Despite the dubious thoughts expressed in that last post, I'm really not singing any swan song yet. Goodness no, I'm having too much fun. Thanks though, for reminding me why I blog. This path has lead to some amazing friendships as well as endless creative inspiration along the way, and I never take any of it for granted. I've been sitting here for nearly an hour reading comments, and am so touched by your heartfelt thoughts; all of which, sent me happily sobbing into my hankie. Oh, how I wish I could offer you all a cupcake and a cup of tea, but since that's not possible, let me just say, thank you for being there, thank you for listening, and thank you for caring!
Just a snippet of sewing to share, to (hopefully) brighten your day. As you do mine. I finished my apron-smock and can't wait to make more. The fabric looks familiar because it was salvaged from the same duvet I used to make the sewing chair slip-cover. Now we're twins! Can't tell where I start and the chair ends. Scary. And if the rain doesn't stop I'll be making a sewing-machine cozy to match! Still have lots of fabric left, especially the polka-dot, so it's a good thing I really like it. Perfect for making garden & kitchen smocks anyway. The style may also look familiar because it's one I blogged about way back here. But what's exciting is that Simplicity
reprinted this pattern again as #2950 under 'Misses Retro Aprons'. I was so happy when I found out (thanks again, Bethany), because the one I had was just one size: very small. Which no longer worked for me. (ahem) Anyway. I got this one online from the website, wasn't able to grab a link, the site has a search-box though. It was interesting that they added the ties, which was how I always made this. You can still seam up the back and leave an opening large enough to slip this over your head if you prefer to wear it as a top though. I definitely need one of these in the polka-dots now. And a hat to match. No. Just kidding. About the hat.
