Judy,Florence Frilly, lacy, sweet, and sexyaprons defined a generation of happy housewives and hostesses. Today these filmy, finely homecrafted garments are sentimental favorites, evoking memories of Mom, Grandmom, or some other Doris Daylike image of domesticity, and they are highly soughtafter by designers and collectors of household linens. Over 200 aprons are featured in this beautiful book, accompanied by detail shots that highlight design elements, stitching, and embellishments. Separate sections are devoted to gingham, floral designs, rickrack, handkerchief aprons, plaids and stripes, and polka dots. Aprons with embroidery, crochet, tatting, lace, and crossstitching are examined in detail, and a collection of vintage apron patterns is included. 215 x 279, 406 colour photos ,160 pages, soft cover

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