Dressing up for the Holidays- An apron swap*EDITED

Is this senders choice or would we have to make the style a partner requests?

I'd say, create a nice apron for your partner. If they have a definate idea about what they would like...check back here in the comments. If they don't...then create a pleasing apron and send it off to your partner. Thank you for asking.

Yeah! Finally an apron swap! I don't have any preference other than I'm not a fan of the flat aprons. Got one once that was a simple square with ties. Don't care about the colors or the theme. Don't care if it's a half or a full .. just not the flat square with ties. Thanks for starting the swap!

Here's one of my fav blots .. lots of ideas!

http://apronmemories.blogspot.com/

LUV aprons! Can wait to get started ;-)

Do they have to be made from scratch, or can we start with a semi-plain purchased apron and "alter" it? I was at an event this weekend where the coordinator had altered a plain black apron with tons of embellies. It was absolutely adorable! I am not much of a sew-ist, but I adore aprons, and could "alter" the heck out of one if that would meet the requirements.

Thanks!

I think an altered apron is fine. I've seen some amazing aprons that start with one of the "pre-made" and then embelished and they are real works of art.

Yay! Thank you Deedee (i.e. MrsRemington). I am very excited about this swap!

To my partner: I am a larger lady, so the only preference I have to my apron is please make it one with nice long ties. If it happens to also be a nice wide front, that's even better, but the long ties are a must. :-)

I LOVE aprons! I have done an apron swap and loved it. Here is the link of a picture of the apron I made on my blog.

http://makincakin.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/the-apron-swap-bundle/

I love any aprons. My taste is very much on the feminine side. I love ruffles, bowes and lace. I am not picky though. I usually like anything. ;)

Hi Everyone...awesome information! Yes if you have a preferance or size or whatever...please leave a comment here or when partners are assigned...PM or check profiles. I really want this to be a joyous happy fabulous swap for all. Thank you!

I love fancy, girly, retro-ish aprons. I am so excited to do this. Can't wait to get this started! Only thing is, I wear mine...please make sure it's washable, and the embellishments aren't going to pop off after a trip thru the washer. Pockets are a plus, too...as are longer ties.

I agree Whitney! I wear an apron EVERY day. Mine must be able to be washed MULTIPLE times! Prefer not to have a hostess apron. I need something very durable! I'm so excited. Can't wait for next Monday!

LINBUR - I made a apron from a man's shirt. Quick, easy and super cheap! I gave it away in another apron swap, but loved it so much I made myself one from another shirt I found. He's the instructions on my blog .. scroll down .. it's the second post. http://prettypinkpins.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the suggestion Prettypinkpins. I love the tutorial!

I also wear my aprons, so they MUST be washable. Don't get me wrong; hostess aprons are adorable, but I usually do all my cooking BEFORE the guests get there, so anything I do when they're there is just gravy and I don't need an apron for that. I will be perfectly okay if I do get a hostess apron from this swap (as long as it has long ties; I got plenty of cushion...), but will be just as happy with a utilitarian apron that i can use every day. :-)

I'm dreaming of a red, white, turquoise kitchen, so an apron in that color scheme would be very nice. However, that scheme is still a dream, I only have one pot holder in those colors at the moment, so it's not as if something different would clash with my perfectly color coordinated kitchen ;-). Other loves: bright and graphic, vintage, ruffles, romantic flower prints, Kaffe Fassett, Amy Butler, African fabrics. If I could chose I would prefer a more tailored apron rather than just a flat piece of cotton with ties. But anything made with love will be cherished and used (so washable,please!)

I can't wait to get my partner!

any kind of apron will work for me! I love classic colours and patterns, and tend to stay away from girlie cutesie stuff (unless it's got some ironic tinge to it.) But who ever is making for me: just have fun with it! Do what you love!

I love vintage look like the 50s. I love the longer ties and ruffles my dream is to have and old diner love pinks aquas yellow cola cola also I love rustic bears moose

I love vintage look like the 50s. I love the longer ties and ruffles my dream is to have and old diner love pinks aquas yellow cola cola also I love rustic bears moose

I'm in the longer ties camp. I usually make my aprons large or XL. I'm on Weight Watchers so a large is starting to work.

Love Christmas fabrics and Santa. Just puttin' that in here.

Okay. I love girly, vintage looking Christmas fabric. Santas, reindeer, kids opening presents, anything. I don't have a Christmas apron but I would love ANY kind. I'm really not picky and would love anything.

I've had a blast with this swap so far! I'd pre-made an apron in bright vintage fabrics, but my partner is more a subtle color palet person, so I'm making a second apron now. This swap has been a great creativity booster. I really love making something profile based, on commission as it were.

My apron is done .. even put a surprise in my package! I know today is mail day, but I won't be able to make it to the post office today (working late). Will be mailing tomorrow.