Three different aprons.

Although this blog is supposedly dedicated to hand embroidered aprons, occasionally I sneak some in which are not hand embroidered. These three came into my possession this week.

I found this one in an opshop for $3.50. It looks as if it is made from separate pieces of fabric, but it is all one piece, printed to look like patchwork. The pockets and waistband are of course separate bits.
One of my colleagues at our Guild gave me this apron, which is machine embroidered, but still a charming item worthy of adding to my collection. Ugh...I really should have ironed this before taking the photo!


Finally, I bought this new apron from 'Gifts Of Elegance' in Eltham - I just loved the variation on the usual "Paris, Rome, London" theme!!

Pretty half apron with crocheted trim.

A few years ago, there were aprons galore in opshops, but not any more. So when I found this one for $3.50 in our local opshop, I pounced on it! Pretty blue cotton with Dolly Varden ladies crocheted in variegated floss.

Pink gingham apron

My MIL gave me a bag of old aprons a few years ago. She found them in her laundry and gave them to me, expressing doubt that they would be good for anything, but I revived them all! She must have overlooked this one, as I found it when we were clearing out her house prior to selling it. It was badly stained, but good old Napisan did the trick as usual. Pink gingham with machine embroidered trim.

Two additions to my collection.

Hooray! I finally have something to post on this blog, thanks to a friend in NSW. I had an old cushion cover commemorating a coronation, and offered it to Sylvia, knowing her love of Royalty memorabilia. She was very pleased to accept it, and offered to trade some of her goodies for it. Sylvia has an extensive collection of embroidered aprons, all (or most) of which are different to mine, so do visit her blog for a look.
Here are the two she sent to me - the first one commemorates the opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge.


This one needs a bit of embroidery to finish it, then cutting out the apron, attaching the pockets, and binding the edges. Won't take long...(nor will the other 40 unfinished aprons in my collection)

Ken Done design apron.

I'll be surprised if anyone still visits this blog - it's been so long since I posted anything! But if I don't get new aprons, there is nothing to write about, is there? But I found this apron in our local op(thrift)shop yesterday and couldn't leave it there. It is printed, not embroidered, but the designer Ken Done is a well known Australian artist, and this apron in such good condition is, I suspect, worth much more than $1!

Reversible apron!

This apron isn't embroidered, but it is handmade, so I think it deserves a spot here. My friend Lee-Ann works in an opshop and gave me a heap of linens last week, and this cute apron was among them. I've seen reversible aprons, but this is the first one for my collection. I think it is very clever!

Unworked children's aprons.

I received these three little aprons from a generous lady in South Australia, who knew from reading my blogs, that I collect aprons. I never fail to be amazed at the generosity of far away people (who I shall probably never meet in person), who see me on the internet, and send me stuff that they figure I will like! I do the same thing whenever I can, as it is a good way of passing stuff on that I don't want any more, but someone else will.
I'm sorry these photos are not very clear; the calico is a bit discoloured through age, and the lighting in this room is not conducive to good photography! This first apron (uncut) features a simple floral design.


This one is also uncut, and has a transfer of Cinderella on it.


This apron with a cute bunnies design, has been cut and edged with bias binding.