DIY Ruffle Tote

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Remember my first ruffle tote? Well, I made another one! Only this one, (in my humble opinion), is TEN times more beautiful! Being as I am a classical music lover, I am in love with this tote. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. It's just SO pretty!

Okay, now that I'm done patting myself on the back, let's look at some pictures!

Front side

The top ruffle. I serged the edges using only one needle instead of two, and I used a tan thread to match. It looks so perfect, and works better than just zig-zagging the edges like I did in my other tote.

I removed the basting stitches from the top ruffle, but left them in the others. After all, they don't show, right?

Fabric flowers. I detest making these things, because it's just such a pain to try to make them look right, but it's worth every minute of it. They add the perfect finishing touch to this tote. I followed this tutorial to make them, except I sewed them together instead of just gluing them. I just safety-pinned them on so they can be removed for washing. (That's my pretty excuse for not wanting to try to sew them onto the bag....clever huh?)

Inside view

The ruffles end [peacefully] at the sides....they're actually pieced on the other side, but it doesn't show at all due to the ruffling.

Underneath view of the ruffles

Back side. It's just as pretty as the front!

And here's both of them having a ruffle tote bag reunion. I made the ruffles go further up on the new tote, and I really like the effect! 

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DIY Spring Wreath

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I love wreaths...they make everything pretty even when it's 6 degrees out. So, I especially love this new spring wreath I just made! I wanted it to have a definite spring look, so I chose a pussy willow branch, some baby's breath and a peony. It's definitely a simple wreath, but I think that just makes it more aauthentically spring-y.

Flowers: Walmart, $2 and $3

Wreath: Walmart, $4.50

Letter: Meijer, $3

FYI: I got the supplies at Walmart because it is the only craft store in my area...I usually try to avoid it at all costs due to an overall lack of quality.

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And, coming very soon is this.....

...just as soon as I finish the hem and take pictures.

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Chevron 'n' Flowers Apron

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This apron is SO cute!! I made it for a friend's birthday. I used Riley Blake chevron, and some floral fabric that I got at a local fabric store many moons ago. 

Here's the details:

Cut out pieces as follows:

waistband 21-1/2 x 6-1/2

body (chevron) 37-1/2 x 18-1/2

bottom accent piece 37-1/2 x 6-1/2

tails 37-1/2 x 6-1/2

Pretty simple, huh? My floral pieces were already cut out to the right dimension from a previous project. Jealous? I thought so.

Follow directions for a Basic Apron, except obviously the pieces will be put together differently than in that pattern. Other than that, simple as pie!!

Have fun!!

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