by mops 25 Aug 2022

I am in Norway, at my daughter's. Esther has regular sewing sessions with a friend and I was invited to come along. We did an apron using the same pattern.


I showed Esther how to embroider on the HV Ruby using an old design I once made on the only remnant of the material used for the apron and decide to attach it to the apron. Had to place it off-center as I wanted the stripes to be in line.
It will make a nice gift for my neighbour who looks after my plants while I am here. Her name is Margriet which is also the word for daisies in Dutch.
The sun added the white stripes on the carpet and the apron, sorry for that.

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by sonjapotgieter 29 Aug 2022

Gorgeous!!

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by Mleodore 29 Aug 2022

That came very nice

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mops by mops 29 Aug 2022

Thank you.

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by sewpam 28 Aug 2022

Nice apron, the daisies make it very personal. Your neighbor will be pleased you thought of her while visiting your daughter.

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mops by mops 29 Aug 2022

Unfortunately she tested positive for Covid yesterday and won't want to see me as long as she's out of (self)isolation.

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by teun 26 Aug 2022

Heel mooi gemaakt.

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mops by mops 29 Aug 2022

Dank je. Het beste met je!

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by sebsews 26 Aug 2022

What a delightful apron, she will love it and the chocolates too! Your stripe placement is spot on! Enjoy your visit. Suzanna

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mops by mops 29 Aug 2022

Thank you. Just returned home after a joyful time in Norway.

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by robertahilde 26 Aug 2022

Great job, the embroidered pocket make it perfect. Hugs Roberta

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mops by mops 26 Aug 2022

Thank you. I think I'll sew a few more when I am home, as it's an easy pattern and adding an embroidery can make it personal when I need some gift.

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by dailylaundry 25 Aug 2022

Oh wow, Margriet will love this! I know I certainly would. Looks like a nice pattern - pockets are always a plus on an apron!! Hugs to you!! Laura

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mops by mops 26 Aug 2022

Thank you. I think she will, and it comes with a box of Norwegian chocolates to make sure :)

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by worthy 25 Aug 2022

Great job lovely apron. She will love it. Enjoy your time together.

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mops by mops 26 Aug 2022

Thank you.

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by pennifold 25 Aug 2022

How wonderful Martine that you got to spend time with your daughter. I'm glad you all got to do some sewing. It's good for the soul. Enjoy the rest of the time you have till you return next week. Love how you've matched everything up, well done. Love Chris

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mops by mops 26 Aug 2022

Thanks, Chris. It's wonderful to see more of each other after those periods of limitations. Love, Martine

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by sewtired 25 Aug 2022

Very nice. Glad you were able to finally visit and had such fun.

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mops by mops 26 Aug 2022

Thank you.

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by noah 25 Aug 2022

Nice to see old designs and people using your design Love it hugs xxxx

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mops by mops 26 Aug 2022

Thank you.

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by jrob Moderator 25 Aug 2022

How sweet! Daisies for Daisy. This is a wonderful apron. I love everything about it. It's my favorite design with the high bib. I always seem to splatter when I cook.

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mops by mops 25 Aug 2022

I never understand how TV cooks can keep their clothes spotless - Splatter is my middle name :)

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by peafarm 25 Aug 2022

It is lovely and glad you got to spend time with your daughter and her friend. I will never be able to see one of the places of my heritage--Norway-only by pictures and shows about it. Lovely land. Your apron looks very fine to me.

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mops by mops 25 Aug 2022

It's a beautiful country and I am so glad we could meet again. Covid rules in our countries were different so either Esther could not come here or I could not go there easily. Facetime is not the same as being together.

peafarm by peafarm 25 Aug 2022

I don't even know how to do those facetimes or zooms or anything like that. My youngest granddaughter sends my husband something so we can view together and talk but what I don't understand I just don't do which makes it hard. I understand each country wanting their rules abided by also for Covid or other threatening diseases. Glad you were able to go over though.

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by 02kar Moderator 25 Aug 2022

What a pretty apron! I love how you matched the remnant with the embroidery to the stripes too. It is certainly made with love for a special friend. I hope the rest of your visit is filled with peace, love and joy.

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mops by mops 25 Aug 2022

Thank you.I am enjoying every minute and hope to be home next Monday.

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by asterixsew Moderator 25 Aug 2022

Looks like your having fun while with your daughter. Hope she is enjoying having the HV Ruby

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asterixsew by asterixsew 25 Aug 2022

Your neighbour should love her gift, you have done a excellent piece of work matching the pattern on the fabric together

mops by mops edited 25 Aug 2022

Yes to the first two remarks. Esther and her friend made bias tape from scratch which took quite some time, and used it on all sides of the apron and pocket. I just quickly hemmed the whole thing and spent time matching the stripes.
It is nice to see how different choices make a huge difference in the look while using the same basic pattern.

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