Sassy Flirty Apron Swap

Here is the cute little apron that I received from "Laura" my secrete swap buddy from the Sassy Flirty Apron Swap.

I love the cute fun hearts and the huge Ric Rack trim.

This is the 2nd Swap that I have joined in with all these wonderful Apronistas. I can hardly wait to see what the next themed apron swap will be.

Life is messy, so wear an Apron! lol!

I had Fun!!!!

Crochet Envelope, courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn. Plus wonderful MaryJane Farm Chocolate

SOTF Stocking

Ok, so I just HAD to give it a try,,, here is my version of the crocheted envelope w/chocolate...
Instead of crocheting a little pink heart I added a red yoyo....

I also had fun "designing" my prototype stocking for the 18 stockings I will be making for a Sisters on the Fly gathering that Tammy, sister #119 & I are co-hosting......

Who say's stockings are for Christmas only!!! lol!

"Sisters on the Fly,,,, making Girls outta Women,,, we have more fun than anyone!"

Lion Brand Valentine Envelope

I was just navigating through Lion Brand Yarns Web Site when I came across this cute envelope idea.... it is sooo simple.Here is the instructions as best as I can supply.

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per the instructions, the exact gauge is not important to this project

ENVELOPE SQUARE: Use white or cream colored or even pink yarn for the envelope.

Chain 26.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across for 25 sts.Repeat each row till the piece measures about 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) from beginning.

Fasten off.
To make the HEART decoration...Use red or pink or what ever color you want.

Now chain 4.

Round 1: 2 dc in 2nd chain from hook, hdc in next chain, 3 sc in last chain; working along opposite side of beginning chain, hdc in next chain, (2 dc, slip st) in last chain.

Fasten off.
To FINISH...Fold Envelope Square into an envelope shape by bringing three corners together at center. Sew corners together. Sew Heart to joined corners. Weave in ends. To look like an envelope.

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Hmmm wouldn't a 'heart shaped yoyo' look cute in place of the crocheted heart?
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Perfect way to send a sweet Valentine to that someone special.

The Lion Brand site has some wonderful free crochet & knitting patterns.

www.lionbrand.com

I Love Ironing Aprons....

Gary having fun on his ATC...

Little Peek-a-boo watching over my little apron.

Crazy for Polka Dots....

Sweet little homemade apron...

I really do love ironing my vintage aprons...when ever I add a new-old apron to my collection, I hand wash it in lavender water and then hang it to dry. But ironing it is when I get to bond with it, to see all the little stitches, tiny tears & stains. I enjoy looking at how it was constructed, and wonder who the Mystery seamstress was that loving created this apron. Was it a Home Ec project, a gift for a special someone or just an apron for the sewers own use?

I have well over 80 aprons in my collection, some vintage, some new, some store bought & some hand made. Each one is so very dear to me.

I recently attended the "Washington State Quilters" quarterly meeting when a dear lady who new I collected aprons brought me a bag, & in the bag where 3 darling aprons. She said she new I collected them and came across these at an Estate Sale, the 3 cost her all of a dollar! How sweet of her to think of me, to buy them for me.... see, "Apron Strings", tie us together in friendship!.

While in my sewing room today, I heard a familiar sound, one I haven't heard since this past summer....I guess my dear husband just couldn't wait for Spring to go play so he went out to his ManCave, got out the ATC and played in the snow....I was content to play in my sewing room, Thank you very much! lol!

Travele Train Case....

I am almost finished with my latest project....I bought a "American Tourist" train case at a local thrift shop for $3.00... and with some gift wrap, decoupage' medium, varathyn & assorted trims and rhinestones...here is the case now...almost completed...I ran short a strand of faux pearls to glue to the bottom side of the burgundy ribbon. So in true crafter fashion, hubby & I will make a mad dash over into Spokane to "Joanns Fabric" to pick up some more pearls so I can finish my case.

I have two other cases that I decoupaged (several years ago) and I use them for stashing goodies like crochet hooks & yarn as well as unfinished cross stitch projects.

My new Train Case will have a new home in my trailer "Gracie-Girl".

I have decided on a 'Vintage Victorian Outdoors Woman' theme for my New-Old trailer.

This is such a fun project. You can do a vintage theme, a retro theme, a pet theme or what ever.

But the best part besides being an inexpensive project, is it makes for a cute storage case.

(as always, you can click on the picture for a better -larger- view)