{farmhouse apron feature}

A while ago I made this sweet {farmhouse chic apron} ... it was, surprisingly my first sewing project ever, on a machine, even though I had been collecting fabric for years...and sewing little things by hand ...

... when I showed my pals, they encouraged me to send it in to (apron-ology) magazine. Imagine my surprise when they accepted it into their February 2012 issue!

I had posted a few photos but somehow when I was updating some computer/blogger information this post, among others, was lost. Since the apron is to be featured this month, I thought I should recreate the post ... so here it is.

... I am a collector of fabrics. I do not need a reason to buy them. I have stacks and stacks of favorite textiles lining the shelves of cupboards in the studio. One day I happened to move something and there was a little pile of neatly folded calico's ... and an apron was born.

... I have fond memories of a favorite grandmother wearing an {apron} at all times. She was the matriarch of a hard working farm. No matter which chore she was immersed in, you could find her bedecked with an {apron}.

... and while {Granny's} aprons were not neatly starched and spotless, they were {loved}. Each one of us grandchildren would find a way to bury ourselves within her {apron strings} ... she would dry our tears, wipes our mouths, and mop up our spills with her {apron}.

To don an {apron} is a wonderful thing for me ... a reminder of my past and the love that a sweet and wonderful woman gave to me. I think of her often, as I brush crumbs into my pocket ... Granny keeping her post tidy ...

... and so the {farmhouse style}. A gentle reminder of what I remember. What I {love}.

... enjoy!

{featured here}

{linking up to this great party here}

http://www.cloverandviolet.com/search/label/Stash%20Project

{a honored feature}

I was recently honored with 

a feature article in this newest 

edition of (apron-ology) !

Hitting stores February 1st !

{thank you to all those at (apron-ology)}

{ Best of the Web Feature }

    

It is always a rare treat when your blog, your artwork, your photographs, your interests are stumbled upon...

...a rarer treat still when you are recognized for these things. Just recently a writer for the website, Pocketchange, contacted me. She had found my little blog and was intrigued by what it had to offer. 

...This is what she writes:

{ "Hi There,

I stumbled across your blog and I loved your posts and photos. Your devotion to family and also your sense of organization, with thought to small things is interesting." ... }

I would love it if you would stop over and take a peek at what she has to say. You will find lots of great information on everything from home decor and blogging, to green living and pets. There is something for everyone.

Hop on over and { stuff your pockets full! } 

{ Feature Interview at the Screaming Sardine }

The lovely Tracy over at Screaming Sardine has done a feature interview with me on her fun and creative blog, Screaming Sardine!

She is famous for "celebrating the creativity in all of us!" and has featured many other super talented artisans. Please be sure to stop by, read the interview, enter the GIVEAWAY and check out some of the other inspiration on her blog!

Thank you Tracy!

{ My Sweet Surprise Feature on Cozy Little House }

   Brenda over at Cozy Little House was kind enough to feature me this week on her adorable blog. I was so thrilled and honored that she thought of me among the many talented people she has featured. Stop by and pay her a visit. Cozy Little House is full of inspiration, talent, and super reading. {her blogging tutorials are wonderful!}

Thank you Brenda, for such a warm welcome!