Bird is the word...

It was a cold, snowy, crafty kind of weekend! In preparation for Thanksgiving I made matching aprons for my friend and I. According to my sister, "how Lucy and Ethel of you"! Yep, sounds about right! Unfortunately as happens, more often than I would like, I ran out of fabric for the second apron so I had to make it with 2" straps as opposed to 4". Of course, if I would have just done a narrow hem I wouldn't have run out of fabric but I just don't really like leaving the back side of the strap, naked. Call me crazy but I'm a bit neurotic like that. I drafted the pattern for the apron, which if I were to do it over, would make the skirt a bit fuller and flowy and changed the pocket but overall, still fun.

Of course, I started gathering tulle and just couldn't stop myself and then I found the ric-rac.  I realized I didn't have enough red for both so just decided to do the opposite on the other.  Red tulle, pink ric-rac so then we won't be like EXACTLY matchy matchy...right?  Oh like I care...who am I kidding???  I'm surprised I didn't spray the whole thing with glitter...YET!  Next up are matching beverage holders, got the white fuzzy boa and everything ready to go...bring on the glue and rhinestones!!!  

Let's go turkey...GAME ON!  ;)

Something Good...

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Oh Pinterest thank you for helping to remind me there is always some good in the world!  It's easy to forget about things or take them for granted but every once in a while it's nice to get a reminder that it's not all bad.

It is such a fabulous place for inspiration not only for food, or crafts, or sewing, but words of wisdom and humor.  You absolutely never know what surprises you will find!

I have definitely been trying over the last week or so to follow this one:

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Some things are definitely out of our control and that is ok, I can accept that knowing there is a reason for it but then of course I have to accept that I may not actually ever discover what that reason is but again, something that I have no control over but it is what it is and there are bigger things to worry about...right???  Or am I crazy???  Could be and that's okay, I have come to terms with that and am completely happy with my craziness!!!

Most of the time I have now come to the realization that when all else fails, you have to just:

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and with that, I am off to find mine...

Zipperific!!!

I was asked last week by a friend if I could fix a couple of zippers and of course instead of thinking that through first, I said 'OF COURSE'. He brought me three fleece vests and my stomach sank, I thought to myself...you mean I have to replace THREE 26" zippers??? Oh dear, what did I get myself into? ;) I proceeded to take them home and after looking at them realized they only needed the slides replaced (phew) but now, where do I find these lil' buggers. I was off to a local shop and saw this bright, happy, colorful display...I was immediately intrigued! Have you ever seen these things??? ZlideOn? They are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

Plus I just like the colors of the packaging AND of course it comes from one of my very favorite countries which has provided me with many of my most favoritest things: Ikea, clogs, Daim (if you have not tried this...it is sooooooo yummy! Kind of like a Skor bar but better!), meatballs, and now...ZLIDEON

Easy as:

1.  Remove the old slider

2. Open by pushing the lower part down with your thumb and push backward until it opens.

3. Close by pressing the jaws together at the beginning of the zipper.

That's it...really, it's that quick and easy! How fabulous is that?  Doesn't come in a ton of colors but you have your basics and they come in different sizes and also in plastic, coil, metal, and invisible.  Thank you Sweden for another one of my new favorite things...I'm in love!!!  You have to give them a looksee!!!

Cheers,

I must admit I have a new addiction which of course also goes with respect for appliques and all the steps that go into making them! However, the end result is so stinkin' cute! I had the honor of making a dress for a friend's little girl who is turning one this month. When she asked if I could do an cupcake applique, I was giddy like a little school girl. I had just gotten the embroidery module for my machine this summer and had yet to try my hand at any appliques...technology is so cool (most of the time)! She had picked out the fabric and sent it to me so I decided to do a test run first...

Even with all the thread changing and cutting and trimming...I just sit and watch in amazement at the capability and precision this thing has. Aside from my Harley...this is also one of my babies! I am however still working on that relationship with my serger but it is a little more finicky or I am not patient enough, not sure which that might be though. ;) Anyhoo, I was off to do the "real" one for Kate! I loved the fabrics she picked out, the colors are so sweet and worked well together. 

I only wish the bib was bigger to see the fun pattern and colors in the bottom of the cupcake but still, so CUTE!!!  So the finished combo turned out well and I cannot wait to see pictures of her (keeping fingers crossed it fits!)  What do you think?

So here is the completed bib with the dress...LOVE! 

Hope everyone has a wonderful 11/11/11 and thanks to the past and present men and women who have served our great country, we would not be where we are today without you!


This weekend I am off to work on an apron for a friends blog and giveaway we have coming up, you should totally check it out! Right in time for the upcoming holidays!  Ty's Adventures

 Cheers,

 

Pretty, pretty princesses...

Once again we had such a fabulously silly Sunday!!! We got to talk with lots of people and made some new friends. It was a beautiful day!

This was my new friend, Elizabeth who picked out her new purple and pink tutu. I even got her to twirl with me...it was so fun! What I love even more is she had to come back to show me all of the fun new goodies she got at the market that day!

She was such a little cutie, It absolutely made my day when she came back to model for us! I asked if her ruby slippers would fit me but she seemed a little unsure about that one. I guess my niece is right when she says they are just for little kids...that is until I make my own!!!! =)

Of course the day would not be complete with our little furry model!  He (yes...he but he was a great sport about it!) was a hit and sold out the "tutus de pooch"! He stole the spotlight!!! To make a great end to the day, we ventured up to a friends house and relaxed around the fire...it was a beautiful night and I look forward to the next!

How does time get faster as I get older???

I have to say the first couple of weeks in July has been a whirlwind! My sister and her family came into town for the week of the 4th, we had our First Anniversary followed by my birthday week (yep...week!) and trying to get things together for back to back Silly Markets for the next two Sundays! All while trying to figure out how we already got TO the middle of July!!!

It's quite mind boggling to me.  :)

I have been working on some new aprons since I was pretty much sold out and am soooo excited for the one I cut this morning and the matching pot holders!!!  Too cute!  I am really excited too for the fabric I just ordered.  

Las Senoritas by Alexander Henry!  One of my favorite purses is out of this fabric and I am excited for all the other things I will make with it!  The colors are so bright and fabulous, I just absolutely love it!

Fiesta de los Muertos by Alexander Henry!!!  I love this one with the guitars and the colors, the skirts and flower and bows...it's so fun!  He has some of the best Folklorico style fabrics, it's hard to pick!

Although I have to say I am really starting to run out of room for all my fabric and projects...I am being overtaken!!!  I cannot wait for my studio!!!  I am still not sure which I am more excited for...my studio or the kitchen?!?!?!?!?!?