All posts by Salinda

Hey Y'all! I'm Salinda. Welcome to my little piece of the South. I'm a sewing instructor and the seamstress behind PersonaliTy Children's Clothes. I'm crazy in love with my hubby and Momma to 2 spunky swimmers! I'm addicted to Sonic Cokes, my New Orleans Saints, and Jesus!

Where do you get your fabric?

There are great and not-so-great fabric stores locally.  I certainly have my favorites (Hancock’s Fabrics over on Kings Hwy, Fabric Boutique, Best Fabrics in Bossier, and PC Embrodiery and Quilts).  The same can be said for online shopping (try Fat Quarter Shop, Vogue Fabrics, and Marie Madeline Studio).   Another trend today—upcycling fabric from another garment, like this skirt that was made from this dress.  Where do you get your fabrics?

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On the 6th day of Christmas

Today the kids found gold coins in the Advent Banner.

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One legend of St. Nicholas tells the story of how he helped 3 poor girls and their father. 

As the legend goes, St. Nicholas learned that the girls were too poor to pay their wedding dowries.  He secretly tossed a gold coin down the chimney and it landed in the first daughter’s stockings, which she had left by the fireplace to dry.  After also secretly helping the second daughter, the father hid out on the roof and discovered the identity of their benefactor when he helped the third daughter.

What a wonderful reminder to be aware of needs around you and of the real reason we give at Christmas—Loving Others.