Just something fun...

I made a few extra aprons for a friend of mine.  She has a boy and a girl.

The girl's was much more difficult because I wasn't able to find the type of dishtowel I like to start out with.  It was not wide enough, hence the added stripes.  And I wish I had been able to find one that wasn't mostly white.  

I still like how it turned out though.  Ruffles can fix anything:) 

The fire truck apron was much more fun to put together. 

Despite what it looks like in the photo, it's not crooked :)

And here is something I need your opinion on.  This little lamb was something I had in mind for a while, and I like how she sewed up.  The only thing I can't be happy about is her little face.  I was going for sweet, but I don't think I got it quite right.  My husband says she looks a little depressed... I'd have to agree.  Maybe something having to do with having a bit large of a nose.   Or maybe it's endearing? 

What do you think?  I need opinions so I have a happier next batch.

This post is linked up at Skip to my Lou

Keeping it simple?

Isn't it crazy how holidays just seem to creep up faster than you can plan?  By the time I realized it was Easter I figured it was too late to go all out.  Having just a one year old kinda helps in pulling off a simple year.  I stopped at the dollar store and bought a few candies and eggs for an Easter egg hunt, mostly for my husband's and my enjoyment in watching her search for the colorful eggs.  

But while at the store I saw an adorable dish cloth that was the perfect size to try this project.  She loves to help me out as I cook.  Yesterday the corner of our pizza was devoid of any cheese, she's a natural at snitching cheese whenever the food presents itself.  So of course I figured if I splurged and bought it this could go nicely as an Easter gift.  Something about the colors remind me of a popular bunny food.

As you can see I drastically changed the design.  I wanted the straps to all be connected for the ease of little arms trying to dress themselves.  I got the idea from here, but changed it to fit what I envisioned in my head.

Then my sister suggested I add ruffles.  And how could I not?