I don’t know if I am just an old fashioned girl, or perhaps just a particularly messy cook but I pretty much always wear an apron (or pinny, as my nan would have had it) when I’m cooking, especially when flour is involved. I was surprised to learn at Christmas that my mother-in-law doesn’t own a pinny, despite being a self confessed messy cook. So, I have made her one in time for Mother’s Day this Sunday. Here I am modelling the said apron:
I’m pretty pleased with it. It’s the first time I have made pockets, or a scalloped hem. And I made my own continuous binding. Which seemed like something of a magic trick 
Incidentally, the top I am wearing was made by my mum from Vogue V8536. She made it for herself but decided it was a bit too small so gave it to me. Hooray!
Waif has also completed his latest sewing project, a stuffed owl called…wait for it…Owlie . It’s the biggest thing he’s sewn so far and I think he did a great job. Here’s Owlie in the wild:
And, as you can see, Owlie is the perfect size and shape for cuddling:
I think Owlie is a triumph!
Thank you! I will pass on your praises
I really like the colors of that apron. Should I ever learn to sew properly (with fabric and patters, for clothing), I will surely do lots of aprons! Your son’s softie making skills are really outstanding. Perhaps he should consider his own Etsy shop! (I would buy one!)
Yes, I should put him to work
I love your retro pinky, and the owl. He has a kind of seventies retro look. Gorgeous.
Thanks. He does look rather 70s doesn’t he?! Waif has always favoured brown & gold colours, even when he was just 3 or 4 years old.
Ooooh, you finished the apron, I love it!! Very pretty. And the owl is so well done. He should be so proud!
Thanks! Glad you like the apron
. And yep, Waif is v proud of Owlie!
Oh my gosh, how clever is Waif?! He must be a very patient worker.
I love you made your own bias binding. That is magic! I am a messy cook as well and have long wanted one of this slip over pinnies. I will have to tame my sewing machine first though. Love the fabrics you chose, I think your mother in law will be very happy!
The bias binding was magic – but not sure it was worth all the effort cos I probably could have bought some binding pretty much the same colour!!
And yes, Waif is v clever (although I may be slightly biased!!)
Love the pinny. It’s on my list of things to make!
Glad you like it!
What a family of fantastic crafters! That owl is stunning and the apron, well, I need one of those as I’m a messy cook too
Ooh yes, every cook deserves an apron!
And Waif says, glad you like Owlie!
Owlie is fantastic! Good job!
He did great didn’t he!
I love the word pinny. I want me one of those owlies!
Pinny is a great word!
Tis true…you just can’t beat a good pinny
Are you tempted to keep it?
As for the owl – it really is great!
Stew.
Of course I’m tempted to keep it
But now I’ve shared it here, I can’t possibly pretend I made it for myself!!
A lovely pinny and an amazing Owlie!! I am guessing there are some pretty happy people all around! Did your son make that owl?? How old is he??
I’m inspired! Well done Viv! Sharon
Aw, thanks Sharon! Mother in law was very pleased with her apron – I don’t think anyone had ever made her anything before!
And yes, my son did make the owl (though I helped a bit with tying off thread and so on). He’s just turned 8 years old.
You must personally tell the fine young man that I thought he did a super remarkable job with Owlie! And the good mom who taught him. xxx