It's for real. I have the first thing listed in my etsy store. For those who have done this, please send me any tips that you can think of! I am feeling very new to this. I had planned on more to be up, but the last 2 days my machine is being mean. Right now I'm ready to throw in the towel and get a new one, but we'll see.
As soon as I get my machine going, I have some quilts from the past to show you. One of them is a home-made batik quilt from high school and a family quilt with picture transfers on it. It's kind-of fun to revisit projects that took a lot of time and love to create, even if it was from a while ago.
Little Girl Ruffle Apron
I love these ruffle aprons! Seriously, can it get much cuter!! Recently you can see this one I made for my friend in an orange theme. In that post, there is a link to other past ruffle aprons, if you're interested.
I couldn't resist this adorable ladybug fabric. And what better than to make a sweet little girl's apron. It really would be cute as a skirt, but I'm sticking to aprons for now. I wrapped the long strings around back, front, and then tied in back. I like the look of the contrasting ties to the front of the apron.
Just FYI - this will be available in my future etsy shop. Any color request to personalize the order is welcomed. Won't this be fun!? I think so.
Would you buy this? (I really want to know). And if not, what could I do differently? Thanks for the feedback.
I couldn't resist this adorable ladybug fabric. And what better than to make a sweet little girl's apron. It really would be cute as a skirt, but I'm sticking to aprons for now. I wrapped the long strings around back, front, and then tied in back. I like the look of the contrasting ties to the front of the apron.
Would you buy this? (I really want to know). And if not, what could I do differently? Thanks for the feedback.
A Little View of the Day
Today has been an apron day! I have 9 aprons in the works by the end of tonight and here's a few pictures to wet your appetite. I have some more ironing to do to prepare for sewing tomorrow. I did a lot of cutting and planning today. Here's to a happy Tuesday night!
Selling News!
This is an exciting post to give you! I'm doing it, I'm making my own Etsy shop. It will be up and running on Friday. It will be simple at first, but I'm excited to see where it goes. Look forward to the weekend!
(image from Etsy.com)
Happy Birthday Self!
Yes, I've been MIA. I have good reasons...although they really sound just like excuses.
1) My little buddy started preschool this past week. We got the picture on the front porch with the sign saying "Preschool 2010." So cute. I dropped him off and felt the crying emotion building, but I held it in. He was going to be okay...and he was. I left him at school where he knew no one and he came away with a new friend. This is going to be great! So we're getting used to a new schedule around here. Tomorrow marks another day of preschool and little girl starting dancing school. She is SO excited for ballet. 2-year-olds in leotards cannot get much cuter. I'm looking forward to taking pictures.
2) My parents were in town last weekend and my sister was in town this weekend. The later was a surprise. My bday was yesterday and she decided to come in and join me for the celebration. I turned 27 - the age I remember my mom turning, the age she's stuck at in my head. Does your mom have an age in your head, too?
P.S. I had a blast, Nan! I'm so glad we garage-saled for my bday and we found those halloween costumes for the kids ($5)...and $1 scrapbook paper for you!
3) I'm finally really excited for our house. When we made the offer and then we had it, we gave them money, and looked at each other...aaahh! Wow. We're going to be settled. I'm very excited. We are always talking about it now.
4) Honestly I've been hooked to the summer show finales that have been happening. ie. Psych, Burn Notice, White Collar, and my new favorite Covert Affairs. Being a lazy bum in the evening seemed easier than sewing...no excuses! How about you guys, any favorite shows out there?
And I guess that's it. To make up for it, here's some exciting things:
1) My little buddy started preschool this past week. We got the picture on the front porch with the sign saying "Preschool 2010." So cute. I dropped him off and felt the crying emotion building, but I held it in. He was going to be okay...and he was. I left him at school where he knew no one and he came away with a new friend. This is going to be great! So we're getting used to a new schedule around here. Tomorrow marks another day of preschool and little girl starting dancing school. She is SO excited for ballet. 2-year-olds in leotards cannot get much cuter. I'm looking forward to taking pictures.
2) My parents were in town last weekend and my sister was in town this weekend. The later was a surprise. My bday was yesterday and she decided to come in and join me for the celebration. I turned 27 - the age I remember my mom turning, the age she's stuck at in my head. Does your mom have an age in your head, too?
P.S. I had a blast, Nan! I'm so glad we garage-saled for my bday and we found those halloween costumes for the kids ($5)...and $1 scrapbook paper for you!
3) I'm finally really excited for our house. When we made the offer and then we had it, we gave them money, and looked at each other...aaahh! Wow. We're going to be settled. I'm very excited. We are always talking about it now.
4) Honestly I've been hooked to the summer show finales that have been happening. ie. Psych, Burn Notice, White Collar, and my new favorite Covert Affairs. Being a lazy bum in the evening seemed easier than sewing...no excuses! How about you guys, any favorite shows out there?
And I guess that's it. To make up for it, here's some exciting things:
I got a new camera! I am so in love right now. No, I haven't kissed it, but I check on it every so often, just to make sure it's safe and feels loved. It is a Sony NEX-3. It has the body of a point-and-shoot but the lens of a DSLR. So I get crisp pictures with a small body. There are a billion settings on it too, so I'm having fun reading the manual. Like I already didn't take enough pictures. Thank you everyone for birthday money!
I love how this camera shoots food. Clean pictures. My sis and I braved an Indian Restaurant Channai Masala and it was excellent. It is really authentic Indian, so if you're in the mood for it, I would definitely recommend the lunch buffet.
1950's Better Homes Magazine to Wall Art
I was so excited to find this magazine in a "junk and stuff store" that we drove by on the way to Cannon Beach this last weekend. I will be returning to that one again. It is packed with lots of good stuff. I paid 70 cents for this puppy and I'm excited about my new wall art. There is lots more in there with good potential!
(one background looks grayer than the other...that is not the case, just lighting)
This is what I started with. The magazine is so funny! It says things like, "Linoleum laughs at muddy feet," you can completely furnish a living room with "$625.73," and "music in the dining room-why not?" It's a fun read-through.
A House Buying Week
It has been quite the last week! But the big news is that my husband and I are buying a house! It is a new home and the closing date is December 31st.
The fun part about this is that we get to choose the different flooring, countertops, fixtures, colors, etc inside the house. I've been super giddy about everything. It a nice sized home of 2500 sq ft, so it's a home we'll be in for quite a while. I'm planning on setting everything up like we'll live there forever, but then I'll be okay if we decide to move somewhere else in 10ish years.
I just can't wait to see it all put together!
Anyway, I had no idea all the billions of people that you have to talk to and arrange things. Agents, loans, insurance, flooring people, and design center. This list might seem short, but there are so many decisions for each of these things. Deciding to buy a house is HUGE. We really are going to be settled. I am excited for this new adventure.
For now, you have me back. My brain is now clear since everything is figured out now. I have some fun things in mind for this week. :)
The fun part about this is that we get to choose the different flooring, countertops, fixtures, colors, etc inside the house. I've been super giddy about everything. It a nice sized home of 2500 sq ft, so it's a home we'll be in for quite a while. I'm planning on setting everything up like we'll live there forever, but then I'll be okay if we decide to move somewhere else in 10ish years.
I just can't wait to see it all put together!
Anyway, I had no idea all the billions of people that you have to talk to and arrange things. Agents, loans, insurance, flooring people, and design center. This list might seem short, but there are so many decisions for each of these things. Deciding to buy a house is HUGE. We really are going to be settled. I am excited for this new adventure.
For now, you have me back. My brain is now clear since everything is figured out now. I have some fun things in mind for this week. :)
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