Within Ravelry, I am in a group called Sew Obsessed. Obviously, it’s for knitters/crocheters who love to sew in their spare time. Recently, there was a call for an apron swap. I have still not had a chance to make myself another apron, so I thought this would be the perfect motivation to not only make myself a new apron but to also make an apron for someone else. I could share the love, so to speak. Though I have not even started to make an apron for either, I received an apron from my swap partner yesterday.
It’s so bright and cheery. When I pulled it out of the package, I smiled.
Though I only expected the apron, my swap partner Betty included many goodies from the kitchen friendly to the taste-bud friendly:
A card
A card set
4 dishcloths
2 cutting boards
Candy fruit slices
Dark Chocolate with orange flavoring
Orange scented candle
Thank you so much, Betty!
Faithful readers, I know I promised alpaca fleece, more Sammy and a custom knitting bag, but household chores are calling me. I have ignored them too long. Plus, I would like to eat homemade food tonight. I’m thinking potato soup. I have some pork stock that should provide a great building block. I will try and post again tomorrow with the fleece pictures.
Until then, here’s a sneak peak of how the woven pillow is turning out.
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July 15, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Karen
Marie, that is the most CHEERFUL swap package I’ve ever seen! You can’t help but smile just looking at the colors and all that fun. And I love the shot of your pillow cover and can’t wait to see it all finished. :)
July 15, 2008 at 4:39 pm
MrPuffy
Totally cute apron! Awesome Swap.
Your woven pillow is amazing. Can’t wait to see more pics and hear all about it :)
July 15, 2008 at 5:29 pm
windyridge
Ok I LOVE that pillow. Can’t wait to see the details. I’d like to try it!
July 16, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Steph
Marie,
I’m in the Sew Obsessed Ravelry group, but managed to miss the apron swap. What a cool package you got! I love the candy fruit slices. They were the first thing my eyes were drawn to. I thought they were little soaps. The texture of your woven pillow is so interesting to look at - how the knitted strips flow over and under each other.
July 17, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Bernadette
Wow! What a colorful swap package and apron! Reminds me of the 50’s designs - such pretty fabrics! I look forward to seeing your designs!
The woven pillow is beautiful. You know, the first time I saw entrelac, I thought that’s how it was done! :) This looks so pretty and soft!
July 19, 2008 at 9:19 am
Anne
What a nice apron and package! That pillow is looking amazing! I really like how that turns out when you get the weaving part done - where’s the pattern from?
July 20, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Rosanne - Firefly Nights
I’ve seen a number of aprons shown on blogs recently but you’re right, this one is very cheerful. I think I like it better than all the others. Your swap partner also color coordinated everything so well. What a nice package.
July 21, 2008 at 11:42 am
Vicki
The apron is so sweet, I really like the sunny mix of colors, pillow looks very nice!! Can’t wait to see it done.
Vicki
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