Greetings
Well I actually followed through...Unbelievable yes, true none the less!
I did post some new goodies to the etsy page, I hope you will like the offerings...
The page is kind of slow so I haven't gotten to everything but that's ok, there is tomorrow to get things done...
Everything will come in time.  I am very impatient, I am also finding out how much of a control freak I am...


Our youngest is learning how to drive and I had to sit in the BACKSEAT of my own car...and I hate doing that...control issue one, while she was driving, things do look worse from the backseat, so I made some little noises...control issue two, maybe one or two gasps, but who is counting...ok my daughter, but still they were legit!  It was dark and we were on the freeway, and its crowded where we were going...ok, so control issue three, I really just wanted her to pull over and get out and let me do it.  I don't even like it when my husband drives...so control issue four.  On the way home...I just closed my eyes and hummed softly to my self till we were home...needless to say my girl wasn't very happy with her momma..I told her I couldn't help it I have issues...


By the way she is becoming a good driver, she like the rest of us have developed some bad habits...so we have to work on those, but for the most part she is getting it...need I mention, this was last night and I'm typing tonight, so we did make it home alive and well! lol


We did laugh about it, and to be fair my husband and I were doing most of the laughing, might have been fear laughing, I'm not too sure!...she did laugh too, and we weren't that crazy on her, but its so hard after so many years of being in control to just one day say ok and give up your control.  Even though it happens slowly, they start wanting to play with their friends more outside, then comes the clothing choices, then more and more freedom is given...( I am skipping some things, but you know what I'm saying) But it sneaks up on you when you are adjusting to a new phase in their life a new one develops.  I am not THaT crazy about control, I want my kids to grow up and be wonderful adults, that's our job as parents, to raise up well rounded adults, that they will be efficient members of society. To be loving caring people, to make this crazy world a better place because they are in it.   
But no matter what, we do the best we can and we fight like hell to keep control, only to loose it in the end, especially when we realize we never had any control in the first place...My baby will be a very good driver, it just takes practice and loads of patience from her parents. But just like everything else in our lives we have to start somewhere and eventually we become an expert at whatever it is we are doing... 


         In the mean time...
I better find something to do while I'm in the backseat of my own car...because, the older she gets...well that only means the older I get...Time is ticking, better live this life with gusto!


I know that God is great!  He gives us just what we need when we need it...I hope God is blessing you with Everything you need and helping you with what you don't need...Stay Strong and keep the Faith!


Thanks so much for stopping by and reading my babbles, they truly are from a simple mind!  Have a wonderful week, stay cool if you are in my neck of the woods and keep warm if you  aren't! so funny the differences...


Keep checking back on the etsy page, I will be adding Christmas soon...


Thank you for stopping by,
More babbles from a simple mind
Until next time...Deb :0)


I will be at Sugar Plum in Costa Mesa again in November if you get a chance to come out, you should do this one, I understand its the biggest gift show they do...November 10th-12th  2011 The admission is free so grab your friends and come out to Orange County Fair grounds in Costa Mesa CA to get your shopping done for the Holidays!  See you there...Deb

Well I did it...I never thought I would ever make it to Sugar Plum...Why? I have no idea, seemed unattainable for some reason...But I had some great encouragement and support.  I decided last min to do the show!  I created like you cannot believe.  I was 2 1/2 weeks out from the show and managed to make enough stuff to get started.  I would have liked to have had more, but what I made did the job. 
The show runs for 3 days Thurs Fri and Sat, there were over 9,000 people who went through that show...great exposure if I do say...
The day we had to set up was pouring rain and I only have a truck, no trailer.  The show was an hour away so every piece of my display got soaked. By the time we got down there, it had stopped raining so the set up wasn't totally horrible.  My Daughter is amazing to say the least!  She helped me set up and we had a blast!  She knows how intense I can be and is patient enough, but then says that's it and drags me away! lol

We had to set up quick of course, because we left late from home, it was raining, and had to stop once to adjust the fencing, find where to set up, and on and on...so we only had like 2 1/2 hours to get it done...I like to do and redo...as I said before, but had no time at set up...I was really hoping my Daughters Photos would have sold!  She does such wonderful work, such a natural talent, and good eye for things...Maybe you think that's just the mom talking...but see for your self...

I have them listed in my Etsy account...if you would like to see more  wildoberryfarms.etsy.com

Well we did have fun, after the show was over, The owner had us gather around for a closing meeting.  There were prizes and raffles, loads of encouragement for the next show, which by the way I'm going to do, I think I'm hooked...anyway....Everyone there was so nice and helpful, didn't seem like a lot of grumbly people!  Which you can find in situations like this.  But so far everyone was great!  I'm looking forward to next months show...which reminds me, I will only have 3 weeks to get it done...I better get busy!  It's a little difficult to get into the Harvest/Christmas frame of mind when the weather has been in the triple digits!  Yesterday was 105 I think...we have been warm to say the least!  I hope the weather is better where you are!  Happy Fall Ya'll!!

Thanks for stopping by and I will be listing new goodies on my etsy account on Sunday so if you have nothing better to do stop by and take a look! ha ha

Just a few babbles from a simple mind...
Be Blessed!!  Deb

Happy First Day of Fall!

I hope you are enjoying the weather in your neck of the woods...Here we seem to be in the middle of a last minute heat wave...In my truck yesterday it said 105 and the weather girl said it was suppose to be hotter today.   So its a little steamy here!

  

I am one of those people who don't really get Spring Fever, although I did have some this year.  Usually my time is in the Fall. Its when I love to tear apart my home clean closets, re paint, re arrange, decorate and everything along those lines.  But this year I am not being able to do this because I am getting ready for a big gift/handmade show in Costa Mesa!  This is well beyond my comfort zone, so not only am I fighting the Fall Fever, but now I have butterflies the size of condors in my belly!

All I know is What the heck was I thinking!  I am excited and I have been wanting to do this for a long time...but now that its getting closer...I have cold feet! lol

The show will be in Costa Mesa, CA on Oct 6-8th and its at the Orange County Fair Grounds. Admission is free and parking will cost you less than $10.  Its a great show with loads of talented people!

I do feel good about doing this, I just hope I can make enough stuff to fill my spot!

Wish me luck!

Take care, and I pray your Fall Blessings are so abundant you won't know what to do with them all!

Deb,

Monday Sept 12th

Today was so nice outside...But I didn't expect it to get so hot...Whew!

Well anyhow the sky was so beautiful and the moon tonight is so bright, it looks like a spot light! 

                  I love when the seasons start to change.

I listed about 10 new patterns today in the Etsy account, I hope you have a chance to look them over.  I would really love your feedback on these!

I hope you enjoy these last few days of Summer, and I hope Fall brings you crisp mornings and snuggly nights!

Take care and have a wonderful week,

Talk to you soon,

Deb

Just some simple babbles today...(:0)~

On my way...

Greetings,



Happy Halloween Pattern



This was my last week,

I sent out catalogs 2 weeks ago of my patterns to a few quilt shops in the area.  I waited, then I called them to discuss the catalog and possibly make an appointment to show my samples in person...My first appointment was awkward, I was very nervous as well as excited!  I was having that feeling, you know the feeling, the "this is it, I'm on my way" feeling.  Thinking all the hard work has finally paid off and she is going to place a huge order, and I will be well on my way as a pattern designer!...well, that's not what happened... The appt. lasted maybe 15 Min's. No order, nothing...I was more than deflated...I keep telling myself that this IS what I am suppose to be doing. Then I think why is it not working in the way I think it should be?  I agonize over it all the time, should I or shouldn't I!  I pray about it daily, I figured since nothing else has come up, no other doors seem to be open, that this has to be what I am meant to do...Design stitchery patterns, create ads, make goodies, teach others how to stitch!  So far anyway...         



Harvest Moon Wool Applique
pattern



         Ok, so I get back into my truck, feeling defeated, and I start praying, I ask "Your Will Father! Take this doubt from me and lead me". I have to leave it in His hands. He is my confidant!  So I head out to my next appointment, it's about a 50 min drive, so I have plenty of time to regroup and talk to God. I show up at my next appointment, of course not feeling as confident as before.  But, I made it here and she seems nice, so here I go.  She took her time, looked over a few pieces, called her employees over to ask their opinion, I walked around for what seemed forever.  I didn't want to seem desperate! Even though I was! Desperate to find out if they liked it, if it would fit their shop, if I really had what it takes to be here, in this business...Finally after what seemed hours, she placed an order! My first wholesale order!!! woo hoo!!! I was totally blown away! So while my insides were doing cartwheels, I had to wear my poker face and conduct myself as a professional business womanpatterns that I had  Not a bad first sale.  I was happy. I felt vindicated, I have something to offer the pattern world!  Thank you Mary!  Now I'm feeling a little better about things, not so defeated.   I head down to my next appointment here in town.  I meet with her and her new shop, which is darling, She loves my dish towels and places an order.  Ok now that feeling of "I'm on my way" is coming back. Only not as cocky as before, definitely way more humble, much more balanced!  I know I am where I am suppose to be. Otherwise I would be some place else.  I just have to keep the faith. I also have to remember, not everyone will love what I do, so I just have to accept that and continue forward. I have to let God open the doors for me and try not to push so hard against the flow...

       It's hard to just let go and let God...but trust me it's the best decision you can make.  He will lead you right where you need to be.  My problem is that it's not always in my time frame, it's in His...so I grow impatient, and oftentimes pick up where I left off. I don't always give God the proper time to work things out for me...I need to learn if I'm going to ask for His help, I have to wait for Him to help me...Which is so difficult to do, but always worth it!

Well, I have babbled on long enough!  I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember, no matter what, you are loved!

Thanks for stopping by,

Huggs, deb

Just more babbles from a simple mind. :)

Here is my schedule for Sept and Oct

I will be at the farmers market in Murrieta, this next week 9/11(oh)

I will have a booth at Motts Farm's, in Menifee, CA, Oct 1st.

I will be hosting a boutique here at my home, if you are in the area, let me know and I will gladly send you the info. Oct 7-8th

If you would like directions to any of these events, let me know via email or post here. 

I also have a web site coming soon, I'll keep you posted!

Take care, Deb

August

Hello again!
Well, this has been a fast month...right!  Don't blink! lol
This has, however been a productive month I must say. I have managed to get things rolling in the business dept, and that's a good thing, my garden is finally doing well, and my Husband, which is the best news ever! Is back up and walking around again!  Thank God!  He didn't think he was going to handle staying down one more day!  (knee surgery)  He is still in therapy and will be for a while, it's a nice, scratch that, Wonderful thing to see him up an moving around again!

Well back to the business, Patterns Patterns Patterns!  I have been drawing like a mad women!  I have some new dish towels ready for sale, more on the way, the process is sometimes a little slower than I like. Seems that is the only thing in my life that is slow! haha
None the less, new patterns on the way.  A new Fall wool applique one, I am especially excited about, mostly because I love my wool!  Its so easy to work with, and felts up so nice.
He will be on the page shortly.  Gotta get busy...I am only a one gal operation you know!

I have sent out a few wholesale catalogs, so if there is a favorite store who you would like see carry my patterns, let me know and I would love to send them a catalog!! And if you do...I can send you a free pattern for your trouble! **BonuS!!**


Well if you can see the time you will know its late!  I better hit the sack...I was staying up because my poor daughter (senior in high school) had a mountain of homework to do! urgh!  So Much!  So I thought I would stay up a little to show support! 
But now its time for sleep! 
Have a great Friday everyone!  Take care and check back in a couple days as the patterns will be on here soon!
For now...
Deb :0)
More babbles from a simple mind!

My Apologies

I am so sorry I haven't written lately!  Been so busy around here, it was hard to sit down and have a quiet thought!

I am in the process of re tooling everything...I hope to be back on line in a few weeks...I hope you will be patient with me during this process!  Thank you in advance!

Please check in with me again in a few weeks, I'm thinking the week of Aug. 15th, things around here should be back to some sort of Normal...lol...My Daughter will be back to school, Senior this year, and I should be in full swing of a sewing frenzy!  I hope to hear from all of you soon, thanks again for following and I will talk with you soon,

Thanks again,
Deb
Babblings from a simple mind!