Thanks everyone for the moral support on the last post...It's really good to know I'm not the only one who's not perfect!! The day got much better from there and Benji was a real hit. Ok, the 70s era acting style was pretty bizarre, even the kids thought it was pretty bad, but that incredibly cute little dog still made me go all mushy inside and the kids felt the same way.
Still workin on Stella Apron. Put her aside for a long time because of other priorities but we're gettin there. Just workin out pocket styles and sizes, and I think the proportions on the half apron may yet change a bit. Maybe, just maybe it'll be done, printed and shipped out in a month or two but I can't honestly say for sure. Tomorrow I've got strikeoffs (that's the first version of the fabric that comes back from the mill) coming and that could mean a whole lot of craziness for a while. I get, well, really really focused when strikeoffs come, obsessing on each and every color. I drag these pieces of fabric from room to room to room comparing the color in different kinds of light. I get a bit nutty in other words and there'll be a lot of take out food for the next few days so I can just concentrate on getting it done. If things are lookin pretty good I'll try to post a little sneak peak. Talk to you soon, I hope!
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Love the fresh look of your fabrics! I found you in the Romantic Homes piece and came in for a peek~ Janet~
Posted by: Janet | January 28, 2008 at 04:57 PM
I just found your blog today via decor8 and I am in love with your fabrics. So gorgeous. I am learning to sew and can't wait to get good enough to try some of the patterns...my daughter would LOVE that ruffle skirt!
Great work--I'll be back for sure!
Posted by: Jessica @ A Bushel and a Peck | January 28, 2008 at 06:13 PM
I think that apron pattern is coming along just fine, very flirty and feminine! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | January 28, 2008 at 07:23 PM
i am waiting patiently for the apron pattern. it would make a great mothers day gift!
Posted by: samantha | January 28, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Love the aprons. Can't wait to see the next line!
Posted by: pam | January 28, 2008 at 08:06 PM
one word
fantastic!
Posted by: Anary | January 28, 2008 at 09:05 PM
The aprons are darling!! Good luck with the strikeoffs! Cant wait to see the new line.
Annie
Posted by: Firefly Hill | January 29, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Oh yes, sneak peek please ;-)
Posted by: beki | January 29, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Ah, LOVE them! Love the pockets with the folded back fabric and buttons!
Good luck on your strikeoffs - hope they come to you perfect!
Posted by: Knitterella | January 29, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Love the Aprons! I would love to feature them on The Apronista when you are ready.
http://apronista.com
Posted by: Domestic Chicky | January 29, 2008 at 11:26 AM
I just found your blog yesterday! And I love it. The apron pattern is fabulous. I can't wait till it is available.
Good luck with your strikeoffs and can't wait for a sneak peek at those.
Posted by: Lynn | January 29, 2008 at 03:45 PM
these are so great! i love them!
Posted by: katie | January 29, 2008 at 04:48 PM
that polka-dot apron is about the best thing I have ever seen! I love the pocket detail!
Posted by: jerusalem | January 29, 2008 at 07:01 PM
These are all so pretty. Of course the fabric is perfect too.
I love to make aprons but I rarely wear them. Now, how wierd is that? lol
Have a great week!
Posted by: Lisa | January 29, 2008 at 07:59 PM
These would be gorgeous just to hang up in the kitchen! Can't wait to have the pattern! Definitely perfect for Mothers Day. Hurry, hurry!
Posted by: janew | January 30, 2008 at 03:56 AM
LOVE these aprons! Also can't wait to see your new fabric line.
Posted by: Lauren | January 30, 2008 at 02:03 PM
amazing! amazing aprons!
you know if I had one of those i would probbably live in the kitchen and bake pancakes over and over again :)
Posted by: ievute | January 31, 2008 at 04:18 AM
These are some very sassy aprons! Darling!
Posted by: Tammy | January 31, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Your aprons are so incredible! I really love the styles and the fabric choices - YOUR fabric. It's so amazing that you design fabric. You are very talented.
Posted by: Allie | February 01, 2008 at 06:06 PM
The style, the fabric choices....all of it is so wonderful! I'll be purchasing this pattern for sure!
Posted by: Marcia | February 02, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Your aprons are flirty and fabulous! Love 'em!
Posted by: Suzy Lorenzen | February 03, 2008 at 08:09 PM
oh how fun! Can't wait to see the Spring 08 reveal!
Posted by: Melanie | February 04, 2008 at 07:47 PM
These are gorgeous aprons! So feminine and pretty, you could wear them out on their own.
Posted by: Sara B | February 13, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Any news on when the apron pattern will be available? Waiting patiently!!!!
Posted by: Chris | April 01, 2008 at 06:45 AM
These are really great. Such a sleek and cute design.
Terisa
Posted by: Terisa | April 13, 2008 at 11:22 PM