Look what I made! Yes, I’ve been on a bit of a sewing kick around here. When Venezie Designs announced a new apron pattern I was excited to be a tester.
Here’s the new pattern…
The Carmella Hostess Apron!
Isn’t it beautiful? Karen has worked so hard getting this pattern just right, and she always comes up with the prettiest fabric combinations for her projects. Venezie Designs has fabulous patterns that are easy to follow and they turn out looking like a million bucks. Isn’t that really what you want in a pattern?
I love the straps on the Melrose Tote. It’s a great project to use some of those fantastic new designer fabrics to create a one-of-a-kind beauty.
My family always lovingly picks on me when I bring out my sewing machine. Maybe it’s because I only sew every few years or so. Well, I’m trying to change that, and I actually remembered how to work everything on it this time around…that’s progress!
If you are new to sewing you can make this beautiful apron without any trouble. I did it in one evening. I meant to have the larger print on top, but I got confused when I was at the fabric store. One of the sheets to the test pattern got left on my printer somehow and I didn’t know how long to make the sash. I found it the next day. I guess it is a little funny around here when I start sewing! 🙂
Venezie Designs has been kind enough to offer one Everything Etsy reader a chance to make one of these beautiful Carmella Hostess Aprons using this wonderful pattern. They would make a great gift, don’t you think?
To win the Carmella Hostess Apron pattern, just tell me which Venezie Designs pattern you love. If you are an Everything Etsy subscriber, leave a second comment. If you spread the word of this comment by blog post, Twitter, or Facebook, leave a comment. You can leave a comment for each thing you do! {Up to 5 chances this time!!}
The giveaway ends 10/26 — Good luck!
***This giveaway is closed. The winner is…Diane from depeagreendesigns.
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I’m a follower and subscriber!
I love the apron pattern. The tote pattern is nice also.
You know I blogged about the Giveaway!
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The apron pattern is my favorite … I’m picturing it in the gray and mustard Martini Dots I’ve been hoarding. 🙂
i would love to win the apron pattern; it’s darling and you did a great job sewing it … thank you for the opportunity to win a pattern from karen …. ;-)))
I like both the tote and apron and have loads of fat quarters that I think would work with both….hmmmmmmmmmm — decisions, decisions 🙂
Have a great Monday!!
Diane
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I’m love that big melrose tote. At least I hope it’s big. It’s exactly what I have been looking for for a while now. Wahoo!
I would love to win the apron. Of course, I am a subscriber and follower.
I actually love both the apron and tote patterns. I can see this pattern working wonderfully as a holiday apron!
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The Melrose bag!
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I like the apron pattern
I love the apron pattern!
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I love the apron pattern!!
The Carmella Hostess Apron Pattern is my favorite! Love those colors!
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Love the Melrose Tote Pattern.
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Oh my!!!!! I would look so sassified in this while cooking. I love it !!!!!
I like both patterns – the apron and the bag. They both look cute and I’d love to try them out.
I love both patterns! I can always use an extra bag so I’ll say that’s my fav. Thanks for a chance to win!
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I really like the Carmella Hostess Apron Pattern.
I am a subscriber.
Being that Im a handbag maker, I LOVE the Melrose tote bag pattern:)
Im a new suscriber to Everything Etsy. So glad I saw the link over at VenezieBags!
Love this pattern and this blog!
I’m a follower!
And I love the Melrose Bag!
I would love to win the Melrose Tote pattern. I love the handles too.
second entry (new subscriber) for the wonderful Melrose Tote
I’d have to choose the apron because I love to matching aprons for each season for my daughter and two granddaughters ages 2-1/2 and 7 months. You know how tiny the littlest apron is!???!
That apron is so cute!!!
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I just love the apron!
I love, love, love the Carmella (framed in red)! My sewing ability us limited but it looks managable even for me!
I LOVE the Carmella apron!!!
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I love the Carmella Hostess Apron Pattern! Gosh I love those colors and patterns… so beautiful. I would want to wear it out! seriously.
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I posted a link on Twitter, too!
Oh, I love both patterns! the apron is so cute.
I love the Carmella Hostess Apron Pattern! I would love to dust off the old sewing machine and give it a whirl!
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I love the tote bag. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
melrose tote for me please! my favorite!!
I am a follower
Love the Carmella apron! It’s darling. Maybe I wouldn’t even mind cooking if I worn an apron that cute!!
I love the apron. It’s so beautiful.
I’m a subscriber.
Love the Melrose Tote pattern
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Well, I’m all about purses and totes lately…so that Melrose tote is my fave.
I like the apron pattern! I could make a bunch for friends!
Love the tote pattern!
thank you 🙂
I tweeted about this fun giveaway! thanks again 😉
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I just adore this apron pattern – I want to make them for all the women in my family on my xmas list this season!