Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Wicked Serendipity

Welcome to the first day of the Wicked Blog hop 2013 edition. This is such a fun and creepy time of year and there is no end to the crafts and sewing you can do, in addition to making costumes for your kids.  The reason for the title of my post today is this; last fall I won a bundle of cute Halloween themed fabric from a hop on Sew We Quilt. Now, I had no idea what to do with this. I do not really go in for Halloween quilts, though there are many cute ones. I don't decorate for Halloween any more since the kids all grew up and left.  But my daughter had a great idea when she saw the bundle...she wanted an apron to wear while handing out treats. She liked the idea of being holiday festive without an actual costume. Further, she reasoned, I should make aprons for her two sisters as well.  And so when this hop came around, I put two and two together and this is the result:

 For each apron, I used 6 fat quarters. I designed the apron pattern myself. The only thing different is the colors of the fabrics. It was fun to make three similar, yet different.
                                            And they had to have pockets.
                                          And of course, a ruffle on the bottom.

 Joann helped us to find buttons for each of the apron pockets. Headstones for the purple...
                                     ...metal skulls for the black...
                                           ...and some adorable pumpkins for the orange...
                               ...as well as one cute spider web that was perfect for the bib.



I hope you have enjoyed seeing my Wicked aprons today. Now, go forth and visit all of my lovely wicked sisters and see what they have conjured up for you.  And I don't want to forget to thank Wicked Wendy for being such a wonderfully wicked cheerleader and of course, Madame Samm who continues to find wonderful themes for these super fun hops.
Tuesday, October 22nd
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110 comments:

  1. Judy BOctober 22, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    What great aprons! Love the added buttons.

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  2. ScrapatchesOctober 22, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    These aprons are sew cute and look like much fun to wear. Great pattern. The button details are adorable ... thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  3. AmyOctober 22, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Those are wickedly wonderful aprons! ;). Love the buttons, the skull is great.

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  4. WendyOctober 22, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    oh oh oh .... wonderful idea!! I am SEW going to have to make one of those aprons ... festive without the costume.... wicked cool!! Thank you so much for sharing and my thanks to your daughter for the super cool idea ;)

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  5. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]October 22, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    What a fun idea!! Great aprons!

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  6. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 22, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    I just think these are wickedly cute, cute cute!! Wonderful idea and they each have their own personality.

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  7. Rina MasonOctober 22, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Such creative use of Halloween fabric......Love them and the buttons are the perfect finish. Since I don't have any little ones at home any more I may just steal this idea for answering the door on Halloween.

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  8. CarlaOctober 22, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Great idea for Halloween fabric. Now I have another project to do before Halloween. Thank you for sharing your great idea.

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  9. MaryOctober 22, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    These aprons are adorable. Love all the Halloween fabric. Great job!!

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  10. Sunshine GirlOctober 22, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    They are all lovely - thanks for sharing.

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  11. FrederikaOctober 22, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    What a great idea to use this on an apron. They are real
    Haloween aprons. Love them.

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  12. Britt-IngerOctober 22, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Your aprons are so much halloween and so awesome. I love them
    Thanks for sharing

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  13. KayOctober 22, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    These are fabulous!!! I see a need to start sewing now!

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  14. Heather JOctober 22, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Those aprons certainly caused a wicked grin to appear on my face. The orange apron certainly caught my eye! :)

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  15. Teatime CreationsOctober 22, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    What wonderfully wicked aprons. A marvelous idea I might just have to steal.

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  16. jjthorOctober 22, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Wonderful Aprons!! Have a great Halloween!!

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  17. ThearicaOctober 22, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Totally wicked aprons indeed! may just have to make some of those for my 2 girls! :)

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  18. AnonymousOctober 22, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    I love your aprons, what a gorgeous idea!! and the buttons are GREAT!!!! Thanks for the idea!

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  19. GillOctober 22, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    What great aprons!
    I love the pockets!

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  20. TammyOctober 22, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    These are so fun. Love Halloween stuff. Thanks for shareing with us today.

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  21. CalicojoanOctober 22, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Ohhh so wickedly delicious! I love em all, and those litle embellishments, PERFECT!

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  22. Sandy DOctober 22, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Geat idea for using Halloween fabrics. You could answer the door wearing your "costume". Love it.

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  23. Marjorie's Busy CornerOctober 22, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Great aprons!! Good idea making something useful too. They are too cute!

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  24. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistOctober 22, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Lovely aprons! I'm not a Halloween person but these are nice.

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  25. SparkyOctober 22, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Ruffles and Halloween fabric, what is their not to like....I know....because I love them..buttons and all..totally wicked....

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  26. LeahOctober 22, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Super cute! Love those aprons. What a clever idea!

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  27. JeanieOctober 22, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Oh so cute! Those aprons are much better than the candy treats.... I'm sure there will be lots of great comments from the treaters when they get their candy. Great job!

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  28. ReneaOctober 22, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Love your aprons!

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  29. tink's momOctober 22, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    What a great idea your daughter had and what a wonderful pattern you drew up. Love the ruffles.

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  30. Siouxzq64@gmail.comOctober 22, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    The aprons are wonderful. Love the fabrics that you used too.

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  31. The Slow QuilterOctober 22, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Your Wicked aprons are a ghouls dream. I would love to have one for my next vampire meal. Great job.

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  32. Connie Kresin CampbellOctober 22, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    What cute aprons and the buttons.....adorable!!

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  33. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationOctober 22, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    these are such adorable aprons! I love how each one is different, but they're clearly a set. The buttons are just perfect!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  34. NadineOctober 22, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Well done! I love your aprons, they're too fun. Awesome idea for those must-have fabrics that you sometimes don't know what to do with once you have them! :-)

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  35. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioOctober 22, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    What great aprons! I like the the different colorways of each apron making them look a bit different. Great buttons too!

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  36. Jane's QuiltingOctober 22, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    I love the idea of aprons. And they are all beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us all.

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  37. LindaOctober 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Your aprons are adorable! I love the addition of the cute buttons! I know your girls are thrilled!!

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  38. Kristen KingOctober 22, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Wickedly creative! I love them all! :)

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  39. Elizabeth CoughlinOctober 22, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Wonderfully wicked aprons!

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  40. pauletteOctober 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Spooktacular aprons!!
    P

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  41. krislovesfabricOctober 22, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Pretty wicked aprons!!

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  42. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleOctober 22, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Love your aprons! Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  43. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleOctober 22, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Love your aprons! Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  44. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleOctober 22, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Love your aprons! Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  45. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleOctober 22, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Love your aprons! Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  46. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleOctober 22, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Love your aprons! Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  47. Heleen GrootOctober 22, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    They look wicked! Great thought behind it. I wonder if they will scare the kiddies! Love the buttons, especially the tombstone! Thank you for sharing.

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  48. FignieOctober 22, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    these are adorable!!! what a great alternative to a full costume -- I just might have to do this next year!

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  49. The nosy pepperOctober 22, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    OMG, those are so freaking adorable!!! Love them :)

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  50. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Those are the best... lovely presents...

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  51. Quilt n QueenOctober 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Your wicked aprons are spooktacular!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  52. Quilt n QueenOctober 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Your wicked aprons are spooktacular!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  53. LouOctober 22, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    They are so wicked:) As in Wicked cool:)

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  54. Carol SwiftOctober 22, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Great idea to have an apron for passing out Halloween candy and these are just perfect...love them!

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  55. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    How fun! I love the buttons as an extra touch!

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  56. KarenOctober 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    I love the aprons! Such a great way to use the fabric you won and a way to tie the whole family together. :)

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  57. QuiltsmilesOctober 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Just imagining all those "wicked" potions you'll be creating with those lovelies. Jane

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  58. BrandyOctober 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Fantastic use of fabrics when you don't know what to do with them! I think I shall have to follow your lead, I have all sorts of inherited fat quarters that I have nothing else to incorporate them into. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. BrandyOctober 30, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      Sorry if my email didn't show up on my first comment, here's another happy thought for you!
      brandizzle7133 at gmail.com

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  59. Mrs.PicklesOctober 22, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    what lovely aprons!! So very wicked!

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  60. thequiltedcatOctober 22, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Love your wicked aprons - what a great use of Halloween fabric!

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  61. NancyOctober 22, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Great aprons. I like the orange one.

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  62. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsOctober 22, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Oh my gosh! They are soooooooooo fun! I love them!

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  63. AngieOctober 22, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Those aprons are just tooooo cute!! :)

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  64. MaryOctober 22, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    What cute Aprons! Great for making my Favorite Halloween Sugar cookie Pumpkins!

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  65. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Love your aprons so seasonal

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  66. Quilting TangentOctober 22, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Cute spooky aprons. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  67. LanaOctober 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Such a great idea!!! everyone handing out candy can wear one!!!!

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  68. LydsfireOctober 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    I love the patterns you used! I love Halloween, this hop is going to be so fun to watch!

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  69. ShannonOctober 22, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    I love those aprons. They are so cute. The details are wonderful!! I can't wait to check out the rest of your blog!

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  70. sandraOctober 22, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Well Grammie those are wickedly cute and what a good idea I think I might like one. We don't even have children coming to our door so I don't decorate either.

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  71. CreateologyOctober 22, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Fabulous aprons and they look equally great in each color. BOO-tiful...

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  72. LisaOctober 22, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Yes, I like so bootiful and awesome design! Love all three

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  73. BillieBee (billiemick)October 22, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Your aprons are the best....so cute and spooky.

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  74. SandyOctober 22, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    What great fabrics and darling aprons!! Lucky daughters!! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  75. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresOctober 22, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Now you're cooking!!!! Cute

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  76. VeraOctober 22, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    These are cute! Love those buttons!

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  77. In stitches and seamsOctober 22, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    what great aprons!! and those buttons.... fun
    It is a great way to get into the Halloween sprit ... and those pockets look like they could hold a goodie or two ;0)
    thanks for sharing with us today
    in stitches

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  78. evelynOctober 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Love the aprons, and the ruffles and the buttons are just the finishing tough. Lucky girls!

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  79. Vicki HOctober 22, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    What a great idea! I want to make one to use next year. Thanks.

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  80. StitchinByTheLakeOctober 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    I love aprons! These are just darling, and what a wonderful idea. :) blessings, marlene

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  81. SuzeOctober 22, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    What great theme aprons! Your girls are certainly blessed. Children are going to be thrilled when they receive candy. I think parents will be probably be the ones really delighted with the aprons - I think the children will be more thrilled with the candy, in reality. Thanks for sharing your amazing creativity.

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  82. Christa HitchcockOctober 22, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    What a wonderful idea -- aprons to wear when handing out treats! And the embellishments make them super special!

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  83. LJOctober 22, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    That was a fabulous idea to make aprons. They are adorable - great design - great fabrics - great buttons!

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  84. VickieOctober 22, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    What a great idea to make aprons ! Your sew smart !

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  85. niniandtheseaOctober 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I love your aprons!! I need one for my harvest party!! Great idea!!

    Thanx for sharing! Nini~

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  86. PamelaOctober 22, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Go NC! The aprons are wicked! I am sure your girls will love them!

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  87. janOctober 22, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    cute cute aprons
    xo
    jan@sewandsowfarm

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  88. MargaretOctober 22, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I love your aprons. Thanks for sharing

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  89. Nancy M.October 22, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    like all of them but like the wicked orange one the best

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  90. DeAnna October 22, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Very nice aprons. Great idea to wear them while giving out treats.

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  91. JanaramaOctober 22, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    So very creative. I would have never thought to make a Halloween apron to wear while passing out treats. Love all of your aprons.

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  92. Just Quilt ItOctober 22, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Great job with your Halloween aprons! They are perfect for handing out treats!

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  93. RobinOctober 22, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Wow, fantastic idea!! Your aprons turned out great. Well done!!

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  94. AudreyOctober 23, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Halloween aprons. I must make myself one. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  95. MaraOctober 23, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Love them, very fun indeed, how did you do the pockets, I have never seen pockets done that way, I love.

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  96. Farm QuilterOctober 23, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Adorable aprons!!! Skilled designer as well as seamstress!!! Love them all :)

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  97. lefuntzOctober 23, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Aprons! What a wickedly wonderful idea!

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  98. leanneOctober 23, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    wonderful aprons - thanks for sharing :)

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  99. Agnes B. BullockOctober 23, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Fabulous apeons- great idea for handing out the candy!

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  100. DebiOctober 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Sew darn cute! Love the embellishments too, Thanks for sharing and congrats!

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  101. StitchesOctober 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Wonderful aprons, great for wearing when making pumpkin cookies!!!

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  102. althea9998@gmail.comOctober 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Love your site! Love the Aprons!!

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  103. M-R CharbonneauOctober 23, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    They are fabulous! So fun!

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  104. MoeWestOctober 23, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I like the idea of an apron to wear while handing out treats. You did a great job on them!

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  105. Linda COctober 24, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    What a terrific idea, Charlotte. The embellishments really added a fun touch too. Well done!

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  106. MicheleOctober 24, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Your aprons are really adorable and such a perfect idea.

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  107. Jeanne GwinOctober 25, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    I love aprons and yours are perfect for this holiday.

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  108. MichelleOctober 26, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Love the aprons, really cute!

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  109. SeeLifeMarvelsOctober 27, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Those are really cute aprons and the idea of wearing an apron, instead of a costume, is perfect! I may have to steal that idea too.

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