Even not so pretty fabric...

...can sometimes turn into something cute.

I've had this fabric for years and years and my tastes have changed ever so slightly.
My mom mentioned that she needed some new aprons and asked if I had any fabric I wasn't planning on using.

It was a fabric panel and some matching floral fabric.
I just traced one of my other aprons for the pattern.
The fabric was a little thin for an apron, so I lined it with Bella. This was actually much easier than trying to seam all the way around. I think I may line all future aprons.
I thought making the "strings" out of floral fabric may be a little much, so I chose Bella for those too. In orange.
And there you have it. Pretty out of not so pretty!

Sneak Peek IV

Ha ha, just kidding!

Here it finally is! Not quite as I envisioned, but OK'ish...



And now on to the mini quilt...

Sneak Peek III and other things

This is the last one, I promise. I just did not have time to finish the Tie one On apron yesterday, but today is the day!


The tree peony in the backyard is flowering. I just love these big blooms.



I love dewdrops on maple leaves.


And remember the dumpster diving episode?
Here's the loot we scored:

Josh found this and HAD to bring it home. It is kind of cute, I have to admit.


I found these...

...which look really cute in the herb garden.


Off to finish the apron...

WIP Wednesday

Yesterday was supposed to be filled with crafting, but a bunch of stuff got in the way. However...

Tie One On - Sneak Peek II (hee hee hee - I'm SO excited about this one!)


The Spice Market quilt is all cut out, laid out, and tagged. Now for the sewing...

Sneak Peek

tie one on May/June - The Pocket...

I have what I think is a splendid idea. I just hope my vision comes to fruition in the final product...