New Flannels

I know I shouldn’t do this, but I couldn’t pass them up… Just look how cute they are!

Now, what should I do with ‘em?

Do I Feel A Draft?

Not anymore… Last night I made two draft dodgers for the front and schoolroom doors. They both have quite a breeze that you can feel on your feet when you walk but. But no more. I wonder if Betsy will miss the cool outdoor air in one of her favorite places to nap? Sorry girl! :o)

Thanks to a long skinny fabric tube stuffed with all my sewing scraps, no more chilly breeze! They were super quick and easy and gave me a great use for all that scrap that I just hate to throw away, but usually do!

Dish Towel Apron

Here are the steps on how to make a really quick and easy apron from a dish towel…

1. Iron the dish towel. Fold down the corners so that you have the top of your apron. Pin down the corners and hold it up to see if the size is right.

2. When you have it just the way you want it, press the corners down. Then sew them with a 1/4” seam allowance from the folded edge.

3. Cut off the excess material from the flaps about 1/4” from the seam. Use pinking shears if you have them.

4. Attach your straps (make sure they are the length you want before you sew them on) on the back of your apron right where the bottom of your corner was. Be sure to go over it a few times to make sure it is secure.

5. Now attach your neck strap. Pin it on and make sure you can get it over your head and that you like the length before you sew it on. You can do it to the back or to the front of the apron. Again, be sure to go back and forth a few times to secure it well.

   this one is fastened on the back

this one is fastened to the front and then accented with wooden buttons

6. Embellishments are next… If you want to, you can attach pockets, ribbon, ric-rack, buttons, whatever you would like. Or you can do nothing at all.

one pocket with ribbon accent

 

two pockets with ric-rack accents

7. Now you’re done! Enjoy your new apron and clean pants… :o)

My Winter Apron

I decided I couldn’t cook any more without an apron. Not only does it keep my pants clean (yes, I do wipe them off on my pants while cooking), but it looks so cute!

I had lots of cooking to do today and I stayed really clean!!! It was so easy to do and only took a Dollar Tree dish towel and about 30 minutes. Oh, and also a piece of ribbon from a Christmas present wrapping and a piece of flannel.

Now I have to make my summer apron with the other towel…

Penguin Christmas 2009

This year’s Christmas card is all penguins. Debbie Bernard came over to stamp this morning and had this adorable stamp that I just had to use! They turned out perfect! Thanks Debbie!!!

2009 Christmas Ornaments

This is the ornament I made for Christmas this year. It was pretty easy and I love the retro look!

What a Bazaar Week

This past week I did two Christmas bazaars. Crafty Wonderland was on Sunday and the Homeschool Holiday Bazaar was Tuesday. I spent the past few weeks hurriedly sewing as fast as I could!

grown-up journal covers

taggy balls

kids journal covers

with crayons

and pencils

coloring book bags

crinkly blankets

taggy blankets

I didn’t get to go to Crafty Wonderland but my stuff went with Amy and Theresa. Thanks you two! Thankfully the winter weather warning didn’t stop people from coming (2000 people were waiting at the door when they opened and 7500 shopped that day). Unfortunately, the economy did keep people from buying. :o(

our booth at Crafty Wonderland before people came 

The homeschool bazaar went well and I am looking forward to doing it again next year. But I will start sewing NOW!!! :o)