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Happy New Year, y’all! Wow! Where did it go! 2021 has been full of challenges, a year of survival ... and blessings, for sure! A year of my business surviving in our changing culture because of my conservative, Christian beliefs, of which I hold strong to; surviving an evil illness.... and being able to celebrate another birthday! God is so good! Soooo many affected by the social distancing, the closing of businesses, and by the illness. I lost an admin and dear friend, Cynthia Kirby, due to this illness. It’s been a year of faith-building, of thanksgiving, and praise to my Keeper, my Father, for sure!
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Let’s get our thanksgiving jars going again. Add a note to your jar weekly, of things you were thankful for during that week; something that blessed you. You should end up with 53 entries in your jar by end of year. Post a picture of your jar in the album Jessica set up. First one is January Thankful Jar! On the first of every month, a winner will be randomly drawn for $20 store credit. At the end of the year, the one with most entries in the album will win a special prize Later to be determined. You can post suggestions in my group! Let’s focus this year on blessings!
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What are your goals for the new year? Every year I say I’m going to start sewing for Christmas in January! Then panic that I’ve run out of sewing time in December! I guess my goal is to get my new sewing shed unpacked and organized so I CAN sew! It’s such a mess since it was built that I’m not motivated to sew. My Thor has not been used yet!
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
We had a great 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway this year. Lots of fun and prizes! with Jen Patterson winning the Thor 1541s. And Stacy LaClair winning the Cricut Maker. Congratulations ladies! A HUGE THANK YOU to all the donors listed. I’m so very thankful! First, a thank you to Sunny Sewing Machine in Texas for their $100 discount on the Thor!
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- Judy Hejza - Hejza Creations custom sewing room clock - https://hejzacreations.com/
- Anabelle Delgado $25 gift card - My Handmade Space – Nylon Coil Zippers By The Yard https://www.myhandmadespace.com/
- Malu Aguayo - $50 gift card to got interfacing!
- ARC Expressions - Angie Baroch -one of these for each day. For example: 1st day store credit, 2nd day tumbler with logo, 3rd day logo tags, 4th day store credit again, 5th day tumbler again, 6th day logo tags, and repeat through all of the days - https://www.facebook.com/ARCExpressions/ https://m.facebook.com/ARCExpressions/
- Judy Nguyen- her new mini press with dies and rivets - https://kamsnaps.com/
- Flor Ames - $20 gift card for TE Fabrics @ Quilters Inn - https://www.facebook.com/groups/quiltersfabricsandcreations/?ref=share
- Bev Morris - wool ironing mat
- Rose Thomas- donating Cookies from her new kitchen business bakery! https://rosescookieshop.com/
- Judith Clause - leather Thank You Pouch https://www.facebook.com/judithstitches/
- Avanell Savage - $50 gift card for gotinterfacing.com http://aviesplacecreations.com
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LuxeSew is in my store now!
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New Products!
LuxeFuse (Decovil light+ alternative) production is completed and packaging is in progress now! LuxeFuse is my very own, created for “got interfacing!” Shipping is approximately a month long trip! How exciting! And LuxeBond, an alternative to decor bond without the wrinkling, is ready to ship now also. I’ll be preparing two different sample packages. Keep watching!
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LuxeSew is already available in my store! It’s a cross between foam and fleece. It's a sew-in substitute for either of them. It sews amazing and gives you the structure and feel that foam or fleece would. It adds structure with out all the bulk or the odd feel you get with sew-in foam where you can tell and feel that its separate from fabric.
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Care Instructions: Washable at 86F. Dry cleanable, moderate ironing, temp should not exceed 212F (per manufacturer). For heat press use no higher than silk setting, 8 seconds. For iron use no higher than wool setting for 6-10 seconds. Do not iron LuxeSew directly. Use fabric or a Teflon sheet to cover. To fuse LuxeSew use purple Elmers glue, zig zag the edges then press using recommended temps.
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In the Spotlight
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In the spotlight this month is Janie Teetson with her NCW!
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“This great NCW was stabilized with Decovil and woven fuse all form Barb's Bags...got Interfacing? Works beautifuly with this wallet pattern. Thanks Barb! God bless you. Oh , the photos make it look a bit wonky but, it’s a great looking wallet. Just saying God’s so good to help me!” Janie
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Congratulations Janie! PM me for your $20 store credit prize!
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And this one didn’t go unnoticed! Congratulations Elaine Beradi! Pm me for your $20 store credit!
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“I made this Annette satchel and NCW wallet using Wovenfuse 2 on all the cotton fabric. I also used Decovil lite and heavy in various parts where I wanted extra stabilizer.” Elaine
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And this one didn’t go unnoticed! Congratulations Elaine Beradi! Pm me for your $20 store credit!
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“I made this Annette satchel and NCW wallet using Wovenfuse 2 on all the cotton fabric. I also used Decovil lite and heavy in various parts where I wanted extra stabilizer.” Elaine
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GREAT Product Review
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And another product review from my store I’d like to share. This is why I built my interfacing business! To provide the best interfacings for bag makers at affordable prices! A gift from God! Be on the lookout for my new products! From my store reviews:
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Tips and Tricks
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January Recipes
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Refried Bean-Taco Pizza
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.YIELD: 8 servings.“I like to make pizza, and this one is my favorite. I use a ready-to-use pizza crust when time is tight. If you like taco salad, you'll love this.” —Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, Ohio
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Ingredients
- 1-1/4 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 2 taco shells, coarsely crushed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups torn iceberg lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, place crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with refried beans. Top with the beef mixture, taco shells and cheeses. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and olives.
© 2021 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC
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Honey Buffalo Meatball Sliders
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hoursYIELD: 6 servings.These little sliders deliver big Buffalo chicken flavor without the messiness of wings. The spicy-sweet meatballs are a hit on game day with kids and adults alike. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 package (24 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian turkey meatballs, thawed
- Additional hot sauce, optional
- Bibb lettuce leaves
- 12 mini buns
- Crumbled blue cheese
- Ranch salad dressing, optional
Directions
- 1. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 6 ingredients until smooth. Stir in meatballs until coated. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours, until meatballs are heated through.
- 2. If desired, stir in additional hot sauce. Serve meatballs on lettuce-lined buns; top with cheese and, if desired, dressing.
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Thank You!
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Wishing you all the best ever New Year: focus on the blessings, and I’m sure it will be!
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Love and thankfulness for all my family, my customers, supporters, and friends!
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“My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”Psalms 73:26
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