Spring in a Box

I don't know about you, but I am definitely ready for Spring! This is our second go-around with snow here in Arkansas. An inch or two may not be so unusual, but 8 to 10 inches is NOT normal for here!!

Here are the views I saw outside our door this morning.





I'm a sunny day type of person, and I was just about ready to go for some light therapy!! when this box arrived on my doorstep.



I call it my "Spring in a Box" because it was filled with bolts of the most beautiful Spring fabric, Verna by Kate Spain for Moda. It was just what I needed to lift those winter time blues away.

You can find these fabrics already listed in bundles and individually in my shop. Here, you'll see just a sampling of what I have in the shop. I hope it gets you ready to anticipate the arrival of Spring, also. Enjoy!

I'm Famous!

Well, almost. A fellow Etsy shop owner e-mailed me this evening to let me know that her fabulous wedding is featured on-line with Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine.



And, guess what, my shop (Fabric Bee) is listed in the resources that was used in Sam and Ian's wedding.

You just have to read about Sam and Ian's wedding and all the wonderful details that were put into the preparations before and on the day of the wedding. You can also get to their site by The Bridal Guide Blog by Darcy Miller from Martha Stewart Magazine.

Thank you, Sam, for letting me be just a small part of your BEAUTIFUL day. And, to Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, for a few seconds of "fame". Who would've ever thought it!!

What a year 2009 has been! So much happening in our household.

This was a big year for births.

First, I birthed my new business on Etsy. It has been quite a successful year, and has kept me busier than I thought I'd ever be. I'm so grateful for all my customers and the wonderful people that I have met through my business.

We also had 2 new granddaughter's born this year. Miss P was born to our son and daughter-in-law in July. And Miss MJ was born in October. As both live in 2 different parts of the country, we have traveled quite a bit to spend time with these 2 new little ones and the rest of our grandchildren that now total 6! I ask myself...is it possible for me to be old enough to have 6 grandchildren!! I am glad that I'm young enough to enjoy them though.

Christmas was a special time for us this year, as we had all of our family home with us, for about a week. It just seems that all is well with the world when we are all able to be together. Mr. T's mom also came to spend Christmas with us this year, so she was able to see all of her great-grandchildren.

We actually were able to get this whole group together to have a Christmas family picture after Christmas Eve church services. It's not easy to get little ones to cooperate for a picture, but I think they did really well:)



Ever since our children were little, we always had a birthday cake for Jesus. I used to decorate it more, but this year I was lucky to get candles on it! We always put candles on for each person in our family to remind us that Jesus came to earth for the salvation of each one of us.



There is nothing better than seeing the wonder of Christmas through a child's eyes.



"And the stockings were all hung with great care."



"With hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there."



I definitely think that Santa Claus arrived with packages this year!



But, after everything was opened, there seemed to be more fun playing in the wrapping.



I hope all of you enjoyed your Christmas holiday with loved ones as much as we did.

And, now as the countdown to the New Year begins in our part of the country, I want to wish everyone a healthy, happy and blessed New Year 2010!

xoLynette

Shop News: Meadowsweet Is In!

I just wanted to let everyone know that Sandi Henderson's new fabric line Meadowsweet is in my shop.

Sandi has produced this collection in 2 beautiful colorways...peach and pear. Both of these colorways play off of each other and can be mixed and matched beautifully. She is going to be coming out with another colorway?? in a few months that will also go with this collection.

I will be setting up bundles soon, but here are some pictures from Sandi's blog that will give you an idea for groupings.







Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey has also arrived and will be listed soon.



I'm expecting more wonderful fabric this week. So check in my shop often.

Happy Thanksgiving!