I've spent my day at the sewing machine.
I wish that I had a pretty dress-form to show off my aprons,
but since I don't the clothes line will have to do :)
I love this pretty turquoise fabric.
and the embroidered "Paris & Heart".
The Polka Dot Closet
for her tutorial on flower making.
http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-make-fabric-flower.html
like I said, I spent my entire day sewing.
It was so much fun :)
Thank you Carol.
her blog is amazing and her tutorials
are fabulous.
It is the design of the month July 2013
at http://www.ibroidery.com/
I went to
http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewing/ to find this design.
http://bigdreamsembroidery.blogspot.com/2011/09/poppy-flower-machine-embroidery.html
Applique on the machine is a little tricky,
but I think it turned out amazing.
I am having so much fun learning my machine.
I made all four of these on white fabric.
I don't know what I'll use them for, but maybe someday
I'll turn all my beginner samples into a small quilt :)
I'm not a quilter, but I'm game to try any new craft.
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I hope you enjoyed your visit
&
I hope I inspired you to try something new,
or to rekindle your love of sewing.
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Stay Happy!
Your blogging sister,
Connie :)
These aprons are so cute! I love to see them hanging on the line.
ReplyDeleteI bought some vintage aprons a while back and hung them on the rusty fence with a barn in the background...it's in my header on my blog...I like the way it looked. :)
I'll have to check Carols tutorial for flowers.
I've been having some sewing time lately too. It is fun!
Pat
Hi Pat, thanks so much for stopping by. I've seen your aprons on the fence. That is a very cute way to show them off. It just shows how creative you are, great idea and the barn in the background is the perfect touch :)
DeleteI know that you'll fall in love with Carol's blog. She has an amazing talent and she loves to share, her tutorials are wonderful. Have fun!
These aprons are so pretty that they really need to be dresses so you can go out and show them off!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginny, You're a sweetie pie :)
DeleteYou did a wonderful job! I love your aprons and your designs. That trim on the first apron is terrific. I used to do a LOT of applique work. Try using Wonder Under I think that's what it's called....(a two sided bonding material) to adhere your pieces that you are going to applique. You just iron a bit of it between the base fabric and the fabric you are using for the design and then you can easily satin stitch it in place and it doesn't move. All my girl's outfits used to have something appliqued on their pants bottoms....lol...I was WAY ahead of Victoria's Secret! lol
ReplyDeleteHi Diana, Thanks for the pointers, I'm having so much fun. I love learning new things, especial when they try out so pretty. I'm not bragging, I'm just excited. I've made my share of bloopers in my life. LOL Of course I wouldn't be blogging about them :)
DeleteThose aprons are so sweet. I love aprons, I feel like a 'proper' cook when I have got one on. My two aprons came from my Nan and are still going strong. Have a great weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Fran, I'll just bet that you are a proper cook. I can imagine that you are looking forward to your new kitchen on the barge. :)
DeleteI came looking for you tonight because we just got home from a great concert and for some reason the photo of you on your blog with you holding a guitar came to mind as we were sitting listening to "I See Hawks In LA". This is our second time seeing them. It is a small venue in town with great music every Friday night.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your aprons. I think I need to make some.
How sweet that you were thinking of me. There is a bluegrass festival going on this weekend that some of my friends are playing in. They invited me, but I've been having some health problems and I'm afraid I might let them down. So, this evening Steve and I are going down there to visit and listen to the music. I'm feeling much better than I did a month ago, but I'm still not myself yet. We are playing at the County Fair in three weeks, so I hope that I'll be back in the game by then. I'm delighted that you like my aprons, I had the best time . . . just sewing my day away :)
DeleteLovely aprons....will you be selling them on etsy??? Makes me want to pull out my sewing machine :) and start sewing again.
ReplyDeleteHi Louise, I'm still thinking about opening an etsy shop. I think aprons would be a great item for etsy . . . easy to pack and mail, because nothing breaks :)
DeleteThose are really nice. I see you went ahead and dove into the downloading. I haven't tried the applique yet but I've seen so many cute designs for that.
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, there are so many cute designs for applique . . . I just had to try it. Downloading was like so many things . . . the fear of trying it out weighed the reality :) I can't remember, but I think you said that your machine was a Brother's too. Mine will only store twelve downloads, so I'm interested in finding out what to do after that. It also downloads to a removable file, so I haven't figured out how to save them in my computer. Maybe that's what the cards are for . . . it's all Greek to me. Once I get twelve saved I'll have to figure this out or delete some in order to add another ?!*#??+^/? confusion, LOL
DeleteYour aprons are super sweet...are they re-purposed from lovely dresses....so clever. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Bron, yes they are :) I'm happy you like them.
DeleteJust beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love aprons.
Woolie Hugs
Thank you so much :)
DeleteHi Connie...Nice job on the aprons! I think displaying them on a line is a great idea. Loved them. Susan
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, thank you so much :)
DeleteYour aprons turned out adorable! The embroidery just adds that extra special touch! Nice! Nancy
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, and thank you :)
DeleteYour aprons are all so pretty. And I love the way they look hanging out on the line.
ReplyDeleteThanks, there is a fresh summer feel to clothes on the line :)
Deletelove your aprons & the fabric flower, tfs! I spent the whole day preparing quilt blocks!
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Hi Helen, it sounds like we were both enjoying our day, sewing away :)
DeleteConnie they really are adorable ~ I like you quilt idea too using your little samples ~ I recently made my first apron and after lots of ripping of seams and re-doing this or that, I did finally finish it and it didn't come out to badly! You seem to be just whipping them out with ease! Judi
ReplyDeleteHi Judi, Well, these are not my first. It's like anything else, you get more confident with practice :) I'm coming over to see if you posted your apron :)
DeleteI am in love with your aprons, I have been sewing too, sundresses for my granddaughter. I love the colors. I keep saying I will make aprons for all my girls, but haven't yet. This has helped me think about doing it again. Love, Mary
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, I am delighted to have you stop by. Sounds like we are both having fun on our sewing machines :)
DeleteHi, Connie, thank you for you kind comments on my blog. I hopped on over and am now following you too. You'll love making dolls. Your aprons are wonderful. Enjoy your sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteThank you and also thanks so much for following. I enjoy making new friends :)
DeleteConnie, thank you soooo much for the shout out!!! Your flowers turned out great! Wow, what a great job you did on the aprons, They are way above the ordinary! I don't think my attention span would last as long as you, if I made one apron i would call it a good day!! I have never tried appliqueing on the sewing machine, yours turned out great!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Hi Carol, first of all you are more than welcome. Your blog is so special, that anyone that hasn't visited is missing out. Thank you for the kind and encouraging words . . . I am having a lot of fun and renewing my love for sewing :)
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Thanks so much for following :)
DeleteThanks so much :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! They almost make me want to get in the kitchen and cook something....almost!
ReplyDeleteHi Terri, you put a smile on my face with your comment :)
DeleteHave a great day!
Your aprons are cute! Looks like you're having a lot of fun! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I am :)
DeleteOh Connie your aprons are adorable. And I love how you showed them off on a clothesline. I have to check out these cute free embroidery designs! Thanks for sharing this info.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy, Thanks for visiting and for your sweet comment. You said in your comment that you where going to checkout the embroidery designs. That must mean that you have an embroidery machine. Cool, I love finding other blogging sisters that share this craft :)
DeleteGah-- too cute!! You must let me highlight you as an "Apronista of the Week" over at Apronista.com. Gotta keep the apron love flowing.
ReplyDeleteShawnee
HI Shawnee, I am delighted to meet you and excited that you would want to feature my aprons. Thank you, all I ask is that you add a link to my blog. Wow, you are so sweet :)
DeleteHi Shawnee, I would be delighted to be featured on your blog. Please, all I ask is a link back to my blog. How exciting, thank you :)
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ReplyDeleteHi Connie - these aprons are so gorgeous and I think they look good on the clothes line.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
Hi Patricia, and thank you . . . you're so sweet :)
DeleteHello Connie, first of all, I love your aprons on the clothesline! It's unique and FUN! And the embroidery is too pretty!!!~~~LOVE the flamingo~~~Blessings~~~Roxie
ReplyDeleteHi Roxie, thanks for stopping by. Have a marvelous week :)
DeleteVery, very pretty!! I love the flowers and also the lace down the sides!! I also, got a little embroidery sewing machine that I got, and was happy to see your embroidery file download links, how sweet! Thank you! I had just posted an apron that I made, too :) Come visit if you want :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Susie
Hi Susie, thank you for following. I'm going to add you to my list of embroidery sisters and come over to check out your aprons and visit your blog, Thanks again, I love making new friends.
DeleteWhat fabulous aprons, Connie! If you extended and lengthened the skirt part you could make these into wraparound dresses for daytime wear, they are so pretty. Technology amazes me, but as you demonstrate here, it means nothing if you don't sit down and let the sparks fly.
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie, I always enjoy your visits. Thanks for the kind words :)
DeleteYou are very talented - those aprons are simply beautiful, and that turquoise one is downright sexy!
ReplyDeleteHi Lana, thanks . . . i am delighted that you like them :)
DeleteBellissimi i tuoi grembiulini Connie!!
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Hi Connie! I am following you on Bloglovin. Thank you for visiting me!
ReplyDeleteHi Patti, thank you and have a very special day today :)
DeleteAah apron days how I miss them...a darling post Connie.
ReplyDeleteThank you, you're so sweet . . . you don't have to miss them . . . just, "tie one on", LOL
DeleteYou are one super talented lady, Connie! These aprons are gorgeous. I think they look even prettier flying on a clothesline instead of a dress form. I don't sew at all, so I'll just admire your handiwork. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie, It's delightful to see your pretty face . . . and read your lovely comment. You have put a smile on my face, too :) Thanks for the sweet visit.
DeleteLove your aprons, Connie! If those don't make you want to cook something up, I don't know what will! I would cook just to wear them! Hugs, xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, Your comment left a smile on my day that I know will last all day . . .Thank you :)
DeleteI really like the pink one :)
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy and thanks so much :)
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