Apple Dumpling Gang (176:365)

Oh man, these were soooo good. 
This is a hideous picture though. 
Sorry. 
Tasted way better than this pictures makes them look.

Apple dumplings southern style (all buttery and delicious).

So bad for you, but so good.

Super easy to make, I found the recipe here on allrecipes.com

I'm also working on a "Happy Birthday" bunting for the Goose's party tomorrow. I found great directions here.

My Baby is 1 (175:365)

I can't believe it.

That was the fastest year ever.

I've never seen a one year old get into their cake as much as she did!

It was like she'd been waiting her entire life to eat that cupcake.

Happy Birthday my little Angel Pie.

A Goose for Goose Part 2 (174:365)

Finished this sweet little Goose today.

I put an "L" on it's tummy so Goose knows it's hers.

(I got the "L" template from this page here.)

Things I learned while making the Goose:

1. I have a 1970's sewing tips book that taught me to securely fasten buttons onto fabric where they will be pulled at a lot and there is a risk of coming off, by putting another button on the other side of the fabric and stitching them both together. That is a great tip for making things for kids that could be choking hazards.
2. Test the strength of your vintage fabric before using it if you are making something you want to last a long time.
3. Measure twice, cut once. (I should have learned this by now! I'm just too impatient.)
4. Google "free _____ tutorial/ printable" for anything. You will likely find a sweet pattern from a kind crafty soul.
5. I HEART Heat N Bond. Will be using more!

I cannot believe my Goose is going to be 1 tomorrow!!!

A Goose for Goose Part 1 (173:365)

My baby is going to be 1 this Thursday and I couldn't resist making her a Goose plushie. I got most of it done today, but encountered some snags because I used a vintage fabric scrap for the body. The fabric isn't as strong as I thought it would be...so I'm not sure how long this Goose is going to last.

I found the pattern at this cute website.

Facebook Wall for Aprikot Designs (172:365)

Today I've been working on getting my aprikot designs facebook page running. 

Check it out here and become a fan!

Flowers for my Niece (171:365)

I working on some fabric flower hair accessories for my niece. I've come up with two things so far, a really cute hot pink blingy hair tie and a teal flowered headband.

Brain storming is a little stunted right now, so this is all I've got so far, but I'm looking forward to working on this more after Goose's birthday.

New Friends for Dinner (170:365)

Scott has a friend in his program that is from Ethiopia and we had him and his family over for dinner today. They have two sweet little girls that play so well with Jane. We had a good time getting to know their family and more about their culture. Making new friends is the best!