Modern and Vintage?

After finding my green vintage apron, I decided to compliment it with some pink/brown fabric. The apron I've designed is a more modern 50's apron. Full bib, but somewhat adjustable to flatter a figure. I've sewn it up already, and what's even more, I didn't do any part of it from a pattern. I have found when I sew, if I work it the way that feels right, it comes out much better. I'm not regulated to whatever someone else has written. I guess it's just one of those things. : )

So, a glimpse at the fabric before it was sewn. . .

I LOVE the apron Solidia sent me! It has honeybees and polka dots!

and here is the cooking magazine that goes with it.......


Thank you Solidia!

Looky!

Looky what I received. This precious "Twirl Girl" Apron. It is so cute and the fabrics are wonderful. I also received the Farm Chicks cookbook. I've been wanting this cookbook, but just hadn't bought it yet.

THANK YOU HEATHER!!! This was a fun swap and I can't wait to see what Shawnee has in store for us next.

Thank you Micki!

My polka dot pretties apron arrived today. Micki made it reversible. I just love aprons that are reversible. Reversible aprons are like a two for one, so what's not to love?!!


She also sent these great goodies. Thank you Micki for your thoughtfulness and the great package! I posted about my new goodies here.

Apron is on its way!

My apron shipped out this afternoon and I hope my partner will forgive me for being a little late.
I had so much fun making this apron. I fell in love with the fabric the moment I saw it and knew it would be perfect. I only wish that I would have thought and picked up some extra to make myself one.
The picture below is my daughter modeling. The apron is reversible. I just hope my partner likes it.

MY APRON ARRIVED TODAY!!!

I went to the mailbox this morning and what did I find?? this cute package all wrapped in pretty tissue paper, tied up with cute polka dot ribbon, the card is to die for, the picture does not do it justice!!

I got this cute black and pink polka dot apron with matching oven mitt, it is so adorable, also she included a cookie jar classics cookbook!!! Thank you so much Jennifer, you so made my day..This swap has been so much fun!
You can find JENNIFER HERE She has great pictures posted, if someone where home I would have had the picture taken with me wearing it but I just couldn't wait to share this with you all....
Thanks again Jennifer I love it all..

Dotted Turtles!

I had this very fuzzy teaser at the beginning of the swap. Now that my partner got it I can share with you.

Becca LOVES sea turtles and I just happened to have some cute fabric in my stash. The shells had polka dots on them so I knew I had to use it. I added additional dots and cute trim to complete it.


a crocheted turtle pincushion...

and rest of her goodies...

Done!!!

Here it is in all it's dottiness. Next time, I swear I will use a pattern. Designing as you go is great but it does ramp up the challenge that is for sure.

I am thrilled with how this turned out! It is hard to part with it.

Mailing Day and GIVEAWAY

Hey there Polka Dot Pretties Swappers!!! TODAY is the day that everyone can start mailing. Newbies have their packages in my hot little hands or they need to email me TODAY. Everyone else has one week to finish up and last day to mail is next Saturday.

EVERYONE who mails this week and sends me tracking number is a lucky lady. That's because you have a chance to win one of these adorable headbands from Bev E!!
(Look how beautiful she is!!!)

Throw this easy, stylish and sassy head band/ hair tie on in a flash.....perfect for those days when your up-do is arguing and you still want to look stunning!

*Perfect for you rockabilly and pin~up kittens!*

Simply throw your locks up, wrap your tie around your head, and then tie with a simple 3~2~1 groovy granny knot! No slippage, to irritate us. No elastic to pull on us, and no pins to keep it positioned the way we want!

♥And these bad boys are REVERSIBLE! ♥

These cuties are made of either 100% cotton (or a mix therof), in a smoke free home! They measure approximately 33"L x 3.5"W, and are sewn by me! I am an experienced seamstress with 20yrs under my needle, and will only send you quality work!

Check out my store for other saucy designs!

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Buxom-Bevies

If you've mailed your box and sent me a tracking number, leave a comment below for an entry.

Check out Bev's Shop, add her a Favorite Seller, and leave a comment below for an extra entry.

Leave a comment below about which is your favorite headband in Bev' s Shop for an extra entry.

Polka dotted teaser.....

I had a hard time getting a decent teaser photo this time out.

The pattern has a close repeat and the theme is so obvious my secret partner would know in a SECOND.


and

SIGN UP NOW for FAS9 and GIVEAWAY

Registration Deadline:  April 1

Partners Sent: April 3

NEW Swappers: mail to Shawnee before April 24

All Others Mail After: April 24

But Mail Before: May 1

Create a handmade "Polka Dot Pretties" apron, and include a marvelous cookbook in your package – new, thrifted, re-gifted … as long as the cookbook looks and feels brand new, it’s a good one. Make your package pretty … wrap it in tissue, tie it up with a polka-dotted bow, and include a personal little note card please

It seems like everywhere I look, all I see are adorable polka-dotted goodies.  I personally just bought myself a black and white polka dotted mug for tea at work.  I decorated snack tables at my church’s womens retreat and all my accessories were “dotty” this past weekend.  I even found an adorable black and white polka dot top on sale that I adore!

So, in this swap, participants will create a handmade “Polka Dot Pretties” apron.  You do NOT have to make the whole thing from polka-dots!  That’s TOO predictable.  If you prefer, use the dots for accents, polka-dot ribbon ties, maybe the pockets … perhaps you’ll find some rick-rack like I’ve used, that was dotted!  Do what makes you smile.  For your cookbook, please take the time to find one that you’d like to receive, not just any old cookbook, ‘k?   You gotta sign up by April Fool’s Day and send before May Day.

As always, if you have anything you'd like to donate for a giveaway, just let me know, and I'm happy to highlight your shop or blog in exchange. 

Normal rules apply (aka you and I will be email buddies)
Email me four times:
#1 - within 48 hours of assignment to keep playing
#2 -when you send your package WITH TRACKING NUMBER
#3 -when you receive your package
#4 -cc me on your thank you email (can combine with #3)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

AFTER YOU REGISTER, copy a badge to your blog then come back here and comment so we can see who's IN!! 

GIVEAWAY: 

To help me get the word out about my latest swap, the editors of Apron-ology Magazine are giving away ONE COPY of their newest Apron-ology Magazine just for spreading the word!   I LOVE this publication and it might be yours IF you blog/tweet/post on Facebook about this newest swap.  Put the link to your post in the comment section to be entered, separate comments for separate posts.  MODIFIED:  If you don't use social networking but email your friends about the swap, I'll count that as an entry, too.  Just put it in the comments!
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY - March 17, 2010