Doodlings and Apron Strings...

A few weeks ago I made, at the suggestion of my daughter-in-law, a cute little multi-pocketed Coupon Purse for her to organize her coupons in.  I really liked the cheery material that I had chosen for the project and still had a little bit left over...hmm-mm...

So, yesterday afternoon, while on the phone (but on hold), I found myself doodling this...

So, after my call was complete I went and got these...

Freezer wrap and my wedding china -

 these would do for my pattern papers and templates.

I then began to cut and pin and sew and embroider...

and in no time at all,

 I had this...

It's a cute little summer apron for my granddaughter.

It has a little pearlized adjustable snap closure for the neck strap and is fully lined with the fuschia fabric on the inside...

and it was just so fun to make - so little!

This is a picture of my own apron that I wore as a child - I put a dessert spoon next to it so that you can better judge it's size... it's little!  It has stains on it that just will not wash out, it must have been well used!

My mother recently was telling the story, to my family, of how she had walked up to the kindergarten to walk me home, but could not find me.  She was quite upset with me and after waiting for a while, walked home by herself, only to find me already there, with my apron on and the grilled cheese just coming out of the oven for both of us to eat for lunch!  I was five years old at the time.

I certainly do not expect Makenna to be making me lunch, but I can certainly see her in the summer, with a cute little pair of sandals and her apron on, entertaining her many guests, in the shade, with 'sippy cup lemonade'!

***p.s.  I just have a second to update this post as Makenna (presently sitting on my lap!) has come to play this morning!  These pictures were taken just a few moments ago, outside on the deck in the morning sunshine.... thought you might like a peek!