humboldt cherry

Fresh off the Machine

2012-01-08T19:59:00.000-08:00

I will be using this embroidery design in a quilt featuring Our Lady of Guadalupe as the main theme. It took over 1 1/2 hours to stitch.

Test

2012-01-07T18:25:00.000-08:00

Going on Hiatus

2011-03-30T08:21:00.000-07:00

I am going on a hiatus. Be back soon.

Quilting Retreat This Weekend

2011-03-18T12:27:00.000-07:00

This fabric came in the mail yesterday. Just in time for my retreat.

Robert Kaufman's Enchanted Desert

It's going to look great with this!

Robert Kaufman's Enchanted Desert Panels

Robert Kaufman's Inner Faith

Crafty Chica Winners

2011-03-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

The winners are

Nancy & Nadia!

I will be e-mailing you both

Congratulations!

WonderWoman's Greatest Superpower ~ Free Teleclass

2011-03-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

Discover Wonder Woman's Greatest Superpower:
Lasso Love to FINALLY Get Things Done!

FREE Teleclass by Artella Founder Marney Makridakis

Wednesday, March 23, 9:00pm Eastern

A message from Artella Founder Marney Makridakis:

Join me and some very special guests for "Discover Wonder Woman's Greatest Superpower: Lasso Love to FINALLY Get Things Done!” , a playful and practical free teleworkshop in which you'll learn how to use art, creativity, and LOVE as powerful new tools to GET more things done!

This fun workshop is based on ARTbundance™ philosophy, which is all about tapping into the universal wellspring of creative wisdom to make powerful changes in our lives as we capture the power of creativity and actually use it as a life-transforming tool with real, practical results.

In the free "Discover Wonder Woman's Greatest Superpower" event, I'll be joined by some of Artella's ARTbundance™ Certification Training Alumni, as well as my ultra-special guest, Kathy Cano-Murillo aka "The Crafty Chica"! Kathy is a savvy Web entrepreneur, the author of 7 craft how-to books and 2 new novels (including Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing, just released this month!), the designer of her own art supply product line, and so much more…she's truly one of my very FAVORITE Wonder Women, ever!

It will be one great big party as we all share practical tools to easily and joyfully connect to the power of love and use it to discover NEW ways to organically manage your time, fuel your energy, and get things done!

Discover Wonder Woman's Greatest Superpower: Lasso Love to FINALLY Get Things Done! is a free teleclass to be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 9:00pm Eastern Time (8:00 Central, 7:00 Mountain, 6:00 Pacific), taking place via telephone conference line.

Sign up for this free class and you will...

Enjoy fun exercises to identify your personal core motivating ARTbundance™ Principles and the most powerful (and perhaps most surprising) "loves" of your life.

Engage in an innovative, hands-on art project that actually focuses these elements to help you portraitize rather than prioritize! Through theportraitizing process, you'll learn new skills to uniquely design each day as your own work of art, creating both the structure AND the support to finally get things done!

Hear candid personal stories from Marney, Kathy, and ARTbundance™ Graduates, with our best Wonder Woman Tips for amazing ways to manage your time and fuel your energy using the power of LOVE!

Receive a dynamic follow-up workbook including inspiring and effective ARTsignments™ that harness the ARTbundance™ Principles to uncover even more new sources and opportunities for using LOVE to get things done!

For those also interested in hearing more about the Spring 2011 ARTbundance™ Certification Training Program, you are invited to stay for a fun gathering after the call, where you'll hear directly from actual ACT graduates, and get full details about applying for the 2011 ARTbundance™ Certification Training program.

And by the way, Wonder Men are welcome, too! :-)

"Discover Wonder Woman's Greatest Superpower" is happening on Wednesday, March 23, at 9:00pm Eastern! If you are not able to attend the class live, you can receive a recording of the class to enjoy at your convenience.

Simply fill in the form below to sign up live OR to receive a recording. If you DO plan to attend live, please follow the additional instructions to reserve your spot(check your email for the instructions!)

Sign Up for
"Discover Wonder Woman's Greatest Superpower"
on March 23!
Name:
Email:
How did you hear about this class?
Directly from Marney, or in an Artella newsletter or mailing
I heard it about from another source
If you heard about this recording from someone OTHER than Marney/Artella, please enter the *specific* name of the person, Web site, newsletter or blog:
What are you hoping to learn in this class?

Questions? Contact us here!

Monday's Music Moves Me #29

2011-03-13T22:25:00.000-07:00

Kermit rocks!

Crafty Chica Giveaway

2011-03-11T08:32:00.000-08:00

With a life motto of “Crafts! Drama! Glitter!” Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo is a creative force of nature. A former syndicated columnist for The Arizona Republic, she is the founder of the award-winning Web site, CraftyChica.com and the author of seven nonfiction craft books and a Web series on LifetimeTV.com. Kathy has a Crafty Chica line of art supplies that are sold nationwide. She also has been featured in numerous media outlets such as The New York Times Magazine, NPR’s Weekend Edition, USA Today, Bust, and Latina magazine. She has shared her crafty ideas on local television, as well as on Sí TV, HGTV, and DIY network. She has been writing stories longer than she has been crafting. Inspired by Judy Blume and Erma Bombeck, she caught the literary bug in grade school, where she used to draw a picture and then write a colorful story to go with it. It’s a creativity exercise she still practices to this day! Kathy lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, two kids, and five Chihuahuas. This is her second novel.

Kathy has a knack for writing stories. Her first novel ( Waking Up in the Land of Glitter ) was a great read. Now she has penned her second novel, Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing. I just have to say , I LOVED it!

Take a look at her book trailer on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/craftychica

Yes, Kathy has her own channel!!

I have been a fan of Crafty Chica for many years. Her Latina style is exciting and fresh

Creativity is her middle name and Craftiness is her game.

Take a look at her blog

http://craftychica.com/

What did I tell you? She is awesome!

And now Kathy has generously offered two of my readers a copy of her latest novel.

But that's not all.

Whatever do you mean Charity?

What more could the

Crafty Chica offer?

I will tell you. Are you sitting down?

Kathy is giving two of my readers a copy of her first novel also

"Waking Up In The Land Of Glitter"

Catch your breath dear readers.

I will wait....

As this is the most awesome of all giveaways.

A copy of both novels.

What a treat!

But how Charity? I must know.

What must I do to win?

Well dear reader, it is quite simple.

Be a follower of my blog. ( 1 entry )

Become a follower of Crafty Chica's Blog. ( 1 entry )

http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/

That is it.

Leave your e-mail address so I may contact you if you win.

I am so excited to share my favorite Crafty Latina with you

Kathy Cano Murillo

The Crafty Chica

Winner will be announced Friday

March 18th

Photo's From Mexico

2011-03-10T13:01:00.000-08:00

Monday Music Moves Me #26

2011-03-06T22:08:00.000-08:00

~Joan Jett ~

Enough Said!

The French Needle

2011-03-05T21:54:00.000-08:00

Click here

French Needlework Shop!

Monday Music Moves Me #25

2011-02-27T21:00:00.000-08:00

New Quilting Class

2011-02-24T17:15:00.000-08:00

The Moonstone Quilters Guild is hosting a new Quilt Retreat. All proceeds will be going to "Relay for Life". Mosaic Magic by Toby Lisko will be the pattern taught during the retreat.

Friday, April 29 6:30 Talk by professional quilt judge, Donna Goodland
   Hors d'oeuvre and Dessert
   Mini-Quilt Show

Saturday, April 30 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
   Quilt Retreat
   ( Including fantastic breakfast and lunch )
   Pattern : Mosaic Magic

Friday Night Only: $20
Saturday Only: $50
Both: $65

Monday's Music Moves Me #26

2011-02-20T22:09:00.000-08:00

Roller Derby Pattern is Back

2011-02-17T12:48:00.000-08:00

For those of you waiting for the new and improved version of Roller Derby heat transfer embroidery pattern it's here. Get it before they're gone.

Roller Derby

The Ironside Gallery

2011-02-16T21:51:00.000-08:00

Last Friday the Humboldt Arts Project celebrated it's first anniversary.

They had an art exhibit in the gallery.

Fire Dancers

It was an awesome show!

The next gallery exhibit will be in May 2011

Monday's Music Moves Me #25

2011-02-13T23:30:00.000-08:00

This is in my top three picks for best movie ever.

~Go Phantom~

The New Etsy

2011-02-10T09:18:00.000-08:00

Here is a link to Try Handmade's article about the new Etsy. It is a MUST read.

Wordless Wednesday ~ Red Roses

2011-02-08T23:58:00.000-08:00

Monday Music Moves Me #24

2011-02-06T21:26:00.000-08:00

Want to learn how to embroider?

2011-02-06T11:04:00.000-08:00

Want to learn how to do hand embroidery? Click here to find out.

2011 American Quilter's Society Calendar

2011-02-05T18:36:00.000-08:00

The cover of this calendar is a quilt made by a woman in REQG ( Redwood Empire Quilter's Guild ) This quilt was a prize winner at the prestigious American Quilter's Society Quilt Show and Contest in Paducah Kentucky. Being a member of REQG I have the privilege of seeing the this artists work in person.

If you are a quilter, a want-to-be quilter or just curious about what is going on in the quilting world; check out your local Quilting Guild. You don't have to quilt to be a member.

My Two New Grandsons

2011-02-04T20:42:00.000-08:00

On the left is Jaden James born on December 10th. On the right is Jovanni Javier born on November 13th. My family is so blessed!

June Bug Collection By Alexander Henry

2011-02-04T20:25:00.000-08:00

Another great design!

Alexander Henry Fabric

2011-01-04T21:01:00.000-08:00

Monday Music Moves Me

2011-01-02T22:36:00.000-08:00

Will be back after the new year

2010-12-22T20:36:00.000-08:00

I have been gone for the past month and will not be back until after the new year. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2011!

New Moda Fabrics

2010-11-23T20:04:00.000-08:00

I love yummy fabric!

Monday's Music Moves Me

2010-11-21T20:24:00.000-08:00

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree

2010-11-21T13:29:00.000-08:00

http://humboldtartsproject.com/

Photo Gallery

The night was spectacular! The party was insane!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

2010-11-20T20:12:00.000-08:00

If you are a Harry Potter Fan I highly recommend this movie.

A New Quilt

2010-11-18T19:16:00.000-08:00

My quilting gal-pals ( and one guy ) have decided to try a new quilt pattern. Aren't they fabulous!

I've been busy!

2010-11-16T15:26:00.000-08:00

I have been busy this past week! Meet Jovanni Javier Guerrero; my new Grandson!

8lbs 2oz 21.5 in

Come See Me Tonight

2010-11-12T16:10:00.000-08:00

I will be at the Ironside Gallery tonight. They are showing my work during Arts!Arcata! I will be there from 6-9 tonight.

ilovetocreate Giveaway

2010-11-08T08:23:00.000-08:00

Enter Here

Thanksgiving Giveaway

2010-11-04T12:17:00.000-07:00

Enter Here

ilovetocreate giveaway

2010-11-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

Enter Here

Dia De Los Muertos Giveaway

2010-11-01T11:14:00.000-07:00

Enter Here

Happy Dia De Los Muertos!!

2010-11-01T09:36:00.000-07:00

Monday Music Moves Me

2010-10-31T22:17:00.000-07:00

Today is the beginning of Dia De Los Muertos! Jerry Garcia was always true to his roots. I find this video is fitting for the holiday! VIVA LA VIDA!!!

Silk Scarves Giveaway

2010-10-31T14:45:00.000-07:00

At ilovetocreate.com

enter here

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T10:04:00.000-07:00

I hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween!

ilovetocreate giveaway

2010-10-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

enter here

Art Exhibit November 12th

2010-10-26T15:14:00.000-07:00

Come see my work on display at the Humboldt Arts Project. Two pieces will be for sale which will help benefit Arts!Arcata. Art ~Wine ~ Music

Monday Music Moves Me

2010-10-25T10:32:00.000-07:00

Princess Madelyn

2010-10-24T20:47:00.000-07:00

She looks so pretty! I'm a proud GiGi (Grandmother)!!

Done With Dawdlin' Week 7

2010-10-23T17:28:00.000-07:00

Two Baby Showers this week. It put a big dent in my baby gifts. ( that's a good thing) My stash has been cleaned up as best as it can be. It needs more work ,but for the time being it is fine.

This week I want to work on UFO's. Five seems to be a good number for me. Let's see how far I can get.

I'm still waiting to hear from the art gallery about my submissions. I'm so excited!

Link Ups

2010-10-22T22:15:00.001-07:00

Graco Stroller Recall

2010-10-20T10:31:00.000-07:00

What is this announcement?
As parents ourselves, safety is always our top priority at Graco. In January 2008 a voluntary, US-specific standard was issued increasing the height of the opening between the stroller’s tray and the seat bottom. This standard was issued in response to a finding that, when left unharnessed in the stroller, infants can slide down and become entrapped between the stroller seat and tray.
Graco is issuing a voluntary recall for older models of Graco Quattro Tour™ and MetroLite™ strollers and travel systems that were manufactured prior to the introduction of this tray height standard.

If you think you might have one of these strollers:

Check to see if you have an affected stroller and order a repair kit by using this online form or calling Graco toll free at (877) 828-4046 (available 24 hrs, 7 days a week)
Stop using your stroller until your repair kit has arrived; however, it is safe to continue to use these strollers as a travel system (with an infant car seat attached).

For your child’s safety, when using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to ALWAYS secure children by using the safety harness and never leaving them unattended. Check your stroller’s instruction manual for more information on how to ensure safe stroller use.

Which strollers are involved in this announcement?This recall affects the Quattro Tour™ strollers and travel systems manufactured prior to November 2006, and MetroLite™ strollers and travel systems manufactured prior to July 2007. No other Graco strollers are affected by this notice. You can check to see if your model is affected here.

What do I need to do if I think I have one of these products?
Although this is deemed a recall in the U.S., there is no need to return your product. Instead, repair kits will be made available, free of charge, for consumers with affected stroller models globally upon request.

To order a repair kit in the U.S., click here or call Graco toll-free at (877) 828-4046 anytime. If you live outside of the U.S., please visit our international contact page to find local contact information.

Are products sold outside of the United States affected by this action? We are offering repair kits to all consumers with affected strollers worldwide; however, there have been no reported incidences of injuries from these strollers outside of the U.S. For international contact information and to order a repair kit if you think your stroller might be affected, click here.
This stroller has been sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe and Asia.

What is the safety concern?Entrapment and strangulation can occur, especially to infants under 12 months of age, when a child is not harnessed. An infant can pass through the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom, but his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray.

What model numbers are included in this announcement?Models included in the recall are:

Quattro Stroller $100-$190 Distributed Between Nov 2002-Dec 2007	Quattro Stroller Travel System $200-$250 Distributed Between Oct 2002- Oct 2007	MetroLite Stroller $90-$190 Distributed Between Nov 2000-Dec 2007	MetroLite Travel System $190-$250 Distributed Between Dec 2000 – June 2005
35735 35759 7111ASB 7111BKW 7111CLN 7111CUN 7111DIA 7111HEA 7111HIG 7111LAG 7111KSH 7112CNP 7112MTR 7113CJR 7113CMR 7113COT 7119GGG 7119WSR 7121MAY 7125QST 7126RNS 7127LEG 7132RXY 7134SMB 7138RNS	35760 7411ATR 7411BGN 7411BGN2 7411BLB 7411KBK 7411KBK2 7411LV 7411MCH 7411MCH2 7411MLY 7411MLY2 7419LIM 7419LIM2 7419OWD2 7B00BDA 7B00DRB 7B00KAS 7B01MNS 7B03CST2 7B03LTC2 7B03TFE2	1104 1240 6110DW 6110F3 6110S7 6110TS7 6111FKB 6111VIN 6113SCR 6114HAV 6114JAM 6114LAG 6114NGS 6116NRF 6120SHL 6121CJG 6121CNP 6121GGG 6121MTR 6123EME 6124LRD 6125SMB 6J01DAI 6J01HRL 6J03RIT 6J04JEN 6J05MIN	1070 7000KSB 7308DEL 7308DEL2 7308DEL4 7308TYR 7308TYR2 7406PLT 7408MRT 7409GRG 7410CON 7413CML 7413MRN C7413CML

NOTE: Quattro and MetroLite strollers ending with the number 3 are NOT affected by this recall.

Do I need to return my stroller to the store or to Graco?
No, you do not need to return your stroller. You can request the repair kit by filling out an online form here. The repair kit can be easily affixed, and instructions and a video demonstration are coming soon and will be posted here.

What will I receive when I order the repair kit?You will receive a fabric restraint that closes the gap between the stroller tray and stroller seat.

Is it safe to use my stroller while I wait for the repair kit to arrive?
Until your repair kit arrives and you have fitted it to your stroller, Graco recommends that you stop using your stroller. Your repair kit should arrive in about 7 – 10 business days. Your stroller is still safe to use as a travel system with a car seat. When using a stroller, we always recommend securing a child in a safety harness and never leaving them unattended. The repair kit is not a replacement to using a stroller’s safety harness.

Will there be different color repair kit is available?
The repair kit will be offered in tan for Quattro Tour Strollers, and grey for MetroLite strollers in the U.S.

Does this repair kit fit other similar strollers?
This repair kit is designed only to fit these specific designs of Graco strollers. They are not available to owners of other strollers or for other Graco stroller models.

What information do I need when I order my repair kit?Please be prepared with your model number and manufacture date, which can be found on a sticker located on the lower, inside portion of the rear frame, above the rear wheels or underneath the stroller.

Where were the affected models sold?
The strollers were sold at AAFES, Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Fred Meyer, Kmart, Meijers, Navy Exchange, Sears, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide between November 2000 and December 2007 for between $90 and $190 for the strollers, and between $190 and $250 for travel systems.

When were the affected models sold?
The affected models were distributed between November 2000 and December 2007.

Does this announcement affect products that are currently in stores?No, only Quattro Tour™ strollers and travel systems manufactured prior to November 2006, and MetroLite™ strollers and travel systems manufactured prior to July 2007 are affected. Some models may still be available at second-hand stores.

I have more than one Graco stroller. Can I order more than one repair kit?Yes, you will be able to order up to three repair kits per order.

How do I check the status of my shipment?To enable online order tracking, be sure to sign in to your gracobaby.com account or create an account before placing your order. You can also check order status by calling our consumer service line at 800-345-4109. Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery.

Where can I find instructions on how to apply the repair kit?A video demonstration will be coming soon and posted here. See below for links to download step-by-step instructions:
MetroLite™ Retrofit Instructions
MetroLite™ Retrofit Instructions in Spanish
Quattro Tour™ Retrofit Instructions
Quattro Tour™ Retrofit Instructions in Spanish

Have additional questions? Feel free to contact us in any of the following ways:

U.S. recall hotline: (877) 828-4046 (available 24 hrs, 7 days a week)
U.S. consumer service line: 1-800-345-4109 (M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Canada consumer service line: 1-800-667-8184
International contact information
Graco Website
Graco “Contact Us” Page
Graco Blog
Twitter
Facebook
Video Instructions on YouTube coming soon

Done With Dawdlin' Week 6

2010-10-18T08:49:00.000-07:00

So my big stash clean up didn't go so well. I made a dent in it and got rid of somethings ( baby shower gifts ) but it is still spilling out onto the floor. Living in cramped quarters does not give me very many options, so I have to make do.

Next weeks challenge:

Make a bigger dent in the stash department
Get personalized bibs embroidered for another baby shower

It's my birthday !

2010-10-15T10:41:00.000-07:00

So, I should be excited , right ?!?! For some reason it just feels weird. I am now 35 for the eleventh time.

Turning 35 has somehow lost it's appeal. In all reality ( which I try to avoid ) I am now officially 45 years old.

It's not the number that bothers me. It's just that it got here so fast.

Time really does fly when your having fun!

Our Lady of Guadalupe

2010-10-13T17:55:00.000-07:00

Daughter #2 - "Mom, why is she standing on a banana"?

My friend ( 65 yr old woman ) "And why is there a Jewish boy holding up the banana?"

Done With Dawdlin' Week 5

2010-10-11T10:29:00.000-07:00

Last weeks challenge was to find a craft fair for this holiday season. I've been looking but most sign-ups are over. There is one I found being hosted at an Indian Casino. I have to think about it.

My five UFO's - I made six reusable bags. It's not much but at least it is something.

Next weeks challenge: Clean up my stash area (eeek)

Monday's Music Moves Me

2010-10-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

Humboldt Arts Project

2010-10-08T15:55:00.000-07:00

I just submitted three projects to a local art gallery for an art exhibit in November. Wish me luck!

Monday's Music Moves Me

2010-10-03T22:42:00.000-07:00

Done With Dawdlin' Week 4

2010-10-03T19:18:00.000-07:00

This week I finished:

3 Dia De Los Muertos Shrines
1 Frida Kahlo Frame
1 Decorated Mirror
3 Photo Frames

I did not find my camera. Bummer

Next weeks goal:

Sign-up for a Holiday Craft Fair
Finish 5 UFO's

Autumn is beautiful

2010-10-01T20:50:00.000-07:00

Tea Parties and Quilting Classes

2010-09-29T22:58:00.000-07:00

Every other Wednesday I get together with a group of women for tea. It is an exclusive - by invitation only - kind of party. It's amazing that this diverse group of women have so much in common. No one puts on airs. The PHD holder is just as important as the woman who works for Head Start. We come together and share our lives, our families,our failures and our victories. But most of all; We laugh. Not polite little giggles behind our cloth napkins. I am talking about a full blown belly laugh. The kind where it's just a matter of time before the tears show up. Laughter is music to the soul. It is healing to the body and freeing to the mind. It releases all the toxic negative emotions we hold inside and replaces them with positive healthy emotions. When is the last time you laughed?

Tonight a few of the ladies got together and began the process of creating Pineapple Quilts. We are following a design from this book. Since we are not experts ( yet we are committee chairs for our local Quilting Guild ) it should be interesting. I will keep you up to date on our progress.

MONDAY'S MUSIC MOVES ME!

2010-09-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

Done With Dawdlin' Week 3

2010-09-26T14:39:00.000-07:00

My goal for the week was to finish five UFO's. This is what got done:

1. 30 burpies
2. 10 baby blankets
3. 1 hand embroidered pillow front

My goal for next week:

1. Find my missing camera :)
2. Finish Five UFO's

Happy Hippie Petticoat and Apron Skirt

2010-09-19T19:37:00.000-07:00

Muslin Petticoat with appliqued butterflies.

Each butterfly was hand drawn and layered onto the petticoat. A satin stitch was applied to each individual piece.

This is the patchwork apron that is then worn over the petticoat. It is tied with a bow that loops around to the front of the apron.

A view of the front.

A view of the back.

This petticoat and apron skirt sold for $150.00 to a head shop in Mendocino County California. I can't imagine what their mark up was. I hope whoever bought it loves it and wore it to the festivals this summer.

Peace Love & Granola ~

Done With Dawdlin' Link Up - Week 2

2010-09-18T18:10:00.000-07:00

I have so many UFO's ( un-finished-objects ) floating around my house. I estimate between 20 to 30 projects have been put aside for whatever reason. I need to get busy. I have two baby showers, the community quilt project, a new bag design proto-type that needs to be put to paper, a new quilting class starting Wednesday, pictures to take, inventory to add to shop.....The list goes on and on.

This week I want to take five things from my pile and finish them. Even if it is as mundane as hammering on snaps or adding a ruffle. That is my goal and I have seven days to do it.

Check back next week and see how I did.

Done With Dawdlin Link Up

Saturday Blog Hops

2010-09-17T21:04:00.000-07:00

Done With Dawdlin' - Link Up!

2010-09-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

Brandi over at The Well Blessed Woman Blog has started an Anti-Procrastination link-up. What is an Anti-Procrastination link-up you ask? I will let Brandi explain click here.

For my first task, I want to learn how to link to other places on my blog. I know some of you may be rolling your eyes with a side of tsk-tsk, but I'm serious. I need help! Brandi, being the wonderful, bright, intelligent woman that she is, sent me a tutorial on how to do this. I wanted to join the link-up but had no clue how to follow the rules when it came to the links. She took me by the hand and taught me how to link. Yay for me!

I will know if I succeeded when I post this and link it to The Well Blessed Woman Blog.

Post Edit : It took me two times to get it right!

The Mexican Fisherman

2010-09-06T17:57:00.000-07:00

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village and an American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them.

"Not very long," said the fisherman.

"But then why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American.

The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.

The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"

"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go to the village to see my friends, have a few drinks, play guitar and sing songs... I have a full life."

The American interrupted "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat. With the extra money the bigger boat will bring, you can buy more boats until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling fish to the middle man, you can go directly to the processing plant and maybe even own your own plant. Then, you can leave this little village and direct your enterprise from Mexico City or even New York City!

"How long would that take?" asked the Mexican.

"Twenty, maybe 25 years." replied the American.

"And after that?"

"Afterwards? Then it gets really interesting." answered the American, laughing. "When your business gets really big you can start selling stocks and make millions!"

"Millions? Really? And after that?"

"After that, you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta, and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends!"

Northern California ... The only thing missing is Bigfoot

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I live in a place that is magical. A place where the Pacific Ocean and the Redwoods meet. Where nature is abundant, dirt roads still exist and it's not uncommon to see your neighbor riding a horse to check their mail.

Trees that touch the clouds. Hidden from the rest of the world. Unspoiled by man.

I live in paradise. The Emerald Triangle. The Lost Coast. Where do you live?

Corduroy Pants w/ Applique

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The Inner Mean Girl Cleanse Starts Tomorrow....Here's my e-mail

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Dear Fabulous Charity,
It's almost here...we're so excited we can hardly stand it!
The Inner Mean Girl (IMG) 40-Day Cleanse officially launches tomorrow, August 25th, with our LIVE launch call with the fabulous, transformation queen, SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy), at 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST / 5-6pm GMT.
If you can make the live call and haven't yet done so, please click the link below to register and receive your special call in number and UNIQUE pin:

Click here to grab your call in number and unique pin for the live launch call with SARK.
Can't make the live call with SARK? No worries! We'll be sending all IMG Cleanse participants the recording.

We're throwing a Twitter Party and you're invited!

Join us for our first ever Inner Mean Girl (IMG) Party on Twitter during our launch call with SARK tomorrow. We can't think of a more engaging way for IMG participants to connect as they start to reclaim their power back from their Inner Mean Girls than having a live call and throwing a virtual party...oh and we're giving away nearly $1000 in prizes!

To RSVP and get more information go to RSVP NOW for the Inner Mean Girl Twitter Party!.

And if you have no idea what the heck we're talking about with all this twitter stuff...that's ok too! :)

Just simply call into the live call and be on the lookout for our first email tomorrow with links to our video on gossip and to the call recording.

See you tomorrow!
WITH HEART,
Christine and Amy
Christine Arlyo and Amy Ahlers

your guides through the inner mean girl cleanse
P.S. The Inner Mean Girl Revolution is growing leaps and bounds thanks to women like YOU. We have over 4200 women from around the world signed up for this 40-day cleanse. We'd love it if you can spread the word by sending the women in your life to join us at www.MeanGirlCleanse.com. We just added a fun video where our IMG literally falls over. How's that for symbolism?!

Inner Mean Girl Reform School

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I just signed up for this super fun and super powerful adventure called the 40-Day Inner Mean Girl Cleanse, and I’d LOVE for you to join me.

It’s totally free, it starts on August 25th, and within 6 weeks we will have outed 6 of our Inner Mean Girls toxic habits.

Comparison.Judgment. Obligations. And more......

Check it out and get registered now at: www.MeanGirlCleanse.com

Can’t wait to have this experience together!

Eastern Indian Embroidery

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This was designed and hand stitched by Charity McAllister ( me )
It has also been featured on Mr. X-stitch.

It took me approximately six months to finish. It all started with a book from my local library.I was studying Eastern Indian Fiber Art and decided I needed to own one of these handmade masterpieces. Since I am a 'do-it-myself ' kind of gal, I gathered all the supplies I thought I would need and began my journey into the Eastern Indian embroidery
experience.

All the pictures on this piece are hand drawn and open to interpretation.

Monday Hops

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Friday Links

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Do you have a copy yet?

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Do you have a copy Sew Serendipity? Have you seen it in your local library? I bought a copy and received it in the mail on Monday. All I can say is, I want to make one of everything!

The instructions are well written
The projects in the book range from easy to intermediate
Full sized patterns for every project
Worried that it won't fit? Well don't! Kay Whitt takes you step by step showing you how to customize the pattern to fit your body.

You can get a copy of Sew Serendipity at Amazon.com

This is a must have for any girl who loves to sew

Pretty in Pink

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My First Award

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Thank you Tyne!

tynebodennecklaces.blogspot.com

Recycled Threads

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Don't throw out all those old clothes. Recycle them into something new.

Magnificent Mushrooms

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I just finished the "Fungus Among Us" swap at Craftster. This is what my partner received.

My Babylock + Urban Threads

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Do you own an embroidery machine? Well pull it out and dust it off then head over to Urban Threads. They are having a Halloween in July sale that ends this weekend. All Halloween designs are 50% off plus they have a free Spider Web Lace design you can download. No purchase necessary. This is my FAVORITE embroidery site. All of the their embroidery is new and fresh. They even take requests.

I love to sew !

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Fresh off the sewing machine and ready for showing off.

Glee and my 16 year old

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My 16 year old daughter, Nadia, is a Gleek. This is something she would never admit to any of her friends. So for the time being, she is considering herself to be

~ A Closet Gleek ~

It's Thursday

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Single and Handsome

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Meet Frankie. He just graduated from Humboldt State University here in northern California. He is from Africa but has decided to stay in the United States until further notice. He is now accepting appointments for this coming school year. He just loves "Show-n-Tell " and promises to bring his best buddy Spidey the Amazing Arachnid.

Welcome Wednesday

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Chihuahua Love

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Look what my baby girl did today. She is now the proud mama of four baby boys.

Monday's Hop

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I Made It To 100 !

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Sunday's Hop

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Roller Derby Tonight

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Redwood Rollers vs. Sac City's Folsom Prison Bruisers
Humboldt Roller Derby All Stars vs. Sac City's Capitol Punishers

I was given two tickets for tonight's match as payment for making "Purple Heart" patches for the team. Each time a team member is injured ( seriously ) they will receive one of my patches to sew on their jacket. This will be the first live match I've ever been to. I remember seeing matches on channel U when I was young. ( anyone old enough to remember channel U ? ) YIKES! I'm getting old!

It's Friday !!

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Traveling Through Thursday

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Wednesday Blog Hops!

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Tuesday's Hops

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Band-Aid ?

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This morning I had a Mammogram. For those of you who have had this experience, you know what these are used for. For those who don't ( if you are faint of heart , click off this post now. We will wait........... ) For all you brave woman ( maybe some men ) who are still here, I will explain. These are placed DIRECTLY on the nipple. They look like a band-aid. Smell like a band-aid, and feel like a band-aid. The difference is, they have a metal ball on the end so the technicians will know where this particular body part is while reading your x-rays. After the procedure is finished, you return to the changing room. Now, for the dreaded band-aid rip! eekk ! Then, it was over. I wiped a bead of sweat off my upper lip and continued to put my clothes back on. I only lost one layer of skin; which in retrospect, isn't that bad. On the drive home I was longing for the earlier days when you were given authentic pasties with a silver stud on the end. You could wear those home, add a tassel and you were ready for a night out on the town.

Monday's hops

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I just won my first blog contest

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http://boobiesbabiesblog.blogspot.com/

The contest was hosted by Boobies Babies and a Blog. If you are not a follower, head on over and join the fun!

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Want to meet other bloggers? Join us!

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