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Thursday, June 13 2013

What a fun hop with such talent and goodies! Laura Kelly's new fabric line available at Joann's!
Fabric: http://www.joann.com/holiday-inspirations-patriotic-fabric-america-the-beautiful/zprd_12267134aButtons
Buttons: http://www.buttonsgaloreandmore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LK151

Since I also run a B&B I am wearing aprons everyday. I have been making them for all occasions and have been upcycling men's shirts into full length aprons called "Shirt Tails!" I had the perfect blue shirt for this hop and will now have a wonderful apron to wear for my USA visiting guests! I decided to try and use all of the fabric and extra shirt pieces to create a collection for the B&B to entertain with a USA theme!

(oops, looks like I used the Italian spelling of my name! Mama Mia!)

Now for the fun part finishing the apron! I added some buttons, a ruffled flower to the collar! Check out all the wonderful designs below! Laura Kelly and Jen Goode hosted a fun energetic hop, loved the goodies, so sweet (candy was too!)

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Posted by: Debra Quartermain AT 01:00 am | Permalink | 6 Comments | Email

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Posted by Eileen hull on 06/13/2013 - 01:33 AM

What a great idea Debra! Love this recycling idea...

Posted by Laura Kelly on 06/13/2013 - 09:21 AM

So totally cute. I love that it is made from a shirt. Your creativity inspires me!

Posted by Lorine on 06/13/2013 - 11:07 AM

Great minds think alike. Love the apron.

Posted by barbara macaskill on 06/13/2013 - 11:51 AM

I LOVE this apron! I am not an apron kind of girl but this apron has changed that! I am thinking of which shirt I am going to use to make this! I can see a Salvation Army trip in my very near future so I can buy some shirts and try this out! What a great gift idea! Must make some to keep on hand for last minute gift giving!!! TFS!

Posted by Laura Bray on 06/13/2013 - 12:26 PM

I love this project Debra! What a great way re purpose idea for a shirt.

Posted by Tracy McLennon on 06/13/2013 - 10:56 PM

I adore this apron! I just may have to take up sewing!

Magical Mimi to Grandlittles, I love to create, decorate & celebrate. Sharing joy and inspiration from our 200 year old home, Quartermain House B&B on the east coast of Canada.

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