We have phone. And internet. Phew. That was no fun.
No internet = a LOT of sewing. Let’s start with my apron for Tie One On.
The theme was polka dots and although you can’t see it well in this photo, they are there. Teeny tiny chartreuse polka dots trimmed with tennis ball yellow pom poms. I love this fabric. When I was finished cutting this out, I threw the scraps in to the x string quilt pile. They look happy there.
See the dots now? Cute, aren’t they? I am not sure where I got the idea, but I HAD to add pin tucks to this apron. And you know what? I love them. So so much. I can just see them on a summer skirt for the girls – well, Kate, I guess. She’s the one who would wear it. OK, I can see them on a skirt for me, too, but that is an entirely different post. Back to the kids – Jane does like this fabric – she made mention of that. When I asked if she would like a dress or a skirt out of it, she shrugged her shoulders and said, "Maybe an apron?" With the pom poms, of course.
I used chartreuse colored thread for contrast on the entire apron. I love the way it picks up the color in the dots, but is still subtle. I think I should do that more often.
Back to regular posting starting now. Thanks for hanging in there with me.
I love this…where did you find the fabric?
Amazing apron! Love the pin tucks. I’m so glad your internet is back on. I was going into “House on Hill Road” withdrawal. š You are such an inspiration.
I love those tiny polka dots and the pintucks too.
I love it! That fabric is to die for!
Welcome back!
I love, love, love the fabric (and therefore, of course, the apron).
So glad you’re back. I just love pom-pom fringe.
Cute, cute! Missed you, E.
cutie, cute, cute.
so, so cute! i love it!
any great how-to’s for pin tucks? i’m feeling some pin tuck energy coming my way…
Be still, my heart!
I LOVE your apron. It’s perfect. The teal, the teeny dots, the pom-pom fringe, the pin tucks, the pleats, the bow — it’s all so fantastic!
Adorable! Glad to see you back and showing all your internet-exile sewing. Maybe I need to lose internet access for a few days.
Darling. Darling! The pin tucks are fun! And welcome back…
Very cute! I’ve had pintucks on the brain too, though I’m thinking about them on a purse, of course š
SO happy you are back!!!
those little pompoms are adorable. well, so is the whole apron.
I love the pintucks. Did you use a pintuck foot for that? or by hand?
the pompom balls totally make it for me, though!
I love the pintucks. Did you use a pintuck foot for that? or by hand?
the pompom balls totally make it for me, though!
Congratulations on being back home again…love the apron. x
what a darling apron. I’m so nuts about aqua. and the pintucks! they are fantastic. I would love a pintuck tutorial, if you ever felt moved to post such a thing. so glad you’re back!
Fantastico! I’m newly in love with pin tucks too.
Welcome back. The apron is gorgeous. I love a bit of whimsy in the kitchen.
I have wondered how whether blogging encourages or discourages my sewing – its a fine line.
Welcome back! We missed you. And great apron!
Cute, cute, cute!
lovely apron, the pin tucks are great, they really bring another look to the apron! would look wonderful in a skirt! -kb
stunning as always erin. i am in love with that chartruse.
Too cute! I love the combination of the pom poms and the pintucks!
Oh, those pin tucks! I had forgotten about that wonderful technique/embellishment. And how sweet they are coupled with the pom pom trim! This has got to be one of my favorite aprons that you’ve made.
Such a tease – that adorable apron just SCREAMS summer! You’ve used your down time well! š
it is beautiful. absolutely. the pom poms are the perfect touch.
I almost always use slightly contrasting or somehow apparent thread for my topstitching. It started because I never had the color I needed and then I realized how much I like it that way.
Glad you’re back. Love the pintucks, by the way.
so lovely erin! welcome back to the ether.
Very cute! Love the fabric.
Yay, you’re back in business! I love the apron and that bow—so perfect…
I’m in love with the pom poms! What a great apron, although it is no surprise, with your good taste and talents!
I thought it was cute in the first photo, but when I saw the pin tuck detail in the second… well, shoot. I love it!
Very pretty! I love to use contrast thread. I think it adds that little extra to a project.
well it is just perfectly lovely! That would make for a very pretty summery skirt!
That’s cute! Love it!
Love this apron…xo
so cute! glad you back!
jen
I love the pin tucks and pom poms on that apron… so cute!
those pom poms look so cute with the polka dots!
so so adorable!
Hi, de-lurking to tell you how much I love this apron, and most of everything you make, really. I love every detail, the polka dots, the trim, the contrasting thread, the bow, the pin tucks! Whew, that was a mouthful. You’ve been one of my very favorites since I discovered crafty mom (or not) blogs last spring, and I’m glad to see you back in the swing of things.
Hugs from San Diego!
love it! Just too cute!
That is the cutest skirt ever!
i think the pom poms really make this apron!
i absolutely love this apron!!!