Suggestions needed!!!

Here is the lovely 1950s housewife material I am waiting for. Hopefully it will come in the mail this week!

I have no idea what I want to make with it. I am already participating in a lot of apron swaps, so I wanted to maybe try something else. Please leave any comments or suggestions on what you think I could make. I would love to consider new ideas. Thanks!

Special birthday message

Tomorrow is my 31st birthday and to my delight, people are posting special messages for me. Take a look at the fun! My bestest friend Sarah has paid a tribute to me through photos - yikes! My mom has left a message too. Thank you for your kind words and for helping me celebrate another year. Here's to another year of joy and fun!!

My Sassy Apron Partner

My partner loved her apron I made her for the Apron Swap I participated in last month. It was my first apron I have ever made and first real clothing item I have ever taken on. Take a look and see how wonderful it looks on her.

New Pattern and Lemony goodness!

While shopping for fabric with my friend Sarah this weekend, she pointed out this pattern:

I picked it up in Broken Arrow, OK while home visiting. Take a look at this cute shop, Cyrillas, we spent a WHOLE bunch of time in.

I found the lemon material later with my mom. Too cute isn't? I don't know what I am going to make with it, but I had to have it because it was fantastic. I picked it up at JoAnn Fabric if you feel the need to own it too!

Material for Obama Contest

I can't give away all my secrets, but I plan to use this material in the contest due in May. Interested in joining in the fun? Check out the Obama Tshirt Site.

Havana Nights Apron Material

I finally decided on material and will begin sewing my apron for the Havana Nights Theme. It still isn't too late to make an apron yourself. The deadline is by the end of March. To find out more, visit the Tie One On site.

Sleepy, Sleepy!!!

I have so much to post! New fabrics, apron patterns and more. Since it is 1am right now, I am going to pass on the posting of items now, but hope to have them all up by tomorrow. My happiest surprise - I was able to find a retro 1950s housewife fabric! My nice mom purchased 2 yards for me and I am so undecided on what to make with it. I will post a pic tomorrow. Maybe you could all help me decide. Any suggestions? HELP!

See you tomorrow with some fun fabric show-and-tell!!!

Apron Giveaway!!

If you are crazy over aprons or just love giveaways - take a look Not Quite June Cleaver. Great name for a blog, huh?

Big List of Sewing Blogs

I made it on to the Big List of Sewing Blogs and I am excited!!! Take a look at all the amazing blogs that are located on the list.

Fabrics and Designers I Love

Most sewers could probably admit to having a favorite fabric designer and I have two that I cannot get enough of. I love their designs!!!! I have two favorites. The first one is Robert Kaufman. You can find his stuff all over the internet, but I took my pictures off of La Chakra Ebay Store.

Here are some samples of Robert Kaufman:

The other designer I can't get enough of is Alexander Henry:

I especially crazy about this Alexander Henry fabric:

Too cute!!!

Now if I could just find some cowgirl or cowboy material I like. I want a cowboy something so bad!!!!!

Variety and scraps - I love it!!

Take a look at this Etsy shop:

She has a great variety of fabrics and sells a lot of scraps too - for all those projects when you need just a little fabric!!! She even has patterns for sell too. How great. Take a look and see what you can find!!

Banana Bread

I have been promising my husband I would make some banana bread with our bananas that were quickly losing their life!!!! I didn't like the recipe I used last time. To my delight, I was looking through some craft blogs and stumbled upon the One More Moore blog and she had a post about banana bread!! Give the recipe a try.

You will notice they turned out well. The funny part is I bought a dinosaur cake mold almost a year ago. I LOVE DINOSAURS. I am in my thirties and know I should let go, but I can't - I love them!!! I have two dinosaur shirts I love to wear around the house. My muffins didn't quite make it out well from the mold. The T-Rex is headless and my Stegosaurus is missing a limb, but they are tasty!

Honoring Women's History Month

I have started posting a inspiring woman on my personal blog to honor Women's History Month. I started yesterday and will post a new one each day!!! Enjoy!

Flirty Apron Swap Partner

I received my partner by random selection through swap bot and am really pleased. I won't say her name in case for some random chance she happens upon my blog. The fun thing is she has a lot of similarities that I would share. I will try to post some updates of what I am making as time goes on. Deadline is March 31st. If you want to see what others are making, check the Flirty Apron Swap site throughout the month as people begin to post their projects. Good luck to all participants and let's get started!!

Another Giveaway

Make a stop by The Apronista to find out about the newest give away. The shop is the Marie - Madeline shop and they have beautiful aprons, pin cushions and bags and totes. I love it. Tell the Apronista which item you like best and then post it on your blog to be entered twice into the drawing. Hurry and comment today. Contest ends on March 7th! Good luck!