Monday, September 20, 2021

Monday Message

"I wish to urge again the importance of self-reliance on the part of every individual Church member and family. None of us knows when a catastrophe might strike. Sickness, injury, unemployment may affect any of us. We have a great welfare program with facilities for such things as grain storage in various areas. It is important that we do this. But the best place to have some food set aside is within our homes, together with a little money in savings. The best welfare program is our own welfare program. Five or six cans of wheat in the home are better than a bushel in the welfare granary." (President Gordon B. Hinckley)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N624MhSpPgo - she shows getting storage ideas.

I have been working a lot outside this week but worked on the t-shirt that I traced off of an already made t-shirt. I liked using a tracing wheel so this skill building was a win.



It fits just like the original, a great skill to learn. I learned how to make a pattern from an already made shirt with a tracing wheel.

I learned how to make t-shirts when my kids were little. I would applique fun things on the front. Back then we used ribbing for the neck. This was my first one using the same fabric the shirt was made from. I really like the look and it was a savings to boot.

I made a soap sack this week to hold the bits and pieces of soap that get leftover. I wanted to make this to stretch the soap farther for when I don't use these ends for laundry soap.


https://www.crochetwithmarybeth.com/learn-the-iris-stitch-for-charity-free-crochet-pattern/ - here is the pattern, it's free.

https://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/homemade-liquid-laundry-detergent-plus-a-free-printable-label/ - this is the laundry soap I like. I have found just any bar soap works...so none of my soap goes to waste.

I also finished this knitted elephant girl I’ve been working on. The cats approved!





So that is what I learned and finished this week.

Gus wants to know what skills did you learn this week?

Every little thing adds up whether you are growing food storage or growing your skills.

Missy asks are you building a food storage binder with recipes and information you would need?

With prices going up on, well, everything, we will need our skills and storage now more than ever.

The more we can do for ourselves, the more we can save.

Gus says don't stick your tongue out at being safe, keep wearing your mask.

Missy agrees and adds for you to be sure to social distance and wash your paws.

10 comments:

  1. You are so talented! The elephant is darling.

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    1. Thank you I have been wanting to do her for a long time

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  2. Hi Becky! I think Missy might be thinking that elephant is a bit of competition. She sorta looks like she wants to chomp her trunk!! She really turned out cute. Bravo!

    I really got serious about Christmas gifts this week. I've had plans and things started but now it's crunch time for anything being shipped. Every couple of years, I opt out of cards and send a letter with some sort of paper ornament instead. This year I cut doves out of scraps of watercolor paper. They're nice and thick. I outlined them in thick silver pen on both sides. I made wings out of vellum. I accordian folded a piece that was about 1" by 6". I made a slit in the dove to slide the vellum through and the wings stay folded for mailing. The recipient need only stretch the wings!n they have thread loops to hang. They turned out really cute.

    I have a bunch of wooden beads left from craft faires and stringed/painted beads are all the decorating rage on Pinterest.n So I'm putting my stock to work for a few gifts. It's a fun and simple project that is already paid for. I love when that happens!! It's always fun to score 'Use it up' points.

    With the fall temps teasing, I'm looking forward to my morning ritual. I take a book, coffee, and a light blanket out to the patio for about 30 minutes. The wildlife comes by for food or a bath, my doggy lays down and quietly watches, and it's so beautiful and peaceful. Best way to start a day.

    Well, I'm off to accomplish something! Have a good week and don't forget to give those babies my weekly scratch!

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    1. They do love those scratches that you send...wish I could see your doves they sound pretty. You make it peaceful all cozy out there. Yes fall is here I am so glad. You are an inspiration to us all thank you

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  3. BECKY: ES ADORABLE TU ELEFANTA, SE VE TAN SUAVECITA Y ELEGANTE CON SU VESTIDO, PRECIOSA. ¿TIENES NIETAS PEQUEÑAS? VAN A QUERER JUGAR CON TUS MUÑECOS, JAJAJA TENDRAS QUE GUARDARLOS. HE PUBLICADO RECIENTEMENTE EN MI BLOG, ESPERO PUEDAS PASAR POR AHI. ME GUSTA LA IDEA DE LA BOLSA TEJIDA PARA GUARDAR JABONES, SERIA UN LINDO REGALO PARA OBSEQUIAR EN ALGUN CUMPLEAÑOS O PARA FIN DE AÑO, SE PUEDE USAR JABON DE LAVANDA O JAZMINES O CUALQUIER OTRA FRAGANCIA, GUARDARLO DENTRO DE ALGUN CAJON DE LA ROPA, SIEMPRE ESTARIA PERFUMADA, ¿NO TE PARECE BUENA IDEA? ERES TAN CREATIVA, DIOS TE BENDIGA Y SIGUE CUIDANDOTE.

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    1. Thank you alas my granddaughter is a teenager but if friends visit after covid is gone they have Littles that will play with them. Thank you for your comment and I love what you have posted especially the strawberries you do very good work.

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  4. You are so creative and talented at your knitting, crocheting and sewing. All beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration and words of wisdom from Missy and Gus (and you too). Cheryl in WA state

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    1. Thank you from me thank you from gus and thank you from missy

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  5. Missy looks very concerned about that elephant. LOL! We are still building things up here at home and trying to get all our medical things done now. I'm currently waiting on a telemedicine appointment to start while I type this.

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    1. Yes she thought how dare you take a pic of me and worse with this elephant. Great work building up we all need to be doing it you set an example for us all.

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