{farmhouse apron feature}

A while ago I made this sweet {farmhouse chic apron} ... it was, surprisingly my first sewing project ever, on a machine, even though I had been collecting fabric for years...and sewing little things by hand ...

... when I showed my pals, they encouraged me to send it in to (apron-ology) magazine. Imagine my surprise when they accepted it into their February 2012 issue!

I had posted a few photos but somehow when I was updating some computer/blogger information this post, among others, was lost. Since the apron is to be featured this month, I thought I should recreate the post ... so here it is.

... I am a collector of fabrics. I do not need a reason to buy them. I have stacks and stacks of favorite textiles lining the shelves of cupboards in the studio. One day I happened to move something and there was a little pile of neatly folded calico's ... and an apron was born.

... I have fond memories of a favorite grandmother wearing an {apron} at all times. She was the matriarch of a hard working farm. No matter which chore she was immersed in, you could find her bedecked with an {apron}.

... and while {Granny's} aprons were not neatly starched and spotless, they were {loved}. Each one of us grandchildren would find a way to bury ourselves within her {apron strings} ... she would dry our tears, wipes our mouths, and mop up our spills with her {apron}.

To don an {apron} is a wonderful thing for me ... a reminder of my past and the love that a sweet and wonderful woman gave to me. I think of her often, as I brush crumbs into my pocket ... Granny keeping her post tidy ...

... and so the {farmhouse style}. A gentle reminder of what I remember. What I {love}.

... enjoy!

{featured here}

{linking up to this great party here}

http://www.cloverandviolet.com/search/label/Stash%20Project

{a honored feature}

I was recently honored with 

a feature article in this newest 

edition of (apron-ology) !

Hitting stores February 1st !

{thank you to all those at (apron-ology)}

{Cyber Monday & Etsy}

Cyber Monday is here again and in celebration of my newly renovated Etsy Shoppe I am offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $25.00. Upon receipt of your order & payment I will refund the shipping to your account!

A special 

{THANK YOU} 

to all of you!

{A is for Apron}

     I have been working the last few nights to get some things ready for the holidays and the Etsy Shoppe and I am so excited to finally share a few photos with you!

Farmhouse style is one of my favorites and no matter what I create or what fashion dictates, I seem to come back to it, again and again...

...I love the fresh and funky feel of whitewashed porches, chippy rocking chairs and well worn aprons...all those years on my grandparents dairy farm in Wisconsin left me with fond memories of these and other farmhouse style lovies....

A if for {Apron}...a sweet and simple two 

pocket apron that speaks of days gone by...

B is for {Buttons}...vintage looking calico prints 

make these loop back buttons super charming...

 

 C is for {Cards}...Farmhouse style note cards complete with 

ruffles, stitching and sweet, sweet peonies.