Apronology

Aprons are such a hot item at this time.  I don't think a person could own too many, do you?  I know aprons serve a purpose and keep your clothes clean.  They may be plain and utilitarian, or be pretty.  Most of the aprons are not solid color.  Do you know why?  A solid color will show spots more than a print or fabric with a design.  You may remember that I used black lace for apron strings on an apron I made not long ago.  I also made aprons using tulle fabric under ruffles to add a little girlie fluff.  When I was in the local grocery store, Dillons, this last week, I found an apron which used ribbon ties.  It also had a ribbon strung through the apron between button holes.  Here is a photograph of the apron.  Have you noticed more black lace lately?  Next year I may be blogging about apron-pornology if this trend continues.  LOL

Blessings to you and yours!  Dawnie

Apron Strings

My son thought the hat went with the apron when I was modeling it.

I finally finished an apron I started about 3 years ago.  My mom and I made the design so it would fit a larger woman's figure.  I had other apron strings to sew on, and a different design for around the neck. The black lace was next to the unfinished apron and it just looked so good together.  Of course, I placed black lace ties on the apron and around the neck I added lace with elastic.  I gathered the fabric around the front of the neck and used seam binding to face it.  There are darts at the side and the front waste is gathered with elastic stretched out as it is sewn across, making it gather.   I really like how this turned out.  I do have strawberry buttons to sew on, but they are in my storage locker.  If only I had a lot of money and a house large enough to house all of my crafts and hobbies.............Maybe that desire will have to be for another life time.   I guess I could just ask for a wealthy man on the internet.......The kids think I should just ask for what I want.   This evening we went to WalFart (sorry, but my pet name).  Mr. G yelled out the window at an attractive man walking by, "Hey, My mom thinks you're hot."  The man got in a nice little sports car and drove by the van twice---once real slow.  Mr G said that I should have engaged him in conversation.  I told him as soon as I said anything, he would ask me "How much?"  We were at the WalFart on Broadway, so what did he expect?  LOL