What happened to the Mac & Cheese?

This is what happens when I set the pan on the stove to set and walk away! My kids love home made Mac and Cheese.

They also think it's funny I have a blog. This picture would have been brighter if it wasn't for the three kids surrounding me. They really get a kick out of me blogging and the pictures I take.

Taste Of Home is the best cook book!

 

I know, your waiting for the Nayarit Pictures and instructions. They are coming, I promise.

 

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Been Sewing! (Pic heavy)

In between costume sewing, I made this cute tank, now here is a story. I made this in just a few hours time, cutting included. BUT, when it came to the neck line I came to a screeching halt. Several attempts without success. In frustration I waded it and thew it in the trash. I mean really, I paid only $2 for the material, a remnant in the 50% off bin. But I really like the material, so soft and flattering to my curvy figure, (not all good curves). So, I fished it out with what scraps I had to make binding. I am dragging my feet piecing together the scrapes for the binding. I will finish it, wish me luck!

Here is the pattern, an oldy but a goody! I have made this pattern before but with long sleeves, very easy to follow and quick to finish. I have two more cut out.

Costumes! In progress. Next entry will be all about costumes!

My daughter's new Nayarit top, this time it will have the bell sleeves.

And what's cooking?

Ancho boiling,

Then to the blender,

And the grinder,

Enchiladas baby! A made traditional and then a batch of shrimp for my hubby. SO GOOD! Worth the work;).

Happy sewing, cooking, working and family to you!

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Looking for some MOJO to GOGO

So, I have the whole day free!!!  I should be in the sewing room but,

I'm a chillin this a mornin.  Haha. 

My family survived the 9+ inches Mother Nature dumped in T-town.  The snow started between 5-6 am.  I got off work at 7:15 am.  Here's a look at my drive home.

 

At this point we only had 2-3 inches on the gound.  When I woke the final count was 9.6 inches I believe.  I have a Chevy Astro Van, no longer made, but I love it.  My second Astro, the last one I bought used and drove for 10 years.  This one is going on 9 years bought brand new and I still love it!  It has all wheel drive and snow is no issue!

 

A note about my younger son. 

 

The boy has big feet.  My size 9 boot compared to his size 15 boots.  Yes, military issue.  He is in the ANG.  Go AirForce!

 

Owner of the Boots.  Looking good kid. 

MOJO to GOGO:  I am going to spend the rest of the day SEWING!!!  When I find my MOJO.  No I shall get sewing in the next hour.  Have lots to do.  First up, I need to ask my FB friends for a little help.  I need measurements for 8-10 year olds.  Just length of back - base of neck to waist and length of waist to floor. 

To get my MOJO started, that darn Jalisco, AGAIN.  I made this one last spring after my daughter washed the first one with a red reboso.  Yes, the original dress went from white to pink but with a tie dye effect.  The new Jalisco, just like the original.

JALISCO, BAILE!

 

I am taking my ipad with me to the sewing room so I can take pictures to post. 

Happy snow day sewing to YOU!

 

What's for dinner?

Veggie lasagna, that's what! I was suppose to layer it, but I didn't have lasagna noodles. So, I used small shells and mixed it all together. Looks good, yum!

I don't remember where I got this recipe but it was on line. Tomorrow I will try shrimp tacos from Pioneer Woman's blog. Sounds good too!

I wish I had more time to cook. . Someday. For now, happy cooking at your house!

 

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Let's Talk Nayarette!

Let's talk Nayarette.

The new style is the orange on the far left, the dance is Sinaloa.  But we use the same skirt with satin blouses for Nayarette.  See the difference, the two to the immediate right look washed out.  The far right, torquoise is my other daughter's skirt.

Here is the whole costume.  The orange pattern really stands out.  The pink is nice, and we have lost the green red outfit in the back.  The black with red top is damaged.  We are looking to change all the costumes to large pattern skirt with satin tops. 

If you can see closely the tops have fitted sleaves.  Our instructor wants the bell type sleeve so that is why I am making new sleeves.  All the costumes except the orange are over 20 years old. 

I just let the hem out on the Orange costume, my daughter grew a bit.  I luckily put in a two inch hem so taking it out to only a .5" hem was easy.  I love this costume.  As I finish costumes I will post pictures. 

 

To anyone wanting help with sewing, contact me via my blog and I will get back with you.  I am always happy to share websites for the best prices in ribbon.  I usually buy my material locally.  I make my own patterns.  I use an old cheerleader pattern for the tops for both Nayarette and Jalisco. 

 

Happy Sewing!!

 

Where ave I been?

Caution: picture heavy. Cooking, cross stitching, sewing , working - but not as much and more time at home . . . Hanging with my kiddies and my hunky hubby!

Chile rellenos

Sopa or Spanish rice. Let me say I make sopa often, it is a staple in our house.

Tamale time!

One finished but not framed

New project started

Said good bye to an old friend,

Hello! To a new friend who needed a forever home after being rescued. He is a sweetie!

A blazer for the baby, who turned 16!

My daughters had an intervention with me and I cut back on the work hours. Less money, but oh so much more joy!

Went to Cirque du Soleil with my family last night. Awesome, go if you get the chance! There were 26 of us and we loved it!

I promise to not go MIA again, yeah right, life as gotten to be so fun! Blessings and joy to you!

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Xmas in July

So Fiesta is over. It was a blast. I promise I will post pictures later.

Now I am shifting gears. After sewing 40 aprons fro Fiesta kitchen helpers, I have . . . One piece slips for dancers to make, costumes for a Renaissance wedding (at the KC Renaissance fair), a blazer for my daughter and Xmas in July!

 

Oops, so now you know, I often enjoy a glass of wine while sewing. A glass of wine will last a couple of hours.

I plan to make padded Christmas ornaments for my sisters and co-workers.

Life is good, wine, sewing, a pictures of my babies

 

 

They can be crafty too, they often make my Birthday and Mother's Day cards.

Stuff to do, blog u later!

 

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