Aprons

Aprons are every where in the quilting-sewing world. I never wore one when I was younger, but love them now.  I am a messy cook and if I want to keep on the same shirt for longer than it takes to cook, then I need to wear one.  I read somewhere about aprons in the olden days and how a woman wore one for various uses.  They were great for holding fresh veggies from the garden, wiping little noses, carrying in wood, and that's all I remember, but there's lots more.
Anyway, these are the ones I've made lately and wear.  I don't wipe little noses or gather veg. or wood, but I do stay cleaner when cooking.

 I found this pattern in a quilt shop in Durango, Colo. and instantly thought of my two daughters and married granddaughter. Already made the younger girls one but they seldom wear them (could be they never cook).

                 This is granddaughter's.  She looks so cute when she's got it on.  The girls all wore them Thanksgiving.                                       

This one looks like I spent a lot of time and effort, but it is actually

a printed panel with all the elements  printed on it so you just cut them out and sew.

This is the daughter's that was in Durango with me when we saw these patterns.   She and I took a few days and went there to relax and see some new country.  Had a wonderful trip with the two of us but wished other daughter was with us.  Next  time we take a road trip it will include Sha and all of us.