Apron Angels

I sent off my Sassy apron this morning (phew!) and finished this apron that I made for Lucy's Apron Angels. I used a vintage McCalls pattern that I bought on Ebay a few years ago. The balls around the pockets didn't turn out quiet as I envisioned, but sure make it fun to bop around the house in (I gave it a test spin). I also made my own bias tape for the pocket--which was a first. I'll mail this Monday and then get started on my apron for the Flirty Apron Swap. I also nearly finished Jack's pirate shirt, just need to pick up some snaps. I have a few other summer outfits I want to sew up for Addie. Better get busy!

SAS Swap Count Down

I am really moving slow. I like to finish my swap projects and get them out ASAP...but this Sassy apron has been hanging out at my house for about two weeks now. I'm not sure what the hold up has been in getting it out, but I finished the required tea towel last night and now I'm just needing to jot down a favorite beverage--non alcoholic. Hmm. I'm going to send this puppy out tomorrow after I go shopping for a few extras to pack in the box. Anyway, here's the towel inspired by the fabric I used in the apron:

I finished my SAS apron!

Well, almost. I still need to sit down with my little bitty scissors and trim all the threads. I also still need to think of a beverage recipe and find/make the tea towel that will complete the package. I hope my partner likes it. The theme for the swap was Summer. Here are a few pictures: (PS: this pattern is from A is For Apron)

Sassy Apron Swap

I was so surprised to find a package on my porch this morning. My partner, Vicki made the loveliest apron and included some special goodies as well. I had mentioned about J's & my love of baking cupcakes--I was so delighted to find a Wilton cupcake decorating set, super cute cupcake papers, a cupcake book (wow!), and some coordinating tea towels. My son thought that someone had sent HIM a present and quickly decided that we should make cupcakes...so we did. I used my new tips and wore my new apron. I captured some of the sweet details of the apron in the photos below. I didn't get a great shot of the hem--it is scalloped with white biased tape trip. I love the tulip shaped pocket , rick rack, and daisy buttons. Thank you, Vicki!One of our cupcakes...there is a little fingerprint to the left of the "starfish" as J called our decoration.

All my loot.

Cute buttons

Scalloped hem & rick rack

Pocket