KallieJosCottonPatch's Blog

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#afpounce


I really love being with this artfire team, they are so very helpful and really nice. Just wanted to let you know your the best. thanks kallie... » Read More

Crochet Granny square


I have been teaching me to crochet for a year now, I have been watching you tube videos, lol thank goodness they have pause buttons.I learned the granny square yesterday, I was so happy. The granny square turned out good. Will be doing more of them to day till I get the hang of it and I wont have to keep watching you tube videos on how to start the square.wish me luck kallie... » Read More

Countdown to Christmas


http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog_post/ShadowDogDesigns/10210/countdown_to_christmas_-_week_6... » Read More

Fire Fighter's Blanket and his Patches


I made this as a custom order, she wanted the firemen print on one side and fleece on the other and have her husbands patches sewn on the blanket. she love it...... » Read More

Eco Friendly Dish Covers


I made me some eco friendly dish covers with the pul fabric and a really pretty sunflower print on the out side.The really come in handy on those bowls with no lids, I use them instead of foil or plastic to cover the dish.... » Read More

Sunday Blog Day #1


Sunday blog day will be about sharing what I will be doing that week to my artfire shop. I will be sharing Idea's and helpful hints when I have come across them.This week I will be adding Five brand new items and will list them as I get them done.I have been crocheting a baby blanket to match the baby hat that is in the color of crayons. It is turning out really pretty. Have a great week see ya next sunday... » Read More

Mother and daughter day out


My daughter picked me up at 11 am we went to get my hair permed and cut,  it turned out really pretty. I just got a whole lot wet, so afterwards we had to go buy me another shirt before we could go to lunch.After lunch we went to the fabric store was at the checkouts when the manager was checking us out, she said making this for etsy I said for artfire.... whats that so I told her she said ok, said she will look into that.Off to hobby lobby got some cute fabric for 40% off. To make a baby diaper bag with OU.Then to sonic for a cold drink, then off to get our nails done. and low and behold we went back to hobby lobby for more cute things.I finally... » Read More

Learning is a process


Learning is a process that never stops, there is always something new that you want to learn or something you know, that you want to be better at.... » Read More

Learning to Sew


I remember learning to sew as a adult, I cut out a baby boys shirt and a pair of shorts, now that was a site to see.I still have that outfit today to remind me of where I first started, 30 years ago.Lets see if you get the picture I forgot to cut out facings and sleeves for the shirt, so I scalloped the edges to finish the seams and after too many seam rips I got the shoulders too short and had to add more material of a different kind since I didn't have anymore. Well its together anyways.Now for the shorts I sewed the legs for the crotch and man did that look funny, after many seam rips, which I got real good at I got that outfit done.I kept that... » Read More

Knitted Scarves


I am making knitted scarves and hats out of beautiful yarn, for the Christmas season, I know its early, knitting takes time.... » Read More

New Banner and Avatar


I love my new banner and avatar. It fits my stuff that I make.It was wonderful to work with MarilynsCreativeOutlet thank you... » Read More

My Next Plan


We all come to the end and decide what to do next. I have some things I want to make better for the customer. Dreams I want to reach this year, making better pictures and writing new titles.I have set  goals to reach each week for a better shop. I am still on track Yea! and pressing forward.... » Read More

Tuesday Blog Cafe Recipes


I have been putting recipes on http://kalliejoscottonpatch.blogspot.com of recipes I use.I put a new one there every week, I will also be putting one on there soon about fish on Fridays coming soonLet me know what you think. thanks kallie... » Read More

After Christmas Blues


After all the rush, shopping, cooking and being with family and friends, I seem to get the blues after Christmas.I figure its because of the cold  wet  rainy days and nothing to keep you going in a hurry, this year is better, I have plans of working my business different, getting ahead of the seasons and making things up for a craft show in my home town.I am also learning a new craft which has kept me busy.... » Read More

New Alphabet Fonts


I love getting new alphabet fonts, its like being in a large candy store, mixing, matching  and hunting for the just right items.So off to play with the new embroidery designs, to make some more embroidery baby burp cloths and embroidery baby blankets.Let my passion create new things for special occasions and baby showers.... » Read More

Embroidery Burp Cloths


Custom made baby shower gifts, I just completed for a wonderful person, she was a pleasure to work with.... » Read More
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