Apron

I really want to make this apron...

 
Check it out over here!

A little bit of lace can go a long way.

I saw these in Banana Republic the other day and loved the little touch of lace...

So why not add some to a nice comfy shirt?

Just a hint around the neckline...

Two strips down the front...

And there it is.

Oh well

I didn't make the top 15... oh well, next year maybe. There are a few that I really like, and then a few... that I think are atrocious, but that's just me. I would say that though.

Gymnast shirt

I call this my gymnast shirt because it reminds me of the leotards that gymnasts wear. It always seems like they have some sort of diagonal stripes. Since my mom and sisters used to be gymnasts, why not follow the trend? :)

This shirt used to have a crew neck (meh) so I did this neckline and then added some strips taken from the extra length (Downeast makes some looong shirts) to the front. My friend Jourdan gets the credit for that idea. I just sewed two lines about 1/8 inch from the edges, and the fabric naturally curls up.

Done.

Shabby Apple Contest!

Here it is,

my dress design for Shabby Apple dresses :

I wanted something light, simple and elegant, and I think lace certainly embodies that. The lace has more of a crochet-ish feel, which makes it less frilly, and the design is simple but classic.

The edge details give it just the right amount of femininity. Wearing it with a light cardigan also makes it a good business look. It would also be great with a contrasting sash in coral or brown.

I like it in this creamy white color, but black or a nice peach would work nicely.

So wish me luck friends :)

http://www.shabbyapple.com/t-daretodesign.aspx

I know it's not Christmas yet...

But I got this awesome kit for my birthday, courtesy of my mother-in-law, and I couldn't stop myself from.... well, almost finishing it. Not quite though.

LOVE those mini pompoms

I really should've saved it for later, but it's so much fun! and cutting squares for a quilt is a great General Conference activity :)