Published Aprons!

I am published again in Stampington's Apron*ology Magazine!  It comes out February First and should be available the whole year. I find copies at Joann's and at Barnes & Noble. It should be at craft stores as well.

My son is deployed with the Army as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. We were going to a "Yellow Ribbon" event before he deployed and they gave us all little flag pins and yellow ribbons.  It reminded me of all the yellow ribbons we sold at Fabricland-way back in 1991 for Operation Desert Storm.

At that time my son was three.  I had no idea he would be involved in an ongoing version of the same war.

However, he has chosen this as his career.

And because of it, he has had several pairs of trousers completely wear out.  I couldn't sew up the crotch again! So I took them and made aprons.

This one with the two layers is called "Duty". That is one of the US Army values.  I used cotton for the yellow and the lower part of the trousers.

This half apron is the upper part of the same leg. I call it "Loyalty."  I like to use the pieces just as they are to preserve the entire look. I used the yellow to completely bind the three edges. The waist tie is threaded through the belt loops and I re-purposed the buttons at the edges.

Do you remember the John Wayne Movie She Wore a Yellow Ribbon? Love the cavalry!  Anyway, this apron is "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon." I used the upper and lower part of the second leg. 

These aprons do have some stains as they have been in use for five years. Authentic! But they will last through many washings.

Check these out in the magazine and in my etsy shop.

Stocking Sale at Etsy

Happy Monday!  I am having a sale in my etsy shop!

30% off everything!

The code is

stocking11

I have some stockings and some aprons for men and women that would make great gifts.

So check out my shop here and see what apron your man could use for the spring barbecue season!

I hope everyone is thinking about buying American made prducts this year.

Blessings,

Jeannine

New Aprons For Fall

I spent a couple days last week sewing up these aprons.  They are a modified combination of store bought patterns.  I liked the flounce from one pattern, but it was too long.  I cut it down.  I used the pocket from a different pattern. The pocket is fully lined with the fabric peaking out.

This first apron has a little plastic leaf button.

This pattern is completely my own design.  I love the scooped sides and the ruffle.

This Fall apron has a cheery orange flounce and wooden leaf buttons.

This darker apron would be perfect for serving Thanksgiving dinner.  The buttons here are wood as well but round.

Make sure you check my etsy shop.  They are going up for sale right now.

Blessing,

Jeannine

French Inspired Apron Winner!

And the winner of the French inspired Apron giveaway is....

Fabby Living who said:

Definetelly a follower! Love the giveaway, thank you for the chance. Your tablescape is so elegant and beautiful, I love the placemats and all the white, thanks for sharing and hope you visit too.
Have a terrific weekend. FABBY

Congratulations! Fabby leave me a comment so I can get your info to send

 you your new apron.

Blessings,

Jeannine

French inspired Table and French Apron Giveaway

I have finally had some time to myself (too much time with Husband overseas) to put together a tablescape.

I wanted to go all black and white with a sort of French theme to it.  It looks a little country French to me but I had fun.  

The placemats and napkins are from Target about two years ago.  They match the chair seat cushions and the curtains in my kitchen dining area.

The wine glasses are basic crystal from Cost Plus World Market.

The parfait glasses were a find at an estate sale.  There are six of them.  Now to make some triple layered chocolate something to serve in them! The tray is from a different estate sale. All the other items are the basics we use everyday.

Just for fun I decided to have a giveaway!  This is one of my French feedsack inspired aprons, similar to the ones shown in Apron*ology vol. 3.

It is 100% cotton and completely washable.

To enter all you need to do is become a follower and tell me you did.

For a second entry, share on Facebook, then come back and tell me about it.

I will ship worldwide this time. If you are not in the US tell me about where you live-just because I am curious!

I will draw a random comment on Wednesday, October 26 at 5 pm Pacific time.

Good luck!

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.  You must check out the other tables!

Thanks for visiting.

Blessings,

Jeannine

Minnie Mouse style Apron

My Son asked if I would make a Minnie Mouse inspired apron for his best friend's wife.  I'm always up for a challenge.  I ordered the fabric online and then modified pieces of several patterns to create my own pattern for this polka dot apron.

I bought trim at Joann.

 It took about one full day to create the pattern and sew the apron.

It seemed to plain with just red and white.  I went back to Joann and purchased yellow felt.  We had just bought a set of Mickey Mouse cookie cutters so I traced the hand, cut two pieces and sewed them together by hand using the blanket stitch.  Then I sewed a pin back onto it.  Makes a cute removable "brooch."

Of course, the black T-shirt sets off all the red, makes it really pop!

Thanks for checking out my new creation.  Maybe I will make another or use a different print for this 50's inspired pattern.  Thanks Walt!

Jeannine

Giveaway Winner!

The winner of my giveaway is-----

Pam!

Pam said...

Awwwww! My mom used to make aprons when I was little. I still have one that's tattered and torn, but cherish the memories that go with it. Please enter me in to your giveaway. I'm still trying to figure out this bloggin thing, so I'm using my email address. ha ha

Thank you, Pam

pamelaannseitz@yahoo.com

Congratulations!

And thank you to all who entered. Such lovely comments.

I had fun.

Thank you to our Hostess Kim at The Twice Remembered Cottage.

Jeannine

Cottage Charm Giveaway 2011

I'm joining Kim aka Twila at Twice Remembered Cottage for her Fifth Annual Cottage Charm Giveaway.  This is a blogwide giveaway of all things cottagey. I joined last year and had a lot of fun. Make sure you hit the link buttom below to jump over to her blog to see all the other lovely offerings.


Last year I gave away a sweet apron I had made.  This year I am giving one lucky winner these two charming vintage aprons.  I found them at a garage sale last summer and have been saving them since.  They are charmingly embroidered but the stitching is so even and perfect I think they are most liely machine made.  It doesn't detract from their charm.

One has several pin size holes, but this is to be expected with vintage, well loved and used aprons.

To enter please leave a charming message in the comments.  This giveaway is only open to US and Canadian residents. I will draw a random name on May 29 and post the winners name then. Feel free to become a follower, however it is not necessary, just make sure I can email you when you win!

Please check out my etsy shop to see the aprons I ahve made that are for sale.

www.dazeofgrace.etsy.com

Good luck, cottage lovers!

Jeannine

BBQ Aprons

It has been awhile since I added new aprons to my etsy shop.  But with the promise of warm weather and backyard barbeques, I thought it was time to list some aprons for men.  There are three now in the shop, extra roomy.

Trucks.

Flames

Cards

Thank yo to Husband for being my model.  There are no little people around my home so I clothespinned the little aprons to the orange tree branches.  I'll show you that orange tree when it blooms.

I also added a pair of cute little aprons for girls.  They would fit up to about a 7 year old. Both have a ruffle at the bottom.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a pleasant Sunday evening.

Jeannine

dazeofgrace

Apron*ology Link

Hello dear friends!






Here is the link to Apron*ology where my aprons are published.  You can find similar aprons for sale in my etsy shop.
 
Jeannine

I'm Published!

I'm so excited!  I can't wait any onlger to share the news!  I have two aprons published in Apron*ology Magazine.  The new issue hits the newstands on Tuesday February 1st.  You can find it at Joann Crafts and Fabrics in California. Or you can find it here.

I will also have new aprons to offer in my Etsy shop by then so stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by,
Jeannine

Apron Giveaway winner

I am sorry I have been absent from my blog for so long.  I started back to work teaching English in one of the local high schools in September.  It takes a lot out of me.  Plus Husband coaching football and no time for just the two of us with so many people coming and going.

I'm still giving away the apron, and including  it's sister as a bonus. 

 The winner is... Red Door Home.  Please comment so I can arrange to mail your sweet little aprons! 

I hope to be posting more often.  Maybe I'm over my slump!

Jeannine

Apron Giveaway!

This is my one hundredth post! 100! Thats a lot. So, to celebrate I'm giving away a cute little vintage apron. I have also listed new aprons in my Etsy shop. Check out the cute aprons here.

There are several pinprick size holes in the body of the apron and in the end of the ties. It appears to be commercially made, but is super cute.

I love new followers, but you are not required to become one to enter. So just go to my Etsy shop and look over the aprons then come back and tell me which one you like.
Because of high international shipping I need to limit eligible entries to the United States only. I will keep the giveaway open until September 7 at 5pm. Then I will draw one lucky name from all the comments. Good luck to all.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Jeannine

Giveaway @ French Garden House

French Garden House is one of my favorite blogs for pure eye candy. And now she is having a lovely give away of an Heavenly Hostess apron and a Romantic Homes book. Please jump over there and check out the interview with Cynthia of Heavenly Hostess. And enter to win.




Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely week.
Jeannine

Aprons for the Bride and Groom

A friend of mine has 3 boys and a daughter. They seem to be getting married in order. The third child is getting married this Saturday and although I'm unable to go to the wedding I thought I'd send a little gift.

I made his and hers aprons for their first kitchen together. His is a BBQ style while hers has the ruffle and long ties.

Thanks for taking a sneak peek.
Jeannine