New Products Just For You!

Recently finished these two cute aprons for your clothing protection. 

 Great for artist and crafting and even the kitchen cooking.

This apron is purple plaid with blue, grey and white.

Dress shirt apron in blue checked with red trim.

More Shirt Aprons

Classic dress shirt meets redesign  into new look of style class and functionality. This apron makes a great hostess apron or use it as a gift for a friend.

Green and navy plaid with white trim

Black n white pin stripes with black trim

Pink with blue pin stripes with blue trim

Navy plaid with navy trim

Celebrating with Red, White and Blue Collection

Ahoy! Celebrate with Red White and Blue!

  Curated By: madeformebyoa...

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

"Celebrate the upcoming Memorial Day weekend with Red White Blue...All members of the On Fire for Handmade Guild!"

Special thanks goes to Anne from MadeForMebyOaklie for creating this lovely collection for Memorial Day and including various On Fire for Handmade team members.  Thank you Anne for including my BBQ Apron for men.

Is The Beatles' Fashion Style Back In?

On the way home from Zumba today I saw two nicely dressed Asian men, they were sporting what I call the Beatles look.  They had the long hair, sport coat, and straight legged black jeans, (could have even been skinny jeans.) They really looked sharp.  

Not the usual grudge, skater or gansta look but a nice sopshicated look.  I know I'm older than some but I do find it refreshing to see a man dressed nice.  I don't mind a little longer hair like when the Beatles  when they where first starting out or like Justin Bieber as long as its clean and nicely combed.

Here's a little Beatles song for your listening pleasure!

Look What's Cooking at Heart & Sow!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Men in Aprons

I just was browsing on Flickr and realize that 3 of my men's aprons were chosen to be in a gallery of "Men in Aprons."  Apparently, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores decided to make up a gallery of men in aprons.  I feel honored to be apart of Jo-Ann's gallery.  Mine are the green camo, grey camo and the chili pepper aprons!

Source: Flickr.com

Hunting For Fox?

My latest apron I finished reminds me of the classic game of fox hunting.  Although there isn't any real foxes or hunting going on in this print the game is of noteworthy meantion here.  Dark blue background with rider and horse makes a lovely gift for Dad.  Great gift for the horse lover!

Tuesday's Top 5 Treasures

Today's Top 5 treasures found are listed below. If you would like to have your shop featured here on my blog you will need to pick your favorite and list it in the comments along with your shop address. You may also include your blog address if you have one. The next 5 items and shops will be picked randomly from the "Raffle King." Next posting of Top 5 will be next Tuesday! All comments are welcomed but please note that unless your shop is opened you can not be considered as a contestant. Also all shops must have viable items for sale.

Be sure to invite your friends to be featured here and to check out the other shops great items.


Winner #1: Crystal Pink Rhinestone Necklace by Sparkle Beast Designs
Shop: Natalie52688.etsy.com



Winner #2: Green and Gold Twist by Penrose Designs
Shop: tmpenrose.etsy.com



Winner #3: Victorian Pedestal Trinket Dish by Shabbby N Chic
Shop: ShabbyNChic.etsy.com



Winner #4: Family of Quacks Bag by Honor Crowned Crafts
shop: HonorCrownedCrafts.etsy.com


Winner #5: Edwardian Men Photos Gift Tags by Carolina Kudzu
shop: CarolinaKudzu.etsy.com

Honoring our Veterans!

On Veteran’s Day we honor
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.

Some of them were drafted;
Some were volunteers;
For some it was just yesterday;
For some it’s been many years;

In the jungle or the desert,
On land or on the sea,
They did whatever was assigned
To produce a victory.

Some came back; some didn’t.
They defended us everywhere.
Some saw combat; some rode a desk;
All of them did their share.

No matter what the duty,
For low pay and little glory,
These soldiers gave up normal lives,
For duties mundane and gory.

Let every veteran be honored;
Don’t let politics get in the way.
Without them, freedom would have died;
What they did, we can’t repay.

We owe so much to them,
Who kept us safe from terror,
So when we see a uniform,
Let’s say "thank you" to every wearer.
--By Joanna Fuchs

My Personal Heros:


My husband, Vietnam Veteran



My Son, Iraq Veteran


My Son-in-law, Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran

My father was a Korean Veteran and father-in-law was WWII veteran, and 4 nephews actively serving in the armed forces.

Our Current Heros!


Remember All our service men and women are heros!

Veteran's Day Sale

I'm offering 20% off these items in honor of Veteran's Day!



Patriotic Apron




Camo Apron

Black Fleece Scarf

Handmade black solid fleece scarf.

It's cold out side and what better way to warm up but with a fleece scarf. It will help keep you warm in any cold weather.

This black scarf is great for men, women, boys or girls. It's 100% cotton fleece and all edges are serged.

Machine wash cold and tumble dry cool.

length: 59.5"
width: 5.5"

On the cover of Artfire!

I'm just loving this Artfire.com, more and more. It seems that you get larger than life photos of your newly listed items quite regularly. That is so great for business. Now I hope to win a spot for the lifetime membership soon! Pray I win!


Here is my green mossy oak man's apron in the middle of the front page.
My shop address: http://heartandsowdesigns.artfire.com

Blue Denim BBQ Apron

Man's blue denim BBQ apron. Your man will be sizzlin in this denim. This heavy duty apron is also great for work too.

Men cook too, and sometimes its in the backyard for grilling up those steaks!

Heavy duty 100% cotton apron. The color is dark denim blue with navy blue bias tape trim. Large long pockets wrap around the waist of the apron, four pocket sections, great for holding all your cooking utensils or tools.


Machine wash and tumble dry.

Patriotic BBQ Apron

American Flag apron. Your man will be hot in this patriotic apron. What better way to celebrate your patriotism. This apron can also work for women too.

Men cook too, and sometimes its in the backyard for grilling up those steaks!

100% cotton apron. The colors include Navy blue, red adn white. Trimmed with Navy blue bias tape. Large long pockets wrap around the waist of the apron, four pocket sections, great for holding all your cooking utensils.


Machine wash and tumble dry.

Backyard BBQ

Some men spend lots of time grilling at the backyard BBQ and keeping clean is easy with a an apron. I have newly listed this green camo apron.

I also have fabric in various prints that make great aprons for men. If you don't see a print you are interested in let me know and I will try to find it. All fabrics here are 100% cotton and are machine washable and dryable.


Blue demin, black and gray camo, beige camo, and computer green camo




Police fabric





Snake print




American Flag Fabric



Forest hunter print



A man song just for you!

What Are My Choices?

I have many customers requesting custom orders for aprons but not sure what style they want. I have a few choices to help them in there selection of their apron.

The chef apron is a classic bib apron with ties around the neck and below the waist ties. My aprons are a standard one size fits most. I can lengthen them or shorten them and also widen them too.



The BBQ apron is my typical man's apron I created which is trimmed with bias tape and has 3 large wrap around pockets. It is wider and longer than the chef apron. This apron is a favorite for many customers for grilling.



For a little flirty fun I have created the heart apron, its my own style and makes a girl feel feminine and pretty.



My retro apron is trimmed with rick rack and two toned colors. One color for the apron and an accent color for the ties and pockets.



Halter aprons are almost like a dress, some are fully reversable too. They are the perfect apron for a summer BBQ or for a hostessing a party.





For a very traditional apron and those who want to keep more of their clothes clean I have a cobbler apron. This apron has a full front and back and ties at the sides. It also has a double pocket in the front.




I have designed a fun party apron for those costume parties or those intimate parties of two.



As you see I have many apron choices for you to choose from. These aprons can be altered for your special needs and also if you would like a certain fabric print I will try my hardest to find it.