9) Frilly Layers

These girly aprons were so much fun to make!! very cutesie-pie...I loved the layered one...and the Strawberry Shortcake is fun too!

8) Strawberry Shortcake

How "SWEET" is this? so cute, and so girly!!!!

7) Old Fashioned

okay, okay...I got a bit carried away and made 3 this week. I think that is why I like making aprons...they don't take forever! But this one has the cutest fabric...these little old-school girls all dressed up are so cute!

6) Double- Layer

This was a neat double-layered pattern. I like the deep pockets in the top layer...

5) cute cupcakes!

I really think this one is adorable...cute pattern. however, nobody would model it!! I admit...it is a bit...er...girly...but so cute! Fully lined top...and the waistband is fun!

4) 7-UP

This 7-UP one was so much fun to make! I will definately use this pattern again...I love the green contrast...they are actually pockets!

3) retro smock

how's this for straight out of the 60's!

i made a colossal mistake on this one...one that i won't tell, and won't repeat. duh!!!

CREATE

2) ahead of schedule!

This week's apron, was actually started last week. just too anxious i guess! I learned an important lesson about bias tape. it can either be your best friend, or your enemy...i think it's going to be my friend from now on...

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numero uno's week DONE!

the reason...

the reason i'm starting another blog? to keep track. to take pictures and keep track...of what? APRONS.

aprons...but why!!? does this sound ridiculous?

explanation...

1)i love lucy. i love vintage. i love aprons. put these things together, and it creates a desire within me to sew. i am not a great sewer, and most times it frustrates me. sometimes i hate it!

2)anytime during the last 6 months that i didn't feel great about something- i thought about sewing aprons and it cheered me up. why? i believe it is because i have a huge desire to create. creating = happiness for me. and ultimately i want to be happy. all the time!!

3)it is something to do for myself. not for others, but just for ME. it is not to make money, promote my "talents" or anything like that. just a desire to make something and see it come to be!

SOOO...i am challenging myself to make an apron per week this year! if you read the title it said 'or otherwise'...that is to allow myself an "out". if i dont' have it in me to sew an apron one week, you might see a new bag...or a loaf of bread! as long as i am creating something...i will achieve my goal.

i realize this may seem an odd goal to many. why not run a marathon...hike chief mountain...write a novel...go back to college.

this is just me. this is who i am. i DO have certain challenges that keep me from doing extreme physical goals...at least for right now.

and i love to be at home, doing something productive. so i have something to show for my efforts!

so...stay tuned. hopefully you will see a new photo of a new apron each week!

let the fun begin!!!!!