Hello!
Sorry for my absence. I got a lot done last week but haven't accomplished too much since. My son and I went to visit my dad and sister on Saturday. On the way home we visited 3 thrift stores. Two were new ones for me. I found lots of treasures! I will share the pictures of my new treasures soon. I haven't had a chance to take them yet because I was wiped by the time I got home Saturday. Then on Sunday all I wanted to do was sleep. Same thing today. I seem to have come down with something that's just wiping me out. My son has come down with a bad cold but seems to have more energy then me. Maybe it's his youth. The hunky dude is healthy so far. Hope he stays that way. :)
Do you remember me telling you about a mug rug swap I was in? Well... my partner received the mug rug I made for her so I can finally share it with you. She owns a dairy farm. She loves and collects cows. I designed and made this mug rug for her...
It was my first ever mug rug and my first ever applique. I think it turned out pretty cute. Here's the back...
I also made her some matching coasters...
That's all I have to share today. I'm hoping I'll feel better tomorrow so I can work on some on my many projects.
Have an awesome day! :)
Until next time...
Cherise :)
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Monday, October 3, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
The Apron Swap Revealed...
My swap partner Donna received her apron today! Yeah! Now I can show you the pictures! Let me start at the beginning... I was to make either a Halloween or Fall apron. Donna said she didn't care which one. She loves purple so I decided to go with Halloween since I could incorporate purple easier with that holiday. :)
Here's the fabric I choose...
Of course I had to add rick rack (love it!) and purple buttons! I just love details! I was just going to use the black rick rack but when I was sewing it I decided it needed some purple too!
Here it is!
I love the way it turned out! I changed the pattern a bit by added thicker ties. I just believe aprons should have big bows! Here are a couple of closer up pictures (plus if you click on them they'll get bigger as well).
I also made a set of coasters for her with some purple fall pumpkin fabric I had. I forgot to take pictures of them before I tied them together with the purple rick rack though... oh well. :(
and of course lavender for the back... :)
I really enjoyed making the apron and coasters for Donna. Swaps are so fun and I love making new friends!
Today I signed up for a new swap...
It's a "Christmas Fabric Charm Swap". Read all about it here. I will be receiving 112, 5" x 5" charm squares of Christmas fabric. I can't wait! All I have to do is cut 56 charms from two different Christmas fabrics. I can't wait to pick them out! First I have to check out the swap's flickr group to see what everyone else is using so I won't duplicate any.
Have a Great Week!
Until next time...
Cherise :)
Here's the fabric I choose...
Of course I had to add rick rack (love it!) and purple buttons! I just love details! I was just going to use the black rick rack but when I was sewing it I decided it needed some purple too!
Here it is!
I love the way it turned out! I changed the pattern a bit by added thicker ties. I just believe aprons should have big bows! Here are a couple of closer up pictures (plus if you click on them they'll get bigger as well).
I also made a set of coasters for her with some purple fall pumpkin fabric I had. I forgot to take pictures of them before I tied them together with the purple rick rack though... oh well. :(
and of course lavender for the back... :)
I really enjoyed making the apron and coasters for Donna. Swaps are so fun and I love making new friends!
Today I signed up for a new swap...
It's a "Christmas Fabric Charm Swap". Read all about it here. I will be receiving 112, 5" x 5" charm squares of Christmas fabric. I can't wait! All I have to do is cut 56 charms from two different Christmas fabrics. I can't wait to pick them out! First I have to check out the swap's flickr group to see what everyone else is using so I won't duplicate any.
Have a Great Week!
Until next time...
Cherise :)
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