The theme for this year's Silver Bella Vendor Faire is "100 Aprons". Up until yesterday I didn't know what to wear. I thought maybe I could just wear one that I had {boring}.....maybe not wear one at all {party pooper}. I hemmed and hawed. My waistline is not exactly apron-esque right now, and I just wasn't feelin' it for some reason.
Then yesterday I sat down and just began. I don't know where the creative juices or the inspiration came from. But piece by piece I stitched and stitched until it was done. I began with this piece {below} which was originally going to be a new blog banner that said "Everyday Beauty". I never got around to finishing it, but I loved the "beauty" part, so I incorporated it into the apron.
Stella Pearl's waistline is much smaller than mine, so I had to turn her and get some side shots.
the other side...
Just some favorite little things I attached.
All ready to go! Now, I must go finish packing and get some sleep. It's going to be a fun weekend!
Wow! I love it and can't believe you just threw it together like that. I love all of the little trinkets and the colors and the lace and ribbons--all of it. Great job!!
Posted by: Teri | November 12, 2009 at 05:14 PM
What a gorgeous job you did on your apron!! I love the strawberries!! Have a wonderful time at Silver Bella. I can't wait to see all of the pictures in blog land after the weekend is over!! :)
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | November 12, 2009 at 08:59 PM
Ok....this is just about the most lovelist thing I have ever seen!!!!! All I can say is wow. Plus have fun!
Posted by: koralee | November 13, 2009 at 12:09 AM
REally, really pretty!
Have fun!
Marcie
Posted by: Marcie | November 13, 2009 at 08:02 AM
What a gorgeous apron. I hope you have a wonderful time. Make sure to take lots of photos!
Posted by: Diana | November 13, 2009 at 01:19 PM
beauty-ful!
Posted by: jill | November 13, 2009 at 09:46 PM
That's the cutest apron I've ever laid eyes on! You should get plenty of well-deserved compliments at Silver Bella. Have fun!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | November 14, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Just stopped by your blog after seeing your great project in Somerset Life (congrats on the cover!). I am just in awe of this apron. It is truly unbelievable...a work of art! :-)
Posted by: Cindy | November 15, 2009 at 01:47 AM
Oh my gosh! What a gorgeous apron!! Such sweet details on it :)
Posted by: Julie Ann | November 18, 2009 at 11:03 AM
This is an absolute work of art. Love it! I am feeling inspired.
Posted by: Joy | November 19, 2009 at 03:24 PM
so rich and elegant, love, love, love the beading. =0)
Posted by: holly biel | November 19, 2009 at 07:43 PM
That apron is GORGEOUS!!
Posted by: Karen Dodson | November 20, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Hi Andrea! That apron is fabulous!!! So, so pretty!! Everything you create is gorgeous!! Looks like you had such a wonderful time at Silver Bella! I would love to go someday and meet all the fabulous ladies of Blogland!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | November 29, 2009 at 12:14 PM