Aprons - Stylish and Useful

Great-Grandmother's Apron

     Well, I hate to say but I strayed from my summer reading list that I posted earlier. I spotted a unique book about aprons. Sometimes I do that. It was a quick read. I couldn't help myself. Being a hugh fan of aprons, I had to know what was inside. My interest stems mainly from seeing my Great-Grandmother don many over the years and later knowing she had sewed all of them. 
     While at Cracker Barrel, after we had finished our meal, I saw this lovely full apron with a ruffled skirt that I knew would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Don't they have the best breakfast and unique clothing/items? 

     One summer I spotted this watermelon apron and thought it was just what I needed for when I'm cutting up melons. 

For preschool, I purchased a solid blue full apron to hold small puppets and toys for the children. While painting, the children often wear aprons to keep the paint splashes off of their nice clothes. 
     I have also given aprons as Christmas gifts. I think they express the love and hard work that goes into making a holiday meal and should go to women who tirelessly labor for others. Aprons help keep ones clothes nice and clean. Years ago, housewives would wear an apron throughout the day while going about their daily chores and activities. Sometimes men wear aprons while cooking or barbequing. Most professional chefs wear aprons. Many professions still require aprons. Do you wear an apron every time you prepare a meal or do you know someone who does?
     Many interesting historical facts are contained in the book. There are also sewing instructions on how to make a few types of aprons. Beautiful photographs of vintage aprons are shown. Tidbits of information, recipes and a section of memories throughout, titled, every apron tells a story is included. Although it was published in 2006, this book isn't going to go out of style.

The Apron Book.