We've Moved!

Turkey Tales has moved! Please make the move with us and visit our new online home at http://modernmamasblog.blogspot.com.

Lots of custom, creative, and crafty stuff - don't miss out!!

Moving Day!!

It’s finally here! This will be the last official post on Turkey Tales (other than reminders of our NEW home!)

Before I make the big announcement, let me say that I am truly thankful for this little business I have. I am thankful for my family and friends and fans and followers and fellow applique/monogramming moms. What started as a proposal to my husband (which I was sure he’d think was CRAZY) has turned into an awesome adventure! When Mary Katherine wakes up to a surprise new shirt that I made her after she was sleeping like a little angel, it’s so sweet to hear “you made this for me?” “oh, thank you mommy!!!”

So, it’s not really just a ‘business’ for me – when I make something for one of my customers, I put lots of genuine thought and effort into it, as if I were making it for my daughter.

Ok, without further ado, I am very excited to announce … (drum roll please!) …


Please update!! If you have been so very kind as to add Turkey Tales to your blogroll, please update to Modern Mamas http://modernmamasblog.blogspot.com. If you ‘like’ Turkey Tales on Facebook, please visit and ‘like’ Modern Mamas Facebook page (currently under construction).

Pass the word! Tell your friends! Modern Mamas is the same dependable, designer-ific STUFF you’ve come to love and trust from Turkey Tales in addition to new products. My long time friend and sewing partner and I have joined forces to showcase all our talents!

- Custom Appliqué & Monogram Design (clothing, gifts, home apparel, and other stuff)
- Custom Children’s Clothing & Accessories
- Crafty Stuff
- Custom Cakes & Cupcakes
- Photography

How’s that for a duke’s mixture?! Look for new and exciting projects from Modern Mamas OFTEN! The new website is *LIVE* but we still have lots of information, pictures, etc. to add. Stop by and COME ON IN!

83!

No, that's not the number of orders I currently have, but I think it's close! Ha! We celebrated my grandfather's (aka Paw Paw) 83rd birthday on Sunday with a SURPRISE party. And was he surprised!! Here he is as we
all yelled "Surprise!" ...


Mary Katherine hurried over to give him a big hug!


And all the others followed! Where's Waldo - I mean Paw Paw?!


Aside from mailing invitations and coordinating who did what, I started doing actual party STUFF on Friday night. I MADE this super duper cute birthday banner - and no, Lanie, I don't have a Cricket (?) - I used my small sized Pyrex bowl to trace and cut each individual circle by hand.


Next, birthday hats! A must, right?! Again, no Cricket (which has been added to my Christmas list BTW). I wanted the party to be fun for the kids, but didn't want it to be too kiddy since it was for Paw Paw. I decided on crowns for everyone.

Here's the special birthday crown...


And the other crowns for the kids which also doubled as decoration for the kid's table.


I actually used one of my applique designs as a template for the crowns!! The simple tiara design was perfect. I used Sew What Pro (couldn't live, or at least monogram/applique, without it!), brought the digital design up on my computer screen, traced onto a white piece of paper, then transferred to my craft paper. I felt sorta smart for coming up with such a good idea!!

Then comes the food! Y-U-M!!!


Thanks to my *sweet* friend Saundra for the awesome cupcakes! If you're in need of a custom cake for any occasion, cupcakes, etc. give her a holler. Look for more from this *sweet* friend coming soon (remember the big blog change/surprise I've been talking about - hint, hint!)



I just love the color coordination!!!

One last PLUG ... Mary Katherine's party outfit. Yep, you guessed it. Custom designed and sewn by Turkey Tales!


We had a wonderful time at the party! Lots of family, lots of kids, and beautiful weather! Thank you to everyone who helped make Paw Paw's birthday so special!! Special thanks to Ms. Teresa :)


We love you Paw Paw!

Simple Bunny!

I posted this sweet outfit on the Turkey Tales Facebook page and had lots of great feedback!


So simple, and cute! The monogram and bow are optional...



I love the girly-ness of this design! But, moms of boys, have no fear. This design can be just as cute for your little guy.

Remember a couple of posts ago I announced that Turkey Tales will be CHANGING OUR NAME!! It's almost time! The new blog design (which means a new web address) is almost complete!!!! I am so excited. I will continue to post during the transition time as well as providing everyone with the new information as it becomes available. Please, please, everyone, make the move with us :)

Plan B

Ok, so here's my excuse for the sparse blog posts of late. My computer has chosen not to read my camera's memory card ... and it's just not the same when I can't show you what I'm talkin' 'bout! Since I can't post what I was planning to post, here's Plan B. A few customer orders that I've been meaning to share.



Love both of these!!

Sunday before last we snapped a few pictures outside after church. I got this plain green dress for MK right after her birthday and finally got around to fixing it up. She loves to drive her Elt's tractor.


Then we had to feed Pete (the horse)...


That's all for now. If you're thinking of ordering something for Easter, order early! We'll be offering custom OUTFITS for Easter (jon jons, boy's casual shorts outfit, A-lines, knit dresses, and shirts). Photos coming soon...if my camera/computer cooperate! ;)

Polling the Audience

Turkey Tales has been very fortunate in attaining lots of followers - be it via the blog, the blogs of others, our Facebook page, or customer referrals. Technology + social networking = awesome marketing options!! THANK YOU to everyone, really, thank you :)

In an effort to ensure I don't lose any of you, I need a little feedback. Remember this post when I hinted some BIG changes coming soon to Turkey Tales? Well, here's change #1: Turkey Tales will be changing its name!! What does this mean for all of our followers? A new blog address!! Of course there will be lots more details to come during the transition time...lots of details that I'm literally busting at the seams to share with all of you...but, soon!!

Poll:

Will all of the Turkey Tales followers continue to follow us via the NEW blog site? Don't worry, the new site address is still to be announced, you haven't missed anything.

Will all of my *sweet* blog friends pretty please update their blog rolls with our new name and blog address once announced?

Vote. Comment. Email. Come on, don't be shy! This is a really big, important decision!!


I'll continue with my (almost) weekly, sometimes more than weekly posts about applique/monogram projects, custom outfits, random thoughts, crafty ideas, and my sweet, silly, ever-surprising, did I mention sweet? daughter, family events and updates - you know, the normal stuff. There will be more updates leading to the unveiling of the new blog and all that it will include, notices of any changes you may need to know about, and reminders of those changes because if you're like me, you have to be reminded about things.


Have a great weekend!! Can you tell I'm ready for some SUMMER?!

"Owl" Be Yours!

Got this idea from a *sweet* friend. And thanks to my *sweet* mom who went all over town looking for Valentines while I laid on the couch with a stomach bug!! But, I just can't help myself when construction paper is involved. Mary Katherine & I had so much fun making these together!
"Owl" always be your friend! :)

I already posted MK's Valentine outfit which was the most popular V-day design for the girls. And this one for the boys.
In other news, MK started gymnastics last week - FUN!!
In other, other news - STAY TUNED FOR SOME BIG CHANGES COMING SOON TO TURKEY TALES!! I don't want to give out too much info b/c it's still in the works. Just have to wait and see :)