The Ultimate Women's Work Apron

We're in the full swing of moving right now, but I wanted to take the time to respond to several emails I've received this week. I've gotten many requests to talk about the Women's Work Aprons I make since a couple of people have talked about them recently.

I posted on this before, but will give you a little more detail here. I'll have a full post on these in February when our apron store is in full operable order. This one is our most popular pattern, but when the store opens, you will find many others, full body and waist style.

(These patterns are patent pending, and MakeMineBeautiful is a legally registered trademark)

These aprons truly are the Ultimate Women's Work Apron. Who wouldn't want to look cute while they work. And is always my motto, they are pretty & practical fun things to have. They're almost a must for the woman business professional.

We've made a few changes in the manufacturing process so that we can offer these great work aprons for a reduced price of $42.

These are sturdy work aprons, designed to last. Made from Home Dec weight fabrics.

There is a snap-on/removable washable cloth.

The center is scooped at the bottom so that the apron does not shift while you work, sit, or climb.

The waistband is adjustable and snaps together for better stability.

There are 4 pockets, 2 large, 2 small.

There is a scissor loop, 3 loops on the opposite side to hold smaller things. (I use mine for tweezers and chalk markers.)

There is a double loop at the bottom to hold a small hammer and a tape measure.

*The picture shows an external loop on the side where the cloth is. I've removed that because the focus testers said it interferes with the scissors.

The pockets and the apron base are all lined for stability.

The waistband is slightly scooped at the top so that it fits a woman's hips better.

These are so comfortable that, even with the pockets filled, you forget you're wearing them.

Comes to you with a professional grade fabric protector applied so that your apron is cleanable without having to wash.

Go ahead and grab one for yourself! You'll want to be ready for all of those new How-To series starting all across blogland this year, including mine, and you'll be geared to start sewing, building, crafting, and painting with one of these on your waist.

The following patterns are currently available:

The one above that says Pattern #4, and these:

You can currently find them for purchase here:

The Ultimate Women's Work Apron

You'll love this one! There is no other apron like this on the market!

See Kathy at Creative Expressions decked out in hers and read her review. 

..........................Back to my packing now.

Remember to keep sending me your questions and suggestions about what you would like to learn in my new Home Decor Series.

I'm a Designer and I'm a Seamstress. So What Does That Mean for You?

WARNING: This is a very long post, but there is a purpose to it. Read On.

I am a designer. I design. I decorate. I build. I paint. I create. I sew.  And I teach others to sew.

I do design work because I enjoy being able to bring a client's home to life and give it a personality

that it might not otherwise have had. I thrive on being able to bring a client's vision to fruition.

I decorate because I love to see beautiful art, accessories, furnishings, and paint make such a statement that it somehow moves me.

I build things because I just can't help myself. The more I make, the more I learn, so I keep going. I own most every tool known to man woman.

I paint things because it provides a transformation that gives you the biggest bang for your decorating buck.

And it makes me giddy to see that happen.

I create things because I collect so many trinkets I have no choice but to start making things with all of it.

And, I sew. I sew because it is my favorite thing to do. I sew because I get excited when I see the magic that takes shape from a piece of fabric. I sew because I can turn a bolt of fabric into a wonderful slipcover that can makeover an old sofa in an instant. And because I can make pillows with luscious trims and fabrics that look like you found them in a French Bed & Breakfast. I love to sew.

So where I am going with this?

Well, you've seen the whimsical, the philosophical, the nuturing, the fun side of me, and the side that can't shut up. Now I'm going to show you the serious side of me. The side that is all business. The side of me that makes a living. The side that only my clients see.

I want to share some of my design work with you. Some of my client's homes. And  some of what that seamstress side of me can do too.

And then, when you're done looking through the pictures, read about why I am writing this post, and how it can benefit you. I'm starting something new in February and I'd like for you to help me make it successful. I'll give you a hint. Would you like to learn sewing tips from a professional seamstress? Someone that can walk you through your project without headaches? Would you like to be able to ask a professional designer questions without having to bring them to your house? Do you need general advice on your home, or thorough advice on a project?

Then keep reading..................I can help.

Whew, that was a lot of picture editing!

Ok, here's the deal:

I love to teach people how to do things, and I want to start to teach you if you'd like to learn.

Starting in February, you'll see BRAND NEW features on my blog, customized for you, and by you.

I want to know what you want to know.

I want to teach you what you want to learn. It's that simple.

So what I'd like for you to do is tell me what that is. Do you need sewing tips?

Would you like to know how to make a corded pillow? With a zipper? Or a duvet? Or a slipcover? Maybe a bedskirt?

Would you like to know why you machine is giving you fits? What's causing that thread nesting? Why are you getting runs in your fabric when you sew? What size needle do you use for what type of fabric?

What is that sound your machine is making? How do you know when to oil it?

What is the difference in one paint vs another? How do you choose the right countertops for your kitchen.

I could keep asking you the questions, but I'd rather you tell me what you'd like for me to talk about, explain, show you, teach you, etc.

I want to help. Please help me by spreading the word.

I'm starting a Home Decor Help Series.

Starting in February:

The first Monday of every month will cover MACHINE MAINTENANCE

This is where I'll cover your machine troubleshooting questions.

The first Tuesday of every month will be TIPS ON TUESDAYS

This is where I'll give you the secret to tips and tricks in the workroom that can help you save time.

Feel free to submit your own tip for me to feature.

The second Wednesday of every month will be WEDNESDAY IN THE WORKROOM.

This is where I'll cover whatever I'm working on at the time. This is also where you'll learn to make wonderful creations for your own home and be able to add that extra bling without fear.

The second and fourth Friday of the month will be DESIGNER FRIDAY.

This is where I'll answer the questions you've submitted to me via email about your decorating and design dilemas or curiousities.

Your very own design forum, right here inside this blog.

So what do you think? Are you ready to get on board with me?

Start your questions right here in the comments thread.

I'll be gone until January 15th, and I'll leave this as the first post you see until then.

I want to give enough time for you to post your questions.

Please pass the word. IT'S FREE.

When I return, you'll see the new links to submit your questions in the header. I'm creating a navigation bar just for this so that you won't have to go back and find this post. And, I'll remind you a few days before each feature incase you've come up with a new question.

DISCLAIMER: (so to speak). I do not sew clothing, so I will not be covering that. If you have questions about quilting, well, I'm not a quilter. This is solely a home decor series.

My New Year's Blessing for You

We're busy packing and getting ready to travel back and forth from Colorado to Kentucky twice in the next two weeks, so I won't be able to be with you all very much during that time. That's over 5200 hard road miles. Yikes.

I will be visiting your blogs as much as I am able, but if you don't see me there, please understand. I'll catch up with you when I get settled in my new home.

I want to thank all of you who have visited my blog, and continued to help me grow this little dream of mine. I can't believe the amount of support one gets here in blogland, and I am truly thankful for each of you. I've learned so many tips from the creativity that is abundant in this little world of ours, and I've learned how to do so many new things, and made many new friends. I hope I have been able to be the inspiration to you that you have been to me.

That being said, here is my New Year's wish for all of my new friends out there in blogland..

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HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR ! ! !

I hope this year that you have a life filled with peace and contentment, laughter and joy, love and solitude. I hope you get all that you could ever hope for.

I hope that you will be happy, and that you will prosper at whatever you do, and that your children will experience the same. I hope that you will be in good health, and if you're ailing, that your health will be restored.

I wish your life to be free of serious incident, and that you find provision for whatever your needs may be.

I wish you friends that offer you laughter in your life, and a place to turn for strength when you are in need.

I hope that you will seek out the good in every situation in your life. I hope you will find a way to see the positive in all matters.

I hope that you will not have to struggle for any reason, but if you do, I hope that you will realize that it is temporary and will not let it get you down.

I hope that you set new goals for yourself, and achieve them.

And most of all, I hope that we can all be better than we were last year. I hope we can all have the opportunity to help others. I hope that we can look at the world a bit differently, and make a difference wherever possible.

May you have someone in your life that you love so much it makes you laugh and cry at the time, and may you be that person in someone else's life.

I wish that you are the person that someone else wants to be like.

Wishing you a year of new blessings for 2010.

With Ultimate Sincerity from me to you, Polly