Saturday, July 25, 2009

An Inspiring Linen Apron

Moving my stash into my new shelves I've uncovered some forgotten treasures. Like this bit of vintage embroidery. Thought it would make the perfect overlay to a linen apron.


Long calico ties pick up the bright colors,


and it's finished off with some co-ordinating rickrack. I'll be putting it in my shop soon.


Lately I've gotten excited again about all the linen that's available at the thrift store. Those straight linen dresses of ten years ago yield the best fabric. Don't overlook it!
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14 comments:

  1. Nadine11:45 PM, July 25, 2009

    Beautiful & Creative! I never thought to look at clothing from the thrift store to reuse...hmm, time to go shopping I think!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  2. Anonymous3:41 AM, July 26, 2009

    i love it! especially the rickrack and embroidery :)

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  3. ♥ 9:41 AM, July 26, 2009

    You have inspired me to "seek and find" ...and I have! You are right- there are a ton of those linen dresses from the 90's around and the fabric is gorgeous.

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  4. Unknown9:51 AM, July 26, 2009

    I recently nominated you for the Sisterhood Award.

    Here's what I wrote:
    Also, I nominate Pleasant View Schoolhouse! I recently posted about how much I love her vintage 40's and 50's dresses. She shares her creative sewing, gardening and her daughter's cooking projects. She's a very talented photographer too.

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  5. Unknown9:51 AM, July 26, 2009

    Love the apron!

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  6. Laura {{* *}}10:00 AM, July 26, 2009

    It is a well-trained eye for thrift that can scan the bunched racks of hemlines and spot those flax linen beauties!
    Ah! The power in a suggestion!

    ~Thanks Anna
    {{* *}}

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  7. AnnaVallance3:25 PM, July 26, 2009

    Totally agree - linen is the most beautiful fabric.
    Love what you did with the apron.

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  8. Lena6:24 PM, July 26, 2009

    What a great idea! Now I know where to look for fabric, thanks! And the apron looks nice.

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  9. Amber6:23 AM, July 27, 2009

    How adorable!

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  10. Sarah7:13 AM, July 27, 2009

    That has got to be the cutest apron I've ever seen. Your creativeness astounds me!

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  11. Bonnie7:52 AM, July 27, 2009

    I think I have those exact same shoes-L.L. Beane?

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  12. Sharon8:54 AM, July 27, 2009

    Very sweet Anna! I love finding vintage material and clothing at thrift stores along with linens :)

    Have a beautiful day!

    Sharon

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  13. Bed Linen12:41 PM, July 27, 2009

    I love it. The rickrack pattern is gorgeous.

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  14. Heather Anne9:18 PM, July 28, 2009

    I am on the hunt for thrifted linen too - but all the linen shift dresses I've found so far have princess seams, or so it seems! I did find two dandy linen shirts with big blank backs - perfect for monogram pillow tops! Linen just is a dream to sew!

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