Sharon Sews

A little quickie sewing project before the year ends.... As I was writing my last post I noticed I had left my Fabric by Fabric One Yard Wonders book open to the Speedy Ruffle Scarf. If you knew how often I accessorize with scarves you'd understand why this ended up being my first project from the book. This scarf is designed for knit fabric and really is speedy. I was able to cut and sew my scarf in about 30 minutes.   I'll be honest, I didn't follow the instructions. I glanced at them, made some changes to the cutting layout and sewed it a bit differently than written. I used a sparkly purple fabric purchased in the clearance section at Hancock Fabrics. I wish you could see this in person as it looks much nicer than what I could capture with the camera. Even though I suspect the fabric was meant to be used for Halloween costumes I like my little speedy ruffle scarf. It makes me smile. **********************************************

A week of marathon sweet treat baking, followed by a week of marathon sweat treat eating, means I'll need to add more  Zumba workouts to my week.  I swear I must have gained five pounds in the past two weeks alone.  But it was so worth it...my taste buds were in heaven.  ********************************

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and left comments for a chance to win a copy of the new Fabric by Fabric One Yard Wonders or my yummy cupcake pocket apron.  I must say you are one busy group!  I hope you all take a few minutes to read the comments and visit each other's blogs.  Lots of talent and lots of fun projects are planned with the new year. The winners are.... Book:   Little Ella Lu , who hopes to sew a valance for her daughter's room as her first project of the new year.   You won a copy of the Fabric by Fabric One Yard Wonders book.  Storey Publishing will send this directly to you after I contact them with your mailing information. Apron:   Kelli , whose first 2012 project is a Mission Maxi.  Kelly, you won the cupcake apron .  Congratulations to both of you.  Please check your email and respond back to me by midnight, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012.  If you didn't win here, be sure to check out the other bloggers participating in the book blog tour.  O