My assistant manager at work called me the other day as she was on her way in and told me she had found an old dress form at a thrift store and wanted to know if she should pick it up for me since she know I had been looking for one...*sigh* she is just about perfect and her name is Rose because ever so faintly on the ribbon around her waist is written the name "rose"
I have been finalizing my projects for Scrapalicious and have a sneak peek I can share of one of my projects...fabric, gaffer tape & Kitschy Digitals oh my!
I also played around with some Sassafras and some of Claudine Hellmuth's sticky back canvas to make this tote. I scanned the Jungle Bungle paper, printed it onto the sticky back canvas, cut it in strips and sewed it to the tote.
I have also been doing quite a bit of sewing lately for my apron class that begins next Wednesday at SIS...if you have ever wanted to make your own aprons this is the perfect class for you. These are super simple but the end results are anything but! You can sign up here
Sew Easy Aprons
A Three Day Workshop
with Martha Bonneau
A Three Day Workshop
with Martha Bonneau
In this 3 day workshop with Martha Bonneau you will learn how to make and
embellish 3 different aprons.
These are simple to make - no patterns are necessary-and the end result looks anything but simple! Just like in Martha's scrapbook layouts, she uses layers of fabrics and trims when making her aprons. The class will feature videos which will introduce you to the tools necessary to complete the projects as well as tutorial videos and a Q/A session with the instructor. Martha will also share some of her favorite sources for fabrics and ideas on how to use your aprons when completed. Students will need to have access to a sewing machine but will only need to be familiar with a straight and zig-zag stitch to complete these projects so beginners are welcome!
These are simple to make - no patterns are necessary-and the end result looks anything but simple! Just like in Martha's scrapbook layouts, she uses layers of fabrics and trims when making her aprons. The class will feature videos which will introduce you to the tools necessary to complete the projects as well as tutorial videos and a Q/A session with the instructor. Martha will also share some of her favorite sources for fabrics and ideas on how to use your aprons when completed. Students will need to have access to a sewing machine but will only need to be familiar with a straight and zig-zag stitch to complete these projects so beginners are welcome!
Rose is so sweet! And how nice that your assistant manager was able to find her and get her to a good home with you.
Posted by: callista | March 06, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Love your projects!!! Can`t wait to see you at the scrap a licious weekend! Is the sneak peek from the workshop you teach on saturday?
Posted by: Vivian | March 06, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Vivian...yes it is :)
Posted by: Martha Bonneau | March 06, 2009 at 12:25 PM
that dress form is so lovely (my mom's name is Rose, too.)
Scraplicious sounds like it'll be fun- (Hi Viv-wink!) and I wish I could go.
I need to get some of that sticky back canvas, can I get it at a store or is it by internet only?
I signed up for your Sis class-yay!
Posted by: danielle | March 06, 2009 at 02:27 PM
Can't wait to see what you do with the Anthem line from Sass!
Posted by: Nevis | March 06, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Rose is just fab! I love that canvas bag!! Have a great weekend!
XoXo
Amy
Posted by: ScrappyAmy | March 06, 2009 at 04:59 PM
the sneak looks gorgeous. I wish I could come to the scrapalicious weekend eventhough I live in the Netherlands
the purse looks awesome too
xoxo
Emine
Posted by: Emine | March 06, 2009 at 05:33 PM
I'm already signed up for the apron class! Can't wait for it to start!
Posted by: Bekka | March 08, 2009 at 04:33 PM
What a wonderful blog! I love all your creations...stunning.
I'll have to check back often. Have a great day!
Posted by: Pamela Susan | March 09, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Oh, and Rose is quite the find! I love thrift store treasures!
Posted by: Pamela Susan | March 09, 2009 at 02:44 PM
I am ready to try an apron... I seem to recall making a bean bag when I was first shown a needle and thread... age 7??
Posted by: Ayleash | March 10, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Love your projects!!! That dress form is so lovely!
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