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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Candy @ SoBella Creations says
I’m a follower and subscriber!
Candy @ SoBella Creations says
I love the apron pattern. The tote pattern is nice also.
Candy @ SoBella Creations says
You know I blogged about the Giveaway!
http://sobellacreations.blogspot.com/2009/10/giveaways.html
Candy @ SoBella Creations says
I gave a tweet on twitter!
http://twitter.com/SoBellaCreation/status/5021153052
Candy @ SoBella Creations says
Gave a shout out on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1501496834&ref=nf
Catherine says
I follow. 🙂
Catherine says
The apron pattern is my favorite … I’m picturing it in the gray and mustard Martini Dots I’ve been hoarding. 🙂
darlene says
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 …. ;-)))
Diane says
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
http://dpeagreendesigns.etsy.com
http://dpeagreendesigns.blogspot.com
Megan @ Megity's Handmade says
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!
Megan @ Megity's Handmade says
I would love to win the apron. Of course, I am a subscriber and follower.
Kaye Prince says
I actually love both the apron and tote patterns. I can see this pattern working wonderfully as a holiday apron!
Kaye Prince says
I’m a follower!
Nova says
The Melrose bag!
carrie says
i subscribe to everything etsy.
Mandy Sadler says
I like the apron pattern
carrie says
I love the apron pattern!
Mandy Sadler says
i am a follower
Mandy Sadler says
i am a subscriber
Kaylan says
I follow your blog
Kaylan says
I love the apron pattern!!
Shanna says
The Carmella Hostess Apron Pattern is my favorite! Love those colors!
Shanna
http://www.socodivka.etsy.com
Shanna says
I’m an Everything Etsy subscriber 🙂
Shanna
http://www.socodivka.etsy.com
Shanna says
Reblogged this!
http://socodivkadesigns.blogspot.com/2009/10/wow-wednesday-in-full-swing-giveaway-at.html
Shanna
http://www.socodivka.etsy.com
Shanna says
Twittered!
http://twitter.com/socodivka
Shanna
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Shanna says
Facebooked!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Austin-TX/SoCoDivka-Designs/134696249777
Shanna
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Melanie @ Whimsical Creations says
Love the Melrose Tote Pattern.
Melanie @ Whimsical Creations says
subscriber
Julie Cheek says
Oh my!!!!! I would look so sassified in this while cooking. I love it !!!!!
Maria M says
I like both patterns – the apron and the bag. They both look cute and I’d love to try them out.
Kristin O says
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!
Kristin O says
I’m a follower!
Caroline says
I really like the Carmella Hostess Apron Pattern.
Caroline says
I am a subscriber.
Sarah says
Being that Im a handbag maker, I LOVE the Melrose tote bag pattern:)
Sarah G says
Im a new suscriber to Everything Etsy. So glad I saw the link over at VenezieBags!
MissBMcKay says
Love this pattern and this blog!
Leigh says
I’m a follower!
Leigh says
And I love the Melrose Bag!
linda says
I would love to win the Melrose Tote pattern. I love the handles too.
linda says
second entry (new subscriber) for the wonderful Melrose Tote
Layne says
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!???!
Lisa @ BLJ Graves Designs says
That apron is so cute!!!
Layne says
I signed up to follow EverythingEtsy on Google. Thanks.
marisa says
I just love the apron!
Gretchen Maser says
I love, love, love the Carmella (framed in red)! My sewing ability us limited but it looks managable even for me!
Rachel says
I LOVE the Carmella apron!!!
Rachel says
Subscriber! 😀
Liz Spencer says
I love the Carmella Hostess Apron Pattern! Gosh I love those colors and patterns… so beautiful. I would want to wear it out! seriously.
Liz Spencer says
Tweeted!
Karen says
I have signed up to follow Everything Etsy in my google reader.
Karen says
I posted a link on Facebook.
Karen says
I posted a link on Twitter, too!
Karen says
Oh, I love both patterns! the apron is so cute.
Andrea says
I love the Carmella Hostess Apron Pattern! I would love to dust off the old sewing machine and give it a whirl!
Andrea says
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/5078572147
Katie B says
I love the tote bag. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Jenny says
melrose tote for me please! my favorite!!
patty says
I am a follower
patty says
Love the Carmella apron! It’s darling. Maybe I wouldn’t even mind cooking if I worn an apron that cute!!
Jodi says
I love the apron. It’s so beautiful.
Jodi says
I’m a subscriber.
Angie Knutson says
Love the Melrose Tote pattern
Angie Knutson says
subscribe via email
Angie Knutson says
tweeted: http://twitter.com/MyFourMonkeys/status/5116554791
Angie Knutson says
blogged: http://myfourmonkeysproductreviews.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-fave-giveaways-this-week_21.html
Shelley C says
Well, I’m all about purses and totes lately…so that Melrose tote is my fave.
Heather says
I like the apron pattern! I could make a bunch for friends!
Allisa says
Love the tote pattern!
thank you 🙂
Allisa says
I tweeted about this fun giveaway! thanks again 😉
Darling giveway from @everythingetsy for @VenezieBags apron pattern: http://www.everythingetsy.c…
shiny green penny says
I just adore this apron pattern – I want to make them for all the women in my family on my xmas list this season!