Oh my goodness!!
We are nearly finished
with our quilt blocks!
However...
just a quick note to remind you...
or if you are just joining us.
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Okay ...let's bake!
We have the four half apron blocks
left to make until we can
sew the entire center
of the quilt together:)
Let's begin with the
yellow and aqua apron:)
You will need
E-4 and E-7
Sew Simple Shapes
The waistband strip is made with
the 1/2" bias tape maker
and the apron string BIAS strips
are made using the
3/8" bias tape maker.
Sew...
Trim...SHAPE and press:)
Place the bottom edge
of the apron about 3/4" up
from the bottom edge
of your background.
The aprons strings are made exactly
the same way that we did the
apron strings for the
large apron block.
Press under one end...
and tuck the raw edge
under at the top.
Be aware that you need to
stay a little more than
1/4" away from the side edge
of the fabric to allow for the
1/4" seam when sewing
the block into your quilt.
Press the edges of the waistband under.
It should now measure about 3"long:)
Glue baste into place.
Make sure to leave room
under the waistband bottom
to tuck the other part
of the apron under it:)
Now place the Vintage Trim under
the bottom of the apron...so cute!!
When we did the large apron block...
I showed you how I use my
along with my
Design Boards to glue baste
by pinning down the Vintage Trim.
Trace the embroidery pattern
onto the aqua print and
embroider it first before
you baste it onto the yellow apron.
Aqua Vintage Trim goes onto
the bottom of this piece as well.
I used the darker green for the
stems and the lighter green
for the lazy daisy leaves:)
I used all 6 strands of the
Aurifloss.
Close up!
I chose buttons from
all three jars of my
Cute Little Buttons
I used matching
Aurifloss
to sew them on.
Now for the Vintage Trim!
Ready for appliqué:)
Your sweet little apron block
should measure
6 1/2" x 8 1/2" BEFORE
sewing it into your quilt.
Now let's do the pink gingham apron!
You will need
E-4 Sew Simple Shape
Your waistband should be made with
the 1/2" bias tape maker
and the BIAS cut apron strings
with the 3/8" bias tape maker.
***NOTE***
Pin your marked interfacing
onto the gingham exactly like this
on the left side and along the bottom.
This is what the right side bottom
should look like.
Now you can sew it!
Trim...SHAPE...turn and press.
Now it's time for the chicken scratch!!
We did this on the
red gingham dishtowel
for the stove block
but just switched the colors.
I did several close up
step by step photos
so that you can scroll through
for reference:)
I used 3 strands of
Aurifloss for this one:)
The pink stitch is finished...
now for the alternate stitch:)
YaY!
Fun and done:)
Add the Vintage trim by
tucking under the edges and then
sewing it down exactly like we did
the cords on the mixer blocks.
to see that post if you
need a reminder on how I do it.
We made so many gingham aprons
like this while I was growing up.
We made them in a variety of colors
and used different stitches
and sizes of ric-rac.
They were so fun and easy to do
and all were so beautiful!!
We sewed the aprons first and
then did the stitching last:)
Side view:)
Now it's time to baste your apron block
and prepare it for appliqué.
Place the apron bottom 3/4" up.
Glue baste the ties...
And make the waistband 3" long.
Now do the appliqué:)
Your cute gingham apron should
measure 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" BEFORE
sewing it into your quilt:)
I hope you love your
two sweet little apron blocks:)
I love vintage aprons so much
and have been collecting them
for over 35 years!
See the stack of vintage picnic baskets
in my kitchen?
(Yes...I painted them)
They are full of vintage aprons!
You can add these two blocks
onto the bottom of section four
if you want...
next week we will do the
last two apron blocks:)
Happy Baking!!
xx
Lori
