Craft Apron

I finally decided to use some of my small stash of designer fabrics I ordered from Etsy. Since I received my copy of "A is for Apron" by Nathalie Mornu I have been dying to make a craft apron. I used my favorite Pink Peonies from the Heather Bailey Pop Garden range. Just LOVE this fabric!

I could not find bias binding that was the right colour so I decided to try making my own. This was great fun and worked out great. I made three large pockets for the items that seem to get "lost" when you are sewing...I wear it every time I craft and love it!

Cow Applique Apron & Potholder set

I recently posted http://pinktulipza.blogspot.com/2008/11/current-sewing-projects.html about the Apron and potholder set I was making for my sister, Linda. She loves cows and I made an attempt at applique' on the apron bib and the potholder. I finally finished the apron and potholder and I must say I am rather pleased with the result! Here I am modelling the apron. (Sorry, not ironed!)

Here is a close-up pic of the apron bib with adjustable neckband and my attempt at applique'.

And a close-up of the potholder, once again with a cow applique'.

And a picture of the two completed items that shows the pleats off better...

I have another two aprons to sew this weekend- one for me from my brand new book "A is for Apron" and another for my swap partner in the Sassyapronswap.