Apron

So I made this apron today. The tutorial can be found here. I like it, but it was my first attempt and the tutorial is a bit vague. I think the next one will turn out better.

Reversible Apron

I recently made a couple of reversible aprons for gifts. I used the pattern from the book "Simple Sewing" by Lotta Jansdotter

I got the cute cupcake fabric at Joann Fabrics. The only thing I would change with this pattern would be to make the ties longer. They seem a bit short to me. If I were to make another one I would add at least another 6 inches to the ties.

I appliqued a cupcake just for some fun. For the pattern I just used the shape of a cloud and a rectangle. It worked.

Christmas Gifts

Well this Christmas I was in such a hurry to get everything finished and wrapped, that I forgot to take pictures of some of the gifts I made! Here are a few things that I made from the book "Easy does it for Christmas" by Nancy Halvorsen. It is from the Art to Heart collection. Any of her books have super cute ideas.
The first picture is of some applique hot pads. I used the angel and snowman template for these. I did another applique of Santa onto a pillow for my sister, but forgot to take a picture.

About 2 years ago I had made Holly placemats, and not had time to do the napkins and rings. So this year I made these holly napkin rings (and coordinating napkins) and gave them to go along with the placemats.

Oven Mitt

My friend Brooke's birthday was approaching and what else would I make for such an amazing cook. I have made this mitt once before, but this one was my favorite. At least one of the fabrics is Amy Butler but I'm not sure about the others. I just love all of Amy Butlers materials. They are all so colorful and have the most beautiful print. I got this idea and pattern from Denyse Schmidt "Quilts". It is a fabulous book which I highly recommend. This is the first project I've made since last year which is painful to say since I LOVE to sew so much! Hopefully I will have more to post soon.