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Emmeline Apron 3


Another Emmeline Apron for a birthday gift.  This is such a great re-usable pattern.  In fact, I've gifted all the ones I've made and I've yet to make one for me.  What's up with that?  I used Heather Bailey's latest fabric line, Nicey Jane, from my favorite online fabric store, QuiltHome.




Hmm, looking at this picture, I realize I may have cut the patterned fabric upside down. Oh well, no matter, I guess.  Also, really wishing I had one of those sewing forms/mannequin things right now or a magic way to lose 24 extra pregnancy, I-ate-whatever-I-wanted, pounds in less than two years.

I gave this apron to my sister with this fun and inspiring cookbook from the ridiculously talented The Pioneer Woman, whose website I found a couple of months ago and absolutely love.

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For a couple of quick sewing tips, see the post on Emmeline Apron 2, and here is another Emmeline Apron.
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  1. WendyFebruary 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    I've had my eye on this pattern for a long time. I think it's time to dive in a make a purchase. Love the fabric combination you chose.

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  2. tamelaFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    sooo cute!! i love that apron! thanks for sharing!

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  3. AngelaFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Very cute! You defnitely need to make one for yourself as well. I love Pioneer Woman and QuiltHome, too! :)

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  4. Anne MarieFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Looks super cute! I want one too :-)

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  5. PYFebruary 26, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Beautiful. I love it !

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  6. RuthMarch 8, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Oh, I so want to be you when I grow up! :) I found your blog searching for daisy wedding cakes (LOVE yours, btw!). And I love this apron you made. I really want to learn to sew. Would this be a good starter project?

    And, your kids are delicious.

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  7. TammyMarch 14, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    are you crazy? you look great and only just gave birth a moment ago. I wish I looked that good after each of my three....

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