When Legs Attack!

(pic from dailymail.co.uk)

I think my left leg is trying to kill me. No, really. Last Friday I got bad toe infection and yesterday I went to reach for something and I felt a pop in the back of my leg and was in pain. Luckily it looks like a bad case of tendinitis stemming from an old running injury from 3 years ago and not a rupture, but I find out for sure tomorrow when I see the Sports Doc.

Needless to say, my awesome vintage giveaway may be postponed until next week when I have a better handle on my foot situation. BLEH.

Giveaway Poll Results

The results are in and the Vintage Grab Bag giveaway won by a landslide. Over 50% of you prefer a little bit of everything and that is what you will get! I will post my giveaway in the next day or so. It will be a doozy so keep your eyes peeled.

Choose Your Own GIVEAWAY

I have been hinting at a giveaway for awhile now. I am having problems deciding on what kind of giveaway though. Since you all will be the ones entering, I thought I would let you vote on the giveaway you like best!

THE POLL IS NOW CLOSED. You can view the results here. Thanks to everyone who voted and good luck in the giveaway!

My Latest Swap Adventures

I just finished a fun apron swap hosted by the awesome Hot Mama Apron Swap blog. The theme was pin-ups so you know I had to do it! I have a ton of apron patterns, so I like to do these swaps so I am forced to get going on a pattern since it always helps to have a specific goal. This one was was a little bittersweet though because my beloved Singer 6268 sewing machine died on me and may not be fixable (I'll hear more by the end of the week). So I had to finish the apron with a borrowed machine as my back-ups are also waiting for service since I am a poor grad student.

But I digress...

To the above right you can see the pattern I used and to the left the end product. I originally wanted to add a pocket at the bottom of the apron where the ball trim is, but due to the way the pattern is put together (the pattern is slashed at the bottom and an extra ruffle piece is laid in, then restitched to the rest of the apron) the pocket kept making the apron lay weird. I think I know how to fix it when I make this again or I may just add on a top-stitched pocket. The instructions also call to add the bib piece by top-stitching to the waistband, instead of sandwiching it, which I will definitely modify next time around because it is just weird to me. I also think I will line the bib pieces, which the pattern also didn't call for. Since this is a 40s pattern I get the minimal use of fabric, but lining the bib will give a cleaner look and strengthen it.

Anyhoo, I am pretty pleased about this first try. I overshot on the ruffle length so there is a ton of yardage in them there ruffles, which actually works on this apron. I also adore ball fringe and the matching fabric bows. If anyone has a tried and true way to tie bows- I'm all ears. Mine turn out alright, but I know there is a better way.

Oh yeah, here is the apron I got from the Hot Mama Swap. I totally LOVE it! Pin up cowgirls on yellow and red trim, all tied together with denim. What isn't there to love?!? I have the perfect pair of red cowboy boots to wear with this when I cook.. and nothing else... needless to say, my husband loves this apron :)

Hello Lucky Save the Date Giveaway (closed)

My favorite wedding blog Ruffled is having a digital wedding Save the Date giveaway from awesome online designer Hello Lucky. If you don't know Hello Lucky, you will love their designs. One of my favs is the rockabilly design in the lower left corner.

Ruffled will pick TWO winners, but the giveaway ends June 13th  so get on over there and enter!