Having worked in restaurant kitchens and bakeries, I believe in practical tools appropriate for each task. That even applies to what I wear. An apron is essential cooking gear. This is my apron of choice.
But, there are times in the kitchen for a bit of whimsy and charm. When I’ve finished most of the cooking, but still have a few last-minute tasks, and I’ve changed into nice clothes, and guests are on the way, that’s when I pull out one of the vintage aprons from my collection. I have a baker’s dozen to share with you. All are homemade. All are well-used. Most are still worn by me.
Today’s apron is this little appliquéd green charmer.
The mama hen is a pocket! Just look at how active her embroidered feet look.
I’ll be sharing an apron a day with you for the next two weeks. Let me know which ones are your favorites!
That is so cute -love the little chicks and your cowboy boots!
The first one -very classic is my favorite.
I just love aprons; but I never wear one. My grandmother and then my mother after her always wore aprons. Not sure why I never picked up the tradition. Your cute apron inspires me to pick it up now!
Have just gotten into Aprons. Having ruined far too many clothes, aprons are the logical conclusion. Do not wear my best apron, but have made several from thrift shop fabric; they protect my clothes, give me pockets when I need them, and provide a nice carry-all when I’ve got too much produce in the garden, or too much of just about anything! Thanks for bringing back aprons!
Oh my gosh so adorable. Love it!
I love/want the mini green one! Although, I need to have a little cover on the top too. Terry, do you cook in your fancy cowgirl boots too? Waiting to see others…..
I don’t cook in those boots, but I do greet guests in them :)
I just love the hen pocket and chicks! I’ll be borrowing that idea for an apron if you don’t mind. Of course the aprons I make have tops because that’s the part I always find gets the worse of the flour. I always wear an apron and also have a vintage collection that I wear and have some hanging in the kitchen. It just gives that homey look. I do have an apron shaped like a chick in an egg…the top being the chicks head. It’s pretty old so I’ve been thinking I should use it for a pattern now and make a few new ones over it. I’ll be watching to see all your aprons!
I have plenty of stained shirts from not wearing bib aprons. Send me a photo of your apron after you sew it, would love to see!
This is my fave so far. LOVE!
LOVE this one!
I love, love, LOVE this blog! My fave aprons there are the gauzy one and the last frilly one. Brilliant…and I can feel some chook apron making coming on as soon as I can find some nice fabrics!
Great boots as well!