Sunday, June 2, 2013

Say It With Flowers Blog Hop!


  If you are new here, welcome!! If you follow my blog,
it is no surprise to you that flowers are my summer passion. 
I love any and every type. 
My yard is full of a huge variety. 
I lean towards red and purple, because they attract the butterflies. 
Here are just a few from my favorite garden area.



Columbine


Poppies




I would love to show you some more in bloom, but with the late snow we had in May, the garden is a little behind and I have to show you my little blog project.   Well, since I love to garden, I thought I would make a little something to be used in the garden this summer.
A handy gardening apron.  It has nice deep pockets, so I can slip my pruners in.  (I am always setting them down somewhere and can't find them.)

 It is made from canvas and duck cloth, so it should be good and heavy duty for all my gardening needs.  And I appliqued the flower on the pockets for a little added detail.  Well, I just couldn't stop there. 


But first a little back detail, My dad made me the most awesome little early birthday present.  It is my very own sewing cabinet.  And, of course, I love it.  Nice big drawers and a spot to set my serger and if you want, you can fold it all up. 




  Isn't just gorgeous?  A lot better than me using the dining room table.  (We were all getting very tired of that.)  My hubby had an office chair out in his garage waiting for a new home, but


It was a bit boring.  SO, how about some flowers on it.



Oh, so much better.  A little slip cover!!



  And don't forget to stop by these Say It With Flower bloggers and check out their great projects......


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82 comments:

  1. Nice ideas, wow what a great office chair, really ladylike !

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  2. I can't decide which is prettier - Your flowers or your garden apron - Wonderful work !!!

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  3. What beautiful flowers!!!! The garden apron is wonderful...and I love the slip cover for your chair!

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  4. Very cute! Love the panel :)

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  5. Love your garden apron and the chair re-do! Your Dad did an awesome job on your sewing cabinet. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. I love how your chair has "tails". So fancy!

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  7. Awesome sewing cabinet. I got one for my birthday too.... my stepmom picked it out and my dad put it together for me. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Happy Birthday

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  8. Love the makeover you did in the chair!!! Very clever :-)

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  9. I'm fond of little half-aprons like that, especially when they are as pretty as yours. They are attractive, functional and don't make you feel like you're wearing another layer of clothing...very important here in the southwest! You did a lovely job of covering your chair, too. I'm tempted to make my sewing chair pretty, as well.

    p.s. Be careful...your Dad may find himself taking orders for more sewing tables!

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  10. What amazing projects...and it looks like my husband made me the same sewing station, however, I'm just waiting for it to be stained so it can come into my sewing room. I love that chair cover...I may just have to make something like that! ;)

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  11. What a nice way of using the flowers. Love them
    Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  12. What a pretty chair makeover you did! Great job.
    Cheers!

    Jeanneke.

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  13. Great job ! Thanks for sharing !

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  15. I love the makeover that you have made of the chair. It is so awesome with the beautiful fabric. Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  16. Amy I love both the apron and well the chair is awesome and very creative..

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  17. Great job! Love the flowers and the chair? I am a bit jealous. That fabric is awesome too.

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  18. Alrighty now...we are talking...ruffles, flowers, chair, buttons...who would not love all of this..and I love the apron too...cook and sew...a perfect woman x

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    1. ahhh its a apron for gardening..well you will be cooking something with it....won't you lol

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  19. p.s love the photos of your garden...very lovely

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  20. Your little apron is adorable Amy!! And I want your sewing table...lol
    You did a great job on the slip cover; made it your own and very pretty

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  21. Love the apron and slip cover for your chair! Now your chair will look fabulous next to that wonderful sewing table. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Your apron is cute but that slipcover...yum! Makes we want to think about a cover for mine :)

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  23. Amy, great flower photos and the apron is pretty and very handy to have. Your DAD is AWESOME AND SO IS THE SEWING CABINET!!!Most impressive !! How lucky you are to have such a craftsman in your family !

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  24. HMMM I have an ugly office chair like that.. I need to cover it. Thanks for the inspiration.

    I drooled over the pic of your new sewing cabinet. Lucky girl to have such a talented carpenter in the family.

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  25. I love the gardening apron! Great job. Do you loan out your dad to make sewing cabinets for other needy quilters...oh, and maybe he could make me a room to put it in too?! That cabinet is amazing.

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  26. Your flower photos are stunning Amy!!! Love the gardening apron and the covered chair. But oh your sewing table is fabulous...would your dad adopt me and make me one too? Lol.

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  27. WOW! Just WOW! The photos of your flowers are just gorgeous (a little jealous here) and that garden apron is so beautiful. Then you wow'd me with that sewing table (lucky you) with the recovered chair. You are just an amazing lady with all your talent. Thank you for such a sweet morning stroll through your blog post...loved it! I'm so glad you hopped with us today. :O)

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  28. gorgeous garden apron and love the chair cover. nice job

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  29. I love your gardening apron and the chair cover is so cute. Your work area should be nice and cheerful.

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  30. I love your apron and chair cover!
    Your sewing area is fabulous - congratulations to your dad!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Fun projects! Lucky girl ..great sewing table!

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  32. I love your chair, you could sell it as "new" or let's use the normal "in-word" used in our days: vintage......

    Greetings, and thanks for the idea!

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  33. Your sewing cabinet is fabulous!!!! I love the chair cover!

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  34. Oh wow, what a great idea to "flower up" a boring chair!

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  35. What a darling little gardening apron!
    The slipcover is also very pretty! That will brighten up your space!

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  36. What a pretty and also practical flower project! I bet it will make your time in the flower garden even more enjoyable this summer :)

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  37. You will be gardening and sewing in style with your pretty new apron and sewing chair slip cover. I love the back details on the slipcover. Wonderful sewing cabinet! An early Happy Birthday! ... :) Pat

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  38. Love the chair cover!!!! May need to get started on mine:)

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  39. What a great lot of pretties. Happy early birthday.

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  40. Your chair cover is just perfect! The ideal accompaniment to that great sewing table, your Dad is a star :)

    Love your apron too.

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  41. Love, Love, Love, your new sewing table, I mean chair, great cover!

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  42. I love your apron and the slip cover- Very creative and beautifully done!

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  43. OMG I am so jealous of your new sewing center. Does you dad want to adopt another daughter (who would love one too)? LOL!! Seriously though, I absolutely love what you have done with your chair. I can so see one in my room with moose all over it! Have you considered writing a pattern? I'd be first on your list to purchase one!

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  44. You lucky duck with your new sewing center! How cute is the chair slip cover too! Gorgeous fabric for it and the gardening apron.

    Loved seeing the pictures of your actual blooming plants! Excellent photos.

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  45. Amy super cute arpon. What a lucky duck indeed . Love that sewing table. Wow what a fabulous gift. Love how you recovered the desk chair. I think everytime I look at my old tired & boring one. I will envision yours.

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  46. Love the apron and the chair cover- simply fabulous!

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  47. I really love what you did with your chair. And the apron is so pretty as well.
    Cheers
    maggie
    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  48. Cute apron! Gorgeous chair, my you are creative! You have a super dad, what a awesom desk he made for you!

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  49. Talented Daddy! Wonderful cabinet. I love the idea of a garden apron. I too always lay down small tools or sees packets and misplace them. An apron would be a perfect solution.
    The chair is awesome! Is that a pattern? I need to make one for my ugly office chair.

    Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  50. Garden apron is cute as is the chair cover.

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  51. What a wonderful dad! I love your sewing table. Your apron is fabulous. And is there any chance of a little tutorial on your chair cover. My chair is very uncomfortable when I'm wearing shorts. Right now it just has an old pillowcase on it.

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  52. LOve your flowers, apron and chair cover!!

    Susie

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  53. I love, love, love the garden apron. What amazing colors. But the chair rocks! How clever. You have so many talents--amazing.

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  54. Love the chair cover. Lovely flowers and what a great surprise gift with the sewing table.

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  55. Love your sewing desk I have been looking for one. Your apron and slipcover are very lovely and so practical.

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  56. Amy that is so creative! Love that chair cover! Love your flower garden and gardening apron as well!

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  57. I love that chair. It must make such a pretty addition to your room.

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  58. The details on your chair are just gorgeous!

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  59. Your gardening apron is wonderful, but I love what you did to the chair!

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  60. Beautiful flowers, great gardening apron, but I love that chair covering! I want one for my office chair that I use when I sew! Great work!

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  61. I love your beautiful gardening apron. I can't believe what a great gift your father made for you- I'm jealous and want one just like it. I love the way you made the slip cover for the chair. Was it hard? Tutorial perhaps?

    Thanks!

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  62. Your apron is sweet, and I love the chair cover. It sure add that little something. Gives me the idea to make one for my chair. I just love your cabinets. Your dad did a tremendous job and you can feel very lucky that he made that for you.

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  63. The Columbines are beautiful. They are one of my favorites!! And your chair cover is beautiful also!

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  64. Beautiful flower projects! Especially the girly chair! :D

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  65. Hi amy,
    thank you for sharing the beautiful flowers.
    Your apron is a great idea and the chair looks so great!
    Your new sewingtable ist really perfect.
    Bente

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  67. Wow, your Columbine flower photos are beautiful!! Had to pin it. I really looove that chair slip cover!!

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  68. The flowers are so beautiful...I don't think I ever seen a red columbine...what is wrong with me! LOL So pretty. Love your table, your chair revamp and the apron...Very nice.

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  69. Oh, can your dad make me a sewing table? That one is so gorgeous! Lucky girl! Love your apron and chair cover. Thanks for sharing all of it! vickise at gmail dot com

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  73. Hey, those are the main three flowers in the beds around this house. :) I'd never seen Columbine before, so they've surprised me this week as they started opening. All the poppies look ready to burst open any time - I was sadly afraid this fire might wipe them out before they get the chance. Hopefully they'll start opening this afternoon. Love your chair cover - awesome back!

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