Sewing LINKY Party! Calling all SEWING Goddesses

Do your friends call you the supreme sewing queen? Join the party!
The Sewing Party at Dandelion House!

Calling all Sewing Goddesses! 

Starting today and every Tuesday in the month of May we'll meet here each week and keep each other in stitches!

NO RULES

Share anything you've sewn with your own two hands in any category.

 Here are some examples to get your juices flowing!

Aprons, Clothes, Crafts, Curtains, Table Cloths, Runners,Tea Towels, Quilts, Home Decor Projects, DIY and more!

Plus there will be a surprise GIVEAWAY along the way!

Mother's day is days away ( May 11th)  and I just had to share this simple Made to Match apron pattern I picked up at Joanne's Fabric Store last week. It's a Kwik Sew Apron pattern for Misses, Girls, and dolls too. Spring is taking it's sweet time to warm up here in the northeast so I'm gonna do some a little inside " sewing" while I wait things to warm up outside.
I couldn't get enough of all the beautiful floral patterns available for quilting, crafting, and sewing. If my budget would have allowed I could have gotten really carried away, but, I was able to restrain myself and chose 12 different patterns for a total of 6 Misses sized aprons.
My mom is going to sew along with me. She's making three and I'm making three.
The larger pattern  in the following photos will make up the body of the apron and the smaller, contrasting print will make up the large hem on the bottom and the pocket.

 

I love this modern red, black and white colorway. It's modern, fresh and funky!

Have you noticed all the orange-y, coral-y, color in fashion and home decor lately? While I love all things faded, time worn and well loved, I am equally crazy about COLOR. This fabric makes me feel as if summer is already in full swing. I swear I could hear the bees buzzing around me when I pulled it off of the shelf at the store.

This one is just about as cheery and inspiring as it gets...It's covered in bold and encouraging sweet sayings that make you feel young and as if anything is possible! 

Who wouldn't want to be covered in that while you work? 

I can't wait to see your sewing projects!

Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop # 154 and SPRING TICKLES

 

Dear farmgirls! Welcome back to the Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop! Week # 154 is live and ready for your fabulous posts from far and wide. There is so much beauty and business tied up in springtime... It's just the breath of fresh air we all need after a long, cold winter... Soon that will be a faded memory... The more greening of the earth, colorful flowers we see and springtime activities we get involved in the better. 

Are you ready to get hopping? You know what to do so bring it on... Farmgirl Style! 

You don't have to live on a farm to join this hop!

 Farmgirl is a Condition of the Heart~ MaryJaneButters 

Brag a little ( or a lot ) about your farmgirl talents! Include lots of photos of your farm, crafts, animals, quilts, home decor projects and thrifty make overs, your backyard garden, chicken coop, recipes, studio or workshop. You get the idea! Please include the Farmgirl Friday button ( or link back here ) in your post and remember to share this hop with all of your blogging friends! 
 Be sure to visit your Farmgirl Friday Hostess for more great farmgirl posts! 
Heidi of My Simple Country Living 
and White Wolf Summit Farmgirl Blog
And, Debbie of Farmgirl Unleashed 

 

Lastly, if you've got an extra minute, come on by the Beach Farmgirl Blog to see what's tickling my spring funny-bone! 

As always, we thank you for your loyal and continued participation... It's YOUR posts that make FARMGIRL FRIDAY such an inspiring and valuable resource for our readers! 

Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop # 153 + My EASY Spring Wreath

Dear friends,
Welcome back to the Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop # 153.
It's great to be back after a little blog break last week... We missed you!
This week I was able to get some spring decorating done. We're hosting Easter Brunch and I needed a quick and pretty pick me up for one of my grapevine wreaths.

 

I always use silk flowers because they hold up to the fickle spring weather we have. 

Rather than buy a bunch of single blooms I purchased two 6 ' long garlands and wrapped them around each other. 

Then I laid it down on top of the wreath in a circle and attached it with garden wire ties every 6- 8 inches until it was snug and secure.

That covered the wreath quickly and gave it a pretty blossomy look but I wanted to add a few more decorative details so 

I added some additional clip-on daisy's and a cute bumblebee with sparkly wings for a final touch of spring.

He's tucked in nicely amongst the flower petals where he'll be safe from any April showers headed our way.

 I got all my supplies from Michael's Craft Store on sale for 60 % off which was a steal compared to what you could pay for a custom made wreath. Best of all, it really was easy. It took me all of 40 minutes to put it all together and take photos too! And no hot-glue gun mess either!

 It's just screams sunshine and happiness doesn't it? Who doesn't need more of that?

Now it's your turn! Show us what cha got!

Heidi, Debbie and I are always anxious to see what you've all been up to!

Be sure to visit your Farmgirl Friday Hostess for more great farmgirl posts! 

Heidi of My Simple Country Living 
and White Wolf Summit Farmgirl Blog
And, Debbie of Farmgirl Unleashed 

You don't have to live on a farm to join this hop!

 Farmgirl is a Condition of the Heart~ MaryJaneButters 

Brag a little ( or a lot ) about your farmgirl talents! Include lots of photos of your farm, crafts, animals, quilts, home decor projects and thrifty make overs, your backyard garden, chicken coop, recipes, studio or workshop. You get the idea! Please include the Farmgirl Friday button ( or link back here ) in your post and remember to share this hop with all of your blogging friends!

 Enter up to three entries per hop! 

Wishing you beauty, joy and love...and a very HAPPY EASTER with those you hold dear...! 
Love, Deb