Monday, January 4, 2010

Aprons! Aprons! Aprons!

Don't you just love aprons? I do....so I decided it would be fun to make a few this year to add to my ever growing apron collection. 



One of my favorite apron patterns is the Church Ladies Apron by Mary Mulari. I love the way it turns out and how easy it is to make. It is a great everyday apron because it is reversible.



This one I made for me! It's the third one I have made from this same pattern. I gave the first one away to my sweet great aunt in Texas. The next one I made was for my darling little mohter-in-law.



I am not fond of aprons that you have to slip over your head, so I made this one to bring around the neck and fasten on one shoulder.



Several years ago my mother-in -law moved and when she did she sent me some of her old buttons that she had from years back.



One of my favorites was this big red one from the 40's and since there was only one, I thought it would be the perfect button for my new apron.

27 comments:

Teresa said...

Love the apron Rae Ann.. It is really lovely. Great that it's reversible too.

Unknown said...

Great apron! That button is the perfect finishing touch, love the fabric too! Glad to hear you are joining in on the fun with the star crazy quilt. I am going to make 2 of them, one in 30s and the other in brights with a dark background.

Pat said...

What fun aprons and to have one be reversible is a great idea.

Jenn said...

Rae Ann, I love aprons and have made several to sell at craft shows and on my website (www.handmadebyjenn.com) This one is SO CUTE and I was wondering if the pattern was available anywhere?.... I love your fabric choices! I am making my oldest daughter an apron for her birthday in a couple of weeks because she is enjoying more time in the kitchen, baking and such and she needs her own apron!
Jenn

Nedra said...

I agree, that is a perfect apron. Great choice in colors, and I love the red button.

Needled Mom said...

LOVE it! The fabrics are perfect.

Di~ said...

Very Very cute apron! Thank You.

Jocelyn said...

Rae Ann I love your apron! It turned out so beautiful. Great job. The button just adds to the charm.

amy smart said...

So cute, Rae Ann! The button is perfect.

Julia said...

I agree too, that is a perfect apron....great fabric colour choice and the red button really makes a nice finish.
Julia ♥

Kim Walus said...

I'm lovin' it and I need to get to making mine here soon. Thanks for taking me to the quilt store today. It was fun!!!

Thimbleanna said...

It's beautiful Rae Ann! I love the fabrics you've chosen and that pattern is adorable!

Nanette Merrill said...

It is darling. I think I even have that pattern. I want to make some. It looks like I could even make it bigger for me.

Cubby House Crafts said...

Your apron is just lovely!
Lisa

Abby and Stephanie said...

CUTE apron and oh how I love vintage buttons.

Barb said...

Hi Rae Ann, I love aprons...they are so festive and make me want to cook and clean. Can you believe it?!

Wow, you have given me an idea for making one.

Stay warm!

Hugs, Barb ♥

Lori Holt said...

Perfect project for only one adorable button Rae Ann...of course I LOVE the apron!
And I ADORE the top photo in this post!
Happy everything,
Lori

Live Well With Judi said...

You've been spying into my kitchen! I have thought for the last 2 days, I've got to make myself a new apron as I work in them all day and all my aprons look like they need to go in the trash! I look homeless in them!! Making a new apron needs to go immediately on my list of things to do. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me as always. Hugs

Anonymous said...

Hello Rae Ann, love the apron you have made....and your colour choice...I too have a love of buttons from the 30's...Warm Regards Lyn

Deb said...

Rae-Ann that is such a gorgeous wee apron. They are such a great invention are they-practical and of course no excuse not to be pretty just like your one.
hugs Deb

Unknown said...

Oh my look at all of these awesome old apron patterns that you own.. I don't think a lady can own too much fabric, patterns or aprons ;)I love the one that you made its fantastic..
Thanks for coming by and leaving such nice comments.
M

Stephanie G. said...

I love the apron! I need to make one some time soon and it looks like I'll need to take some quilting lessons too. You are amazing. I'll be sure to check your blog tons now! Love you and thanks again for the recipes - yumm, yumm!!!

Ruth said...

The apron is wonderful! And the button makes it extra special.

Kitty said...

I really love how neatly you've combined two completely different fabrics, and the button of course. I wish I had half the ability to make things interesting by combining fabrics so beautifully. Love it. thanka for show us. Kitty

Rogers Family said...

I found your blog threw Bee in my Bonnet. I really love your apron and the name of the pattern. when ever I cook or bake in the kitchen I am always wearing an apron. I have been wearing one sense I was about 5 when I bake my first batch of cookies at the age of 5 and it was also the first thing I had ever baked. Both my grandmothers have always wore aprons in the kitchen with they cooked, baked, canned or even just cleaned house. I am wanting to carry on the tradition in my own home and pass on some aprons to my own Grandkids boys and girls. I am also in the process of getting my material ready to make a farm apron for when I am out collecting eggs or veggies from the garden so I can make sure I have big and deep enough pockets. I am going to subscribe to your blog to see what other aprons you will make.

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Catsetc said...

I love how you used the contrasting colors for the ties & neckband & pockets. I just got this pattern & was thinking of doing that.