Week In Review 3-4-12

This has been a busy week for me.  I would like to let you know that my Nuclear Stress Test came back normal!  That is one thing I can stop worrying about!  I might add that I as certainly glad that I have health insurance.  That test was almost six thousand dollars.  I don't think any medical test should cost that much!  I really don't know how people that have  no insurance benefits can get the medical care they need.  Something has got to be done about the medical care cost in this country!
Yesterday I went to a Cookie Lee show.  I have never seen the Cookie Lee line of jewelry before and they really have some very nice things.  I was amazed at all the different items they had to offer and the prices were very reasonable.  They had a little something for everyone, from young girls to the really big pieces of bling!  They had some really cute ankle bracelets and some toe rings that I would have loved in my younger years.  I purchased a necklace(that can be worn several different ways, most of their necklaces are very versatile!) the matching bracelet and some earrings.  If you have never seen this line of jewelry before you can check them out here, I think you will like what you see.
I am hoping to teach my grand-daughter, Anna, to sew this summer.  I have been checking out books that I think will get her creative juices flowing!  LOL  She is only 13 so I have been looking for something that is easy to follow and will give her an idea of everything involved when you begin to create your own clothes and accessories.  I recently purchased Sewing For Dummies by Jan Saunders Maresh (not to suggest Anna is a dummy in any way).  It is a very good book for beginners.

It covers everything you can think of from knowing your sewing machine to choosing fabric and notions. It even has some easy, basic items to sew. If you are wanting to learn how to sew, check this book out. It is available at Amazon for less then $20.!
Another great book is Nancy Zieman's Sewing A to Z: Your Source for Sewing and Quilting Tips and Techniques.  It is also available on Amazon.  I love Nancy Zieman, I have been watching her on Sewing With Nancy for years.  She is an expert on every aspect of sewing so you can feel sure her books will always leave you with the knowledge you are longing for!
This is a great book for beginners also, it even includes instruction on quilting. If you have never watched Sewing with Nancy before, check you local PBS listings, it usually airs on the weekend. For more books written by Nancy and for great notions and all sewing needs check out Nancy's website, Nancy's Notions.
Hopefully by this summer Anna and I both will be ready to have some fun, her with learning and me with teaching her from the many wonderful tips and ideas in these books.
Hope all of you have a wonderful week and
Happy Sewing!