painted apron ~ from my heart to yours

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good morning!ohhh the summer sunshine is fading… and rainy {perhaps even snowy} weather is headed our way.so the seasons change, and for a little while i am sad to see summer end, but i also get to look forward to autumn!and  “sew it goes…”  today’s feature is a different motif and finish on another apron.  these were packaged in a set …

Patching Things Up ~

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I ordered this layer cake of fabric, which are ten-inch squares, purchased last December.  They are from Malka Dubrawsky’s Stitch in Dye, line of fabric.  I do really love her work and the wonderful, colorful, patterns!  So I ‘ve been slowly inching my way through my older ‘to do’ list and finally… had the chance to put my hands, and …

Ribbon and Thread Scarf: Part 1!

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These are the supplies I began with to make my latest scarf.  You will need Aqua Bond; a water-soluble paper sticky back stabilizer.  And Aqua Film topping.  And lots of pretty threads, ribbons, yarns, lace… fabric strips and cordings can all be draped, laid on, and mixed up. 505 Spray comes in handy to secure the threads, before you lay …