Amber has been designing and making her own outfits (school, prom and dance) since fifth grade when we bought her a sewing machine and got her lessons. She designed and made her three prom dresses ... starting literally, the day before the prom. And people want to know why I have an ulcer. LOL This is a dress she designed and made two years ago for her 24th birthday party. She's the one on the left. The gal next to her is like another daughter to me, and she was in the middle of a blink, not the middle of a coma. :-) Jodi-

Thanks again. I am feeling much better today. It helps when my sleep is not interrupted by coughing and nose stuffed up. I've been sleeping well with this flue. Maybe, it's because of the seasonal warmer weather. Houstonmom, this flue is not early in season. LOL... it's just "out of season"! Our normal flue season in Houston doesn't usually start until late October. I think, I got it because of the over 100F temperature we've been having for weeks along with the drought. Looking forward for a wet weekend predicted for this coming weekend. You know Schoolhouse, it's really not worth selling it. I've seen tea cozy sold on eBay by US sellers for $10-$20 each. I'm not fast with my sewing projects. I figured, if I sell it for that price, I'd only make a couple of dollars an hour. Another issue, everyone have a different size and different style coffee percolator pot. How am I going to accomodate all? I would need to custom made them and take pre-order. I wouldn't know where to begin with payment when that is involved. It's worth more making them as gifts for friends and family though :o) Ellie45, since the first time I made coffee in a percolator, I look forward to my mornings so much more! When made it correctly, the coffee is just smooth and wonderful! I've been collecting and purchasing percolators for friends and family ever since. Unlike Americans, we came from Asia and never knew of coffee percolators as we grew up. This is basically a new finding for us. It is much of the same concept for making loose leaves tea which is what we're familiar with. Making coffee in a percolator makes sense, using the auto electric dripper just doesn't.

Debby, just beautiful. Such a loving gesture to your friend whom I'm sure will love and treasure this. 40 years ago I made one for my nephew, I started it the day I found out my sister was pregnant. All white and I than weaved white satin ribbon thru the two ends, it was beautiful and very delicate looking. My nephew was christened in it as was his younger brother. Almost 40 years later my sister still has it wrapped in blue tissue. I felt very honored as if you knew my sister..its only the best for her.

I like the linen faux shade and that’s it. What’s the white pot thingie on legs? A flower pot? Fancy trash can? It appears to be in the way, set in a prime front-and-center ’display’ spot. edited to add: nevermind on the question about the pot on legs. I saw a display of them at Dollar General just now. They’re flowerpots. (Or at least that’s what Dollar General thinks.)