Book Review: Apron Memories

When EllyneAnne asked me to review her newest book, The Apron Book, I could hardly wait to receive it in the mail. My love affair with aprons, began about two years ago. Since then I have acquired a fair number of vintage aprons and have sewn up a few as well.The day I received the package from Andrews McMeel Publishing, I was even more delighted than I had expected! The book was adorably packaged and so sweet. The book itself includes:

• - An exploration of the history, evolution, and heyday of aprons, including 95 full color photos of vintage and new aprons
• - Adorable apron patters
• - Tips on collecting and preserving these textile artifacts
• - Recipes
• - Household tips or “apronisms”
• - Stories and images of apron livers past and present.

My favorite part of the book, though, is the patterns. There are all types and styles and so many creative ideas, you could stay sewing for weeks making new aprons! There is also a full size pattern in a pocket in the back of the book. The pattern is simple enough for a beginner, so you’ll have no excuse for not making one for yourself…. and someone you love, too!

The stories - Apron Memories - make me wonder what my own children will remember about me and my aprons…

Homemakers everywhere should purchase a copy of this beautiful book! You will most assuredly enjoy each and every page!

On November 22 of this year, we are going to be celebrating Tie One On Day. Created by EllyneAnne Geisel, author of Apron Memories and The Apron Book, to recognize and celebrate the humble apron and the spirit of women of earlier generations who have worn it. On the eve of Thanksgiving, EllyneAnne encourages us to wrap a loaf of bread in an apron and tuck a prayer or note of encouragement in the pocket before delivering the bread to someone in need of spiritual or physical sustenance.

Send your apron memories to A Virtuous Woman using the form below. The winner will receive a copy of the book, The Apron Book: Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort as well as a vintage apron. Deadline is on November 15. Winners will be announced on November 22.

The Apron Book:

Written by EllynAnne Geisel
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing

By sending in your stories, you give A Virtuous Woman and The Vintage Homemaker the right to reprint and use the stories now and in the future online and/ or in print.