Thursday, July 26, 2012

Polka dots...


This fabric has been sitting on the top of my pile for quite some time. I have tried forever to figure out a reason that I need to keep it. I don't but I can't just sit and look at it folded any longer. This is by far the sweetest tea towel I have come across in quite awhile. 


I purchased them together on the same day. They have been meant to be.


Could you see drying your hands on this?


The feed sack was intact and I carefully pulled out the stitching. 
"Larabee's Best"


Every last little inch used.


Kona cotton in cream to make the ties and back the apron.


I think I ironed it at least 5 times. It is now listed in the shop. I will happily iron it for you again should you purchase it.  

32 comments:

Charlotte said...

This is beautiful. I love your blog. I don't sew as much as I crochet.

Barbara said...

That is just beautiful. I love that you kept the feedsack printing.

Jacqui Wise said...

This is SO pretty Renee.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

It's beautiful, Renee! I love the color combination!

vintage grey said...

So beautiful!! Love the green polka dots with the stripes!! Perfection!! ;) xo Heather

Erica of Golden Egg Vintage said...

It's stunning! I bet it won't last the day in your shop.

Debby said...

So cute. Love all those fabrics together.

Blessed Serendipity said...

That is one sweet apron. I love all the details.

xo,
Danielle

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said...

Renee this is such a sweet and adorable apron! You do such a wonderful job!! :) And I love the vintage horse picture at the top too! :) xo Holly

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

This is so cute! They were meant to be together, for sure!!!!!!!

xo
Becky

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

This is so cute! They were meant to be together, for sure!!!!!!!

xo
Becky

birdie blue said...

darling apron, my friend! your talent continues to amaze. love, love the polka dots.

xo
molly

Perfectly Printed said...

The apron is darling!!! I love the red and jade colors!!1 Will this be in your shop?

chris

Dorothy Prudie Vintage said...

Oh my. Renee you have done it again. Love the combination. You are right that is the cutest tea towel I've seen in a long time. I love the apron...it is wonderful.

Tammy's in Love said...

Sprinkle it, put in the frig and then iron with hot iron...MAGIC!

Who doesn't love turquoise and red together!?

GardenOfDaisies said...

So so cute! The green and white polka-dots pieces were just waiting for someone (you) to come along and put them together!

Kathy said...

EEEEE! No, I CANNOT see myself drying my hands on this. Well, maybe me but not the husband, that's for sure. WAY too pretty. Big high five!

busymartha said...

Red and Aqua, so perfect! This is a darling apron, couldn't have picked two better materials!

Chenille Cottage said...

Cute..cute...cute!!!!
You ate so clever and inspiring!
I love the artful way you combine patterns and colors!
I have been making little children's aprons for a shop the caretaker my aprons this week.
Thank you for your delightful post, my sweet friend!
Hugzzzz,
Carolynn ;)

Chenille Cottage said...

Yikes.....I'm using my cell phone...and my spellcheck has gone a little crazy!!!
Carolynn

Musings from Kim K. said...

It's just brilliantly charming.

vivian said...

OH my goodness! how stinking adorable this is!!! You are soooo talented! I bet that sold as fast as you listed it.
happy day my oh so creative friend!
xoxo

craftyles said...

Renee, You are a wizard at putting fabrics and colors together. This is a most wonderful combination. That tea towel is one of the cutest I've seen. The apron is beautiful!

laurie -magpie ethel said...

Was in the shop...but someone snagged it! Lucky gal....and do you come along in the box for the ironing? Adorable as usual and that magic needle was in full force on this one!

Sewn With Grace said...

Ok, adorable. You sell out of things faster than anyone I know. Seriously. I'm happy for you! I've got to practice my quick trigger finger skills if I'm ever going to purchase anything from your shop! Have a good weekend!

Anonymous said...

adorable! ♥

NanE said...

Stop, you did not make that apron! Oh my gosh, it is soooo cute! And the graphic of the horse has been one of my favs for a long time. Have a great weekend, Nan

donna said...

Your apron is just so cute. Love the tea towel. You find the greatest things and turn them into the cutest things
Hugs
donna

GrandmaSoucie said...

What a wonderful use of a beautiful old tea towel! I have drawers and suitcases full of those. I hope you don't mind me stealing your idea! What a cute apron! In everything, give thanks, GrandmaSoucie

Ric Rac and Polka Dots said...

Renee,
You are so good at making such beautiful things. I noted in the comments that it is already sold, so I won't even get my hopes up! I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Thanks so much for the nice comment you left me. I was trying to write back to people who commented but mom had another fall and I have been spending lots of time and the hospital and now nursing home. If I already wrote you I apologize for being senile! I'm so happy that your brother won that prize back then, how wonderful. I am sorry it is too hot for you to go this year. I will take pics though and share them. I hope you have a wonderful week my friend!
Hugs,
Julie

Tresa said...

Oh for goodness sake, your work is AMAZING! All of your creations are so pretty. LOVE!!!

SLR said...

i clicked over to buy it, but it was sold...of course it was! it's so darling, i just fell in love with it. you are so talented!