After 50+ years, it suddenly dawns on me: I love stories. Reading stories. Listening to stories. And telling stories. So obvious, yet (oddly enough) I’ve never put that sentiment into words. Our stories bind us together. Whether it’s the story of a personal journey, shared family stories, or stories that tie us to our larger… Continue reading every fabric tells a story …
Category: apron
merry (retro) christmas!
So much of the commercially available holiday fabric is cute. Too cute. And too much the same. However, sometimes I find some special yardage. And this is one of them! I’ve had it for a while but not wanted to cut into it … but finally I did to make these fun holiday drink coasters.… Continue reading merry (retro) christmas!
maybe this year!?
Major league baseball spring training has officially begun! It’s that time of year when hope springs anew … So dust off your bats and gloves, pack a picnic, tie a new bib on baby, and head out to the ballpark! Okay, our weather isn’t quite there yet … but it’s nice to dream. … Continue reading maybe this year!?
cuddle me, feed me, love me …
It’s a girl! So I made a baby quilt for cuddling and play, a little bib for little feedings, and a toddler bib for those “do it myself” years. All in bouquet of modern pinks to welcome the first girl in a pack of boys. Mama is a biking enthusiast so I found a sweet… Continue reading cuddle me, feed me, love me …
blue sky and apple pie
Apple pie. Perfect for breakfast, or anytime. Though maybe not 25 at once! Sunday was the annual Volante Farms Apple Pie contest. And, as last year’s winner, I had the fun of being a guest judge. It turns out that this judging stuff is not as easy as it looks. But it was fun to… Continue reading blue sky and apple pie
for Betty and Joan …
… who wouldn’t entertain without a proper hostess apron. Mad Men is back and I just had to celebrate with something appropriately festive. Some red organza and taffeta seemed to fit the mood. A whiskey sour and some Chex mix and I was ready for the premiere! For pre-game entertainment, I also had a fresh… Continue reading for Betty and Joan …
happy holidays!
Last minute shopping in the Boston area? Just need a little something for the holidays? Check out the holiday gallery for holiday specific aprons, bibs, and bags. Stay tuned as the year goes by for new treats for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, 4th of July, and more! Email me for holiday… Continue reading happy holidays!
aprons for babies
Okay, we’re talking bibs. But really, what are bibs but tiny aprons? On infants they are just so cute. And on slightly bigger babies, they are nothing less than a laundry life-saver. There are very few rules in making baby aprons. Fabric-piecing. Applique. Ric rac (yay!). Upcycled t-shirts. Cotton. Oilcloth. Terry cloth. Just make it… Continue reading aprons for babies
bias tape:
it seemed so simple at the time …
Launching into making vintage-styled aprons brought an unanticipated sewing challenge … bias tape. Yards and yards of bias tape. It sounded so simple, so direct. “Bind raw edges with double fold bias tape.” Right … The first challenge? Buying the bias tape. Easy, just go to the fabric store. Look at all those colors! Well,… Continue reading bias tape:
it seemed so simple at the time …
aprons: frivolous and functional
Aprons are one of my first sewing memories. Every spring, my grandmother (Ethel) would send a box of handmade aprons for our elementary school fair. I remember watching my mother (Dora) unpack that box, pulling out hundreds (or so it seemed to me) of fanciful aprons. Gingham checks and calicos. Rick rack and appliques. The… Continue reading aprons: frivolous and functional