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! ;)