that apron pattern I mentioned

Ok, so I got the thing figured out and put together (aside from some
pockets that I decided to add yesterday). Here's the pictu

http://members.aol.com/denisblair/images/apron.jpg

I used 5 1/2" blocks. For the ties I cut strips 1 1/2" wide by the
width of the fabric. Cut it in half for the tie at the neck. I have
a backing on it so the seams won't show. I used the "inside out"
method that I described in the potholder thread. I really recommend
putting the ties on *after* sewing the backing on if you use the
inside out method.

*However*, I also found this pattern on keepsake quilting:
http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/7427.htm

Almost identical but they use bias tape and I either can't or won't do
bias tape corners. So, maybe mine isn't vintage but it's cute as
heck! I'll try to get a pattern put together on graph paper if anyone
wants it.

Tamra

Oh my, that is just as cute as can be. Dancing in the moonlight for ya,
Tamra!

Karen, Queen of Squishies


Ok, so I got the thing figured out and put together (aside from some
pockets that I decided to add yesterday). Here's the pictu

http://members.aol.com/denisblair/images/apron.jpg

I used 5 1/2" blocks. For the ties I cut strips 1 1/2" wide by the
width of the fabric. Cut it in half for the tie at the neck. I have
a backing on it so the seams won't show. I used the "inside out"
method that I described in the potholder thread. I really recommend
putting the ties on *after* sewing the backing on if you use the
inside out method.

*However*, I also found this pattern on keepsake quilting:
http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/7427.htm

Almost identical but they use bias tape and I either can't or won't do
bias tape corners. So, maybe mine isn't vintage but it's cute as
heck! I'll try to get a pattern put together on graph paper if anyone
wants it.

Tamra

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Ok, so I got the thing figured out and put together (aside from some
pockets that I decided to add yesterday). Here's the pictu

http://members.aol.com/denisblair/images/apron.jpg

Now that is just sweet as can be. A thought came to mind while looking at
it......

If every mother had an apron that matched the quilt on her bed she could
just lay down, being very still to blend right in and the kids would never
find you!!

Too soon old, too late smart,
Val

Now that is one fabulous apron!

Wendy in Nsw


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Ok, so I got the thing figured out and put together (aside from some
pockets that I decided to add yesterday). Here's the pictu

http://members.aol.com/denisblair/images/apron.jpg

I used 5 1/2" blocks. For the ties I cut strips 1 1/2" wide by the
width of the fabric. Cut it in half for the tie at the neck. I have
a backing on it so the seams won't show. I used the "inside out"
method that I described in the potholder thread. I really recommend
putting the ties on *after* sewing the backing on if you use the
inside out method.

*However*, I also found this pattern on keepsake quilting:
http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/7427.htm

Almost identical but they use bias tape and I either can't or won't do
bias tape corners. So, maybe mine isn't vintage but it's cute as
heck! I'll try to get a pattern put together on graph paper if anyone
wants it.

Tamra

Too cute!
Taria

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Ok, so I got the thing figured out and put together (aside from some
pockets that I decided to add yesterday). Here's the pictu

http://members.aol.com/denisblair/images/apron.jpg

I used 5 1/2" blocks. For the ties I cut strips 1 1/2" wide by the
width of the fabric. Cut it in half for the tie at the neck. I have
a backing on it so the seams won't show. I used the "inside out"
method that I described in the potholder thread. I really recommend
putting the ties on *after* sewing the backing on if you use the
inside out method.

*However*, I also found this pattern on keepsake quilting:
http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/7427.htm

Almost identical but they use bias tape and I either can't or won't do
bias tape corners. So, maybe mine isn't vintage but it's cute as
heck! I'll try to get a pattern put together on graph paper if anyone
wants it.

Tamra

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wrote:

Ok, so I got the thing figured out and put together (aside from some
pockets that I decided to add yesterday). Here's the pictu

http://members.aol.com/denisblair/images/apron.jpg

I used 5 1/2" blocks. For the ties I cut strips 1 1/2" wide by the
width of the fabric. Cut it in half for the tie at the neck. I have
a backing on it so the seams won't show. I used the "inside out"
method that I described in the potholder thread. I really recommend
putting the ties on *after* sewing the backing on if you use the
inside out method.

*However*, I also found this pattern on keepsake quilting:
http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/7427.htm

Almost identical but they use bias tape and I either can't or won't do
bias tape corners. So, maybe mine isn't vintage but it's cute as
heck! I'll try to get a pattern put together on graph paper if anyone
wants it.

Tamra


Tamra, that's as cute as can be! I like your monochromatic version
better than the Keepsake scrappy one -- but I'm not usually much on
scrappy, anyway. When you added pockets, did you make them so they
"hide" in the blocks?

--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net

When you added pockets, did you make them so they
"hide" in the blocks?


Yes, there are are two blue pockets that blend right in with the
apron. Since the squares are on point, the opening to the pockets are
on the diagonal. I hadn't thought about it before, but it's actually
more convenient.

I rock,
Tamra

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Ok, so I got the thing figured out and put together (aside from some
pockets that I decided to add yesterday). Here's the pictu

http://members.aol.com/denisblair/images/apron.jpg

Now that is just sweet as can be. A thought came to mind while looking at
it......

If every mother had an apron that matched the quilt on her bed she could
just lay down, being very still to blend right in and the kids would never
find you!!

Now THAT'S an idea!!
(off to figure out the yardage needed - we have a teenager in the house now
and the timing couldn't be better!!)

Do you think it would fool hubbies and MILs???

Too soon old, too late smart,
Val