joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Wowzers, what a week it’s been! I am 120% sure we sewed through over 4,900 yards of thread and over 32 yards of quilted batting to put 148 packages in the mail in time for Christmas! It’s been a crazy fun 22 days of Christmas ;] [Can I just take a minute to say how… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. Here at Gussy Sews we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful items that reflect childhood, love, and a joyful spirit; beautiful items that we can share with others. Today is week #33 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade… [Read More]
One of my favorite websites to search for photos is www.weheartit.com. I always find colorful, pretty, exactly-what-I-was-looking-for photos :] yay! Today I searched the site with the word “fun” and look what came up ~ [photo credit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] These all look like FUN to me! And guess what, I’m going to… [Read More]
Most of the time I love to sew in silence. To listen to the hum of my machine as I press the foot pedal below. I love to see the needle bob up and down, to watch it play with the fabric. It’s like it’s own game of jump rope; the thread as the rope… [Read More]
Over the weekend I spent a few hours in the studio sewing, and I’m SEW proud of what I accomplished: 26 stockings and 23 make-up bags/wristlets/zipped pouches (sm. & med.) for a total of 49 products sewn! Yeow! I love when I am able to tackle a pile of work. When I started, Friday night,… [Read More]
It’s an uber chilly morning here — currently -5* outside {thumbs down}. Bauer and I are staying cozy warm inside, though! I’m about to make some hot chocolate and get to work finishing up a final batch of nine Gussy Christmas stockings and tote bags/laptop bags. We need groceries, but since over 2′ of snow… [Read More]
We woke up to a ridiciulous amount of snow, and looky below, because a ridiculous amount fell this afternoon, too. {I LOVE SNOW!} We stepped out for brunch at the neighborhood diner and I had to run in the snow because walking in it made me almost fall over. My boots go up to my… [Read More]
We’re having another cozy morning at the house :] Last night the weatherman predicted about 10″ of snow, and I’d say we got a lot more than that. It’s pretty and everywhere!!!!!!! I’m so thankful our landlord lives next door and he plows for us. He even does a loop in the backyard, never mind… [Read More]
if you’re in the Grand Rapids, MI metro area, you should totally come! I’d love to meet you, hug you, and share a cup of coffee {or cocoa} hope you can make it! yay for Christmas :]
