HoneyBee Desert Cottage

Change and Challenges

Exciting times for us here at HoneyBee Bungalow. We have moved to a new studio in a new state with warm hearted people.

I have been busy as a honeybee, designing, cutting, sewing and quilting and having so much fun!

In fact our little cottage business has moved up a notch and I am now selling on Amazon Handmade.

After a life long pursuit of excellence in handmade needle crafts I still find myself inspired with new and different challenges. I feel blessed to come from a long line of needlework artisans, they have left me cherished and important articles created during their lifetimes and I marvel at their skill. I hope I can continue to do justice to what I have learned and pass this on to my posterity.

I wanted to be just like my Mom who is an exceptional seamstress as well as my Grandmother and Great-Grandmothers and Aunts. All wonderful artisans dedicated to perfection in their work and who created precise intricate stitches and designs. I am grateful for the patience of parents and grandparents and their belief in me as I have honed my skills. I began my lifelong career in the needle arts beginning at age 5 with Christmas aprons and pot holders. I spent my entire youth sewing everything from stuffed frogs to wedding dresses for my friends. I have been known to create an outfit for a date in one day; visit the fabric store, purchase cloth and sew it up for a date that night.

Yep, I love it. Nowadays I focus on quilts, to me they are the epitome of love and hugs and the next best thing to being wrapped up in granny's apron while receiving a big hug. What better way to show respect and care to someone else then giving them a item to enjoy and cherish daily - that is what a beautiful and beautifully handmade quilt does. There is such a difference between quality materials artisans use for handmade works and what is store bought.

I am very grateful to those who have supported my work in art and design throughout my life and hope to reach others who will find joy and pleasure in my creations. As I navigate this new marketing avenue, please be patient. If you are looking for someone to turn your ideas into reality for a quilt, or if you find something here, but would like a different color I would love to work with you. Please email me at HoneyBeeCottage@gmail.com.

I am looking toward the future of endless possibilities. Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by.

Janine

More Barristas and Dog Walkers!

Lift up flap style pocket allows ties to be brought around your waist and tied in the front, hidden under the flap (see model below). Pockets may be made from fabric with toweling underneath or all fabric. No need to carry your handtowel around the kitchen!

A cute mother & daughter apron set.

Here are just some of the adorable special orders we have been creating. Christmas themed Dog Walker aprons are just another way to spread the holiday spirit.

A thick red terry towel under stripes of teddy bears is a fun and practical gift for the holidays.

Newest Apron!!

Part of our Holiday collection

Tinkerbell

Thanks so much to Echo for ordering this fun-to-make apron and allowing us to snap a photo of her with her new Tinkerbell apron and ears. Enjoy your apron!

If you have a favorite theme or activity

Quilters Square

Made of 100% cotton toweling

this apron is both beautiful and practical.

Cobbler style is a perfect way to add a child's artwork and create a family heirloom.

Choose your apron colors and leave the rest to us.
Email us for details on this special order item.

Made from 100% cotton toweling and cotton blends.

Embellishment using child's artwork

Chef with YoYo Button Blossoms

Embellishments according to artistic inspiration may include fabrics, trims, buttons or yo-yo’s.

Team Themes

Choose your sports or Nascar team. Great gift item. Contact us for more information on these special order items.

Holidays are coming!

HoneyBee Desert Cottage carries many apron styles and fabrics suitable for women, men and children. Our new mens aprons featuring football and nascar themes will be out soon.

Aprons make the perfect beautiful and practical gift of a family heirloom. Aprons are, individually handmade and embellished of quality materials.

Gifts for Her - A beautiful apron to make her feel like the queen of her castle.

Gifts for dad - New nascar and sports teams aprons. Order your favorite team in time for holiday gift giving.

Enjoy your childrens artwork - Honeybee Desert Cottage will transfer your childs art onto an apron that can be enjoyed by you and your children for a lifetime. Please contact us for more information on this special order item.