Friday, February 24, 2012

She has no idea

Having a niece is SO MUCH FUN!  I struggle to think of things to make for my boys, but I can always find things to make for my niece.  She has no idea how much I appreciate having her to make things for. 

Her next package in the mail from me will be this little half apron, made from the leftovers of that pillowcase when I made the Creamsicle quilt top. 

I had to promise not to put my son's face in the photo...
I looked up a bunch of patterns and tutorials online, but none were exactly what I wanted, so here's my version.  I love the pleat in the middle - makes it kind of flirty and feminine, don't you think?

Pillowcase apron for my niece

I love the poiny ends!
And you know I have lots of thrift store pillowcases, right?  I used two coordinating ones to make two more half aprons - a "Mommy and Me" set.  I love my boys, but I think I'd have loved having a girl, too!
Mommy and Me Half Aprons from Pillowcases

I added the pocket on a whim - not sure how I feel about it

I think this is just the cutest little apron!



8 comments:

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

What fantastic aprons! I'm sure your niece will love it. And your points are so perfect on the ties :) I think the pocket was a great addition.

Judi said...

Love the pocket!

Becky said...

What a great idea! I'm sure she will love it! I like the pocket. Have fun with the girlie stuff!! :)

beth said...

super cute! ;)

Piece by Piece said...

Love the apron, I am sure she will love it.
Patrricia

ColorSlut said...

Wow those are super cute aprons!!!!

Quiet Quilter said...

Another Christmas Idea.....Thanks....

Caz said...

Cute aprons!! I have boys, but like you, would have loved a girl.