I’m so excited about this:
♥Joy
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by Joy Kincaid 34 Comments
I’m so excited about this:
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Katy says
Your sewing is absolutely beautiful!!! 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
Oh, thank you, Katy!!! ♥Joy
Laura says
Hello Joy!
Greetings from Maine! I just stumbled across your blog…and so enjoyed what little I've read so far. I was sad to see that you had decided to stop blogging for awhile…but I completely understand. "To everything there is a season…" I will stop by again…and journey over to your daughter's new blog for a little visit.
Sweet blessings,
Laura
Joy Kincaid says
Hello Laura, so nice to meet you! I keep thinking I'll be able to return to blogging soon, but I've just been so busy! Thanks again for visiting, and many blessings to you!
Christy H says
Just wanted to let you know that I did make a skirt from that pattern. I will confess that assembling the pattern from a computer download was difficult. Thank goodness my daughter helped but after all that I do like the pattern. Thank you again for the recommendation.
Joy Kincaid says
Great! I'm so glad it worked out for you! I wore one of my skirts made from that pattern to church today. 🙂
Jacqueline@ Deeprootsathome.com says
Ahh… peaceful and winsomely beautiful! I love your blog, and you do such a lovely job, but I also know that you are needed, Mama! I pray the LORD gives you that grace to enjoy the little things you have and the privilege of raising your chickadees right now while they are there…no regrets! Not perfection, but no regrets! I love the little picture of Ezra and Ziggy!
God richly bless you, dear Joy. BTW, you are gifted and your little Maggie rabbit is priceless!
Keep up the good work with your beautiful family. I am praying now for your husband, too.
Love,
Jacqueline
Joy Kincaid says
What a sweet comment, Jacque! I so much appreciate you and your encouragement. You're a blessing to me, and thank you so much for praying!
Ellen says
So Happy to see a post from you! You always get me motivated and cause me to look at things from a different perspective. Enjoyed the pictures so much! We too had a long, lingering winter and I was happy to find bright pink petunias which have livened up the front porch.
We are nearing our break for school; just finishing up some loose ends. The garden beckons so I am looking forward to getting my hands dirty. 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Ellen! I'm glad to hear from you, too. Your bright pink petunias sound beautiful! I still have some things to finish before we're officially done with school, but we've been taking a break since we've had a lot going on lately. I hope you have a great day!
Sarah says
Hi Joy, I stop by your blog from time to time in hopes you've popped in for a "hello" or maybe to say you're baaaaccckkk! 😉 It was great to see an update from you. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. As mom of only one little bundle (1 yr old boy), I can understand why you need to limit some activities so you can catch all the moments with your children.
Blessings to you, sweet sister.
Sarah from VA
Joy Kincaid says
Hi Sarah, it was so nice to see a comment from you!!! Thank you so much for your prayers–I really appreciate that so much, and I'm so in need of them. 🙂
Many blessings to you as you nurture and enjoy your precious little boy! ♥
Christy H says
Sorry to be pesty but I am going to buy a skirt pattern and since I really what you did with the maternity one, that is one I am considering but then I looked up the Flip one that you made your daughter's skirts from and now I can't decide. Can you recommend which one is easier for someone with just basic sewing skills?
Joy Kincaid says
No problem, Christy! The maternity one is my favorite. The flip skirt pattern looked cute on my girls, but it wasn't very flattering on me. 🙂 And I would say the Florinda maternity skirt is one of the easiest skirts I've ever made–maybe it's just because I've made so many of them, but I can just whip one of these up very quickly! They're both simple, but the Florinda one is easier, I think. The construction of the Flip Skirt was a bit confusing–not difficult, just harder for me to visualize. Hope that's helpful!
Christy H says
Thank you so much. I will give that one a try. Happy Mother's Day to you.
Joy Kincaid says
You're welcome, Christy, and I hope you had a happy Mother's Day, too!
Christy H says
There you go dashing my hopes that you have returned to blogging!!! Oh well, I am sure I will survive. My daughter wants to learn to sew and I need to freshen up my sad skills and was hoping that maybe you would do a few sewing posts. Anyway, it was wonderful to see this post. I wish every blessing for your family.
Joy Kincaid says
Aww, that's sweet of you, Christy! 🙂 Many blessings to you, too!
Anonymous says
It was so wonderful to read a post from you again. Your blog is one of my absolute favorites! Thank you for being so encouraging and sharing so many wonderful things with your readers!
I have been making plans for next years school so your posting about All About Reading was so timely. Their pre-reading program looks wonderful and I love how they incorporate a puppet into it. So cute!
I love seeing your projects as well…sigh, if only sewing didn't break me out in hives, ha! I guess, I just need to keep practicing!
God Bless,
Angela
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement, Angela! 🙂
I have actually been so surprised by how much we have loved All About Reading. I had seen many reviews about it, and sometimes when that happens it's all a bunch of hype and not that great of a product. But in this case, the product really is great! And the Ziggy puppet is so cute! It's one of the best curriculum purchases I've ever made (in addition to Teaching Textbooks!).
Thanks again so much for your sweet comment, and I hope your day is blessed! ♥
Tabitha says
Hi Joy! So nice to hear from you here again! Your sewing projects are so wonderful! I can't wait to get my sewing machine out again and work on projects! How fun to have school break soon, I'm sure the break will be very welcome and I know you will have a wonderful time with your children! I'm so glad spring has finally come for you all there! Have a blessed day! <3
Joy Kincaid says
Hi Tabitha! It's so nice to hear from you, too! I really have been having fun sewing. I find it so encouraging to make things! I hope you're able to get our your sewing machine soon!
Yes, I'm soooo ready for the school break! Can't wait! 🙂
Many blessings to you today! ♥
~Kristin~ says
Dear Joy,
This was so sweet to see…I love to see the way mamas and wives work at home. I know, I know…you still will be on break… ;o)
But is there any chance you could share the patterns for the quilt, skirts, or tops for yourself? And typically, where do you get all of those darling florals?
Maggie…love her. And I do know where she came from.
Your daughter is beautiful. And I love when girls who age speak out, inspire, and encourage. There is such a need for that in her age group.
I'm so glad you all are doing so well. Praising the Lord for all things provided in a happy home.
xo
Joy Kincaid says
Hi Kristin!
I'd love to share about the patterns…
The quilt is a log cabin quilt from an Eleanor Burns "Log Cabin Quilt in a Day" book. I got the quilt top made at church during a sewing day taught by a lady who is an amazing quilter. So, the quilt top was cut out and sewn up all in one day. But it took me forever to get around to finishing it (not sure why!). You can see the start of the project here:
http://www.artfulhomemaking.com/2011/07/log-cabin-quilt-in-day.html
For the girls' skirts I used the Favorite Things Flip Skirts pattern, and I lined them with eyelet. My skirt is the Florinda Maternity Skirt, which I altered years ago for non-maternity wear. You can see a post about that skirt here:
http://www.artfulhomemaking.com/2012/03/6-skirts-from-1-pattern.html
The top is the Ruby Top from Made by Rae. And the fabrics came from all over! Some of them have been in my stash for years (some came from Walmart or Joann), sometimes people give me fabric since they know I like to sew, and I really like Fabric.com. They sometimes have good sales, and you can get free shipping if you order $35. I got the matching skirt fabrics from there.
Thank you so much for your kind words about my daughter. I'm hoping she'll be encouraged in her Christian walk as she seeks to encourage and bless others. 🙂
It was so nice to hear from you, Kristin! ♥
~Kristin~ says
Thank you, Joy! Loved seeing this post. 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
You're welcome, Kristin! 🙂
Anonymous says
For the rest of us where did Maggie come from? My little girl saw hr and fell in love. :0)
I agree with all the other comments on this post!!!
I hope and pray your husband is getting better, no fun going through physical trials, but I have always seen the Lord bless even in those times in my life, espially those times.
May you see all the blessings the Lord has for you and your family.
Heather
Joy Kincaid says
You can find Maggie Rabbit here (she sells both complete kits and also just the pattern). 🙂
Thanks so much for mentioning my husband. He's in a lot of pain, and it's so hard to see him suffering (and not much I can do to bring relief).
Thanks for stopping by, and also for your comment, Heather!
Anonymous says
Joy –
HOORAY!!! I was absolutely giddy when I saw a blog post from you in my inbox!!! =) We haven't met (although I've commented before)…but it was like a warm hug anyway. =)
So glad you love All About Reading/Spelling so much. That is in the homeschool budget for this year as it has been highly recommended by a few key people. You've been added to that list. =)
Missing you while you're away – but also so thankful that you're listening to the Lord and being such a great example of putting first things first.
Until the next unexpected post,
Joy
Joy Kincaid says
Oh, Joy, your comment was like a warm hug to me! 🙂 Thank you so much for brightening my day!
I know what you mean about All About Reading/Spelling. I had been hearing so many good things about it, but I waited for over a year before buying it since it was so expensive. But I now feel like the expense was well worth it!
I'll be missing hearing from you while I'm away; you've been a blessing to me! ♥
Carol Blanchet says
It's so good to hear from you! You are a BLESSING in so many ways. I think I struggle with many of the same things, and I so appreciate your Biblical attitude and encouragement.
You words are always timely.
Warmly,
Carol
Joy Kincaid says
Carol, your sweet comment almost made me cry! It's nice to know that someone cares, and so often your comments have been just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for being willing to be an encouragement. You have blessed me today! ♥
Katy says
Lovely to hear from you and I just love all the wonderful photos! 🙂 The fabric makes me drool!
We are sooo ready for our homeschool year to finish as well. We have less than two weeks left!
Joy Kincaid says
Dear Katy, it's wonderful to hear from you, too! That's great that you have less than two weeks of school left! I think we've got about three, but I'm so looking forward to the break!
Thank you so much for visiting Elyse's blog, too. Your sweet comments meant a lot to her! ♥