“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”~Leonardo Da Vinci I have so many apron patterns. Aprons were such a daily staple in homes in the past it’s not surprising that the pattern companies produced so many options. Aprons, that would protect the wearers clothing beneath them, were as stylish as clothing itself! This apron from 1948 would…
The Past Repeating Itself
“In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future.”~Alex Haley My cousin Melanie had an important event coming up. Her son Jake had joined the Army and would be graduating from boot camp in May. We both knew I had the perfect fabric for her event, and Melanie…
A Long Time Ago, In Cloud City…..
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away……. Mia got tickets to an event at Disneyland, Star Wars night! Being a huge fan she wanted to dress up for the occasion. Usually, Disneyland does not allow guests to dress up as characters. However, this rule doesn’t apply to Star Wars night. She didn’t…
Kira’s Mystery Bag
“I paint my own reality.”~Frida Kahlo Kira has been away at college, and in her down time she looked through my pattern collection. I have all of my patterns on an app, and can share access to them with anyone who wants to look at them. She saw this bag pattern, and asked if I…
Handy Dandy Apron
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”~William Morris I always say that some projects take longer than others. I’ve been in the middle of a big project, that has multiple pieces. This project is for Mia, you will see it in an upcoming blog…
Homespun Apron
“If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well. If it is worth having, it is worth waiting for. If it is worth attaining, it is worth fighting for. If it is worth experiencing, it is worth putting aside time for.” ~ Oscar Wilde I really liked the look of this apron. It…
Reusable Bag
“The best time to support small businesses is always today.”~Gisele Barreto Fetterman My cousins Russell and Marisa started a little at-home business called Pantry Portal. They make delicious freeze dried goodies! I’m so excited for them to be trying something new. Marisa asked if I could make a few reusable bags for them. Of course…