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Zippy Bags Done

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I finished all my Zippy Bags yesterday.  I think I must have made 12 or 13.  They go fast if you get into assembly line production mode. Half the fun of these little bags is embellishing them with fun buttons.  I picked a bunch up at Joann's awhile back when they were on sale, so I had a nice selection.

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I started my new David's Tea Advent calendar on Thursday, and is that ever going to be enjoyable all month!  Each little drawer has a different tea in it, and each little container makes two cups of tea.  My first tea was Snow Day, a blend of peppermint, cocoa beans, chocolate drops, and white chocolate pieces.  There is actual tea in there too, and the flavor is very subtle and comforting.  Not sweet at all, and the aroma is divine.  This has been the loveliest treat for myself.

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I took a hot steamy mug up to the sewing room and enjoyed it while I finished the zippy bags.

Thanks for all your comments yesterday about what you eat during the week that is healthy.  I had an egg, toast and orange juice for breakfast, a salad with chicken in it for lunch, and dinner was a chicken stir fry with veggies on rice.  I felt so good for eating real food all day.  And three proper meals!  If you need ideas what to eat, be sure to read all the comments, there were some great suggestions.

I had to take a break from sewing bindings.  I was at work on Wednesday, doing some filing and my right thumb was killing me at the joint.  I thought "Ow, what the heck did I do to my thumb?"  And then realized.  Oh right.  All those hours of hand sewing bindings.  I need to get back to it though.  I guess I will have to pace myself.  No more three and half hour marathons while I watch The Crown or Gilmore Girls!  

Have a great weekend everyone.

9 responses to “Zippy Bags Done”

  1. The tea advent calendar is a cute idea! And, if the tea tastes good it’s even better! The button on the ‘eyeglasses’ zippy bag is perfect! They’re all pretty, that’s for sure!

  2. The tea advent calendar is a cute idea! And, if the tea tastes good it’s even better! The button on the ‘eyeglasses’ zippy bag is perfect! They’re all pretty, that’s for sure!

  3. The tea advent calendar is a cute idea! And, if the tea tastes good it’s even better! The button on the ‘eyeglasses’ zippy bag is perfect! They’re all pretty, that’s for sure!

  4. Nicole, my meals are the same as that. Some days I change to steak, or lamb loin chops, or salmon, or spiced tuna. More refreshing than take-away. The bags are cute.

  5. Nicole, my meals are the same as that. Some days I change to steak, or lamb loin chops, or salmon, or spiced tuna. More refreshing than take-away. The bags are cute.

  6. Nicole, my meals are the same as that. Some days I change to steak, or lamb loin chops, or salmon, or spiced tuna. More refreshing than take-away. The bags are cute.

  7. I was really bummed that the David’s tea advent was not available to be shipped to Australia. I am heading to Santa Barbara early Jan so will hopefully try some of the teas then. Good job on the quilt bindings I have a small pile to do too before Xmas.

  8. I was really bummed that the David’s tea advent was not available to be shipped to Australia. I am heading to Santa Barbara early Jan so will hopefully try some of the teas then. Good job on the quilt bindings I have a small pile to do too before Xmas.

  9. I was really bummed that the David’s tea advent was not available to be shipped to Australia. I am heading to Santa Barbara early Jan so will hopefully try some of the teas then. Good job on the quilt bindings I have a small pile to do too before Xmas.