FaceBook Fan Appreciation Contest

Thank you for joining my Page and Liking it too!  As promised, I will give away one of my Ruffled Aprons to one of my fans.  The winner was determined using  True Random Number Generator, and basicly, I've just inserted all of the 1722 "Fans/Likers", and "clicked" the button. ....and, yes, I did count my fans, one-by-one....

Drum Roll Please --  Fan # 1328 - Jessica Mutuku has won my Ruffled Holiday Apron!!

Congratulations, Jessica!  and Please contact me, so I can get this shipped out to you.

Pattern Addiction

I've gotta admit, that I love collecting patterns of all kinds.  Lately, I've been adding to my collection with these very fun pattern books.  Anything, needlework related, I probably have it. My little stash just keeps on growing.

I'm always on a search for a style that looks fun to wear. My favorite book store in town offers a large selection, including a wonderful selection of sewing/knitting and crochet magazines. And yes, I have a collection of those, as well. I saw this book,  "Knit your own Dog".  It's just too, too cute!  The chapters are named after the class, such as: The Working Dogs, The Sporting Dogs, etc. This is a must have for dog lovers or for those who would love to own one. I did resist the temptation to buy it.  Well just for now.

I've even ventured off to creating my own patterns. This may not cure my "addiction", it may just be the beginning of a new one. Oh Well!  I continue to have fun, doing what I enjoy most ! -- Nancy

It's Sew You!







Recycle Daddy's Dress Shirt for your Little Ones

Recycle or Repurpose? Whatever word that you use, a new creation has been made, before it reaches its finally destination at the landfill. The nice thing about it, is that the materials are free or almost free, especially if purchased at a thrift shop or flea market.  You may also consider it as an heirloom piece that has been handed down to the next generations.  For example, Grampa's shirt has been repurposed and will be cherished for a long time by his grandchildren.

I've found this great idea online, at Craft Gossip.com It uses a Men's Dress shirt that has been repurposed as a little girl's dress. It's really cute, too!  I'm eager to try this one, as I'm always up for a challenge.

I've also repurposed a dress shirt and necktie, to use as a Bib.  (a Baby's Bib, that is...:) .  The bibs are reversible and backed with a soft terry cloth fabric. These fun bibs are always available at my shop:  It's Sew You!

Crochet Charts

Crochet Pattern Charts, add fun to your work, whether you're working on a small project or a large one. Use them to make afghan squares or potholders. Here are some fun designs that I've found on the internet.  They can be used for Cross Stitch Projects, as well.