i adore writing checks

hey!

long time no blog :) but since my dog woke me up this morning an hour before my alarm was going to go off, i thought, "now would be the perfect time to blog!?!" ha...

the picture above is from the bear creek united methodist church craft show. my sweet friend lizzy flew into houston to join in the fun. and it really was so much fun! we talked to so many women about aprons, attitudes & attire, and how they can join in the mission. after the bazaar, i wrote attitudes & attire their check for 20% of proceeds and it was an AMAZING feeling to sign that check. makes me want to sell these remaining aprons so that i can write them another check!! i just adore writing checks, it's my forte. ha!

so, spread the word, especially with christmas gift ideas on everyone's minds...i have 12 left on etsy and they really need to go before i do any more creating! i do have a ton of fabrics, so if you want something special, shoot me an email: chelsburleson@gmail.com . please help me in raising more money for this great organization that empowers and equips women. :)

wow, my intention wasn't to make this a sales ad but that's just where my brain goes i guess. hehe. i will post a couple apron pics later that i made for two girlfriends from high school! super cute aprons... it's so great being back in touch with old friends...love it. 

come away with me, nora

the nora, a toile delight

quite pretty

waltzing matilda

waltzing matilda, waltzing matilda, who'll come a waltzing matilda with me?

remember that song? haha love it.

well this is matilda. and ironically, she's very good at waltzing.

made of fabric circa 1970, she's groovy, baby.

but then a touch of lace adds the charm.
polka dot waistband with a wooden button.

a sweet gathered pocket, i love the contrast in fabrics here.

back...l-o-v-e it.

poppin' penelope

pop it like it's hot, penelope...

this one is funky, unique, and has some great color combos going on :)

close up of waistband and complimenting fabrics
pocket... the geometric shape of it vibes with the octagonal shape going on.
penelope's behind

models

my beautiful models...

this is my sister Chevonne and her 2 year old Lauren (she got a little half apron made of yellow tulle and then ribbon like her mommy's)...three week old Emily does not have an apron yet, but i'm sure one will be created shortly!

the Cady and Kimmy team!! these two gals are just plain crazy, however, they sure do model their matching aprons well! **thank you for sending pics, girls!**

it is really a special feeling when you see people enjoying your creations. that is cheesy, i know, but i work so hard on each of my aprons and then it's all worth it when people love them.

deep thoughts, by jack handy.

michelle my belle

Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble, tres bien ensemble

moment of truth: i did not know that french part of the song, i googled it. :)

this special apron was made for a bride (michelle) who happens to make cakes too...so the fabric was all too perfect.

gathered pocket
wasitband, notice that beautifully matching seam!

side view, see the blue cake stitched in the corner?

close up

the back, so pretty!

mabel, mabel...

very interesting fact: the name "mabel" is only one letter off from "amber" (and scrambled off course) and that's the girl's name for whom this apron was made...weird. i didn't even do that on purpose!

due to the incredibly light weight of this fabric, it appears that the sides are two different lengths, lol...they're not, one side is just "slouchier"...is that a word?

pleated pocket
waistband made of some darling fabric

see how darling that is?! ha

packaged and ready to go :)

handmade for the bride to be!

coco's first modeling experience...lol...

i think she's doing a fine job ;)

lil' bit o' lace
embroidery...don't be fooled, i bought it like that!
pretty pocket

weekend sewing pics via cell phone

apologizing in advance for very blurry pics...but they're all i have of these aprons!

bonjour bernadette...

mother-daughter time!

meet the cady and the kimmy... a stellar mother-daughter team :)
pocket...

texas tess!

this was a custom order for a patriotic friend in houston!

she wanted red,white, and blue and she got it!!

blurry pocket pic, but i thought it was cute with the yellow fabric peeking through there...

that's all i have for now :) more to come, i'm sure!

LOVES!!

hey there delilah, part deux

holy smokes, i heart delilah!!!

yes, a button, it's going to be my trademark...
pretty little lace on the corner

pocket from scrap pieces...

rick rack rocks

delilah's back side

this one was made for my friend lauren, but, if you like her, shoot me a comment and i can make you one too!! (to leave a comment, click on "0 comments" and it will take you to a page where you can leave one). thanks!

hey there delilah

more pictures to come! this is just a ghetto shot of the delilah hanging out in my office...

but i had to show 'er off :)

we'll put her on the form at my apartment...err...the studio and get some better glamour shots.

btw, the form is now named Mame!! as in Auntie Mame!