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“With Bells On” Apron Tutorial and Giveaway

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18 Nov

Are you ready? It’s getting close!  There’s peppermint in the coffee and a nip in the air (thanks to our A/C!). The shopping centers are decked with holly and tinsel and toys. Thanksgiving travels are planned and grocery lists prepped!

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 If you aren’t ready and I am not (let me be clear!), Jennifer over at Ellison Lane is helping us get ready for the holiday hosting season with the Holiday Hostess Series. The series is all about dining and entertaining tutorials whether you are hosting or are wanting to make a host/ess gift. There are SEVERAL cute projects and I’m honored to join them by sharing a fun, cutesy, reversible apron. 
Thanks Jennifer!

The series runs through November 21st so be sure to keep your eyes out for even more cute tutorials (but wait there’s more!!). Jennifer’s got a fantastic line up of prizes you could win from these fabulous sponsors:

Fabricworm: Mod Basics Bundle
Intrepid Thread: Hip Holiday Bundle and 2 Patterns
Cucire: Shot Cottons & Aurifil
Sticherie: Lush Uptown Jelly Roll
Sew Adorable Fabrics: Christmas Riley Blake Fat Quarter Bundle
Timeless Treasures: Holiday Fat Quarter Bundle
Fat Quarter Shop: $50 Gift Certificate
Zipit: $25 Gift Certificate
Southern Fabric: $25 Gift Certificate
Dritz: Elastics Bundle (14 packs)

Thank you to all the wonderful sponsors!

To enter in this rafflecopter giveaway click this link. 
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  1. Hilary says

    November 18, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    This apron is super cute 🙂

  2. Elizabeth says

    November 18, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    I always wear an apron, and this design is just my style – thanks so much for doing such a thorough job!

  3. Suze says

    November 18, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Becca,

    What a cute apron. I love that I can make the pattern myself. Even though we have stores that put patterns on sale from time to time, it's not always at the time I want a pattern. That helps with the cost of the apron, too. Very thrifty, my friend. And the pictures and directions seems so doable. I'm in love with the pin tucks in the bib. That's makes it so feminine without having lace with which to futz. I love having the ties for added color, too. Thanks for a great idea and tutorial. You have a great eye for color and design coordination.

  4. Sara says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    My favorite holiday food is a dessert called which not very many people know about. It is a type of bread with layers of walnuts,honey and other goodness:P

    Darling apron Becca!

  5. amy and the bad cats says

    November 19, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    i think aprons are adorable, but they're always so cute i'd hate to get them dirty with actual use!

  6. Jen Beatty says

    November 19, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    Aprons are great especially when making cookies, my fav during the holidays and their machine washable!

  7. Norma Santiago says

    November 19, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Super cute apron

  8. Heidi Staples says

    November 21, 2013 at 12:39 am

    Woo-hoo! Great pattern, Becca! Love it!

  9. Nat at Made in Home says

    November 23, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    What a great idea for a gift!

  10. bethwalker07 says

    December 22, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    I saw your tutorial over at Ellison Lane, and made one for a friend! You can see it here…http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=430246.0#axzz2oERsgcLl Thanks for the fantastic tutorial 🙂

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