Aprons are back! After more than 30 years in the attic, aprons are making a splashy comeback in a happy convergence of nostalgia, pop culture, and...
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Feb 21, 2009
I just got this and just flipping through it, it looks fascinating. I love the retro pictures and there's even a paper pattern for making a basic apron. I have an obsession with reading books about the culture of the kitchen, which is ironic, since I hate to cook except for dessert. But books like Finding Betty Crocker The Secret Life of America's First Lady of Food and Something from the Oven Reinventing Dinner in 1950s America I absolutely devoured (so to speak).
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Feb 09, 2010
Cindy
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Yes, I am a dork. I just read a whole book about aprons. I enjoyed it, though. At times I felt like it was a little over-the-top, but it was fun to read all the stories and see the pictures. I initially checked the book out because I thought it was going to have a lot of cute patterns, which it didn't - the patterns were very basic. But the history certainly was fun. I actually want to go through and write down all the cooking tips - I'd never heard of most of them, but they all seem like great
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Jun 12, 2008
mindi
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i would lean more toward 2 1/2 stars, but we can't do half stars on goodreads, so it's only going to get a two from me.
the idea of this book is really cute. i like the pictures of all of the aprons, although a lot of them are pretty silly. the holiday aprons to match your holiday tablecloth, with red and green plaid puffy bows and dangling candy canes? a bit over the top.
some of the stories and memories of "grandmas apron" were sweet and fun to read. ther More...
the idea of this book is really cute. i like the pictures of all of the aprons, although a lot of them are pretty silly. the holiday aprons to match your holiday tablecloth, with red and green plaid puffy bows and dangling candy canes? a bit over the top.
some of the stories and memories of "grandmas apron" were sweet and fun to read. ther More...
May 21, 2011
Lucinda
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I suddenly have a passion for aprons. Why have I been wearing the ugly black and white manly apron to protect my clothes when I could have been wearing one of these?! The black and white apron is now for the boys and I am planning to make some matching aprons for me and my daughter to wear! This book is full of simple patterns, tons of inspiration and great stories behind family heirloom aprons! What a fun book this was to read.
Aug 20, 2009
Jen
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What can I say...I'm in love with this book! I'd wallpaper my kitchen with its cheerful pictures if I could!
I'm borrowing this from my mom right now. I absolutely LOVE the history of aprons in here...and the pictures of the vintage aprons are so inspiring! I'm so longing to get to my sewing machine I can hardly stand it!!!!
I'm borrowing this from my mom right now. I absolutely LOVE the history of aprons in here...and the pictures of the vintage aprons are so inspiring! I'm so longing to get to my sewing machine I can hardly stand it!!!!
May 16, 2010
Jean
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This book is just plain fun! It will remind you of your mom or grandmom or some other favorite lady from your past. It has that 1950's "goodness" to it. There are ideas, patterns, stories, great pictures and you may actually want to own and wear an apron when you finish reading it! It's a warm, fuzzy book. . .
Jan 26, 2012
Krista
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A fun look back at the once-indispensable apron...I have two saved from my grandma's collection and they are beautiful. (According to the author, there were definitely not the "everyday" aprons but more for a special occasion.) A very intriguing and well-written slice of women's history
Jan 12, 2009
Angie
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I loved the stories about aprons in this book. They made me think of my mom wearing her apron while baking and cooking. In fact, she still wears her apron and she wore it when I went home for christmas! I must make an apron and start wearing it while I cook!
Jan 09, 2012
Bridget
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I never really thought much about aprons and was surprised at how much information there was in this book. Amid stories and photographs are instructions for making a variety of aprons and a pattern in a sleeve inside the back cover.
Oct 23, 2009
Theresa
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A beautiful book full of stories and photographs of aprons of the past and present. This book was entertaining as well as quite useful. It has tips on how to preserve older aprons and even patterns included in a folder in the back of the book, so you can make your own. Also included are recipes to make while wearing the new apron you created.
May 15, 2007
kiira k.
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Not bad. Has some wonderful apron patterns and pics of old aprons. This is well worth checking out of the library for this reason.
Wouldn't spend money on it, though.
Why? Too many auxiliary features that weren't quite up to snuff. Author would've done better to include more apron-centric material, perhaps branching out to types of aprons seen in other countries, etc.
I was disappointed in the apron 'testimonials.' Not all of those reminiscing are househol More...
Wouldn't spend money on it, though.
Why? Too many auxiliary features that weren't quite up to snuff. Author would've done better to include more apron-centric material, perhaps branching out to types of aprons seen in other countries, etc.
I was disappointed in the apron 'testimonials.' Not all of those reminiscing are househol More...
Mar 02, 2010
Kimberly
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A tribute to the apron! I have several of my grandmother & great grandmother's aprons! Some are just too pretty to use! But I recognize the beauty and love that went into making each one!
Aug 04, 2009
Teresa
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I really wanted to give this 2.5 stars because while it's a decent little book, it wasn't really what I was looking for (I wasn't looking for cute anecdotes and nostalgia).
Aug 30, 2009
Elise
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What a fun idea for a book! All about the (surprisingly important) role of aprons in the history of our lives. A piece of cloth full of endearing, fond memories.
Aug 10, 2010
Natalya
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I enjoyed it. It's mostly a history of aprons and decorating basic aprons. I didn't really like the cleaning hints and ideas or the apron testimonies.
Feb 13, 2009
Meg
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This book was clichéd and not particularly insightful. There are a few patterns and a few stories from people other than the author and a whole lot of nothing in between. I guess I was expecting a little more in depth research on cultural changes, implications, etc. Disappointing.
Jul 19, 2009
Theadra
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secretly I've always loved an apron. now I know I can get some aprons and wear them with pride. (guess what my sisters are getting for xmas?)
Dec 01, 2009
Laura
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Like a nice hot cup of tea on a cold day. A book that feeds the soul, with the added bonus of a couple patterns!
Dec 05, 2011
Christine
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Great ideas for kitchy and vintage aprons. Includes the history and fun facts about aprons.
Mar 26, 2009
MichelleMarie
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wow, please buy me this book, teach me how to use my sewing machine, give me the materials and the time!
Stories and pictures of the most adorable aprons-- my favorite must have for cooking and cleaning!
Stories and pictures of the most adorable aprons-- my favorite must have for cooking and cleaning!
Aug 13, 2008
Mindy
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I checked this book out from the library because I hoped it would have patterns for different styles of aprons. (I want to make an apron sometime in the near future.) It only had a few basic type of patterns, so I was a little disappointed there. Some of the history of aprons was kind of interesting, but I'm not really into that type of thing. I did enjoy all the photos of vintage aprons of all different types and styles, and I think I can use the author's patterns and come up with one of my own
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Nov 21, 2009
Birgit
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Great looking book, but too light on patterns. There were so many pretty apron photos and illustrations, but only a few of them were accompanied by patterns.
Jan 15, 2008
Katie
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For anyone who still enjoys tying on an apron in the kitchen. Overly nostalgic and over the top at times, it's a worthwhile read for a few of the patterns, the shared memories, and the random "life" advice scattered throughout the pages.
Nov 15, 2008
Angie
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A very fun trip down memory lane. It made me both miss and appreciate my Grandma. The book was full of patterns, stories, and tips-yes tips-on household things that Grandma was expert at.
Jun 30, 2008
Annie
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Lots of lovely apron eye candy, and sentimental stories. Cute book. Includes a pattern, which I didn't try out since the book was from the library :)
Jan 23, 2008
Catherine
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I loved this little book! Aprons are returning and make a great collection. I loved the recipe included in the book for "Chicken Olivia".
Jan 20, 2011
April
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this book is fun, nostalgic, and kitschy - and for those of you who know my recent apron THING, a perfect fit.
