Peritonal Dialysis ~ Instructions

One of my best friends (who has since passed away) went into kidney failure. She was going to the hospital constantly for dialysis, and then given the opportunity to do it herself at home. She needed a back-up person in case she needed help, I was her neighbor, so that came in handy.

The nurses at the Sheldon Chumir Hospital was very impressed with my instructions, as the hospital instructions were very wordy, no paragraph structure, and just downright confusing! If you wish to use this as a guide, please check with your health are professional first!

First things: pronunciation. Peritoneal. I thought it was Pair-a-TONE-ee-al. Nope, wrong. It is actually parrot-to-Neil.  Like you are a pirate.... arrrghhhh, give that Parrot to Neil. 

RECIPE: Gluten Free Bacon Cheesecake

This was my first cheesecake ever. I changed the crust from the original recipe to GF graham crumbs.

I do not have a processor, so my bacon pieces [in the crust and in the filling] were larger than the recipe callled for, but that was okay! Plus, I omitted the candied bacon topping.
This cheesecake was amazing!!!

RECIPE: Gluten Free Snickers Kahlua Cheesecake

Eating Gluten Free isn't just for celiacs and GF sensitivity. It is also recommended for people with auto immune diseases, like fibromyalgia. ... so they say. I hope you enjoy this recipe, my family devoured this one!

Rickrack Rooster Apron Tutorial ~ by Auntie Dem

One of my favorite McCall’s patterns is #1143, from 1944. My mom turned 4 yrs old that year.

I believe this vintage pattern has been previously listed on ebay for $77.00.

WOW! I can’t justify paying $77.00 for an apron pattern (plus materials!) but I’m quite frugal.Anything can be made, right??I watched my grandmother sew all the time while growing up. I had many fancy gowns that she had repurposed from out-of-date clothes of my mom’s and aunt’s.

Side note: “Repurposed” ….
When did we start using that word? Upcycled sounds trendy.

My grandma didn’t have a word for it, other than: Make do! or… Well, that’s what you’re getting! <3 her!

This is how my first attempt came out:

On to this vintage-inspired tutorial:

Retro Gingham Style (Hey Apron Lady)

Okay, so the kids' song was in my head as I was playing around with fabric today.
It inspired me to create a new pattern. I call it: Retro Gingham Style (Hey, Apron Lady)

This apron has an ample bib, and long ties that can be tied at the front of the waist.
Modern vegetable print paired with gingham. What gets more retro than gingham??
Cuteness &functional! I love the ribbon on the pocket and neckline!

It's a long apron on me (to my knees) but I am vertically challenged. Both my teens tried it on, and it was a great length on them... they happen to be 5'7"-ish. 

DIY 1942-style Apron (from scratch) ;)

I really like the aprons of the 1930's-50's. They remind me of my grandmothers. I can still recall the most tantalizing aromas from their kitchens. ~sigh~

I especially like how the aprons were fitted. Feminine, flattering, dressy. Little did grandma know that she was stylin'! They were only protecting their clothes! 

Love Dem Aprons~ Elastic Pocket Apron by Auntie Dem

I love these colours, so I had to make another apron!

I'm guessing that I used about 1 2/3 m of fabric. Maybe a little less.

I used 3 fabrics: Blue, Gingham, and Patterned

Approx 60” of lace that I had left overs

Approx  6" of narrow (1/4”) elastic

All seam allowances are 1/4" unless stated.