Category Archives: Aprons
#55, 56: Aprons Galore!
It seems that people like my aprons. 🙂 I had several enquiries about them at the Autumn Gathering on the weekend, so it looks like there’ll be even more to follow. I have just finished another two – one worked with black silk (right), and another whitework one (pic to follow). And… I have a …
#53: And Another Hemstitched Apron…
But wait… there’s another apron! This pic shows the lovely Lady Vienna Maria de la Rosa wearing one of my aprons – this one was worked with purple threads as a special request. 🙂 I used Madeira silk for the hemstitching, and DMC Perle 8 for the coral knot cluster rows.
#51, 52: Hem Stitched Aprons
But wait… here’s more aprons! I seem to be in an apron-making phase at the moment… or maybe it’s because they seem to be an ideal contribution for a couple of worthy causes. Either way, I am really enjoying making them as they are reasonably fast to make, and they are not only beautiful, but …
#49: Hem Stitch Apron
More hemstitch! This time worked in blue. Worked on heavyweight linen, a simple work apron with a pleated waistband. I have worked a row of zigzag hem stitch around the sides and bottom, and then inserted two wide rows of coral knot clusters. I’m not sure about the blue. Everyone else seems to like it, …
#48: Hem Stitch Apron
Worked on heavyweight linen, a simple work apron with a pleated waistband. Not based on any period style… I just wanted to play with hem stitch! I have worked twin rows of ladder hem stitch around the sides and bottom, and then added a row of four sided stitch in between.
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