Who wouldn't be cheered upon entry to the kitchen to be met with a cook wearing this apron? This is indeed a happy morning greeting and a lovely redwork motif from the Embroidery Library. I designed this apron for a special friend and I can't wait to see her wear it as she makes one of her favorite breakfast dishes -- Eggs!
Instead of working on one of many, many unfinished projects, what do I do when walking by a pile of denim jean scraps in my sewing room? Yet another light bulb turned on in a burst of light in my chandelier head to create something new from something old.
This was practically ready-made --with just a few hours of engineering to get the look I wanted.
Before I could get the lining (with elastic pouch pocket) and ring tab to hold a set of keys sewn into it, my middle daughter had a hold of it and wouldn't let go. It will make its premier showing tomorrow as we travel on vacation.
The talavera embroidery design is from the Embroidery Library with a few crystals on the body for a little sparkly. The strap is a belt left completely intact with the silver rings. These can be used to hold a scarf or as another way to carry the purse.
I still have the other half of the jeans -- so maybe I'll get a purse too -- unless my other daughter sees what I am making.
Update -- I am delighted that the Embroidery Library posted this project on their facebook page resulting in 143 Likes; 9 comments, and 20 shares -- and 266 views on my blog!
