A New Enterprise

This week a long-time dream came true: I got a sewing machine!! I recently made two 9x9 and one 12x12 throw pillow.

These are the two 9x9 pillows.

The other is made of the same cloth.

I gave one to my uncle as a birthday present Sunday. He was so impressed, he offered to pay me to 3 more, each 16x16! I agreed in shock. 

What happened to the other two pillows? The remaining 9x9 will be given to a cousin as a birthday present as well. I'm keeping the  larger one :)

With the order of 3 full sized pillows, I began actively looking at sewing machines and comparing reviews and prices. I learned to use a machine years ago at my Grandmother's house. I just need to do a quick review and familiarize myself with the machine, since my Grandmother's is quite old. I decided that a Singer machine would be my best bet as far as price and reliability were concerned. While looking on Amazon, my mom said she had seen a Singer machine at Aldi's for less than $100. I went to look at it and ended up buying it, as well as fabric for the pillows.

Today I cut out the fabric for the pillows, which is the same as the above pillows. My uncle is also into photography and likes the vintage cameras.

These are going to be huge pillows.

I just need to land on a fair price now.

If these pillows turn out well, I will start taking orders for more pillows, maybe even set up an Etsy shop.... Who knows? Only time will tell how this venture goes... In any case, I now have a machine to use for costume making!

Katelyn 

Busy Weekend...and an Announcement!

This past weekend was a very busy one; Mom and I went on a weekend retreat with some ladies from church Friday and got back Saturday evening. Then, an hour later I went to The Alumni Valentines Dance that my dance class throws every year with my brother. Then Sunday, Mom and Dad went to a seminar at a friend's house while we went to church. Then, Coleton took the younger 3 boys to LEGO club after lunch, Mom and Dad got back around 5:30 and took Samuel, Miranda and Moriah to Resurgence, our church's parent-teen ministry. And then it was back to the school routine Monday morning. Needless to say, I am very glad that I graduated in 2010 :)  But I couldn't sleep in  :(


And then, I got sick Sunday night/Monday morning. I think it was a bad tomato on my sub sandwich that I had for dinner Sunday. Not a pleasant feeling...But I am feeling much better now. I had to call work and tell them that I wouldn't be able to come in Monday night. When I went in Tuesday, everybody was asking me how I felt. I love my co-workers -- everyone is like one big family.

And now for the big Announcement! I will be having a guest author on March 4. Her name is Charity and her blog is Austenitis. She writes book and movie reviews.Definitely one of my favorite blogs to visit! Don't forget to check back next week for her post.

Katelyn

New Camera!!!

I am now the proud owner of a Nikon D3000 gently used camera! Can't wait to start using it; this is the first step in having my own photography business.

Busy!

Ok, so obviously, I haven't put up my uniform picture yet; I've been busy with work and other things. But I did promise a picture, so I'll put one up Friday-when I have a clean uniform to wear.

Why am I so busy? Well, so far, I have worked Monday night, Tuesday morning, usually volunteer @ my church office on Wednesdays with care group every other Wednesday night, and watch the little kids on Fridays for Mom while she goes shopping/ has time alone with no distractions. Saturdays are spent cleaning the house and then we have church on Sundays.

Whelp, there's a look at Katelyn's schedule for the week. What do you think-can I possibly cram anymore in there?

Katelyn

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Ok, I know this is going to sound crazy, but I am not going to stop working at Sugarplums after next week. The lady who owns it called and asked if I wanted to keep working or not because she had a girl who was waiting to see about working there. I thought about it for a bit, called her, and said "Yes, I want to keep working."
My mom had pointed out that when I graduate, I will have more time on my hands, which means I will have more time to devote to my family as well as work. I have been praying about it and really fell that God has placed me there to work with other Christians.
A big THANK YOU to all of you who were praying for me while I was thinking about this!!!

With much thanks,
Katelyn

As of March 13, I will no longer be a full-time employee at Sugarplums. It is a long, confusing story, and I don't really feel like going into all the details right now. But, to put it bluntly, things were said (not mean or hurtful) that were mis-understood and/or mis-communicated. Just pray and ask God to help me watch my words and how they are phrased.

Katelyn

I am now cutting back on the time I work at Sugarplum's. My new hours are from 10-2/3 Tuesday, Wed. and Friday, a little later on Saturdays. I just felt like I was there a lot and was not able to help out at home so much. But, maybe I am just feeling low 'cause I've been battling a cold that's been here for 2 weeks. I will try this new schedule for a while, and if it still feels like I'm not really doing anything at home but eating, sleeping and doing school, I'm quitting as soon as they find someone to replace me. The ladies there are really nice and understanding. They always say "Family first, then work". Please pray that God will show me HIS will for my life.

Katelyn

P.S. Oh, and I put up a new sidebar; It will be like a little quick update-thingy :D Thanks for being my friends.

So, I have been working at Sugarplums for a week now, and I can honestly tell you...I am exhausted! Today was by far the busiest day for me. We had a party of 30 come in for a baby shower- I did not do them, the other 2 waitresses did; and I handled all of the other tables. I was supposed to get off at 3, but a party of 6 came in. So, I didn't get off until 5- 15 minutes before I had to be at my neighbor's for a babysitting job. I got home, changed, kissed Mom and Noelle by, and left again. Please pray that I will be to persevere and trust God to let me know if I need to continue in this.

You are now reading the blog of the newest employee of Sugarplums Tea Room and Fine Dining! It is a local tea room here in Canton. I went there on Friday to talk to the lady who runs it, and walked out hired. My mom and grandmother have gone there a few times and I have been there once. I started the next day- which was the day after our big snow! The roads weren't too bad, but the breakfast crowd canceled anyway. I think I am going to enjoy working there!

And the newest book by Alex and Brett Harris is fixing to come out! We are trying to spread the word with a Book Bomb. This year we are trying to beat the amount of Do Hard Things books pre-bought when it came out. Please help us out by spreading the word and buying as many copies as you possibly can! For more information, go to www.therebelution.com/blog.

Thanks, Katelyn