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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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Bragging Rights of Mothers

What do Mother’s love to do most?  Brag about their children.  I am doing that today. Some of you may recall the post I did on folding an Easter Bunny napkin.  Today I am posting a napkin Debbie made. Can’t … 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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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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A Simple Little Dress

While in JoAnn’s I became enamoured with this sewing book (Making Children’s Clothes available on Amazon) on children’s clothing. Now mind you my youngest is 16 and the smallest child I have happening around here is my 5 year old … 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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Gifts of Love Craft Project

Reaching back into my photo archives, I ran across this project that me and my daughter did together. It was a “Love Notes” book project courtesy of Ali Edwards. You can find the project instructions and free downloadables HERE. It … Continue reading

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Carol’s Sweater

If you have ever knitted then surely you can relate to this sweater and my sister, Carol’s, frustration.  I believe as you read her comments below you will no doubt laugh and maybe relate to her disappointment?  Not sure that … 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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