Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day


Yes, it's Valentine's Day and I'm struggling to finish the Valentine projects that I planned to do last month. I just finished this apron this morning, to wear it for one day and then put it away until next year.

This is a new pattern for me, although I've actually had it for close to a decade. Hey, some projects are like that.

Anyway, it's a McCall's Home Decorating pattern #2897, and it's out of print. I did find it on eBay though. If you're interested, click on the pattern number. The apron is just one of several items included in the pattern.

Now, since the model in the pattern actually has the body of a Barbie doll, you don't really get the full effect with me wearing it. With all the frills I look more like a Valentine bon bon, than the feminine Domestic Goddess that this pattern intended.

It doesn't matter though, this apron will act as the protective armor I so desperately need from the butter splats in my life.


And if my personal bulk wasn't bad enough, I went and bulked it up even more by making it a reversible apron. This particular pattern wasn't supposed to be reversible, but I like reversible aprons so I just cut all the pieces in two fabrics and then struggled with my topology handicap to put it all together. I ended up with some extra pieces, naturally, because I didn't need double the number of ties, and I'm a bonehead when it comes to visualizing how everything will fit together.

It's done though and I can now cross it off my list. Have a very Happy Valentine's Day my bloggy friends!

18 comments:

  1. Well, now February is the O-fficial heart month, so I say you can wear it ALL MONTH lONG!!! If anyone says something about it, tell them I gave you permission. It's too cute to wear only for ONE day.....and I think you're cute as a button. If Barbie were wearing that apron, you'd think she was a liar. I mean, I'm not overweight, I just cook too darned good!! :)

    Suzanne

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  2. That apron is too CUTE!! You did a great job on it! I think you can just not worry about it and wear it all year.♥

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  3. CUTE apron! I love having reversible aprons, because I am such a messy cook that way I can cook messy and reverse and look like I'm a neat cook! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY and good luck with all of your projects!

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  4. I think it looks awesome on you! You did a fabulous job and I love that you made it reversible! You crafty girl you!!!! Happy Valentine's Day!!

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  5. I love your apron and your blog. Happy Valentines Day!

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  6. Both sides are cute!! Great job:-)

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  7. Jill,

    I love the apron. You look so festive and being that it is the month for the American Heart Association I think you should wear it all month long. Not only would you look cute you would be promoting a great cause.

    GaeLyn

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  8. Very cute! You know, I've never been an apron kind of person but that is just darling. If one showed up on my doorstep, I could see me wearing it! :)

    Cheers, Kiy

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  9. I love aprons and love hearts (and bon bons)!!! I would wear this apron all the time as I love hearts!

    Have a great weekend bon bon! You are as sweet as a bon bon!!!

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  10. That apron is adorable - and making it reversible is a great idea! Where it to make dinner and then when company arrives - change it around so it looks all new! Cute blog - I'm glad I found you!

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  11. Love the aprons! Very nice! Happy Heart Day!

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  12. that turned out so lovely--reversible aprons are so much better, aren't they? great job!

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  13. you should sell those! i'd buy one. you are super cute in your vintage looking apron.

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  14. That is adorable! I am always thinking I should wear an apron. I've ruined more clothes with butter and oil splatters.... I'd wear one if it was as cute as that.

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  15. Go ahead and post about the give-away (with a catch) whenever you want...now, later...whenever! Glad you're playing along!

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  16. That is adorable! I love aprons - and I love that ruffled edge!!!

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  17. That is fantastic!! Did you add any pockets or towel loops to it? I desperately need an apron...{sigh} someday! :)

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