Making Sunshine

Since the weather has decided that July is the perfect time to be cold and rainy... I made my own sunshine! Found these shoes. They made me happy.  Had to make an outfit to go with them. :)  Here's to wearing cheer!

My dear Tanya's apron... continued

I am so delighted that Tanya loves this apron so much.  The most incredible complement to a seamstress...

Monica:

Oh, I can't tell you, Dear Girl, how much I adore my Mary Engelbreit Apron!  I wear it almost daily just because I love it so much.  I was almost tempted to wear it to Sunday morning meeting!  Just to show it off.  As you can see, I have it hanging in my kitchen as a focal point when I'm not wearing it.  I had a birthday tea party on Saturday for a friend and it made a lovely hostess dress over my red and black outfit.  The satin lining is a magical touch!   I love the way you designed the top part with a "fluff" to enhance my figure!

Thanks!  Love You!

Tanya

My dear Tanya's apron

Tanya had written to me that she liked my Mary Engelbreit style aprons and it immediately brought to mind an apron I'd seen on the cover of one of her books... so I made up my own version of the pattern and went to town to create Tanya her very own Mary Engelbreit apron!  It was kinda tricky, not going to lie.  Then I went to the fabric store, looked at the book for real and read her instructions... much easier!  Now I know... ;)  But I do love the way it turned out in the end.  I took it and another one Tanya had mentioned liking the looks of, and sure enough she picked the one I secretly made just for her! :) ... Maybe Ken will oblige me and take a picture of Tanya wearing it so I can post it on here! Love you both so much...