Here it is... my first finished Christmas gift.  An excess of large girly scraps inspired this simple patchwork toddler apron for a special little 2-year-old.  I think 2 is just the right age to really begin painting and stirring the batter in ernest, right?  I hope this little apron will see lots of washing!



I made this apron in 5" squares all from scrap.  In the end, I wasn't in love with how the patchwork turned out, so I  decided to make it reversible with Freebird Ovals by Moda in melon on the back.  It's a fun, lively print that is both gender-neutral and ideal for hiding paint stains!  Since this little girl is soon to be a big-sister, I thought my apron might find it's way to a little boy someday.



So, with that in mind, I ask my little boy to model it for us. As soon as I tied it on, he was off to the chalk board.



And so busy, busy, busy that I could not get a clear shot in the dark lighting....



Until he paused by this morning's bead sculpture to tell me that it's a good apron. Melt my heart.

It feels good to have gotten started on Christmas gifts.  I still don't know what I will be making any of the men on my list... Any suggestions?