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Amanda’s Apron

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Pillows A-La-Mode

I LOVED my houseful of little boys! But I was also super-excited when my niece Amanda was born. She used to come for an Amanda-Aunt Kathy overnighter every summer where we’d play, sew, craft, embroider, bake, and shop. Now Amanda is grown-up, married, and a high school math teacher several states away (besides being beautiful, she’s also S-M-A-R-T!), but on a recent visit back home she came to sew with me! She loved the blog posts with the ruffly aprons (here and here), so that’s what we made. Amanda picked these lovely, summery fabrics from my stash, which are all from my bloggy friend Laura’s LC’s Cottage Etsy Shop. Isn’t it just perfect on her? ♥

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now at home mom on July 10, 2013 at 9:30 pm said:

🙂 yes the apron is very pretty Katherine! 🙂 glad you share moments like these with your niece, I have a nephew and a son, I told my brothers is time for them to give me a niece so I can craft her! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:46 am said:
  
  Thank you, Ingrid! Yes, nieces in the family are so much fun! 🙂
  
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DeDivahDeals on July 10, 2013 at 9:31 pm said:

Cute apron on a lovely niece.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:46 am said:
  
  Thank you, Antionette!
  
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ScrapAndSalvage on July 10, 2013 at 9:53 pm said:

adorable. both your niece and apron 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:47 am said:
  
  Thank you! You can tell we have fun together! 🙂
  
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mtetar on July 10, 2013 at 10:41 pm said:

Thank God I read before commenting I thought it to be a dress. Beautiful Apron! Continue to Be A Blessing because you’re Blessed. Mtetar

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:47 am said:
  
  It DOES look like a dress over Amanda’s shorts! 🙂 Thank you, Mtetar! 🙂
  
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linda on July 10, 2013 at 10:56 pm said:

what cuties!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:48 am said:
  
  She IS a cutie! 🙂 Thank you, Linda!
  
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Laura Conowitch on July 10, 2013 at 11:31 pm said:

That apron turned out so cute! And so is the model wearing it! How fun! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:48 am said:
  
  Thank you, Laura! Amanda just fell in love with your fabrics. And I still have more for some other projects I have in mind! 🙂
  
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squnches on July 11, 2013 at 12:04 am said:

Never been one for wearing an apron but this one could convert me 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:49 am said:
  
  It’s really fun and easy to make! I have a link from my first Wonder Woman apron post to the free tutorial, plus a few tips of my own. 🙂
  
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gentlestitches on July 11, 2013 at 1:28 am said:

What a beautiful girl! The apron is lovely too. I love frilly frills! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:50 am said:
  
  Thank you! I love frilly frills, too! 🙂
  
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Marie on July 11, 2013 at 2:04 am said:

Love the Apron and the gorgeous fabrics ! It so gorgeous spending time with your auntie.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:50 am said:
  
  Thank you, Marie! I really do treasure our time together. And I’m touched that she still wants to hang out with me! 🙂
  
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easycraftsforchildren on July 11, 2013 at 3:51 am said:

Pretty Girl and beautiful apron !! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:51 am said:
  
  Thank you, Izabel! I was so happy she agreed to model for my blog! 🙂
  
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tgonzales on July 11, 2013 at 4:47 am said:

Amanda is adorable and so is the apron. 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:52 am said:
  
  Thank you, Tamara! And her personality is just as adorable! 🙂
  
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a little bird made me on July 11, 2013 at 7:21 am said:

How lovely to do things with your niece! Great job you two!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:54 am said:
  
  Thank you, Theresa! 🙂
  
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Ginny on July 11, 2013 at 7:22 am said:

The apron is so cute! What wonderful memories the two of you have hanging out together.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:55 am said:
  
  Thank you, Ginny! It’s fun to think of the different focuses our summer get-togethers have taken, from doing American Girl crafts to copying family recipes to going clothes shopping for college! 🙂
  
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Danielle @ Consumed on July 11, 2013 at 7:25 am said:

Super cute! Hi Amanda! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:56 am said:
  
  Amanda and I spent a lot of time talking about how cute Katy is while we were sewing! 🙂 xo
  
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The Renegade Seamstress on July 11, 2013 at 7:28 am said:

KEY-UTE!!!! We all need a girl to sew with once in awhile. What could be better! I bet the two of you have wonderful memories and how nice to have a Rent-a-girl each summer!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:58 am said:
  
  That made me smile! 🙂
  
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whimziequiltz on July 11, 2013 at 7:46 am said:

I’m so jealous – my nieces were here recently and I hoped they’d want to craft with me, too, but they were way more interested in swimming (to be fair, it was hot!) Very cute apron.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 8:59 am said:
  
  Ahhhh . . . summer swimming! That’s a treat! Maybe next time, right? 🙂 P.S. I wish I could come craft with you!!! 🙂
  
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mandasiefert39 on July 11, 2013 at 8:28 am said:

Reblogged this on Amanda's Words / starfire8me and commented:
THAT SOUNDS LIKE A WONDERFUL WAY TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER! WISH I HAD THOUGHT OF THAT!!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 9:00 am said:
  
  Maybe you can call up a friend or relative and plan a crafting day together soon! 🙂
  
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jensine on July 11, 2013 at 8:53 am said:

oh so cute

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 9:02 am said:
  
  Thank you! Amanda did a great job on her first apron! 🙂
  
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kimberlyakinola on July 11, 2013 at 9:37 am said:

And That’s one good looking apron.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 9:03 am said:
  
  Thank you, Kimberly! 🙂
  
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  - kimberlyakinola on July 26, 2013 at 7:55 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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Coral Cottage Kim on July 11, 2013 at 10:22 am said:

The apron is fun and you are so fortunate to have a special bond with your niece.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 9:06 am said:
  
  I AM, Kim! And this project was just perfect for the amount of time we had together. 🙂
  
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Agatas Art Corner on July 11, 2013 at 1:39 pm said:

This is so gorgeous! My mom made me a similar one for Christmas and I swear it was by far the best gift I’ve ever gotten! I even wrote a blog post about it 🙂 Link: http://agatasartcorner.com/creativity-nature-versus-nurture/

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 9:06 am said:
  
  I checked out your apron . . . I LOVE!!! it! 🙂
  
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  - Agatas Art Corner on July 12, 2013 at 5:58 pm said:
    
    Thanks! Isn’t it just adorable! I swear, my mom is so talented. Unfortunately she hates sewing so it’s rare that I get a gem like that out of her.
    Keep up the great work 🙂
    
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P.S. I Love Soap Co. on July 11, 2013 at 3:37 pm said:

What a nice way to make memories! and love the apron & your niece 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 9:06 am said:
  
  Thank you, Pam! It was so much fun! 🙂
  
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Marilyn Griffin on July 12, 2013 at 8:23 am said:

love nieces…she is so pretty …and in her cute apron…ready for some baking…keeping close to family is so wonderful…

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 9:07 am said:
  
  Thank you, Marilyn! She IS so pretty . . . inside and out! 🙂
  
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cloudsfullofrain on July 12, 2013 at 9:09 am said:

Super sweet Katherine! I bet it’s wonderful to see the process of a little baby growing up to be an adult.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 9:51 am said:
  
  It is . . . and such a sweetie! 🙂 Thank you, Tamika! 🙂
  
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becwillmylife on July 12, 2013 at 9:50 am said:

So cute! Apron and niece!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on July 12, 2013 at 10:19 am said:
  
  Thank you, Becky! 🙂
  
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thethinkingcloset on July 12, 2013 at 11:17 pm said:

Could she be any cuter? 😉

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on August 7, 2013 at 11:53 am said:
  
  I don’t think so! 🙂 Plus, she’s a teacher like you! 🙂
  
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forestmtnhike on July 13, 2013 at 1:20 am said:

That apron is just adorable! Do you sell these?

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on August 7, 2013 at 11:53 am said:
  
  So far I’ve just made them for gifts and charity auctions . . . but maybe someday! 🙂 Thank you for the nice compliment! 🙂
  
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  - forestmtnhike on August 7, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:
    
    Sure, you’re welcome!
    
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