Collection Challenge #231 - Vintage Holiday Aprons

I seem to be in the holiday spirit early this year with all my holiday shows, so it seemed fitting to show a collection of holiday aprons this week.  (The photos are a bit off this week.  I took them outside and we get a wicked east wind here in Portland...bitterly cold.  Photos were a challenge to say the least.  I was also going to model some, but with Kate away at college my go-to photographer is no more)

Still cute aprons though! Nothing cuter than holiday puppy dogs.

Especially when they are popping out of a stocking.

This one has a nice big pocket. The red trim through the middle is the top of the pocket that runs the whole width of the apron. I like generous pockets.

 

I love the scallop hem on the bottom of this one.  A sweet detail.

 

Another sweet detail is my most favorite trim ever...with the candy cane stripe.

A cutie with an appliqued Santa and little jingle bells on the trim.

I always have a soft spot for Santa.

Such a charming print.

This pinecone fabric is fairly sheer and reminds me of a "dressier" apron.

The fabric on this one is adorable. I also like the little pocket trimmed in rick rack.


Cute little collection.  In addition to wearing them I have also used the fabric for other projects. Amy from Into Vintage embellished this shirt for me a couple of years ago using apron cutouts.

You can read the post about it here. She did an amazing job.  I plan to wear this shirt this weekend while a vendor at Plucky Maidens.

If you have an idea for a future collection challenge leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ___."  If you come by Plucky Maidens this weekend, tell me how cute my shirt is!

Comments

[Erica]

I just found another vintage Christmas apron at the thrift the other day. I didn't realize how many I have until I pulled them out of a tub yesterday. Maddie says we have to wear them when we bake this year. I may have to alter one for Hanna :-)

Erica

[Mary Steinbrink]

I love all your aprons! What a cheery way to wake up on a freezing day! Thanks for sharing!

[JoyceG]

There is nothing like a vintage apron, and these are terrific! I keep thinking that they would make cute kitchen valances during the holidays, and you wouldn't have to do anything but clip them to a rod!

[Doreen]

Oh my gosh these are cute! I have a cute kittens one like your puppies. I just love these! I should pull mine out...not sure how to display them though. I like Erica's idea :-) I love following you on IG but I still love coming on here with my coffee and looking at all the eye candy!
Noticed you practically sold out! I'm happy for you but I knew you would! You're going to need Santa and his sleigh to haul your stuff to the post office now LOL!!
Have a wonderful day.

[Pam @ House of Hawthornes]

I thought for sure you'd be modeling them for us :( Oh, well. I'm sure we'll get picture of you in that very cool Santa shirt that Amy made!

[Kathy]

I love the green one with the bells on the bottom! I am planning to make it over to Plucky this time and SO looking forward to it.

[Musings from Kim k.]

Darling collection. I'm sure your special shirt will be perfect this weekend!! Be sure to get some selfies!!

[Shara]

I run across a lot of aprons and I try really hard to release them to other collectors. But Christmas aprons are a hard one to let go! Those and my much loved gingham rainbow of aprons. I love that shirt - I am trying to come up with some fun things to wear when I do shows. I am not much of a fashionista though.

[Into Vintage]

Looking forward to seeing you in your holiday attire at Plucky Maidens. Lucky to be the seamstress for a talented vintage crafter ;-)