Aprons, Aprons, Everywhere

Today is the day. The Apron Goddesses' Aprons, Aprons, Everywhere event has arrived. Follow this link to their site for a Mr. Linky connection to all the participating apron goddesses. It seems I always find wonderful new blogs during these events, so I really appreciate bloggers who sponsor them.



This is my fancy hostess apron that was inspired by the pink, black and white 1930's reproduction fabric I used on the binding. Thanks to Jim for serving as photographer.



Here's a detail of some of the embroidery and the button nest composed of gems from Mama's button jar.

New Doorknob Art

I've written before about my Doorknob art. One of the things I wanted to complete during this past long weekend was a little gift for a teacher at school. I thought I'd share my process. Our school colors are green, white, and black, so I used green cross stitch canvas with white floss for the school name and pulled the fabrics from my scrap box.



I cut the cross stitch canvas at odd angles because it makes the crazy piecing more interesting. Starting in the upper right, I add fabrics in a clockwise direction.



I trim and then press after each fabric is added to make the piece lay flat and cut down on bulk.



Each succeeding fabric should be long enough to cover the previous one.



This is about halfway through the crazy piecing.



All the fabrics are added and the front just needs to be trimmed. The backing fabric has all three colors.



Here's the finished front.



Our school mascot is the cowboy, so I had to add this cute button of a cowboy hat.




I cut a 12-inch length of ribbon and sew it to the front about half an inch in on each end making a loop.



Then I sew the back to the front (right sides together, of course) leaving the bottom open for stuffing.



Next I turn it inside out and use the point turner.



I cut up batting scraps and save them for stuffing.



All stuffed and I just whip stitch the opening closed.



All finished.