Hey Cupcake! (this is harder than it looks)
I'm working on this little apron for a dress. I know, another apron. But when I said I was on an apron kick I meant it. This one is turning our super cute but my machine applique work is harder than I thought it would be. I don't have much experience with it and I think it's another one of those things that just takes lots of practice. But overall I'm pleased.
The stitches on the teapot are sort of wobbly. Especially the handle. I really like this fabric though because it makes it look like a chintz teapot (don't you think?).
I started with this. Some sketches and fabric choices.
Here's where I'm at now. Not bad for a novice (as long as nobody look close). Don't you just want that cupcake?! Fun!
I think it's a great first try! I love how it says tea party at the bottom.
Posted by: heather | April 02, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Jona..WOW! You are amazing!
Posted by: Tammy | April 02, 2008 at 04:45 PM
I love how you have tea party at the bottom. What machine are you using?
Posted by: sharon k | April 02, 2008 at 05:36 PM
I just love all that you do! Fantastic and F-U-N!!!
Posted by: Jackie | April 02, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Sew inspiring! I tried to find the New Look pattern that you mentioned a few days back - no luck so far...
Posted by: Anita | April 02, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Thanks for the comment on my patch work purse! I love the tea pot! Very cute! Meg
Posted by: Meg | April 02, 2008 at 07:12 PM
I love this! It's so cute, I especially love the extra details like the tea bag and the steam. Great job!
Posted by: Nikki | April 02, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Love it.
I have had issues when trying to satin stitch around appliques. Some of my kids shirts are quite wonky.
Posted by: lera | April 02, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Sew very adorable!!!
i love the french knot flower...going to do this on my daughters uniforms!
Posted by: Amy S. | April 02, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Oh my goodness, that is SO cute!! LOVE how you put the words underneath too.. so cute!!!! You amaze me!!
Posted by: Michelle | April 03, 2008 at 05:10 AM
Jona, the apron is great! I really like pictures taken "in progress". I can never remember to do that - probably because the picture taking ,for me, is the least fun part. Your whole bkog has a fresh, springy air to it.
Posted by: Pam | April 03, 2008 at 06:58 AM
Jona-
I think we're always hardest on ourselves...the apron turned out great. The details and colors used are the best, beautiful job!
Posted by: Marie | April 03, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Jona I love it. Don't point out your parts you don't like! If you'd say nothing we wouldn't have even looked there. The whole thing is super super cute. I've been wanting to do that very thing. I have fabric that would make a darling teapot. You've made me want to do it very soon now.
Posted by: nanette | April 03, 2008 at 09:27 AM
absolutely adore this!!!
Posted by: Nicole Falk | April 03, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Your work is absolutely beautiful. How in the world do you do it all? I enjoyed my visit to your blog.
Posted by: Valerie | April 03, 2008 at 06:36 PM
I just took my first applique class and I think yours looks great! What fabric is that? The teapot one? I love it!
Posted by: Tammy | April 05, 2008 at 09:52 PM