Dear Ms. Bailey,
I am writing to request that you quit writing patterns and posting absolutely inspired photos on your blog. You have created a monster at my house. I am sewing apples and I can not stop. It is a good thing that these apples are not high in calories and saturated fat. If they were, I'd be stuck in my craft room just like Pooh Bear got stuck in Rabbit's hole after he ate all Rabbit's honey in order to satisfy his rumbly-grumbly in his tummy. As it stands, I am getting nothing done except the creation of these little beauties. Too bad you can't eat them or make them into a pie. At least that way my family would be getting fed. If I am really truthful, though, I would beg you to keep the insanity coming because I am having a ball. You ROCK.
Sincerely,
Cassie
If I were to write Heather Bailey a note, I think the above is what it would have to say. I am addicted to making these little apples. I will use them for teacher gifts. Hailey and Paige have too many teachers to give this kind of apple to (If only I had started making these sooner!!), but the triplets need some gifts to give. This is their last year of elementary school. I am kinda sad about that. I've had at least one child in elementary school for the last ELEVEN years. They've been very good years. I think as a fond farewell, we will give an apple to:
- Mr. Thane--their teacher this year
- Mrs. Lessnau--the only teacher in the school that taught all five of my girls
- Mrs. Schwisow and Mrs. McFarlane--these two ladies teach library and music respectively. They have been there for all ELEVEN years that my girls have been at Rattlesnake Elementary.
If I had more time, I would give a gift to every teacher, administrator, and support staff at the school. They're all good apples. To them I say a fond farewell.
Looking forward to lazy summer days~
Cassie
How can I have had the pattern for all these months and not made any apples yet? I've really got to make one...I'm afraid of the addiction though! :) I love the apples in that bowl...that would go perfect on my dining table...which just gave me a great idea! Thanks Cassie!
Posted by: Marie | June 10, 2009 at 09:39 PM
I can see resistance is futile when it comes to apples! Enjoy the start of your summer vacation - very envious, it is cold, wintry and wet here today:)
Posted by: Lisa | June 11, 2009 at 03:08 AM
What a great idea for the teachers. Your apples are gorgeous! And what a great name for a school -- that cracked me up!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 11, 2009 at 04:50 AM
seriously MUST get pattern!
Posted by: Kelly O. | June 11, 2009 at 05:55 AM
I'm now thinking...I've got to make those apples. I saw them on Heather's blog and liked them a lot but when I saw all of yours... I don't think I can resist anymore.
Beautiful apples! I think any teacher would just love them apples!
Posted by: Kim | June 11, 2009 at 08:47 AM
these are fantastic!!!
what a great idea to give them as gifts!
Posted by: sara | June 11, 2009 at 08:56 AM
I love those apples. So cute, and I bet the teachers will love them.
Posted by: Ginger | June 11, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Please please please send that letter to Heather! I bet she would get a kick out of it. I must go find my pattern right now and make of these. Yours are so fantastic! I love how they look in the bowl.
Posted by: Terriaw | June 11, 2009 at 04:08 PM
*Squeal of Delight!!*
These are so delicious to look at. I can't imagine how addicted you are making them!
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | June 13, 2009 at 10:32 AM
What yummy apples. Your picture makes me want to drop everything and make apples too! By the way I think you will find Ms Bailey has heard your plea. I just followed the link from her tweet on twitter.
Posted by: Belinda | June 19, 2009 at 12:49 AM
Linked this back from Heather Bailey's twitter account! So cool that she read it!
What a sweet addiction!
Posted by: Mia | June 20, 2009 at 08:49 AM
These are gorgeous! They look so good in that beautiful bowl. I've just finished my first apple...... and I did enjoy making it..... but it could be better finished..... so I could just try another one..... :-o
Posted by: Ann | June 21, 2009 at 07:16 PM
you did such a great job, they are beautiful !!
Posted by: Emilie | June 22, 2009 at 12:13 AM
These are really cute. I love all the fabric combinations you selected. Great photos too.
Posted by: Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY | June 22, 2009 at 05:50 AM
they are gorgeous! did you notice heather mentioned you on her blog today!
Posted by: kirsten | June 23, 2009 at 11:02 AM
I love your apples. Wish I was music teacher to your girls.
Posted by: Christine | June 26, 2009 at 12:05 AM