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Aprons, Aprons Everywhere!

When I was growing up my grandmother always wore an apron and there were always goodies in her pockets. It’s one of my fondest memories as a child, so now that my sister is a grandma I made her an apron. Aprons are great first sewing projects because they are so forgiving. I’m not good at following a bunch of directions and with an apron you can get the basic shape and wing it! All you need is some material, less than half a yard. I like to use contrasting material for the pockets and sash. *Measure from hip to … Continue reading →

A Few Last Minute Easter Ideas

Last minute is right! I usually like to prepare as much in advance as possible for holidays and special occasions, but things have been somewhat … interesting … lately, so I’m running out of “advance.” If you’re like me and have been a bit overwhelmed lately to plan for Easter the way you’d like to have done, or if you simply need a few more ideas, hopefully these will be helpful. A great way to add a quick and simple, yet beautiful decoration is to pick up some fresh flowers. You don’t have to fuss with creating a centerpiece; all … Continue reading →

Tie on an Apron and Become a Frugal Fashionista

A friend of mine recently moved into a new home and I was looking for a unique housewarming gift for her. As I was surfing the internet, I noticed that aprons are becoming popular again. Whenever someone mentioned the word apron in the past, I would cringe. “Are you kidding me?” “I would never be caught in an apron”. It brought up visions June Cleaver or stereotypical “barefoot and pregnant” housewife. As I continued my search I was fascinated by the beautiful “hostess aprons” that were available. There were ones with cherries prints, some were made with vintage fabrics and … Continue reading →