Fun stuff

I love to take a "break" after finishing a big project by making something small, quick and fun. In 2 short hours I finished this cozy scarf in a soft plaid flannel. Thanks Dani for the inspiration! The tutorial was easy to follow and offers several styles of wear! My favorite part was getting to use some of my grandmother's old coat buttons - a special touch only handmade can offer.

My husband "nose" how to make a joke out of anything!

This summer I canned tons of fruit for yummies and Christmas gifts. I wanted to gift something pretty with them for my girlfriends. After some debate I settled on an apron - functional, pretty, not something you typically buy for yourself (and fairly simple to make!). But here's the thing - I'm not so into fru-fru ruffles or rick rack. I prefer something more simple with clean lines.

I found this pattern while traveling in Myrtle Beach, SC this summer (short camping vacay with the family - way fun but sandy). Then I found these fabrics at The Crooked Stitch in a perfect jelly roll for a Christmas apron.

I'm having so much fun with this. It's easier than it looks - of course, that may be because I'm skipping the scallop on the first try! I'm gonna attempt writing a tute for this...please be patient, we'll work through it together.

Thanks for sewing along!