San-Dee is an Apron Goddess

Happy 4th to San-Dee
and the rest of you apron lovers!

San-Dee is an apron lover. She loves to sew aprons, join swaps, and alter pre-existing patterns.
Isn't this apron beautiful?

San-Dee says " This picture was taken when I received my vintage apron swap package. It's reversible, made from a tablecloth, and the creator's own pattern. Of course, since this picture was taken in April, I've had my hair cut and major surgery, so though this looks like me, it's not really me.....more info is available on my blog Sno-Wear. It needs sprucing up, that hasn't happened yet because my recovery has been more intense that I thought it would be. Any questions, just ask."

Well, I asked. San-Dee is recovering from a bi-lateral mastectomy. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in her right breast and what is considered "stage zero" in her left. "Stage zero" is the growth of abnormal cells that could turn to cancer. Instead of going in for biopsies every 6 months she took matters into her own hands and had it all eradicated. Talk about being pro-active!

This apron is one she made for the Garden Apron Swap hosted by Lucy and Shawnee. Her partner had a garden apron so she made her a garden party apron, which is double layer with vintage fabric that is sheer and embossed. Through the vintage cloth we can see the beautiful floral fabric. San-Dee decided this would be a great apron for entertaining on her partner's deck in the summer months. As you can see she is a talented apron maker. She also recently joined the "I Love Lucy" apron swap with Shawnee over at Shawnee's Tangled Tales. I know I can't wait to see what she comes up with. If the above apron is any indication of her talents I know it will be beautiful and who ever the recipient is will be a very lucky apron wearer.

San-Dee, you are rockin' cancer and rockin' the sewing machine. Keep up the good work. As for the rest of you out there go see San-Dee and wish her a long life of health, happiness, and lots of apron sewing!

Apron Goddess Kat

Meet Kat from The Kat's Tail. She is fairly new to this world we call blogging and has been with us since March, jumping on the "swaps" band wagon. In this picture she is wearing an apron she made for The Sassy Flirty Apron Swap hosted by Lucy and Shawnee.

Kat says "Don't I look like Heidie looking for Hansel in this adorable apron I made for a swap partner? I wanted to keep it so bad! It made me feel pretty. I love an apron that makes me feel feminine."

This lovely little apron made it's way from Kat's loving hands in Florida to a lucky recipient in Canada. Didn't she do a fabulous job?

Now meet Dilly, this is Kat's dog who was lucky enough to benefit from the linens she used for her apron swap. Kat says "Dilly is modeling her apron from bits and scraps left over from my swap partner's apron. I couldn't bear to toss any part of the vintage fabric away! This is where you are supposed to say "Aaaawwww!"

It turns out that Kat is also talented at making costumes. She has her granddaughter model the costumes she makes.

Here we have a fairy with crumpled wings and a beautiful dress that looks like it belongs on a doll. I am thinking that Kat's grandchildren must have some pretty awesome costumes when it come to Halloween.

Not only can Kat sew, but she can put together a floral arrangement. She is a Master Gardener through the University of Central Florida. She is a a Seminole Community College Floral Art Instructor and Partner of a Floral Shop called Country Club Flower Shop. To top it all off Kat is also and an Event Coordinator.

I'm exhausted looking at the things she can do and am wondering where she finds the time to do it all.

So, head on over and give Kat a shout out at The Kat's Tail. If you live in Kat's neck of the woods be sure to keep Country Club Flower Shop in mind when you need flowers for that special occasion (it is listed on her site where they deliver).