Apron Love

I recently participated in a Swap hosted by Hannah from Sherbet Blossom. It was a ton of fun and helped get me out of a creative rut. Deborah, my swap partner said that she liked to bake and that she loved bright colors. I can't be the only one who thinks "Apron" as soon as I hear that combination right? Here's what I came up with:

This is a ridiculously easy pattern for a simple butcher style apron. This is the second time I've made it and it went sooooo fast! I was able to speed things up a lot by making the tie that goes around the neck out of mock-bias tape that I cut out of leftover fabric instead of turning a huge tube of fabric like the pattern told me to do. (Aunt Kathy would be so proud.) I really like making this pattern with home decor fabric because it feels like it adds a little more protection against messes while cooking. I also like adding a little flair along the bottom to give the apron personality. I'm always shocked at how a tiny bit of work can add so much.

I also included some of my favorite recipes in a cloth bag along with a magazine, homemade cards, chocolate, and Mayan cocoa. I hope she enjoyed her package! I would recommend taking part in a blog swap whenever you get a chance.

I personally feel that a girl can never have too many aprons, so I'm looking forward to making this apron again along with a couple of others I have swimming around in my mind. Can you tell it is sewing season for me? Maybe an apron giveaway will be in the works...we shall see! Until then...here's a picture of me and my baby cakes because it's my blog.