Aprons and Bags

Well, the kids are back in school:(  I was not ready for the school schedule, but I am adjusting.  It's not the getting up part that I don't like - I was up by 5:00 a.m. this summer with the puppies.  It is just the busy homework after school stuff schedule I dislike.  I miss being able to play outside until dark too! 

Anyway, here are a few things I have worked on:  I did a huge stack of aprons for the workers at my church's consignment sale.  They were easy to do since they are flat, just a little long to stitch out. 



 

 Here is a bag I did for a friend.  She is going to use it as a gym bag.  I was hoping the orange would pop out, but it didn't.  It does look better up close. 

Back to School

I can't believe that school will start soon!  We have had a great summer so far!    Someone recently emailed me about the chair pockets I made for my niece a few years ago.  You can read about them here:  http://daisydesigns-embroideryandappliques.blogspot.com/2010/08/back-to-school.html  If you are not familiar with chair pockets they are great for school!  I wish I had them when I taught 2nd grade.  They are super easy to make too!  I made these out of denim fabric so they would be heavy duty and wouldn't show pencil and crayon marks as bad.  I think they would be great with a cute applique or the teacher's name on them too:)

As many of you know, my daughter twirls the baton.  I found this cute applique and did this shirt for her.  I love (and she loves) the sparkle thread! 

Here's an up close view.

I am still doing burp cloths for a group at my church.  The group of ladies make items for homeless shelters and Save a Life.  They are fun and easy to do and go toward a good cause so I don't mind doing these.

Around here we are looking forward to this!!!

While we have done lots of fun things this summer, taking care of these sweet things has been top of the list!