Clothed With Scarlet

Do you homeschool? Are you thinking about it?

I have just finished read a book called Relaxed Homeschooling.  It is written by Mrs. Kelly Crawford of Generation Cedar.  I have been reading her blog for quite some time now.  Her writings will challenge you; they will provoke you ... I assure you that the Lord will use her words to change things in your heart.

She has just published this e-book and it is well worth your time and pennies. 

Relaxed Homeschooling is to-the-point.  This book is well-organized and easy to read.  She gives tips and ideas throughout the book for fun ways to learn and good things for the littlest ones in the house to do while you work with the older children.

 

I have to admit that homeschooling in her home and homeschooling in our home look very similar.  The methods and ideas that she presents really work!  The things that she is articulating are working so well in our own home...I so encourage you to read her book.  My girls and I have such a wonderful time learning every day. 

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If you would like to purchase Mrs. Crawford's book, scroll back up and look to your right and click on the picture of the book.  It will take you to a link to make your purchase.

 

Also, you can click here to make your purchase.

 

**** If you purchase the book, will you please email me at mrs.klause@hotmail.com  - thank you. ****

 

Relaxed Homeschooling

           There is Another Way!

Homeschooling is about to get exciting!

Homeschooling is hard work.  But it isn't supposed to be drudgery! After hearing so many moms who were discouraged about "keeping up", always feeling behind, overwhelmed and inadequate, I decided to put on paper some incredible things we've learned on our homeschool journey.

Whether you are one of those tired moms, contemplating giving up, or just need some relief, or whether you are considering homeschooling and don't know where to start, you'll find this ebook full of answers and practical help. 

Here are just a FEW of the things you'll discover in "Relaxed Homeschooling":

• Teaching children is easier than you think!
  

• How to follow a routine without a restricting schedule.
  

• Giving your children a full education without enslavement to a curriculum.
  

• The classroom all around you.
  

• Keeping records SIMPLE!
  

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You can read more about her book when you click here or by clicking on the picture of the book above.

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posted by Mrs. Klause

July 9, 2008

Music:  Over the Rainbow

Swimsuit #1

Swimsuits for little girls...

..whew..

The Klause girls all arrived into this world with very fair skin.  Between their fair skin and a desire that the entire world not be privy to their tiny f*nnies hanging out of their swimsuit bottoms, it seems the only available option was for me to make their suits.  I found only one company that had suits with sleeves and skirts/shorts but 1) I just didn't like any of them; and 2) boy, they cost a lot of pennies.

I purchased a pattern from Ms. Smisor at Fashionably Modest Patterns, purchased the necessary fabric and notions and set about to making swimsuit #1.  First of all, let me encourage anyone that would like to make their own swimsuits.  However, let me also tell you that you will need to set your mind firmly to the task because it will take some time, lots of patience, lots of trial and error and lots of determination.  The pattern itself (and other swimwear patterns I have looked at) are not difficult at all.  The challenge lies in sewing with lyrca.  Determining the amount of tension that is necessary to move the fabric through the sewing machine and serger along with the amount of tension necessary to place on the thread will take nothing more than trying it until you find what is needed for your machine(s).

Kennedy's suit is finished. 

After I make Addison's suit and Bailey's suit then I will go back and shorten Kennedy's skirt some.  It turned out longer than I had anticipated.

Each of the girls will have this butterfly on their suit.  Kennedy wanted a pink swimsuit.  Bailey wanted a turquoise blue.  I wanted to make Addison a yellow one but opted to veer from the light color that would surely be promptly soiled with the dirt she will plop down into the first 42 seconds she is wearing it.  ;0)  Addison's will also be turquoise blue.

I trimmed Kennedy's skirt with turquoise thread and will trim the other girls' skirts with hot pink.

I believe Ms. Smisor placed this particular pattern about an intermediate sewing level.  Again, the seamstress should simply go into the project knowing that the construction is not difficult but the fabric is not so easy to work with.  It will not be a project that you will zing together. 

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posted by Mrs. Klause

June 13, 2008

Doilies

This beautiful doily was handmade just for me by Mrs. Hunter.  I just love doilies!  They give such warmth to any room. 

I am thankful to have "run into" Mrs. Hunter online.  If you might want one of these lovlies for your own home or if you happen to want to bless someone you love with one, here is how you can reach Mrs. Hunter:

Send an email to her at:  nnannysh@yahoo.com or just give her a call at 817-480-1922.

If you have any difficulty reaching her, please just email me at mrs_klause@yahoo.com and I will find her for you.  ;0)

posted by Mrs. Klause

January 21, 2008

Music:  numerous by David Nevue

Matching Clothes for Little Girl & Her Doll

New goodies for sale!

Dresses for 13" and 18" dolls.

Or skirts and tops...

I will make matching little girl and doll sets as well.

I have not settled on a price yet.  However ... for now ... I will charge the following:

doll dresses:  $10

doll skirts:  $6

doll shirts:  $7

little girl dresses:  $15 + fabric cost

little girl skirts:  $8 + fabric cost

If you are interested, drop me an email and we can talk about patterns and fabric and such!   mrs_klause@yahoo.com

I will get some other photos posted.

You can single left click on any of the photos to enlarge them.

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posted by Mrs. Klause

December 23, 2007

Pretties for Her Hair

Pretties for Her Hair

Locks of golden, black, brown or red,

Tied back with ribbon so pretty;

Oh so lovely just for her Daddy,

Whether she is almost grown or just little bitty.

Sometimes we need something practical as we clean the floor or help Daddy rake the leaves.  Other times something lovely and feminine is nice. 

Every day at about 5:00 p.m., we all stop to "gussy up" for Daddy.  I want to look my best, freshen up, change clothes or remove my apron...  I often keep my hair pulled back in a bun or twist until it is time for my beloved to arrive home, then I take time to make sure that my hair settles in a manner that is pleasing to my husband.  The girls wash their faces and brush their hair.  Finding a nice ribbon or clip to match their dress is always part of "gussy-ing up" for Daddy.

I have had a difficult time finding clips or ribbons or headbands that are practical, yet lovely so I decided that I would just make them for all of Klause gals.  They are easy to make with the purchase of the clips from a craft store, a little hot glue, a few buttons and some ribbon... 

However, if you do not have time or do not want to make your own, I would be happy to make some for you.  The charge:  $1 plus shipping.

* One pair of clips will be $1. 

* One hair ribbon, long enough to be tied as a headband, will also cost $1. 

* I will charge only the actual shipping, which should always be less than $2 and most of the time less than $1.

Here are just a few:

Each style has a name so as to avoid confusion when ordering.

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Bobbie

Just ribbon...all one color or two different colors.

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Neva

Ribbon, one or two colors with a plain, solid button in the center.

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Ruth

Ribbon, one or two colors with a fancy button in the center.

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Veda

Three buttons, you mix and match the colors.

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Jolene

Looped ribbon with three buttons, you mix and match the colors.

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Sissy

Ribbon, one color or two with a novelty button (leaves, flowers, stars, animals, etc.).  This clip is the cutest of them all with pale purple and hot pink ribbon that matches the little elephant just perfectly.  I tried and tried to get a good photo, obviously without success. 

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Ava

Currently, this is only available in a white flower with a pink center.  You can select the ribbon color.

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On-hand ribbon colors:  yellow, lilac, hot pink, red, baby blue, light pink

On-hand plain buttons:  yellow, hot pink, pale turquoise, lime green, orange

On-hand novelty buttons:  green turtle, yellow stars, purple hippo, pink ribbon, blue stars, blue hearts, red and black ladybugs

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Just drop me an email at mrs_klause@yahoo.com to order.  If your order with what I have on-hand, I should be able to get your order in the mail within 24 hours.   :0)

posted by Mrs. Klause

November 7, 2007

Hand-made Items from Miss Hall

Hand-knitted Items

Miss Hall can make something just for you or a loved one.  This is a scarf she made for me to give to my brother.  Now this picture just happens to show the backside as well as the front.  It is navy blue and white.  She made it exactly to the specifications that my brother requested.

This is a shawl she made. It is called a "summer shawl".

You can find Miss Hall at:  http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/4girlsonly/Knitting/

posted by Mrs. Klause

My newest goodies!

I am blessed!  My beloved husband bought me a wonderful sewing machine about four years ago.  Before then, I had sewn nothing and never even touched a sewing machine. 

With the blessing of Mr. Klause, I am now making my handmade items for others and taking in alterations and sewing.  I have come to enjoy the sound of the machine as it is always accompanied by the giggles of my little girls.  I can work in my home, with my children at my side, to bring a little extra money.  I am blessed!

~The Perfect Pin Cushion! ~

~functional & pretty .. your pins are always at your fingertips~

~custom-made with your color, theme and fabric selection or you are welcome to select from what I have in-stock~

$6.00

posted by Mrs. Klause

A great find!

This little wall-hanging was hand-made by Mrs. Brodock.  You can find her at Teaching Good Things.  I ordered one for our family and several more for other families.  They just all happened to have the Christmas theme to be hung for a Christmas decoration.  However, I have just challenged her to make a very different one for me.

Mrs. Brodock was wonderful in making exactly what I had in mind.  It was a pleasure doing business with her and OHHHH...  I didn't tell you...  She only charges $0.50 per wooden card.  Wow...simple, lovely and inexpensive.  Thanks again Mrs. Brodock.

posted by Mrs. Klause

Dresses - prairie-style

~Prairie Dresses~

~These little dresses are very modest and quite feminine with the lace trimmings. ~

~I make these dresses as they were once made with ribbon drawstrings so that the dress can grow with your little girl.~

  ~Dresses custom made with your color and fabric selection.~

~The dresses can look "prairie-ish" if you select the old-style calico fabrics.  Or can be more "modern" with your fabric selection."

Size 3-4 - $49

Size 5-6 - $49

Size 7-8 - $54

Size 10-12 - $58

Size 14 - $62

please contact me at mrs_klause@yahoo.com to place an order

Lovlies for Your Home - Stools

~Fancy Little Stools ~

~Add a decorative touch to a room.  They are great for tiny tushes to sit upon while Mommy brushes Her hair.  Good for doorstops too!

~ Custom made with your color, theme and fabric selection.~

$16

contact mrs_klause@yahoo.com to order 

Aprons

~Matching Mother/Daugther or Grandmother/Granddaughter aprons. ~

~Seasonal aprons~

  ~Aprons custom made with your color, theme and fabric selection.~  

 

Tell me your kitchen “theme” and I’ll find a fabric to match (roosters, sunflowers, etc.).

Matching aprons make wonderful gifts especially for grandmothers.

Small fits age one to about five.

Medium fits about age six to eleven.

Large fits youth and adults.

Options/Pricing:

Small - $10

Medium - $12

Large - $14

Add a pocket for $3

Make it reversible for $4

Contact me at mrs_klause@yahoo.com to place an order.

posted by Mrs. Klause

Dresses - drop-waist

~Pretty but simple and modest dresses. ~

  ~Dresses custom made with your color and fabric selection.~

Drop-waisted dresses are simple and fun; they make wonderful play dresses.

The skirt fabric can be anything you might like.  We like seasonal dresses at our house:  pumpkins for October; leaves for November; candy canes for December, etc. 

I can make them with Her favorite color or theme (bears, hearts, etc.).  These dresses also make nice cover-ups over swimsuits and ballet leotards with skirt fabric to match the purpose such as sunglasses & beachballs or ballet slippers.

Size 12 months-5 ~ $14

Size 6-10 ~ $16

Size 12 and up, please contact me for pricing.  The price depends upon the fabric selection & the amount needed.

Contact me at mrs_klause@yahoo.com to place an order.

posted by Mrs. Klause

Hair Scrunchies!

~Hair Scrunchies~

You pick the color, theme or fabric!

$3

Personal Things - Just For The Ladies

~Cloth sanitary pads. ~

~Cloth incontinence pads.~

  ~My goal is to make your pads fit you!  I will obtain a couple of measurements from you and make a trial pad to send to you.  You try it and I’ll adjust accordingly.  Then you order several if you like them.

~Pads custom made with your color, theme and fabric selection.~

Trial Sanitary Pad - $2.50

Trial Incontenance Pad - $3.50

contact mrs_klause@yahoo.com to order