Stitching Away......

I can't believe September is almost over.....where did the year go?.  I have been busy these past weeks sewing and crafting things for Halloween and Fall.  Here are some of the things I've been sewing. 

 Love how this little owl bib turned out.  Really easy with edges cut with pinking shears.  These will fluff up when washed.  Think he turned out cute.  The most fun part is deciding on which fabric colors and prints to use.  As you know I  have plenty to choose from.....

 Chevron designs are very popular right now.  I found this fabric and couldn't resist.  Added a ruffle around the edge, a few buttons and they are ready to go.  Halloween colors but not scary.

I really like this fabric, again I had to have it (I know it's a disease).  I also used it for the waistband.  Had to add the rick rack or it wouldn't be me.....Love the big button. 

I made lots of other things these past weeks and will post pictures in the next few days. 

Hope you like them.

Corn Relish and Pickles and Aprons - Oh My !!!!

Hello!

I have been busy this summer.  Haven't posted in a while - but plan to remedy that with a few things I have been making over the summer.  I would like to start with these.....I just love to can - remember my post about the Onion Jelly....Well, here are my newest endeavors.....Corn Relish and Refrigerator Pickles.  It was so fun.  I had picked up some corn at a local stand - bought way too much - and decided to make the relish.  Planning to use it this weekend as a dip with corn chips.  Hope everyone likes it. 

 Love the Pickles - have already finished off one jar.  So easy and yummy with lots of onions and bell peppers. 

 I have also been sewing a few things - have to keep busy.  These are aprons made from a leg of jeans.  Just cut along inside seam, open up and curve sides.  I am a big fan of oil cloth and have lots of pieces sitting around.  Thought it would be cute for the pockets.  A little bias tape and ribbon for ties and they are ready to go. 

Here is my second apron - with a visitor just as I snapped the picture.  Little Poof has really grown.....hope you like these as much as him - let me know what you think.....

New Aprons

Here are a few aprons I made this summer.  I have to keep busy.....I love the process of putting the different fabrics together  - it is such fun to figure out all the colors combinations. As you have seen in past posts - I am a fabricaholic....so I have plenty to chose from.  Then I get to choose and sew on rick rack and bias tape....I just love to sew......

 I thought this was the cutest bird fabric - kind of Scandinavian and retro together......

 I had to have this fabric it's red and turquoise - again a very retro feel -

 This owl fabric was so cute - I just had to have it.  I liked the pleating around the edge - a fun look.

Love this pink one - it was fun finding all the different prints for this.  Add a few buttons and I'm finished. 

I will show you more later.  Hope you like them. 

A Happy Customer!

This is Lauren whom I work with at iLoveToCreate! . I made this apron for her - it is the cutest bee fabric and when added with the black polka dot - well what can I say! It's too cute. It started out as a half apron be she wanted the bib so I added it for her. Now I need to make one for myself!

Some of the things for the craft show - made some really cute pin cushions out of felt (of course)

Close up of pear apron

Thought this looked like Minnie Mouse - now have to make Mickey!

Love this little bee apron - the pockets are so cute!

My fruit salad arpons - cherries and pears......

Hello -

I'm back!!!! Have been very busy making and creating - and had lots of fun doing it. I had to clean up my studio just to see what I have to create more with. I am planning on making a vow only to use what I have already have and not to buy more - hope I can keep it.

Wanted to show you a few aprons I made for my last show - guess I'm in an apron roll - they are so fun to make - I love the feel of the fabric as the needle goes through, I love choosing the different fabrics and even sewing on the seam binding.....I love it all.

I also was part of a craft show - wanted to show what I made for it. Did OK at the show - but still somewhat slow.

Hello - Sorry I haven't adding in a while - I have been busy making things for a Craft Sale I did in Paso Robles, Ca. Located on the Central Coast. My sister lives there so we had a lot of fun. Here are a few pictures from the show. The weather was great and I actually sold some things - everyone thought everything looked cute. Plan to do another one in August - will keep you posted. I made this cute apron and she was so excited to have it - she looks so cute in it.....I also made some eyeglass cases from sleeves of sweaters - just added a button to the cuff and I was done. I also had pincushions, cherry pins and felt purses. Plan to make more and different things for the next show - will show you as I get them done......