Author Archives: owenjulesmommy

More technology to play with!!

Posted on February 6, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

At work today our IT specialist (Scott L) was in for his monthly visit and I needed him the help me configure my iPhone to send work emails.  So we got to chatting about the iPone (he has a iTouch) … Continue reading →

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More tea towel tatting

Posted on February 5, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

Yesterday I finished all 19 inches of the tatted edge for my tea towel – SHEW!  I was beginning to worry that I would never get it finished.  But now it’s done and safely attached to the towel – here … Continue reading →

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Valentine Tatting

Posted on February 3, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

On Friday I was at AC Moore and I found these great metal gift card cases – they are shallow but sturdy.  I thought they would make great gift boxes for tatting!  The first one I picked up was birthday … Continue reading →

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Julianna’s 7th Birthday

Posted on February 3, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

What a crazy week it was last week and the weekend was just as busy!  Both Owen and Julianna were sick last week, different reasons but they are both on the mend now. And this weekend was Julianna’s 7th birthday.  … Continue reading →

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iPhone

Posted on January 24, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

Now this is technology for you, I’m posting this from my new iPhone! Now I can blog while driving down the road – just kidding! I can’t figure out how to upload a photo, but I am getting this keyboard … Continue reading →

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Teeny Tiny Square Quilt and "Pay it Forward" Giveaway WINNER!!

Posted on January 23, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

It has been a CRAZY week and I’ve been doing a lot of tatting, but not much of anything else (unless you count helping Owen with his Mexico projects!).  I did finish two more motifs for my tea towel swap … Continue reading →

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Motif #2 – 25 Motif Challenge

Posted on January 21, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

Here is my second motif for the 25 motif challenge.  It is Jon’s Hearts Entwined/Crowning Hearts pattern.  I just love every one of Jon’s patterns!  The written directions are very straight forward and the charts are wonderful (I prefer to … Continue reading →

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Paying It Forward

Posted on January 15, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

Today I was completely shocked when Sherry let me know that I won one of her hand crafted ceramic shuttles.  I could not believe my luck and I absolutely can’t wait to receive it!! That got me thinking that I … Continue reading →

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Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Posted on January 15, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

So I figured I’d try my hand at something new yesterday (I’m still looking for that craft addiction 12-step program!) – silk ribbon embroidery.  I’ve had the silk ribbon for about six months now!  I’m working on Pam’s block for … Continue reading →

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Tatting Motif #1

Posted on January 14, 2009 by owenjulesmommy

Here is my first tatting motif for the 25 Motif Challenge.  My work is no where near the work represented in this blog, but I won’t get better if I don’t challenge myself – RIGHT?? I did this pattern called … Continue reading →

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