First up is this so-classic-I-can't-believe it example. The fabric, the colors, the contrast-trimmed pocket, this is so vintage looking it almost looks like modern retro. And it's in perfect shape!
Then we have this classic gingham with cross-stitching that follows the fabric pattern. Unfortunately this one is not in great shape, there's a large area of discoloration and one of the ties has actually torn (but is still attached). I'm hoping I can fix it up.
And finally, this cute apron that was my mom's. We know this because her name is embroidered on the pocket:
I absolutely love that fabric. I don't know that I've ever seen bees and chickens in a print together before, but it somehow seems perfect. This one is a bit fragile but definitely worth preserving!
I don't know if I could ever bring myself to use any of them, but it's really neat to have four generation's aprons (Emily already has two little ones of her own) all together.
Amazing treasures! Isn't it a sort of quietly awe-inspiring feeling to have them? i have some that belonged to my grandmother and one that was even my GREAT-grandmother's....i almost NEVER use them...but when i do, it's like getting a hug from them even tho' they are long gone. i am sure they are somewhere feeling greatly amused that something as "utilitarian" to them as aprons have become such treasures to some of us younger generations!
ReplyDeleteAmazing treasures! Isn't it a sort of quietly awe-inspiring feeling to have them? i have some that belonged to my grandmother and one that was even my GREAT-grandmother's....i almost NEVER use them...but when i do, it's like getting a hug from them even tho' they are long gone. i am sure they are somewhere feeling greatly amused that something as "utilitarian" to them as aprons have become such treasures to some of us younger generations!
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