My last minute Christmas gift project this year is this adorable apron. Last year I made dozens of napkins for people, this year it is going to be aprons.
This is the cutest pattern ever, and it is by the brilliant Heather Mulder Petersen, called "Charming Trios-The Kitchen Collection". Go buy this pattern. It has the apron you see above, a table runner and two different pot holders. Talk about getting your money's worth out of a product! I may need two of these patterns because I plan on using it to pieces. Plus I spilled some Diet Coke on it, in my excitement to see how cute my apron was turning out.
The most wonderful thing about this apron pattern is that is uses charm squares. You know how we pick up those cute little charm square packs and often aren't sure just how to use them? Well, just pick out your favorites and get a yard or two of coordinating fabric, and you will have the most adorable (and easy to make) apron ever.
I have been a big fan of Heather's for some time now. You probably recognize her by the name Anka's Treasures. Heather has written a number of terrific books utilizing charm squares and jelly rolls–On a Roll, On a Roll Again, Let the Good Times Roll, The Sweet Life, Charmed and Dangerous, and lots more. Her patterns are well written, and easy to follow. Besides all that, she is as cute as can be, and just as nice a person as you will ever meet. She has a marvelous blog called Trends and Traditions, which if you haven 't discovered, you should check it out! I have it marked as a favorite myself.
With any luck, the next week should provide me with the opportunity to crank out some more aprons, so check in again to see how I am progressing!
38 responses to “Aprons!”
Wow! I always love aprons, but this one is really special, and you’ve made it up just beautifully. Thank you for sharing.
*hugs*
Tazzie
🙂
Wow! I always love aprons, but this one is really special, and you’ve made it up just beautifully. Thank you for sharing.
*hugs*
Tazzie
🙂
The people who will be getting your beautiful aprons are very fortunate. Lovely work.
The people who will be getting your beautiful aprons are very fortunate. Lovely work.
I love the apron! We all have tons of charm packs so that would be a great way to use some of them up.
By the way, with our recent rainy weather I wanted you to know how much fun I am having going out in the cold and rain to wipe Maggie’s muddy little paws 20 times a day! LOL!
I love the apron! We all have tons of charm packs so that would be a great way to use some of them up.
By the way, with our recent rainy weather I wanted you to know how much fun I am having going out in the cold and rain to wipe Maggie’s muddy little paws 20 times a day! LOL!
Mom, what a fantastic idea!!! Everyone needs an new apron! Ryan needs one of his own too, I think. ^_^
Mom, what a fantastic idea!!! Everyone needs an new apron! Ryan needs one of his own too, I think. ^_^
Love your apron! Very lucky people on your list!
Love your apron! Very lucky people on your list!
I have lots of cool aprons, many that my Grandma’s made/wore. This one is too cute. Your recipients will just love it, I’m sure! 🙂
I have lots of cool aprons, many that my Grandma’s made/wore. This one is too cute. Your recipients will just love it, I’m sure! 🙂
what a great gift idea.
Love that apron, really cute!
I have a few people that I could make that for.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Kathie
what a great gift idea.
Love that apron, really cute!
I have a few people that I could make that for.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Kathie
That apron is adorable. How do I get on your list?
Going now to seek the pattern . . . . .
That apron is adorable. How do I get on your list?
Going now to seek the pattern . . . . .
How cute is that?!
How cute is that?!
Beautiful! I’m sure everyone will love this. I’ve been wanting to make an apron for a long time now. I’ll definitely have to try this pattern.
Beautiful! I’m sure everyone will love this. I’ve been wanting to make an apron for a long time now. I’ll definitely have to try this pattern.
That is just beautiful! Love it!
That is just beautiful! Love it!
Great job on the apron. It looks fabulous, the lucky recipient will be delighted. Thanks for sharing.
Great job on the apron. It looks fabulous, the lucky recipient will be delighted. Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely apron. I really like them, my Grandma’s always wore one. I see they are more popular now but I still don’t see anyone wearing one. I have a few I got handed down to my from my Grandma’s, I’m so tickled. I have one out now that is a Christmas one that was hand embroidered by Grandma. I just was baking cookies and didn’t think to put it on! Thanks for the pattern idea!
What a lovely apron. I really like them, my Grandma’s always wore one. I see they are more popular now but I still don’t see anyone wearing one. I have a few I got handed down to my from my Grandma’s, I’m so tickled. I have one out now that is a Christmas one that was hand embroidered by Grandma. I just was baking cookies and didn’t think to put it on! Thanks for the pattern idea!
I have been thinking I need to make myself and apron but have had trouble finding a pattern that speaks to me. I believe this is it. Since my hubby does most of the cooking, I guess I’d better make him one too, a little more masculine of course. And a table topper pattern with it? Love those ! Thanks Nicole.
I have been thinking I need to make myself and apron but have had trouble finding a pattern that speaks to me. I believe this is it. Since my hubby does most of the cooking, I guess I’d better make him one too, a little more masculine of course. And a table topper pattern with it? Love those ! Thanks Nicole.
Looks great…boy the recipients of those aprons will be pleased…what a nice gift.
Looks great…boy the recipients of those aprons will be pleased…what a nice gift.
Gorgeous apron. Can’t wait to see more.
Gorgeous apron. Can’t wait to see more.
How do I get on your Christmas list? 🙂
And I agree with you ~ Heather is brilliant, talented, and very, very nice. She’s got some serious made skills! And have you seen her knitting? It’s awesome! And her studio? Okay, I admit it, color me seriously envious… well, all except for that living in really cold, snowy Minnesota part.
Happy Christmas, Nicole!
How do I get on your Christmas list? 🙂
And I agree with you ~ Heather is brilliant, talented, and very, very nice. She’s got some serious made skills! And have you seen her knitting? It’s awesome! And her studio? Okay, I admit it, color me seriously envious… well, all except for that living in really cold, snowy Minnesota part.
Happy Christmas, Nicole!
How do I get on your Christmas list? 🙂
And I agree with you, Heather is brilliant, creative, talented and very, very nice. The girl has some serious mad skills! Have you seen what she’s made with her knitting? She’s amazing! And, her studio! I love her studio ~ it is the studio of our dreams. Yes, color me very envious… well, all except for that living in freezing, snowy Minnesota part. 🙂
Happy Christmas, Nicole!
How do I get on your Christmas list? 🙂
And I agree with you, Heather is brilliant, creative, talented and very, very nice. The girl has some serious mad skills! Have you seen what she’s made with her knitting? She’s amazing! And, her studio! I love her studio ~ it is the studio of our dreams. Yes, color me very envious… well, all except for that living in freezing, snowy Minnesota part. 🙂
Happy Christmas, Nicole!
Are you selling and taking orders? Seriously…are you? What a great idea! I would love to buy one for myself…
Are you selling and taking orders? Seriously…are you? What a great idea! I would love to buy one for myself…