Happy PINK SATURDAY!
This how my Pink Saturday turned out!
First I went shopping for fabric (in my collection)..pink of course. Quite a few bloggers
Then I had to find some pink ribbons for a very special project. A friend asked me to make some special aprons for alzheimer patients. She said that sometimes just a touch reminds them of a memory. So she was thinking I could add some textures.
Next I had to look for some trims like ribbons and pompoms, furry fabric..etc..
Mmmmm..so many ribbons..Didn't find the pom-poms but I'll find them! Off I go to find them and maybe some unique buttons! Opps..almost forgot...not to worry about buttons..when my dear MIL passed away she had TONS of buttons in all kinds of bottles and candy boxes! So many old ones and lots of colors! It is just like candy!
I did find the pom-poms at Jo-Ann's and a zipper and some lace. My MIL had this really neat old pink corduroy bathrobe that was sun damaged but still lots of fabric I could use so I used a little of that, some chenille fabric and soft baby blanket material that I lined and put on the pocket flaps.
That's me resting my left foot that was badly sprained and a broken right toe from walking off a stair when I thought I was on the landing! You can see the soft fabric on the flaps and on the top is the cordroy with some vintage lace around it.
The zipper zips but there isn't anything behind it. I figured it could be just something to pull up and down..Oh, I should hang a pretty bead on it! Well anyway here it is all finished! I'm working on others but not pink so I will show those another day.
Pink Saturday is a tradition that was started by Beverly from How Sweet the Sound
It is a group of bloggers that on that day post anything PINK! It is a lot of fun! All are welcome to participate or just go looking at all the Pink Goodness!
Quite a few bloggers have joined and on every Saturday you can find the list of beautiful and fun Pink confections! Please be sure to stop by Beverly's Pink Saturday blog..it's quite the site! There is also a button on the right also to connect to Beverly's How Sweet the Sound.
Thank you for stopping by and please come again! Have a great day and if you like, I would love it if you would please leave a note you were here?
Happy Pink Saturday, dear Judy. I hope your foot is healing and feeling much better.
I love all of your pinks, and I love that you are creating something wonderful for these very special people. You have a kind and giving heart.♥
Posted by: Beverly | May 10, 2011 at 10:42 AM
What a beautiful apron! So perfect for Pink Saturday. My dad is starting with some Alzheimer symptoms and it's so sad. It's wonderful that you made this to help those who are struggling with this terrible disease. You did a great job. I know someone will be very blessed. Thanks for visiting Cottage and Creek and for leaving you nice comment. Your blog is great and I'll be back!
~Lynn
Posted by: Lynn at Cottage and Creek | May 09, 2011 at 08:47 PM
That turned out so wonderful!! I love all the textures. Yes...you made me want to go shopping too. But, I already came home with two pieces of fabric today...so I'm good. Thanks for sharing.
Come over to my blog for a visit, I'm giving away something pretty!
http://luluscottage.blogspot.com
Posted by: Stephanie | May 08, 2011 at 09:18 PM
Such a beautiful pink apron. I love it!
take care, gerri
Posted by: gerri herbst | May 08, 2011 at 08:08 PM
oh dear there's so much stuff here I love, I'm a fabric and ribbon junkie! I feel like going shopping now...
Happy Mother's Day to you. best wishes
Posted by: Grace | May 08, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Dear Judy,
I love your dolls. I am a subscriber to Art Doll Quarterly and saw your "Jewel of the Sea" there. I also was published in ADQ a few years ago in the Show & Tell section. If you want to see more of my dolls, you can find some at www.patkumicich.com
Happy Mother's Day!
Posted by: pat | May 08, 2011 at 09:24 AM
aww Pink Haven!
Posted by: DashingSmiles | May 08, 2011 at 01:31 AM
Hi there,
Beautiful wearable art! I love the different textures that you used. My mom was an alzheimer patient, and, yes, just a touch could put a light back into her eyes. She especially loved to hold a rag doll and stroke the yarn hair and caress the smooth cotton dress. She would always smile when she held her doll.
Thank you so much for visiting me today. So glad that I found your blog through that visit. Kind of "uncanny." My post was on Mama's handkerchief today, and here you are making beautiful art for alzheimer patients. It's Mothers Day weekend...hmm...I always listen to those signs. :) I LOVE your music,too Happy Pink Saturday! Happy Mother's Day!
Blessings,
:)Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | May 07, 2011 at 09:08 PM