I Sewed an Apron...all by myself...but with help from many.

I made this apron.

You may want to put on some sunglasses and earmuffs

because the apron is really pretty

BRIGHT and LOUD!

(And not the most flattering.)

But I like 'er.

I must give credit where credit is due:

Aunt Beth bestowed upon me an

awesome sewing machine

(which I had no idea how to even thread),

Michael presented to me a Sewing class

(so that I could learn which way was up and not injure myself),

the thrift store so wonderfully had a half off sale

and I purchased a strange and bold large scarf/small sheet for 25 cents,

and my friend, and fellow Sewer Seamstress (that's with a capital "S") 

Patti, loaned me the apron pattern.

Voila!

Now, when I am fooling around in the kitchen making Apple Crisp (as pictured above) or whatnot,

I won't get the apple or crisp all over myself.

Next sewing project? Maybe some pajama bottoms for Noah and Michael?

Any suggestions? Tips?

Thrift Store Loss and Gains

I was in the thrift store on Friday, just poking around for a few minutes, when I spotted a fantastic sweater. It fit perfectly, was my signature color-BLACK, and in great condition.
The only problem was that it was priced $6.99. $6.99? That's pretty cheap, yes. But I'm not really in need of another sweater. How could I justify buying it? Why consume everything that I 'want'? That's when I happened to notice a flyer on the door that said the thrift store was having a Superbowl party on Sat. and Sun., in which everything in the store would be 44% off! Oh my, can you imagine? Sales at a thrift store! I think I heard choirs of angels singing. 
So I hung my near perfect sweater back on the rack with plans to return and claim my treasure the next day.
I told myself that if I let the sweater go and it's still there...it's meant to be, and that I must purchase it.
I finally got around to returning to the store Sun., 15 minutes before the store closed.
Of course, you know how this story ends. I wouldn't be lucky enough for the perfect sweater to STILL be there! I snoozed, I loozed. : (  It wasn't meant to be. I hope that the new owner of that sweater appreciates her beauty and perfect-ness. Sigh. I'm over it already. Really.
On a happier note, I managed to snag:  three colorful sheets (which will be used as fabric for some sewing projects...an apron, pajama bottoms), a small mirrored hat or scarf hanger, a cute pair of shoes for Noah, a lovely yellow and blue Sake bottle- or vase, and a reusable bag with Longfellow quotes.
The grand total spent: $3.34.

The mirror/scarf-hat-coat hanger needs to be cleaned up a bit. And I may paint it.

The multi-colored sheet/fabric says "I love you, I love your body." I think I'll make it into a fancy apron.