Category Archives: aprons
Winter – Brrrrrr
It has been several years since we have had a winter as cold and icy as 2009 ended and 2010 is showing off in it’s first week. Single digit temperatures, snow piles everywhere from the heavy snows last week. Perfect … Continue reading
Santa’s Workshop
Deb and I are attending a Christmas charity event with a few of our homemade items today. We will be at the Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 6837 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66203 between the hours of 10:00 and 4:00. If your … Continue reading
Grandma’s Apron
I love aprons, they remind of my childhood. They automatically conjure up memories of a kitchen filled with the aroma of bread baking or canning season and me and my Mother filling the jars. I have sold almost every apron … Continue reading
Holiday Apron Tutorial
I was invited to participate at Fave Crafts in their presentation of sewing tutorials for the holiday. I took an apron already in my supply of inventory and here is the result. Click on the link to view: http://www.favecrafts.com/Holiday-Sewing/Holiday-Apron-Tutorial
Share in our Celebration
Yesterday we had our 100th sale when an apron in our Creative Chics store was sold to a gentleman in Spain!!! We opened our store July 24th and in 84 days hit the 100th sale online mark!! We think that … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season
A few years ago I was a critic of the holiday season starting in July. However, now that the “Chics” have to plan for things in advance, Cyber Monday is only 21 days away, it never seems we can get … Continue reading
Laugh or Cry, It’s Our Choice
My first experience with sewing was when I entered High School at the young age of thirteen. My Home Education teacher, Josephine Murphy was a wonderful teacher who taught me with a true love for her craft. Her influence helped … Continue reading
Join Us at the Art Festival
Hey everyone! Well it is finally here, our first art festival selling our own stuff. We are nervous, excited, and working down to the very last minute to get everything done for Saturday morning. Please cross your fingers and pray … Continue reading
Creating Traditions in the Kitchen
My little granddaughter, Aria, LOVES to help me in the kitchen when she comes to visit. As soon as she sees me start to prepare the food, she says “can I help?” and before I have time to answer, she … Continue reading
Flat Felled Seams – Tutorial
Flat felled seams can be found on almost all jeans. Tough and durable, flat felled seams provide three stitch lines, two of which secure multiple layers of fabric. Vintage apron patterns recommend flat fell seams because they prevent fraying of … Continue reading