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Now that the month of Ramadhan is over and my regular schedule is returning, please come and see the other thing I love to do. It’s all about saving money.
While men have the main job of bringing in the dollars, women can make life a little easier by being mindful of her own financial habits/practices. So, strike up a deal with the hubster; he gives you a household allowance and whatever you manage to save is YOURS!
If you follow along with me over at PrettyMoney, you will see how easy it can be!
Eid Banner
This Eid banner is perfect décor to help children feel the specialness of the Eid in a fun and inviting way.
Supplies:
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colored card stock or paper
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scissors or decorative scissors/pinking shears
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utility knife
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ribbon, 1/8-inches wide, about 4 yards – match to card stock color
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pushpins
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crepe paper streamers to match card stock and ribbon (optional)
Instructions:
1. Download the It’s Eid Banner Template or the Eid Mubarak Banner Template (click to download). Look at each page of the template and decide which pages you want to print. There are 2 motif designs included in the template (on pages 4 and 5). It’s better to choose only one motif to keep the banner design consistent. You can print out multiple copies of the motif pages that you decide to use.
2. Print the pages that match your selection onto colored card stock or paper. Cut out along the circular line. Use decorative scissors or pinking shears to give letters a decorative edge.
This picture shows the Ramadhan Banner
3. Use a utility knife to cut two vertical slits near top of circle. Then, arrange letters into words and design. String letters together by threading ribbon through slits. It helps to put tape on one end of the ribbon to help it slide through the cut.
Hang banner in a corner or between opposite walls with pushpins. Hang in one or two rows. Use crepe paper streamers as additional decorations.
The other day, I wrote about the sale over at JoAnn Fabrics. So, here is a pic of my receipt. I hope looking at it is as motivational for you as it is for me. And sorry about the smudging on the receipt; I had to edit out some sensitive information. I had fun too. Not only did I get patterns, but I bought a pair of ankle socks (on sale), for someone who likes that palm-tree look. Now their feet will match their curtains and furniture!
It can be very frustrating when sewing garments for the family when you don’t know what patterns you have or even what patterns you need. I searched the web for a pattern inventory sheet and could not find one. Since I need one for myself, I created it. And I want to share it with all the seamstresses out there.
There are two forms, so let me explain.
1– The inventory sheet listed by manufacturer available in both a PDF for printing then filling in by pen/pencil, and as a Word document for filling in by typing then priting. For those OpenOffice users (like me), I will upload that format as well Insha’Allah.
A quick note about OpenOffice, if you don’t have it, get it. First, it’s free (and we love free). Second, it has the same functions as Microsoft Office (that Xpensive stuff), which means its not that garbage Microsoft Works software home computers come with. So, save yourself some money. I don’t care that the other day, the FedReserv Chief said the recession is over. It ain’t over til we all say its over; and it ain’t over for some of us! Okay, sorry about that.
2–The other inventory sheet is listed by pattern type (blouse, skirt, dress), again available in both a PDF for printing then filling in by pen/pencil, and as a Word document for filling in by typing then priting.
You may want to do the PDF, then type up the Word doc as the final copy.
You will probably not have time to do a complete inventory before ‘Eid, so I suggest you print out the sheet and then write down which pattern you will need for which family member. This helps especially if you have a large family or if you will be sewing for someone else.
Download Documents
Pattern Inventory by Manufacturer (PDF)
Pattern Inventory by Manufacturer (Word 2000/XP)
Pattern Inventory by Manufacturer (OpenOffice)
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Pattern Inventory by Type (PDF)
Pattern Inventory by Type (Word 2000/XP)
Pattern Inventory by Type (OpenOffice)
Instructions on How to use the
pattern inventory
How to Fill in the Inventory Sheet:
Scroll down to the inventory form below. Click in the first blank space under the word “Description”. Type in the information for EACH pattern. Use the TAB key to move to the next empty spaces. If you reach the end of the entire form and need more rows, simply hit the TAB key; another page will be created with the same titles as the previous page. You will need to hit the TAB key at the end of each row to create a new row (the formatting will automatically be repeated). Each page holds 34 rows.
Once you have filled in all of your information, use the SORT function to put the list in alphabetical order based on description. It is best to use description headers like blouse, pants, dress, skirt, purse, etc.
Finally, print your inventory list. Start printing with page 2 to avoid printing this instruction page.
Another option is to print multiple copies of the inventory sheet and fill it in by hand.
How To Use Sort function:
- Highlight the rows you want to sort. Don’t highlight the row containing the titles.
- Click the word “Table” from the toolbar menu.
- Then click “Sort” – the software automatically has the sort selected in ascending order.
- Click “OK”
How to Use the Inventory
Take your Pattern Inventory with you to the fabric store. You will have a nice list of what you DON’T need to purchase. This will save you time looking through pattern books.
This can also be a guide to help you decide which clothing items to make for family members. Put the guide in a sheet protector and use a dry erase marker to write the person’s name next to the pattern you will be using. I also use sharpie markers on sheet protectors. To erase, write over the sharpie writing with a dry erase marker and then wipe off.
It is also useful to keep this list in a binder or other such place to stay organized.
Please, please, see this sister’s site, Umm AbdulBasir’s Learning During Ramadan. She has some of the cutest Ramadhan related ideas for children. Here is a pic of her latest Ramadhan lapbook. 
Here is a copy of an email I received today. I hope the sender does not mind me putting it here but the wording is just so great, and I so support the Al-Maun fund, that I could not find a better way to say what is said below:
As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmtullaahi Wa Barkaatuh
Insha allaah yaa Muslimeen, please view this video (it is also in the video bar to the right titled, “Revert mother needs your help”) and help Al-Maun fund reach their goal of 2000 hits before the end of Ramadan.
Alhamdulillaah, Al-Maun fund is a non-profit organization that helps Muslim families in need. Masha Allaah, I personally know people who have been helped by Al-Maun fund. Right now they are working with “Living Halal” and if they can get 2000 hits to this video, they win and will be able to put the prize towards continuing helping the Muslims Insha Allaah.
So please if you can’t give financially or even if you can or have in the past, please take 1 minute and 13 seconds to view this video Insha allaah and share it as well. 2000 hits is all they need before the end of Ramadan.
They currently have 1152 views (masha’allah) only 848 more!! C’mon Muslims….WE can do it Insha Allaah!
View this Video and help Al-Maun Fund
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Z0sDs3CYUpM&feature=channel_ page
Please forward to all your contacts, family and friends
Barakallaahu feekum
For those who will be sewing clothing items for yourself/the family, JoAnn’s is having a great sale on patterns this week.
Notions and fabric are on sale too. And there are plenty of 40% off coupons if you get their sales flyer delivered to your home. If you don’t, you can sign up online to start receiving them at home or even by email. They give you a printable 40% off coupon for signing up. Does the thought “multiple email addresses” come to mind?
Starting this Thursday thru Saturday (17th – 19th), JoAnn’s will be selling -> Butterick Patterns: 99cents, McCall’s Patterns: $1.99, and Vogue Patterns: $3.99. Wo-hoo! The limit is 10. If you need more than that, take the kids, give ‘em some cash, and send ‘em thru the checkout line. But, eh-hem, you didn’t hear that from me! too bad.
Butterick has some ultra-femme ‘retro’ patterns for when you want that ‘all dressed up’ look. Some patterns (esp McCall’s) make great abayas/jilbabs too with the right fabrics and finished length. And McCalls even has a cute multi-variation turban that can be oh-so girly with colorful, soft fabrics. I didn’t even want to venture in the world of Vogue because I may need help getting back to reality.
As for the boys/men, I’m sure JoAnn’s sells something in woolly-mammoth; just sew up a long rectangle and cut out spaces for the head, arms, and feet.
I’ve started my shopping early in anticipation of the sale by going online to the pattern websites and picking out the pattern(s) I want. I made a list, so when I get in the store I know exactly what to grab look for. If you want to do the same, click the pattern company links above.
There’s less than a week left of the month of Ramadhan, so you’d better get busy!
Original Source: Fatwa-Online.com
JEDDAH – A new search engine, called ImHalal.com, filters out X-rated Web sites and other content that is “haraam” or forbidden by Islam.
The search technology developed by AZS Media Group, a Dutch Internet company, has a two-layer filter.
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