In this current issue of Apronology you’ll see a wide assortment of aprons ranging from colorful and sassy to soft and gentle. If you’re like me, you enjoy experimenting with all kinds of styles. Why stick to just one look when you can have fun with many?
Here’s a look at my quilted and stitched apron. Can you tell I was in a quiet mood when creating this piece?
The neutral palette was a reflection of my peaceful mindset while I sewed and stitched.
I often like to include some x’s…
…and o’s. And o’s with an x in the center too.
If you’d like to create a similar quilted apron the specific how-to details are included within my article, The Best Ingredient. And speaking of ingredients, with the clever addition of doilies and a dash of pretty color, Jess from Little Dandelion Studios created these amazingly adorable pin keeps. I love how she staged them to appear like yummy mini-tarts or cupcakes.
Jess was inspired to create this batch of goodies after seeing some of my vintage pin keeps that were published in a previous issue of Somerset Life (July/Aug/Sept 2010 – available at Stampington,) I literally gasped when I saw Jess’s photos…I could totally tell that she put a lot of love into making each and every one. Whether you’re creating in the art studio, sewing room or kitchen, “love” is definitely the best ingredient.
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The apron is so lovely and ‘quiet’. The tart pin keeps are great – you are a wonderful inspiration.
February 4th, 2011
Hi Becky,
That is a lovely, calming apron with wonderful detail. I love the shade of brown thread (how odd is that comment!). The pin keeps are adorable. So nice when someone is inspired by your work.
We are getting ready to go home. Jud has his last radiation tomorrow. It will be so good to be back….in the nice frigid Midwest!
How are you doing?
Hugs,
Suz
February 4th, 2011
Becky,
I love the quiet, calming, vanilla type colors…so fits the Best ingredient.
Vanilla like Love, without it everything is flat. I love the x’s and o’s~
These pin keeps are so yummy, they look sweet~ Gorgeous treats for the eyes.
Thanks for sharing your treats!
February 4th, 2011
You are so stinkin’ talented! 🙂 You never cease to amaze me with the variety of beautiful things you create. I haven’t picked up a copy of Apronology yet, but I just might have to head to the bookstore soon!
February 4th, 2011
I LOVE the creamy color of the apron Becky, and funny, just the other night I picked up my issue of that Somerset Life and flipped through and saw your pin cushions. Your friend Jess did an amazing job with hers, and I can’t wait to try some of my own. Happy weekend!
February 4th, 2011
Super cute apron!!! I love the white on white!!!
February 4th, 2011
I totally love the apron and love the colour choice. I have a thing for aprons, and I am so lucky because not long ago my mum gave me some aprons that were hand made by my Great Grandmother. I feel so grateful to have such a personal piece of our family history.
love me 🙂
February 4th, 2011
Yes, Becky, a calm and orderly mood. I can see it. Peaceful too.
And those pin keeps! SO adorable! They DO look like fancy cupcakes and the way Jess photographed them is just perfect!
Hugs, Diane
February 4th, 2011
Congratulations on being published. Your apron is not only creative, it definitely does reflect your quiet mindset making it very serene. Love the lace pin keeps. Happy February Hearts…
February 4th, 2011
Love the apron, Becky! It is gorgeous!
Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration – and for everything else!! You’re the best! (hugs)
Thanks to everyone for all the kind words!
~xo~
Jess
February 4th, 2011
And thank you Jess for sharing your cute and clever pin keeps…they’re delish!
February 5th, 2011
Oh! Your apron is so charming! Romantic I shall say. Very nice piece of art.
February 5th, 2011
love your apron. all the different textures, lovely. and those tart pin keeps. oh so fun.
February 5th, 2011
Love the apron and the tart pin keeps are really, really fun. I will have to go visit her blog. Thanks for sharing!
February 5th, 2011
i am gonna look for this issue. congrats, friend!
xo
February 12th, 2011
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