My Grandmother's Aprons

I was fortunate to receive my Grandmother's aprons after she died. I remember being a very small child in Grandma's kitchen - and the very grown-up feeling of tying on an apron for "real work" - which usually involved washing doll cups in plain water :)

Grandma purchased these handsewn aprons from an agency that employed blind seamstresses. I note the tidy hems and seams, and I cannot imagine creating such fine needlework without sight...

But I love them for their cheery colors, and for the memories. And I create new memories when the various wee nieces wear these same aprons for our kitchen work! Because aprons - even very lovely vintage aprons - are for working :)
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