When I discovered the vintage Workbasket patterns for the Cornucopia (page 65) and the veggies having a party (page 2-949), I knew that I wanted to embroider them all to make a fun Thanksgiving apron.
And what would be more appropriate than this vintage pattern that I found under the seat of the sewing stool that came with the Art Deco Sewing Cabinet that Dave refinished for me.
Can you believe the price of that pattern? 40 cents! They sure don’t cost that anymore.
To add to the vintage look, I purchased 3 yards of green with white polka fabric for the main fabric to make Apron #2 in the photo above.
I also used 3 fat quarters of this fabric to make yards and yards of bias binding.
It’s called Vegetable Names Words from the 2012 Farmers Market Collection from RJR. The names sort of got lost once the fabric was cut into strips and folded but it’s still a cute addition to the apron.
Monday morning middle daughter and I had some fun getting photos of it for you.
This definitely wasn’t a quick project. The apron itself took several afternoons to sew with the bias binding taking its fair share of time to make.
But all the work was worth it as I know it will be used and bring smiles for many Thanksgivings to come.
Please note: To see close-ups and access the free patterns for the embroidered Cornucopia and each of the adorable veggies click on the links below:
Banana Pepper Proposing to the Cauliflower
20 Comments
Patricia
August 21, 2017 6:32 amMy Mom had an apron that she made. I need to see if I have her pattern. Thanks for bringing back memories.
Mary
September 13, 2016 7:00 pmI love that apron and the embroidery is so cute on it. Great embroidery designs.
Susan
July 11, 2016 11:33 amLove the apron, adore the model! She has pizazz. The apron is such a cute addition to holiday traditions.
Sheryl
September 28, 2015 7:40 amWhat a lovely model and such a pretty colour apron.
Flashinscissors
September 21, 2015 5:47 pmI love these vintage embroidery patterns you have used and it was such a brilliant idea to make them into a vintage apron. You have certainly inspired me and I am looking out for another similar embroidery pattern that I am intending to stitch.
Barbara xx
Susan
September 21, 2015 1:57 pmOoops, something happened to my comment. Hopefully, they don’t both show up! I love this apron. I didn’t realize that’s what you were doing with the veggie stitcheries. It’s so cute! I like the pink one, but not in pink, of course. =)
Jenny Benton
September 21, 2015 2:30 amAren’t you the clever one – such a great idea to stitch the vintage designs onto a vintage apron!
threeundertwo
September 20, 2015 11:54 pmI have always loved dancing vegetables! What a wonderful apron. Cute pictures.
I’m off to follow the link to the patterns. Thanks for sharing.
Cath
September 20, 2015 11:18 pmAdorable and you model vintage so well! Not everyone can pull that off! Just love that text fabric for the binding.
Malinda Dagenhart
September 20, 2015 9:51 pmYou are so cute! And the apron is just the icing on the cake! You will be a hit at Thanksgiving!
CathieJ
September 20, 2015 6:24 amThat apron is wonderful! I love some of those old patterns. You have inspired me to start stitching the many printed baby bibs that I inherited a few years ago. Of courses I won’t be needing them for several years. My adult children are several years from having children themselves. Your daughter is a great model.
Lorna McMahon
September 19, 2015 5:59 amOh, now this is a really sweet apron. Love all the embroidery against the green. And you chose the perfect fabric for all that binding! Your model is a delight. Such a fun photoshoot!
Mary Anne
September 18, 2015 10:32 pmThat’s an amazing apron! I love that you used vintage patterns for both the embroidery and the apron itself.
Doris McCarty
September 18, 2015 10:03 amI love the apron. Vintage patterns are so neat!
Christine B.
September 18, 2015 5:46 amWhat a great apron! Well worth the effort and you daughter did a great job of the modelling! 🙂 x
Rachel Wright
September 18, 2015 3:58 amSo fun to stitch, fun to photograph, fun to wear! Sounds god to me…
Stitching Noni
September 17, 2015 9:38 pmI love that apron…. way too nice to actually use when cooking! :o)
Hugs xx
Vickie-HorseMark Cards
September 17, 2015 9:57 pmLoving this apron, and your daughter makes a lovely model! This apron reminds me of the many aprons my grandma always wore when I was a child. Thanks for the memories and sharing this wonderful apron!
Kathleen Babbitt
September 17, 2015 8:41 pmScotch guard that apron! Sew beautiful!
Cindy S.
September 17, 2015 8:07 pmVery cute. I’m sure you will enjoy for many years, and your daughter will enjoy it for many more. Nice work!
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