I drink my tea in coffee cups, how about you?

I promised the model that she would not be identified. She was so kind to slip on my apron, and tolerant of my skills. This is the apron that I just completed for a teapot or teacup themed swap. It might be one of my favorite projects thus far. The fabric was so easy to work - as though the apron practically made itself. The entire body is lined, so the apron is reversible, with the same pretty pink fabric that can be seen as the pocket accent. And, the scallops at the bottom were not nearly so difficult as I expected them to be. I filled the pockets with a little tea wallet and several tea samples. I feel in love with the fabric and later realized that the background is dotted with coffee beans! Attention to detail is something I'm working on!

It's been a long time since I sewed a garment; an apron counts as a garment, right? Of course, it's a simple garment, just right for my remembering journey. I thought of Grandmas and Aunts and all those church dinners in the basement where my family attended services. I can almost smell the banana pudding, hear my grandmothers voice and pause, waiting to linger on my Aunt Joan's voice as she says, "hon" in her own peculiar way. Lots of women are in the making of this apron, and I'm grateful for each of them.

I just love this apron and I'm glad I got enough fabric for two. It's so wonderful when a project isn't a struggle, when the work just flows.

Growth is mandatory, struggle is optional.

Cheers!