I DID IT!!

I have moved beyond a bag and actually made an apron! I figured I would try that before I moved on to the skirt. It really helped me to figure out how to use a pattern...all too new to me. This was quite fun, though I really missed not having a bow whip. I use to have one (3 actually all in different sizes) and I loaned them out! I do that alot and then never get things back. That is another post and I am not going to complain! It was a little more time, but worth the effort. So here is my apron in stages...you will see my beautiful daughter in law, Rachel modeling the final product....
Did you notice that fabric was for a quilt I had planned out a long time ago...pretty nice quilt shop fabric for an apron. I know I have plenty to make a matching apron for Charlotte.
Rachel has begun her skirt and has all the pattern and fabric pieces cut. She just told me she has never used a sewing machine, so a quick machine introduction will be first. This one makes me nervous...after reading the directions, if I can get Rachel through this one, mine will be a cinch!

My mom and sister came by yesterday. My mother started working on some pillowcases. They are beautiful. Good grief, do I look like my Mother!!! Her Lazy Daisy stitch is wonderful! I gave her my floral bag I made, since I have used nothing but the bucket bag Linda gave me. I found my mother's embroidery "stuff" in a plastic bag when helping her declutter. She is usually a very clean, organized person, so when I saw all her floss, needles, hoop and project all thrown in a plastic Wal Mart bag, I was a little surprised. We took care of that with a floss organizer, some cards and the floral bag! She is all organized and stitching beautifully!

Here are some other pictures I thought I would share...just because.

My nephew, Dominic after his ice cream treat!

Miya, all wrapped up in the quilt "Grandma" gave her.
Zach loving on Miya.
Charlotte and TJ watching a movie.

I want to thank everyone for all the wonderful comments. I feel like a blabber-mouth, most of the time chattering about things of no interest to anyone but me! I am getting close to my 100th post, (see...I DO talk alot!) and am planning 2 giveaways...I have many quilters who visit, but also some who are not quilters. There will be a giveaway for both! I am working on some special things to show how much I enjoy you all!