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Sewing Again

February 27, 2010 By 4 Comments

Y’all must think I spend all my time sewing, and you might just be right. I love to sew. But last week I also spent a lot of time on the phone, trying to get my computer straightened out. And one whole day was spent going to Tuscaloosa to get a back-up device “just in case” the computer crashed before I could get it fixed. So between doing all that, and the regular day to day stuff, like cooking and washing the dishes and stuff like that, I was getting anxious to get back to the machine.

I made that little business card wallet up there in the picture. It is so cute! It holds several business cards, a drivers license, and a couple of credit cards and fits in your pocket.

I had an order for a couple of aprons from the guy at the taxidermy shop down the road. He asked for a couple that a man wouldn’t be embarrassed to wear. This one shows his favorite sports team, The Crimson Tide. Whoooo! Roll Tide!

My pajamas finally just fell apart. You know how when you get something like that that is co comfy you wear them all the time? Well, when they came apart at the seams, I tried to remember when I bought them, and it was back in 2005!! No wonder! So I ordered some brown and blue floral print flannel and made myself a new pair. They are so soft! I might just order some more.

Then, I found this pattern for a little wallet with a zipper pocket on the back. It has three credit card slots, a place for paper money, and that zip pocket for change. I’m still trying to decide if I like this or not. What do you think?

And then I made some more of those business card wallets. I’m going to put some in my shop in a day or two, so keep an eye open for that if you want to buy one. These first ones will be a little cheaper because they aren’t perfect, but when I get them right, they will be $7.00 each plus shipping.

We have to go to Birmingham on Wednesday for Fabgrandpa’s pre-op blood work. He’s having cataract surgery on March 12. We were afraid that they wouldn’t get him an appointment in time because we have to leave here April 12 headed back to the Grand Canyon. But, they called on Friday and said someone cancelled! Yay for us!

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Project 365 Day 47 Aprons Again

November 23, 2008 By 7 Comments
I’m still at it making aprons for Christmas. I LOVE how this one turned out.
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Apron Strings

November 21, 2008 By 9 Comments

Have you ever read my “about me” thingy over in the right hand bar on my blog? Where it says I like to sew and quilt? Well, I do, and I love to make aprons. Mostly because I love to wear aprons.

When I used to work at a “real” job (you know, in an office, for a corporation) I used to wear really nice clothes to work. I loved nice blouses, and dresses. After work every day, I had to come home and make dinner. In order to keep those nice blouses and dresses looking nice, I started wearing aprons over them.

The problem with that, back in the late 70′s and thru the late 80′s, was that you could not find a decent apron. They all looked like Aunt Bea from the Andy Griffith Show. The ones I could find to buy were either hideously tacky, or really flimsy material, so I decided to make my own.

I have made and worn, and made and sold, hundreds of aprons over the years. When I make them, I don’t skimp on fabric, because if an apron doesn’t have enough fabric to cover your clothing, what is the point of wearing it?

This week I am making aprons. My friend Lynda told me that if I had any Christmas-y crafts to sell at the Christmas tree lot that I could, so I am making some Christmas aprons. But, the ones I made today are everyday aprons.

This one is cotton, green and white checks with a pink flower print. I used a light pink bias tape for the edge of the skirt. It is really cute:

It has a bib that fits over your head, and a long sash that ties in a bow:

It is big enough to cover a big grandma sized girl, and has two great big pockets on the front:

This one is black and white checks with sunflowers, and has yellow bias tape for the edging:

I couldn’t get FabGrandpa away from his computer game long enough to take a pic of me wearing it, but trust me, it is BIG too. It has three pockets across the front, and goes down to my knees.

I am selling these at the tree lot, but if they don’t sell, I am going to put them on Etsy. If you’re interested in maybe purchasing one, let me know. If you want one, I have the two pictured for sale right now. They are $30 each and that includes shipping to you ( I can take paypal payments. I’ll be putting more on here as they are made. Thanks for your interest.

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