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Saturday, September 26, 2009

Darling Aprons for Pink Saturday 9/26/09

Pink Saturday is once again here thanks to Beverly of HowSweetTheSound so go and view the other participants and get your fill of PINK, chicks!
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I've finally finished the aprons I cut out and made into various stages of apron making for the church activity we had a week ago. It has taken me about 2 weeks to get all of them done, but they will be for sale if anyone is interested. Just email me from my sidebar. I make them in colors I love because if they don't sell then I get to keep them and I'll have no aprons—or anything, for that matter—in my home that isn't pleasing to my eye and in a color I love. I plan on making some more and have cut out about 8 to list in a couple of weeks. I think you'll enjoy looking at them. Truthfully, I've sold every apron that I've made so far or I have given them away as gifts or giveaways. One of these aprons will be given away very soon so you might want to stay in touch.

This one is special because every time I see cherries I am reminded of my friend Dolly and Miss Emma. Truthfully!! This is a vintage fabric that I am almost out of and doubt if I have enough for another apron top but we'll see how I can incorporate it onto another "cherry" apron. A piece of vintage crochet is attached to the front with more trim at the middle with candy cane stripe for its ties. A ladybug button is on there also because I thought it was appropriate for the cherry apron. Notice also the pocket and ruffle are roses and the bottom half is pink polka dots. Every single apron I make will have roses on it in some way.

This is a bit french country with its checks and roosters. The top is black and white plaid with red rick rack and the ruffle, neck strap and ties are polka dots also. Roses make up the pocket and buttons and ribbon roses are on here also. I also use decorative stitching on a lot of the pockets.

Blue Waverly fabric on bottom and a sweet roses print is the top. A vintage doily makes up the large pocket. There are a couple of dark spots on the doily should you be interested in buying it so if that bothers you then you are invited to pass it up. For the most part, all vintage things have something "wrong" with them and it just adds to the appeal for me. The ruffle is a Daisy Kingdom print. Neck strap and ties are roses prints.

Simply polka dots in red, pink and white. Roses trim adorn the middle. Pocket is a beautiful paisley roses. Almost Cath Kidston in its print but it isn't hers. Alas, I wish we could get her fabric here in a store instead of sending all the way to Great Britain for it. Sigh...

This one is stunning but I assure you it can be washed should the need arise. I make them beautiful but I also make them for the function they are intended: using in the kitchen to keep my clothes spotless! Let's face it: I'm a slob when it comes to cooking. This one has very high-end fabrics on it and if someone can't bring themselves to wear it to cook in, then it's absolutely gorgeous hanging on a peg in the kitchen. Roses, polka dots, ribbon embroidered fabric, rose trim and ribbon roses scattered all over it and topped off with an organza bow.

Again, I love this paisley fabric—which I scooped up in California several years ago and it is flannel! A very high end flannel and stunning. Bottom is a pink and white stripe with gathered ribbon across the front and a pink ribbon rose. The top I simply sewed on some cord I was going to throw away and added a cute "diamond" button. Darling! Ruffle is polka dots. I just love polka dots!! You can tell, right?!

Why is it that pink roses on black brings images of the french country side to me? Although it isn't especially "french country" it does remind me of France. Polka dots and vintage ecru lace across the middle and pink polka dots make up the ruffle with a pretty paisley pink pocket. Wide white rick rack and ribbon roses across the top.

I love this old fabric and decided to just make one that was one complete fabric on top and bottom. I then added the tiny rosebud pocket and a tone-on-tone white ruffle. It may be "plainer" than the rest but it still really cute. The neck strap and ties are another fabric however.

Yep, more roses but with a lot of green and a red and white check for the bottom. Wide rick rack. A little orange button in the shape of a ladies purse is on the middle just for fun. I love throwing in unexpected things on the aprons and that button just screamed to go on it because it is so totally different in its orange-yness. ;-)

Stripes for this one in a beautiful sort of ticking stripe of roses. Pink and white checks and a ribbon trim. Ruffle is another roses fabric and the neck strap and ties are polka dots.
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I'm calling these "scraprons" as in "scrap aprons" —pronounced "scrape rons" or long A—because mostly these are made from scraps left over and I just couldn't figure out what to do with them until I decided to just put these together. I hope you enjoyed viewing them. There are more to come in the coming weeks.
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Random Thought:

Why is it people will answer a question with an explanation instead of a "yes" or "no"? This happens with Love Bunny all the time. I'll ask him something and he'll think I'm "questioning" him in some way so he defends it when all I wanted was a "yes" or "no"! Hmmmm...very strange to me.

51 comments:

  1. I don't think I could even pick outwhich one would be my favorite! They are all so adorable!! Beautiful choices of fabrics and colors. Very nice!

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  2. Connie , they are the prettiest aprons I've seen for a long time. I love the way the way you put difering fabrics together.

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  3. Love the aprons.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Carol

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  4. Darling is an under statement they are FANTASTIC! Only one problem how could I choose a favorite. Wonderful post, I am so happy that aprons are "in" again. Happy PS!
    Kelley

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  5. They are so pretty and you are so creative!!! Happy Pink Saturday!!!

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  6. Oh Connie...those aprons are pure eye candy!
    Happy pink day...xo Tami

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  7. Boy, have you been a busy lady at the sewing machine, awesome job, sure you will sell they all.
    have a wonderful day.
    Judy

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  8. Connie they all look so pretty.The rooster one is adorable.I love it.Happy Pink Sat.Hugs, Jen

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  9. GM Connie, girl you out did yourself on these...I just love the black/red one it speaks to me...you have been one busy lady for sure...How your son and daughter doing my friend...Prayers coming your way...May you have a great weekend my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  10. Happy Pink Saturday. I see you have been very busy! Wonderful choices of fabrics. Beautiful job!

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  11. Connnie, you did a wonderful job with those aprons. They are all wonderful. I hope you are having a great day.

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  12. What absolutely wonderful aprons!!!

    Happy PiNk SaTuRdAy!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  13. All of those aprons are darling! So very pretty in pink!

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  14. HAPPY PINK SATURDAY, Connie!
    These are the absolutely cutest aprons I have ever seen!!! I might enjoy cooking more if I had one of these.....I would have a very hard time choosing.....but lets see....
    The ladies are going to love you for all your hard work and darling designs!
    Jil

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  15. Aw Miss Connie,
    Miss Emma and I looooooooooooooove the cherry apron! {smiles}

    Miss Emma wants to know if Miss Connie can make her a wee lil apron to wear when she makes cuppy cakes with her Namma.
    Cherries of course!
    Pretty please!!!!!

    Hugz,
    Dolly and Miss Emma

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  16. HI CONNIE!!

    Wow what a fun comment I got from you on my blog! Thank you! I am drooling over your beautiful aprons especially the very top one!! Or should I say Scrapron! haha Love it! Well how cool we have so very much in common. I have met so many choice women online and in person from blogging for years. We go to Idaho every month as my step-son lives there. Send me an email and one of these days we will have to meet up. How fun! I am sick in bed today so I am very grateful for the internet to watch the Relief Society broadcast online tonight! The internet is such a blessing!

    Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Pink Saturday! I will add you to my blog list!

    xo Molly

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  17. All so lovely, but I most love the floral and red gingham, I don't know why I am so drawn to gingham but I think it is the cutest thing ever. Happy PS.

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  18. Happy Pink Saturday, Connie.

    Girl, I love every single one of these aprons. They are WOW!!!

    My mother can't seem to answer yes or no questions either. ;-)

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  19. You are an apron genius. I love the fabrics and the combining of different ones. Too cute.
    QMM

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  20. Oh I love love love your aprons
    Happy pink Saturday

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  21. Your aprons are all so pretty.....you are like the apron queen or something!! The fabrics work so well together..great job!!
    Happy Pink Saturday !! xOxO Nerina

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  22. You're gonna have to take your sewing machine in for a tune up after all that fabulous apron-making!!!
    I love them and will be emailing you for price quotes...that is~if there are any left! ;-)
    Blessings Chickee!
    Myrn

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  23. These aprons are a work of art. I clicked on each one to see all the details. You did a beautiful job, Connie. I would have trouble picking a favorite but for some reason, the black and white check one (the second one, I believe) really appeals to me. Thank you for sharing all of them. Happy Pink Saturday!! Vicki

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  24. love your aprons..my favorite are the black and white check on and the 2nd to the last..love the colors...you do good work sista..;)

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  25. O, Connie, I KNEW you'd have some wonderful pinks for us today. And, sure 'nuff...you do !!! I love every single one of these beautiful aprons. They are all just precious.

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  26. My goodness, sissy, you've been busy!! I love all the aprons, but bet you've already guessed that I would like the blingy button one best with the paisley top!! I think the stripes would be (hopefully) flattering to my "bigger assets". LOL

    Happy PINK SATURDAY!

    Big TX Love and Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  27. Those aprons are absolutely gorgeous - far too nice to wear. I'd keep them just to look at, as wall art or something. You really have surpassed yourself with these - totally unique, just lovely.

    Re the Yes or No, and the round-the-houses explanations: this is easy - he's a boy. 'Nuff said, lol. My Dearly Beloved is just as bad. And why is it they put the empty plate back in the fridge?

    Happy Pink Saturday, sweetie!

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  28. Wow, all these aprons look lovely! You are so talented.

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  29. Wonderful aprons, Connie! I love your name for them, too. Happy Pink Saturday1

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  30. Fabulous Connie! If I had to choose it would probably be the frenchy black one that I loved best, but the red ones...well, you know me and red:>) Your combinations are wonderful, you have such a great eye for putting colors and patterns together!

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  31. I'll take one of each!! They are all so beautiful, Connie!! I don't think I could pick just one!! Thanks for all of the wonderful pictures. : )

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  32. Connie your aprons turned out so cute, you know my fav is the black check one...love it!

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  33. Hi Connie,
    One apron is prettier than the next.
    Great job!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Mary :)

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  34. Oh My!!!!! Which to choose would be that hardest thing to do. These are the most beautiful aprons that I've seen. How very talented you are..to put such beautiful things together.
    Happy Pinks..have a wonderful weekend.

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  35. Just gorgeous girl! I love the all over roses, on the one. That is so me! What a busy little person you have been. That is a lot of sewing, beautiful too.
    Hugs,
    June

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  36. Connie, these are absolutely fabulous! I love all of them! How'd your RS activity go? I bet they had a blast. I don't think you'll have to worry about keeping any either.

    Cathy ♥

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  37. Beautiful aprons, Connie! I love the black and white gingham one. I think I have to have it. Email on it's way!!

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  38. Connie - all the aprons are just beautiful. I love the black, white and red. Happy Pink Saturday !!!

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  39. Connie,
    You did such a wonderful job on them. They are just gorgeous!! I want one or two or you get the point love them all. So feminine and pretty. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

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  40. They are so lovely!
    Great designs Connie.
    Have nice day.
    Regina

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  41. Connie, I love these aprons, especially the first one. Great job sweet pea. Hope everything is going well. DH and I are off to Disney next weekend! Yahooooooo

    xo Cath

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  42. Just darling and I would have a hard time deciding which one I wanted to wear so I would have to have them all!
    Joyce

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  43. Connie,they are all so gorgeous, I love how you co-ordinate your fabrics and trims and so on - too pretty!!! Rachaelxo

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  44. Connie, they are all just gorgeous! My favorites are the black accented ones. Reminds me of the Mary Engelbreit look. You better keep a couple for yourself. I wish I had an ounce of your talent!
    Hugs and glitter. (Happy belated Pink Saturday!)
    Patti

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  45. oh my gosh huneybun!!! you got so many lovely aprons.. and all so beautiful! I am seriously drooling at it.. you did great with your fabrics! if i have that many, I would wear everyday! hehehe.. have a good week!
    xoxo
    fitty

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  46. You are amazing Connie. I love 'em all!! They are sooooo cute. Great job!! Kathi

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  47. Hi Connie,
    Adorable, just as cute as can be. I love them all. What pattern did you use?.
    Take care and enjoy your day,Keep Creating!
    Elizbeth

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  48. That must be one terrific new sewing machine! Glad you and the ladies had so much fun!

    karen

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  49. Ah, they turned out great! Not that I was doubting your skills, Chick! Have I given you chocolate yet? Anything yummy? I need to. Thanks so much for helping me and all those other sisters out with Super-Saturday. I think quite a few of them got the "bug" and now the Young Women will be making aprons in a couple of weeks.

    ~Stacey

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