Heide's February Apron of the Month

 

Here it is! The link to Heide's Apron History Pattern for the 

February Apron of the Month!

 

The

Dorothy Apron

 

You may not believe this, but I was trying to put down on paper

an apron much like this one yesterday. . . .I thought it was an original idea!

Never figured out all the dimensions, so I was absolutely thrilled

when I saw Heide's free pattern!

 

You'll need three fat quarters and the Apron History PDF pattern

from Apron History . . . .She'll also have a tutorial if you'd like to follow along.

I'm heading for the sewing room right this minute.

How about you?

 

February Apron of the Month

 

Make-Do Apron from Mary Janes Farm

 

Have you seen Mary Jane's Make-Do Apron?

It's made from a man's shirt!

"In my mother’s day, women used to take the collar off a frayed shirt, turn it around, and stitch it back on. When that side wore out, they often used the fabric to make something else—a quilt, or in this case, an apron. Patterned fabrics from one shirt can be used to edge an apron cut from another. It’s easy to make attractive complementary combinations to create a vintage-style apron like the one above."

I've seen many apron patterns utilizing men's shirts

in the last few months, but I vote Mary Jane's the best.

You'll find instruction at:

MARY JANE'S FARM

 

I have more good news, too!

My friend Heide at Apron History

will be sharing one of her apron patterns

each month, and I'll be linking up with her

so that you don't miss a single one of them!

 

I think it will be great fun and who couldn't use

a new apron each month for their kitchen?

Check out her January pick HERE

 

 

Watch for the February Apron link at Our Old Country Store soon!

 

Til then you could grab a man's shirt (but not off his back, Ladies)

and get stitching on Mary Jane's Make-Do Apron.

I think it's a winner!

 

 

"I LOVE SEWING". . .for your funny bone

This Winter weather has made me a little nuts. . . .

 



Weaving in Colonial Williamsburg...Our Old Country Store is Open!

I have a confession. . . .I'm sure many of you have already guessed. . . .We've been on vacation for two weeks. . . .which is why no one has heard from me and emails haven't been answered. . . .It's also the reason Our Old Country Store has been closed for so long!

 

 

We had worked so hard during 2013, we decided to treat ourselves with a trip back to Virginia for Christmas. . . .

And, what a trip it was!

We started with a week long stay at Colonial Williamsburg. . . .and my very first stop was the Weaving Shop. . . .This was a new addition since our days of working at CW. . . .I could not wait to get a glimpse of those big looms. . . .

 

 

I know so little about weaving on a large loom and was very fascinated with it. . . .They had two pieces in progress. . . .one a patterned coverlet. . . .the other was a plain weave wool and linen. . . .The young lady was spinning wool that day but graciously took the time to explain the weaving process on these large looms. . . .It was fascinating. . . .but I figure I'll stick with the Rag Rug Looms. . . .I certainly gained an appreciation for how simple and quick we're able to weave a rug!

 

Since we live on a cotton farm, I also found it so interesting that they wove very little cotton fabric in the 18th century until after the Revolutionary War. . . .Cotton fabric was imported and was of a finer grade than any that the Colonial Women could weave. . . .It was only after the war they began to experiment with cotton that was locally grown.

 

 

I'm so glad Colonial Williamsburg has added weaving to their demonstrations of 18th century crafts. . . .If you are ever in the area and enjoy weaving, be sure and stop in for a visit. . . .The interpreters are  knowledgeable and they are very gracious to answer even the very basic questions. . . .It was a wonderful experience. . . .

 

So, now, we're back to work. . . .Our Old Country Store is open again for Rag Rug Loom orders. . . .I have a few new items to sell, too. . . .from Virginia. . . .They'll be coming up soon. . . .as I work my way through catch-up. . . .and emails. . . .2014 is here and time for new things, new ideas, new crafts. . . .Be sure to watch for them!

 

Hope all of you are safe and warm (in this chilling winter weather) and enjoying the New Year!

We enjoyed our trip. . . .but it's good to be back. . . .

 

 



See Ya Next Year!

Santa packed up the last of our Christmas orders this morning,

and headed to the North Pole. . . .

Now, we can sit back and enjoy the Holidays

with family and friends.

 

Our Old Country Store will be closed

until January 2, 2014!

 

Thank you to all who have visited, commented,

and supported our little country store this year.

We've enjoyed getting to know you. . . .

and count you as our friends.

 

Wishing you a

simply Wonderful Christmas

and a Blessed New Year!

from

John and The Farmer's Daughter

 

 

See Ya Next Year!