Monday, December 3, 2012

Christmas Apron

There is so much to do this time of year! I'm not getting as much sewing done as I would like. I did manage to finish this cute little Christmas apron. My daughter was kind enough to model it for us!
It was a panel and only took a couple of hours to make. It had to be cut out and hemmed all around the edges. The ties had to be finished and the pocket added.  Here is the panel I bought.

I bought the panel this past summer while on vacation. It was a fun project to make and I plan on wearing it during Christmas dinner. We have dinner at our house for our family. I hope to hear some nice comments about it!

On a sad note, our cat, Ricky, passed away. He was 15 1/2 years old. He died quite suddenly. It took me awhile to be able to write about him. He kept me company while the kids were at school. We're all quite upset about it. We'll miss him dearly.





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20 comments:

  1. Auntie EmDecember 3, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Love the apron, and the cute model!

    So sorry about Ricky. At least he was having a good life right up until the very last minute.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonDecember 3, 2012 at 10:19 PM

      Thanks, Auntie Em! It's so hard to lose a pet but we're doing better now. Looking forward to the guild's Christmas party!

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  2. Carin@UllhärvanDecember 4, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Ricky! My cat, Pella, is also over 15 and the last couple days she has become very old. She almost can't get up into the sofa. It's so hard to take the decision when the loved animals don't have a pleasent life anymore.
    I love your apron!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonDecember 4, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      Thank you so much for understanding. Ricky was sick but not bad enough to think he was at the end of his life. He got up one morning, was playing, and just had a heart attack. We were in shock! He went so fast. I hope your kitty gets back to enjoying her life again. You know they have 9 lives!

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  3. en construccionDecember 4, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    What pretty apron! ..-I love it!
    Greetings from Argentina!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Rosemary, So sorry to hear about Ricky, I am sure you miss him.
    The apron is very cute, you will look very festive for Christmas dinner.
    Linda N.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonDecember 4, 2012 at 10:08 AM

      Thanks, Linda. We already do miss him. He went so fast. I guess it's better this way but hard to get used to. Glad you like the apron!

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  5. AprilDecember 4, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    So sorry about Ricky. Our MaoMao is a very special part of our lives and it would hurt to lose him. Our pets become special and important parts of our lives. The apron is very cute and I like the quilt that Ricky is sitting on. Have a great day.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonDecember 4, 2012 at 10:10 AM

      Thanks so much, April. It's so hard to not have Ricky around. My kids are in college and only come home weekends. My husband works long days. It's quite lonely around here. Ricky loved sitting on my quilts! Glad you like the apron and my quilt!

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  6. Livin' Blue QuilterDecember 4, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Rosemary, my heatfelt sympathy to you and your family for Ricky. We lost our family pet in December, so I really feel your loss. I love the apron. I should be making gifts, but just can't quite get motivated. Hang in there!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonDecember 4, 2012 at 11:52 AM

      My motivation is gone too! I'm hoping it will pick up soon. Thanks for your understanding. It really is comforting.

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  7. JulieroseDecember 4, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    So sorry about your loss of Ricky--I know how difficult that can be--our pets are part of our family.

    I love that apron, so cute on your daughter...Julierose

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonDecember 4, 2012 at 11:19 PM

      Thanks, Julierose. So sad that our pets get older. Glad you like the apron too!

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  8. SharonDecember 5, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Aw...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our pets become such a part of the family and it is difficult when they are gone. {{HUGS}}
    The apron your lovely daughter is wearing turned out so cute!

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  9. FarahLinDecember 7, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Oh so sorry to hear about Ricky, I'm sure he'll be missed dearly.

    That is such an adorable apron, Rosemary and your daughter looks lovely in it! =)

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  10. UnknownDecember 9, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I'm so sorry to read about your sweet cat that passed away. My sincere condolences....

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonDecember 10, 2012 at 4:52 PM

      Thanks so much, Karin. It's so comforting to hear such nice words.

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