Saturday, October 23, 2010

"Finish Up My Projects Week"

I did it!  I finished every project on my To-Do or my To-Finish list this week!  I finished up the week by making my winter's supply of apple-cinnamon jelly.  It's my favorite jelly to go with my buttery morning toast.  You can visit this archived post if you'd like full instructions for making your own fantastically yummy jelly.

After whining in this post about not being able to find the perfect brown skirt anywhere, I pulled out the ole cutting board and whacked my own out of the brown thrifted corduroy I mentioned.  I can make it just the way I want.


I'm so happy with the resulting skirt that I'm wearing it to the football game sweet hubby and I are attending this afternoon with our son at his college (which happens to be only about 10 minutes from our home).  



I decided the skirt was a little plain when made right by the pattern so I added a center front seam and my own back pocket design.  


You can't see the shoes I'm wearing, but they are my new favorites.  I ordered them from here and I'm loving them for fall!  They are so comfy and go with all my fall skirts.  I've never had real Italian shoes before! Hey, a girl's got to splurge some time.  Just think of all that money I saved by making my own skirt!



So, that's the big finale for my "Finish Up My Projects Week."  Thank you for joining me this week.  I appreciate every visit and every comment.  Now, I'm going out to enjoy this perfect fall weekend!

This post is linked to:  Show Off Your Stuff

29 comments:

  1. Your skirt is adorable and those pockets are just the right touch!! And oh my goodness...I love those shoes. Have to go check that site out.
    Have a wonderful Pink Saturday. Enjoy the football game!

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  2. The skirt is wonderful...I have a friends who sews up a storm too.. The jelly reminds me of the jars my twin sistermakes. She said she put red hot candies in for color.

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  3. Congrats! Your skirt turned out so cute-enjoy the game:@)

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  4. Wow- your skirt is absolutely darling! You did a great job on it and it looks just lovely on you!! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your comment too! :)

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  5. You did an awesome job on the skirt! I like those shoes I'm going to check out their website! Thx!

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  6. What a cute skirt, Sherry! Oh, how I wish my son was in university only ten minutes away! He is in Toronto and I am on the east coast. Glad you get to see yours. Your jelly looks mighty good! Happy Pink Saturday. ~ Blessings

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  7. I can't believe you made that lovely skirt, it's perfect. The pockets are wonderful and very tailored. You certainly look beautiful all decked out with your new comfy shoes. Enjoy the game and I would love to taste that beautiful jelly. Wow!!
    Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  8. Thank you for such a sweet comment on my post, I am now your newest follower and I adore your blog! The apple cinnamon jelly sounds amazing and as for the pink goblets, that picture is out of a magazine, but I find tons of those sorts at my local Goodwill store :) xoxoxo www.1942charm.blogspot.com

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  9. The skirt is too cute and you look adorable in it! Love those shoes!!

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  10. thx for visiting FHC & chatting today! glad to have you visit & to visit here with you! lovely skirt and love the soft leather of eu shoes! enjoy...
    if you're into sewing you might like the oct 16 pillowcase post too

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  11. I applaud you ... you did a beautiful job & so cute your own touches. Wish I could do those kinds of things, but will never happen.

    Have a wonderful PS week ~
    TTFN ~Hugs, Marydon

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  12. No wonder you are so talented and creative, you get it from your mother. I am flattered to be compared to some one as talented as she is and still going strong. I am with her all the way. Age is just a number.

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  13. That's the way to do it..can't find it? make your own! I'm impressed. It looks wonderful..and oh so comfy..
    Luv the shoes..
    you look perfect!

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  14. Thanks for coming by. Your skirt is fab!! I'm going to go check out those shoes, I need something comfy.
    PS7...go check out Kim Klassen, she has a lot of free info, and she has inexpensive classes

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  15. Very cute outfit! Love that skirt. Makes me wish I could sew!

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  16. Great skirt ! I'm loving the shoes - I'm a clogs girl myself, I'll be looking these up for sure ! Hope you had fun at the football game !

    Thanks for visiting Lavender Hill,
    gena
    www.thehouseonlavenderhill.blogspot.com

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  17. Isn't that the best feeling when you finish the list! Takes me back to school when I got all my homework done. The skirt turned out great, wish I could make adjustments like that! Thanks for coming by to visit and have a beautiful Sunday!

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  18. Hi Sherry - Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and saying hello. Your skirt looks great as well as all your other projects - I too am a thrifter and love reusing and recycling old items into treasures again. Thanks again, Dru

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  19. Good morning, Sherry! You have been a very busy girl! I am loving your skirt. I love the touches that made it your own design. I believe in comfy shoes. Good for you! Have a wonderful Sunday, my friend. Twyla

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  20. Hi Sherry, love your skirt, girl..good job!

    thanks for stopping by and saying hi and your sweet comments..I always appreciate it!

    Have a blessed week and take care!

    hugs
    Barb

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  21. Wow, nice skirt! You have been a very busy woman. I wish I had some of your energy, ha!

    Hugs,
    Jacalyn

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  22. what a cute skirt..and cute YOU!!!
    i wish i could do that...
    love your jelly...

    happy to see you at farmhouse
    kary and teddy
    xxx

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  23. Wow, Sherry, you're the BOMB!

    Now, I used to sew, but I've never made anything BETTER like you did.

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  24. Hi Sherry,

    You and your skirt are too cute. ♥ And, yes we must splurge once in a while!

    Thanks for visiting with me..and my sign did come from Hobby Lobby. :-) They have the best selection of metal signs and they are usually 50% off too!

    Happy {Pink} Day to you,
    Stephanie ♥

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  25. Wow, I am so impressed! Your skirt is adorable - I just love the pockets. And the jelly looks delicious. Hope you have a wonderful week.

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  26. I love how the skirt turned out! Thanks for visiting and leaving a positive comment. Happy Monday :)

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  27. Sooo cute!!! I love the skirt and how you made it your own! Love you :)

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  28. The skirt is cute, but you are adorable! I have enjoyed my visit here and looking at all the stuff you have been up to. You get so much accomplished. I'm tired from reading. It all looks great, and the white transformations are so soothing.

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  29. I like it very much!

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I'm so happy you're leaving me a comment! ~ Sherry