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Magical Dreams: Incense: Soy Candles: Goat’s Milk Soap…. :)

Magical Dreams - Brantford, ON
Photos: Magical Dreams used with permission
Magical Dreams (by Tammy Murray) is a small family run business located in Brantford Ontario. It’s your one stop shop for all things delightfully scented, hand made (with love) and healing…
Great for ritual and spiritual items and wondrous things to help one relax and de-stress ..  such as soy candles, incense, goat’s milk soap, essential oils and more…  :)

Please click here to check out Magical Dreams Facebook page…. please feel free to contact us at  SGC if you see something you would like to order (or have questions)  or order/make contact directly through Magical Dreams F/B page… :) 

Photo Magical Dreams: Incense sticks 12 per pack: Each pack $2.25 plus shipping: ACCENT $2.25
AMBER MUSK $2.25
APPLE CINNAMON $2.25
BAHAMA BERRY MELON $2.25
BAMBOO TEAK $2.25: Lots of other scents available
2 oz Soy Votives, Hand poured $2.00 Per Votive
Photo Magical Dreams: Soy Candles Banana Nut Bread $2.00
Peaches And Cream $2.00: Lots of other scents available
Photo Magical Dreams: Bath Crystals 4.7 Oz or 140 ml
ALMOST HEAVEN TYPE $3.00
AMBER MUSK $3.00
APPLE CINNAMON $3.00 Lots more scents available
Photo Magical Dreams: GOATS MILK FRAGRANCE OIL BAR SOAP APPROX 5.5 OZ
LOOKING FOR OTHER SCENTS? JUST ASK!
BAMBOO AND TEAK $3.00
BANANA $3.00: More scents available
SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Full Moon December 28 2012:

Our lady becomes full for the last time in 2012 on December 28 2012 at approx. 5:21 am… She will be sitting in the sign of Cancer until December 30, when she will move into the sign of Leo… 

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The Moon in Cancer: 

The moon controls our emotions and is also the ruler of nurturing, sensitive Cancer.

The moon is comfy here, domestic issues are in the forefront, caring for loved ones, making the house cozy, cooking comforting meals and lots of cuddles can be in store for the next couple of days… However, you are advised to be ever watchful for insecurities, defence barriers going up against imagined slights, crabby and or needy behaviour…. :)  

Those with the following are likely to be more effected by this Full Moon… 

Sun sign in Cancer, Moon Sign in Cancer, Sun in the 4th house, Moon in the 4th house. 

The Full Moon is good time to finish up projects and get organized… 

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3rd Sewing lesson from Sheila of the “Sewing Album”: How to make an apron… :)

Sheila highly recommends… ” Demo Halter-top Apron with lining. (I recommend when beginning a new sewing project to make a demo in old fabric or muslin until you are satisfied to proceed with good copy).”

For her 3rd sewing lesson Sheila our sewing instructor… :) shows us in pictures,  how to make a pretty apron… We suggest you have a look all the way through the pictures before attempting to sew this project, to get a better feel for what you will need…. :) If you get stuck or need help please Click Here to send us an email with your question and we will forward it to Sheila… :)

Sheila states: “When you are satisfied with demo you can make your good copy. (Take any design changes back to pattern pieces and write down the information).”
Fabric stores have a wide variety of fabrics…watch for sale days… :)
Sheila Advises: ” Once you get home it is necessary to preshrink your fabric.”
Sheila states: ” I am ready to make my good copy of the Halter Apron and have placed my pattern pieces on material keeping grain line in place. I have used tuna tins from the cupboard as weights.”
Sheila Shows Us: “Notch all information from pattern to fabric.”
“To transfer information dots from pattern to material place a pin through and mark.”
“Iron a piece of fuse to top 1″ of pocket on underside for stability”
“Fuse has been ironed on. Trim off excess.”
“Fold over one inch.”
“Stitch 1/8 along bottom”
“Serge or zig zag pocket raw edges.”
“Begin assembling the ruffle by folding a pinch and pinning into place.”
“Pin ruffle in place. Embroidery scissors for cutting those little threads.”
“Stitch ruffle at edge to secure.”
“Stitch ruffle to pocket.”
“Iron flat. At this point you could either stitch the pocket to the apron or continue to embellish.”
Tip from Sheila: “When you stitch a circle or tube always begin in the centre and work your way out to seam line so any discrepancies will fall to the seam.”
Sheila Decides to make a Rose out of the left over ruffle…
“Stitch the base of rose in place.”
“Using a tacking method attach rose to pocket. Keep embellishing away pockets are fun.If you have an embroidery machine it is nice to put your initials on pocket.Pockets give permission for anything! Thanks Franca.”
Pocket has been sewn to apron.
“Attach ruffle to apron.”
“Stitch ruffle to apron.”
“Fold ruffle inward as you attach the lining to face fabric (good side).”
“Pin lining to face fabric.”
” Apron and lining ready to be sewn.”
“With ruffles tucked inside sew lining to face fabric.”
“Turn apron to right side.”
” Lining attached to apron.” (back side)
“If you just wanted a skirt apron then attach front waistband to front skirt at centre notch and stitch in place at 1/4″ seam allowance. Do same for back waistband on lining side.”
“Fold ties in 1/2″ and press into place.”
“Fold bottom edge down.”
“Ties should be sewn last after waistband complete. At that point fold ties in half and edge stitch.”
“Prior to sewing ties fold over waistband to lining side and tuck under 1/2″. Stitch in place using machine or by hand using an invisible stitch.”
“I have attached bodice pieces at the notch points and pinned into place on front waistband ready to sew at 1/4″ seam allowance.”
“At back waistband I folded raw edge under 1/2″ and pinned into place. You could stitch this on with machine at 1/8″ from edge or hand sew using an invisible stitch.”
“This demonstrates edge stitching on ties to create a nice finished look and also gives stability since this area will be used to tie apron on and off frequently.”
“Finally attach neck ties to bodice pieces and stitch across.”
Finished Product… Sheila says… “Very nice apron for yourself or as a gift.” :)
SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Sun moves into Capricorn, December 21 2012

December 21  2012 see’s the Winter Solstice and the sun moves into the sign of Capricorn.

Capricorn: Earth: Feminine: Cardinal: 

Capricorn people are hard-working and can usually be relied upon to what is required of them as they are duty bound. The career can be the focus of the Capricorn person and they will work long hours to put their best foot forward or to climb the corporate ladder. That’s because their ruling planet Saturn is all about boundaries and restrictions. 

Capricorn people can be strong-willed and sometimes may be viewed as being uncaring or harsh towards those who appear to be less hard-working or who may display (in the mind of the Capricorn) foolish behaviour, or who repeatedly make irresponsible decisions. Yet Capricorn people will also go above and beyond to help those they believe warrant their help or expertise. 

Thanks to all the hard-working, sensible, duty bound Capricorn out there for keeping things running and on track….

A very Happy Birthday to some very special Capricorns: Michelle, Gitta and Natalie and to you if you are celebrating your Capricorn birthday.  

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Merry Christmas and Holiday Hours from the Tranquil Garden Oshawa… :)

Happy Holidays from The Tranquil Garden!
Greetings!

We are thankful for your support this past year.  Wishing you much joy and love this Holiday Season and an abundance of good fortune, health and happiness for the New Year!
All the best to you and your family,

Traci, Jenny, Cathy, Samantha, Judy, Stephanie, Patti, Ike and Maria
The Tranquil Garden Team
Holiday Hours: 
December 24th : 10am – 3pm
December 25th & 26th: Closed for Christmas and Boxing Day
December 27th & 28th : 10am – 8pm
December 29th : 9am -5pm
December 31st : 10am – 3pm
January 1st : Closed for New Year’s Day