My Vintage Inspired Apron Reminds me of Jane Austin

Do you remember this apron?

This was the apron I made last year.  It's a one of a kind.  I used lots of vintage handkerchiefs, vintage doilies, handmade flower and an soft old sheet.   I can't imagine cooking in it but what a special hostess apron it would make.  Or perhaps a hostess gift for someone special that you have your upcoming holiday dinner with.

If I was a vendor at a fair or market or had my own little shop I would have loved to kept this one.

I'm taking orders for specialty aprons and pillows.  If you're interested in having something totally unique made, I love to create one for  you.  You can also visit my Etsy store, Cotton Pickin Cute here.  I'm just starting to list some new/old things.  You can email me here @ cottonpickincute@hotmail.com,  if you'd like to talk about something you'd like that's not in the store now.  Take a peek at these items in my shop.  (sorry about the big spaces - blogger doesn't seem to be cooperating with my photos today).

I've linked to the following Parties.  Have fun ya'll.

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I'm so glad you could stop by and visit me today.  If you enjoyed your visit I would love to hear it in a comment.  They really do mean a lot to me.

Hugs...Tracy :)

My Friends Bless My Life

Hey Ya'll.  It's finally Friday I bet a lot of you have smiles on your face.  I hope you're all looking forward to a fun weekend.  I also want to wish all you Mothers a Happy Mothers Day!


I been  online too much lately.  It seems harder and harder to find the time.  I am never home alone.  With both Neil semi-retired and working at home and my MIL here all the time it can be really frustrating.  I used to get so much more done when I had the day to myself.  I could get the house clean and still have time to craft and blog.  I miss keeping up with you all so much.  I hate that I never get time just to visit.

This week I got the most wonderful surprise from my sweet friend Sarah at Gypsy Mermaid Life.  She sent me a birthday gift to celebrate my 50th birthday.  She is one creative gal.  Just look at this beautiful cross that she made.  I just love it!  It has a music sheet in the background with beautiful pearls and trimmed in velvet ribbon.  And she also sent this darling pincushion that she created using a vintage jello mold, a fun cheery fabric and pretty pins.  I couldn't have been more pleased or thrilled.  Thank you Honey!

I will have to enjoy my cross from afar.  My MIL who's name is cross by the way, seems to have claimed it.  She just loved it and I didn't have the heart to say it's mine.  With the Alzheimer's, she tends to take lots of little things and put in her purse or somewhere in her room.  But I clean that room so I will enjoy seeing it and enjoy knowing she is enjoying it.  See Sarah you've blessed more than one with your gift.  If you know Sarah you already know what a sweet and kind person she is.  I am now a blogger because she took a chance on me and let me join her for my very 1st swap even though I hadn't even started my own blog yet.  Please stop by and visit her  and check out her Etsy shop.

 I'm going to try to get some more blogging done over the next couple of days.  I have a giveaway to share with you and some exciting news to share.  So stay tuned.


Hugs....Tracy :)