Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Vintage Apron and Chicken Scratch

I've been baking lately and wore my vintage apron. This was in my great aunt's stuff, so I don't know who made it (she didn't sew). I always thought of this type embellishment as "gingham designs" until a few years ago when I heard it had a name--chicken scratch. I think it's perfect for kids learning to sew. Just follow the gingham grid. It's super simple and fun--and looks pretty darn neat.

4 comments:

Catherine said...

Hi,

Very pretty apron.

Chicken Scratch is also known as Snowflake and Amish embroidery and Tenerife Lace.

Pam said...

Cute apron! I love my vintage aprons, wear them every time I cook.

Susan said...

I've heard of Tenerife Lace and never knew what it was. That's a beautiful blue apron on your blog Catherine.

Congratulations on Smudge winning, Pam!

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What a cute apron!