Written on December 21, 2007 The journey to have our new baby started 18 months ago. I became pregnant in June of 2006, but I miscarried at 13 weeks in September of 2006. I lost over 3 pints of blood and there was concern for my health. The thought of not being able to bear [Continue Reading...]
I really believe that getting the toxic cleaning products out of my home has helped my family. There are many companies who sell natural cleaning products, but they cost more than I am willing to spend. So, in order to clean my house I make my natural cleaners. The main items I use are vinegar, [Continue Reading...]
I have always loved the concept of babywearing. I plan to wear my new baby a lot. I used to only have a Nojo baby sling with my older kids. I learned how to make pouch slings when my youngest was about 1 1/2. I decided I wanted to branch out more this time and [Continue Reading...]
I had seen many different styles of puppet theaters that could hang in a doorway. I decided that I needed something more adjustable than what most of the others were. I have kids of varying sizes, so I decided to make 2 separate curtains. I made a bottom panel and separate longer curtains of a [Continue Reading...]
I have been on a cleaning frenzy lately. I think it has something to do with the third trimester nesting phase. I have been scrubbing carpets, washing walls and windows, and getting rid of lots of clutter. I have also been busy with lots of sewing projects. The picture above is of some fleece pants [Continue Reading...]
I have made a few things from my felt stash for the kids for Christmas. I made car play mats for the boys and a doll play mat for Julia. I think they will like them. They were easy to make once I decided on how to do them. I put a pocket on the [Continue Reading...]
I made I Spy Bags for my own children and some of the other children on our Christmas list. I had a lot of fun creating these. The ones in the first picture are made from small tote bags that I had purchased last year. I opened the seams on the sides of the bags. [Continue Reading...]
I embroidered the 3 older kids sweatshirts for Christmas using designs from various sources. I think they will like them. I also embroidered the door hangers pictured below. I had a design that I edited in my embroidery software. I deleted all stitches except the outline stitches. Then I inserted text and a graphic for [Continue Reading...]
I made the kids bean bags for Christmas. Each child will get 3 bean bags in a drawstring bag. I cut 5 inch squares of fabric for the bean bags. I sewed the squares, right sides together, leaving an opening on one side to put the rice in. (I chose rice because it is smaller [Continue Reading...]
I have been making more things for Christmas gifts. I made 14 of the Little Artist Drawing Cases pictured above. They are for various kids on our Christmas list. I followed the tutorial on a site. Thankfully, I printed them because the link no longer works. Here is a link I found from the same [Continue Reading...]
Welcome to Blessings Overflowing! My name is Jackie. I am a wife and mom to 5 kids. I'm so glad you stopped by my little corner of the blogosphere where you will find me rambling about sewing, crafting, gardening, cooking, my family and who knows what else. 
