HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wishing all a Great 2012 ...
Looking Forward to a Grand New Year!

Party Aprons ... Dressing To Entertain!

Party Aprons for 2012 ...                                                                                                                 

Full Circular Skirt; Tulle Overlay, Brown Grosgrain Ribbon Ties  ....   Practical & Pretty (washable/hang to dry)

Black Satin Full Circular Skirt Apron

Large Black Satin Bow ties in the back

(washable/hang to dry)

 Beautiful Sheer Copper Floral over black underskirt, Full Circle

Black Grosgrain Ribbon Ties

(washable/hang to dry)

If you like to entertain and show a little 'wow' factor you might want to check out these Party Aprons from:www.overthetopaprons.com

Brick Manufacturing Company in Mexico

On a recent visit to Mexico this was the tour of a Brick Manufacturing Company.   The bricks were fired in a handmade kiln and then torn down, rebuilt with each firing.   Very, very interesting.  Have any of you experienced this?

For The Love of Fabric ... Great Fabric = Great Aprons

Great Fabrics ...

I love color, style, fashion, and Great Fabrics. I have been asked, where do you get the fabrics for your aprons: www.overthetopaprons.com ?  All of my fabrics are Designer Fabrics that I order on line.      There are  many wonderful designers with such creative ideas and marvelous use of color. I will list some of my favorites
:
Heather Baily
Jennifer Paganelli
Anna Marie Horner
Michael Miller                               
                                                                   

These are just a few and I would encourage you to look  up their fabrics and their blogs ... each designer has . marvelous sites and they are  a great way to gain inspiration and appreciation for the work they do.  Also, it puts a 'human face' on the creative process.

Here are some fabric sites to order that you might want to check out::

Fabric.com .....  good sales and all orders shipped free with purchase of $35.00 order
Fabricworm.com  .... large assortment of fabrics
artgalleryfabrics.com  .... here you can find assortments not always available elsewhere
many Etsy shops ...   just type in Etsy.com and then handmade - fabrics

This is a beginning but a good start.   I would love to hear from all of you where you find your beautiful fabrics ...  it is great that we can all learn from each other.  Thanks!

Like to Sew? New Blog I love!

Sew 4 Home  .... I just came across this Blog and I love it.  Great information about fabrics, tutorials on sewing projects, beautiful illustrations.  If you like to sew, like to be creative, then you will really enjoy the inspiration from The Creative Connection.   ... just type in:  Sew4home .... and you will be there!  Have Fun!

Happy 4th of July America

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The Declaration of Independence

July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress declared the Thirteen colonies "Free and Independent States ... absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown' of King George

The Declaration of Independence

We hold these truths to be self-evident

that all men are created equal,           

 that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,

that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.          

Thomas Jefferson, age 33, laid the cornerstone of the United States of America. 

Notes from the June 27th Lecture By Dr Hiromi Shinya

Notes from the June 27th Lecture By Dr Hiromi Shinya

Flowers are Blooming

Flowers are Blooming every where you look....  I just want to share a new collection of my Aprons - Blooming in Flowers ...  enjoy and I would appreciate any comments or input!  thanks !

Remembering Our Troops

Pictures Tell The Story

Height o the Dep4ession --  1934  Some of you may remember this - most likely the majority of you are too young.  

But regardless of your timing in life  -  we can all pause and realize that we all have much to be thankful for.  

It would be interesting to know if any of you have family stories to share about experiences during this period of history in our country.

Love Thy Neighbor!

Love Thy Neighbor as Thy Self!

Lovely Example ....

Irony at its best! Enjoy

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Mother Day Aprons

Mother's day is just round the corner ... if the mom in your life likes to cook, or be in the kitchen ...  well, why not have her look and feel pretty while she is preparing a great meal for the family or entertaining guests?... What could  be nicer than to surprise her with a gift she could wear to make her feel special?

All aprons are available at:  www.overthetopaprons.com

Thank you for visiting!

Mother's Day - apron photo shoot

Syd ... cute model ....  Charisa ... cute photographer .....  (Corline ...  taking pictures of the cute model and the cute photographer!)   Apron photos will be published soon ....