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Reversible Apron Revisited

After making the changes that I mentioned here, I made another apron. This one was a belated birthday gift for my mom.


I didn’t get any pictures of it on, so it is hard to compare to the first one, but I like it better. The reverse is a blue/green/yellow stripe.


Similar to what I did for this project, I made some other kitchen goodies to go along with it.


For the potholder, I used the wonky log cabin tutorial from Quilt Dad. This was a first for me. I’m pretty sure I over-wonked it because the center square should still be in the center, but mine isn’t. I’m pretty sure a large (12.5”) square quilting ruler (which I don’t have) would prevent that sort of thing.

The apron fabrics and the yellow flower print in the pot holder and tea towel were purchased at a new quilt shop in town. I’ve been there a couple of times now and I think it holds a lot of promise – a good selection of traditional and modern prints. My Christmas stocking held a gift certificate from The Preacher so I can go shopping there again soon!
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  1. JoyceJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I had the Homemaker ladies over for soup supper and I donned the lovely apron and used the other kitchen accessories. Lot's of compliments to pass on to you. Thanks for the gift.
    Also, well done on the 2010 goals.

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  2. VanessaJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Great apron, and pretty potholder! I'm sure your mom will love them!

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  3. Ann Made StudioJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Ever since I've seen your aprons and accessories I want some too ... It is on my to do list, right after baby stuff :)
    This one looks great and so do the accessories.
    I like these kinds of kitchen things.


    (I bought a bread basket that is made with fabric. It is really cute. When I seen it I actually thought it was something you might sew and sell...It appears to be very simple pattern, I will take some pictures of it and post them on my blog for you.)

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