My husband received second degree burns on his face, ear, and neck ... from a spray can exploding in our burn can. Ladies ... if you live in the sticks like I do and burn your trash as a rule ... be sure and puncture your empty spray cans before putting them into your trash ... no joke! Or, do what I am going to do for now on ... keep them totally separate and haul them to the dump when it is time.
We stayed home from church this morning and I took a few moments to sew my first pumpkin. Using Holly's tutorial that I posted the other day, I was able to piece it all together, and it was very easy! My new pumpkin is sitting on the top of my book shelf in our office/school room.
Briefly, I have to tell you about the fabric! I do not live very close to any fabric stores (an hour away) and was really wanting to begin sewing pumpkins to add to my collection. I went into town to my very favorite thrift store, and you would not believe what I found! For $1.00 I found an old drape that is embossed plus some velvet! The stem to the pumpkin is velvet and the pumpkin itself is the old drapery. The bow is from some fabric that I purchased for $.25! I was so excited and said thank you to the Lord for such a sweet little find!
Oh my, that is so scary that your hubby got burned like that....I hope he has a fast recovery from it. Your pumpkin is absolutely ADORABLE!!! I love your bookshelf...it is decorated so cute!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good warning to others, I am sorry your husband was hurt, I hope he heals quickly! The fabric from the drape is perfect for your pumpkin:>)
ReplyDeleteGood find and a recycled find at that!!! I am all for recycling.
ReplyDeleteYou and I are thinking alike. I have been looking at my ceiling fans.....
Will keep you DH in my prayers for healing. Good warning.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry about what happened to your husband!!! That is awful, how is he?
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkin is really gorgeous, that was the perfect fall material you found!!!
I also love your garden finial and red plate...so pretty! :)
Bella
Hi Tricia, Don't you love it when you find something you can work with that is really inexpensive. I made santa's one year out of a blanket I found for $5.00. They turned out great.
ReplyDeleteAbout the giveaway, just come by on the link I have the purse listed on and leave a comment, that's it. If you want your name in twice, just post about it on your blog. There are a lot of giveaway's out on blogs and some people do them different.
Have a great week,
Bonnie
Oh no! That's terrible. I have mine up high so I can bring them where they take paint cans and sprays. I hope your husbands heals well.
ReplyDeletePraying for a speedy recovery for your husband. Love your pumpkin-so pretty!!
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Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I love that pumpkin! It turned out great, and I really like the fabric. I may have to check out the tutorial and make one myself!
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkin is darling and cheap! Can't beat that. I may have to try making one.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry your husband was burned...I'm always afraid of burning cans like that, for that very reason. I can't wait to try to make one of the pumpkins...thanks for the neat idea! I enjoyed my visit to your blog!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness - that's awful! We choose to take our empty spray cans to the recycling depot, but I think I'll try to pierce them anyway - just in case. We do have an adventuresome boy!
ReplyDeleteI hope he heals quickly - burns are so painful.
Your pumpkin is so very cute - thanks for the link.
I saw an old comment you made on Susie Harris' blog, and I just wanted you to know that I hope to get together a tassel tutorial soon - the link to my new blog 'BeTasseled' is on my sidebar. That's if you're still looking for instructions. I looked everywhere online too, but just ended up experimenting. It is quite fun, but a bit addictive - just a 'girlfriend caution' for you!
Tricia, Thank for the visit. Hope your hubby heal well, will keep him in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkin is adorable.
Have a Bless week, Virginia
OK, so my middle name is Anne and I also love to read the Bible!! :)
ReplyDeleteOooooo, I've gotta try to make some pumpkins!! My mom JUST called to say she got her new sewing machine up and running so I'm excited to get t'sewin'!! Your blog is super-fun, I love your home!! I'll be back, thanks for visiting me!!
-Tabitha
Roots & Wings
Thanks for stopping by my blog...it's amazing to me what people throw out! Your pumpkin is so cute...can't wait to make some of my own.
ReplyDeleteThat is way scary about your husband. I pray he is okay!
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkins is so cute. I love it!!!
Thank you for the warning! I'm sorry that your husband was hurt!
ReplyDeleteI love the pumpkins! I'm definitely checking those out!
Thanks for visiting my blog today. It is so fun meeting all of you nice blogging sisters. Sorry about your husband. Nothing hurts like a burn. I am definitely trying one of those pumpkins they are so cute. I'll be back soon. Thanks again, Mimi Sue
ReplyDeleteWow. I'm so sorry that your husband was injured. That's really scary. A good lesson for all of us.
ReplyDeleteHey Tricia, I can't believe that happened to your husband - I knew someone from elementary school that was playing around with a paint can and it exploded in his face and he was burned. I didn't understand how it happened until now. Your husband will be in my prayers. Thankfully it wasn't worse.
ReplyDeleteI love your pumpkin, by the way. The fabric you chose is perfect for it. And, you're an awesome thrifter... I wish I lived near you so we could go thrifting together, I never know what to do with stuff. I have alot of your posts to catch up on, so bye for now. Your Friend, Nicole
Hope your husband is feeling OK. That is scary.
ReplyDeleteNice job on the pumpkin!
Oh my goodness. I do hope your hubby is getting better quickly. I am sure he has the best nurse possible in you, which must help a bunch! Thank you for popping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. You should try the chalkboard paint. We do love ours!!! I will be back by to read more about your days. I just peeked at a few of your posts and you are very crafty! What fun to see! I'm putting pumpkins out, too, and love this time of year so much! Happy Labor Day to you! Leslie
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