Sewing VLOGCHAT Panic in the Sewing Room

[@jankerslake5813]

I’m sure you’ll create a beautiful costume for your granddaughter- your plans sound amazing!! Good luck with it! I’m nervous of tiny babies, I find it much easier when they’re toddling and asking questions. I have a new great nephew on the way so I’m looking forward to meeting him early next year. Just finished a beautiful autumn top and a top and skirt in a knit fabric. They turned out really well - which I don’t often say! I’ll be keeping everything crossed for a successful sewing mission for you this weekend 🤞🤞

[@suzyprickett9759]

Love your new t shirt. It would be a cool ‘70s vibe worn with the matching skirt to make a faux maxi dress with a chain link belt. That’s far out, man! 🤣 I’m Nana to my grandson, and my granddaughters were late teenagers when my daughter married their dad, so they call me G’ma Suzy. Don’t know what my great grandson will call me because he doesn’t talk yet. 😋 I, too, would have forgone the sewing time to spend it all with family. 🥰 Can’t wait to see your granddaughter’s Halloween dress. I bet it’s going to be awesome. 👏🏻 Then it will be time to get cracking on those doll clothes we talked about. 🤭 Don’t panic yet, but Christmas is right around the corner. 🎅🏻 🎄 🛷 ☃️ Hugs, Suzy

[@FarrellFocus]

@@suzyprickett9759 Hi Suzy, I actually had the same idea on wearing the top and skirt as a dress…even down to a chain belt. Lol. Great minds! No matter what they call us, being a grandma is just the best!!! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@amandagouin5832]

I became a first time grandma in September, my daughter said that grandma didn’t fit me so she decided on MiMi. I love it! You’ll do great on your granddaughters costume, you always hit it out of the park!😊

[@janefranklin8679]

So happy to hear you are involved with your church. A thriving church is a family and to develop a set of friends who are also your sisters in Christ is the ultimate. So hoping I will one day be blessed with grandchildren. If that day comes, I wish to be called "Nana" as my grandmother and mother both went by those titles. Good luck with the costume! God Bless!

[@jackiegreen8412]

Good luck on your granddaughter's costume it sounds like it will be awesome! Thank you for the church tip, I've been thinking about attending again. Have a great weekend!

[@kimrumill1345]

Being a grandma is the absolute BEST! My grands wanted store bought Bluey Costumes this year but I still brought over these last week and we had a dinosaur party with Dino treasure hunt, Dino prizes and Dino chicken nuggets for dinner while their parents went out🦖

[@kimrumill1345]

Whoops guess I can’t put my Dinosaur hats and backpacks photos here! Tech problem!

[@peggydid]

I love hearing about your grandkids! Meme is my grandma name. I've been repairing and patching my hubby's work clothes, now that the warmer ones are being brought out. On my old machine. My Pfaff is ready to pick up at the repair place, and I'm so happy that it didn't need parts, as they're not available anymore for that model. I can't wait to see the pic of that costume. I'm sure it will be adorable!

[@FarrellFocus]

@@peggydid Hi Peggy, won’t you be so happy to get your machine back! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@helganeufeld230]

I too picked my grandmother name. I am “Oma” to my grand babies. It was a name (German ) I called my grandmothers. Easy to say, and unique in their world.

[@kathymcconville6428]

I tried to be Grammy to my only grandchild because I had a Grammy. He is on the spectrum and didn't speak clearly until he was about 5, at which time he gave me the name of Maggie. My name is Kathy so we don't know where the name came from but I love it because he's the only one who calls me that. I'm his Maggie. Good luck with the costume. I'm sure you'll nail it.

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Kathy, oh my gosh…I love that grandma story. Whatever they call us we are so blessed!! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@GoingGreenMom]

My Dad was Bepaw cause my kids couldnt say Grandpa. At first it upset him because my parents had moved out of state about the time his older girls started having kids and he didn't really feel he ever got to be Grandpa. Eventually he became okay with it because he realized he had been around enough to have a special name.

[@cindy7702]

I was grandma but my first g'daughter couldn't say it. She said Gamma so thats what I am still 30 years later for all 5 of them. NO matter what you do , the costume will be amazing.. Just have fun..

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Cindy, aw…love your gamma story! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@scclif]

I hope its not the last . I love seeing the creation each year ..

[@FarrellFocus]

@@scclif aw…me too! 🩵🩵🩵

[@terriwhite3316]

I picked MIMI because when I taught school I had a student that loved his MIMI so much that I wanted to be a MIMI. I have three grandboys! I love being MIMI. I too, love my church it's like seeing family every week. I volunteer at church and in other ways in my community. So much fun

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Terri, aw…Mimi, so cute. That’s what my daughter in law picked! And yay for volunteering. You end up “getting” way more than you “give”. Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@lynngates1662]

Hi Stephanie! That Idea will come! Keep the Faith!! 😁 I've just posted my costume for this year, made possible mostly because the granddaughters didn't need me to make anything for them this year 😕 There's often one bit that needs to be "invented", and that's the part I always leave until last. The Big Solution always comes to me at the last minute. In the shower or behind the steering wheel. Always. But it's such a kick to have it work out in the end! ❤ Our costumes always have to be finished by about the 17th of the month. I will try to remember to share some of the past costumes. Have a great weekend!

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Lynn, you’re right. I need that inspiration to hit right now! Lol. But it will work out in the end. Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@karenheath3987]

My grandma name is Granny. I picked it. I am Catholic too. Thank you for sharing your faith story. I am also a convert. I came into the church 11 years ago. I love the small church I attend and all of the friends I have made. I couldnt agree with you more. For anyone who is lonely out there. Go to a church and get involved. In no time you will have a whole community of friends.

[@FarrellFocus]

@@karenheath3987 Hello Karen, my Catholic sister! Church family is such a blessing! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@sherylmoore8223]

Hi Stephanie. I chose to be called Grandma as my sons called their grandma Nana plus I think Nana sounds older. I feel blessed to live close to my granddaughters. Today we looked after them so their Mum and Dad could go out as they only have one weekend day together. On Monday we will be looking after them as it is a public holiday here in New Zealand and both parents are working. Being a grandparent just makes me feel complete.

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Sheryl, yes! We are both so lucky to be living our Grandma life. What a blessing!! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@heathern9051]

I'm Grammy. I found if I get on the floor kids want more to do with me. The costume sounds great. She will love it

[@ChrisandTagMills]

I really cracked up about your comments on babies. I love my grandchildren so much, but I am not one to coo over small babies. They are a little scary. I am so happy when they start to develop personalities and can communicate a little easier. Speaking of, I am working on birthday and Christmas gifts....a quilt for my 15 yr. old grandson in blue Kaffe Fassett fabrics he picked out using the "Marquetry Blocks" pattern (tumbling blocks) from Kaffe's "Quilts in an English Village book". I'm also making a Greenstyle Reef Sweatshirt in barbie pink knit for my 13 year old granddaughter. So happy for you that you have a church you love.

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Chris, wow! Your lucky family to have you making all these wonderful things for them! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@pinkysfarm461]

The costume will be beautiful LIKE ALWAYS!’ Cant wait to see the Hubby’s photos of them in their costumes!

[@FarrellFocus]

Thank you so much Trish! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@brendastevens8325]

Super cute top

[@FarrellFocus]

Thank you Brenda! 🩵🩵🩵

[@andreayucis2008]

The costume will be wonderful! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

[@FarrellFocus]

Thank you Andrea! 🩵🩵🩵😊

[@joycesmies4309]

I am a kindred spirit--not drawn to other people's babies. Loved my own, but I don't need to cuddle any baby in the room. Also, like-minded on the value of belonging to a church. Great chat today!

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Joyce, it’s comforting to know that I’m not alone with the baby thing. So thanks for that!! And yay for our church families!!! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@dckroyer4451]

Hope by the time your gd needs it, she has the finished Halloween costume; I knew you'll do a wonderful job! Hey, recently you chatted about not knowing how other make great sewing instruction videos while at the machine. Katrina at Lifting Pins and Needles has a deep cleaning of her sewing/filming studio that you would really enjoy. I hope you can find a few minutes to watch and listen to her tips. (hoping that means you'll also get into that part of things!). Mavis

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Stephanie! I'm here spending a few minutes with you! It's always great to see you!

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Zelda! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@carolynreed2688]

I choose Gigi for the great grandkids. I have a great great niece that calls her grandmother Gahgah. I didn’t want to take a chance that that would turn out to be my gramma name!

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Carolyn, I was pretty set on GG for my “great” name. It’s so cute! And I also would not be able to accept gahgah. Lol Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@GoingGreenMom]

For anyone wanting community but not sure about the church thing (I was molested by a preacher when I was little, so that just isn't going to happen), try walking in your neighborhood. I started walking a few times a week a few months ago. I've met so many people! Just be open to stopping to talk or saying hi and waving on your way past if people are in their yard. I have kids coming up to me if they see something weird, I have dogs that want pets. And I know their names! Lol. Maybe not the best for my exercise routine, but great for the soul.

[@FarrellFocus]

@@GoingGreenMom And there are lots of really great groups to volunteer with. Good thoughts. Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@GoingGreenMom]

@@FarrellFocus Unfortunately it seems like in my area there aren't really that many anymore. Most things are run by churches here so unless you are a church member or a kid getting civic hours for school, they don't really take volunteers. I volunteered at the schools as long as I could but then they try to keep parents "out of the way"..... that is the most toxic of the schools but unfortunately the whole system is pretty bad at this point. But anyway, that is restricted to parents of kids in the school for safety purposes these days in the lower grades were it is allowed. The libraries use staff for things that used to be volunteer run. The humane society does take some volunteers after a series of training sessions, but unfortunately it isn't a no kill shelter and I just can't handle being there on days they are putting animals down. Which anymore I think is whenever they run out of cages so pretty constant.

[@brendastevens8325]

I made a wig one year out of yarn . It looked strange but it worked lol

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Brenda, I told her that I have seen some good ones out of yarn. I wonder what she’ll come up with. Lol hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@sandymackendrick6135]

I have to disagree with you and momma on the length, she is old enough not to trip on a maxi. I bet that fabric is gorgeous long!!!! I’m with the granddaughter 😂❤

[@FarrellFocus]

Aw, Juliet will be delighted to have you on her side. And honestly, if that’s what she wants, Grammy can never say no. 😂😂😂 Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@msmonet]

I'm YaYa!

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi YaYa!! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@RunningWithScissors-th8jo]

My kids called both sets of grandparents Mamaw and Papaw They would add the last name, so Mamaw C... and Mamaw D.. and so on. We thought that was what we would be called, BUT, our first grandchild, who is 17 now, came up with our names! She started calling my husband Papppo, even before she called me anything. We thought it was unique, so we went with it! Then, she started calling me, Mammo. So there you go! Her two siblings call us that , and their two cousins as well. I didn't want to be Nana, because it's too close to my name, Nancy My sister goes by Nana. Her husband was Papa. I've been in church my whole life. I've sung in the choir and taught Sunday School. My daughter and I co-teach 9 and 10 year olds, in what we call Kidz Zone. We are members of a Southern Baptist church. I met my husband in church. So, yes, not only can you make great friends, you can live for Jesus while serving others! Take care and God bless you! 🥰

[@brendastevens8325]

Take a picture

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Brenda, will do! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@GoingGreenMom]

Wait, your grandbabies have babies? You don't look old enough to be a great grandmother! For the baby thing I just follow the kid. If they want me to hold them, they'll come to me. If not, I don't force it. Ive noticed that typically I wind up getting them to do stuff they dont want to after that. Lol. I see my nephew a few times a year, and he pouts in corners at restaurants and runs when its time to go. Lol. I typically wind up carrying him out. But I always try to get him to sit down and eat before I leave if he's at home. Lol. I havent thought about Grandma names yet. My kids say they don't want kids. I secretly hope I'll have one someday.

[@GoingGreenMom]

A grandma name that is..... not limiting the kids. 😂