Here’s a follow up on the apron-in-progress project I’ve been working on all week… This one (at least) is all done- pockets, details and all. I wanted it to be as useful as possible- fit high on the waist- maintaining outfit cleanliness. I think I need to make a few more using this pattern.
I just discovered this flowering bush across the street from my house. The perfect spot for an apron photograph. It was begging me to take it’s picture, then be dug up and planted on my property. Seriously, that’s what it said…
Does anyone have any idea what kind of plant/bush/shrub this is? It looks to be around the size and shape of a forsythia (the yellow blooming bushes you see in the springtime) but I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these before, or at least not while it was blooming or I would already have one in my life. I love spring.
This apron is so pretty, but I especially like the vintagey floral fabric of the pockets. Reminds me of my childhood rag doll, called Joy. I must blog about her one day, now I’ve remembered her.
I’d like to see a post on your childhood dolly!
These are wonderful!
It’s a Japanese flowering quince, also known as a chaenomeles. I think Daughter No 2 would love that apron, best I don’t let her see it.. ;p
Oh my gosh, thank you! I would have never figured that out and I don’t think the local nursery would have known either. I’ve got to get my hands on one now!
You’re welcome! I love them, had a white one against my garden wall. The full name is Chaenomeles Japonica.
Your apron is cute–a nice little pick-me-up in the garden. And, I am quite jealous of your flowering chameleons bush, as they do not tolerate cold and thus won’t grow here.
Weird that it is growing by my house because I live at 5600 ft. with some pretty harsh winters. Perhaps it’s a hybrid? fluke? I’ve never seen one in Utah before and perhaps it’s not meant to grow here but somehow this one has survived.
Love the final product. The high waist, fantastic fabric and lace…YUM. I can see why you are over the moon about that beautiful flowering bush…it would be calling me too. Great work.
Thanks for following the sewing journey!
That bush looked awfully familiar, but I never would have remembered it; bad with names. Think we had them when I was young. Lovely apron! I share your love of creating functional items. It’s so satisfying!
The word is- it’s a Japanese flowering quince. And I can’t wait to plant one on my yard now that I know!
That is a very pretty apron. Nice detail! I love your Etsy shop.
Thanks, and glad you like the Etsy shop too!
With a gorgeous little apron like that, I suddenly see a huge advantage to covering up in the kitchen. Love it.
Thanks! No reason aprons should be frumpy right?!