New Blogger Award

WOW! What a nice surprise, I was given this blogger award by Myra over at Simple Inspirations! Thanks Myra! To keep the good vibes going I need to give this award to at least 5 other fellow bloggers and I also need to list 10 things about myself here. Well, here goes...
I would like to pass this award along to the following sewing sisters:

Alethia @ Kassmin's Creations
Carolyn @ Diary of a Sewing Fanatic
Ann @ Ann's Fashion Studio
Sheila @ Sheilaz-CTK
Lynda @ Haute Chocolate For My Sewl

There are so many sewists whose blog I enjoy following but these are just a few.
Now for 10 things about myself.
1. I was the only girl in a family of 5 boys.
2. I have one son.
3. I was born and raised in Youngstown, OH.
4. I went to college in Columbus, OH (Ohio State Univ, never went back to Youngstown to live.)
5. My dad was a Pastor. (So I had to be good & with all those brothers too....hmmmmm)
6. I became interested in sewing from my grandmother.
7. Cruises are my favorite kind of vacation but I love to travel.
8. I play piano (sometimes, not much lately)
9. Hmmmmm...still thinking (will update)
10. Yep, still thinking

Happy Sewing!

One Lovely Blog Award...

Thanks to Ann @ Sew-Ann's Stitchin for passing on the "One Lovely Blog Award"

It's always a nice surprise to receive such an award from my sister bloggers. This time I would like to pass this "One Lovely Blog Award" on to any of the talented sewers out there that stop by my blog and take the time to share their sewing adventures with everyone through blogging. It's hard sometimes because I don't want to leave out anyone and each of you are talented in your own rite and have "One Lovely Blog". So, feel free to accept this award and display it on your own blog and share with others! ENJOY!

Blogger Buddy Award...

WOW, another award, thank you Christy @ Designing Creations and Rachelle @ Knitmachinequeen. I enjoy both of your blogs and I thank you for including me as your blogger buddy! I'd like to pass it on to the following blogger:
Debbie @ Stitches & Seams
Joan @ Wannasew
Sherril @ Sherril's Sewing Saga
Linda @ Danvillegirl Sewing Diary
Tanya @ Sew Sassy
Aminat @ SewFit
Gold @ Live & Learn
Andrea @ Knit-Knac
These are just a few of the many wonderful blogger's out there. Enjoy and spread the Love!

Attitude of Gratitude Award...

The Rules of Accepting and Sharing this Award

1.Put the logo on your blog or post

2. Nominate a few blogger's that show an attitude of gratitude

3. Link to your nominees within your post

4.Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received this award

5.Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for the award.

Tell us how you've come to have an attitude of gratitude

Thanks to McVal at http://sewnotmyday.blogspot.com/

I have so many things to be grateful for it's hard to know where to start.

I'm grateful to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ & He accepts me just as I am.

I'm grateful for my life & all that I've learned along the way.

I'm grateful for family and friends who are there in good times & bad.

I'm grateful to have enough for myself and plenty to share.

I grateful to have a safe place to lay my head at night.

I'm grateful for my job and pray that anyone who wants to work can find work.

I'm grateful for all the gifted crafters I've met online from blogging.

This list could go on and on so I'll stop here for now...

I would like to share this award with:

Knitmachinequeen @ Smoking Needles

Susan @ Knitter's Delight

Elaray @ Another Creations

Cennetta @ The Mahogany Stylist

Christy @ Designing Creations

Faye @ Faye's Sewing Adventures

There are so many more I could mention, I'm grateful for every sewist and other crafters I've met that have inspired me in so many ways.

Happy Sewing!

You've Made My Day!

I was nominated for the Kreativ Blogger Award, what a surprise and honor it is!THANKS SO MUCH to Aminat @ SewFit and Joan @ Wannasew and Christy @Designing Creations, I hardly feel deserving I have a ways to go to get back to speed with my sewing but it's awesome getting all the inspiration I need and I'm getting there slowly but surely. I love the sewing community that I've met over the past few months since I've been blogging and the ladies I've meet through the Meet-up sewing group. Not only have I met extremely talented and creative crafters but also gracious, generous and willing to share what they can to help others. It's so fun to read about and share in common with others something you love so much.

I would like to nominate the following who have been an inspiration and fun to check in on often and have great style & talent.

Jackie @ Jackie's Sewing,
Susan @ Knitters' Delight,
Elaray @ Another Creation,
Alethia @ Kassmin's Creations,
Allison @ AllisonC Sewing Gallery
Opal @ Opal's Passions
Shay @ Sewing Shay's Place
Keep up the great work!

1. Copy the award to your site.

2. Link to the person from whom you received the award.

3. Nominate 7 other bloggers.

4. Link to those on your blog.

5. Leave a message on the blogs you nominated.

Can't help but mention the following extremely talented ladies who were among the first blogs I found and they always brighten my day...

Adrienne @ Real Life: Live and Unscripted, it's always so much fun reading Adrienne's blog she has endless talent and creativity. Keep up the great work!

Carolyn @ Diary of a Sewing Fanatic, though Carolyn has been nominated I can't resist another nomination. Carolyn's blog inspires, is brilliantly thought provoking and you learn a lot. I can never get enough.

Erica @ Erica B's DIY Style, I love Erica's style, creativity, up to the minute style updates, exquisite workmanship. I know that Erica has already been nominated but I just couldn't resist. Always a bright spot in my day. Always willing to answer questions and help in any way. Thanks Erica!
Cennetta @ The Mahogany Stylist, though Cennetta has already been nominated I enjoy her blog, she uses awesome workmanship, beautiful style, helpful tutorials. Always much to learn and enjoy on Cennetta's blog. Thanks for all you share!

Sheila @ Sheilaz CTK, beautiful workmanship, wonderful style and a constant variety of fiber inspirations. I always look forward to checking out Sheila's knitting & crocheting as well as the sewing. Sooo inspiring!

Lisa @ Sew On and Sew On, what an inspiration Lisa has been and I love how she spreads the joy of sew by teaching it. I love the workmanship & detail and awesome style that Lisa shares.

Thank you all for what you share, the time and effort you put in to help all of us and just for being wonderful, beautiful women!