Child's Apron - Size 7/8

I've been working on this apron here.  Its the same fabric as an adult half apron that I have pictured below.  Brought it to work and the ladies were so glad to model for me!  Thanks to my friends!  I think it turned out pretty cute and my pattern that made this also makes the adult version as well.  Thought the half apron here is from a different pattern all together.  Could be a mother and daughter set!

One Yard Wonders...

I bought this book!  Im ready to get started with it.  It has so many projects that look fairly simple.  They have the cutest lunch bag in this book that I may use with the quilted fabric I bought that has the polk a dots below in my images.  They have aprons - dresses - things for your pets and so forth.  I think its going to be a great book.  Patterns are also included!

I call this my Chef Apron...

Thanks again to another dear friend for modeling my apron!  I have some great friends!!

Latest Aprons...The Black and White

This apron here is black and white with green trimming.  I thought it turned out pretty cute.  My mom loved it and it is now hanging in her kitchen for her to enjoy!  And thanks to a dear friend for modeling my apron!!  What a friend!!

The dress to the right...

Here are some images on my blue dress.  Its for a size 3 child.  I haven't accomplished buttons yet, so you will see in these images - VELCRO works like magic!  I even share the pattern that I was given that helped make this dress.  Very simple pattern.

My full black and white apron trimmed in green....

I am adding a large pocket to the front of this one...

Future Projects...here is the fabric...what will they become??

More Aprons - Waiter Style

A few things I have made so far

Im at home today.  My oldest son has strep!  Yuck.  He's doing somewhat better though.  The dr gave him a shot yesterday.  So here I am and thought I would share some images of things I have sewn.  This apron below started out to be a pillow case dress....and while starting...I just changed my mind.  LOL.  Does everyone do that??!!

The Machine that makes the magic happen! Ha!

Here is my machine.  Its a Singer.  Thats about all I know about it.  My mom is searching for the book she has for it so I can learn more about it.  She bought herself one of those embroidery sewing machines a while back and didn't have the need for this one anymore.  Now it has a new home.  Thanks Mom!  I'm loving it. 

First Entry

My name is Cristie.  I'm from Louisiana, 32 years old, married for 12 years and together we have two boys.  I am new to sewing.  The past few weeks I have been sewing and making aprons.  I thought I would start simple and straightforward.  I'm enjoying this.  I did sew an apron one time back in high school so many years ago.  I guess there was a spark lit in me at that time and I've always had the desire - but never started...until my mom gave me a sewing machine a few weeks ago and I made something!  A few friends here at work have encouraged me as well - bringing me patterns and fabrics to play with.  I do work full time as well...so I do have to sew late in the evening (after the kids are asleep) or on weekends.  I'm finding I really like this new hobby.  I'm sharing this blog so I can keep up with my sewing and see how far I can come along...I think I'm getting better each time already.  I plan to post pics of my aprons recently made and new projects as well.  I hope you enjoy my blog and I encourage someone as well to pick up and start a new hobby.