Jan 22, 2009

Sweet little apron

Isn't this sweet? It's a very tiny apron, just 17 inches from shoulder to hem.


The other day I was thinking about all the cute aprons and apron patterns out there now, when I all of a sudden remembered a little apron I had stashed away somewhere. I climbed up into our attic space and there I found it tucked in the bottom of a box. I brought it down and while I was ironing it, I got to looking at the stitches and knew someone had handmade it. I wrote to my mom for the story and she told me that my grandmother made it for me when I was just a tiny tot. My grandmother was a very talented seamstress.

Now this apron is hanging in my sewing room for a while so that I can enjoy it. I love the simple fabric. I wonder if I am old enough to have worn vintage fabric??

My daughters never wore it when they were little. (I don’t know why I didn’t think about it) My grandmother was special to me. I want to preserve this apron now, so I think I will study it and see if I can make a duplicate for my little “on the way” granddaughter someday. One for her very own that she can stash in a box in her attic and maybe someday think about me.

10 comments:

Nanette Merrill said...

Can I just supersize that and steal it? I love it. I need to make some new aprons.

Mary Grace McNamara said...

That is just darling and what a treasure! Thanks for sharing it.

MGM

Unknown said...

Fantastic little apron! I think that is a terrific idea to duplicate it! Can't wait to see what you come up with .

Paula said...

What a sweet little apron!

Crafts a la Mode said...

What a cute apron and a cute blog. I added you to my favorite blogs so I can keep up with all your doings. thanks so much for posting.
Linda
http://twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com/

The Hodsons said...

Somehow it looks a lot smaller in person...

Karen said...

So very precious and especially since your grandma made it just for you. It truly is a treasure;)

quiltingnana said...

What a cute little apron and a wonderful keepsake

kari and kijsa said...

SO cute!! Just catching up- have a fabulous weekend!
blessings,
kari & kijsa

IZAS said...

Hi Annette!:
is a very nice apron and a vey nice story, too!
Hugs!:
Izas:)

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