speaking of someday piles

I've been wanting to make myself an apron for quite some time. My current favorite is this one from CraftStylish, followed closely by this one by Frog Creek Cottage. There are pattern options a-plenty here and here; for inspiration and general drooliness I go to Tie One On.

Friday's stitchery is loving and giving

Speaking of giving, my niece's second birthday is coming up in a little less than a month, and I thought this sweet little piggy by Nosey Nest might be just the thing to hold whatever we decide to give her . . .

coolness

I want to make this, like, yesterday. Nownownow would be good too. We go through so much cereal in this house it shouldn't be hard . . .

cool pattern

I have a bit of an obsession lately with patterns for purses. I need to make a post collecting them; until then, this new one from Jordynn Mackenzie will have to stand alone.