Ever since I first printed my Winter Wash silkscreens earlier this month, I knew I wanted to make another two tiered/double skirted half apron (similar to the one I made with my Vintage Collection print). This time I used a red and white Nordic snowflake print for the apron. The top layer of the half apron skirt is a fat quarter panel of my Winter Wash print cut with rounded edges and lined with bleached linen. I did that for two reasons. For one, it makes for a nice finished edge. Secondly, the bold red and white design would have shown through the white Essex.
Since I don't wear aprons while I cook, I put this apron in my shop and tried to size it such that it would fit a wide range of body types. The gathered waist band measured 15 1/2" and there are 37 1/2" long ties on either side. They can be wrapped around and tied in front or tied behind.
I'm having fun exploring different possibilities for this print!
Oh, and the cookies seen in the first picture are today's bit of baking for the freezer stash. They are snickerdoodles...recipe here.
The apron is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis apron is so lovely and perfect for the holidays!!
ReplyDeleteAnd here I thought you were finally making something nice for yourself - this apron is adorable! Snickerdoodles are my kids' fav.
ReplyDeleteYummy! The apron AND the cookies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful apron - one of the thoughts that I had when I received my lovely Winter Wash fat quarter was that it seemed to be saying apron pocket to me!
ReplyDeletePomona x
Squeal! This sooo cute!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, the Nordic print is perfect behind the Winter Wash print. Snickerdoodles are favs here too
ReplyDeleteOh that turned out beautiful! I would have a hard time selling it if it were me, but I understand why you are :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the snickerdoodle recipe, LOVE those cookies!
Beautiful and merry apron! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
the apron is another sweet way to use this print. I don't wear aprons either. I just let everything splatter on me (when I do cook, that is!). :)
ReplyDeleteHello Amy....I was the lucky winner of your ruched bag pattern on Pomona's lovely blog and now I am a new follower here...I love your apron...it is so pretty as are all your makes...so happy to have found you!
ReplyDeleteSusan x
What a terrific shot! That red is so delicious and just brimming with Christmas tradition.
ReplyDeleteoh my! that red and white snowflake print is amazing. you print looks great with it.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking it was soething nice for you too! Whoever bought it is very lucky!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this!! Such a pretty Christmas apron! As I've said before, you do the most wonderfully neat work!
ReplyDeleteI love this apron!! I was thinking the same thing as Dianne! Lucky ducky!! :)
ReplyDeletedo you have anything that says "I don't cook, I shop?" or "I don't clean, I shop"
ReplyDeleteor "I only leave the house to shop" - I have the laziest sister-in-law on the planet who is just a despicable woman - I can't think of a more appropriate gift.
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