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Congratulations to TishSch who was randomly selected as the winner of Free Stuff Friday and this complete apron making kit put together by The Apron Lady herself!

The Apron Lady Little Flirty Skirty Pattern - Named for the way the front and side panels of this bib apron, curve with the body. Girls of all ages will love the sassy fit of this apron, with 2 pockets, and the flattering way it ties in the front. Also featured in this pattern is the adorable Half Apron, with an old style Hollywood Waistline. Patterns are sizes 2 through Preteen. Look for the adult size so Mom and Daughter can have matching aprons while they present their holiday creations.

The Apron Lady Hoot Owl Apron Pattern – Your little one will love all of the 4 projects included in this pattern, each with an owl theme. Projects include the apron, a purse, a pillow, and an adorable stuffed “owlette”. And “Whooo” knows, if you make her the apron she may want to help in the kitchen. Child sizes 2 to 8. Includes instructions, diagrams, and paper pattern.

TishSch’s winning answer to ”What is your favorite project that you’ve made?” was…

“My favorite craft projects are my scrapbooks. They can tell my family things that simply words cannot, and hopefully they’ll be here to remind them how much I love them even long after I’m gone!”

By Sewing Contributor Jessica, from the blog “Life Sew Good”.  

First off, you should know that I am under no obligation nor do I get paid to write anything for these companies, but love to give you some product review so that you can enjoy the little pleasures in life that I have discovered! 

Valori Wells is not only a fabulous fabric designer, she also creates beautiful patterns.  I ran across the Little Wallet pattern at her store in Sisters, Oregon,  Stitchin’ Post, when I was there in May.  The pattern was so simple and fit on a card the size of greeting card.  Easy to read, easy to follow directions made this pattern so fun that I decided that more people needed to know. 

Last week, I taught a class on how to make the Little Wallet to a group of 17 women, ranging in age from middle school girls to middle-aged moms.  There are literally 5 seams to be sewn, so it is a very simple project for beginners.  In fact, if you don’t own a sewing machine, it would be simple enough to sew by hand. 

One of the best things about the Little Wallet is that you can use your scraps!  Although it indicates using a main fabric and coordinating fabric, you could easily use 5-8 different fabrics and end up with a super cute product.  It’s also a short enough project that you can make quite a few on both little time.  I love that!  Finally, although it doesn’t say so on the pattern, you could embellish your Little Wallet with buttons, flowers, yo-yos , or whatever fits your fancy. 

What would I do if I were you?  Get a pattern for yourself, make a bunch to give away as gifts, and get a bunch of the pattern cards to stick in birthday cards!  I also think it would make a unique and functional gift card holder. 

I would love to see links to wallets you make!