I am a frugal person.  I have always believed in saving things that most people would throw away.  It was a bit out of necessity.  A couple of years ago I was trying to find something to make for Christmas gifts.  My best friend showed me a cute crossover apron she had purchased.  I loved it and decided to make my own pattern. I had 10 yards of upholstery material that was given to me by a friend that I had been trying to figure out what I could do with it.  A brilliant idea came to mind – I could create cute aprons for my daughters and bonus daughters.  They loved them and asked where I had bought them.  I told them I had made them.  They said I should sell them.  So I started looking for cool material at the thrift shop.  I could some beautiful curtains and a tablecloth and I knew I could use them to create some aprons and items to go with them!  I must admit it has taken a bit to put it all together as life got in the way (I went through a divorce and then got remarried 7 months ago to an amazing guy!).

As I created the crossover aprons I found that I had a good piece left over that was too small for a crossover apron.  Again, I turned to what I could make for my children that would be useful.  My kids all needed oven mitts!  So this last Christmas I went to work making oven mitts.  I came up with a nice pattern and went to work.  They all loved them and I knew I could make love mitts to match the aprons.  I am now working on other items that I can make out of the remaining scraps.  I would love any ideas you may have!  Just from me an email or even a private message on Facebook.  The options are endless!  I can’t wait for the next great idea!