2 Sewing Machines Are Better Than 1!!

Something that's been in the works for a while now finally came to life yesterday in Turkey Tales sewing room. OUTFITS!! So, not only can you get a super cute applique/monogram shirt, now you can get coordinating pants to complete the outfit! I hate I didn't take pictures while we both worked away at our respective ends of the table! Saundra Perrett is in charge of the sewing and I'm in charge of the applique/monogram.



We currently offer the ruffle & double ruffle pants as pictured. Coming soon will be A-line dresses. And like I always say, the creative possibilities are endless with these outfits!! You can have one pair of pants to match multiple shirts, or several individual outfits. If you are interested in ordering one or more of our custom outfits, please contact Turkey Tales ASAP to place your order.

New Somethings!

I mentioned in our recent Facebook post about something new coming to Turkey Tales. Well, between then and now, there is more than one something!

Something #1: Monogrammed Koozies - I love these!! A great gift for lots of occasions or just 'cause. I will personally be giving a set for a friend's wedding gift this weekend. Remember when you were newly wed (barely!) and it was so much fun to get things with your NEW name on it?!


The koozies can be personalized with a 1 or 3 letter monogram, a name, or most anything you choose that will fit. Think house warming, wedding shower, off-to-college gift, bridesmaid/groomsman gift. Also a great way to show your team spirit - I love the houndstooth (or any black/white print) with red lettering for all you Bama fans out there!! Great for he's and she's and young and old alike - remember, it's not required that you be drinking an adult beverage to sport your personalized koozie! Available for cans, water bottles, and 'other' bottles - solid colors, giraffe, damask, zebra, camo and many others. Color of koozie and print is customized specifically for you!

Something #2: Stephen Joseph children's gifts - so cute! Stephen Joseph offers insanely precious quilted backpacks (which can double as diaper bag), duffel bags and aprons.




Think Christmas (Barely THREE months away!), birthdays, etc. These are so cute with initials or name added! Many more options to choose from. Orders for the Stephen Joseph items will be placed in groups for the best shipping rate.

Please email with any questions about our new items. That's all for now!

Attention all Moms:

If you are interested in having a pastel painting of your child/children by one of the greatest artists around, please EMAIL me ASAP. The Charleston House Gallery in Montgomery, AL is offering a session by Arthur Smith for a maximum of 10 portraits. Slots will be filled on a first come first served basis.


A friend's portrait by Arthur Smith. BEAUTIFUL!

The sessions usually last 1 hour for 1 child and 1.5 hours for 2 children. Paintings are 16 x 20 pastels. The cost for one child is $100 + tax; the cost for two children is $150 + tax. If you have 2 children and choose to have separate portraits, it will still be $100 each + tax. The tentative date is mid-October 2010. More information to follow. Please visit Charleston House Framing on the web to see their beautiful selection of custom frames.

Serious inquiries only, please. All portraits must be paid in full up front.

Take A Number!

Here are a few shirts I've finished recently. Ava still has a few to be completed and little brother Greyson is going to have coordinating outfits as well. Can't wait to get some pics of those cuties in their bro/sis outfits!! The Sports Ball Combo/Field Goal/Pumpkin Dump Truck turned out cute as well! I do so many appliques on white shirts so it's nice to throw in a little color now and then.


I think I must've had the camera's flash turned off?? Love these, can't decide which is my fave!

I'm still hovering around the same amount of "To Do" items. Seems like when I get a few finished, I get new orders in, which is a good thing! Ask anyone, I'm an OCD list maker. So to keep things organized I have a list of all my orders, the date received, and the level of priority. This helps to keep me on track!

Big news at the Jones household! Mary Katherine wore big girl undies to school this morning (without a Pull-Up over them! Ha!). She's been doing an awesome job, so I figure we have to wear big girl undies outside of home at some point. So proud of my big girl!! But so sad she's growing up so fast!

Den of the Baby Cougars

Have you ever been so pleased with something that you just have to share? This is totally unrelated to my usual monogram/applique gabbing, but I wanted to give credit where credit is due :)


Crenshaw Christian Academy, conveniently located 0.4 miles from my office, is where Mary Katherine attends daycare...well, "school." The Den of the Baby Cougars is home to lots of sweet babies just like MK ages 18 months - 9 years (I think).

Mary Katherine has been at the daycare for almost a year, and just started Mrs. Lisa's K-2 class in August. Not only have they already learned shapes and colors, the class learns a new letter of the alphabet each day in addition to arts and crafts, coloring/painting, singing, and mini-field trips around the school's campus. I guess this is the norm for daycares now-a-days, even though the K-2 curriculum is pretty close to the curriculum most parents around my age studied in K-5!


K-2's recent field trip to the school's bus. They were studying "B" (bus, boat, etc.)

So, what am I so proud of?! In addition to the oodles of new things Mary Katherine excitedly tells me about each afternoon, she also learns a bible memory verse every week. There aren't many things sweeter than hearing your 2 year old recite a bible verse! Finally, and most comforting, is the love EVERY child receives from the daycare staff. So, to include everyone who contributes on a daily basis - (because it is a group effort) - THANK YOU to every teacher who gives hugs, teaches lessons, kisses boo-boo's, and even administers the dreaded stints in time out.

As for God, His way is perfect. Psalm 18:30

Thanks to all my girls at the day care! We appreciate all you do!!!!

New Designs!

Wow, have I been busy!! Since my last post I have received multiple orders daily which is AWESOME! Of the 12 or so new designs, here are a few (ALL designs are posted on the right side of the screen).

AC Football Goal

AF Bring Home Tree Truck

AM Baby Tiger

I had every intention of making a football/school shirt for Mary Katherine to wear today, then fell asleep while laying in bed w/ MK waiting for her to go to sleep!! I just happened to wake up around 11:30, drug myself out of bed and to the sewing room to start on her shirt. That's dedication in my book!

Sweet girl :)

We're still accepting your custom orders via email, Facebook, text, or however you choose to contact me! When placing orders, please be sure to specify when you will need your item. Some items are rush and some aren't needed right away, so I try to work my schedule based on everyone's needs. Last thing, please be sure to order in advance for Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas. Depending on the volume of orders, I may place a deadline for receiving new orders during the holidays.

Happy Friday everybody!!!

The Longest Post Ever!!

Get ready, this may be the longest post ever!! Let's split things up into sections...

THE CUTEST COUGAR
Turkey Tales started all because of this little girl. I love to dress Mary Katherine in custom clothing, and it's so much fun to see your child wearing something you made with love, special just for them.
My little Cougar :)
This is her cheerleader pose!!

MORE OF OUR LATEST
The Bama fever in our family spreads far and wide. Madeline lives in Louisiana and Mason lives in Oklahoma! Check out these cute matching cousin shirts for Maddie & Mason!!
Roll Tide!
Love the material on this gator. Thinking an orange/blue combo and this would be great for the Florida Gator fans!

IN OTHER NEWS...
Old Navy.com currently has girls long sleeve blanks!! They have white, black, gray, and light pink. Also available are the super cute lettuce edge turtlenecks!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST!
I made another trip to my FAVORITE fabric store yesterday! T&C Pharmacy/Fabric in Opp, AL. Can I say it again, I LOOOOOVE this store!!! Not only do you have tons of the absoulte cutest fabrics to choose from, the customer service is second to none. We shopped until 7pm (the store closes at 6!). I came home with 18 new fabrics! Here are a few -



I hope I didn't lose anyone in this ginormous post! We just had so much to share. Keep those orders coming!!