New project: Apron

I finally decided to take a picture of my new project. My husband has our camera so I had to use my cell. Anyway... I had a really cute dress from Anne Taylor that I really liked but it was too short, too low and too tight on me. So I decided to turn it into an apron (after being inspired by so many Anthropologie aprons)! It has been a really fun project. When I get our camera back I will take more detailed pics of it. 

To make the apron I cut the back out of the dress, added a red ruffle to the to and bottom and I am currently hand stitch

ing printed flowers onto the skirt. The flowers come from a really 

beautiful but very ratty

 vintage table cloth my mom had given to me a while back. I have been trying to think of some creative ways to use the good parts... but was having a mental freeze... until now! I cut out some of the good flowers and am hand stitching them to the apron. Once they are stitched on I am planing to add some funky embroidery around the flowers.

I got my handprinted skirt sewn up. All I need to add is the trimming around the bottom... but at least I can wear it now. It is so cute! I love the cut and the fit. I will be sure to post pictures of it soon.

It has been way too long. I have been wanting to post some more pictures but between my forgetfulness and my husband taking our digital camera with him while he in on tour... well I think that explains it. But I thought today that I would post some really neat pictures I found. I Love birds and fairytale type images.










I can't remember who this artist is... but I just loved this image!

Loved these birds. The main one is my laptop's desktop image.
Painted by the late Charley Harper. Check him out sometime! His artwork is amazing!
















Well.... until next time!