A bit of picspam

[dreamflower]

Except for one brief errand in a few minutes, I'll be home today, and the house is all done and I can play on the computer all day if I want to. Expect to be spammed!

After fussing with a very slow Photobucket all weekend, I finally got some pics uploaded:

That apron I was making last week?

The apron's made from leftover fabrics from the window treatments I made for the kitchen. (Apparently I don't have pics of those yet-- which surprises me, because I thought I took them.)



Bodice close-up

The bodice pocket is a paper-pieced patchwork, using some accent fabrics from the same curtains. It's the first time I tried paper-piecing.



Pocket detail:

The pocket is also made from an accent fabric. It's pleated at top and bottom. It doesn't really show as well as I'd hoped--the pleats at the bottom are reversed from the ones at top--it made the pocket pouf out nicely!



Back:

Again, doesn't show too well, but I used an adorable little daisy button to fasten the neck.

Comments

[shirebound]

It's so bright and cheerful! I love it.

[dreamflower]

Thanks! I love aprons-- they are a lot of fun to make!

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

That's so cute. I love it too.

[dreamflower]

Thank you! I'm rather pleased with it!

[cairistiona7.livejournal.com]

Ooh, pretty! And such cheerful colors! I love blue and yellow together. :)

[dreamflower]

When we first moved in, I wasn't too enamored of the powder blue kitchen and the blue and yellow striped wallpaper on part of it! But it sort of grew on me, and once the ugly brown cabinets were painted pale yellow, I really liked it a lot, and decided to go with it. I had fun finding the fabric for the window treatments, and blue and yellow accessories for it. It still needs a major overhaul which we can't currently afford, but when we do, I think I'll go with blue and yellow again!

[ansostuff.livejournal.com]

Nice and summery! You're very talented with the sewing. :)

[dreamflower]

Thanks! I do love to sew!

Yes, the blue/yellow flowers are quite a contrast to the gloomy winter!

[(Anonymous)]

Beautiful! Looks bright and cheery.

[dreamflower]

Thank you! 8-D

[aspenjules.livejournal.com]

I am VERY impressed!!! Of course, I can't sew for anything, but I love aprons because I love to cook.

This one is SOO bright and cheery, just like you! *hugs*

[dreamflower]

*grin* I love aprons because I just feel more domestic when I wear one to cook and clean. They seem to motivate me!

*blushes* Thank you!

(((hugs back)))

[elandulin.livejournal.com]

That it so pretty! My mother used to have pretty aprons like this. I have only one apron--an industrial, restaurant-looking one I got at New Orleans Square in Disneyland 20-something years ago. Holding up still, but not exactly attractive. I find I'm messier now than I used to be whilst cooking and cleaning, so I may have look into a few more. You could make "Shire" aprons and sell them to the fandom! :)

[dreamflower]

Aprons are fun! They are super easy to make, they're functional, and to me, they help me get in a good mood when I have cleaning to do! I always like a full apron with a top--not just a half apron!

Actually, I'm ahead of you on the "Shire apron" part, (except for the selling thereof) but not quite ready for the reveal yet!

[rhapsody11.livejournal.com]

It is really cute! Wonderfully done!

[dreamflower]

Thanks! I do love aprons!

[claudia603.livejournal.com]

Darling!

[dreamflower]

Thanks!