Thursday, May 29, 2008

Rick-Rack Houses Apron

Apronista members are stitching away on the group’s first apron swap as the deadline is the end of the month. We’re to incorporate rick-rack into our project. My project is done and ready for its new owner. I’ve emailed a request for her mailing address but haven’t heard back yet—maybe she’s enjoying a lovely vacation.



I used Amy Butler’s pleated apron pattern from her book In Stitches. There is a pocket as well as a towel-loop. I bought a nice red dish towel for her to hang through the loop.



The fabric is fun (found at Jo-Ann’s Fabrics). The eaves on the little houses are scalloped and echo the rick-rack theme. Because of the busy print design, I used rick-rack only along the waistband and the pocket trim edgings.

19 comments:

dutchcomfort said...

Wonderful to see how you translate Amy Butler’s patterns into real JunieMoon’s!!
Love the fabric!

Niesz Vintage Home said...

That is such a cute apron!
I love the print, the style, and the towel loop is perfect.
I need to make me one!

Kimberly :)

Mrs.Kwitty said...

Oooh, that is sooo cute JunieMoon! I think your swap partner is going to be very happy! Red and white is so pretty (my old high school colors too, so they always bring back fond memories!) Your creations are always so lovely, you have a great eye for pattern and color.
Smiles, Karen

Anonymous said...

Such a great apron! The ric-rac adds just the right touch.

I love the toe-separators from yesterday, too. I hope you don't mind that I'll totally be "stealing" your gift idea; too cute! The only problem I'll have is digging up enough friends to actually make a dent in my leftover strip bonanza. :)

Mom IsAmagpie said...

That is fabulous!!! I love the idea of a towel loop, do you mind if I borrow the idea for the apron I'm working on for my friend?

Thimbleanna said...

Cute, cute apron!!! I can't see the towel loop -- am I just missing it? Can you point it out for my blindnessness? I love being able to hang a towel from an apron and like seeing how others achieve that. And sorry my blog has confused you -- my account is being moved to new servers and in the meantime they have all my posts completely out of order -- their showing the original post first-up and that's the one you commented on! I hope they get it fixed soon -- it's driving me nuts!

Diana said...

I love it and would you believe that aprons are alos on my list to 'try a new type project'? The fabric you used is great too, my kitchen is red!!
I'm off to look into that book!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi June! I'm finally back from our trip to Ireland! I missed you!

I love this pretty red apron. The recipient will be thrilled.

Hugs, Pat

Kristie said...

Gorgeous!

rohanknitter said...

That's an adorable apron - I just love the fabric!

Alice said...

Cute apron and perfect color match on the rick rack. Thanks for reminding me that rick rack is great trim.

Anonymous said...

Oh I love that apron, it is so adorable. I like how you worked the rickrack.

Hugs!!!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE your apron! And the fabric... love, love, love it! You have a very lucky swap partner!

Anonymous said...

Lovely fabric, lovely apron and that ric rac is to die for.....
I'm sure your partner with LOVE it.

Rosie's Whimsy said...

Love the ric rac accents. Such a pretty fabric find.

:-) Rosie

Anonymous said...

What a beauty June!

Amanda Jean said...

that apron is fantastic. nice and busy to hide any stains. I have eyed that fabric several times. it's nice to see a completed project with it. you did a great job.

Anonymous said...

address is 3124 Arapaho st...oh, wait, that's not for me! dang! I blogged- come read! I miss you sweet June but I am sooooooooooooooooo BUSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love you!
kim

Amy said...

That fabric is at Joanns, my goodness! So sweet, I love it :)