Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Charming Flamingo Apron Giveaway



I have been playing around with the patterns and ideas in A Is for Apron by Nathalie Mornu. Lots of good inspiration in there! So much so that I was inspired to create this Charming Flamingo Apron, which I am now going to give away in honor of my 1000th post. The flamingo fabric is a rayon/linen blend, the polka dot pockets are cotton, and best of all, there is a sterling silver flamingo charm tucked into one of those dotty pockets.


This should fit a wide range of sizes--in fact, it's tied its tightest on Lucille's 28" waist. So lots of room through the middle! The neck straps button with a vintage pink button.

Dear readers, I am grateful for each of you! Leave your name in the comment hat to win a delicious package. I'll draw on Tuesday, September 16, at noon Central time.

[edited for better photos--from Giles]

378 comments:

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Anonymous said...

You are a talented seamstress.

Prairie lady
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/PrairieLadyCraft

Anonymous said...

Cute. Count me in.

~Tammy~ said...

I enjoy Pleasant View Schoolhouse daily!

What a wonderful apron!

Please enter me and thank you for such a lovely blog!☺

Rebekah Jean said...

Cute!!! Please add me!

Rebekah Jean

Anonymous said...

Me! Pick me!

Anonymous said...

beautiful!

Anonymous said...

It is a beautiful apron! The flamingos are so cute. I have just recently been introduced to the loveliness of an apron. There are times I have been tempted to wear mine out in public. They are just too handy.

Lisa Busbee

Dianna said...

Everything you do is lovely, Anna. Count me in!

Heather said...

How fun! I'm just getting into cooking and baking a lot and am quickly realizing that one apron is simply not enough!

Heather W.

Anonymous said...

Hello. My name is Lucille (waist 31") and I live in London. I'm new to the world of blogging but I liked your positive and sunny outlook so I looked you up again today. Your pinny looks sweet, so please would you be kind enough to enter my name in the draw?

Anonymous said...

I have gotten so much sewing inspiration from your site, and love the apron! So cute!

Kimberly said...

What fun! I love all your designs and creative touches.

Anonymous said...

C is for...Cute! I love this apron and it would be a great gift for my sister, whose married surname is Flemming. She collects all things flamingo. Thanks for a fun drawing!

Anonymous said...

C is for...Cute! I love this apron and it would be a great gift for my sister, whose married surname is Flemming. She collects all things flamingo. Thanks for a fun drawing!

Unknown said...

I've really enjoyed your blog for a few months now (but haven't posted a comment before).

Thanks for the chance to be entered in the giveaway - all the way from California!

Christy

Anonymous said...

...ooops! I did not mean to post twice, as anonymous and the as myself. So Sorry!
Denise

Ruth said...

Beautiful apron! Ruth, a long-time reader of your blog.

Thimbleanna said...

One Thousand??? Holy Cow -- that's awesome. Congratulations!!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your 1,000th post. Here's to hoping for another 1,000!

Putting my name in the hat...
Susan

Sarah said...

I have always wanted to learn to sew and you inspire me with all you do! I would be proud to wear something so beautiful.

Christina said...

I love your blog, read it everyday.
Please enter me in the drawing.

Katy said...

I love, love, love Flamingoes! Fridays are usually Flamingo Friday on my blog. I've been looking for an apron, as well. I'd love to purchase one if you choose someone else for the giveaway. Pick me! Pick me!

Anonymous said...

I like the flattering design of it. I imagine it will give that nipped in waist look with the front v-design and contrasting inserts on the sides. With all the baking I do, a slim waist illusion is much needed. Hope to win:)

Patty said...

The apron is absolutely beautiful. I love your blog and check it daily. God Bless, Patty

Morgan said...

What an adorable apron! I love it!

Michelle said...

I would love to be entered into your drawing. I enjoy visiting your site for the inspirational photos and writing.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful apron, and what a generous give-away! Please add me!
Thanks so much!
Blessings,
Amy O.
picketfencemom

Proverbs3122 said...

How sweet! Wow, 1000th post!!!

Tracy said...

This apron is adorable!

What a generous giveaway. Please enter my name into the hat.

Tracy

Monica said...

It is so stylish!

I hope I win...

Colleen said...

I come here for that "aaaah" feeling. Like a little spa time on the computer. What a relaxing time it is to look at your pics and read about your family's adventures.

Thanks!
Colleen

Anonymous said...

I love your blog and all your sewing projects. You inspire me!

KellyinAlaska

Elizabeth said...

What a fun contest!

Congratulations on 1000 posts!

Anonymous said...

I love your blog and this wonderful apron. Blessings!

Linden said...

Wow... this reminds me of something which could have been in my grandmother or great-grandmother's kitchen! They lived in Buffalo NY, where flamingos are the most common decoration on everything. It's like a flash-back to my childhood - Thank you!

-Laura in AK

Randi~Dukes and Duchesses said...

I guess I'm not the only person reading and loving your blog! Thanks for the neat giveaway ... hope I win!

Bonnie said...

My goodness, 236 replies already!
Please throw my name in, that apron looks like just the thing for after the baby is born and I can actually wear this type of apron again.
Congrats on the 1000th post!
I've been blogging for almost 2 years and haven't even hit 200!

Margaret in VA said...

I, also would like a chance to win the lovely apron. I think it would make a wonderful shower gift for a lovely daughter-in-law to be!

Thanks for your faithful, beautiful and inspiring posts.

Eleanor Joyce said...
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Eleanor Joyce said...

It's just delightful - as is everything you show here! Enter me in the drawing, please.

Jan said...

I love the flamingo design! Very pretty apron.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful apron. I love your blog and read it daily.

Anonymous said...

Oh! I LOVE FLAMINGOES!!! Please enter my name in your lovely give-away contest!
Thanks!
Kathy Frazier
frazikat@embarqmail.com

Anonymous said...

What darling apron!! I love it!!
Please enter me in the giveaway.

Jan said...

Thank you, Anna, for the chance to win. I don't own an apron and was thinking it was high time I stopped ruining clothes.

Serena said...

I love all your creations, and would love to win this, of course! A girl can never have too many aprons!

Lanaya said...

Love your refreshing blog!

Anonymous said...

I am so inspired by your frequent creations! What a beautiful apron.

Cottage Mommy said...

I'm not sure I have left a comment on your blog before but I have been reading it for awhile now. I love your photography and your posts. Your style is simple and beautiful. Your skill at sewing blows me over as well. Wow, to do what you can with fabric and a sewing machine!

Anonymous said...

So enjoy your blog! ~Connie
cmhesh at yahoo dot com

Daisy said...

Please enter me, Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Oh how sweet! I do love a super-girly apron! And a flamingo would go quite nicely on my charm bracelet. Congratulations on 1000 inspiring posts.

Many blessings!

ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen) said...

Very cute!! Add me to the list please :) I really need a good apron.

Kathryn said...

Beautiful!! It would look right at home here on the TX Gulf Coast--as soon as Hurricane Ike leaves, of course!

YayaOrchid said...

Anna, I congratulate you on your upcoming 1000th post! I've been reading you for about a year now, and I have been very blessed with your blog! You have shared such wonderful recipes and helpful information to making our homes better, I salute you!

I do love the looks of your vintage apron, and especially the fabric! Pls enter me in the giveaway. thank you!

The Crazy Bus said...

Count me in for the drawing!

danielle

New Mom said...

What a cute little apron!

Anonymous said...

Oh my, yes....count me in!

Brenda

Jen said...

It is so lovely! I love to win it.
Thanks for the chance.

Anonymous said...

LOVE it! I would have to wear it to the grocery store with pink pumps. Count me in! Congrats on your milestone, and thank you for the daily inspiration, beauty, and wisdom.
-Sloan

Anonymous said...

LOVE it! I would have to wear it to the grocery store with pink pumps. Count me in! Congrats on your milestone, and thank you for the daily inspiration, beauty, and wisdom.
-Sloan

Anonymous said...

Thank you! What a fun idea! Please count me in too.

Your blog reminds me that there will come a time when my kids will not be all under 5 years old like my three are right now...and time will be spent differently.

Colleen in Iowa

Anonymous said...

I'm feeling lucky! : )
Desiree

Anonymous said...

Thank you for letting me peak into your family room window and experience your amazing family. Your creations, your children, and your blog are such a comfort to me. I would be honored to wear one of your creations.

Amy said...

Oh, we love that A is for Apron book here at our house! Mom's current kick is aprons, so you can bet that book has been getting lots of use. ;-)
Enter me in the drawing! I love flamingos! :-)
I've learned not to expect to win anything because I never do...but I can't help feeling hopeful... :-D

Anonymous said...

What an adorable apron! You always inspire me. It is a good incentive to keep practicing at my own (very basic) sewing skills.

God bless you!

Kate

Heather Anne said...

Anna, you are so thoughtful! What a perfectly lovely apron, made with care, no doubt! Thanks for the opportunity to participate in your draw! Your blog is one of my daily reads!

Tracy said...

267 Comments ~ my goodness me!!!!! I read your blog every day and find what you share so inspiring ~ apparently I'm not the only one LOL.

I would love it if you would pop my name in the hat for this apron. I live in my apron because I'm just such a grot and this one looks so pretty!!!!

Joanna Kristina said...

How lovely! Your work is so charming!

Unknown said...

I just love your blog, and though I don't comment, I read you almost daily. You truly inspire me with the beautiful way you live!

I would love to be entered into the giveaway!

frog123 (at) cyipcom (dot) net

Anonymous said...

Lovely apron. Lovely blog.

Maggie

Dee said...

throw my name in please! Thanks for offering the giveaway, and happy 1000th post

That Crazy Ajumma said...

How adorable!
Not that I need another flamingo item..wait,YES,yes I do!
Please put me in the hat.
Thanks :)

Vickie said...

PICK ME !!!

Pretty please. =)

Anonymous said...

The apron is lovely, any one of us would be blessed to receive it.
Peace,
Lynne in NC

Anonymous said...

Your talent is such a joy to me! I so enjoy reading your posts and viewing your pictures. The apron is beautiful! My daughters and I have just begun wearing aprons and this would be a unique addition to our collection.
Blessings,
Michelle

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful apron! I checked the A is for Apron book out of the library, but haven't made anything yet. I am a constant lurker and admire you and your family--God's blessings always. Susan

Tami said...

Super cute!!

Susan Joyce said...

I am so excited! Our computer crashed and died months ago and I had your blog on my bookmarks. Whenever I wanted to have a quiet, restful look at life and the joy of family I'd often check out your site. I thought it was lost forever but a website this morning sparked my memory and here you are! Thank you for your encouraging and creative way you love your family and life, God is so good.
I was given some old Laura Ashley fabric, about 20 yards, recently and decided I'd make aprons for Christmas presents this year. It was fun going onto your site and seeing your inspirational creativity. Now, how to come up with several ways to use this fabric. I'd love to be in the drawing for yours! Blessings!

Vickie said...

Oh, how cute! Please count me in.

Anonymous said...

Oh how wonderful. Please count me in!

Kiri

Lora said...

Oh, I'd love to leave my name in the comment hat for the adorable aprn!
And congratulations on your 1000th post!

Terri said...

Congratulations, Anna, on reaching your 1,000th post! I've been a visitor for a long time. Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway! I would be so glad to win it.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for always inspiring me to be as charming and as pleasant as your posts.

Anonymous said...

Although I am not a blogger, I am a long time reader. Believe it or not, I just bought this book yesterday at JoAnn Fabrics with my 40% off coupon! Please enter my name as "Dianne: the apron lover".
Thank you!

Farrah said...

Please add me to the list! Thank you!

Blakely said...

I love the colors.

Amy said...

Very cute apron - the fabric is so fun! Congratulations on your 1000th post!

Amy

Anonymous said...

Please enter me in the drawing!

Anonymous said...

Enter me! Enter me!

Jen Kershner said...

What a gorgeous apron. I have that book but haven't had the time yet to really look at it.

affectioknit2 said...

Oh - flamingos are so pretty!

Martha A. said...

i need an apron really bad but with all the comments not much chance of winning, but I will try anyhow!
Congratulations on 1000 posts!
martha(at)lclink(dot)com

Jane and Jee Kim said...

Beautiful! Just one more addition to your charming collection! :)

Anonymous said...

I would love to win that. SO charming.

Heather Hughes

Mama Sewing said...

What a nice giveaway, I love aprons!
Cheryl Dorann
Mamasewing.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

It would be a wonderful treat to be the recipient of a beautiful apron crafted by your gifted hands, Anna. Please enter me into your drawing as well. Best wishes to Giles as he begins this new phase of his life. His photos on the internet are beautiful.
Thank you,
Beverly

shelia said...

Adorable!
I'll keep my fingers crossed :)

Anonymous said...

That is an adorable apron! I've been drooling over aprons in general lately, thinking that a girl who's going to be married soon ought to have at least one...don't you think?

Renee said...

This is such a wonderful apron and I would love to have it. I guess we will have to see.

Renee

Claire said...

The little silver bird is great!

Anonymous said...

Please enter me in the drawing. I'd love to have such a pretty apron.

Amanda said...

I love flamingoes. I love this apron.

Unknown said...

Ooooh flamingos. What a happy apron. :) Thanks for the giveaway. Love love love your blog.

--Anna-Marie

6blessings said...

Very cute and fun!

Chelsea said...

Please enter my name in the contest!
By the way - I love looking at all your sewing accomplishments. I use Jennie Chancey's patterns as well and it has given me a lot of inspiration.
Blessings in Christ,
Chelsea

Dinahsoar said...

This devoted reader would love to win the prize!

Anonymous said...

My goodness, nothing like a free giveaway to bring all the readers out of the woodwork! Over 300...count me in too.
Amy F.

Odelsa said...

I want to be a part of this...I love it!

Odelsa

Chas said...

Please enter me. Beautiful, I just love it.
Thanks so much.
You can reach me at my blog
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/chas
and my email is
chasburrell at tvn dot net

Anonymous said...

I love the apron! I would love to be included in the giveaway! Your creations are always lovely.

Marci G.

kamewh said...

What an adorable apron!!!

Mrs.Garcia said...

I love coming to your blog and reading about your thrifty finds and the little snip its on Grace Livingston Hill. I also love to see all the lovely crafts and food you create for you and your family to enjoy. Please enter me into this lovely contest to win the Lovely Apron.
Thank you and God Bless,
Mrs.Garcia

Anonymous said...

So cute! Thanks for all your inspiration; love reading your blog. God bless!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on 1000 posts! I would love to bake up some bread and fix my little ones some yummy pb & j in a fun apron. :)

libbydibby said...

i've bought a few from you already... but never one for myself!
hooray!

Anonymous said...

i love to read your charming blog and see your soothing and beautiful pictures. your site inspired me to create my own and share pictures and updates with ym family. happy 1000th post.

cheers, anne marie
amnkidtherapy@optonline.net

Mama Tango said...

Well I'm not in it to win, because I never do! But I did want to comment on what a lovely apron it is, and how nice it is of you to give it away!!

Kimmie said...

Hi Anna;

Wow, its really cute, and honestly looks like my chances of winning are slim. But hey, I don't believe in chance...so count me in.

hugs
Kimmie
mama to 6
one homemade and 5 adopted

Anonymous said...

Beautiful apron! Count me in - it would be good timing since our third child is coming next week and I will lose the belly that has kept me from wearing my pretty aprons! Congrats on your 1,000th post... Your blog has been an enormous inspiration to me.

Jackie said...

Ooooooo, pick me! Pick me!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful work once again. You inspire me to start sewing again, and not to get frustrated when I can't follow the pattern!

God Bless!

Anonymous said...

Love It! Please count me in!!

Love your blog!

The Chatty Housewife said...

I love it! It is so cute.

Wow, what a lot of comments!

Little Miss Flossy said...

Congratulations!! 1000 posts is a stunning achievement.

holynickel said...

The apron is beautiful.

Anonymous said...

How cute, count me in.

sarah said...

how lovely! it would bring a bit of summer cheer to my kitchen all year long!

Anonymous said...

It is beautiful!

Tracy

Scarlett said...

Please enter me too. That apron is so pretty!

Carrie Garvin said...

Oh my what a beautiful giveaway! I love aprons, one of my favorites is one I still have (and wear) from my grandmother.

Anonymous said...

Very lovely creation...Please enter me in! Lyn

Anonymous said...

Lovely creation...please enter me in! Lyn

Anonymous said...

Thanks for your beautiful blog, Anna! It's inspired me to a creative burst more than once. :-)

ktquilts said...

If it isn't too late please enter me to win that beautiful apron!

Many blessings!

Morgen said...

great idea! and Congrats on the 1,000th post!

Julie said...

I have been inspired by your blog for many months now. Thanks for the drawing -

Blessings,
Julie

Anonymous said...

Very VERY cute!!

God bless,
Sallie

P.S. I'm having an apron giveaway over at my blog, too... you should come sign up to win :-)

Jacqueline said...

what a lovely idea - i would love to have one of your beautiful creations! :)

Anonymous said...

What a cute apron! I'm throwing my name into the ring in hopes of winning! I so enjoy your blog and feel that we are friends even though we've never met.

Brambleberry said...

How exciting!

SisterlyLove said...

Lovely!!

Genevieve

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on you 1000th post. I love reading your blog. Thank you!!

Nicole Alvarez

jodi said...

Whoever wins this apron will be very lucky indeed.

Ynaffit said...

How perfectly lovely! Please include me in your giveaway! I have enjoyed reading your domestic and practical blog every day!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the 1000th post. Your blog is a testimony to homemaking as a career vs a chore. I love how you find the beauty in the everyday and you inspire me to do the same. I would be glad if you would enter me in your drawing.

Janet

Michele @ Frugal Granola said...

What an adorable apron! I love the colors.

I just found your blog, and I'm looking forward to spending some time browsing through it.

Blessings,
Michele :)
www.frugalgranola.blogspot.com

teacakebiscuit said...

Ooh this is GORGEOUS!

GrammaMack said...

Please count me in as well!

Lori (in Canada also)

Anonymous said...

Wow, you have a lot of readers! Did you know?

I LOVE both your beautiful creations and the photos. I'd love to be entered into the drawing.

Katie

Anonymous said...

Please include me in your drawing -this is such a cute apron!
I just adore your blog - you are such a talented writer.

Sara said...

So beautiful!

debbie bailey said...

That is the cutest apron I've ever seen! And it matches my kitchen. I'd LOVE to win.

Christine said...

Count me in, I love it!

Anonymous said...

I asked to be put in th edrawing on the "lasts and firsts" post, but I thought I'd put my name over here too.

Thank you,
AJH

Traci said...

Yay! I love the apron and I love that you've reached your 1000th! Inspiring as always!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful! Your blog is a blessing to my soul. Your creations and words are a balm to the hectic life. Count me in. Amber G
mtreposetransformers@hotmail.com

Treasuresofjoy said...

Just found your blog and LOVE it. The apron is adorable and I would love to give it a home!

DC Golf said...

I love your blog. It is a delight to read. I inherited a few aprons made by my grandmothers in the early 1900s. I wear them all the time. I've stopped saving things. Life is too short. Would love to begin wearing your lovely apron, too. Add me to the drawing. Thanks.

willfulmina said...

I feel a little selfish even commenting, because I already own the most wonderful green apron with pink hippopotami on it! I have a feeling that they'd be great friends.

Gina Marie said...

The photos of your sewing has inspired me to start my machine up again!

Too cute!

---Gina

shannon said...

Love it...hope to wear it!!

Charlotte said...

Oh,oh,oh. Dear daughter would LOVE that apron: flamingos AND polka dots.

As long as I'm delurked, I'll take the opportunity to tell you that your blog always soothes and inspires on those days when life is hectic and overwhelming. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Hi Anna,
My first time reading. I love the apron, so I had to comment. I found your blog through a link on Laurel Saul's blog.
Bessie

Wendy said...

Beautiful, Anna.

Anonymous said...

Oh how adorable. Thanks for doin this give away--what fun!! tammyp

Mrs. Pittman said...

You've always been an inspiration to me - in my blogging, and in my feeble attempts to sew.

I can feel your pain in sending Giles to college. I have sent off 4, with 7 more to go ...and I'd be lying if I told you it got easier.

Love the apron, as do 366 other people! (so far....)

Anonymous said...

I love reading your blog!
Sarah S.

Tasha said...

What a great giveaway. The apron is precious.

Tasha
new4younow@hotmail.com

Jason and Vanessa said...

I just found your blog. I would love to win this for my dear friend Nichol. She is a home schooling Mom of 4.
Thanks
Vanessa D

Tarrah said...

What a beautiful apron! Count me in please :)

-Tarrah

R said...

i love your blog!

r dees

Anonymous said...

Would love the adorable apron!! Love your blog

Anonymous said...

Hi Anna, I would love to be in the draw for your beautiful apron.

Anonymous said...

How beautiful! Thanks for the great giveaway...
mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca

Anonymous said...

I hope my darling daughter Genevieve wins this! She just found out today her thyroid cancer is more aggressive and needs quick treatment. She has to wean her little baby by FRIDAY. I have to be anonymous because I am not computer-savvy enough to do anything else! debrajeanemail-general@yahoo.com Daughter's blog: turguoisegates.blogspot.com

Mirissa said...

How fun! I'm keeping my fingers crossed because it's adorable!

Happy 1000 posts!

Mirissa

Sarah said...

Anna, (that also happens to be my daughter's name. She's 4 going on 17) I have truly enjoyed following your blog since about last February. When I feel housework becoming dull, I peek into your blog life and remember the beautiful things that make every moment so enchanting. Wearing a pretty apron while doing a mundane task does tend to make one whistle while they work, doesn't it? What fun! Thank you for including me in the draw. From an Island in the Pacific (Northwest).

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