How To Make A Tea Cozy...

Making Tea Cozies

Making tea cozies are very easy and so much fun to make!

Getting so much enjoyment from them this next cooler season.

I think many vintage tea rituals have become a lost art.

I have always loved seeing a tea cozy being used.

After all, if we want a cup of tea, we want to drink it Hot!

So, if you get in the habit of brewing up a nice pot of tea,

This little tea cozy would be a wonderful addition.

I have quite a few tea cozies

 as I wanted one of each different fabric I made them in.

But I did give a few away;

Items Needed:

1/2 yard of material for outside: 

1/2 yard of material for the lining:

 You can use fleece for this also

1/2 yard of batting or fiber: 

(For insulating between layers)

This batting is what keeps the tea nice and hot!

You will be needed two of the outside materials, lining and batting;

So place your pattern on the fold of your material!

And a pattern 11x14 shaped like a half circle

(Use a paper sack or wrapping paper)

Scissors

Pins

Lace (for the bottom edge)

Buttons for the top if you want one!

You can really embellish it with anything you like!

This is a very easy and fun sewing idea!

Quick yet look very professional sewn.

They are pretty costly to purchase for one's self.

~See my sweet strawberry pin cushion~

Having a good sharp pair of scissors is wonderful to cut the

fabric out with.

Here is a very easy tutorial we found after we figured it out

for ourselves! She has a British accent she explains it very well!

Just click on it:

Tea Cozy Tutorial

Easy Tea Cozy for you to sew by Debbie Shore

Here is my friends blog post showing her Tea Cozy

I made her last year.

The Charm Of Home Tea Cozy

When we made these Tea Cozy's last year we had a day long
~Sewing Day~

In order to get so many made we worked side by side;
We had so many lovely fabrics to choose from;
My friend Pam had a closet filled with fabric,
She was so gracious in sharing with us ladies.
Thank You Pam!

The sweet red one was one my DIL made;
She did place some cute buttons on hers!

I also made another one for a dear friend that I wanted to share
Here is a link to one of my favorite bloggers
You may know her; Her name is Lydia,
She has been a source of encouragement to me for a very long time.
Visit her lovely blog here:
Home Living

I hope you will try your hand at this fun and lovely tea cozy!

Love, Roxy

For Pete Sake...

For Pete's Sake...

Why do I do some of the things I do?

Some days we just need to take inventory;

What are you doing that is driving your Husband nuts?

Or making a very negative impression on our children.

Are you murmuring under your breath, while doing your housework?

Can he or your children hear you grumble over the piles of

Loads of laundry sitting by the washer?

Are you whining that we have to cook another meal again?

After all, you just finished washing up with that last sink of dirty dishes.

Grumble, stumble and lose your peace;

And you rob it from everyone else around you!

Learning to be joyful while working at keeping your home!

Learning can only happen if you are teachable:

That is why it is important to take inventory of how and what.

How are you acting?

If you are really brave, try asking your Husband or Children

This question;

Is there something I am doing that rather irritates you!

(You had better be ready for some truth here)

I have done that a few times in many years of marriage,

I am glad that I did as it allowed me to see a few things

That caused unrest in our relationship.

Men do not admire a wife who nagged at them all the time.

They take it personally when we complain we don't have enough

of something we may want in our shopping baskets.

Children can feel that they are the source of contention in a home

Where they hear all the time how much work you have to do

everyday for them. And I am all for training children to

appreciate what they have and to be good stewards of it.

My Mother would say when she was overwhelmed or

upset over something, this little phrase.

(For Pete's sake)

Okay, so this post is for my Mother and of course;

(Pete's Sake)

Whoever he is...

Here is the only Pete I can think of...

Pete from the Little Rascals...

My Hero

And remember we all cannot be the Chief Indian

We need squaws and little Indians too!

Here is a little video of the pooch;
Click The Link Below


The Pooch

Everything Is Just Peachy...

Artist: Carolina Elisabeth

Everything is just peachy...

I love life!

I heard that a lady had said I don't think I can make it for even another day.

I was thinking about that a lot today;

I am learning not to dwell on things that cause upset!

We are to think about things that will give us peace and hope.

I understand that this is not always easy!

But it is not impossible...

With God "All things are possible"

Training and disciplining our thoughts are huge!

Many women can talk themselves into a poor me attitude;

without much cause some days.

And I realize some days for women can be really overwhelming.

I don't make light of the stress of women;

I just offer a small bit of advice;

 if practiced often, It will help you manage your stress.

Stress does not magically go away;

"But rather it must not be able to control you!"

But I have learned a fine art many years ago;

And I still practice it often, almost daily.

It is this one thing;

   Stop and realize that I need to take a break and

Prepare a special cup of tea or coffee for myself.

And sit in a comfy chair and look at a magazine that inspires me.

Maybe read another chapter in a book that I am enjoying!

Skim through a recipe book for inspiration!

Write a note to a friend!

Taking a bit of time to get refreshed before I start my evening chores.

We all know how many hours we spend making meals and cleaning up!

So I try to have a little time to reflect.

So then I can enjoy the evening meal and the fellowship!

Enjoy these long winter nights!

Stay warm and get ready for some holiday company!

Enjoy this season!

May you never feel that you can not make it through another day!

Remember, even David had to encourage himself in the Lord...

What is Blogging Accomplishing In My Life...

Cold and Blustery Day

Saying goodbye to summer and fall again!

It is a bittersweet feeling...

As I love being cozy in my home and thinking of what;

I might bake or cook

Pondering what book I shall read next!

Digging into God's Word!

Learning to be still and know He is God!

Everyone is told this very thing;

Everything that has breath praise the Lord!

The storms of life will come!

Sometimes you can see a storm rolling in out where we live,

But sometimes a storm can catch you by surprise!

Can we always be well prepared for what is blowing in?

I think we are able to withstand so much if we are well

grounded and we have a firm foundation in Christ!

What really matters to you?

I believe my relationship with the Lord is my mainstay for everything!

Relationships are the most important...

Fellowship is God's way of teaching us unity and compassion!

Are you inquiring of the Lord today?

Are you accessing your values and goals?

Are we wasting precious time?

Only Christ can show us where we are spinning our wheels!

God is so gracious and we live in a grace place;

Paid with Christ blood;

A Pastor friend reminded me of this statement

"We are not Our own"

Are we all just trying to be heard through blogging?

Is blogging fulfilling an empty spot?

(That only God can fill)

Am I just trying to make a name for myself?

Is this what God has called me to do?

Or is this just another passing fad in the world according to me?

So, I might ask you is this?

What is blogging accomplishing in your life?

May we not look back and wish we had done something different;

With our time and energy and resources.

Blessings.

Living From Glory to Glory

Take some time to read the comments!

Leave one yourself to share why you blog or just enjoy reading them!

How To Incorporate Date Night...

Making time for those special times together.

We are always so busy and we all have very full schedules!

The hubbub never ends, we can go 24/7

We as women would be wise to see the importance of

Implementing a date night with our Husbands.

When the children were small we could only have evenings alone

 While watching a movie.

 Or maybe just going out for pie and coffee.

But it does not matter if you have been married a lot of years;

Date Night

Or

Date Days

Must be done every so often!

We need this to keep things in touch with one another.

We can be together very often, but sometimes we do not let our

guard and busy brains just stop and enjoy!

Sitting across from one another and just really looking at each other!

We all need some alone time with our mates.

You can do these times together, even in the daytime;

If you even enjoy meeting with another couple for fellowship!

No hard, fast rules;

But being together and enjoying some laughter!

Meeting your Husband's needs is very important to keep

The Love Light glowing

(Or at least On)

So many are feeling the outside pressures of life, work and family

But we must remind ourselves

 as to how making this time is so important!

I had a lady tell me many years ago to always remember;

To put your Husband first!

Date Night or Date Day

You just need to be together...

Will you go out with me?

Shifting Gears...

 

Why?

Or shall we ask, Why not?

Can you drive a stick shift?

How many gears?

We are on the race track and we are very close to the finishing line.

Everyday is another chance to shift gears quickly and smoothly!

Stalling out or missing a gear can be very harmful!

It really is all about timing!

A tank filled with gas!

Tune- up, with good spark plugs;

Use the proper weight of oil!

Check your mirrors

Fasten your seat belt!

We're rolling now sister...

Step on the gas, and enjoy a day of peace and adventure!

But we whine, I just want to stay home;

Well, sorry in order to get some things done, we need to go!

We are ALL called to GO!

Okay, just give me a list and a good GPS and I am gone.

No turning back!

Wait, stop this crazy fast car, I wanted to go for a slow leisurely

Sunday drive!!

Sorry, but we are on a goal setters track here!

(Goals, What in the heck tarnashin is a goal?)

Well, it is something that you drive towards,

Like in one direction so you don't get off course.

Rules:

Stay in your lane!

Keep things cool and keep a level head!

Obey the speed limit!

Remember others are on the same track!

(It's not all about You)

Just for the your information, I am not driven by goals!!

I am more like get in and see where I end up kinda girl!

Does this shock any of you?

I love having the freedom to go and explore!

I have many that love set goals and achieve them.

But I am not sure why I never do make goals,

Maybe it is not for everyone!

Besides, I drive an automatic now a days!

Grew up visiting the race tracks with my Daddy!

Fast and Furious

But, I am more slow and steady this old girl!

Do you enjoy these days?

Well, may I ask you Why or Why Not?

How Making Breakfast Keeps Your Man Happy (Green Chili Omelette)...

 

A good breakfast is a perfect way to start your day!

Having chickens for many years has offered a very

Fresh and nutritious form of protein.

And we are known in these parts for our Chilis;

Hot, mild and just flavorful!

I will eat a hot one once in a while, but the mild is for me.

We are way past the egg not being a healthy form of protein!

Or at least I hope you are!

I have never seen so many troubles with diets in our world.

Between no gluten and lactose intolerance for so many people.

I have my own idea what has caused this to be so prominent.

How to make a Green Chili omelette;

I like to get my chilies cooking first in the pan.

Then I sprinkle on the chesses, cheddar is best I think.

Then I pour in the eggs I whipped up!

You can flip it once to cook the bottom.

Serve with a side of meat like ham or bacon.

 A cinnamon roll is always a nice addition.

But we mostly use a whole grain bread!

I enjoy serving my Hubby a very filling breakfast;

made with love!
As this keeps him Happy and well cared for!

Oh, don't forget to thank the Lord!

Do you eat eggs?

Have you discovered any eating troubles caused from certain foods?

I am still trying to take sugar out of my diet.

It is so hard when our foods we eat are all carbohydrates...

Learning and growing is what keeps us happy and healthy.

Going to try my hand at an Irish Soda bread recipe;

Made with half rye flour and half whole wheat flour.

It will be a rustic sort of bread, but very low in glycemic index.

"Happy Day and eat well my friends"

Victorious Beautiful Tree...

 

A man had a beautiful estate with magnificent trees on it. But he had

a bitter enemy, who said, "I will cut down one of his trees; that

will hurt him."

In the dark of night the enemy slipped over the fence and went to the

most beautiful of the trees, and with a saw and axes he began to work.

In the first light of morning he saw in the distance two men coming

over the hill on horseback, and recognized one of them as the

owner of the estate.

Hurriedly he pushed the wedges out and let the tree fall;

but one of the branches caught him and pinned him to the ground,

injuring him so badly that he died.

Before he died, he screeched out,

"Well, I have cut down your beautiful tree,"

And the estate owner looked at him with pity and said,

"This is the architect I have brought with me.

We had planned to build a house, and it was necessary to 

cut down one tree to make room for the house;

and it is the one you have been working on all night."

Do not forget that anything the devil is working at, he is but

cutting down a tree God had planned to cut down;

he never did anything outside the overall plan of God,

for God is omnipotent and omniscient and victorious.

Donald Grey Barnhouse

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