Tied to my own apron strings

I thought I'd show you a couple little projects I've been working on.  A few weeks ago, at a yard sale, I found a grab bag of random table linens - napkins, bread clothes, that sort of thing - all shades of white.  As I was ironing them and thinking what I might do with them, I decided they were too pretty to use for napkins.  I love aprons, and since I'm a very messy girl, they are a necessity.  So an apron the linens did become!

I took three of them: a large cloth for the skirt, a smaller for the bodice, and another small one for the pocket.  I stitched them together by hand, because the rhythm of a needle pulling thread is so soothing to me.  I made sure to use a bright colored thread so my wonky stitches showed up plainly for everyone to see!

This is the top part. What is this kind of lace called?  Isn't it beautiful?

I added on a couple of practice crochet medallions I had made, and a couple ribbons for ties.   I will be sure to use this apron for baking rather than cherry pitting;)

Here is another one.  I made matching aprons for my friend and I to wear when we clean, but I decided I like mine too much to wear it while cleaning icky teenage boy bathrooms.  ewww!  So, I'm leaving it at home:)

edit: I forgot to mention that Dottie Angel was my inspiration for the white apron!