FEBRUARY 2009

OMG - I have bought so much fabric, embellishments, and accessories, that I'm getting to the obsessive point. My kids say I need an intervention. I have two wonderful teenage children, Vinny & Gina. They are still my priority and ultimate joy.

My sewing machine gave me problems early in the month but by the grace of God, it worked. My friend Kay suggested that I read the sewing machine instruction manual. Funny how things work out when you follow instructions!

I made two cupcake full-size aprons for a mother and daughter baking team. It was much fun creating such colorful aprons.

JANUARY 2009

JANUARY 2009 - Joy Marie's Boutique opens for business and aprons were brought to life in south Texas. I prayed to God for passion and purpose, and he answered my prayers. At the age of 13 I hand-stitched my very first apron. It was a red skirt apron. We kept that apron for a very long time. At the age of 40-something, my sister Jessica invited me to join her successful business at http://www.joymaries.com/ and the fun started.

I have to also thank my dear friend Kay from Iowa. I met her January 2009 but it seems like I have known her a lifetime. She guided me towards greater serenity when I needed it the most. Kay also helped me improve my sewing skills and she gave me an appreciation for fabrics! Kay and I hit the craft stores in January and must have spent hours shopping around.

The Victorian Princess apron is the very first apron that Kay and I made in January. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21769858&ref=em

My friends please be sure to keep coming back! I can’t wait to talk to you again. ~~ Yoli

Welcome from the Apron Senorita

Hello friends, I am Yoli Kalkofen from beautiful south Texas. God is wonderful and he answers prayers. I asked for passion and purpose and he gave me aprons!

I hope to share my thoughts with you. I invite you to join and share your thoughts too. Keep coming back!

Yoli :)