tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57048369400491547182024-03-19T02:58:07.595-07:00Lesalicious Style and LifeMy Blog to show my creative side of me. From crocheting, sewing, jewelry making and what not. Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-82233158513354869452013-10-13T21:06:00.000-07:002013-10-13T21:06:52.489-07:00Glad To Be BackI've been up to no good lol....
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Did a shrug and slacks with no pattern unless you count me tracing my old slacks as a mock pattern...also whipped up a no sew purse out of one yard fabric, yes NO SEW...
Then I moved on to cutting out and fitting another outfit...haven't been following patterns much I'm used to doing it as I see it then do it, but wanted to give this a try..
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It's by McCall's I don't remember the number but I'll make sure to include all that once I finish it completely...
Today was my Sew Sunday....so after making sure all is alright with the fitting I pinned it and hoping to sew it tomorrow or Tuesday after work...then I'm in to the pants..the pattern asks for capris but I want to do pants instead...
I've been missing because life got so busy...been crocheting running my business and all...taking care of kids...
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When I wasn't taking care of kids and household, running my businesses I was writing...now published author of a few books signed with a company writing under the pen name Shiana...
Signed with a company...
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And I run a publishing company...but I always still found time for everything I enjoyed....glad to be back Blogging...hugs...
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Happy she back home.<br /><br /><br />A quick update I only got to do a little sewing have more sewing to do this week.<br /><br />I got to do my girls a quick night-gown.<br /><br />Patter is by McCalls 9649<br /><br />Nesa's night gown I did long shorts the pattern ask for short shorts but, Nesa wanted it long. It also ask for a drawn string Nesa didn't want that. So I put a little elastic in it.<br />She didn't want any sleeves in her shirt and she wanted a long shirt so she could wear it as a long gown also. WOW Nesa is smart lol. She was helping me the whole time with her gown.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jQ6J0fqilxlwokWXOKtXcAUt59SRr_ULq4h5lwhKUlPCx3EoNLEO3JQmZUce7i1SbBqBmzczJ_UP2jp-PSmLXgBBb0axsz6RSX1roc1Mwk6w-u-3DelrO6ExWuDqRHbhikKZXTjTCh4_/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jQ6J0fqilxlwokWXOKtXcAUt59SRr_ULq4h5lwhKUlPCx3EoNLEO3JQmZUce7i1SbBqBmzczJ_UP2jp-PSmLXgBBb0axsz6RSX1roc1Mwk6w-u-3DelrO6ExWuDqRHbhikKZXTjTCh4_/s320/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469297141664684194" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Nellie's I did some mistakes I did a small when I should have done a x-small for her little tiny butt lol. But, She still wanted to wear it. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcbvWux2foMX8b_o7bRRxjWGuh7xuNWJPOu0ADXfgpQ1nP5CDe6LziT1zciPFQXLE_1ciQ8X9o1nS_1ZNw45DBx1PnnIpTcXuSC7ZSe9KmThRSJnBLriT9Nr2_TQ_CZooINaANHrvzCuB/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcbvWux2foMX8b_o7bRRxjWGuh7xuNWJPOu0ADXfgpQ1nP5CDe6LziT1zciPFQXLE_1ciQ8X9o1nS_1ZNw45DBx1PnnIpTcXuSC7ZSe9KmThRSJnBLriT9Nr2_TQ_CZooINaANHrvzCuB/s320/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469297146386589682" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here they both are. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYyzSFFk4Zwtf6EP5uXgA8pAkv4QxOGGItqH-o_wsxeBdqBrT57vjtJnGNvwATbJz5229C57Aze_G2wh17cEKZtDH7JO-SxGiuVOjxE0ZTSC8KmqR2PBXPTgNUm4h1PM3LGg-U6NP4uwq/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYyzSFFk4Zwtf6EP5uXgA8pAkv4QxOGGItqH-o_wsxeBdqBrT57vjtJnGNvwATbJz5229C57Aze_G2wh17cEKZtDH7JO-SxGiuVOjxE0ZTSC8KmqR2PBXPTgNUm4h1PM3LGg-U6NP4uwq/s320/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469297155157181298" /></a><br /><br />I am working on another night-gown for them. :)<br /><br /><br />Times like this makes me be proud to be a mom. :)<br /><br />I have some recon projects to do also. Since hopefully when this weather here gets nice and stay nice I wanted to get my girls some capris I found out that they have some high-water jeans that I am proud to cut and make until capris.<br /><br />Still working on my mom afghan that I don't think I will be down with by her bday grrrr. Be so busy it's hard to do 10 squares a day.<br /><br />School has taken a hold on me lately and I am so trying to stick to it. Just starting all my lab classes and OMG so much to do. Have a 5 page paper due next week Monday on the 17th grrrr have to test out of all the vital signs grrrr have finaly exam the following week. But, I am sticking to it.<br /><br />Then have my life to put together. Nesa have blood drawns 2 to 3 times a week depending on her blood work. Nellie have touring to get a little extra help in school since I don't have that much time myself to really help her like I want to. Nesa in a after school program where I work at 3 times a week. OMG life is so much with so little.<br /><br />Then a friend of mines and I was thinking about writing a book so grrr reach search and time to try to do that on the side. <br /><br />Sewing, crocheting, reading and any other things I have to squeeze in, in my little time I do have.<br /><br />But, that's what a mother is all about.<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day<br /><br />Have a great week ladies. :) take care.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-22640372585853104012010-05-04T07:00:00.000-07:002010-05-04T07:10:56.275-07:00Just When I Thought Things Was Looking UpJust when I thought things was looking up. We have been home with no problem with Nesa being admitted to the hospital since January. We come for her to get her blood drawn 2 to 3 times a week grrr but, we have to do it. She sees her transplant liver doctor once a week. Grr but, have to do it.<br /><br />Everything was looking good. They said, something about a biopsy a couple of times but, then Nesa's blood work improved over night or in 2 days so that biopsy will be canceled. <br /><br />Until yesterday Nesa goes to the nurse's office at school saying she not feeling good.<br />Her temp 100.5.<br /><br />I call her liver doctor's nurse they said, don't give her anything and they want to see if her fever can go down on it's own.<br /><br />Nope about 2 hours later I get a call from my mom because my mom had Nesa. Saying Nesa temp is now 101.9 so I rush to leave school and now we is at the hospital since yesterday.<br /><br />As of today they have done ultrasound, chest x-ray, blood work to find out why this fever came along.<br />As of this morning her fever is gone. Yes. She still feeling down and not eating as much.<br /><br />I just hate the waiting game where now I have to wait until the doctors do there rounds between 9am and 10am to find out what all her tests showed and whats going to happen next.<br /><br />Will keep everyone updated.<br />Here on my blog and on facebook. <br /><br />Here go Nesa being a big pro so she can go home. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GAuyNMKmgxB4AM_XWdaYSzQ-NkXE8EyYmtgrr2YYjzvqqMUsB8BvFhfxW0XaMsECbjZhLllQo-amD_0vWlgLy3JMQ2tfr7ynTSaO0o_TeB8fGptv536GrOkTcj26zMO3Wp0w-UdB55b4/s1600/get-attachmentnesa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GAuyNMKmgxB4AM_XWdaYSzQ-NkXE8EyYmtgrr2YYjzvqqMUsB8BvFhfxW0XaMsECbjZhLllQo-amD_0vWlgLy3JMQ2tfr7ynTSaO0o_TeB8fGptv536GrOkTcj26zMO3Wp0w-UdB55b4/s320/get-attachmentnesa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467416597155717746" /></a><br /><br /><br />My sewing and crocheting. Have a bit of sewing done like they night gowns. Crochet not that much just trying to do the squares to my moms afghan and did some dish towels also just to waste time in class lol. <br /><br />Off I go hope everyone have a great week. :) take care.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-56728243495305258962010-04-27T06:48:00.000-07:002010-04-27T07:34:01.887-07:00On A WIP RollThis weekend has been hecked so I wasn't able to get a lot done as I thought I would. I did get some crocheting done. I can't tell you how much I have missed making things. I like the finish projects and like how calm and relaxing crocheting does.<br /><br />I was able to finish that girlie baby blanket that has the crochet edging going around it. It came out so pretty love the outcome to it.<br />I brought 2 yards of the fabric 1 yard on each side with the crochet edging sandwich right between the fabric.<br />I picked a thinner fabric so it's more of a receiving blanket then a blanket since it will be getting warmer outside dont want anything to thick when summer comes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdujSJM9lq1BcySJn1vaq9pLd5Fu53DMNkTQhWY-QK5HCpW5jtaRDsMrvViTFyklpZSoXQp-2iJgxa5b_xNR1sXe-diqt8BB1SdPUKbnn64C2VedqpJNSSHn12ma501WIk5WtZFZD3gaxS/s1600/get-attachmentc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdujSJM9lq1BcySJn1vaq9pLd5Fu53DMNkTQhWY-QK5HCpW5jtaRDsMrvViTFyklpZSoXQp-2iJgxa5b_xNR1sXe-diqt8BB1SdPUKbnn64C2VedqpJNSSHn12ma501WIk5WtZFZD3gaxS/s320/get-attachmentc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464822726221308450" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6NY7f6qAwtYYJmlN_YzWrXyxZSG2ixunZRDsS1988uOUQHkLbrAwL_XifPk_gvI9KdQp_HYG5lBzqrAPMYnXt8Veufr46qZkQ2_XrvhuelB_TCJp2a3nUoMRnRL12rIO1Wh4RpXzURW8/s1600/get-attachment3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6NY7f6qAwtYYJmlN_YzWrXyxZSG2ixunZRDsS1988uOUQHkLbrAwL_XifPk_gvI9KdQp_HYG5lBzqrAPMYnXt8Veufr46qZkQ2_XrvhuelB_TCJp2a3nUoMRnRL12rIO1Wh4RpXzURW8/s320/get-attachment3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464816375179944802" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJWMVbC9T5ZE2SY362HmqHreyH_zCpZ1g_CpTIsbHeep6Fo34ibEHi3ATdD_PmRx2oB09flDHfEuGfWwOzeApBJFB9rbaGyUU6aYKlNnm8D9-ynk7eKQEd_E-186mxL_62SgstUzDFnxP/s1600/get-attachment2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJWMVbC9T5ZE2SY362HmqHreyH_zCpZ1g_CpTIsbHeep6Fo34ibEHi3ATdD_PmRx2oB09flDHfEuGfWwOzeApBJFB9rbaGyUU6aYKlNnm8D9-ynk7eKQEd_E-186mxL_62SgstUzDFnxP/s320/get-attachment2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464816372542003922" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Dm1BT-qFc_MX7rn0sSc-14wjgn7_SboDQ8auu0MmblWsJoBLZx2WRlfBoKBNtKaVddrRpVZhyGaTkJT-jxI2iSG4w4ClBm2iv68H2G7aVtBfWgQp9DB2pPUHrxSksEiSOx_e7JosSk-b/s1600/get-attachment1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Dm1BT-qFc_MX7rn0sSc-14wjgn7_SboDQ8auu0MmblWsJoBLZx2WRlfBoKBNtKaVddrRpVZhyGaTkJT-jxI2iSG4w4ClBm2iv68H2G7aVtBfWgQp9DB2pPUHrxSksEiSOx_e7JosSk-b/s320/get-attachment1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464816366897256226" /></a><br /><br />On 2 sizes of the blanket I have pink, green then on the other 2 sides I have green, pink. The stitches is small shell stitches that worked up quickly.<br />I measured the sides by chaining and using the chain row to measure how many stitches I needed.<br />Used I - hook<br />Yarn Caron Simply Soft limelight and soft pink. If you look at the picture you will see I am almost done I had to pin it down so I can sew it. I will have to hand sew this so that the yarn wont get stuck in my sewing machine foot so wish me luck with hand sewing lol don't really like hand sewing I guess I will listen to my mp3 player while I sew this.<br /><br />Now after finishing this blanket for a girl I thought I would do one for a boy as well. So when I came across the blue, white and green frog fabric I was like oh wow. Ok now I can do a boy blanket. Been going though my stitch edge book to see what would like nice for a boy blanket. Haven't decided yet what stitch to do. My fiance told me to do something that is like square like don't do fan or shell stitches for a boy blanket so I am still looking so I won't do anything to girlie for this blanket.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQdCiW3cOiEX6q8KRfS_C1oT1nrkVCqVuMPG45ArztTcWo2MWvcmffQG4GTbDtelIqTjHXu4jb2GRLnA3XW4kRaXbXCf3SZ2kiKjDWWM45LBPKnz4N-I28UO3_aqJvKtYaI_pL6uBTpzw/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQdCiW3cOiEX6q8KRfS_C1oT1nrkVCqVuMPG45ArztTcWo2MWvcmffQG4GTbDtelIqTjHXu4jb2GRLnA3XW4kRaXbXCf3SZ2kiKjDWWM45LBPKnz4N-I28UO3_aqJvKtYaI_pL6uBTpzw/s320/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464819526314882562" /></a><br /><br />Also I want to do some sewing. Still haven't started on my girls gowns but, will soon. Also while I am doing that I have some ideas on myself a shirt and a dress. Found these 2 pretty fabrics that I love.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemD21lHy-ZjXi2G9rsTeHM4zcFkrcHCN6KzacaNwpuCk9vb_Ivo8OxKQlE7WqncOqZ29uZTtfjKjfqYZIPe3H9pMgnG3UlGsACnLKGzid04IhUeymAEBh63FB2lF6gk6qHgjI9wPpDdMK/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemD21lHy-ZjXi2G9rsTeHM4zcFkrcHCN6KzacaNwpuCk9vb_Ivo8OxKQlE7WqncOqZ29uZTtfjKjfqYZIPe3H9pMgnG3UlGsACnLKGzid04IhUeymAEBh63FB2lF6gk6qHgjI9wPpDdMK/s320/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464820741472781458" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmZd847MxxzECSkkE-WSjDJKKPs7B5DAymYPQY4HrfmgZscdXeZe_GjA1Np2tNy4v-UPx1n3fj__HuWtCjILE28gbudSw9-ZuPExiMbs9dircKoQjNFdlrltuFpYyt2i9M1mCQkjAFriI/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmZd847MxxzECSkkE-WSjDJKKPs7B5DAymYPQY4HrfmgZscdXeZe_GjA1Np2tNy4v-UPx1n3fj__HuWtCjILE28gbudSw9-ZuPExiMbs9dircKoQjNFdlrltuFpYyt2i9M1mCQkjAFriI/s320/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464820731518365010" /></a><br /><br />The patterns I got for these 2 fabrics both by McCall. M6037 and M5893. I don't know which one I am going to use for which fabric I just liked these plus I want to see if i can handle doing these patterns. Haven't sewn in a very long time so wish me all luck.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQe9W8KTuFx_t0JSPpMMfo9m0pNVvEeYbZtIcVqTp8BCK-7JRxE-g57a3H52GCM07INAwv37lUU9CpiY1Y42wCXKWWV27sZwdGR3ddQpLwAVtTRgB4fqbU2y1SmStQ3CWzY3WMlF5AzcTj/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQe9W8KTuFx_t0JSPpMMfo9m0pNVvEeYbZtIcVqTp8BCK-7JRxE-g57a3H52GCM07INAwv37lUU9CpiY1Y42wCXKWWV27sZwdGR3ddQpLwAVtTRgB4fqbU2y1SmStQ3CWzY3WMlF5AzcTj/s320/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464823532616965282" /></a><br /><br />Ok thats my update right there so off I go. Since I only go to school twice a week for this term I am going to enjoy sewing, crocheting and trying to catch up on my reading. <br /><br />Everyone have a great Tuesday and a great week. :) Take care everyone and happy crafting :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-11486853462054852072010-04-20T07:30:00.000-07:002010-04-20T11:38:24.540-07:00Work In ProgressAfter all these months I finally get to say I have some WIP projects. Well working on some long term and short term projects. I went looking on Ravelry looking at a few of my low term projects that I want to finish up. Like this <br />Tropico Afghan that I started back in August that I wanted to finish for Christmas for my mom but, now I will have to try to finish it before her bday June. She don't know I am making it for her all this time I have kept it a secret so she will be really suprise when I give it to her. I've made plenty of squares but, here is what I am working on from a cross stitch book.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CePgwHbJoY-C8HRxsY4J0I02Gu1TRhZ2GUv6wGZQfNiHiOgup_ChwvoPBM9S5tsjgKvDHAjALsPlFgL7yrugnRyYphbtATy0PYhmRUyLReVbrg3EgDq-ghC_dOr4cN3O__h4sQVwzkTE/s1600/3871876040.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CePgwHbJoY-C8HRxsY4J0I02Gu1TRhZ2GUv6wGZQfNiHiOgup_ChwvoPBM9S5tsjgKvDHAjALsPlFgL7yrugnRyYphbtATy0PYhmRUyLReVbrg3EgDq-ghC_dOr4cN3O__h4sQVwzkTE/s200/3871876040.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462226553331568258" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiUk72VeqYzvB6pBfw63BaOgp12oxtmhnQCT9T6esvlyW-MB4LAsU7mWnrCcxrViSoV9l0FXi-Jxp0BKr9Xtr90eY8ax54yegBPSmmdQoiqCufd0zITUyZn-o7hGrWGG2sbl9Xv5cHfo6/s1600/3871112133.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiUk72VeqYzvB6pBfw63BaOgp12oxtmhnQCT9T6esvlyW-MB4LAsU7mWnrCcxrViSoV9l0FXi-Jxp0BKr9Xtr90eY8ax54yegBPSmmdQoiqCufd0zITUyZn-o7hGrWGG2sbl9Xv5cHfo6/s200/3871112133.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462226549696102514" /></a><br />This was the work in progress the last time I took pictures so hoping to come along soon. I just haven't been putting together the squares just crocheting them up first.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now here is another long term project I've been on and off working on since February 2009 OMG that's been awhille lol. Here is when I had about 50% done but, now I would say I have 75% done.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQxtSAlcTG5dkIyKET6ccID3O242o3Z93_Z8FbF15LkcW0jhxoY4bWrjElXqSZsfmrehrwoA2I8LtWf5-ODs6Dc8-7K6PfJlKfeKKnCU1L9HSV2DvIhfVgV_vgYUQd16JF-O5sJj3ewa6/s1600/3871838380.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQxtSAlcTG5dkIyKET6ccID3O242o3Z93_Z8FbF15LkcW0jhxoY4bWrjElXqSZsfmrehrwoA2I8LtWf5-ODs6Dc8-7K6PfJlKfeKKnCU1L9HSV2DvIhfVgV_vgYUQd16JF-O5sJj3ewa6/s200/3871838380.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462227590271813762" /></a> When I am finally done I will be so happy lol. The biggest project I've ever done will be this one. I think I would have been down a long time ago if I didn't had to take months and months of brakes but, I had to when I had so much going on.<br /><br /><br />Here is some short term WIP projects.<br /><br />I wanted to do my little niece a tank top and when I seen this Patron yarn I totally love the color so cute.<br /><br /><br />Here is my niece and myself with her cute self. And the tank top that I haven't yet had her put on so my next post I will have it on her. So you all can see how it really looks.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTyA_ZGU58oV16Eii_3ElsxkuqAv-ZtOCaUyM_kyYmMDpIujHPDg-XP3Ecxu7CY5llouHpvMwRXgszryDEylG5oCWSzOjNsoQSAZMDmSXR4F54eVeO13TpXBfHO6yxo3hLwnNC7HJgvxQ/s1600/100_1795.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTyA_ZGU58oV16Eii_3ElsxkuqAv-ZtOCaUyM_kyYmMDpIujHPDg-XP3Ecxu7CY5llouHpvMwRXgszryDEylG5oCWSzOjNsoQSAZMDmSXR4F54eVeO13TpXBfHO6yxo3hLwnNC7HJgvxQ/s200/100_1795.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462228592023674418" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-waG51eNmBEhIfEIK2n74Kctkh1Pgf39c7hQChtIPLKZZOHtnqlWr2lSSmkAxU-aUrRmgyGTKKlXRB1QygsSjGrd5b8DlsW-jr3ndnOK7LjWT7RCzsXTkGV7iLV1jeMnxpWco0igEXsT/s1600/0411101617a.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-waG51eNmBEhIfEIK2n74Kctkh1Pgf39c7hQChtIPLKZZOHtnqlWr2lSSmkAxU-aUrRmgyGTKKlXRB1QygsSjGrd5b8DlsW-jr3ndnOK7LjWT7RCzsXTkGV7iLV1jeMnxpWco0igEXsT/s200/0411101617a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462228587831279602" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I am also working on doing a throw blanket for my couch. I now have read couches and thought that making a pretty crochet throw blanket for it would be nice. Plus working on a long term project with the same color red and white yarn I want to do a latch hook rug wall hanging. So far I started off on it and I see how much I missed crafting so much. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2d9D8wa_OPJdQrzbicWcRPzOuNDjoGlcEIzjnaDwBJQHP76qmFE0WpyFWfzJo4Owtk5p00vfbQKtcE6aVdzvkvTvLsH-nnLRP0Tjk5KL2p1SFZhQ6zZXGdy2mhrWkRqsLBXdG6839tDG/s1600/100_1794.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2d9D8wa_OPJdQrzbicWcRPzOuNDjoGlcEIzjnaDwBJQHP76qmFE0WpyFWfzJo4Owtk5p00vfbQKtcE6aVdzvkvTvLsH-nnLRP0Tjk5KL2p1SFZhQ6zZXGdy2mhrWkRqsLBXdG6839tDG/s200/100_1794.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462229826969528210" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJlfIjwjtzAfkGTRhJVvjai_MdXPZJzWLXB_p5plgz8FnzIu6B3YNV1GtenEyjSBdRfqPSXjInP4oyQPkCgYMATkq-7x-cP9NRtiQUxDJ-kWhRxq8QrWC2N4xZ9-1NJYGQwsgTfEsBAOn8/s1600/100_1793.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJlfIjwjtzAfkGTRhJVvjai_MdXPZJzWLXB_p5plgz8FnzIu6B3YNV1GtenEyjSBdRfqPSXjInP4oyQPkCgYMATkq-7x-cP9NRtiQUxDJ-kWhRxq8QrWC2N4xZ9-1NJYGQwsgTfEsBAOn8/s200/100_1793.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462229817781627074" /></a><br /><br />For the latch hook I want all white circles with red background. So far but, aint not telling how long this project will be.<br /><br /><br />I also have a idea with this pink, white and green fabric that has some cute little frogs on it. I also got some pink and green Caron Simply Soft yarn I want to crochet some edging and sew it to the fabric to make a cute receiving blanket. I have a couple of friends and family memebers that is pregnant and want to see how this turn out and if it turns out ok I will give it to one of them for there baby. Just trying to use that crafty side of me that I haven't been using lately. LOL<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3WUszKV_yyLbw8aGxef80ZkV1sDqHZAMsejILRlQpjK7xgO4T9ZAxppQndtMC4Ir3uinaGL3rlLn2RnhmAKVIa2Bzor-MbFqoMH0D2Dqb1okvI8pqxfIiUuFkph2i6PT62PJtUFaF-j5/s1600/100_1792.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3WUszKV_yyLbw8aGxef80ZkV1sDqHZAMsejILRlQpjK7xgO4T9ZAxppQndtMC4Ir3uinaGL3rlLn2RnhmAKVIa2Bzor-MbFqoMH0D2Dqb1okvI8pqxfIiUuFkph2i6PT62PJtUFaF-j5/s200/100_1792.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462230886942934514" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have a sewing project in mind also that is to make my girls some night gowns for the summer they have all these pj's that is pants and long sleeve shirts I wanted to make some summer wear for bed. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWud0Lpzt9WFjG7jNOBDbGclhA9BooObhudMbVjtYgctiJkB6w6-iq8xnCrj2z31iNZuVjaYxTi0tksMiF9dB5fQxfCCNMI_oEqf1a9N1tapUcj62ceNH8L-6KC-6zLNXYRP8PYZWnrysC/s1600/Lesas+pics_68.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWud0Lpzt9WFjG7jNOBDbGclhA9BooObhudMbVjtYgctiJkB6w6-iq8xnCrj2z31iNZuVjaYxTi0tksMiF9dB5fQxfCCNMI_oEqf1a9N1tapUcj62ceNH8L-6KC-6zLNXYRP8PYZWnrysC/s200/Lesas+pics_68.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462231516235903234" /></a><br /><br />Since my house as been rearranged a lot my living room area is now a living room lol so no sewing machine in here anymore so now I have to find a corner to put my sewing area at so I can get back to sewing yet again. I totally miss sewing and crocheting.<br /><br /><br />Oh also as you can see I thought I will start my blog off on a new leaf with a new style and change it up a bit with the background. Cute aint it lol? :)<br /><br />Ok off I go hoping to catch up with everyone else on there blogs. Glad to be back yet again. :) everyone take care. Have a great day and week. Happy 420 everyone.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-72406140881188281062010-04-13T06:40:00.000-07:002010-04-13T06:52:57.318-07:00HelloWOW it's been awhile since I logged on.<br />I've been so busy everyone.<br />Nesa was in the hospital for the whole month of January due to rejection but, she is doing better now. <br />To make a long story short she is back in school. She is more happy YAY. We home more now then before.<br /><br />I've been working and school been taking up a lot of my time. Don't get in much crocheting.<br /><br />But, I have been teaching 3rd graders up to the 5th graders how to crochet at my kids after school program.<br /><br />One day back in January I got a call from the person that runs the afterschool program asking me questions about crocheting and all. He found out about me though Nesa and Nellie's teachers because in the pass I've been them things and they remember me. So I got a job from word by mouth. YAY lol. The girls are getting the hang of it. Well some of the girls. <br /><br />Oh before I started teaching the girls at the school. I went ahead and taught Nesa first. So now my baby is 7 years old and not how to chain and do single stitches YAY. So she helps me at the school to help the other girls. They see how Nesa do it so they go and ask Nesa and she is willing to help and show them.<br /><br />But, other then that we is maintaining. Here go a few pictures of us just hanging in there.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyAP6COdjXy70JR4MAiy00yO8dcFOI60Lkd1FSpZKXZHuSa0qKDE6oiozf5cVC9xZK7gsT-3xkyKHBUamc1riA0VDy4crnMlr3nHPPW9CiFZf12jjXoNNKymzHfXes4Bw7Rm7jtGfIl_w/s1600/020.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyAP6COdjXy70JR4MAiy00yO8dcFOI60Lkd1FSpZKXZHuSa0qKDE6oiozf5cVC9xZK7gsT-3xkyKHBUamc1riA0VDy4crnMlr3nHPPW9CiFZf12jjXoNNKymzHfXes4Bw7Rm7jtGfIl_w/s200/020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459618745365229250" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6hb6aaj5vHSeqQVTuLyjzUAd2N9IH-nh8KmpE4Xqj9XTSfku2LhMBhtdF-1Mq54G6JKkZH4DkKHPO-PvJxvlNKpdohlCdkCbFe3SqHFOK6d0N6OhZYlwHcLUNWSaKdrOLDuTgG7QqNtJ/s1600/0407100920a.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6hb6aaj5vHSeqQVTuLyjzUAd2N9IH-nh8KmpE4Xqj9XTSfku2LhMBhtdF-1Mq54G6JKkZH4DkKHPO-PvJxvlNKpdohlCdkCbFe3SqHFOK6d0N6OhZYlwHcLUNWSaKdrOLDuTgG7QqNtJ/s200/0407100920a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459618738689548530" /></a><br />Nesa have to get blood drawn at least 2 to 3 times a week. She show us how much of a pro she is lol. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3qz0n0utJuXUkXDPzTGUSDaXVwO4-n4kovL5rYqL5QFRH4s6wJYHEZhS9qFks2E1DPTdIGCd81GDuJdCx-ixpYZcaUtAJ9C3z1uP3-DktL7yiqnx89HuYHhFYi9dwTqwjrQGr2ppQj6P/s1600/0406101104b.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3qz0n0utJuXUkXDPzTGUSDaXVwO4-n4kovL5rYqL5QFRH4s6wJYHEZhS9qFks2E1DPTdIGCd81GDuJdCx-ixpYZcaUtAJ9C3z1uP3-DktL7yiqnx89HuYHhFYi9dwTqwjrQGr2ppQj6P/s200/0406101104b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459618726180014658" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNp00Fh-aR0NrHXgaL2Qs5DpWFIljHC7_xfY0VVnVMmSz-AriWKUS7Og64Ypc5ejrC0KiSI2tMzUyiAp4uotoMNf55uTGc-JsJL9Jv-UYoHhwfU1vvAIC9zrX8tcmNym3TcPcALWEp_hyphenhyphen4/s1600/0406101105a.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNp00Fh-aR0NrHXgaL2Qs5DpWFIljHC7_xfY0VVnVMmSz-AriWKUS7Og64Ypc5ejrC0KiSI2tMzUyiAp4uotoMNf55uTGc-JsJL9Jv-UYoHhwfU1vvAIC9zrX8tcmNym3TcPcALWEp_hyphenhyphen4/s200/0406101105a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459618721198107138" /></a><br />Awww my babies :)<br /><br />Oh also you can find me on Facebook "Lesa Jones"<br /><br />Ok off I go. :) I have been looking at everyone blogs making me want to sew and crochet again. The little crochet I do at work isn't enough. I mainy helping the kids haven't been able to make me anything in awhile and missing it. :)<br /><br />Everyone take care have a great week.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-53154659597374028322010-01-16T12:16:00.000-08:002010-01-16T12:20:03.803-08:00Happy Birthday To MEWell my title said it all.<br /><br />Today I am now 29 years old.<br /><br /><br />Happy Bday to me.<br /><br /><br /><br />Haven't been around still having problems with Nesa's health since her transplant lots of stress with that so haven't been wanting to needing to update.<br /><br />Nesa is now off the oxygen but, now over a week ago we found out that she is now a dietbic I don't think I spelled that right but, I think you all get the drift of things. Due to her rejection meds that is how it happen so we is trying to now deal with that.<br /><br />But, off I go cause I'm in the hospital with Nesa and she is ready to eat will update some time soon.<br /><br /><br /><br />Everyone take care.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-48275555722548326032009-12-19T08:16:00.000-08:002009-12-19T09:56:48.628-08:00ProjectsHey everyone. Everythings going good here just have a quick crochet project update. I've been done with my latest crochet projects since November but, never had time to post the pictures due to so much other things most of you all know.<br /><br />But, I did Ms. Nellie a hat and scarf <br /><br />Done with a I hook<br />Ripple stitch<br />Caron Simply (Grape)<br /><br /><a href="http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/?action=view¤t=100_1777.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/100_1777.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/?action=view¤t=100_1778.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/100_1778.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/?action=view¤t=100_1786.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/100_1786.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />They Nesa scarf she didn't want a hat.<br />Done with a I hook<br />Alternate stitch<br />Caron Simply (Soft Pink) and (Rose Violet)<br /><br /><a href="http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/?action=view¤t=100_1780.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/100_1780.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/?action=view¤t=100_1787.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/100_1787.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Also Nesa is now toothless lol. How cute is that. <br />As you can see she is still on oxygen 24 7 but, she went down to 2 liters instead of 3 liters so the less she needs is good hoping soon she wont need any oxygen at all.<br /><br /><a href="http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/?action=view¤t=100_1782.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/Lesalicious%20Crochet/100_1782.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Nesa doing good no nothing manger. She just happy to be home. I am to. Nellie miss Nesa so much. I get to finally go Christmas shopping Thursday been putting it on hold due to our hospital stays.<br />We just hoping she can spend Christmas at home.<br /><br />I've been doing ok. Just started back crocheting to help with my stress. I read from time to time it helps me go into another world so I won't have so much on my mind. But I thank everyone for all the prayers thanks a bunch.<br /><br />I am hoping all goes well in due time. <br />Everyone have a great weekend and a blessing Christmas take care. :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-38380025054405540062009-12-17T07:05:00.001-08:002009-12-17T07:12:01.945-08:00Yet Another UpdateWell Nesa is doing ok. We is back in the hospital due that there was a small infection that can be treated by antibotics. Plus with all the 3 times a week visit to check her blood work to make sure her liver is still working. Also she had to get a liver biopsy due to her liver count wasn't looking right and they was concern about it so the biopsy can show more in details and it did.<br /><br />But, other words Nesa is doing ok just smiling and playing and wondering why she is here so much when she said, she don't feel sick.<br /><br />She also gaining weight and that is a good thing her face looks fuller and she is looking so cute and healthy.<br /><br />The new liver she got is smaller so her belly has went down a lot. They took the saples out yesterday so that was good.<br /><br />Other words we is hoping she don't have to be admitted again cause Christmas is around the corner and she wants to be at home she said, I missed Thanksgiving I don't want to miss Christmas lol. She is so crazy.<br /><br />I thanks everyone for the prayers thanks a bunch. <br /><br />I will update before Christmas.<br />I am hanging in there the best I can it's very stressfull when you can't sleep and then I sometimes feel guilty when Nellie asking me why she don't see me and trying to explain that I am in the hospital with her sister she say "Again" but, hanging in there schooling, very little home life, hosptial life just life all together. <br /><br />Ok off I go hoping Nesa can be discharged today.<br /><br />Thanks everyone and take care.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-31459523203347977532009-12-01T07:03:00.000-08:002009-12-01T07:45:35.403-08:00Update With PicturesWell here are the pictures. Just a couple.<br /><br />Nesa want to do her own scrapbook so I took plenty of pictures but, I am only show a few for now.<br /><br />All my pictures I don't have cause I used my cell phone to take these pictures. But, these I was able to manage. Some I just couldn't but, Nesa wanted pictures for herself. <br /><br />When she came to the ICU. Right after the transplant.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5cdGXg0kn9j1TzEqbdpUM22kxfEF_CE3vKhlSkZ01gQih5TEbZBrBXRPbh1qrh-nzk2xkkG5cWjSmhMTlTtF9lmJDpPagE4DLwR1kUg6Cj5OIdEOktIZizf23uLx9LHDnfIjN3KtQTRY/s1600/1.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5cdGXg0kn9j1TzEqbdpUM22kxfEF_CE3vKhlSkZ01gQih5TEbZBrBXRPbh1qrh-nzk2xkkG5cWjSmhMTlTtF9lmJDpPagE4DLwR1kUg6Cj5OIdEOktIZizf23uLx9LHDnfIjN3KtQTRY/s320/1.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410292289934143538" /></a><br /><br /><br />Her belly with the 38 saples and the 2 draining tubes on the side.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGsUODcwnJicaEeaHvLkty6GIKMypeHKsxveAVAaB6oyEMSyCB4DaYW0FhI4crxdmekotAQIH1qrbwLSsdKiCA42EOhbgUG7tW8Do5IdZzkcaYjcI1IDRRJfXMTILPfscYUDboXH9RiKs/s1600/2.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGsUODcwnJicaEeaHvLkty6GIKMypeHKsxveAVAaB6oyEMSyCB4DaYW0FhI4crxdmekotAQIH1qrbwLSsdKiCA42EOhbgUG7tW8Do5IdZzkcaYjcI1IDRRJfXMTILPfscYUDboXH9RiKs/s320/2.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410292295942771346" /></a><br /><br /><br />She got out the ICU Sunday<br /><br />She is now moving around a bit.<br /><br />She will still go home on the oxygen until her lungs heel of the lung diesase. She still have one of her drains in her belly for the next week. The saples will come out in 2 more weeks. But, looks like we will be heading home Friday.<br /><br />She's able to eat and she just been playing her little butt off lol. She is hating the 15 meds she have to take but, oh well she has to take it. I don't know why she putting up a fight when she been taking meds since birth lol. But, I guess kids never gets used to it.<br /><br />But, here she is today just playing her little heart out.<br /><br />The doctors said, she has done so well since her transplant. I am so proud of her though all of this she still manage to make me smile.<br /><br />Oh by the way she is starting to be tooth-less lol. One missing tooth instead of money she got her a liver the next day. How cool is that. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCvyUgBoYBlm_kfw8p3c5hUdVL4j-ivn1PP-Y5EC001EJtcNW5ux9agx1TIkJfI90ZSSeQPt5NaPnqiFPhZiNhqisSn2mfepuHQjxNSt6gZAqugAwrlvdAoj_HQsno_fZ776yC8k1xgjs/s1600/3.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCvyUgBoYBlm_kfw8p3c5hUdVL4j-ivn1PP-Y5EC001EJtcNW5ux9agx1TIkJfI90ZSSeQPt5NaPnqiFPhZiNhqisSn2mfepuHQjxNSt6gZAqugAwrlvdAoj_HQsno_fZ776yC8k1xgjs/s320/3.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410292299120044018" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYV6bdjH7qi-XlGsk3WBxJYEyYyvrYF4UXXnNE7As57LHJ8HkPY4UTY4wkXWxn4H4lLooeNLwtEluw6LvP_QCrnWgD3eQQEHSY3BFt6y39Oulfnd0Rv-DenWDHIRAnCp_g-G_q0u6lAJQ/s1600/4.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYV6bdjH7qi-XlGsk3WBxJYEyYyvrYF4UXXnNE7As57LHJ8HkPY4UTY4wkXWxn4H4lLooeNLwtEluw6LvP_QCrnWgD3eQQEHSY3BFt6y39Oulfnd0Rv-DenWDHIRAnCp_g-G_q0u6lAJQ/s320/4.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410292299831059554" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thanks everyone for the prayers and all. I am so glad to see my girl doing so well. <br /><br />I also hate that I have to be away from Nellie for so long since I am here so much but, I went to pick her up and took her out to eat and brought her a doll so she wont feel left out I also explain to her what is going on with Nesa and why I am away so much.<br /><br />But, other words thanks everyone again for the great comments and prayers.<br />Everyone take care.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-20088997175121821862009-11-24T11:50:00.001-08:002009-11-24T12:46:50.545-08:00New LiverSunday morning Nesa was sleep when we got the call. A liver transplant nurse called saying they have good news.<br /><br />First when we got the call I didn't think nothing of it because I was given a pager and thought it would go thou the pager so when this call happen and the nurse asked me questions like. <br /><br />Is Nesa sick do she have a cold runny nose and so on and so on. I said, no, no, no, no and no to ever question.<br /><br />She says well we have wonderful news we have a new liver for Nesa.<br /><br />Soon as she said, that I nearly fall off my feet because remind you I wasn't sitting down I was walking though my house doing earlier morning cleaning while my girls was still in the bed then I was going to start on breakfast.<br /><br />She asked has Nesa ate I said, nope she is still sleep she said, well go ahead and you all package and I will give you a call back in 30 minutes to tell you what room Nesa will be admitted to.<br /><br />So I am running thou the house packing and yelling said, Nesa you go a new liver. She all happy she going to get her toys and all telling me what clothes she wants to wear.<br /><br />30 minutes same nurse called, we was giving details on what to do.<br /><br />So we arrive at the hospital around 11 am or so. They running tests x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work all of that. I was told she probably wont be going into surgery until close to midnight. <br /><br />Her liver came from Oregon is all the information we was given. But, we also was given if we want to get in touch with the donors family I can write a letter give it to her transplant team and they will send to the donors family and if the family wants to get in touch with us they can respond.<br /><br />But, all we know is her liver was fewn in from Oregon.<br /><br />Monday morning 12 am/midnight November 23, 2009 Nesa was wheeled into the surgery.<br /><br />I didn't leave the surgery waiting area. I slept right there on the floor and waited. They kept us updated by calling the phone that is localed in the waiting area to let us know what is going on.<br /><br />The finally called, came at 8:30 am saying that Nesa is doing well and will be sent up to ICU shortly.<br /><br />Around 11 am I finally got to see her because they had to do so much and we wasn't allowed in the ICU at that time.<br /><br />I totally cried my eyes out seeting all those tubes in my baby. But, after awhile I got myself together and calm down but, I still find myself braking down.<br /><br />While she in the ICU they want to montor everything from ultrasounds to x-rays to blood work and so on.<br /><br />So they come in to do a ultrasound. <br />BAD NEWS the arthies and veins that is pumping blood thoughout the liver has a blood clot.<br /><br />So they tell me the that she has to go back into surgery so they can fixed that.<br /><br />So around 1 pm she is back in there and I am waiting and waiting. Mind you I don't care about no damn sleep I slept on the floor and wasn't even sleep it was like a nap.<br /><br />So around 3:30 pm she is back in ICU this time I beat there to her room so I can see her come in though the doors.<br /><br />They fixed it it's ok now.<br /><br />As of Tuesday November 24, 2009 Nesa is still on the vent machine to help her breath they was going to take her off of it today but, due that Nesa has that lung disease her oxygen levels was dropping doing the night and they is concern about that and want the vent in until probably Friday or Saturday. Her blood work is looking good the liver is working and the ultrasound for today showing that she has flow thoughout her veins.<br />So all that is good.<br /><br />The down part is that they is hoping that her lungs approve with the new liver and that she wont have low oxygen.<br /><br /><br />NESA - she is responding alot she cant talk due that she still on heavy meds and have the tube down her throat. But, when I say her name and tell her I love her she looks at me and shakes her head. She is able to point to where she is itching of where it hurts like feeling funny to her. <br /><br />Me - I am hanging in there able to not cry as much as before. I've cried so much that my face looks dry and no matter if I put lotion on or not I dry the lotion out. But, I am hanging in there and watching my baby. Hate that she has to go though this but, it's good for her that she got a new liver.<br /><br />I took lots of pictures a couple of before pictures and after pictures. I am not able to post them now because while I am typing this I am still at the hosptial. I wont be going home to get extra clothes until Friday or so then I can post pictures then. <br /><br />Nesa has a scrap book she wanted to keep progress of her waiting for her liver and then when she get her liver. When we was at home Sunday she said, mom don't forget to get your camera I want you to get pictures. I said, ok I will.<br /><br />But, on the good note she is hanging in there and I miss her saying Mom, mom, mom lol. I am missing her saying, Mom Nellie keep messing with me lol. Mom I wont that I wont that lol.<br /><br />But, her school princple called saying that she wish Nesa the best and that she will come and see Nesa when she get out the ICU and also other good news she put Nesa down in this wishing like well thing where ever princple thoughout Milwaukee can nomtie a child for to get whatever that child wants as a wish like a make a wish foundation.<br /><br />So I told her all the things Nesa likes and it would be nice if Nesa did get to have her wishes come true.<br /><br />Nesa wanted a lot of toys girly stuff I knew that. Also a WII game, she want her own bed lol cause she tried of sharing a bed with Nellie lol and she want to go back to Disney World. I knew all of this so I just told her princple.<br /><br />So we wait and see if Nesa's wishes can come true. It would be nice as a Christmas wish for her.<br /><br />So aint no telling how long we will be here it goes by how long Nesa body is able to start working on its own and she starts doing things on her own. So she won't be able to do much until the vent is taken out.<br /><br />But, I am here talking to her every step of the way. Telling her what is what even though she falls back to sleep she still hears me.<br /><br />She made me laugh today. I asked her "Nesa is you tired of me calling your name?"<br /><br />She shook her head yeah. And then a smile came across her face then she shook her head No.<br /><br />LOL I had to laugh.<br /><br />She even making me laugh while she is the one going to the worst thing ever that a 7 year old can go though.<br /><br /><br />Ok enough of my typing I think I have wrote a book lol.<br /><br />I will update with plenty of pictures. Before and after pictures. Also they took the bandages off her belly it's looking good but, the saples will be in another week. So I will try to let everyone know step by step how things are going.<br /><br />I tend to wonder around the building or stand by her bed but, when I stand there tears starts to roll down my eyes so I try to stay busy here at much as possible thats whey I am updating my blog. Journal writing does helps a lot I have to do this more often (AGAIN)<br /><br />My friends and family is here as well to support me as well. Since I know so much about Nesa condition sometimes telling friends and family over and over it tends to get me to brake down again and again. So I sum it up and tell them the main details to whats going on.<br /><br />But, on that note let me get back to her room be glad typing this only took me about 10 minutes glad I am a fast typer lol.<br /><br />Everyone take care. Wish Nesa luck. <br />Thanks for all the prayers everyone sending.<br />Posting pictures soon.<br /><br /><strong>Or for those that want me to send them pictures because, I email pictures from my phone to my email then I can fwd to whoever wants to see them thats the only way you can email me at ejones11681@aol.com that's the only way I can do it for now.</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-62893133947691906982009-11-19T17:22:00.000-08:002009-11-19T17:34:38.654-08:00Still WaitingWell I've got some great emails with people leaving prayers and hoping for the best for my daughter Nesa thanks everyone.<br /><br />I've been trying to hand in there right along with Nesa. It has now been a little over a month and aint no telling when she will get a new liver. They have had offers but, those was turned down due to that there was problems with the donors. But, Nesa is still number one in the region and we is just waiting. I am trying my best to keep her from getting ill. She got her flu shot and her H1N1 shot so thats good. When we out in public I am making she to wipe things down before she touch them just incase.<br /><br />But, other words. I am doing good. I started back crocheting a few things. Hat and scarf for Nellie because since I be so busy with attending to Nesa I try my best to make sure that Nellie isnt forgotten she gets a bit upset at that. Shes only 4 so trying to explain to her why Nesa is to tired to play why Nesa is always in the hospital. Why Nesa takinig so much medicines.<br /><br />But, I am still in school trying my best to hand in there. I only go 4 days a week but, soon 2 times a week due that Nesa have appointments ever week. She has about 2 to 3 a day I try to schedule as many in one day so we wont have to travel back and forth for 2 or 3 days in a row. Hmmm good thinking huh lol.<br /><br />They want to run some EKG scans on Nesa's heart due that her heart is now rating way to high and they concern about that. Also want to do some brain scans since Nesa is low oxygen even though she is on a oxygen machine 24 7 they want to make sure that the low oxygen isn't causing any damage to her brain.<br /><br />Nesa is homeschooled now but, her teachers miss her they stop by to check on her ever now and then and Nesa is able to go to the school and visit whenever she wants. Sometime next week before Thanksgiving I want to take her to her school so she can go to the library she love books just like me.<br /><br />Ok well I think that is it. I will post pictures of my crochet projects soon. I been crocheting and reading to keep my mind busy from worry.<br /><br />Everyone take care and thanks for the prayers and best wishes thanks.<br /><br />Oh by the way I have a new email address incase those that want to contact me though email Ejones11681@aol.com<br /><br />Take care everyone.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-63438823928924343182009-10-11T10:07:00.000-07:002009-10-11T11:51:26.272-07:00It's Been A Long Time ComingOk I've been on a totally emotionally roader coaster for weeks now. Not to many of you known about my daughter Nesa and her condition a quick sums up on Nesa. <br />Nesa was born with a liver disease called <a href="http://www.liverfoundation.org/education/info/biliaryatresia/">Biliary Atresia</a> to get more information you can click. But, Nesa had a surgery called a Kasai back when she was only a month old to correct her bile ducts. Ok that did great but, for many years she kept getting a infection due to her liver disease. She was hospitalize many many times I lost track a long time ago. But, her GI dr did endoscopy produce to help close up her veins that went down thou her month and down towards her stomach. This was done ever 2 to 3 months for the pass 3 years in a half this was to help open up her veins a little so that they want open to much or close to much closing can cause blood clots and opening way to much can cause her to bleed to death.<br /><br />Now that was going soso but, then Nesa started coming down with this horrible cough this summer that just wouldn't go away then she started having trouble breathing. Then on top of that she was sleeping way to much and didn't want to go out and play or do anything that kids like to do. So I took her for her check up with her pedicitan and her dr said, that Nesa has low oxygen level and she thought it maybe asthma so she gave us inhalers and a machine for Nesa also told us to go to children hospital because she didn't like how low Nesa oxygen levels was. Also I told her about the sleeping that lead her doctor to think she maybe depressed and to see a physiogist. Ok so then Nesa was admitted to the hospital for the low oxygen that lead to them keeping her for 5 days to get her oxygen level back up it went back up and they said, it's asthma. Ok I thought we was done with that.<br /><br />Nope we wasn't done with that about around the start of September Nesa had to go for her surgery with her GI doctor so we went. The nurse did Nesa's vitals and noticed Nesa oxygen level was way to low. She asked me was Nesa running before she came to seat down. I said, no why you ask. She said, because her oxygen level isn't normal her level is 79. I was like wow. <br />Now for those that don't know oxygen level is supposed to be in the late 90's up to 100 now Nesa was way to low.<br />Now after her GI doctor gets the news he decided to call off the surgery they didn't want to put her to sleep into they found out what it was that was causing her oxygen to be so low. I explain to him about we found out that she now have asthma could that be it he said, no that can't be it but, that doesn't means she don't have asthma and he want her to see a cardiologist.<br /><br />Ok so we go and see a cardiologist but, in the mean time I am so worry and stress and hoping my baby is ok. Cause when I hear cardiologist I think of the heart. Now she set up to do a echo scan and do this bubble test to see how much bubbles go to her heart and leaves her heart and travel to her lungs.<br />They found out that only about 20% of the bubbles is traveling to her lungs and that isn't good when at least 90% to 100% supposed to make it to the lungs this is what is causing her to have low oxygen. <br /><br />Now we wait to see what is next but, why we is waiting. I end up rushing Nesa to the hospital fast because she complaining she can't breath and that cough has gotten worster and worster to the point she was throwing up with her coughs. A high fever at 103.8. We get to the hosptial and her oxygen level way way to low and she's put on oxygen fast and for the next week and a half we in the hospital I get information after information about why this happened to Nesa.<br /><br />Ok on top of the liver diease Nesa was dignosed with <a href="http://ajrccm.atsjournals.org/cgi/content/full/158/2/643">Pulmonary Arteriovenouse Malformation</a> I was like what. So other words to sum that up. The veins that connects to Nesa heart that leaves to her lungs not pumping enough blood to make into oxygen to send to her lungs. Thats why she short out of breath or barely can walk up 8 steps and why she so tired a lot.<br /><br />Now the liver transplant teams come into Nesa hospital room and introduce there self I knew this was coming but, I didn't want it to get to this point. They have to give her a new liver due to the low oxygen her liver just wont be able to take it and also this can help reverse her low oxygen problem. They said, some kids with Biliary Atresia this can happen to it's a low percent of kids that this can happen to so it happen that my daughter is one of the low percent. For days Nesa on the oxygen in the hospital and I am getting schooled on what will happen before, during and after the transplant. Then I am trying to explain the best way I can to Nesa about what is going on and what will happen. That's hard to do with a 7 year old. Nesa knowns she is different but, now trying to explain to her the reason why she gets tired just by taking 10 steps from her hospital bed to the bedroom.<br /><br />As of October 9, 2009 Nesa was put on the liver transplant list. <a href="http://www.unos.org/">UNOS</a> the transplant network.<br />We is finally home after all this time but, why we is home Nesa has to stay on oxygen until a new liver comes available 24-7 she is on oxygen so that means no school she will have to be home school the social workers at the hosptial is taking care of that. Also she has to be on her pulse opt machine thoughout the night and of course take all her meds and try to stay healthy until a new liver comes available.<br /><br />The downfall to this is trying my best to explain to Nesa. Also waiting for 3-6 months or a liver to possible come availabe for her. Also our hospital here don't do living donors and family memebers and friends as welling to get tested to see if they can donoate to Nesa. Also waiting on someone else to die grrrr. Also Nesa complaining about her oxygen nasal cords. Also me trying to hang in there. Also afterwards she still in the danger zone with rejection or infection and don't want to think about the negative outcome pass that.<br /><br />The good thing about this is my baby can get health again. Play again be a kid, kid again. <br />Also Nesa want to know the donors family and I like that she cares that much to want to know them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Nesa and my conversation:</strong><br />When I was explaining to her about her getting a new liver. She said, mom how they go live without a liver if I can't?<br />I said, well whoever liver you get will be gone up to heaven that person have to die first.<br /><strong>My Thoughts:</strong> How else do you supposed to tell a child that the person you getting a liver from will be dead. <br />She said, won't there's be dirty?<br />I said, well the doctors will clean it the best they can but, to keep the new liver working in you, you have to take care of yourself by taking all your meds and staying clean.<br />She said, I will.<br />Then one thing she said, that really caught me off guard but, I loved that she cared.<br />She said, Mom can I tell her mom thank you for the liver?<br /><strong>How I react and my thoughts:</strong> I just broke down crying. Telling you the truth I wasn't trying to be selfish but, I was so concern about my child I knew someone has to die in order for my child to get a liver but, I never thought of wanting to know the donors family until Nesa said, something. <br />I said, yeah we can see if we can get to know the person that gives you a liver family.<br /><br />Well right now in this region Nesa is at the bottom of the list her doctors working on within a week or so getting her to be number 1 on the list in our region so I am keeping my fingers cross and prayer that she be listed as number 1.<br /><br />So now you all see why I haven't been around much lately. Not to much of sewing or crocheting going on. To keep my mind busy I've been reading a lot either novels or reading up on transplants and all of that. <br /><br />But, in the mean time I am trying to keep my head up and spend plenty of time with my girls. We try to go out to the movies and out the eat as much as possible. I try to keep Nesa walking limited as much as possible. She misses school but, Monday I am taking her to say goodbye to her teachers and classmates for now. <br /><br />Oh also Nesa and I started a book it's like a count down to her new liver. Everyday she will write how she feels I am helping her to try to keep track of all her meds when she supposed to take them and stuff like that. She get to ask me questions as much as she wants. I thought this would be nice for her to keep track of how she feels and also for me to know what meds she is on for that day and doctors appts and so on.<br /><br />So wanted to update you all and let everyone know why I've been missing in action yet again. So will be taking a brake from blogging I won't for good will catch everyone up on what is going on from time to time. Or if I am working on something will update you all on that. I am working on finishing up Nesa afghan I want her to take it with her to the hosptial for when she gets a new liver. Other words I am trying to hang in there lots on my mind but, I am hanging in there as much as possible. School for me starts October 19 my mom will help to watch Nesa while I am gone. Working with be no longer for me right now cause all my focus is on Nesa and her getting well and I want to be around her as much as possible. School is only for 4 hours a day Monday-Friday and my school willing to work with me when Nesa is in the hosptial for any reasons. <br /><br />If anyone like to contact me at anytime you can do so. My email address is at the top of my blog. Questions or just want to talk that is cool. I try to check my emails a couple times a week depending on how I feel. <br /><br /><br />But, here go a few pictures of Nesa just took today so you can see she is doing ok just taking it easy until that time comes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43vScY15ORVPCC44OOEIZ9ERNzklgj_W88p8NJXukUh4mL6cn5HAiyG28QnRIOK-dhLWq70vhWN1i3H-3yVv7GRsn_mKFBvpnUKwXR2mbdXnN9yezKWrEhLVQMhasBceHR0sIqRzRKdxq/s1600-h/100_1758.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43vScY15ORVPCC44OOEIZ9ERNzklgj_W88p8NJXukUh4mL6cn5HAiyG28QnRIOK-dhLWq70vhWN1i3H-3yVv7GRsn_mKFBvpnUKwXR2mbdXnN9yezKWrEhLVQMhasBceHR0sIqRzRKdxq/s320/100_1758.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391416274980839474" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCotGr-02PH5L876FyQosrMleR5ajYOxx1MDZ-ERan3M1R63tqIQ2XzteVJDS2q_754Ln55y20J-VOELEb7YQjQj0SWKCVbO4MNNpn5FEY9TO9igUfoX-9AtV22RQLN8ef6mYzWDSREdPD/s1600-h/100_1756.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCotGr-02PH5L876FyQosrMleR5ajYOxx1MDZ-ERan3M1R63tqIQ2XzteVJDS2q_754Ln55y20J-VOELEb7YQjQj0SWKCVbO4MNNpn5FEY9TO9igUfoX-9AtV22RQLN8ef6mYzWDSREdPD/s320/100_1756.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391416269346569346" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and reading. Everyone take care.:) Have a great week.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-79224000292261167042009-08-30T09:06:00.000-07:002009-08-30T13:09:04.477-07:00So Much To Do In So Little TimeWell looks like I got my crocheting mojo back. There is so much I want to make since it's going to be getting colder soon I guess I tend to crochet more when it's colder I've noticed that a lot. Sew in the spring and summer crochet in the fall and winter hmmmmm well I guess that's just me. <br /><br /><br />Well have a little progress done on many projects. Well did finished that shirt dress for Nellie it's a shirt but, I have it flare out as a dress cute on her. Here she go modeling her shirt. <br /><br />How cute. Oh, my baby is so toothless. I don't think you all seen a picture of her since her 2 bottom teeth came out. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3870952337/" title="100_1745 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/3870952337_b76355a59f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1745" /></a><br />Front<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3870972205/" title="100_1746 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3870972205_07f9ec66ae_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1746" /></a><br />Back<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3870992987/" title="100_1749 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/3870992987_3d01349805_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1749" /></a><br />Close up<br /><br />Don't know what kind of yarn this is got it from a friend and it didn't have a lable on it it was just yarn she didn't want but, I like it I may take it to the yarn store just to find out what kind of yarn this is. It's soft. But, I used no pattern this is a little like her old crochet dress I made awhile back. I just mainly looked at that to get this how I wanted and of course used Nellie to make my measurements.<br /><br />Done in HDC and SC stitching and crocheted with a H hook.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now next project has been a working in progress for me I was to finished this last year but, then I just went on to other things and this project got away from me.<br /><br />This is a hexagon diamond afghan I am working on for my mom just got back to it but, very little progress because I find other things I want to do.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3871034997/" title="100_1751 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3871034997_a9af8ff93d_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1751" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now this is another hexagon afghan I was also working on I think the last time I posted any information was when I just started doing the hexagon and I probably had like 10 hexagon done. Well been working my hexagon butt off and now I have this to show for.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3871799320/" title="100_1750 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/3871799320_9942360411_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1750" /></a><br /><br />This I am making for Nesa. I have to say I have had a lot of progress and only been working on it for about 2 days on and off. I am trying to make this as tall as Nesa so hoping some more progress with this comes along this upcoming week.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now this next project is for me and my bed. I believed I started this this year not so sure don't remember but, I have been working with this on and off for months but, decided to hop to it more a couple days ago. I have to say it's coming along.<br /><br />View 1 <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3871838380/" title="100_1752 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3871838380_f72b52f110_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1752" /></a><br /><br />View 2 <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3871857268/" title="100_1753 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3871857268_e8e4fd0c7a_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1753" /></a><br /><br />As you can see on view 2 it's on my bed I am half way there. It now comes to the middle of my bed now so looks like I am getting closer to being done with this. My goal is to be down with this by the middle of next month like around the 20th or somewhere. But, if I work on it more I may be done with this in a week. Wish me luck.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now this is another work in progress for me. My goal is to be done by Christmas since I wasn't able to finish my mom hexagon diamand shape afghan last year. I decide to suprise her with this afghan. I am not going to show her this at all it's a suprise. It will be a suprise to me when I finish lol.<br /><br /><br />I have a couple of quilting books and magazines. I came across this blanket that is called Tropico.<br />Look below.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3871112133/" title="100_1755 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3871112133_8237053e45_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1755" /></a><br /><br /><br />I liked the graph to this so I say well I don't quilt but, I crochet so what's wrong with me making those into squares and make that myself. But, in totally different colors then for this quilt. Hmmmm smart huh lol. <br /><br />So, so far I have this done.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3871876040/" title="100_1754 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/3871876040_96d33eb601_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1754" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Not much just started Thursday and I say I have about 60 sqaures done so far. So that's good. Don't know how many more I need and I don't want to know. I am just going to do like 3 rows at a time and connect them as I go. I think that's best lol. So really wish me luck on this one. I think I will totally love this project after I am done. I know my mom will she been waiting for me to finish a whole afghan for her for awhile. :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ok future upcoming projects. My sister want me to crochet a baby block that rattles for my niece so I will start that soon. Also I wanted to crochet a boy and girl ABC blanket or just a baby blanket and probably sell them. I also want to get started on winter things for me and my girls sewing and crocheting. Probably after I finished my afghan I want to start on my shrug that turns into a vest, scraf, cape, and jacket. My sister want one too. So lots of projects ahead of me.<br /><br /><br /><br />Well lots to do. I start school again October the 19th so I am getting as much done as I can since I am back at home and I get bored very easy. But, since I have been crocheting I've noticed I do miss it. Love the acomplishment I feel when I finish something that is so suprise and done by me. At times I still can't believe how far I've coming to just starting to crochet by teaching myself thou books and the internet to crocheting a block that wasn't staight for nothing lol to now crocheting things I can't believe I can do even when I do it without a pattern. I am amazed at that so much. Love have a unique talent that I can pass down to my kids then they can pass down to theres as well.<br /><br /><br />Well enough of my chit chatting let me get off this computer and get crocheting and cook my Sunday dinner. Thanks for stopping by my blog. <br />Everyone take care and have a great week. :) <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-3185233625648865202009-08-25T17:49:00.000-07:002009-08-25T18:02:41.861-07:00WOW Where Have The Time GONEOk quick update. Been away way to long been so busy this summer. We all went to Indiana, Chicago and other cities in Wisconsin so we have been so busy that I have been behing on blogging for awhile.<br /><br />Also Nesa been in and out of the hospital for the pass 2 months but, she is doing ok. School starts on the first so she is ready to go back to schoo. This year Nellie will be able to go to school also she will be going to K4 can't wait.<br /><br />I on the other hand had to put my radiology classes on hold due that they couldn't find my last credits grrrrrr from when I was in school before since the school closed down it's hard to prove my college credits grrr but, oh well that opens the door for me to start my Medical Assistant classes in October and since they made a mistake it's on them and I don't have to worry about that money I own hmmm so it all works out for the better lol. I am happy and can't wait to go back to school also liking that my sister will be also going for the same thing MA also and we will be going to the same school so shoot we never should say that we don't have a study buddy lol when we can study with each other. I am so proud of her for wanting to go back to school oh and myself lol. <br /><br />But, enough about that. <br />I haven't been doing any big sewing just been the fixer upper for people that need something fixed up on jeans, shirts, skirts, dress, purses and so on. Mainly the fixer upper type thing since I been so busy I haven't been able to agree to anyone or myself to do a big project.<br /><br />Well since fall is around the corner I noticed this is the time I start crocheting a lot and I started making a dress for Nellie it's like a shirt where she can wear legging with it. I am also working on my mom's afghan that I have been working on for a year lol oh and also my afghan that I am so trying to finish by December that's my gold.<br /><br />I have some upcoming crocheting projects I like to do. I was watching Knitting Daily where there was this shrug that turns into a vest, scarf, jacket, cape and more and it was doing in knitting I was like in aww at it and said, I can do that in crocheting so I am going to give that a try soon as I start I will start taking pictures.<br /><br />No picture update don't have my camera at home with me but, in this upcoming week will try to take pictures of Nellie shirt I am working on and hopefully I can start on some new crocheting projects. I just need crochet juices. LOL <br /><br />Don't have any sewing projects up my sleeve just yet but, want to make me a couple pair of jeans and some shirts. <br /><br />Ok that's it.<br /><br />Sorry I been gone gone gone lol.<br /><br />Everyone take care and happy crocheting, sewing, knitting whatever you do that is creatived.<br /><br />Take care everyone.:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-24677378924130153632009-07-06T13:25:00.000-07:002009-07-06T15:07:07.389-07:00I've Been Sewing My Butt OffI hope everyone had a great 4th of July. My family and I had a great time eatting up a storm lol. <br /><br />But, I got to get in a bit of sewing this pass weekend. So wanted to show you all my latest projects.<br /><br />I did me some gaucho pants and a shirt. Did Nesa 2 outfits.<br /><br /><br />But, first let me run you down about mines.<br /><br /><br />My gaucho pants that I so love. Done with McCall 5251<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3695668646/" title="100_1714 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3695668646_890e0c0db2.jpg" width="306" height="500" alt="100_1714" /></a><br />Front<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3694869137/" title="100_1718 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3694869137_6190890c52.jpg" width="299" height="500" alt="100_1718" /></a><br />Back<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now here go my shirt. I did this from Butterrick 5001 but, the pattern is a dress I only did the top part for my shirt and added more fabric to make a fuller shirt that hangs on the left side of the shirt. Love this fabric and love how I made this pattern my own.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3694880857/" title="100_1727 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3694880857_6c61431cf3.jpg" width="440" height="500" alt="100_1727" /></a><br />Front<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3694887577/" title="100_1729 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2405/3694887577_e106d9f18b.jpg" width="330" height="500" alt="100_1729" /></a><br />Back<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3695705308/" title="100_1732 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3695705308_3e177cbd92.jpg" width="372" height="500" alt="100_1732" /></a><br />While it is tied on the side of the shirt. It can be tied and untied.<br />As you can see in the back I love reading lol.<br /><br /><br />Now on with the show with Nesa outfit. No pattern done here. I used some old shorts of Nesa's for my draft. Alsot his fabric I only had 1 yard of it and I made it worth it. Used flannel for this outfit. It's a short and a short sleeve jacket/bolero. Size 6, 7<br /><br />The bottom of the shorts has 2 ribbon bows on both sides of the legs. Jacket/bolero is shorter in the front but, made it longer in the back.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3695722514/" title="100_1734 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/3695722514_9b72f0f50e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_1734" /></a><br />Front <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3694964053/" title="100_1737 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3694964053_98f02f7946.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_1737" /></a><br />Back<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3695740974/" title="100_1735 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3695740974_96dd74482c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_1735" /></a><br />Close up on jacket/bolero<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3695757734/" title="100_1736 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/3695757734_df431c3e1f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_1736" /></a><br />Close up on shorts<br /><br /><br />I liked this fabric for this next outfit that I did for Nesa. I also didn't use a pattern just used Nesa as my model for her outfit. Also had 1 yard of this fabric as well. I call this school girl outfit. Nesa wanted a skirt and I thought of those school uniforms for this outfit. It's down in pleats.<br /><br />Skirt and bolero/jacket shorter bolero/jacket. This outfit can be wored with out the jacket as well but, thinking about added a button to the bottom of the jacket. <br /><br />Don't mind the shirt she will really wear this with a plain white shirt.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3695791892/" title="100_1738 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3695791892_d036af3b68.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_1738" /></a><br />Front<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3695017511/" title="100_1741 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3695017511_717e2e9699.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_1741" /></a><br />Back<br /><br />Ok I guess that is all for now. I also been crocheting but, didn't want to update with my crocheting until I am done with it completely wanted on on something for Nesa with those pink crochet squares I showed before that was a start but, I am a little farther ahead now.<br /><br />Sorry that most of the pictures are so big. Didn't get a chance to edit the pictures and crop them up sorry. :) But, I think you all get the point of the pics.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for dropping in. Hope everyone have a great week. Take care. Now got to go and look at my fellow bloggers blogs. :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-23509696865871495432009-06-28T11:32:00.000-07:002009-06-28T12:13:52.765-07:00McCall 4764My latest project is finally done. I whipped it up today. I been had it all cut out but, finally since I don't have school on my mind I was able to get it finished. Oh congrats to me. I was taking a small CNA class while I was taking up my Radiologist classes. I took my state examine test yesterday and I passed so I am a CNA I am waiting for my name to pop up on the CNA list for the state. That is proof that I am a CNA and can work in any health care place. I wanted to do this while I finished up school for Radiologist. YAY ME.<br /><br />Ok no with the outfit I made for Nesa.<br /><br />McCalls 4764<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3668389175/" title="100_1712 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3668389175_643dd5339a_m.jpg" width="185" height="240" alt="100_1712" /></a><br />Front<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3669175516/" title="100_1708 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3669175516_efb528ca78_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="100_1708" /></a><br />Back<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3669184264/" title="100_1710 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/3669184264_ca4b9fd6ec_m.jpg" width="240" height="189" alt="100_1710" /></a><br />Close up on shirt<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3669189388/" title="100_1711 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3669189388_b298baba68_m.jpg" width="240" height="166" alt="100_1711" /></a><br />Close up on skirt<br /><br /><br />I did the skirt with the 2 tiers and a shirt from this same pattern.<br /><br />I will put my review in as well.<br /><br /><b>Pattern Description: </b> 2 tier skirt with a shirt<br /><br /><b>Pattern Sizing:</b> the skirt is a size 7 and the shirt is a 8<br /><br /><b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b> some what I changed the pattern a bit.<br /><br /><b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b> Yes very easy<br /><br /><b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b> I didn't have any dislikes. I liked the 2 tier on the skirt first time doing a 2 tier.<br /><br /><b>Fabric Used:</b> cotton and satin ribbon for the bottom of the shirt. Ribbon 1 1/2<br /><br /><b>Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:</b> Did the double tier but, made the top part of the tier in a shorter way then what the pattern asked for. Did elastic in the waist band of the skirt since my daughter is smaller in the waist.<br /><br />For the shirt didn't do the side ties since my daughter has a fuller belly it didn't look right. Also added ribbon to the bottom of the shirt to give it a bit of design.<br /><br /><b>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</b> Yes, would sew it again in a different fabric. I do recommend<br /><br /><b>Conclusion: </b> Loved how it turned out my daughter loves the sunflower fabric I that was used. Great for a little girl.<br /><br /><br />Also I have some upcoming projects that I want to sew for myself.<br /><br />I need to buy some fabric so I can make me a couple of work srubs for when I go find me a CNA job. <br /><br />But, I want to make these that is in this picture.<br />Some gauchos and a wrap shirt the pattern shows a dress but, I wasn't going to make the dress I was going to make the shirt part of the dress I will figure it out.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3669213734/" title="100_1713 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3669213734_63efeee983_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1713" /></a><br /><br /><br />I hope everyone is doing great I am hanging in there trying to keep my hobbies in mind so I want go crazy.<br /><br />Everyone have a great week take care. :)<br /><br />Thanks for visiting. Now I have to catch up on my favorite blogs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-44967191647528985332009-06-19T09:21:00.000-07:002009-06-19T10:55:10.494-07:00Hi You AllA very quick update on what has been going on. I have been reading a lot lately finished up 5 books in about 1 week wow on a roll lol. I have a big test coming up next week Friday so I will be studying for that for the next week.<br /><br />Well update on my girls. Nesa bday was June 10th my baby is now 7 years old. We had her a bday BBQ party on June 12. Nesa had a Hannah Montana bday theme.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3641046727/" title="100_1656 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3641046727_f3deddb066_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1656" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3641867522/" title="100_1662 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3641867522_b9594f5fed_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1662" /></a><br /><br /><br />Then on June 13th my friend daughter had a bday pool party so my girls had so much fun both days. Here go my girls having fun. I liked this pool place it's located inside of a hotel and I like that the water isn't as high. The highest is 3'6 and they have lifeguards so the girls had a ball. We supposed to go back probably July 3 or the 4th just so the girls can have them a ball.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3641879982/" title="100_1674 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3641879982_6c5921114e_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1674" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3641083471/" title="100_1679 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3641083471_a5625ef4b8_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1679" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3641095771/" title="100_1681 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3641095771_28f0665481_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1681" /></a><br /><br /><br />I have been crocheting a little here and there. I am in the progress on doing Nesa a afghan in like 8 different colors. Since I did Nellie one a long time ago lol I finally decided to get started on Nesa one. So far I have the hot pink squares done. I am going to figure out as I go how I will do this.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3641941870/" title="100_1684 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3641941870_3e39dcd330_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1684" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Also I am finished with crocheting for my small pillows for my couch. I just have to block it and I need some more tan fabric so I can make the pillow and use this as the outside decor of the pillow. I am doing 2 of them. First need to block these.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3641121083/" title="100_1683 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3641121083_2792a2aceb_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1683" /></a><br /><br /><br />Also I am trying to get back into my sewing. I was going to finished up Nesa a bday outfit but, time got away from me I never had time to get started on it. So I went on ahead and cut out what I want to make but, yet to get started sewing. I will soon. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3641917756/" title="100_1682 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3641917756_7b2eafc6ca_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1682" /></a><br /><br /><br />Well that's my update. We is doing great over here. <br /><br />Everyone have a great weekend and take care. :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-24409241685339478752009-06-05T20:10:00.000-07:002009-06-05T21:42:20.621-07:00Before and After (Couch and Chair Remodel)Well I am back wasn't gone long got to squeeze in more of my crafts this week. I am going to give you all before and after pictures warning watching all my pictures of my before and after may get you to be more crafty lol. :)<br /><br /><br />Well I have been gone Craigslist crazy lately. I never thought to use Craigslist until one of the girls in my class was telling me about things she got off of Craigslist. I was like girl you better watch yourself. Because a couple months ago there was some crazy man on Craigslist meeting women and killing them but, she let me know when she go pick up the things she buy she makes sure not to go alone. So I applaue her for that right there. <br /><br />I been wanting to start on my living room to get me a living room set but, I wasn't trying to spend 500.00 dollars or more just on a couch and chair. So after searching Craigslist list I found a great size couch and chair and the owner just wanted 35.00 dollars for it. YEP that's right 35.00 dollars incase you didn't get that the first time lol. I was like what the hack. I was like what could be wrong with this couch and chair. So I email her and went on ahead taking my sister and friend with me just incase. We seen the set and it wasn't much wrong with it just needed to be cleaned and plus her family moved out the house and didn't want to take it with them. So I got it and was like ok I can do something with this. I am a sewer so I can put in my little touches into this couch.<br /><br /><br />So here go the before picture. I didn't take the pictures I got the couch and chair and go working on it before I took the before pictures so I email the owner asking her if she can send me the pics that she had on Craigslist.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599825802/" title="chair by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3599825802_d19b453db4_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="chair" /></a><br />Before Chair<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599049387/" title="100_1648 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3599049387_f5c746fbdd_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1648" /></a><br />After Chair<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599896334/" title="100_1654 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3599896334_1cd2e90c75_m.jpg" width="240" height="190" alt="100_1654" /></a><br />After Chair again<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599836492/" title="couch by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3599836492_ea16df111d_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="couch" /></a><br />Before Couch<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599053953/" title="100_1649 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3599053953_34e998746a_m.jpg" width="240" height="113" alt="100_1649" /></a><br />After Couch<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599890270/" title="100_1653 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3599890270_1250c99660_m.jpg" width="240" height="113" alt="100_1653" /></a><br />After Couch again<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you look close you can see that the couch and chair seating pillows are a tan. I changed those as well.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599060789/" title="100_1650 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3599060789_825724987e_m.jpg" width="240" height="94" alt="100_1650" /></a><br />This fabric is on the back of couch and chair. Cute huh<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599073809/" title="100_1652 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3599073809_a3611d29de_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1652" /></a><br />Also I have this same fabric at the bottom of the couch and chair as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599875756/" title="100_1651 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3599875756_ffcc3dbefb_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1651" /></a><br />Cute button aint it. I took all the buttons off the couch and chair and cover it with the fabric and resewn it back onto the couch and chair.<br /><br /><br /><br />My fingers are now tired and hurting. I did all this by sewing with a big eye knead and with embroderying thread. That was some work there but, the after pictures paid off.<br /><br /><br /><br />I had so many pillows from when I had my old living room set that I kept. I decided to take some of my pillows and cover them with the fabric so it can go with the couch and chair.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599034353/" title="100_1646 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3599034353_99954d200e_m.jpg" width="240" height="234" alt="100_1646" /></a><br />See the before pillow<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599041493/" title="100_1647 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3599041493_879228370a_m.jpg" width="240" height="213" alt="100_1647" /></a><br />After pillow<br /><br />I also cover up pillows with that tan fabric.<br /><br /><br />I am also doing more for my new/used couch and chair. I am going to make some armrest with some tan fabric for the armrest of the couch and chair. I also want to cover up more pillows with fabric.<br /><br /><br />Iam also working on some crochet things to add to my set. Here below is the start of some mini pillows that is a fan design. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3599094619/" title="100_1655 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3599094619_44d394e886_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1655" /></a><br />Cute so far. I need to block this. I have more work to do with this one. I want to do 2 pillows in this fan design.<br /><br /><br /><br />I also want to take that same design and make a throw using the colors that I have in the fabrics. Tan, brown, cream and blue. So that can be something you can toss on the couch. :)<br /><br />So what you all think. My mom came by and see what I did now she want me to fix up her couch oh by the way she also got her a new/used couch great deal as well. :)<br /><br />Thanks for looking. Hope everyone have a great weekend. My weekend is to start cutting out fabric to try to get started on a outfit for Nesa her bday is Wednesday and I wanted her to wear something nice on her bday. I am having her a bday BBQ party at my house Friday the 12th and she can't wait. But, this weekend I want to try to catch up on my reading and catch up on my shows on my DVR so everyone take care this weekend. :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-60413622188500007452009-05-28T11:52:00.000-07:002009-05-28T12:29:22.771-07:00My First Dress Made For Me By MeHey blogger friends. I aint gone just yet. I finally got to get a little project done. It took me a week to get it done but, it was totally worth it after I finished. Due to me working and going to school I got to throw in a bit of sewing ever day making plans on what I will finish everyday so I could get this done.<br /><br />I love how it came out. I am not a dress fan but, I wanted to do this in denim and see how it comes out. Plus since it has a belt to go with it I totally had to do this pattern and see would I love it.<br /><br /><br />I did the pattern by Butterrick 5194.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3574106920/" title="100_1639 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3574106920_c6c61ca42d_m.jpg" width="143" height="240" alt="100_1639" /></a><br />Front<br />I used this pretty blueish cotton fabric for the inside lining only at the top of the dress. I like how I let a little of it shows at the collar. :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3574114252/" title="100_1640 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3574114252_6ce36ac074_m.jpg" width="188" height="240" alt="100_1640" /></a><br />Close up on fron<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3573313483/" title="100_1638 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3573313483_68c72ecb76_m.jpg" width="118" height="240" alt="100_1638" /></a><br />Another front<br />Also as you can tell I have a pocket on my right side of the dress. The pattern asked for 2 pockets but, I only wanted one pocket. I also like how the pocket hides you cant tell it's there. :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3574133078/" title="100_1642 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3574133078_fbdf667f9d_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="100_1642" /></a><br />Back<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3574127574/" title="100_1641 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3574127574_8e1d2d0d45_m.jpg" width="231" height="240" alt="100_1641" /></a><br />Close up on back<br /><br /><br />Here go my pattern review.<br /><br /><b>Pattern Description: </b> A denim dress<br /><br /><b>Pattern Sizing:</b> 22W<br /><br /><b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b> A little it did look a bit like it.<br /><br /><b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b> Very easy to understand.<br /><br /><b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b> I didn't have any dislikes I just did my own alternations on what I wanted to change.<br /><br /><b>Fabric Used:</b> Denim and cotton<br /><br /><b>Notions Used:</b> 5 buttons that measure in 1 1/8 inches<br /><br /><b>Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:</b> Only did one pocket instead of two pockets. Only did 2 of the belt loops in the back of the dress. I cut it shorter to the knees but, I also added a bit of denim and gave it a bit of a hem at the bottom. Serged to the lining of the opening only used a little of the cotton fabric for the inside of the lining where the collar is and a bit of the opening of the dress. The one pocket also have the same fabric of the lining.<br /><br /><b>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</b> I would sew this again but, with a different fabric. I would recommend it also.<br /><br /><b>Conclusion: </b> This is the first dress I have every made for myself. I like how I can show off my waist with this dress with the belt that was one reason why I decided to make this dress. It worked out great I gave it my own unique-ness to it with my own style to make it my own.<br /><br /><br /><br />There you have it my latest projects. A dress. My very first dress made for me by me. :)<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Hope everyone have a great week. Take care. Of course I will be back with another project soon. :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-18883571094903452642009-05-17T15:41:00.000-07:002009-05-17T15:49:23.432-07:00I've Been MIA To LongSorry guys I know I know I have been MIA way to long WOW didn't know it was that long. I have been so busy. I am now back working full time and going to school to become a radiologist so I haven't been doing much sewing or crocheting and when I do sew or crochet I just can't never finish the projects like I want to do to me studying so much. Have a big test tomorrow so wish me luck on that one. Other words I have been checking on on a few blogs today it totally got me inspired to get back in the funk of things. I also was inspired watching this new sewing show called Fashion Show and that totally got me wanting to sew something. Friends and family been like why you haven't been sewing or crocheting when they know the answer to that. But, I have been reading like crazy to keep my mind busy.<br /><br />My girls are doing great. Nesa will be 7 next month. I postpone me moving to Green Bay my BF decided to move here instand so now my living room isn't my sewing area no more well I had to give up a little of space in there so now I have a corner for my sewing area but, yet to get in there and sew. But, my goal is to get a living room set and decorate it with my sewing. Make the pillows the curtains and all so my BF glad that I have that sewing in me it can help to save money there.<br /><br /><br />I hope everyone is doing great in the bloggin world and hoping my blogging friends didn't totally forget about me lol. I will try to get in the groove of things and try to update more offen you all have to remember this the first time I stayed gone this long for so long.<br /><br />Everyone have a great week. Take care<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-72304399267150144682009-03-17T12:16:00.000-07:002009-03-17T12:24:30.232-07:00Quick Update NO PicturesI am still around. After my sewing marathon I guess I needed a little brake. Plus I have been busy traveling back and forth to Green Bay, WI.<br /><br />Also Nellie bday was March 4th and her bday party was on the 6th sorry no pictures I left my dang camera at home grrrr but, Nellie had a ball at Chuck E Cheese. It was a great bday party for her.<br /><br />I haven't been sewing or crocheting for awhile I am in the process of spring cleaning and decided to get a lot of things out of my house before I move. So wanted to let those that may want some things know that right now I am selling my Brothers serger on ebay soon I wanted to sell a few crochet and sewing books. But, first my serger so if those that may want a serger here is where I posted it.<br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190294487433"><strong>Brother 1034D Serger</strong></a><br /><br /><br />I thank everyone for all the great feedback on all my latest sewing projects. I will soon get back into sewing soon right now been so busy to even sit down long enough at the sewing machine. <br /><br />Like right now on my way out the house Nesa have a denist appointment. <br /><br />So everyone take care. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Just want to let everyone know I am still doing ok just busy much.:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-30753768050265874792009-02-24T16:53:00.000-08:002009-02-24T19:39:33.287-08:004 Day Sewing MarathonWell been sewing my butt off lately so wanted to update with all of my latest projects.:)<br /><br />Well since spring is around the corner I thought I would start on doing a little bit of spring clothes for myself. <br /><br />Thanks to the comments about my hair ladies was trying something new by giving it a bit of red. :)<br /><br />Oh by the way warning this post contents a couple of reviews also my daughter <strong>Nesa </strong>is the one taking my pictures she begged to take them so I let her try it out. :)She did a great job. Don't you all think?<br /><br /><em><strong>Saturday shirt number 1</strong></em> A 3 hour project.<br />So let me start off with this tunic that is by <a href="http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5556.htm?search=5556&page=1"><strong>McCall 5556</strong></a><br /><br />I totally love this fabric loving the colors and all. This fabric was only 1.50 a yard at Walmart and I got 3 yards. :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3307376031/" title="100_1611 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3307376031_8e395bd9ee_m.jpg" width="185" height="240" alt="100_1611" /></a><br />Front<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3308212720/" title="100_1612 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3308212720_bf2fe0d4fd_m.jpg" width="201" height="240" alt="100_1612" /></a><br />Back<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=37088"><strong>Pattern Review:</strong></a><br /><br /><strong>Fabric: </strong> Double Knit<br /><br /><strong>Pattern Description: </strong> Loose fitting, pullover tunic has self or contrast collar, collar band, front band and hem bands with side slits, button and loop closures, three-quarter length sleeves; tunics A, B have contrast sleeve bands with slit opening, button and loop closures; sleeves for tunic C consist of upper and lower sections with stays and bubble-effect finishing.<br /><br /><strong>Pattern Sizing:</strong> (8-10-12-14-16), (18W-20W-22W-24W) I did 24W<br /><br /><strong>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? </strong> Some what it looked like the picture I just changed alot of details.<br /><br /><strong>Were the instructions easy to follow?</strong> Very easy to read and understand.<br /><br /><strong>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? </strong> Didn't have any dislikes at all.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Fabric Used:</strong> Blueish green double knit.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: </strong> Didn't use the back or front hem band, just did a small hem by folding and sergering to make my own hem edging. Gave it more of a V shape done the middle of the front of the shirt didn't do the buttons. Also didn't use the sleeve stay because I didn't want a stiff sleeve I wanted a bell like sleeve for more of a flow to it.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</strong> Yeah, I will sew this again and recommend it. It's a great tunic with lightweight fabric for spring wear.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Like how it came out came out lovely. I think I did a great job with this tunic.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now here go my <strong>Sunday</strong> shirt number 2 I worked yet another 3 hour project. This fabric I used for this tunic was also 1.50 a yard at Walmart I got 3 yards.<br /><br /><br />This pattern is also another <a href="http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5757.htm?search=5757&page=1"><strong>McCall 5757</strong></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3307327857/" title="100_1597 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3307327857_e8fed1d6d8_m.jpg" width="192" height="240" alt="100_1597" /></a><br />Front<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3307335391/" title="100_1599 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3307335391_d524277776_m.jpg" width="189" height="240" alt="100_1599" /></a><br />Back<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=37086"><strong>Pattern Review:</strong></a><br /><br /><strong>Fabric: </strong> Silk Double Knit<br /><br /><strong>Pattern Description: </strong> Tunics A, B, C have front pleats and sleeve variations; tunic A has short sleeves with lower pleated sections and self-fabric flowers; tunic B has three-quarter length sleeves with lower pleated sections and ribbon with purchased applique and jewel stones; tunic C has long sleeves.<br /><br /><strong>Pattern Sizing:</strong> (8-10-12-14-16), (18W-20W-22W-24W) I did 22W<br /><br /><strong>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? </strong> Nah not really did a few changes in the alternation area. But, somewhat I sticked to most of the details.<br /><br /><strong>Were the instructions easy to follow?</strong> Very easy to read and understand.<br /><br /><strong>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? </strong> Didn't have any dislikes at all.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Fabric Used:</strong> Silk double knit, black, grey and light blue<br /><br /><br /><strong>Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: </strong> I did longer sleeves and gave it a bell like to the sleeves. Didn't do ribbons or jewels appliques or roess on the top side of the tunic.<br /><br /><strong>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</strong> Yeah, I will sew this again and recommend it. It's a great tunic with lightweight fabric for spring wear.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Like how it came out came out it's very nice looking on me. I think I did a great job with this tunic.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now <strong>Monday</strong> project yet another shirt number 3. Yet this project was 4 hours. This fabric also was 1.50 a yard at Walmart and I brought 3 yards.<br /><br /><br />This pattern is by <a href="http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5768.htm?search=5768&page=1"><strong>McCall 5768</strong></a><br /><br />I like this pattern but, after seeing it in a picture I don't think I should of used that color purple I was trying something new there but, don't think purple looks great on me. :(<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3308170376/" title="100_1603 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3308170376_4ed0d0d00c_m.jpg" width="201" height="240" alt="100_1603" /></a><br />Front<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3308176176/" title="100_1604 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3308176176_55a23e7fe2_m.jpg" width="209" height="240" alt="100_1604" /></a><br />Back<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=37084"><strong>Pattern Review:</strong></a><br /><br /><strong>Fabric: </strong> Silk Double Knit<br /><br /><strong>Pattern Description: </strong> Loose fitting, pullover tunic in two lengths or ankle length caftan has contrast front and back neck band, inverted pleat at center front, slightly flared, above wrist sleeve with or without contrast sleeve bands and side slits; all garments have narrow hems; tunic A has instructions for contrast yo-yos included and two-piece sleeves; tunic B has contrast trim.<br /><br /><strong>Pattern Sizing:</strong> 18W-20W-22W-24W), KK(26W-28W-30W-32W) I did 24W<br /><br /><strong>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? </strong> So so I did a lot of the details in the pattern but, did some changes to make it my own.<br /><br /><strong>Were the instructions easy to follow?</strong> Very easy to read and understand.<br /><br /><strong>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? </strong> Didn't have any dislikes at all.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Fabric Used:</strong> Silk double knit, purple, grey, black<br /><br /><br /><strong>Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: </strong> Didn't use the patch work at the top going around the collar. I also closed up my front collar piece it don't have that open open doing down the middle in the front.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</strong> Yeah, I will sew this again and recommend it. It's a great tunic with lightweight fabric for spring wear.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Like how it came out came out it's very nice looking on me. I think I did a great job with this tunic.<br /><br /><br /><br />My <strong>Tuesday </strong> project. (Jacket)This fabric was 6.50 a yard got 6 yards from Walmart. A 6 to 8 hour project.<br /><br />Pattern is from <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/dv1_v4.cfm?design=3870"><strong>Simplicity 3870</strong></a><br /><br /><br />In the making:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3307311585/" title="100_1594 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3307311585_d901df3b04_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1594" /></a><br />Picture 1 jacket<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3308154218/" title="100_1595 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3308154218_5b4f71f460_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1595" /></a><br />Picture 2 lining<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3308198530/" title="100_1616 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3308198530_8c8d61e63d_m.jpg" width="176" height="240" alt="100_1616" /></a><br />Front 1<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3307370939/" title="100_1617 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3307370939_2f68b0e4a5_m.jpg" width="153" height="240" alt="100_1617" /></a><br />Front 2<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3308183500/" title="100_1610 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3308183500_d9af03d9f7_m.jpg" width="240" height="179" alt="100_1610" /></a><br />Back<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3307347449/" title="100_1608 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/3307347449_ca97bf142e_m.jpg" width="240" height="100" alt="100_1608" /></a><br />Back close up on button and waist band<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3307365435/" title="100_1615 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3307365435_79c057b9c6_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_1615" /></a><br />Close up on lining in the inside<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=37087"><strong>Pattern Review:</strong></a><br /><br /><strong>Fabric: </strong> Pleather/Leather and cotton<br /><br /><strong>Pattern Description: </strong> A jacket with 4 pockets C, a jacket with no pockets B. Plus Size Jacket, Gauchos and Pants<br /><br /><br /><strong>Pattern Sizing:</strong> 18W-20W-22W-24W), KK(26W-28W-30W-32W) I did 26W<br /><br /><strong>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? </strong> So so I did a lot of the details in the pattern but, did some changes to make it my own.<br /><br /><strong>Were the instructions easy to follow?</strong> Very easy to read and understand.<br /><br /><strong>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? </strong> Didn't have any dislikes at all.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Fabric Used:</strong> Black Leather and blue cotton for the lining<br /><br /><br /><strong>Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: </strong> Didn't do all 4 pockets only did 2 pockets did my own pocket sizing 7 by 7 and the flap 6 1/2 inches long. I wanted my pockets to be bigger then what the pattern asks for. I also used 8 buttons size 7/8 gold. I did my own measurements for the button holes in the front of the jacket I did 5 inches apart from each other. I also made a slice on the right and left side of the jacket at the bottom to give it that more of a movement to ti so it wont be so tight around my waist since I was working with leather. I also added a fabric piece that measures in 1 1/2 inches in width that is sewn around the back of the jacket where the waist is. I also added a little flap fold with a button right there also to give it a more of a design to it. To give it my own design I change this jacket a bit as you can see.<br /><br /><strong>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</strong> Yeah would sew this again probably in denim since leather works up a lot of time I think I would do it in a lighter weight fabric next time.<br /><br /><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Like how this came out love that I gave it my own style to fit me. :)<br /><br /><br />Ok that's it. I just showed you all my 4 day marathon that I did. I just was so inspired for the pass couple of days and just couldn't pull myself away from my sewing maching. But, now going to take a couple of day brake now. Going to get back into reading and want to try out a few crochet projects again. <br /><br /><br />Thanks everyone for stopping by to check out my blog. Thanks for everyone that keep visiting and living me great comments it totally helps me to know that others to at least like most of the things I do.<br /><br />Everyone take care.:)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704836940049154718.post-62610816473056422642009-02-20T11:24:00.000-08:002009-02-20T14:30:11.879-08:00My Capelet and Belt M5764Thanks goodness it's Friday. So what do everyone have plan this weekend?<br />My weekend will content a bit of reading and sewing. Tomorrow Project Runway will be have a little marathorn of a couple of the old shows so that will inspire me to get my sewing on. I have been behind on a bit of sewing since I been reading up a storm late. <br /><br />But, I decided to throw my book down long enough to finally finish my capelet with belt.<br />This is my first time doing a capelet so bare with me. It worked out great liked how it turned out. I also have to confess I am not a green wearing type of gal just never could get into wearing green but, I gave this fabric a shoot. I wanted to change up my colors a bit but, I did keep in on a dark green so it would look a little black in the dark so I couldn't give up my dark colors way to much lol.<br /><br />But, here go my capelet and belt pattern is by <a href="http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5764.htm?search=m5764&page=1"><strong>McCall 5764</strong></a><br />Front<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3295179507/" title="100_1588 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3295179507_788b1b3922_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="100_1588" /></a><br /><br />Close up on front<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3295172211/" title="100_1587 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/3295172211_e501910e67_m.jpg" width="240" height="202" alt="100_1587" /></a><br /><br />Back<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3296010040/" title="100_1590 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3296010040_1c5e0d2639_m.jpg" width="168" height="240" alt="100_1590" /></a><br /><br />Back again<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15975483@N03/3295187965/" title="100_1591 by Lesalicious, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3295187965_4f76a92314_m.jpg" width="131" height="240" alt="100_1591" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=36920"><strong>Pattern Review:</strong></a><br /><b>Pattern Description: </b> MISSES’ ANDWOMEN’S CAPELETS AND BELT: Loose fitting, unlined, waist or hip length capelet has collar variations and front buttonhole and button closures; capelets C, D have belt and faced openings and back loop for belt; capelet D has optional topstitching on collar.<br /><br /><b>Pattern Sizing:</b>(18W-20W-22W-24W) I used the 22<br /><br /><b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b> Yep somewhat I did a lot of changes compared to the one on the envelope<br /><br /><b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b> Yes, they was so so what easy as I went I just flow with it on my own.<br /><br /><b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b> Didn't have any dislikes at all<br /><br /><b>Fabric Used:</b> Used a stretch satin fabric that had these white pinstripe decor going down the fabric to give it that stretchy-ness to it. Also used white and green cotton for the inside lining to the open part of the capelet and also used that same fabric for the belt to give it that reverse type thing to the belt so that means there isn't a right or wrong when it comes to the belt. I also have 3 dark green buttons size 1 1/2 for closure :)<br /><br /><b>Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:</b> I didn't make the button holes in the front for the belt to loop though. I wanted my belt to come around the capelet to give it more closure to where my arms are. I also only did 3 buttons but, I made 4 button holes<br /><br /><b>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</b> Yeah I will sew this again but, I will give it a try in sewing it in denim.<br /><br /><b>Conclusion: </b> I like how this turned out it worked up great I just did a little alterations to it to make it more a little more of me when it comes to the capelet. I like that it's green never really wear green so this worked out great.<br /><br /><br />So there you have it my latest sewing project still no crocheting projects to report. Hoping to get back into my crocheting soon. :) But, until then have some sewing projects that I want to start on this weekend. Or at least start cutting out. I have plans for me 3 shirts and some tan jeans. :)Wish me luck.<br /><br /><br />Hope everyone have a great weekend everyone take care. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more" src="http://cdnll.img1.imagechef.com/w/071229/pur69e41446cabc65c8.jpg"/> </a><img border="0" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/JnB*PTExOTkwMDYxMzQwNDYmcD*xMTkzMSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXI=.jpg" height="0"/><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Lesa25/blinkiebloggincrown.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>Lesalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645274324282953770noreply@blogger.com16