I finished my first original apron. I sketched out the pattern Sunday night. Last night I cut it out and sewed it up. I'm calling it The Brenna Apron. It is a reversible child's apron with a pocket. I know, I know. It's against all blogging laws to post something of this nature without a photo, but a friend has my camera ... no joke.
I'm excited that there is a fabulous coating of sleet and snow here so it will give me more time to design and sew. I have two more patterns sketched out and I'm anxious to get busy.
Until then ...
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
My Apron Swap Journey
I received my apron swap assignment last week. I couldn't wait to get started. I knew exactly what I wanted to do as soon as I read it. That's about all I can tell you for now because it's a top secret mission. I will give you a sneak peek. These are the components.
The swap has been fabulous. It's like an apron heaven! Today I found a new favorite. It is a Route 66 themed apron. Click here to drool. Now envision this hanging on the baker's rack in my Coca-Cola kitchen. Perfect isn't it. Now swear to me that you won't buy it, 'cause if it survives the swap giveaway. It's mine baby! Otherwise, feel free to peruse the "My Mom Would Be Proud" Etsy shop and find the perfect apron for yourself.
The swap has been fabulous. It's like an apron heaven! Today I found a new favorite. It is a Route 66 themed apron. Click here to drool. Now envision this hanging on the baker's rack in my Coca-Cola kitchen. Perfect isn't it. Now swear to me that you won't buy it, 'cause if it survives the swap giveaway. It's mine baby! Otherwise, feel free to peruse the "My Mom Would Be Proud" Etsy shop and find the perfect apron for yourself.
Logic of A 5 Year Old
On Monday we were cruising down Cherry St when a random conversation starts.
"Mom, can cats swim?"
"Yes, I'm sure cats can swim, but cats really don't like water."
--LONG PAUSE--
"Well, we should put the cats in a swimming pool full of milk."
My brain slams on it's brakes. What? Milk? Oh, right 'cats like milk' so surely they would swim in that. It makes sense, doesn't it? I love the innocence and simplicity of children, don't you?
"Mom, can cats swim?"
"Yes, I'm sure cats can swim, but cats really don't like water."
--LONG PAUSE--
"Well, we should put the cats in a swimming pool full of milk."
My brain slams on it's brakes. What? Milk? Oh, right 'cats like milk' so surely they would swim in that. It makes sense, doesn't it? I love the innocence and simplicity of children, don't you?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
My Favorite Things
Monday was my first day back after a 3-week vacation. It's been tough getting myself and the fam back into a routine. A lot more difficult than normal.
I think it is because I enjoyed my time off so much. There was the usual holiday hub-blub, but what I enjoyed most was my sewing. I made three pillows and two aprons!
This is one of the pillows I made. It's the tooth fairy version. Pattern available here.
I don't have as much time now that I'm back to work, but I am determined to schedule regular dates with my sewing machine. I'm currently working on a set of 'live, laugh, love' pillows for my living room. After that I'll be making an apron for a swap. This is my first swap and I totally excited! It's a valentine's swap and you can find more about it here.
Wish me luck and I'll keep you all posted on the details of my progress!
I think it is because I enjoyed my time off so much. There was the usual holiday hub-blub, but what I enjoyed most was my sewing. I made three pillows and two aprons!
This is one of the pillows I made. It's the tooth fairy version. Pattern available here.
I don't have as much time now that I'm back to work, but I am determined to schedule regular dates with my sewing machine. I'm currently working on a set of 'live, laugh, love' pillows for my living room. After that I'll be making an apron for a swap. This is my first swap and I totally excited! It's a valentine's swap and you can find more about it here.
Wish me luck and I'll keep you all posted on the details of my progress!
Monday, November 24, 2008
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
Kids get excited about birthdays and Christmas. Kids don't get excited about Thanksgiving.
Well, this year we are going against the grain. A-Man has been studying the first Thanksgiving in his kindergarten class and boy has he taken to it. Last week we started hearing all about the Pilgrims and the Native American Indians.
Thursday night he came home with a very well drawn (colored markers on white paper) picture of a teepee. He presented it to me as directions for building a teepee and said that we would need to have Thanksgiving in a teepee like the Indians did.
Okay.
Now, you must realize that A-Man comes by his determination honestly ... His Dad and I are both a smidge on the stubborn side. I immediately realized that a simple dismissing of his Thanksgiving plans would not be tolerated. Thankfully, I had fate on my side.
It just so happens my Dad has been involved in a ministry for decades that allowed (for lack of a better term) he and my Mom to construct an 18-foot tall semi-authentic teepee several years ago. A-Man has never seen this teepee since it only comes out for specific events. I was in a position where I would be forced to return a little pay to my parents for the spoiling they have done of my child. The conversation went something like this:
ME: A-Man, Nanna and Grandpa have a teepee just like the Native American Indians lived in. You should call Grandpa and ask him to set up the teepee for Thanksgiving.
A-Man: Okay.
Phone Ringing
Nanna: Hello.
A-Man: Grandpa?
Nanna: No Alex, this is Nanna.
A-Man: Nanna, I need to talk to Grandpa.
Grandpa gets on the phone and Alex proceeds to have a mostly one sided conversation with him that lasted about 20 minutes. Here are some excerpts.
"Grandpa I need to to set up your teepee for Thanksgiving. We're going to have Thanksgiving just like the Indians. You, know Grandpa, the Indians were in this place and the Pilgrims came to the place. The Pilgrims came to the place in a big ship. The ship was called the Mayflower, did you get that Grandpa? The ... May ... Flower. So they had turkey for Thanksgiving in the Indian's teepee, just like were going to do Grandpa. I made some instructions for you. Grandpa, you're going to need 2, maybe 4 ... no, probably 7 sticks and a GIANT piece of paper to build this teepee. We will all dress up like Indians, everybody in my family. All the girls in my family will dress up like Indian girls and all the boys in my family will dress up like Indian boys."
I was in the kitchen cooking dinner while A-Man was having this phone conversation in the living room. He is notorious for hanging up the phone when is is finished talking, no if, ands, buts or goodbyes about it. So when I heard a short silence I assumed he had pushed the red "End Call" button.
Me: A-Man, are you still talking to Grandpa?
A-Man: (with loud frustrated voice) MOMMY, I AM ON THE PHONE!
(yeah, don't know where he ever would have heard that!)
Me: Sorry, just checking.
A-Man: Sorry, Grandpa, I wasn't talking to you, I was talking to your ... your KID. I call her your kid Grandpa, because, well, you are her Daddy.
At this point I am rolling in the floor, about to pee my pants from laughing so hard. It was an absolute riot!
So this Thursday Grandpa is suppose to set up the teepee and we'll be spending part of Thanksgiving in it.
Wednesday will be spent making corn, chocolate cream pie, green bean casserole and headbands (some with yarn braids for the girls) so everyone can dress like an Indian.
Our fun has only continued since the directions for the teepee were drawn out by A-Man. He came home Friday with a recipe for pumpkin pie. They had made it in his class that day.
A-Man's Pumpkin Pie
Mix some pumpkin sauce and some yellow vanilla cream. Put a vanilla wafer on the bottom and a vanilla wafer on the top. One top of all that put some Whooped Topping.
(written in his exact words)
Yesterday we took A-Man to a Pow Wow that just happened to be held at one of the local university campuses. So he got to see real Native American Indians. So the last few days and the days to come have been and will be a great adventure. I would be lying if I told you we weren't enjoying every minute of it. A-Man has brought a heartfelt excitement to Thanksgiving this year. From our family to yours, may you have a Thanksgiving full of blessings!
Well, this year we are going against the grain. A-Man has been studying the first Thanksgiving in his kindergarten class and boy has he taken to it. Last week we started hearing all about the Pilgrims and the Native American Indians.
Thursday night he came home with a very well drawn (colored markers on white paper) picture of a teepee. He presented it to me as directions for building a teepee and said that we would need to have Thanksgiving in a teepee like the Indians did.
Okay.
Now, you must realize that A-Man comes by his determination honestly ... His Dad and I are both a smidge on the stubborn side. I immediately realized that a simple dismissing of his Thanksgiving plans would not be tolerated. Thankfully, I had fate on my side.
It just so happens my Dad has been involved in a ministry for decades that allowed (for lack of a better term) he and my Mom to construct an 18-foot tall semi-authentic teepee several years ago. A-Man has never seen this teepee since it only comes out for specific events. I was in a position where I would be forced to return a little pay to my parents for the spoiling they have done of my child. The conversation went something like this:
ME: A-Man, Nanna and Grandpa have a teepee just like the Native American Indians lived in. You should call Grandpa and ask him to set up the teepee for Thanksgiving.
A-Man: Okay.
Phone Ringing
Nanna: Hello.
A-Man: Grandpa?
Nanna: No Alex, this is Nanna.
A-Man: Nanna, I need to talk to Grandpa.
Grandpa gets on the phone and Alex proceeds to have a mostly one sided conversation with him that lasted about 20 minutes. Here are some excerpts.
"Grandpa I need to to set up your teepee for Thanksgiving. We're going to have Thanksgiving just like the Indians. You, know Grandpa, the Indians were in this place and the Pilgrims came to the place. The Pilgrims came to the place in a big ship. The ship was called the Mayflower, did you get that Grandpa? The ... May ... Flower. So they had turkey for Thanksgiving in the Indian's teepee, just like were going to do Grandpa. I made some instructions for you. Grandpa, you're going to need 2, maybe 4 ... no, probably 7 sticks and a GIANT piece of paper to build this teepee. We will all dress up like Indians, everybody in my family. All the girls in my family will dress up like Indian girls and all the boys in my family will dress up like Indian boys."
I was in the kitchen cooking dinner while A-Man was having this phone conversation in the living room. He is notorious for hanging up the phone when is is finished talking, no if, ands, buts or goodbyes about it. So when I heard a short silence I assumed he had pushed the red "End Call" button.
Me: A-Man, are you still talking to Grandpa?
A-Man: (with loud frustrated voice) MOMMY, I AM ON THE PHONE!
(yeah, don't know where he ever would have heard that!)
Me: Sorry, just checking.
A-Man: Sorry, Grandpa, I wasn't talking to you, I was talking to your ... your KID. I call her your kid Grandpa, because, well, you are her Daddy.
At this point I am rolling in the floor, about to pee my pants from laughing so hard. It was an absolute riot!
So this Thursday Grandpa is suppose to set up the teepee and we'll be spending part of Thanksgiving in it.
Wednesday will be spent making corn, chocolate cream pie, green bean casserole and headbands (some with yarn braids for the girls) so everyone can dress like an Indian.
Our fun has only continued since the directions for the teepee were drawn out by A-Man. He came home Friday with a recipe for pumpkin pie. They had made it in his class that day.
A-Man's Pumpkin Pie
Mix some pumpkin sauce and some yellow vanilla cream. Put a vanilla wafer on the bottom and a vanilla wafer on the top. One top of all that put some Whooped Topping.
(written in his exact words)
Yesterday we took A-Man to a Pow Wow that just happened to be held at one of the local university campuses. So he got to see real Native American Indians. So the last few days and the days to come have been and will be a great adventure. I would be lying if I told you we weren't enjoying every minute of it. A-Man has brought a heartfelt excitement to Thanksgiving this year. From our family to yours, may you have a Thanksgiving full of blessings!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Living the life of an Apronista!
So I made my list of things I was accomplishing in life. One of them was aprons. After I stopped by my friends quilt shop (she was having a 20% off sale) I ended up with material for three more aprons. I have no idea what I am going to do with these. But I finished the first one last night. Super cute. I can't wait to finish them all!!! I'll post pictures soon.
In all my apron festivities I headed over to The Apronista only to find a fantabulous apron giveaway! Check it out!
In all my apron festivities I headed over to The Apronista only to find a fantabulous apron giveaway! Check it out!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
My Projects
Now that I'm feeling more on top of things lately, I've found lots of things to do. Here is a peek at my list:
1. Reading. I just finished Distant Bells by Diane Noble and I have reserved her book The Butterfly Farm at the library just waiting for them to call and let me know it's ready.
2. Baking. I have a new hot roll/sweet roll recipe I want to try out. Plus, I owe the kids at work Tres Leches and Natchez cookies. I'm also wanting to make a pumpkin cheesecake.
3. Aprons. I bought the stuff to make two aprons and I can't wait to get started.
4. Working out. I've had a craving to work out. I'm thinking about getting some work out DVD's (they still make stuff like that, right?). We'll have to get a new DVD player, because our old one doesn't seem to be compatible with our new t.v.
We'll see how things progress.
1. Reading. I just finished Distant Bells by Diane Noble and I have reserved her book The Butterfly Farm at the library just waiting for them to call and let me know it's ready.
2. Baking. I have a new hot roll/sweet roll recipe I want to try out. Plus, I owe the kids at work Tres Leches and Natchez cookies. I'm also wanting to make a pumpkin cheesecake.
3. Aprons. I bought the stuff to make two aprons and I can't wait to get started.
4. Working out. I've had a craving to work out. I'm thinking about getting some work out DVD's (they still make stuff like that, right?). We'll have to get a new DVD player, because our old one doesn't seem to be compatible with our new t.v.
We'll see how things progress.
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