tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88535995399632822252024-03-13T14:05:08.993-06:00Basketmaster's Weavingsand ♥ MAKING OUR HOME A HAVEN PODCAST ♥ where we're weaving a bit of joy into every day.Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.comBlogger566125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-45853959989498320472022-04-02T10:47:00.000-06:002022-04-02T10:47:22.253-06:00My Introduction Video<p> Hi Friends, </p><p>My so much has changed over the years. I made this very first video back in 2009. I'm trying to revitalize this blog a bit so I'm going to reintroduce you to the videos. Yes, I know they are not the best quality. I was learning back then. But please enjoy this blast from the past.</p><p>Make it a great day everyone!</p><p>Nancy</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XxmGdddJnDU" width="320" youtube-src-id="XxmGdddJnDU"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-64308111782189832102022-03-29T14:56:00.000-06:002022-03-29T14:56:38.883-06:00Weave a basket for Easter<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2dZB52rNYiYvY4UuXdnANa7cVCMAeQSr7NFSKA53vV-yGCSFrCsPzD7tSpyLcWhY2nmHavoc7cWwUbe_gEWmYtdMFNWAHt-31osA9qJkTb-IeQlYy9A-tbjFBtFjC-Ts-pNnE8gmYPIi8SCmgEnYfSdiejPhiNVjX5hRVtaSA1Nf72_ENowo3jQCHHA/s400/kitchen%20basket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2dZB52rNYiYvY4UuXdnANa7cVCMAeQSr7NFSKA53vV-yGCSFrCsPzD7tSpyLcWhY2nmHavoc7cWwUbe_gEWmYtdMFNWAHt-31osA9qJkTb-IeQlYy9A-tbjFBtFjC-Ts-pNnE8gmYPIi8SCmgEnYfSdiejPhiNVjX5hRVtaSA1Nf72_ENowo3jQCHHA/w416-h312/kitchen%20basket.jpg" width="416" /></a></div>With Easter just around the corner, keep your eyes open for some small bunnies. This is a blast from the past that I wove for my kitchen counter. I had found this bunny, probably at Hobby Lobby or Michaels and then used a small bit of wire to attach it to the basket. You could take off the bunny after Easter and replace it with other embellishments for other holidays.<p></p><p>Slanted baskets are fun to make. Just don't weave the full way around the basket. One tip, the best size of weavers to use are 1/4" or smaller. The smaller the weaver, the more gradual the slant. You can see in my basket that there is a gap between the weavers and the rim. The smaller the weaver, the smaller the gap.</p><p>I hope you are all getting ready for Easter and enjoying the season.</p><p>Make it a great day everyone!</p><p>Nancy</p>Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-49558577980147068302022-03-06T17:16:00.004-07:002022-03-06T17:25:20.889-07:00Square Napkin Basket<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7cipBGRdPPfuVUUIS_aFe2Tnj5qBPwQsWTqZRO_bKaB6iYAokTuHP0KbsfQiG1U7gHFOTg_E_Zru7o2e3OkxZmvPy10FoZOdLDIAC4O_FJ_BsPjfCHnR8BjS_enPW6UVbZNtpo0VgOJSd4rqCdShDHDoEN1LSyqMXwAfyM1Kyt-FRFo8e2SGv9now0w=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7cipBGRdPPfuVUUIS_aFe2Tnj5qBPwQsWTqZRO_bKaB6iYAokTuHP0KbsfQiG1U7gHFOTg_E_Zru7o2e3OkxZmvPy10FoZOdLDIAC4O_FJ_BsPjfCHnR8BjS_enPW6UVbZNtpo0VgOJSd4rqCdShDHDoEN1LSyqMXwAfyM1Kyt-FRFo8e2SGv9now0w=w428-h321" width="428" /></a></div><p><br /></p>This is my favorite square basket measuring 7" x 7" x 4". It is a napkin basket made using 1/2" reed for the stakes and 3/8" flat reed for the natural weavers and 11/64" flat reed in brown for the chain link design and the lashing. The rim uses 1/2" flat oval dyed brown. Seagrass is used for the filler along the rim.<p></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #5b5b5b; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Here is a list of the supplies needed for the above basket. To help you out, I will link where to find these items on Amazon. By purchasing through the Amazon links I earn a small commission at no cost to you.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #5b5b5b; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Iv8V6z" style="color: #d72f27; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">1/2" flat reed</a> for the stakes</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/35BJbah" style="color: #d72f27; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">3/8" flat reed </a>for the base filler and weaving up the sides</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3hpRNTQ" style="color: #d72f27; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">#2 round reed</a> for twining around the base </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/35cMEfv" style="color: #d72f27; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">3/16 flat or flat oval</a> reed dyed in color of choice</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/35As3C2" target="_blank">1/2<span style="color: #d72f27;">" flat oval reed</span> </a>for the rim</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/35cMEfv" style="color: #d72f27; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">3/16" flat oval reed</a> for the lashing</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ssHKDK" style="color: #d72f27; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Seagrass</a></li></ul><div>I hope this brings you a bit of weaving inspiration!</div><div>Nancy</div></div>Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-47787212885711204692022-02-27T15:10:00.002-07:002022-02-27T15:21:17.791-07:00Basket Weaving Update and Mini Market Basket<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh6UaQkj9NMW8KN1Ff09lSEOXA-e6cEuEd062H75ca4YAIViyCxaDatAjJmBmg6TNrIjYkysJLD38kdEh3sRIkzfW7vrY4rHTNHh8BO8D8dDkCn9vlChq1QpC8CdREmAQkc-976Kz-UEHN3RPuC6R3wOho7p0zvOzgU6AyzLi3dULD1q_8qCIy3wLo0g=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh6UaQkj9NMW8KN1Ff09lSEOXA-e6cEuEd062H75ca4YAIViyCxaDatAjJmBmg6TNrIjYkysJLD38kdEh3sRIkzfW7vrY4rHTNHh8BO8D8dDkCn9vlChq1QpC8CdREmAQkc-976Kz-UEHN3RPuC6R3wOho7p0zvOzgU6AyzLi3dULD1q_8qCIy3wLo0g=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>Dear Friends,</p><p>My how the time has passed. Let me fill you in on the changes that have occurred.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We are living in Michigan</li><li>We are in good health!</li><li>Mike and I are owners of Apple Spice which is a box lunch and catering business</li><li>Our two oldest, the girls, are both married</li><li>We are new grandparents of twins</li><li>One of the twins has a cleft lip and palate</li><li>Our son is engaged</li><li>I play the handbells at our church</li><li>Mike and I are starting an internet venture <a href="Living Phase 2" target="_blank">Living Phase 2</a></li><li>I continue to run and operate <a href="https://embroideryit.com/">Embroidery It</a> and the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/EmbroideryIt">Embroidery It Etsy shop</a></li><li>Our days are full</li><li>Most importantly, God is good - always</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH9o3MMURisYq0iL5bODSHwJEzRB60eUHLf4uqCj1KACKSBCK4_5Da1_OT73CXP013IfZn-vLQ-FeDzWrmGgE81pWMuRCUP8OSvRtBqio4DnimE8drR728XLak2iW_lGU3lNsacnyXTlLdF4kZLknNe4KZOXYpucrbPJJ1FO0Fa_g86AfuVSkXENa-rA=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="360" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH9o3MMURisYq0iL5bODSHwJEzRB60eUHLf4uqCj1KACKSBCK4_5Da1_OT73CXP013IfZn-vLQ-FeDzWrmGgE81pWMuRCUP8OSvRtBqio4DnimE8drR728XLak2iW_lGU3lNsacnyXTlLdF4kZLknNe4KZOXYpucrbPJJ1FO0Fa_g86AfuVSkXENa-rA=w275-h488" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I'm in the process of regenerating some of the content here as although the years have passed, I continue to get questions regarding basket weaving emailed to me. Through the years things have naturally changed. Links I've given in the past no longer work. Businesses I've referred to are sadly no longer around. So I'm going through the content I've produced and am updating the information to make it current.</div><div><br /></div><div>The above photo is a mini market basket. Although I don't have patterns available for all my basket photos, by following <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/NancyJacobsEmbroideryIt" target="_blank">my YouTube videos</a>, or following the free patterns I have on this website - see the home page - you will be able to recreate this basket.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a list of the supplies needed for the above basket. To help you out, I will link where to find these items on Amazon. Everything except the handle can be found on <b>Amazon</b>. By purchasing through the Amazon links I earn a small commission at no cost to you.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>4 x 6 D handle find the handle <a href="http://www.royalwoodltd.com/cat19-22r.htm?zoom_highlight=4+x+6+d+handle" target="_blank">HERE</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Iv8V6z" target="_blank">1/2" flat reed</a> for the stakes</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/35BJbah" target="_blank">3/8" flat reed </a>for the base filler and weaving up the sides</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3hpRNTQ " target="_blank">#2 round reed</a> for twining around the base </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/35cMEfv" target="_blank">3/16 flat or flat oval</a> reed dyed in color of choice</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/35cMEfv" target="_blank">3/8" flat oval reed</a> for the rim</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/35cMEfv" target="_blank">3/16" flat oval reed</a> for the lashing</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ssHKDK" target="_blank">Seagrass</a></li></ul><div>The basket dimensions are 4" wide x 6" long x 3" high not including handle height.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>So, please friends, enjoy this revamped Basketmaster Weavings with some new photos thrown in and Happy Weaving to you all!</div><div><br /></div><div>Make it a great day,</div><div>Nancy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgbgw9jwp3rwdX41ZV7cN4uW679dAb7Jn5ETT57TS4lKQlkmr-IuEFrslRCLTRYSNp3ZpoUESonFLPE86B4d8nt9TaVaS4CZKgaWlSg-FY42F2_cRDE-jlIX8EIAuABB80CBUFiaJpO8k0h_e4ls9y1ae-Iu3cOUVa4Txd-K79BZnMEq4aCyk2Bnm_1Q=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="590" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgbgw9jwp3rwdX41ZV7cN4uW679dAb7Jn5ETT57TS4lKQlkmr-IuEFrslRCLTRYSNp3ZpoUESonFLPE86B4d8nt9TaVaS4CZKgaWlSg-FY42F2_cRDE-jlIX8EIAuABB80CBUFiaJpO8k0h_e4ls9y1ae-Iu3cOUVa4Txd-K79BZnMEq4aCyk2Bnm_1Q=s320" width="295" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p></p> <p></p>Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-59035468220529024082015-08-07T14:14:00.000-06:002015-08-07T14:14:01.352-06:00Embroidery Library's New Christmas Lookbook<span style="font-family: Courier New;"> </span>
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I love to look at great inspiration on the web and yes, it is time to be thinking of our Christmas embroidery projects. This week Embroidery Library released a free Christmas Lookbook that I am happy to share it with you here. If you didn't get a chance to see it or missed it in your mail, you can look at it right here on my blog. Just click the "Click to Read" button on the photo.
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Yes they have some beautiful designs, but also take note in how they use them. The designs are on pillows, tote bags, tags, turned into ornaments and much more. Let this lookbook also be an inspiration to use your current designs in your stash in some new and fun ways. And of course, it is also fun to get a few new updated designs each year for the holidays.
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be creative daily and live life beautifullyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-54469778727139650812015-08-05T19:55:00.004-06:002015-08-05T19:55:59.749-06:00Machine Embroidery Let's Celebrate Pennant Banner Alphabet Starts Today<a href="http://embroideryit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Lets-Celebrate-Banner-by-Embroidery-It.jpg"><img alt="Let's Celebrate Banner by Embroidery It" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1594" src="http://embroideryit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Lets-Celebrate-Banner-by-Embroidery-It-300x300.jpg" height="300" width="300" /></a>
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Dear Friends,
Banners are so much fun and bring a smile to everyone's face. They are a perfect decoration for any season or event. So I'm excited to share with you my newest alphabet design titled "Let's Celebrate".
"Let's Celebrate" is an applique pennant banner alphabet designed for the 5 x 7 hoop. I have created a fun and whimsical alphabet that will be ideal for birthdays, baby and bridal showers, holidays, and other celebrations. Each letter has just a touch of applique that retain a raggy edge.<br />
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I've stitched my alphabet here on felt but fabric or burlap would also look great.
Each week I will release a new letter and then the previous letter will be for sale in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/EmbroideryIt" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>.
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Visit my website at <a href="http://www.embroideryit.com/">www.embroideryit.com</a> and scroll down to the bottom to get to get the letter A. Instant download in PES, VIP, VP3, JEF, HUS, and DST formats.<br />
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Please be sure to tell your embroidery friends to hop on over here so they can get started with this set here at the beginning.
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Enjoy the letter A this week.
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be creative daily and live life beautifullyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-75725589910897452792015-01-15T15:14:00.002-07:002015-01-15T15:14:40.613-07:00New Free Rick Rack Alphabet starts on Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="userContent">Hi Friends,</span><br />
<span class="userContent">Hope you are all staying warm. I just wanted to post about my n</span><span class="userContent">ew FREE alphabet set which starts on Wednesday. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter to stay in-the-loop. Each letter will be available for free for approximately 1 week. Leaf file will be included as an option as well as instructions on making the yo-yo flower. <a href="http://www.embroideryit.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.embroideryit.com</a></span> <br />
Blessings,<br />
NancyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-21388478511108329792014-07-01T06:16:00.001-06:002014-07-01T06:16:10.617-06:00Machine Embroidery Free Design Banner Alphabet A
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I've left this site quiet for a long time. I don't expect it to regain it's activity but I do want to let you know where I'm at and what I'm doing these days. <br />
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I've been deep into machine embroidery as well as digitizing embroidery designs. That is my latest passion. Being creative is how God made me so I'm truly enjoying this. If you do machine embroidery or know someone who does, I want to let you know I'm releasing a free alphabet letter each week. The letter A has been available for a few days and will be removed tomorrow, Wednesday night and will be replaced with the next letter.<br />
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Even though this site has been quiet, I'm still getting comments and e-mails from this blog so I guess I will post a rare notice here in hopes to direct any of you to my current website <a href="http://www.embroideryit.com/">www.embroideryit.com</a> <a href="http://embroideryit.com/">Embroidery It</a> is where I am blogging and where you will get all the latest information on what is happening in the studio, aka spare room in the basement. There is no basket weaving on that site though :-(<br />
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For a limited time I am offering the Banner Alphabet "A" as a free embroidery design. It will be available for about 1 week and then I will replace it with a new letter. Here on this blog site, I'm letting you know it will be available only until Wednesday night, tomorrow night so grab it quick! Follow the directions below on how to get it as well as the rest of the free alphabet letters as they come out. This will be your only notice on this blog about the banner alphabet. My newsletter or website will keep you up-to-date with the remainder of the letters.<br />
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I am doing this instead of having sales as I feel this is a fair way to offer quality designs to everyone. Quite frankly, I hate purchasing something and then it go on sale a week later. That grates me. So, I want you to know to grab it free at the beginning and once it is removed from the free section, it will be offered for sale.
For those of you who receive my newsletter, you learned of this several days ago. If you haven't signed up for my newsletter, consider doing so. It will keep you up-to-date when I have new and noteworthy information to share.
The newsletter subscription is on my <a href="http://embroideryit.com/">Embroidery It</a> website.
Now, for the banner alphabet...You will need a 5 x 7 hoop for most of the letters that will be offered. There are a few letters that will fit into a 4 x 4 hoop, but most extend beyond the edges so a 5 x 7 hoop is needed. It is available in PES format. The final stitches are the buttonholes. Your machine will automatically stop before stitching them so you may use these letters as an applique and just leave the buttonholes off.
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To download the design, go to the "Home" page and scroll to the bottom. There you will see the link. Click on the link and then save the ZIP file.
I hope you all enjoy!!!
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Embroidery Blessings and for those of you who e-mail me and send me pictures of your baskets, Happy Weaving,
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Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-88058846555774881742013-01-24T09:37:00.003-07:002013-01-24T09:37:53.246-07:00Almost Finished! - Handwoven rug and a Give Away!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember this?</div>
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Well it is almost finished! Yippee!! Just a few more rows and I'm ready to remove it from the loom.<br />
The project wouldn't have taken nearly as long if I'd have just sat down and done it.<br />
I'm doing the happy dance because I'm finishing it today.<br />
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Here is the give-away part. I know I will not be weaving anymore rugs. This size is approx 2' x 3'. I like quicker projects :-)<br />
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If you would like the loom, and you are in the Albuquerque area, shoot me an e-mail to: basketmaster_nancy (at) yahoo (dot) com and I will be happy to meet you at a nearby McDonalds and give it to you. You have until Feb. 1st to e-mail me. I will not ship this, you have to be able to pick it up. First one to e-mail me gets it.<br />
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If no one e-mails me, I'm going to contact my instructor and give it to her. The cost of the loom was included in my class. I'm sure she can use it for another student, but I would love to give it to one of you.<br />
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Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-13000542809212852542013-01-13T09:51:00.000-07:002013-01-13T09:51:00.585-07:00My Garden Seed Packet Basket Deconstructed<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9ZrQEu0544w" width="420"></iframe><br />
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Hi Friends and Happy January. Brrr.....it is so cold here. Bitter cold but no snow. I live in the high desert outside of Albuquerque so we don't get too much moisture in my neck of the woods.<br />
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Today I'm showing you my garden seed basket and show you how it was made.<br />
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Enjoy and please stay warm,<br />
Blessings and Happy Weaving,<br />
NancyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-64194687506580550922013-01-01T04:00:00.000-07:002013-01-01T04:00:00.983-07:00Go Through the Bible in One Year as a New Year's Resolution<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Friends,<br />
I hope today, wherever in the world you are that it is a BEAUTIFUL day! Happy New Year!<br />
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I'm talking today about the <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailyaudiobible">Daily Audio Bible</a> as this is my third year to go through the Bible in audio form. It NEVER gets old. Since I was a little girl, I've had Christ in my life, but going through the Bible has changed my life forever and I'm truly blessed. <br />
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Brian Hardin reads a passage in the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs each day. Then he applies it to our lives today and finally callers who have called in with prayer requests or praise reports previously on a recorded line have their requests and praises played. It is a privilege to get to pray for them, who I consider my Daily Audio Bible family, and they have prayed for me too. What a blessing to know that hundreds of thousands of people are praying and joining together.<br />
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If you've thought you would like to go through the Bible in a year as a New Year's resolution, consider listening to it. Brian's voice is comforting and he is so knowledgeable. On occasion his family is on the air as well. His wife Jill helps him and two of his children record Daily Audio Bible Kids. It is precious.<br />
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So Friends, during 2013 and beyond:<br />
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May the Good Lord bless you and keep you,</div>
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May He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you,</div>
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May He lift up his countenance on you and give you peace,</div>
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May the strength of God go with you,</div>
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May the wisdom of God instruct you,</div>
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May the hand of God protect you,</div>
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May the word of God direct you,</div>
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May you be sealed in Christ this day and forever more.</div>
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Amen.</div>
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With Love,</div>
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Nancy</div>
Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-20206067414637421282012-12-28T06:54:00.001-07:002012-12-28T12:45:28.963-07:00Snowflakes for Sandy Hook Elementary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The tragedy in Newtown, CT has been on my heart as I'm sure it has been on yours. One of the children who passed away used to live in my town here in New Mexico. I'm joining in on the Snowflakes for Sandy Hook Elementary movement to help welcome the children back to school. Below is a quote from the North Canton Patch.<br />
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“Snowflakes for Sandy Hook” is one of several nationwide assistance movements spearheaded by the Connecticut PTSA on behalf of the Sandy Hook Elementary PTA. The National PTA joined in, sending out emails inviting PTA members across the U.S. to start crafting.<br />
“When school resumes for Sandy Hook, it will be in a new building. Parent-volunteers are working to ensure that the students are welcomed back by a winter wonderland with the entire school decorated with as many unique snowflakes as possible,” the National PTA posted on its website.<br />
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Many crafters are making snowflakes from various media. A number of machine embroidery designers have offered free snowflake patterns for enthusiasts like myself to stitch out. I personally chose this free design offered by <a href="http://lindeegembroidery.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=1076">Lindee G. Embroidery</a>. I thought the design with the hearts in it truly spoke to me.<br />
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I love the music by <a href="http://www.donnacorigibson.com/">Donna Cori Gibson</a>. Here she sings the Chaplet of Divine Mercy or the 3:00pm prayer. Jesus is our rock even in times of sorrow such as this. Jesus I trust in you.<br />
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If you would like to make snowflakes for Sandy Hook Elementary, you are asked to get them in the mail by Jan. 12th. The address is below.<br />
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Warm winter blessings from my house to yours,<br />
~Nancy<br />
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Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-17494354919181817512012-12-25T04:00:00.000-07:002012-12-25T04:00:11.995-07:00Merry Christmas from Basketmaster's Weavings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Friends,<br />
I want to wish each of you a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. Like the wise men, may we too follow the star, follow the light, live in the light that leads us to our Lord and Savior.<br />
With Love,<br />
Nancy<br />
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ps. Friends, if you would like to see what I have been doing lately, hop over to <a href="http://embroideryit.blogspot.com/">Embroidery It.</a> Machine Embroidery has become a new passion of mine and I'm fortunate that it is turning into a business. The Christmas ornament above is one of my creations.Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-79440664702063261262012-12-23T14:43:00.001-07:002012-12-23T14:43:41.830-07:00A couple of Endearing Moments During 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes we just need a dose of happiness, a shot in the arm to know that there is some wonderful goodness in humanity. The picture above is a little boy in a wheel chair. His parents made it into a Halloween costume.</div>
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<br />Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-71337273897543624832012-12-21T11:50:00.002-07:002012-12-21T11:50:24.433-07:00Basket Weaving - A Woven Angel<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ms6ahASWWMM" width="420"></iframe><br />
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Enjoy this video friends. Our weaving doesn't have to be a basket. What a sweet angel with a woven body.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
NancyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-40580144135494516992012-12-16T08:26:00.001-07:002012-12-16T08:26:24.117-07:00Victorian Christmas Sleigh Basket Weaving<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1raG2Jv7ATw" width="420"></iframe><br />
Dear Friends,<br />
Today I deconstruct the Victorian Christmas Sleigh basket that I wove. It is a treasured basket of mine. Take some of the ideas I present and incorporate them into your basket weaving to create a truly one of a kind woven piece of art.<br />
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I hope you are having a peaceful and joyful Christmas season. <br />
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Blessings,<br />
NancyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-74441877664295106802012-12-04T08:08:00.001-07:002012-12-04T08:09:10.114-07:00SHINE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On September 30th of this year I had one of those "God Moments" in which I feel the Holy Spirit's presence in my soul and feel he is truly speaking to me. What came upon me was SHINE. YOU ARE TO SHINE NANCY. <br />
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The word shine has filled my thoughts since that date. How do you want me to shine God, I ask.<br />
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I've come to discover that I am to Shine in all I do, shine in my thoughts, my words and my actions. God's love is light and his love shines to keep us from darkness. I am to shine with God's love.<br />
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<em>You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so SHINE before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16.</em><br />
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And so I pray, "Dear God, May my light always shine with your love. First God, may it illuminate the narrow and difficult path that leads me to you and may I stay on that path without stumbling or straying. Should I stray on the wrong path, I pray I don't go far and realize my mistake so I may turn immediately around. Then Lord, may my light shine more for others to see. May it start in my home and with my family. Finally, may my light reach far and deep to help bring others out of the darkness and onto the path of righteousness that leads to you. Dear God, I ask to be blessed with wisdom to know what to do and say and that my light always always be illuminated and shining brightly. ~Amen.<br />
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SHINE is my word of the year. I know many of you pick a word or phrase of the year to focus on. SHINE is mine. One year I had the word "simplify" and another year I had the phrase "keep ahead of the game." This year, "shine". At least I will keep it as my word until I feel God is placing something else on my heart. I can't wait to see all the ways I can shine this year. Starting today!<br />
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With love and God's Blessings,<br />
Nancy <br />
<br />Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-72699896213642443212012-11-27T07:25:00.002-07:002012-11-27T07:25:54.753-07:00Miniature Woven Sleigh<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5CzyzmmHN_w?list=UUr6FUTAZ2PbAfJIfrtvUASg&hl=en_US" width="560"></iframe><br />Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-47857376207031848192012-11-07T07:18:00.001-07:002012-11-07T07:18:46.677-07:00Taking Your Basket Weaving to the Next Level<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ohiGC3syblA" width="420"></iframe><br />
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Dear Friends,<br />
In today's video I show you how color can create some neat effects in doing a braided rim as well as weaving with something other than reed.<br />
Enjoy and Happy Weaving,<br />
Love,<br />
NancyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-7835257714459579952012-10-29T09:03:00.001-06:002012-10-29T09:03:44.946-06:00How to Weave a Basket - Basket with Spindle Handle and Crows Feet<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WhWdsBT24xw" width="420"></iframe><br />
Hi Friends,<br />
Here is video #2 in taking your basket weaving to the next level. Here I show you how a spindle handle is used, what crow's feet or chicken feet are and embellishing your baskets.<br />
Enjoy and happy weaving!<br />
NancyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-70006608544982194622012-10-23T07:27:00.002-06:002012-10-23T08:38:24.698-06:00How to Weave a Basket - Jack-o'Lanten Basket<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/P6T6haQJYKI" width="420"></iframe><br />
Dear Friends,<br />
I am pleased to bring to you the first in a series of videos to help you take your basket weaving to the next level. These videos are intended to build upon what I have taught you in those basic step-by-step video instructions in <strong>How To Weave a Basket.</strong> Just look over at the right hand sidebar. You will see a little cartoon guy holding a video camera. All my basket weaving videos are listed in order below that little guy. <br />
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Once you have woven a handful of basic baskets, try tweaking things a bit and coming up with some creative weaving combinations. You will come up with a beautiful basket for sure!<br />
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It is my intent that this series of videos will give you some creative ideas and inspiration of ways to weave and new things to try.<br />
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Baskets of Blessings,<br />
NancyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-78135361822342004342012-09-20T08:56:00.000-06:002012-09-20T10:48:53.227-06:00My Goals - Written and for the World to See<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good Morning Friends,<br />
Hope you are having a beautiful day no matter where you are in this world. Fall is approaching quickly. So good to not have the air conditioner running and instead be able to open up the house and let some fresh air in.<br />
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I've been reading and hearing quite a bit about the importance of writing our goals down on paper and announcing them to the world. There is something about doing this that sets us in motion for achieving them. Call these resolutions, goals or whatever, I'm writing my list here for the world to see of things that I truly desire.<br />
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<li><strong>I am going to have some of my own time to be creative.</strong> It is so easy for me to give of my time to others, especially my family. I am now reclaiming a bit of my time for myself. I'm going to be specific by saying I would like to have 2 hours, 2 times a week to work on crafting. Just in case you are interested, I'm writing it on my calendar for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. </li>
<li><strong>I am going to go to bed with the kitchen clean each night.</strong> This has always been hard for me. I get up at 5:30 and I'm on the run. When I finally have supper made and on the table I'm tired and I find the dishes make it only to the sink. I'm also going to have the kids help me with this one.</li>
<li><strong>I am going to consistently meal plan each week.</strong> I'm going to do it on Friday mornings. I've had it penciled on my to-do list as a Sunday task, but we get busy with family activities on Sunday so I'm moving it to Fridays and I'm GOING to do this!</li>
<li><strong>I am going to lose 25 pounds.</strong> Emily has put herself on the Paleo diet which eliminates refined sugar, wheat and processed food, along with a few other things. She has done this to help eliminate the pain she deals with. I'm going to cut out processed food, refined sugar and much of the gluten I normally consume to help me lose the weight. (confession, I have a huge sweet tooth and have an overwhelming desire to have something sweet after meals. Just a bad habit, I know) I'm going to lose this weight by June as our Katie is getting married then!</li>
<li><strong>I'm going to do purposeful exercise for 20 minutes every day.</strong> I really HATE exercise, but I know for a fact I feel better when I do it. I feel I'm pretty active in general and up on my feet most of the day, but I'm going to do something physical, be it go to the gym or go for a brisk walk outdoors.</li>
<li><strong>I am going to drink a minimum of 6 - 8oz glasses of water each day.</strong></li>
<li><strong>I'm going to write a book and self-publish it.</strong> This book is for our Katie, who is currently in the air force, about being a new wife and I am going to have it written by her wedding date. I have missed her so much since she left last May. I have many things I want to tell her, so I'm in the process of writing it! Along with reclaiming some time to craft, I'm reclaiming some time for me to write. I have a goal of writing for a minimum of 45 minutes a day.</li>
<li>I have one more thing I would REALLY like, but I don't quite have it defined yet. I think it is something that God will help evolve with time. <strong>I REALLY want my own business.</strong> You all know I sell Scentsy, but that is Scentsy's business, I want a Nancy Jacobs business. I want a business all my own. I have prayed and prayed about this desire for a l...o...n...g time. I've made a list of things I want my future business to turn into. ~~I want it to be something that will make God smile, that will bless others and improve the world. ~~I want to be happy. ~~I want it to bless and benefit my family. ~~I want to find it interesting and not become bored with it. ~~I want to be creative. ~~I want flexibility, hours, days so forth. ~~I want to travel with it 4 - 6 times a year and I want world travel. ~~~~~I would really like to do something with being a mentor for new wives. I am sickened by the breakdown of families in today's society. Family relationships need to be strengthened and the words "till death do us part" need to be taken more seriously. This business may start out with the book I'm writing, I just don't exactly know. I don't know what type of business I could have being a mentor for wives. (I'm open to suggestions here!) I will start first at our own church. This goal is more open ended and I pray with time God will give me direction and define it more.</li>
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So here it is, my written list of goals. I must say, it does make me feel hmmm...more empowered, or should I say more determined to do them now that they are out there for everyone to see. I can do them. I WILL do them. <br />
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I'd love to hear of goals you may be working on right now.<br />
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With love and blessings,<br />
NancyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-9227438968089067702012-09-13T12:27:00.000-06:002012-09-14T07:51:18.216-06:00What I'm Weaving - A Woven Scrap Fabric Rug<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Friends,<br />
I thought you might enjoy seeing my current project. It is a woven rug! Or it could be a wall hanging. It is created on a loom using cotton string and 2 1/2" strips of fabric. See my basket full of strips at my feet. The rug is approx. 2' x 3'. It's a fun way to use up scraps of fabric and it was an easy technique for me to learn. It's twining! The same twining like we weave our baskets! <br />
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Our local quilt shop was having a class on learning how to weave these rugs and I was ready to learn something. new. Only confession here, this is taking a long time, much longer than to weave a basket and I tend to like quick projects. Therefore, I've had a tendency to start and stop this project many times and set it aside for days until I pick it up again. The nice thing is that I CAN easily stop the project wherever or whenever I need to and pick it right back up again. I'm on a mission right now to get it finished.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed, <br />
Love and Blessings,<br />
Nancy<br />
ps. Emily had her tonsils out. Dr. said when they came out they were even bigger than he thought, and they were full of bacteria. Right now she is on heparin therapy with the thought that this things the cell walls so that her own immune system can kill those little lyme bugs. Overall though, I feel most days are pretty good right now for her. Thank you Jesus. <br />
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Emily has also put herself on the Paleo diet which is eating no processed foods as well as gluten free and dairy free. She's doing this with the belief that it will help her feel better. She has been on it for the last couple months with the exception on when she had her tonsils out. She went off of it then. I'm proud of her for sticking with it and anything that helps her feel better I'm all for. Plus we can all use fewer processed foods in our diets!<br />
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Thanks again so much for your prayers. They are truly uplifting and appreciated. God is Great!!! Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-8353404760621834082012-06-06T08:07:00.001-06:002012-06-06T08:07:45.795-06:00Thank You for Your Prayers - They are WorkingThank you everyone so much for your prayers for our Emily. Not only has her stomach pain stopped, but she has felt better this past week than she has in a long time. Thank you precious Jesus! and Thank You to all of you!!!! I wish I could hug each and every one of you. Please pray that this healing continues. I love you all so much!!!!!!!<br />
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As you know we've been dealing with Emily and her pain for some time now. It will be three years this July. Initial diagnosis - fibromyalgia. Second diagnosis - Lyme's disease. We've been seeing a doctor out of state who specializes in Lyme's disease. So far none of the treatments have done a thing. We continue to search for answers. Over this time we have gotten used to what normal pain is for Emily. The pain and the static in her ear have become her normal. It is yesterday and today though that she has developed a new pain in her stomach that has me concerned. It is almost noon and she is still sleeping. I've checked on her and when I awaken her she still has this stomach pain. When something new happens to Emily it sends me into hyper concerned mode for her. So if you would add her to your prayer list we would be ever so appreciative. Thank you all.<br />
Love,<br />
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