T-shirt Transformation is the new design I have been very excited with and wrote about a while back. I am thrilled with the results but am still trying to figure out the best way to capture it on camera. There are several new postings in the store but the pictures do NOT do them justice. The concept was born from a shopper interested in a full apron but not interested in the halter style. It was uncomfortable on her neck. I’ve been letting that simmer in the back of my mind as life has continued and then an idea erupted into a rolling boil: what if I used a t-shirt as the bodice of a full apron? I have made several incarnations including the sleeves, excluding the sleeves and one I decided not to use the neckline, so it is a halter style! This line shows much promise as well as being another terrific way to repurpose a fun t-shirt. Seriously, you almost cannot attend an event without getting one and how many t’s does one wardrobe need?! And what about the darling design that suddenly pops a hole almost at the hemline. These aprons will wash and wear beautifully and bring a new pizzazz to any kitchen or project. Please check them out and let me know what you think.

Now that my personal life is calming a bit, I’ve begun perusing craft sites & blogs. OMG! One could easily get lost (spend hours) reading posts, looking at tutorials, etc. It is really awesome to see what other people are creating as that seems to jumpstart my creativity. Funny how those seem to be connected. It seems the internet is just filled with people letting their creative out - that is the revolution aspect. The variety of crafts is amazing! There are things I would love to try but time gets in the way.  I am ALREADY having trouble finding enough time to sew/craft what I already love! My personal journey is the evolution; as I learn to incorporate the internet into my personal craft space. One of the first sites I’ve found that is absolutely terrific is whatthecraft.com. Crazy name, wide range of crafts, really good. I encourage you to go check it out and you will get hooked like me.

This website is evolving as the business does – the latest addition to the former is the ability for the reader to comment. It would be great to get  feedback from ya’ll.  “Love this”; “not so much”, or “can u take another pic of this one? ” I am  feeling my way along so please help a girl out!
On another note, the fall craft season is upon us. Isn’t it hard to believe with days and days of 100 + weather, we have to start thinking of corduroy, velvet and Christmas but it is indeed that time for the busy crafter. I’m beginning to look at the craft shows for this fall so pass on anything you love!

Welcome – I have spent the weekend working diligently on a new design for aprons as well as getting my commercial machine to work so that I can make purses. Wow, now if I just had enough time to sew, sew, sew. Actually, I’ve been able to sqeeze in some good sewing time the last couple of weeks and have some new items I need to take pics of so I can get them posted. Hope life is proceeding well for all of you.

I’m Lee Ann and I’m still a craft junkie. The more creative I feel, the more I wish I could be home crafting. Then I spend lunch hour shopping, looking for fantastic and unique items that deserve a second chance at a useful life. The obvious and much beloved blue jeans converted to a purse, with pockets and zipper intact. Then there are the less common sweaters converted into bags. How about bib overalls made into an apron? And things just continue, as widespread as your imagination. A belt to use as a purse handle. T-shirts and towels converted to cloth diaper inserts. Emboidered dish towels as accents on an apron. I have loved the idea of upcycling, repurposing, reclaiming, or whatever you want to call it all my life. I am a child of the 70′s and denim is near and dear to my heart. And I love the beautifully designed quilts of today, but must admit that a quilt made from leftovers of the family’s clothing grabs me much more. As if it ties into my love of history – like if the quilt could talk, what stories would the different pieces tell?!