Aprons In The Attic

Since Hubby's recovery is going well after his bout with pneumonia /surgery, I find that I am anxious to get back to normal. All my time was spent either at the hospital or by his side during his recovery at home. Needless to say I never made it into the sewing room. No quilts, no miniatures, and no new aprons.

But time was not wasted as I got a head start on hats and scarves for my friend, Jane, to take to the shelter next November. With old man winter still hanging around, they may be needed now.

The count of finished projects for the month of January---------seven scarves, twelve hats, and a Prayer Shawl.

Stay calm and put your apron on,

Winter in Texas

It was 16 degrees and snowing when I woke up this morning. Not a big deal for most of the country but for us here in North Texas it is an "event."

Stay calm and put your apron on,

Black Friday Sewing

I have never been one to fight the crowds on Black Friday so I spent my day in my sewing room. This was a perfect day to make a new Christmas apron.

I fell in love with this gingerbread print when I saw it at Hobby Lobby and thought it would work well with Lori Holt's One Yard Apron. One half yard for the skirt, one quarter yard for waistband and pocket trim, and another quarter yard for sash and pockets. I cut the pocket smaller and only added one as I wanted the gingerbread men to dance around the skirt. Cookies anyone?

Stay calm and put your apron on,

Betty Lou

Want to Play With Paper Dolls?

This apron was fun to make as every time I would look at the print it made me smile. When I was little girl I think I played with paper dolls more than dolls, so when I saw this print with cowboy and cowgirl paper dolls I knew it would make a fun apron.

With the addition of the red dot ruffle I'll be ready for a Texas Barbecue.

A reminder that tomorrow, November 27th, is national Tie One On Day, traditionally the day before Thanksgiving, we all tie on our aprons and celebrate the women who came before us.

Enjoy all the pieces of your life,

Rescuing Vintage Linens

While looking for vintage aprons in the sometimes forgotten corners of thrift shops, I have discovered a lot of vintage embroidery of the 30's and 40's. Often thrown in a heap, these pieces call to me -----"save me---save me."

Most times these dresser scarves, runners, napkins, and other small pieces have been passed over by collectors looking for more pristine needlework. But for me, I can't help thinking about the women that made them. Surely they looked forward to the evenings when they could relax after a long day of housework, listen to the radio with the family and take a few stitches of embroidery. All the time dreaming of how they could beautify their homes with their colorful stitchery.

I have no idea what I will do with these linens, maybe incorporate some in aprons or maybe just take them out occasionally and enjoy their beauty and appreciate the women that came before me.

Keep calm and put your apron on,