Christmas Apron Simplicity 3949

 I finished that sewing project I started in November just in time for Christmas. Since I was making a gift I couldn't share too many details. It's a little bigger than I expected. I used the medium size but I wished I'd made a small. My sister really liked it and that was the BEST part of Christmas. I used Simplicity 3949 pattern. I love the Amy Butler fabric. 

 I had a hard time picking the fabric. I narrowed it down to these 2. I really liked the retro feel of the fabric on the left. However I picked the one on the right because it has purple and green in it and that was my sister's wedding colors.

Christmas Cookies

 Christmas Eve was filled with lots of baking for Santa. I made Sugar cookies so the boys could decorate. I also made Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle. 

Madeleine

My whole family enjoys eating Madeleines. Are they a cookie...Are they a cake? I've often wanted to try making these little delights. However you need a special pan and that just made Madeleine seem complicated to me. I took my first step in mastering a cakey and tender Madeleine by buying the pan.

My partner in crime.

My Mom found this apron with my Grandma's things. I love the fabric. The hem needs to be retouched and the ties in the back of the apron were never finished. My Grandma and I were about the same height so it fits me just right.

Fall apron

So excited! I finished my fall apron. It fits just right and the ties in the back aren't to long. The pattern called for 2 pockets but I opted for just one. The pocket is the perfect size to tuck my blackberry away while I'm cooking. The pattern I used is Simplicity 3670. Its a great pattern for beginners and it comes with 2 apron patterns!

I started my Fall apron! Here is the pocket. I found a very simple pattern at Walmart. I got the fabric from Rosie's quilt shop in La Mesa.

Sassy Apron

I love this apron I made! It is very comfy and great to use in the kitchen.

I got some new fabric that I planned on making into a "Taxi Tote" using Anna Maria Horner's pattren from her book Seams to Me but on Monday when I went to my sewing class we were making aprons. I am happy with the apron. I think it looks really put together!