Thank you Miss Lisa

Lisa you are amazeing you read my blog and got me perfectly.

I am glad I did not see your sneak peek because I would have gotten it right away and I loved being suprised!

I can tell you read my blog and learned who I was every thing you sent has charteristics of who I am.

Merry Christmas and thank you.

Valentines Swap Idea

Okay ladies, I have an idea for a swap that I need to run by you.

What do you think about all of us making an apron using the same fat quarter in some fashion?  Or, if not an apron, some other household item like a table runner, mug rug or ??   I would purchase the fabric, measure, cut, and mail off the fat quarters to participants.  Then, YOU would have two weeks (or so) to make your item and send it off.  Sound good?

What would the design be?  Well, remember this swap?

The designer of that spectacular cupcake image I used several years ago, Patricia Shea, also designs fabrics at Spoonflower.com.  She has cupcake images plus other cool designs. Patricia is working on a new fabric design for us to include in our possible selections, so I can put up a poll soon.  Here are some of her current fabrics/graphics I like:

One thing, though, is that website's fat quarter prices are MUCH higher than per-yard pricing ($11 for FQ vs $18 per yd). In order to be more affordable, I would have everyone would sign up with me via PayPal for their fat quarter plus some toward shipping from Spoonflower to Oregon and then to your house. I would place a bulk order, measure, cut, and mail off the fabric to participants.  Then, YOU would have two weeks (or so) to make your item and send it off.

Sound fun?

Or do you think this would be a better sew-along instead of a swap?  We would still use the same fabric but you'd keep your creation instead of sending it away.

Leave me your comments and suggestions!

Swanky Place Aprons Giveaway

Hey swappers -- just wanted to let you know that I'm hosting a quick apron giveaway over at Apronista.  Easy entries!!

My Secret Santa was.....................

Sharon Stanley sent me the best package with a nice read for Christmas, a racy red holiday apron, Naughty or Nice pillow, apron pattern, recipe cards, snow flake ornament and a table runner with my winter theme on it. Thank you Sharon for the wonderful package and the table runner will be adorning my holiday table.

I saw " IT "the momment we turned on to our street!!

I took my neighbor karen out to lunch for her Birthday today, and when we got back, there was a package on my front porch!! Yeah!!! It is my Secret Santa Swap Package from my Secret Santa...Cynthia Matzat!! Her back went out on her last week, so let's all send her well wishes to feel better!!!





Now we are all expecting aprons right?!!, especially when the suggestion is put out there by Shawnee, telling us to choose a Christmas word, and make or buy gifts to match the letters, like A would be perfect for Apron!!!!!!!  Well let me tell you, A can also be for Assorted Coffees to warm you on the inside...( I go nowhere without my coffee!)

 A, can also be for A "Berry" pretty ornament for my tree!! ( Something I need New every year!!)

Cynthia sent me some very warm Christmas Socks!! Oh so warm!!  A Novel to get me in the Christmas Spirit!! By Debbie Macomber,  "1225 Christmas Tree Lane" I plan to sit down tonight and READ!!
 And last but not least... T for a Terrific Tote, handmade, very creative and something I will treasure for a very long time!!

Thank-you ever so much my friend!

I wish you and your family, all the best the Season has to offer!!

Thank you Shawnee for Hosting yet another terrific swap!

Looking forward to the next one!!