I'm sorry I'm sorry!

Thanks to everybody who has written over the past several months. I apologize for disappearing and the long silence. Just so you know, I haven't really been writing to anyone, even my Mom (wouldn't you say, Mom?). So if you didn't get a response from me, you are in very good company and again, I apologize. The good news is, I've passed qualifying exams in my program so I am now officially... officially... well, I passed. It's a hurdle which is now behind me. But enough of that, I know the most urgent thing on your collective minds is: The Apron!

It is a pattern from the Paisley Pincushion and is called "Scalloped Apron". There is no number listed on my envelope. I got mine from Newark Dressmaker Supply. You can also get it online at Keepsake Quilting. No doubt it is available in other places but those are the two I know off the top of my head. So go to it, have fun with aprons!

I have not been entirely unproductive, though the last few months have been a struggle in many ways. Some things I've been working on:

hand-embroidered small clothes


the white sweater--finally finished!

with a decorative side seam

some embroidery completed a looooong time ago...september maybe? (Kit by Kristin Nicholas--I highly recommend!)

And more recently, a tatted edging

which up close looks like this

There's more--lots of swatches, a green shawl, various stuffed things... Looking back on it I guess I haven't let the creative side of my life stop completely, for which I am very grateful. I will be back...

Comments

[June]

Congratulations on passing the quals! I never doubted you. But I hope you still are enjoying the process of the education...?

[grumperina]

I knew you were kicking in there somewhere, not lost forever! The sweater is gorgeous! Not sure what I like more - the lovely collar, or the fancy side seams :).

[Charleen]

Congratulations and thanks for the apron info! Your tatting is very cool. I've tried but can't seem to get the hang of it.

[claudia]

Delightful to see you blogging again.

[Emily]

Congratulations! It's smooth sailing now- just a matter of time.

All of your projects look great. And welcome back!

[diana]

Finally! And I love that new white sweater. Tell me more about the closure.

[Sheila Mayhew]

The white sweater is sweet - with the fancy seams. Is it a pattern or a creation of yours?

Thanks

Sheila