In my last post I mentioned the apron that I made last night using fabric I picked up on my trip to town yesterday. The intent was to make an apron that I could use to gather eggs, since I almost always forget the basket in the house, and end up carrying eggs in my t-shirt and/or pockets.
As it turns out, I didn't even put a pocket on this apron, so I'm not sure how handy it will be to gather eggs with, unless I just use it as a pouch (like an extension of my t-shirt). So, maybe I'll make a second apron -- one with a big pocket!
I didn't use a pattern -- just guesstimated how long to make it, and guesstimated how wide to cut it too, knowing that I wanted it somewhat gathered. It's completely reversible, too!
The "outside" of the apron is made with a patchwork print, and the "inside" features little pink and red tulips. The waistband, ties, and bottom ruffle are a cute little sage green polka dot print I picked up at Joann's.
I can already tell it's a print I wish I'd purchased more of. It's not too yellow-green, and the dots are a great size!

Hi Anna .... Your apron creation is adorable :0) Hope you're going to create some for your Etsy Store!
Posted by: Robb_eeie | April 13, 2010 at 06:48 PM
Oops, I forgot, Aunt Shirley had pockets on hers but they were always filled with cookies! Snicker Doodles I believe, Chocolate chips made a mess when you swiped one and you could get "caught" with sticky fingers.
Posted by: DK Wight | April 13, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Mina's (G Gramma) aprons were mostly without pockets for the gathering the eggs from the houses.Who beside King Kong could carry eggs in an apron from 300 hens? I was taught to use a bucket with some sawdust in the bottom and made multiple trips. cracked eggs = sore bottom, mine. Love, Dad OH, This one reminds me of some of the house dresses I remember from the women on the ranch. It has that "50's" look to it. Very cool!
Posted by: DK Wight | April 13, 2010 at 06:35 PM
Such a lovely combo of patterns and colors, Anna! You are so creative! I think you should just look at your apron as one big pocket. :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | April 13, 2010 at 06:24 PM
Your apron is FANTASTIC! Love the fabrics, and the design! You'll have to show it to us full of eggs!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 13, 2010 at 01:26 PM
Adorable apron. Had to laugh about forgetting to include a pocket. :)
Posted by: Beth M | April 13, 2010 at 07:28 AM
What a darling apron! I love the fresh colours and patterns. It struck me that you could make a great egg apron in the same fashion, but make all those little squares into pockets. I'm neither seamstress nor egg collector, so I don't know if it would be practical, but I thought it would be cute to have a little egg nestled safely in each compartment.
Posted by: Karen | April 12, 2010 at 05:52 PM
love the apron! you are SO inspiring... in fact... we picked up 8 chicks and 4 ducks yesterday, and i think it's because of your posts!!
Posted by: Yvonne | April 12, 2010 at 05:30 PM
I love it! and Tulips are my favorite! I want one!
Posted by: Michelle | April 12, 2010 at 04:55 PM
Another excellent work! :) Thanks for posting this one.
Regarding the pocket, you can just stitch a pocket on it right? Instead of totally making a new one.
Posted by: renaissance costume | April 12, 2010 at 04:50 PM
If it's reversible, can't you make a large slit on one side then you would have a REALLY large pocket? Just kidding you. It's a lovely apron. I have several Apron books. They are so much fun to look at and read the history on each one. You did a great job on it! I am not going to be surprised at anything else you come up with, cause it's always clever and cute!
Posted by: Mecah Dow | April 12, 2010 at 04:25 PM
Love the apron and the ruffle! The fabric looks wonderful!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | April 12, 2010 at 12:41 PM
I love it! The colors, the patchwork, the polka dots - just an all around winner. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Troy Louise | April 12, 2010 at 11:14 AM
That is adorable!! I've been wanting to buy an apron but I can't find one that I like....and I can't sew. You're one lucky, talented gal! :)
Posted by: Jennifer K. | April 12, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Oh I just love the colors of your apron...they are so fresh and delightful! I don't use aprons myself but I can see why you would need one for egg collecting since the girls are going to town on the egg laying.
Beautiful job!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | April 12, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Really great sewing job on your cute apron. I love aprons although I never wear one. You are a talented woman!!
Posted by: Bev | April 12, 2010 at 08:52 AM
This is adorable!!! I've never owned an apron, but you might have me second guessing that choice now!
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | April 12, 2010 at 08:17 AM
I love the vintage look and feel of this!
Posted by: Tricia | April 12, 2010 at 05:56 AM
The colors are wonderful on your apron. Such a talent! I can sew a little bit, but would never start without a pattern! Lovely job!
Posted by: GLENDA BROOKS | April 12, 2010 at 02:35 AM
I love aprons. I need to start wearing one more often. Yours is so gosh darn cute, Anna!!
Posted by: Francie | April 11, 2010 at 07:23 PM
Some of my fondest memories as a child were when I would help my Grandma gather eggs from the chicken house and she would do the same thing that you suggested with her apron. She never went with a basket just lifted up her apron and had a ready made basket.
Posted by: Sue | April 11, 2010 at 06:23 PM
Super cute apron!!! I'm the same way...so bad at using and making patterns!!LOL Love your project!!! and that fabric is yummy too!
Posted by: audrey g. | April 11, 2010 at 05:41 PM
You are just one talented woman Anna! I admire all of your work...
Posted by: Kellie | April 11, 2010 at 05:23 PM
Very cute, Anna! A good find, indeed.
Posted by: Jacque | April 11, 2010 at 05:03 PM
This is much to cute to wear in the chicken house !!! You will just have to make another one with lots of pockets and then REMEMBER to wear it out to do chores! :)
Happy Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | April 11, 2010 at 04:23 PM
Absolutely love the apron ... such happy colors!
Posted by: Kathy R. | April 11, 2010 at 03:37 PM
How ridiculously cute! I'm the exact same way. I just eyeball and make up my own design/pattern as I go. Then people like the finished product and ask for the pattern (which I just have in my head:) I like your color and material choices:)
Posted by: Linda | April 11, 2010 at 03:05 PM