My hope is that once my sister has been able to pack her remaining things in the front bedroom, I'll be able to convert it into my craft space and a guestroom. Currently, I'm resisting the urge to help her.
The new apron is made following the information that you can find on Suzanne's blog. This one's been modified quite a bit: longer ties, reversible, no bias tape trim. I left off the bias trim as it seemed too bulky with the flannel shirt that I used. John has given me a stack of his old shirts and there are a number of flannel ones so I became curious how an apron made from flannel would turn out. Having never used it, I really can't tell. Perhaps it'd be a great winter apron. (And, Miss Mari-Nanci, I have taken your concern under advisement and am working on a half apron, too.)
Also made another needlebook, which was so much fun to make! There are tutorials all over Blogdom and the variety is incredible. This needlebook is a gift for someone very special.
Some woodland creature has mowed my flowers down...the lilies, the zinnias, the asters...good grief! It makes me feel absolutely murderous. I cut the remainder of the zinnias and placed them in my new vase from Judy. This way, I'll be able to enjoy them for a week or so and share them with you, too.
Have a wonderful Monday, Everyone!
I think a flannel apron will feel warm and cozy this winter. And one made from your husband's shirt...well, I can imagine that you'll be going around hugging yourself while you're wearing it. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the needlebook! Every time I see one in a craftbook, magazine, or blog, I think I need to make one...I just never get around to it. Did you ever make, or have your friend make the egg cup covers?
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Hi sweet Vee ~ I so love the John Denver song in your schmoopy list so I go to turn it on and there's the most precious photo of your John ~ I'm loving that you and he are in love.
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful seeing you create things!!! The pin keep is beautiful. Aprons are such wonderful things, and even better when you repurpose fabric. A new Mary Jane's Farm mag just came out and I found it at Barnes & Noble yesterday ~ I think you would enjoy it!! Have a wonderful week and hug that sweet John for me ~ xxoo, Dawn
You are so talented and I love the flowers.
ReplyDeleteVee - That's funny, I was just looking at flannel shirts the other day. I've been tempted to do the reversible one also, cutting out all that bias work. Some aprons just look cuter with the bias. Now I'm off to find that needlebook tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping that you achieve that bedroom pack-up soon because having a space dedicated to sewing/crafting is so wonderful. It is difficult to keep it somewhat civilized looking though.
Love the needlebook!
- Suzanne
Hi Vee, I'm glad that you were spared the worst of those storms the end of last week though I'm sorry something has ravaged your flowers!
ReplyDeleteJust yesterday my mom gave me a needlebook that belonged to my grandmother, complete with her name label sewn into it. It looks like an easy one to make and I plan to give it a try once the "big day" is over.
I'm posting again as time permits. Enjoy the time with your grandmother. I'm certain she will enjoy the time with you! ~Kathy
Ah, more fun with sewing with Vee! I love seeing the things you create! : )
ReplyDeleteThe floweres in the picture are lovely. Hope your Monday is wonderful!
Jan
You are making some beautiful things, Vee! You never fail to amaze me by your talents! How much fun it will be to have a craft space to enjoy someday!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a lovely week, thank you for your email and for being such a sweet friend and encourager...
{hugs} & blessings,
melissa
So what exactly is a needlebook? Looks lovely...but is it for storage? I quite like my pincushion-compliments-of-Vee...and I've been using it for needles also...but maybe I need a 'book' for my needles.
ReplyDeleteYour sewing machine has been busy...mine is collecting dust.
Lovely floral arrangement!
I used all Geoff's shirts to make the memory quilts for the kids. The flannel is a delight to work with there.
ReplyDeletePlease pop over and see what I have just posted!
I dunno..... think I would be helping somebody pack right now if it meant a crafting space!! now where did I put those boxes and packing tape..?
ReplyDeleteI have been checking the closets...and you-know-who's shirts...to see if one looks like it should be an apron... hahahah. maybe I won't do it right away...but, I am going to try Suzanne's apron .. thanks for steering us to her tutorial. I copied it and took it home to save for the day I need it...in cases I forget which blog it is on... getting old ya know.... forgetful... ...
oooh a flannel apron sounds so cozy and maybe handy to wipe a small mouth holding on to ones knees. . I'll consider sewing one up.
ReplyDeleteVee - you were right about the poem. I checked it out and have made an edit on my blog. Thanks for letting me know. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou know Vee, it's not just the talent for reading directions and assembling and sewing, it's the love of the work! You apparently love it...a lot!
ReplyDeletehugs
Sandi
ps
hope you picked up your award at my place!
I received your apron blog anniversary prize today, Vee! Thanks so much! It looks wonderful and fits so well you would think you had my measurements --- I love it and I'll get lots of use out if it!
ReplyDeleteIt will be so nice to have a craft room -- I think I'd be helping sister pack up with that incentive in mind ;-)
Your needle book is cute! My daughter received one of those as a gift once and we marveled over the way it was made.
Sorry to hear about your flowers! I once had a squirrel wreak havoc with my fig tree one summer --he took a bite out of so many figs on the tree! My husband was so upset as he looks forward to those figs every year.
Thanks again for the wonderful apron! X0X0 Pat
Pat! You've already received it? That's one point for the USPS! Yay!
ReplyDeleteSandi, oh no, what have you done???? ;>
I am so excited about the aprons, every year my family gathers to bake Christmas cookies, my sister Kelli and I always buy new aprons for each family member and have the year embroidered on them. How wonderful if I can make enough, my Mother may have to help me :). Thank you for sharing Vee :). I love the needlebook, I may have to get my sewing machine out soon!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful evening!
Kathi :)
Hi Vee, I thought you might want to visit Kari & Kijsa's brother's blog. He tells more about their father... that's how I knew... because they haven't blogged since he fell ill.
ReplyDeleteHere's the address:
http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/
Love the apron & thanks for the prayers!
Christi
Alice, you make me grin. :D
ReplyDeleteTeresa, yes, my friend made the Santa caps that you saw pictured. She made six. I bought four egg cups. OOps!
Thanks for the mention of the magazine, Dawn. I haven't heard of that one so will check it out. Glad that you like that John Denver song as much as I do. It's perfect!
Happyone, my flowers were being mowed down today by some hideous bug. Good thing that I was looking out the window when I was because I noticed the lacy leaves right away and put and end to it. I hope. For those who've wondered — yes, the window box is mine.
Suzanne, I have got to have a space...I am getting too addicted to sewing. Would you believe that I just deconstructed one of my own shirts and am putting bias tape on it? I'm going crazy with the bias tape!
Kathy, how special to have a needlebook created by your grandmother! Maybe I should be adding my name to my "creations."
Hiya, Jan! When are you getting your sewing machine out?
Melissa, you're a sweetheart! I'm so looking forward to what you're doing this week.
Judy, a needle book or pin keep is one and the same. Just a place to keep the extra pins and needles safely. I use my cushion for mostly pins and the book for mostly needles.
Linds, I hope lots of people followed me to see what you had to say...hearty congrats again!
Vee, hope that you find a few shirts that hubby no longer wears nor wants.
Lovella, yes, that's a good idea. It certainly does have some extra oomph to it.
Kathi, I think a day of sewing with your mom and sisters would be great. You could have your own apron exchange!
Pat, I'm so glad that the apron arrived so quickly and that you like it.
Christi, after reading your post, I went back and followed the links. Such sad news...
I know that I've messed up the order and left Sandi out. Hiya, Sandi!
Your needlebook is just lovely! I made one recently - my first ever (posted pictures on my blog, too). I started using it before it was even finished. It comes in so handy. Now I have more design ideas in my head. I just bought my first pair of pinking shears last week, just so I can cut out flannel pages for a new needlebook.
ReplyDeleteI love the flannel apron idea! Why not flannel? I hope to try it myself if I can get one of my husband's shirts. He usually wears them right out, though.
The needlework is very very pretty, so are your flowers!
ReplyDeleteI am getting back in the swing of things, back on the mend...I hope you are still in a state of marital bliss..LOL.
Hugs,
Robin
What a nifty idea! I think a flannel apron is a great winter item. Who would have thought about flannel sheets years ago, but aren't they wonderful? I love the needlebook. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteyou did a gorgeous job on the pin keep! very vintage looking ~ a look i love! did u say it is a pattern on blogland? i have patterns, but could always use more?! same with fabric. i love using flannel, what a wonderful thing for aprons! great job ~ all so sweet & lovely m'dear. have a beautiful week ~ hugs & blessings, vikki ♥
ReplyDeleteI will check out the apron links..and oh my goodness is that needle book..too sweet...as a stitcher that is to be appreciated for sure...
ReplyDelete~~deby