Monday, December 10, 2007

Monday morning

It's very gloomy out today, and I was a little slow to get motivated this morning, so I made a batch of my favorite orange scones to have with my mid-morning tea. Then I sat in the sunroom and went over my list of things I hope to accomplish this week...
...The rest of the morning was spent cleaning a bathroom, doing laundry, and washing the foyer floor, after cleaning out the front closet. This afternoon it's on to some hand sewing ~ six little fabric birds I made yesterday, that need to be stuffed and sewn closed ~ maybe while watching a Christmas movie. :)
And, I thought I would show you the finished project that I gave a glimpse of last week...

...a bucket bag with a drawstring top, (not seen, as it's tucked down in the bag) and a couple rice heat (or cold) therapy bags, all from the great tutorials on the SewMamaSew holiday gift list. (They also have some great gift tags you can print up, here.)

I filled the bag with a few more things, including some chocolates, and gave this to my mom for her birthday.

Wishing you all a great week!

31 comments:

  1. I had a hard time getting up and motivated this morning too.

    The bag you made for your mom is just lovely.

    Have a great day.

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  2. uch a cute bag & the scones look yummy, too!

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  3. Oh yum! I love scones, especially warm out of the oven. Your afternoon sounds like fun. A Christmas movie and sewing (maybe more scones) sounds good! The bag you made your mom is cute!

    Manuela

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  4. Love the bag, and the scones look like something I need to try:>) Always love visiting your blog!

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  5. Anonymous6:02 PM

    What a wonderful gift...therapy bags!! Now I can really use up all my adorable, yet too small to do anything with scraps!! Thank you so much for the insiration.

    Merry Christmas,
    Shan

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  6. Hi Deb, that table looks so inviting I would love to join you for tea and your scones--I can't find my table top right now:-) Bag came out great, have that on my list as well as the therapy bags--oh those lists! Enjoy your week:-)

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  7. What a productive day! And I LOVE your mother's gift. I'm sure she will too!

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  8. I love that bag and the little heating pads. SewMamaSew has some awesome tutorials.

    I sort of wish it were a bit gloomy/wintry here. It hit 81 degrees today with more of the same coming our way for the rest of the week. It doesn't feel a BIT like Christmas.

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  9. Thank you for sharing your recipe for the orange scones. They sound yummy. That bag is really cute and love the fabric combo.

    Hugs - Karen

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  10. Anonymous3:36 AM

    What a splendid crafty morning you had! The bag is looking so pretty as is the other things with it! I just adore this scene you have described so well.

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  11. I love this cozy post! I love seeing people's lists and calendars. I am sort of a list making freak!

    Thank you for your wonderful blog!

    Debbie

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  12. I love your orange scone recipe. It's a keeper!
    The bag is really pretty, and I think your mom must have been pretty delighted with your nice gift. Happy Birthday to her!

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  13. The scone look quite delicious....yummmy! What a beautiful bag, I just know your Mother will love it! Continue to enjoy the season.

    Smiles...

    Beverly

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  14. Love the bag!! :-)

    Have a great week!
    ~Katie

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  15. Deb, I copied down your orange pecan scone recipe a while ago (I didn't have my own blog at the time, but always enjoyed visiting yours) - it is a family favourite! The bag you made for your Mum is gorgeous ~ you are so talented.

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  16. Ok...when you said you had a hard time getting motivated this morning...then made some scones...I knew you were more woman than me...I tell you when I'm not motivated I find myself curled up with a blanket somewhere around a window so I can gaze about...I tell ya girl, you got more done in your one slowly motivated day than I have all week...geez...I need for you to send me some of your mojo!

    Love all you do...you are such an inspiration...I bet your mom loved her chocolates and bag...

    Thanks for sharing...blessings to you and your family.

    Teresa

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  17. Hi Deb, tea and an orange scone sound so yummy...I found your recipe from your May post and I want to try it. I love to make list too, helps keep me on track and realize what I've accomplised. What a great bag for your mom, I bet she loves it. Linda

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  18. i love the bag you made for your mom! do you think you'll be making any more? same fabric?

    missy :)

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  19. I love the bag you made. I also appreciated your note about sitting down and organizing your week's goals, a bit of normality in this crazy season.

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  20. oh...i just love how you took pics of your morning! It looks like a beautiful setting! I LOVE the bag you made your mom! It is GREAT!!!

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  21. Great bucket/drawstring bag. I saw it at SMS and thought it was terrific! Your mom will love it!

    Jody

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  22. Love your scone recipe! (blogged here http://mycrazylifeblogged.blogspot.com/2008/01/snagged.html)
    You are a very talented lady. I'll be visiting often, I'm sure!
    Blessings!
    ~Lin

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  23. Love the bag, love your style! Now that I found you, I must visit VERY often!

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  24. Great bucket/drawstring bag. I saw it at SMS and thought it was terrific! Your mom will love it!

    Jody

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  25. oh...i just love how you took pics of your morning! It looks like a beautiful setting! I LOVE the bag you made your mom! It is GREAT!!!

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  26. Deb, I copied down your orange pecan scone recipe a while ago (I didn't have my own blog at the time, but always enjoyed visiting yours) - it is a family favourite! The bag you made for your Mum is gorgeous ~ you are so talented.

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  27. The scone look quite delicious....yummmy! What a beautiful bag, I just know your Mother will love it! Continue to enjoy the season.

    Smiles...

    Beverly

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  28. I love your orange scone recipe. It's a keeper!
    The bag is really pretty, and I think your mom must have been pretty delighted with your nice gift. Happy Birthday to her!

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  29. http://ravenhill.typepad.com/w4:57 PM

    What a splendid crafty morning you had! The bag is looking so pretty as is the other things with it! I just adore this scene you have described so well.

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  30. I love your bag. Great fabric choice. Your weekend sounds like how I like to spend mine. xoxoxo Clarice

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  31. Anonymous4:57 PM

    What a wonderful gift...therapy bags!! Now I can really use up all my adorable, yet too small to do anything with scraps!! Thank you so much for the insiration.

    Merry Christmas,
    Shan

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Thank you for taking time to leave a comment--I love reading each and every one! I will try to answer any questions you have in the comment section. Due to the amount of spam, I am sadly no longer able to accept Anonymous comments....Kindly, Deb

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