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Gnomes

It is my turn to share a while on the blog as Deb is going to be traveling.  And dear readers I am not apologetic in saying my world is pretty small because I am having so much fun with … Continue reading

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Dance Recital Aprons

I still pinch myself on occasion to think at my retirement age of life I am having so much fun. Recently I had an inquiry from a lady in Portland, Oregon who teaches children’s dance. She had seen an apron … Continue reading

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Mothers Day Giveaway Winner

The drawing for the $25.00 gift certificate was announced Wednesday and the lucky lady was Sarah Seitz of Bellevue, Washington…. What makes Creative Chics unique is we do not make the same apron over and over but each design is … Continue reading

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Teal and Brown Flirty Apron Mother Daughter Sets – Making Mom’s Happy

One of our favorite things to do is get a request for a custom order and work with the customer to select their fabric and colors and styles that they would like to see. It’s fun to see their ideas … Continue reading

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Seeing Results

Remember this stash of Heather Bailey fabric I showed you? Well here are some of the results although I’m still making more things with it too And these coasters out of the scraps left over. I’m always so happy when … Continue reading

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Birthday Aprons

Reminder:  Leave your comment this week and tell us what is your least favorite chore around your house.  Your comment will enter you in the drawing for this cute embroidered towel. I was blessed recently to have a lady in … Continue reading

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Following Directions – It’s a Difficult Thing To Do

I can fault my husband for not following directions (or specifically not following MY directions), but when I do it myself then I only have myself to be mad at. In my case I’m not talking about driving, but sewing. … Continue reading

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My Girl the Model

The 96″ tie I turned and told you about yesterday….  Today you are in for a treat of treats…  Please hold the applause until the end The apron is finished and I cannot resist showing you pictures, not because the … Continue reading

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Turning a Tie

No, not a man’s tie!  An apron tie… I decided to try some new patterns out the first of the year.  I took a pattern idea out of a book and threw a few of my ideas into it and … Continue reading

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Pattern Tutorial

Remember the book I mentioned I needed to read “A is for Apron” by Nathalie Mornu?  I loved the material in it, not to mention the 17 patterns that were included.  The patterns are on 8″ x 8″  pages and … Continue reading

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