Yep, that’s me – a guilty blogger. Why am I guilty? Because I don’t participate in tags. Okay, I admit it – tags make me nervous. I’m flattered, of course, but I freeze. FREEZE.
Jenny tagged me
Thanks, Jenny! That is very sweet! While I love being creative, I think people might be surprised at how influencable I am. Case in point: When I go to the fabric store with my friend Cindy, I’ll look at 2 fabrics and say, “I don’t think these two fabrics go together.” She’ll say, “I think they do.” and all of a sudden, I’m thinking, “Yeah, they really, really do.”
Ashley tagged me for
Thanks, Ashley, for the nod. 
It means a lot coming from an amazing knitter and seamstress like yourself. Most of the time I feel like a tired-girl blogger, but your award makes me feel like a rockstar.
And Lisa tagged me for the meme of 8s.
So here’s my 8:
1. I didn’t grow up in Texas.
2. We moved here 8 years ago,
3. after we were married
4. and hubby got a job offer here.
5. Hubby grew up in Texas
6. and has a slight Texas accent.
7. I do not have a Texas accent,
8. yet heard myself using the term “y’all” with my kids yesterday.
And for something crafty? I finished a scrapper apron this week. I’ve been waiting for my dress form to arrive so I could take a picture and the dress form finally came yesterday! I’ve been looking for a fabric-covered dress form that didn’t have all the adjustable cracks in it. I’m usually not one to talk about where I buy stuff, but I know y’all will be curious. And since curiosity killed all them cats over in yonder Hicks county, I got the dress form from PB Teen. It’s slightly smaller than me, but is for picture-takin’ and display purposes, so it’s perfect.
This apron is for Melanie, and she strongly encouraged me to embellish this apron.
Embellishing is a weak area for me, so I tried REALLY hard…
…some pompoms, appliqued circles, and buttons…
On it’s way to you today, Melanie!
That is the cutest apron ever! And I love the model.
We moved to Texas almost ten years ago and I still won’t say y’all, despite my husband’s insistance that’s it’s a real word (he’s also From Here – no accent).
*sigh* I do love it here though. Even with all the y’alls.
did i know you live in texas!? i can’t recall. i live in arlington…so howdy!
Cute apron!
Loving that apron! I think you did a great job with the embellishments and I really like the fabrics you used for it.
Great job on the apron! Seeing the amazing aprons on blogs is inspiring me – I’m coming up with ideas.
How cute is that apron? I know what you mean about getting tagged – it makes me a bit nervous.
Nice job on the apron, I love the placement of the large flower. Pushing yourself to try more embellishment is great. The embellishment turns a “working” garment into a time to have fun one!
Have you though about incorporating a mini pin cushion into this apron? A place to quickly put the stray pin or two? Maybe up by the top? Just a thought.
Great apron! Love the dress form, too.
I love the apron!!!
I also love the guily blogger award. I’ve been feeling guilty for weeks because I didn’t partisipate when I was tagged several weeks ago. Atleast I’m not alone.
Oh my goodness, the apron is incredible!
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!!!! You SOOOOO nailed it with the embellishments!!! I swear I am sitting here looking at the photos with my mouth WIDE OPEN!!! I’m seriously about get teary!! It’s just so awesome!!! You are uber talented!!! I can not wait to see this in person! I love your dress form also!! That will be SO NICE for you to have!!! Perfect!
Melanie
Congrats on all the awards! And it was fun to read your list. Your apron is super–very scrappy, very pretty! Happy Day!
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Love the apron… it’s really sweet. And I really love that dress form! I just got a catalog from them and I’ll have to take a peek and see if they still have them. So cute!!
Joni
And congrats on all your awards!
Love that apron! Keep up the great work!!!
Terrific apron, and post, and love the dress form!
Great tutorial!
I’ve put in so many magnetic snaps, I think I can do them in my sleep. LOL!