Dot Com

You all know how happy and sincerely grateful I am to have so many lovely followers.
You honor me and I am humbled by your friendship and participation!
Would you be willing to follow me if I moved this blog to a dot com?
I sure hope so.... I am merging this blog onto KatherinesCorner.com. 
Unfortunately the merge does not allow me to bring my followers along too.
 I ask you all to follow me there too. Please! Pretty please!

Don't forget to enter the contest that celebrates YOU!!!!!!!!!

If you currently have my button on your blog will you please replace it with the new codes ( I have changed my buttons on this blog). I will continue to post HERE and at the KatherinesCorner.com until all of you have made it to my new location.

Here Kitty Kitty a Teapot Cozy Craft

I found this old pattern and thought those of you who enjoy sewing would like to give it a try.

What You Need
               1/2 yard plain fabric

                1/2 yard lining fabric

                1/2 yard batting

                8 inch x 4 inch contrast (fabric for the ears)

                Embroidery floss (similar color to the ears  looks nice)

                Needle

                Pins

                Sewing machine

                Iron, ironing towel or clean cloth

               

Lets Make It!

The template for the tea cozy is below. You will need to scale it to the correct size for your teapot. My tea cozy measured 12” along the bottom to fit my four cup pot.

Cut two pieces of plain fabric, two pieces of lining fabric and two pieces of batting. Then cut two 4” x 4” squares in contrasting fabric for the cat’s ears.  

Using the template create the pattern onto one of your plain pieces of fabric. Stitch the features using back stitches, French knots and stem stitches. Take a moment to press the embroidered features with a towel and warm iron.

Then take one 4 inch 4 inch square of fabric and fold it in half diagonally right side out, then fold again so you have a triangle. Repeat with the other fabric square. Position your ears onto your embroidered fabric and then pin into place. The center points of the triangle should point inwards. Any raw stitches will not be noticeable after you stitch the pieces together.

Place your embroidered piece face-up, place the other plain fabric piece face-down on top of the embroidered piece and pin together. Machine stitch around the long curved edge and trims any excess fabric, particularly in the ear area, to avoid uneven bulking. Turn right-side out and set aside

Place batting on reverse side of lining fabric. Hold in place by basting a stitch along the edges ( or use temporary spray adhesive)Baste together each side with batting and lining in place. Stitch around the long curved edge leaving a 4” gap at the top to turn the cozy right side out. Trim away excess fabric/batting from the seam. Place the cozy interior inside the exterior, right sides together. Match side seams and pin the bottom edges together. Sew around the bottom edge. Turn the cozy right side out

( pull through the gap you left in the lining.)  Top stitch the opening in the lining closed, and then place the lining into the exterior, pushing into place. Top stitch around the bottom seam to tidy it up.

 Ta Daa you now have a cozy teapot.

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You all know how much I enjoy blogging. Sharing with you all makes me smile. With so many wonderful bloggy friends,ideas and comments shared it  can make my heart sing.

Like you I'm hoping people will find my blog and in turn I'll discover new blogs too. I am always on the lookout for ways to get noticed. I tweet, not to be confused with toot. But I do that too, giggle (don't tell) and I facebook a little too. But, did you know that you can get your blog listed for free in the blog directory? The fine people of The Blog Guidebook have a section where you can list your blog! So buzz on over and add your blog to the list today!


P.S. please think of me when you're ready to redecorate your blog. Don't mind me "tooting" my own horn........Made It For You

I'm in the Spotlight At The Elephant's Trunk

What a fabulous way to start the week! Lauren at The Elephant's Trunk has posted a lovely blog featuring yours truly. I invite you to  stop by for a visit. Being recognized is always a wonderful way to make you feel valued.

I value each of you. Your participation  and comments help to make my blog a wonderful place to spend time. I am honored to share with  you.

A new week of possibilities ahead!





P.S> many thanks to those of you who recognize Katherine's Corner with blog awards, I am always grateful.

Giveaway!

Have you entered the giveaway at my other blog yet?  Click Here
There are only a few entries so far.
Pop over for a visit and get in it to win it!
Good Luck!

I'll have another giveaway here at Katherine's Corner when the followers reach 1500.

New Years Rockin Eve

It's New Years eve! Time to express gratitude for the past year and time to celebrate a new year of possibilities.

Plans have been made, champagne ( or sparkling cider) is chilling and a lot of you will be hosting parties, or attending get together's to ring in the new year.

Sparky ( my husband Bob) and I will be snuggled up on our couch under a warm blanket. I'll be clutching my box of tissues (I'm ringing in the new year with a bad head cold) and he'll be trying to snuggle without getting cooties, giggle. We'll watch Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve and try and keep our eyes open long enough to see the ball drop.
We'll raise our glass to each of you and send Happy New Years wishes your way. May it be filled with abundant love, happiness and good health.

Thank you all for a lovely year here at Katherine's Corner. Happy New Year everyone!

Please assign a designated driver, Do Not Drink and Drive, hugs!

And The Winner Is

Thank you for participating in my Pretty Things Giveaway.
I hope you will always continue to visit my blog.
I enjoy your comments and your friendship so much.
I look forward to providing another giveaway for you in the future.
Please join me in congratulating the winner.

The random number generator was used to determine the winner.

Drum roll please...Congratulations to # 49 the fab blogger at

 the Red Head Riter.com

If you liked the prizes in this giveaway you can still own one of these lovely pieces by visiting my shop at etsy shop Polka Dots

I will have another giveaway when followers reach 1500. Please invite your friends to join us and follow along.

P.S. on an unrelated note...I just added google follow to my main website GO ASK KATIE  please stop by and help to get me started. wink, wink, nudge nudge...giggle, please

Wordless Wednesday Tea with Honey

Cupcake Apron Winner Announcement

Thank you to everyone who participated in this giveaway. I received a total of 239 entries. I think that is truly a great success. So how was the winner determined?

Each entry (some of you had several entries) was given a number. Example: Sally followed, commented on an item in my shop, tweeted, and blogged so her name was given 5 different numbers (1 for following, 1 for tweeting, 2 for blogging, 1 for commenting)

All of the numbers were submitted to a random number generator (photo of generator below) .......Drum roll please!

 The winner is #154 which belongs to Lynn of  the blog happier than a pig in mud Congratulations Lynn!

For those of you who did not win this time you can still have that cute cupcake apron I sell them at my shop Gifts By Katherine  I plan to have another giveaway  when my followers reaches 1000. I think that will be a great way to celebrate. Please share my blog with others . Thank you again to everyone for your particiaption, your kindess, your comments and your inspiration. YOU make blogging fun.

Some Answers About the Odd Hair Extensions

I thought I should post some answers to a few of the questions about my wordless Wednesday post.
First let me begin by saying.....You are all so WONDERFUL!!!!
I expected silly comments and emails, but you sent such lovely comments and I felt your love and prayers
 So here goes.................
No, I did not have this done for a sleep problem.
Yes, this is me ( well the top of my head)..
No, unfortunately they have not confirmed the reason for my vertigo and tremors.
Polycythemia Vera is a bone marrow disease ( Leukemia family).
Yes, they do believe I have vertigo and tremors because of Polycythemia Vera ( I recently celebrated five years of treatments).But they insist on putting me through more tests, just in case it's something new.
Yes, I look silly.
No, It didn't hurt,  well pulling my hair out when I tried to wash the goop out was a little painful, giggle. Seriously the procedure was just uncomfortable. I've been through much worse over the past few years.
The strobe lights were used to try and induce a seizure , no I did not have a seizure. But I did get a major headache.
No the machine did not read my mind, you crack me up!
Yes, I had to stay awake for 24 hours, and it was very difficult.
Yes, I LOVE your comments and ALL of my blog readers!