Ta da!

Where has the last week gone? I've been so busy visiting family and friends; applying for a job and shock of all shocks .... running with a lovely group of ladies.
In between all of that fun and frivolity there has been just enough time to complete my Artisan Apron created by adapting a pattern designed by Janet Clare. 

I'll show you the pictures.

Laying out the pattern and cutting the fabric.

After piecing everything together and sewing it I had to turn the whole apron through a vary small hole.

 This required patience and holding my breath as I felt certain I would her the stitches rip at any moment.

The next part of my learning journey involved using a twin needle to decorate the edges of the apron. 

Sadly the picture is not good enough for you to see it here. Using a scrap of fabric to test how to use it was a life saver as I decided that I'd need the same thread through each needle and in the spool.

  

  

I wonder if |I'll wear it with the plain side showing or the patterned? Which do you prefer?