Apron Love

IT"S IN THE MAIL!!

I don't know about you but I LOVE LOVE to get a package or hand written note/letter in the mail!

Here's a sneak peek at some goodies that winged their way to my house and/or are winging their way to a swap partner!

The Elegant Madame Samm's package to The Lady Jane Hillis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Madame Samm from Sew We Quilt at Stash Manicure  sewed a custom created "Cuppa Cozie" with my initial.  

 

 

This little gem keeps your cuppa whatever warm for 2 hrs. or more!  Yep, it works!  M. Samm won an invention contest in Canada some years ago with this little jewel.  So...I asked very nicely and since she is one of THE most generous ladies I've gotten to know through my online "quilty girlfriends", Madame Samm custom sewed a "cuppa cozie" for me and my sister (SHHH!!! It's a secret...Happy Birthday Sarah Beth! Her cozie is PEEKING out from behind my yellow cozie...see it??)

I participated in my first ever apron swap!  I received a super fun package with a half apron as requested with some fun "tuck -ins" to spice up the package.  The apron was made out of the nicest fabric and I loved the garden flower seeds, Spring decoration plus some very colorful buttons for future embellishments.

Here is a recent apron creation which I think is so Springy and fun.  In fact I may have to keep this apron for myself!

Check out the little "coffee steam" plus the ruffle!  I'm actually teaching myself how to sew by making these aprons. My sewing skills stopped at my 8th grade Home Ec class so I have a lot of catching up to do.  I'm watching on line tutorials, reading everything I can about the particular technique I'm attempting to sew, and having fun in my SEWING CAVE as my family has nick named it...Mama's Sewing Cave

Here is a simple polka dot apron with a pocket.  This was my first ruffle and I will make my pockets larger from now on...like I said, I'm learning with each item I sew.

In this picture are some "tuck in's" for my apron swap partner...some yummy melon fat quarter fabric and an Irish Linen Hankie with hand crocheted lace I found at an antique store.  Hope she likes it!

Here are the three ladies blowing in the wind on a dreary spring afternoon.  Yes, the apron strings are very long...that is on purpose.  MY swap partner and I like to tie our strings around the back and then around to the front.  
You can also see how yucky the backyard looks behind my clothesline but if you look real hard you can see my plum trees about to burst forth.  The newest aprons on the farm add a touch of color don't you think?
Oh look, Hank the Border Collie is sneaking up on a squirrel...the squirrel is behind the apron!

Blue apron on left was found at a flea market...very utilitarian.  

Christmas apron and green apron belonged to my sweet little Mama.  She ALWAYS wore an apron...everyday...all day...for every occasion!

This is the newest apron on the cutting board...I Love this fabric and Large Polka Dot Print.  This little lady is going to be a full size bib apron with a large pocket going along the width of the bottom to hold cleaning or craft items.

Vintage Apron Pattern featured 
in 
The APRON BOOK

If you love all things APRON, then you WANT...no you NEED this treasure of a book.


My quilting endeavors have taken a back seat this past week to allow a some creative room for my
APRON LOVE

Blessings

GMAMA JANE