I’ve decided to try my chances at Crafting with the Stars and thought this burlap wreath would be a fun entry!

Come check it out, and join in the fun!!  Who knows, the number of times my project is viewed may help me out:)

Thanks guys!!

I know, I know!  It’s not even September and I already have my fall decor out!  What can I say, I’m excited!!

I have to say this is my favorite wreath to date!

I LOVE burlap (you will see most of my projects involve burlap this month:)

And I tried this “printing on fabric” technique I saw on Pinterest that I’ve been wanting to try…

Shall we get started!

Here is what you will need…

(I also forgot to mention a drill, a piece of cardstock paper and E-6000 glue) Whoops!!

Step 1:

Nope Canon, it’s really not THAT soft…

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

Follow THIS tutorial to make a rolled fabric rosette.

I ran out of rosettes, and needed to fill in a spot, so I made a gathered ruffle flower with my leftover burlap scraps.  Follow THIS tutorial to make a gathered ruffle flower.

Step 5:  Printing on Fabric

Step 6:

You’re DONE!!  Lot’s of simple work, but totally worth it!!

You totally use a ribbon to hang this wreath, but I cut a slit into the straw wreath with a knife, and stuck the end of the wreath hanger into the hole.  Perfect fit!!

I’ll be linking up this wreath HERE this week!!

Including:

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Don’t forget to enter our Biggest Giveaway Ever with 6 fabulous prizes HERE!!

The Holidays are coming… Dun Dun Dun!!!

For me that equals loads and oodles of baking, (squeal in delight)!!  I LOVE to bake and cook.  Especially with a fun little apron to wear.

This is a super easy, festive fall cafe apron that anyone can make!  You’ll be stylin all through the holiday baking season:)

Supplies:

• cutting mat
• rotary cutter
• ruler
• sewing machine
• thread
• 2 or 3 pieces of coordinating fabric (I’ve even made these using leftover quilting scraps)

Step1:

Cut your fabric.  First decide how long and wide you would like the main body (before adding ruffles) of your apron to be.  I cut mine 15 inches long X 28 inches wide. 

You can add as many ruffles as you would like, just make sure each one is 2 inches larger than the previous.   I made the top ruffle 4 inches long, and the bottom ruffle 6 inches long.  For the width of each ruffle, take the width of your main body piece of fabric and one and a half it, or double it.  I chose to one and a half mine.  So I cut each strip to be 42 inches wide.

Next, cut your waist straps.  I just keep the fabric folded and cut each strap 5 inches wide, and into an even “V” shape at the top, along the selvage edge, so that when unfolded, your straps are around 40 inches long.  This way they’re super long and you can wrap them around to tie in the front.

 

Step 2:

Get your iron out and start pressing!  Hem each side of each piece of fabric by folding down the side 1/4 inch, pressing, and folding again another 1/4 inch and pressing again.  I like to pin it in place before sewing. 

Fold the waist straps in half length-wise, right sides together, and press in place.

Step 3:

I try to iron all at once, and then sew all at once.  So now let’s move on to the sewing machine.  Hem each piece of fabric by sewing along your pressed edges, keeping close to the inside folded edge. 

Change your stitch to a long basting stitch for a sec, and sew along one edge of the ruffle piece.  Pull the bobbin thread to gather up the fabric and form a ruffle.  Repeat for the other ruffle piece.

For the waist straps, change your stitch setting back to normal.  Then start along the side of your raw edges (leaving one end open for turning), and sew each strap along the raw edge finishing at each point.  

Clip the corners and threads, turn right-side out, and press again to give a nice crisp edge.

Step 4:

Attach the ruffles.  Even out the ruffles so that each one is as wide as the skirt of your apron.  Lay the shortest ruffle on top of the skirt piece, right sides facing, lining up the edges. 

Next lay the longer ruffle on top of the shorter ruffle with the right side facing down also.  Pin along the edge every couple of inches, making sure to line up each ruffle as close to the edge as you can.

Sew in place.  Flip the ruffles down, and press in place.

Attach each waist strap to the top side of your skirt piece. 

Sew along the hem-line, and backstitch where the strap meets the apron to reinforce.

Clip all threads and the open part of the waist straps.

Guess what!!  You’re done!!

Ready, Set, Bake!!

or curtsy…

(My cute little sis is modeling this for me:)

Now you’ve got your sassy little apron, perfect for the Holidays:)

Linking up at these fabulous blogs this week!

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I would like to thank all those who entered our Christmas Card Giveaway!  And thanks to Stacy for donating those gorgeous cards.  Make sure and visit her blog for more great cards and announcements.  Ok, so our winner according to the true number generator is:

Here are your random numbers:

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Jamie!!! 

She said,  “Merry Christmas one is my favorite but I also like the Joy one.”

Congratulations Jamie, we will contact you to redeem your prize!!

And guess what, there’s more good news!

Our month of giveaways continues!!!

How would you like to win this!!!

Isn’t it just darling, I LOVE the little birdies:)  I would like you to meet Amber from Life Love Green!  I was blown away when I looked at her cute blog and fun ideas, you HAVE to go over and check her out!

Meet Amber:

Hello all, this is Amber from Life, Love, Green. I’m so excited to be here today.  Staci has a great website and I can’t believe she wanted to feature my tile as a giveaway! I’ve seen a lot of subway art around but I wanted to make something in a more manageable size and also weather resistant so it could be outside. That is how I came up with the Subway Art Tile. I hope you like it because Staci and I have one for you!
Anyway a little more about me and my blog. I’m and avid greenie trying to find simple, everyday ways to make a big difference. I’ve got a great hubby, and an adorable golden doodle named Cooper at home that keep me plenty busy. I’m also a crafty sort of girl, my favorite outlet is scrapbooking but recently I’ve started broadening my horizons so to speak. I hope you stop by and check out my blog I would like to meet you!
Amber

Amber has so kindly donated this fall tile subway art to a Just Sew Sassy reader this week!

To win one, do one or more of the following for one entry each.

1.  Visit Amber’s blog and leave her a comment, come back and tell me you did in a comment.

2.  Follow Life, Love, Green and (or) Just Sew Sassy for another entry each.

That’s it!  Thanks for visiting today, this giveaway will end Wednesday night, Oct. 27.  Good luck!!

Be sure to come back next Thursday for another awesome giveaway, this time, with 4 amazing prizes!!

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***  If you haven’t entered the giveaway to win a $15 credit to our shop, go HERE and enter:)

I don’t know about you guys, but I am feeling absolutely giddy this time of year!!  Can’t wait for Halloween and everything that comes after:)

Here are some fun fall ideas to help get ya in the spirit!!

How clever is this idea from She Wears Flowers!!!

Or what about this darling candy jar from I Heart Naptime, LOVE!!!

Looking for something with a vintage feel…  i LOVE this pumpkin Tesoro Fino shows us how to make!

Happy Fall Ya’ll!!

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Ok.

I have a confession.

I’m obsessed with the Holidays.  By Holidays, I mean the period of time beginning when school starts (August  twenty something) to Valentines Day. 

All the other days in the year I don’t really care about.  Just Kidding!!  I just think its really fun to decorate and be festive during the chillier months of the year, it makes me happy!!!

Ok, so I’ve had my fall decor up since August twenty something.  I can’t help it you guys, I just LOVE Fall!!

I’ve got some Halloween crafts up my sleeves I’ll be showing you in future posts, but for now here are some pics to help get ya in the fall mood:)

(Nevermind, that when I took these it’s like 90 out and the sun is shining, just imagine, cool, snuggly, fall…)

Want to add dimension to your decor?  Hang some festive balls from the ceiling with fishing line and a thumbtack…

Wrap a fun fall garland around your candles for an extra accent

I use battery operated candles that are set to come on in the evening, I love the “flickering light” it gives off in the evening…

Add Halloween Ornaments to your wreath for a spooky look…

A few pumpkins, a bale of hay, and some leaves, and it looks like fall!  (Except for the hot shining sun outside:)

Who’s ready for a corn maze or a pumpkin patch??!!!

Linking up here this week!

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