apron strings

 Last night Merea met at my house for our monthly meeting. 

(Merea is a Hebrew word meaning "one who is a close advisor or companion.")

 Eight younger women and six older women. During our meetings we share 

our stories, a devotional, and do a craft together. 

Over the months our relationships grow and we speak into each others' lives. 

The younger women suggest things they want to learn. 

Some of the girls used a sewing machine for the first time as we 

sewed simple seams to make aprons out of tea towels.

The directions are simple. Find a good quality, fairly large tea towel. 

Fold over two corners

and sew the corners.

Thread the ribbon through each sewed side, 

secure it with a hidden pin at each corner when you have

 the length you want for around the neck and tying at the waist.

Cute and simple gift idea!

Please visit Yvonne's Stone Gable Blog to read more creative ideas!