Lazy Daisy Cottage

Apron with Ruffle

and matching Bow!

Lay tea towel out

and cut away the template

from the sides.

Roll the sides under twice

to finish edge and topstitch.

Cut Strip for Top Ruffle 4 1/2" wide

finish edges on all sides

double roll and top stitch.

Stitch down the center

with gather stitch.

Gather up to fit in place

see later in tutorial...

Cut Lower Ruffle 12 1/2" WOF

( width of Fabric)

Place wrong sides together

and stitch sides 1/4"

to finish edges turn right side out

and gather top.

Use a gather stitch or method

using cording see below.

Simply place DMC #8

or other thick floss

1/8" from edge and zigzag stitch over.

Make sure you make several knots

when you begin

so it doesn't pull through.

When you get to the end

pull cording

and this ensures

your gather stitch doesn't break.

TOP RUFFLE STITCHED ON

Make sure you adjust the length

of the apron

before you stitch lower ruffle on.

I cut about 3" off

I prefer a shorter apron

well and lets be honest...

I AM SHORT.

haha
Pin Lower Ruffle to fit bottom of apron

Stitch ruffle on front side of apron.

You will place ric rac

to finish the seam.

That way the underside of the apron

is finished.

RIC RAC

is pinned in place

then top stitch.

I top stitched both sides

you can do whatever you prefer.

MAKING THE STRAPS

AND TIES

Cut 3 strips 2" wide

of cooridinating fabric

Press all sides 1/4" in

with right side down.

Then bring to match sides

and top stitch

with right side out.

Remember to cut one of the strips

in half for the top of the apron.

Straps folded and ready to top stitch.

Stitch in place on on each side

and one on each side

on the top of the apron

for the tie around the neck.


NEW FABRIC HAS ARRIVED

HEATHER MULDER PETERSON

You must see this new line

Sanibel

we are cutting layer cakes,

charms and designing a new quilt

using our famous die-cut flower

keep posted for the quilt...

AMAZING and SIMPLE!


NOW for the Treat!
Salted Peanut Chews

Found in the Cook Book page 152

Chewy and Delicious don't miss this one!

CRUST

1 1/2 cup flour

2/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4tsp. baking soda

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cup butter melted

1 egg

1 egg yolk

TOP WITH

3 cups mini marshmallows

TOPPING

2/3 cup corn syrup

1/4 cup butter

12 ounce pkg peanut butter chips

1/2 pkg. butterscotch chips

( Optional but Dana recommends)

2 cups rice krispies

2 cups salted peanuts

Blend the crust ingredients together

press in 9x13 pan.

Bake at 350 for 10-13 minutes

til golden brown.

Add marshmallows and return

to oven till mallows puff up

but not brown 1-2 minutes.

Cool while preparing topping.

Heat syrup, butter

and peanut butter chips

and butterscotch chips

until smooth in micro or in pan

on stove stir constantly.

Remove and add rice krispies

and peanuts pour over marshmallows.

Allow to cool and cut into 2" bars

very rich and delicious...

TRUST ME!


UPDATE ON...WHAT IS IT?

no one has won yet

and really no one is even close.

I have decided to start giving hints...

Each Thursday til we have a winner

we will post a hint.

HINT #1

Usually priced by the pound???