMC is a way to teach kids to have a love for Missions and in turn helps our Missionaries get the things they need to be successful.

So I went to www.GoodSearch.com and signed up so we can start earning extra money.

How do I help you Sandy, you ask! Well it's very easy. Go to www.goodsearch.com and in the second box (the first is where you enter what your searching for) type in San Antonio First Assembly of God (they couldn't put in BGMC) Click on Verify. And it will stay there and every time you do a search BGMC gets a little bit of money.

So Start using GoodSearch for ALL your searches! Pass this on to your friends! The more the better! So now I will say "Did you Good Search that"?
Thanks for your help!

Sandy

P S You can also buy things from major retailers and we will get a little from that. Like if you buy something form Target online and it is $127 we will get about $4.44. There is a link at the top of the goodsearch page.

New Shoes

I had to clean out my closet the other day because we got new carpet. So while I was sorting and cleaning, I donated a big bag to Goodwill. SO since I had all that new found room in the closet.....
I bought these


I wanted a couple of pair of shoes I could wear with a skirt. With not to high of a heel. So I also bought these. Which I love!

Just go Vote

"I have never seen an election where coverage was so one-sided and biased or where censorship by the liberal media was so widely practiced and where media coverage was so slanted as I have seen in this election process. Their plan is working. The only chance conservatives have is to make sure they care enough to vote.

If the liberals win the upcoming election, America as we have known it will no longer exist. This country that we love, founded on Judeo-Christian values, will cease to exist and will be replaced by a secular state hostile to Christianity. This “city set on a hill” which our forefathers founded, will go dark. The damage will be deep and long lasting. It cannot be turned around in the next election, or the one after that, or by any election in the future. The damage will be permanent. That is why it is so important for you to vote and to encourage friends and family to vote. This is one election where your vote really counts."

Just incase you forgot!

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What have we become??

This article really touched me this morning. What has our nation become that we throw human beings out like garbage! Some find the "oyster darting sneaky snail" more important the a human being. I think, no I know, there priorities are messed up. If this article doesn't touch you well you better head for the hospital because your DEAD!

Born alive baby killed at abortion clinic, gets proper funeral

A Florida baby who was born and died in an abortion clinic will finally be buried today in Ft. Lauderdale.

Cheryl Sullinger of Operation Rescue explains the African-American baby named Shanice Denise Osbourne was born alive two years ago at an abortion clinic. Christian Newswire reports that Shanice's mother went to the clinic after experiencing some discomfort, and the clinic staff decided to deliver the baby. When Shanice was born, her mother noticed her gasping for air for nearly five minutes while the clinic staff panicked. Abortionist Belkis Gonzales then put the baby in a biohazard bag and put her on the clinic's roof "to conceal her body from police." Allegedly, there was no attempt to save Shanice's life.

"That baby was swept into a biohazard bag with some caustic chemicals and tossed up on the roof of that abortion clinic to die," Sullinger explains. "It was done in a panic, I think, by clinic workers because the people who delivered this baby alive during an abortion were not medical doctors; they were unlicensed women who just happened to be working at the clinic at the time."

Doctors performed an autopsy that Shanice's lungs "contained gas bubbles and floated," which proved she was alive and breathing at birth. Meanwhile, an investigation may soon bear fruit. "We have every confidence there will be criminal charges in this case by the end of next month," Sullinger contends.

She rejoices that the clinic has been closed. It was owned by Gonzales, a woman with no medical background. Sullinger says Dr. Alan Keyes will give the eulogy at Shanice's funeral.

Troy Newman, president of Operation Rescue, is thankful Shanice will "finally be laid to rest with the dignity and love she was denied in her short life" and hopes her killers will be brought to justice. He adds that the public is encouraged to attend the funeral in hopes that the African-American community will stop the "exploitation and decimation of their community by predatory abortionists."


http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=285794

Well - Well

Okay so it's been a long time since I wrote. I have sewn a few things. I will have to take some pictures.
But my latest obsession is getting a complete set of tea stuff together. I had bought 8 beautiful Royal Albert Lady Carlyle tea cups a few years ago. But I had no saucers for the cups. I found the tea pot and cream and sugar, but I had no plates. Now I don't go for the matchy, matchy type stuff, but I wanted this to match and later I will add pieces to it. So I just went ahead and bought the dinner set to go with it. I was going to sell the dinner plates on ebay to get some of my money back, but I discovered that they fit perfectly on my 3 tiered stacker. So I will just sell the 4 tea cups that came with the set. So now - YEA - I have, salad plates, bread and butter plates and tea cup saucers!!!
I also found this wonderful blog so go check it out and start your own obsession. http://ncmagteawithfriends.blogspot.com/

Writer's Strike

So they say the writer's strike is over. Big deal. I liked the strike! Now not that I watch that much TV but it sure was nice having a Summer break in the middle of Winter. You know that time when your not a slave to the TV. I do love my DVR! Fast forward right through those commercials.

So you writers just keep on striking, or maybe try living in the real world instead of your union world. Yea life it tough! I'm happy not watching TV. So now I'm down to about 4 shows that I will always watch, I've lost interest totally in the other 2. Gotta love that Project Runway. I so make me want to get back into the sewing room! I'm pulling for Chris!

Ho Hum....

So I've been in a slump lately. Not wanting to do anything! I did manage to sew up some curtains for my dining room. I'm thinking some cocoa colored paint in the room with some stenciling in the corners and a little on the ceiling.

I'm working on the curtains for the study. My original idea didn't work out so I'm having to rethink that area.
Maybe the little elves will come in this weekend and clean my house and finish all my curtains for me. So I can move on to the sewing I like to do!