JIIIIIpers Things Sewn by Sue

As requested, coming to a market near you, OSU reversible fur baby bandanas. Limited quantity. Six sizes. Milford Farmer’s Market, Thursday 3-7, South Lyon Farmer’s Market, Saturday 9-2, and Holly Farmer’s Market, Sunday 10-2.

Special order reversible tote bag with pockets, and a Jeep grab handle tote. Thank you, Aubrey!

New tote! I love the site where I buy these speciality fabrics. You can order different repeats of the patterns. So, I was able to use a smaller repeat for the pockets. I will be at the South Lyon Market and the Holly Market starting this weekend. Welcome summer!

Can’t make the market? Contact me, I can ship.

Day 11 of the April One-A-Day Challenge. It is finish the walker totes week 🙂. Do you have a loved one using a walker? Walker totes have three pockets. Hands on the walker handles, not on the things folks need to carry. South Lyon and Holly markets begin the first weekend of May. Need something sooner? Please message me, I can ship.

Day 10 of the April One-A-Day Challenge. An MSU walker tote. Do you have a loved one using a walker? Walker totes have three pockets. Hands on the walker handles, not on the things folks need to carry. South Lyon and Holly markets begin the first weekend of May. Need something sooner? Please message me, I can ship.

Day 9 of the April One-A-Day Challenge. One Saints plate cozy. 100% cotton so it can go in your microwave. Don’t use a microwave? Also, great for keeping your hands from burning with a hot dinner plate. Not a Saints fan? I have many fabric choices. South Lyon and Holly markets begin the first weekend of May. Need something sooner? Message me! I can ship.

Day 8 of the April One-A-Day Challenge. Finished covering couch and chair cushions for a friend.

Day 7 of the April One-A-Day Challenge. Six medium bowl cozies, (and a lovely view of Lake Michigan).

Day 6 April One-A-Day Challenge, reversible dog bandanas to celebrate the 4th of July.

Day 5 of the April One-A-Day Challenge. One medium bowl cozy; one plate cozy. 100% cotton so it can go in your microwave. Don’t use a microwave? Also, great for keeping your hands from burning with a hot bowl of soup, or keeping them from being cold when you are enjoying your favorite ice cream. I have many fabric choices. South Lyon and Holly markets begin the first weekend of May. Need something sooner? Message me! I can ship.

Day 4 of the April One-A-Day Challenge. Are you a fan of the UP? Than this bag is for you! What makes this tote really special is the UP designs are by artists in the UP! The exterior fabric is by attic906, a designer out of Deerton, and the interior pocket design is by Ginger, aka MIss Good Stitch, from Munising. (Both designs can be found on SpoonFlower, an online fabric site). Markets at South Lyon and Holly begin the first weekend of May. Need something sooner? I can ship.

Day 3 of the April One-A-Day Challenge. Walker totes. Do you have a loved one using a walker? Walker totes have three pockets. Hands on the walker handles, not on the things folks need to carry. South Lyon and Holly markets begin the first weekend of May. Need something sooner? Please message me, I can ship.

Day 2 of the April Finish-One-A-Day challenge. Today’s offering. 2 Jeep passenger side grab handle totes. This is an original design that gives the Jeep owner a place to put their phone, walkie, glasses, etc. Easily velcros around the grab handle. Yes, I finished two! PIctures 2 and 3 are for reference. Matching adjustable trash bags coming soon. Can’t wait for a market? Message me, I can ship.

There are no markets until the first weekend of May. Promised myself I would try and finish one unfinished project every day in April 🙂. Here is today’s offering. A beautiful bag for the horse lover. Picture on right shows one of the inside pockets. Can’t wait til the markets open to purchase something, contact me please, I can ship.

If you know any men, PLEASE read.

(Yes, it is a long post, but it could save a life).

Prostate cancer is one of the ONLY cancers that has a “check engine light”; the PSA (prostate-specific antigen), which requires ONLY a simple blood test.

(Personal note: Mike was diagnosed in August with stage IV metastatic prostate cancer. In 8 short months, his PSA rose from 2, to 27, and when it was caught had already spread throughout his skeletal system. We are told there is no cure, only remission. Mike will tell you he would not wish chemo on his worst enemy. While this may seem like a very personal journey, we share it because we hope to spare another man/family the agony of fighting a cancer that if caught early can be easily treated. I am so very proud of the fight he is putting up to conquer the beast within. The picture celebrates getting through the first 6 months of treatment, chemo every 21 days/ 6 times).

Have you asked the men in your life to have their blood checked? If you are a man, have you had your PSA checked? Every year after the age of 40, (unless there is pc in your family). JUST DO IT!

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the US. Breast cancer is #2 for women, and prostate cancer #2 for men. October is breast cancer awareness month, we see pink everywhere, as we should, to raise awareness of this deadly disease.

Did you know September is prostate cancer awareness month? If you are like me, probably not; the blue ribbon which denotes prostate cancer is not even remotely as well emphasized.

Therefore, this is the your PSA for PSA.
(Public service announcement for prostate-specific antigen).

General prostate cancer facts for the U.S.

• 288,300 new cases of prostate cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2023
• A man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every 2 minutes
• 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime
• Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men
• 34,700 men are expected to die from prostate cancer in 2023
• A man dies from prostate cancer every 15 minutes
• Today, there are more than 3.1 million prostate cancer survivors
• The relative 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer diagnosed in its earliest stages is nearly 100%
• The 5-year survival rate for advanced or metastatic prostate cancer drops to 32%

Although only about 1 in 456 men under age 50 will be diagnosed, the rate shoots up to 1 in 54 for ages 50 to 59, 1 in 19 for ages 60 to 69, and 1 in 11 for men 70 and older. Nearly 60% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65. Prostate cancer is diagnosed with a biopsy.

A blood test called a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made by the prostate. The levels of PSA in the blood can be higher in men who have prostate cancer. The PSA level may also be elevated in other conditions that affect the prostate.

Sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/basic_info/screening.htm #:~:text=A%20blood%20test%20called%20a,conditions%20that%20affect%20the%20prostate.

https://www.pcf.org/about-prostate-cancer/what-is-prostate-cancer/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=awareness_patients_general&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8RLz4BE5EsLPklIpmoJej8NmrD24HwblpTrFf1f8lLgtG6c42p-j0AaApgxEALw_wcB

https://zerocancer.org/about-prostate-cancer/facts-statistics?kw=&matchtype=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8QCTuXQ3RAjDTNU1SxY0UmJ_L-PJYZ6LUhdS0fW3CUO0tNx1Cl0XskaAtLcEALw_wcB

Side note: No matter the age, next time blood work is completed, ask for a PSA, insist on it, young men are being diagnosed as well. Get a baseline and a test every year. It’s easy and could save a life and/or the agony of the fight.

Holly Farmers Market tomorrow. 10:30-2:30! Something for everyone on your list, including YOU! Shop local.

Shop local! Lovely unique items for everyone on your list!

Holly Farmers Market! Come on out today, 10:30-2:30. Shop local!

Three new reversible totes (U/M fabric is reverse side of the block M one).

Available now, or come visit my Totes and Aprons by Sue booth at the Holly Farmers Market on Sunday, 10:30-2:30.

Shop local!

New reversible tote bag. With pockets (U/M football fabric).

Available now, or this weekend at the Holly Farmers Market. 10:30-2:30 Sunday.

If you know any men, please read.

(Yes, it is a long post, but it could save a life).

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the US. Breast cancer is #2 for women, and prostate cancer #2 for men. October is breast cancer awareness month, we see pink everywhere, as we should, to raise awareness of this deadly disease.

Did you know September is prostate cancer awareness month? If you are like me, probably not; the blue ribbon which denotes prostate cancer is not even remotely as well emphasized.

Therefore, here is the your PSA for PSA.
(Public service announcement for prostate-specific antigen).

General prostate cancer facts for the U.S.

• 288,300 new cases of prostate cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2023
• A man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every 2 minutes
• 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime
• Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men
• 34,700 men are expected to die from prostate cancer in 2023
• A man dies from prostate cancer every 15 minutes
• Today, there are more than 3.1 million prostate cancer survivors
• The relative 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer diagnosed in its earliest stages is nearly 100%
• The 5-year survival rate for advanced or metastatic prostate cancer drops to 32%

Although only about 1 in 456 men under age 50 will be diagnosed, the rate shoots up to 1 in 54 for ages 50 to 59, 1 in 19 for ages 60 to 69, and 1 in 11 for men 70 and older. Nearly 60% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65. Prostate cancer is diagnosed with a biopsy.

Prostate cancer is one of the ONLY cancers that has a “check engine light”; the PSA, which requires ONLY a simple blood test.

Have you asked the men in your life to have their blood checked? If you are a man, have you had your PSA checked?

JUST DO IT!

A blood test called a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made by the prostate. The levels of PSA in the blood can be higher in men who have prostate cancer. The PSA level may also be elevated in other conditions that affect the prostate.

Sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/basic_info/screening.htm #:~:text=A%20blood%20test%20called%20a,conditions%20that%20affect%20the%20prostate.

https://www.pcf.org/about-prostate-cancer/what-is-prostate-cancer/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=awareness_patients_general&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8RLz4BE5EsLPklIpmoJej8NmrD24HwblpTrFf1f8lLgtG6c42p-j0AaApgxEALw_wcB

https://zerocancer.org/about-prostate-cancer/facts-statistics?kw=&matchtype=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8QCTuXQ3RAjDTNU1SxY0UmJ_L-PJYZ6LUhdS0fW3CUO0tNx1Cl0XskaAtLcEALw_wcB

Side note: No matter the age, next time blood work is completed, ask for a PSA, insist on it, young men are being diagnosed as well. Get a baseline and a test every year. It’s easy and could save a life.

Meet Rowdy! Modeling his reversible bandana at the Holly Farmer’s Market. Go Lions! (Available in several sizes).

The Christmas Cozy Collection.

Medium bowl, medium plate, and small plate (perhaps for Santa’s cookies 🙂?).

Excited to announce Totes and Aprons by Sue now has reversible bandanas available at the Pierson Pet Hospital. Thank you for including my work in your amazing clinic!

Holly Farmers Market is open until 2:30. Start your holiday shopping early. Find the usual items in my booth, Totes and Aprons by Sue, and presenting my niece Katie’s amazing hand thrown pottery.

Shop local!

Special thanks to Katie and Bobbie for working my booth when I’m unable. Grateful for awesome family!

Very excited to announce, that although I cannot be there in person, my lovely family members, Bobbie and Katie, have volunteered to manage the Totes and Aprons by Sue booth for me at the indoor winter Holly Farmers Market. My booth will be in the same location as last year. Dates are Sundays, November 19 and 26, and Sundays, December 3, 10, and 17.

Dress your fur baby up with a reversible bandana! Many fabrics to choose from, and six sizes. Santa will be there on the 26th for pictures with pets! Pop into the market for a bandana, than outside for a photo op with Santa.

Miss all my market friends, patrons, and vendors. Hope to see you in the spring 🙂.

This is my friend Zoe! She got married recently and had her fur babies participate in the wedding 🙂. Zylah, Jay Lynn, Jupiter, Jasper, and Jenna are all wearing matching wedding bandanas. Thank you for letting me dress your fur babies for your very special day. You and they look amazing! May you and Devin have many, many wonderful years together!

Just finished this matching “It’s’ A Jeep Thing” passenger side grab handle tote and trash (or, duck) bag.

(Additional pictures are informational).

Other sets with different fabrics are cut and ready to be sewn.

The trash bag has an adjustable handle (please see photo). I put 8” of soft Velcro on the handle so you can decide where and how long to hang it. It is lined with rip-stop nylon making it is water resistant.

Grab handle tote is an original design; has 4 pockets and Velcros around the handle on the passenger side. It is a great place to put your phone, glasses, etc.

Each item is $35 including shipping with tracking. (I ship USPS and message you a copy of the receipt). Purchase 2 items and receive $5 off the set.

Please visit my FB for pictures of more fabrics and items I sew.

I have many fabric choices available. PM me if you have questions or are interested. Thank you! Happy wheelin’!

New fabrics for reversible dog bandanas! Dress up your fur baby!

Introducing Blaze! He is looking sharp in his “Me, Mom & Jeepin’” reversible bandana. Thanks to his mom, Tammy, for trusting me to dress him up!