The Sewing Mom

Most people I know have at least one room in their house, if not their entire house, that they would like to have made over. Some are certainly in more need than others. My house for instance had damaged walls and floors from the previous owners playing hockey indoors. While it’s major to me, it’s minor compared to what other people are dealing with. I know another blogger who showed pictures of her kitchen and there were electrical cords hanging from one corner of the ceiling to the opposite corner and then running down a wall. Everything needed to be re-wired, re-walled, re-floored and re-countered.

In case you hadn’t all ready heard, Renuzit TriScents has been hosting a room makeover contest. To enter, individuals needed to submit a video of the room they would like to have made over. Visit the semi-finalist gallery to vote for your favorite semi-finalist. The winner will win $20,000 and a home makeover from Tanya Memme. Voting is taking place until June 7, 2008.

I voted for the one in my picture. You would not believe what she has had to live with. Winning the Renuzit TriScents Home makeover contest would make her the happiest homeowner on earth.

Click on the picture to go directly to the contest page.

Has anyone else noticed how popular circles have become in the sewing world. I am seeing circles in many quilt patterns. I don’t mean quilts made with polka dot fabric. These quilts are made with cirlces rather than square blocks. They are so pretty. I wonder if they are hard to make. Curves tend to umm, throw me a curve. LOL

I found the cutest circle pin cushions. They have flower petals in different colors sewn around each one. They are the cutest and most unique pin cushions.

I bought a new sewing table that fits my sewing machine. It actually has an attachment that will help me sew circles. I sure am glad. I have trouble sewing a straight line let alone attempting circles. 

Yesterday, I flew from Dallas to Louisville and I happened to over hear a conversation that has really left me thinking about identity theft.  As we were getting ready to get off the plane, the couple seated behind me were discussing this issue and I was really surprised by what I heard.  You see, the man had apparently had his identity stolen not just once, but twice.  I found this very surprising.

I take a lot of precautions when it comes to our privacy and our financial identities, but I’m sure there are many more things that I should be doing.  After hearing that this man has had to deal with recovering his identity twice, I’m thinking that I really need to utilize lifelock services.

I read a recent press release by Lifelock that emphasizes that while there is definitely increased attention on the issue of identity theft, it continues to be a problem. This is a really serious and expensive crime and Lifelock has set out to increase consumer awareness with its “Strike Back – Defeat Identity Theft Now” campaign. In addition, Lifelock is asking consumers to sign petitions that will be delivered to the U.S. Congress, requesting Congress to enact more stringent laws to protect consumers from losses of data, problems of identity theft, and prosecute the perpetrators of the crime.

It’s a lot to think about, but traveling always makes me more aware of my surroundings and the need to be safe, from all types of predators.

By the way, if you’re interested, I understand the Lifelock is looking for people to join their team.

I wanted to post a brief note here to apologize to all of my readers and EC droppers.  I am currently visiting my sister and her family in order to attend my niece’s graduation from nursing school.  My sister has internet access, but it is dial up and extremely slow.  I also want to spend my time visiting and not on the computer (it took 10 minutes for my blog to load) and so will more than likely not be dropping card or responding to comments until I return home on Monday.

I hope you all have a great week and wonderful weekend.