The Apronista

Sew Chic Pattern Company

7:34 am ByShawneeFiled Underapron pattern, apron patterns, Featured, patterns and tutorials, vintage

A few weekends ago, while I was having fun with all those centerpieces at my church’s women’s retreat, my darling 13yo daughter spent a long weekend with her grandmother and attended the Sewing Expo in Puyallup, WA.

Miss T had a wonderful weekend, cooking and spending extended time her sweet and VERY talented grandmother. But one of the highlights of the trip came from an unexpected gesture. She shared with me that as she was walking around the Expo, she saw this woman that had on a beautiful skirt. Well, Miss T told her that it was beautiful – and the gal gave her a free pattern. An apron pattern! Of course, this generous lady had no idea that she just gifted THE APRONISTA’s daughter with an apron pattern!! I think someone that genuine and thoughtful deserves to be highlighted here, don’t you?!?

Laura Nash of the Sew Chic Pattern Company is that special lady, and she has quite a few little sites here on the web:

Laura is so talented!! She has patterns for skirts, hats, backpacks, dresses — you name it. And, of course, this sweet apron pattern. PLUS, she’s giving FIVE away if you enter quick – drawing is April 5!! Pop over to her blog right now, THIS post, and tell her Shawnee sent ya! And show her some love — like her Facebook page, become a blog follower. Maybe she’ll design some more beautiful aprons!!
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My Sweet Valentine Package Giveaway

10:50 pm ByShawneeFiled Underdiscount, events, Featured, I <3 Sponsors

GIVEAWAY CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS, WENDY!!

I am in total shock that it is already February! Does anyone even remember January this year?? It just seemed to fly by. I have all sorts of personal projects going on, crafts and cooking, working and volunteering. And pinning on Pinterest. That seems to take on a life of it’s own, at least in my household. Be watching for a chance to share your favorite Pinterest project with fellow Apronistas. I think that would be fun, plus we can find new friends to follow. I love seeing the beautiful and original projects pinned by crafty friends.

Anyway, I recently received such a fun email that I’m happy to share! Two dear friends are teaming up with a special Valentines Giveaway. One of my favorite Apronistas, Cynthia from D-Lux 57 is giving away one of her Valentines Cookies Designer Series Aprons:

Don’t you just LOVE the leopard trim and accent?? Plus, her D-Lux 57 aprons are all crafted in the USA. AND, she offering an Apronista discount code apronlove, worth 20% off til Feb 15, 2012.

Paired with that scrumptious apron are One Dozen Gourmet Cookies from Kelley Hart Custom Cookies! My mouth is watering just looking at my netbook!!

I love Kelley’s story:

I’ve been making cookies my whole life. Well, almost. I was born on Christmas Eve, in 19. . . let’s just say it was the latter part of the 20th century. While my mom and I were resting in the hospital, my dad and brother were home making Christmas cookies. The recipe they followed, which I still use to this day, came from my Grandma Wetter, my mom’s mom. I’ve been told it’s the best sugar cookie ever!

Throughout my childhood, we made these special cookies every Christmas. It was always a highlight of the season. Once I married and set up my own home, I started making cookies for other holidays too, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween. . . It became my new family’s tradition.

After gifting friends and family with our delicious cookies, I started to get special requests, for weddings and birthday parties. Which leads us to Kelley Hart Custom Cookies! Our cookies are hand made, with meticulous loving care. We use the highest quality ingredients, with no preservatives or artificial anything. They are decorated with royal icing, and made fresh to order. Individually packaged or by the dozen, Kelley Hart Custom Cookies will make any occasion delightful and delicious.

Not only is she giving away some of her cookies, but she’s offering FREE shipping on orders placed through February 5. Visit her blog for another chance to win, http://hart2heart.typepad.com/hart_2_heart/.

Enter TODAY using Rafflecopter — deadline is February 9 so you can get your prize in time for Valentines!!! Lots of chances to win!

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Holiday Gift Guide Posted for Black Friday

6:30 am ByShawneeFiled Underdiscount, Featured, I <3 Sponsors, Shopping

So excited to present to you the Apronista’s 2011 Gift Guide. These businesses are THE place to shop this season and several are also providing generous discounts to you, the Apronista reader. Enjoy!!

Sweet Beez Kneez

Sweet Beez Kneez

Adorable and unique handmade embroidered hair clips. Customizable and personalizable appliqued and embroidered apparel for infants, toddler, and children. A true “mom and pop” business.

Apronista Discount: 20% off discount for Apronista readers. Use coupon code “apronista” at checkout.

Sassy Apron

Sassy Apron

Handmade-flirty-feminine-whimsical-Sassy Aprons. Adjustable to fit any figure, perfect Holiday gift, hosting a party, serving dinner to your family or breakfast in bed to your sweetie

Hip Hostess

The Hip Hostess

Whether you Make it, Bake it or Fake it…The Hip Hostess offers a hip collection of seriously stylish aprons.

Apronista Discount: Use Promo Code APRONISTA at check out to receive 15% OFF your total order.

Swanky Place Aprons

Swanky Place Aprons

On line Retailer of exclusive original Aprons with a Twist
Apronista Discount: Free Shipping with code BETTYLOVE entered at checkout

Apron Addiction

Apron Addiction

Be the Hostess with the Mostess when you wear one of these sexy hostess aprons. It’s NOT your Grandma’s apron! Wear one. You’ll be addicted.

Apronista Discount: Because The Apronista is such an awesome apron blog I will drop the price from $35 to $20 from December 5th – December 25th. While supplies last!

Carolyn’s Kitchen

Carolyn’s Kitchen

We manufacture, design, wholesale, and retail glamour girl vintage-inspired aprons. We sell worldwide! Perfect for upcoming holiday hostess gifts and entertaining for spouses, sisters, mothers,etc.

A Greener Kitchen

A Greener Kitchen

A Greener Kitchen offers you sustainable style solutions for kitchen and dining with eco-friendly kitchen products and accessories, including eco-chic organic cotton aprons.

Apronista Discount: Be a hip hostess this holiday season with 25% off our collection of organic cotton aprons. Aprons are also the perfect eco-chic holiday gift for the cooks and cake bakers in your life. Just use code “APRONISTA” at checkout. Valid on aprons only. Coupon expires 12/31/11.

D-Lux 57