Well, this is a new concept for me. Blogging. Hmm, putting thoughts and ideas down on paper (or shall I say virtual paper).
Why, you may ask, sewing clothing for children. Well, that was an easy one. I had previously sewn, both for myself and for my 6 children. When I started to sew for my children, I only had boys. Many of my friends used to look at me and say that they thought it was harder to sew boys clothing than girls. I disagreed. Little girls clothing is cute, but has so many different additions to them that it can be more of a challenge to sew for girls. Boys I had and boys I was sewing for.
Why sew to earn income? Well, I am and have always been a fan of a certain woman, who was very industrious in and around her home. Many women fear her, because they think that her standards are unattainable. I am one who does not believe that, about this woman. Who is she? She is the Proverbs 31 Woman.
Here she is:
Proverbs 31:10 - 31 NASB
(by the way, this description of a Worthy Woman was given to King Lemuel, by his mother)
Description of a Worthy Woman
10 An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13 She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.
14 She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
15 She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And portions to her maidens.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.18 She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
20 She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.
26 She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She looks well to the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
29 “Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
31 Give her the product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.
So, with this thought in mind, I was trying to figure out a way to be at home with my 2 teen aged children (my other 4 are on their own: 3 married, 1 single) and still earn an income to help the household. This is how 'CastleWear Creations' came into being.
I do not and never have liked the idea of having to leave my home to help out with the finacial part of the family. I have always believed that it was my place to be at home with the children, even when they are teens. The teens still have needs to be met, that can only be done with mom around. Unfortunately, I have had to leave the home to help out. I do not like it and look forward to the day when I can return home, full time.
As stated earlier, this is a new concept for me, blogging. I hope to have more added as time goes by. For now, I am going to share some photos of then & now...enjoy and leave comments, if you choose to do so.
Lovin' life as a wife & mom...
~~Linda~~
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