I can’t remember my Grandma Vanslyke without an apron. She was a farm wife from the edge of the Ozarks that cooked on a wood stove, carried water from a well, raised chickens and gardened. If she spilled something on her apron she just turned it inside out! Her aprons were no-nonsense cover ups usually made from feed sacks. So, every time I put an apron on, I feel her spirit and try to work and love as hard as she did.
I am messy–multitasking is like that! Aprons keep dinner off me. I need hard working ones–I like the double layer ones. Pockets keep items I pick up to put away. But aprons are no longer regulated to “blab” fabrics. Aprons come in so many styles and different fabrics, it is fun to choose one that fits you best!
The Quilts Etc. Sale has several apron offerings this year.
The yellow and green flower apron is single thickness and trimmed in bias tape. It is $20. The green gingham is double thickness and trimmed in ric rac is $30.
A complete collection–apron with two pockets–$20, tortilla warmer $10, micro-wave bowl $5, skillet handle pot holders $5 each, and round pot holder $5. This would be a great gift set for your favorite cherry pie maker!
This pattern is “Church Ladies Apron”. This fits this model perfectly–she has helped prepare many meals in the church’s kitchen! Both fabrics are from the same fabric line, different colors. $30
This apron features a fun print featuring salsa. It is lined and could be used by either men or women. $25
Strawberry jam? Double thickness with adjustable neckties. $30. The houndstooth apron is reversible with the plaid. It is $25.
Teddy bear holiday is just the same of both sides. So if you drip hot cocoa on you apron, just flip it over. $20
Those buttons are vintage–but the apron is certainly contemporary. It is double thickness and easy to wear. $30
One model was a professional apron model! My great niece at 3 years has the poses down! She is modeling some of the children size aprons that are available.
SOLD 
It had been a long week at pre-school and she really didn’t want her hair brushed. A very realistic look for a grandma’s baking helper!
This was her favorite one–or the one she choose first. When ask her favorite color, she answered-red, blue, yellow, green, purple, orange. That is my favorite color too!
More aprons will be available at the Quilts Etc. Sale. Aprons make great gifts—or make you look like you are really busy in the kitchen!
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