This month kicks off our Apron Challenge! Psst, more info can be found on the right sidebar, in case you missed the intro post. For October I wanted to do something Halloween-themed, of course. I had one yard of vintage fabric in my stash that was whispering about its desire to be a pencil skirt. But once I spied those zigzags in Ghost White, Elphaba Green and Pumpkin Orange, I knew to look no further.
I used Heat 'n Bond to adhere the spooky eyes across the bottom edge. They were cut out from a roll of 3" inch wide black ribbon. And while wandering down the isle of trims, looking for inspiration, I came across the perfect saucy fringe. lol
And to make life on the Homestead a bit more interesting, we discovered a stray kitten a couple weeks ago. He was hiding out in the garage, and after a few days of living on our side porch, he grew accustomed to the noises of our farmhouse. He's enjoying life on the inside now!
Because I found him on our thirteenth wedding anniversary, I decided to name him Dreizehn. This means thirteen in German which the kids dislike, so we agreed to call him Zehny (pronounced 'zanny'). Zehny makes a cool six cats at our house. Such a tolerate Hubby, I have!
But back to the aprons . . . I'd love to see what you ladies have been creating! Remember to post your progress and finished photos in our photo bucket album (a link can be found at the right side bar as well). I have plans to do holiday-themed aprons for the next couple of months, but then I'll be changing it up to suit my yearly routine a bit more. Thanks for sewing along!
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| Yes, that blur back there is Zehny! |
Really cute! Love the rick-rack and eyes! Now that I'm "done" with the Ringle Harvest Day - I can start creating my apron. I will need a few days to "rest" my mind and dig for my vintage materials....I did find some fabric I "forgot" about while packing up stuff for the flea...I LOVE when I find stuff like that! Blessings from Ringle, WI
ReplyDeleteWunderbar! Both the apron and the kitty (super handsome). As far as fabric in my life I recently picked up a bolt of, I assume, non vintage aqua/teal satin with black velvet leopard spots at a resale shop and will be getting my vintage couch reupholstered. Exciting things to come.
ReplyDeleteDo you use your corn mold (on the wall)? if so what have you found that helps the mix not stick? I love the concept, but the end result has been tricky.
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Adorable! I am working on the embroidery on mine right now. I will post pics soon. Love the kitten, now you are ready for Halloween!
ReplyDeletea.c. - yep, I use everything on the wall! I typically grease the mold with bacon fat and the cornbread comes out pretty good. It's stamped "1927 Krusty Korn Kob" on the back. :) Here's a bit more on my kitchen http://willowhomestead.blogspot.com/2011/04/come-into-my-kitchen.html
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Halloween Apron, and what a cute little kitten! I love aprons, and would love to get out my material and sew one. Love your pictures! Fun post :) April
ReplyDeleteHow fun. I've been feeling the need for a fresh apron recently. Of course with the way I cook it would need to be full-fronted!
ReplyDeleteI just love the apron, and your kitchen is so cool, but it's the kitten that has stolen my heart! Look at that face!
ReplyDeleteLove the eyes on the apron, lol! Zanny is adorable and one lucky kitteh!
ReplyDeleteWell your pic sure caught my attention! Cute apron and you were a great fun model!
ReplyDeleteI just posted my entry and came back to see yours. You have a black cat and my apron is a black cat. Love it!!
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