I had exactly too much fun this past weekend, so much fun that I seem to have left my camera in a different city. ย At least I know what city it’s in…. it just doesn’t happen to be the city that I’m in, making blogging about muffins and such difficult.
So!
Time for a distraction!
Hey… look over here! ย It’s fabric! ย Why? ย What’s this all about?
Mom and I had a little downtown Los Angeles fabric shopping adventure last weekend. ย We braved walls and walls, stores after store of fabric… for you. ย It’s blinding friends, absolutely blinding. ย The only thing that cures fabric blindness…
…is a street side hot dog from this lady. ย No, it doesn’t have to be pretty to be delicious.
Why do Mom and I need so much fabric? ย We’re making aprons. ย For you! ย Mom is doing most all of the sewing. ย I handle most of the standing around and supporting. ย We’re going to throw together an Etsy type situation and get you all fitted up right for your kitchen adventures with a pretty hand-made apron from Joy the Baker. ย Rad? ย Rad.
Stay tuned for more apron news.
And that picnic? ย You better believe that’s still in the works! ย More on that later!
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I feel so good seeing people so very enthusiastic to sew aprons. I love aprons and prefer people should collect the best one to make everything delighted. I appreciate your post! Wish you all the very best.
I just want you to know, from firsthand experience, that one is never CURED from fabric-blindness.
I can’t wait! I’m looking for a cool apron to wear during my kitchen adventures!
let’s try that link again.
https://jonag.typepad.com
oh goodness…just discovered your site. dear sweet baby jesus…i might or might not be a just a little light headed from all the baked goods waiting here for me! so excited to find you!
wanted to pass on a darling website with some adorable and easy apron recipes…i mean patterns. ;-) this is my friend Jona…she is to sewing what you are to baking.
https://jonag.typepad.com/stop_staring_and_start_se/
(see right side bar for her gorgeous apron in an hour)
pam! thanks so much for sharing that link with me. i love love love your friend’s site!!! also… i’m glad you’re here. Welcome!
LOL! I was just there yesterday buying up adorable fabrics to make things for my infant girl. My husband ate those same hot dogs too! I had a bite of the guacamole dog and it was DEE-LICIOUS! I’m so inspired by my new fabrics…can’t wait to start sewing!
Seriously? I love aprons, and really need a new one!! have material and a pattern even…just not the time to make any, lol!! Can’t wait for apron updates. I just recently found your blog, and I love it!!
OK, I finally got done with reading through your archives, I am in love with you :D
I want to be you, not in a crazy stalker kind of way, I promise!
My sister-in-laws birthday is this weekend and tomorrow morning I’m making the Southern Style Strawberry Cake. i am so excited I don’t know if I will fall asleep haha…
Honestly, I want my own pot with tomatoes, and I wish I could be there for the picnic…never say never, but with a 6 month baby, I’m not sure I could pull that one off from Salt Lake City (but I’m almost international, I moved here from Croatia 5 years ago)…
Cross everything that the cake turns out…I’ve been known to mess up quite a few!
i will cut off my left arm for an apron
seriously.
Downtown LA is totally the place to get fabric! I shopped for the fabric for my bridesmaids’ dresses (& even my traditional Chinese dress) there! A bit overwhelming but there are oh-so-many choices. Can’t wait to see how your aprons turn out! I’ve seen some really adorable retro aprons lately…
That is awesome!!! I do not have an apron!!! But I need one VERY badly (my husband can tell you this!!!). I have ruined SO many shirts!!! So this is VERY exciting!
Isn’t apron-making the bestest? And isn’t the LA fashion district a dream-come-true? Love it! And can’t wait for some details about that picnic!
PERFECT! I am totally in need of a rad apron.
Looks like fun. Having the book club over next week. I’m looking forward to trying some of your recipes from your last post!
AH! JOY!!!!
I’m honestly freaking out, my mom and I planned a week ago to make aprons, super cute ones at that… together!!! This is creepy; and of course a brilliant thing to do.
Brilliant!You make me want to head out now to go get a sewing machine.I do love aprons.Can’t wait for the updates!Good luck!
Wow — How exciting to read that Sagan, who posted right above me, still uses the apron she made in junior high. In my world, we called it middle school, but I still use the apron I made in home ec class in the 7th grade. And I’m 41!
Still, fun idea, Joy. Looking forward to seeing them.
My sister and I did almost the same thing several years
ago!! We wanted to get together with my MIL to learn how to “do” her pierogis and homemade noodles. My sister and I went out and bought “vintage style” fabric (much like the
one batch you have with the cherry bunches), and a “vintage-style” pattern. My sister (the seamstress) crafted the cutest apron ever, with ruffles and lace trim, just for my MIL. I picked her up and we met at my sister’s
house. My MIL was absolutely delighted with the apron, and we managed to make huge batches of different types of pierogis and noodles – enough to share out to the whole
family! We made many fine memories of that day, and have had many requests since from family members to provide some
more batches of the same. Alas, my MIL in no longer here,
but she is well-loved and fondly remembered (and not just for her cooking skills!).
I made an apron in junior high, I’ve still got it and that’s what I wear when I cook! Love it.
I love aprons! Can’t wait to see more~
Please suggest to your mom that she make some little ones, too. My 4-year-old LOVES to help me bake, and it would be so cool to have matching aprons!
what a nice blog… it was fun reading and visiting….
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i adore aprons, yet i can’t sew a lick!!! so how exciting that YOU can sew them! can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!
Oh just great!!! I’ve been making aprons, and had one all ready to send out to YOU when I got around to asking how one went about sending it!!! You’ve reactivated my creative juices, and I thought it would be nice, but all my ‘farting’ around, and look where it gets me!!! Oh well… I’d still love to send you the one I made for ya, and if anyone else wants one, I’m only selling them for 10 bucks. I’ll scan the fabrics I have done if anyone wants…..geez Joy!!!! You riuned my surprise for ya!!!! But of course, I still love ya!!!
What an adorable idea. I’ve always wanted to make my own apron, but I guess I could get one from Joy the Baker!
Sounds sweet! I’ve been planning to make myself a new apron (all domestic godessy), but I never find time to go cloth shopping… Now I HAVE to make time… :)
How fun! Now you’ve got me jonesing to make aprons, and I don’t have a PATTERN.
i personally love the old fashion looking ones, with cool fabric of course.
Um…I CAN’T WAIT! How did you know that I have been looking for THE PERFECT APRON for a while now? Woohoo!
Sweet! Can’t wait to purchase one :)
Im usually a lurker on your cool page.:) But the apron deal got me going!
I collect/use aprons both vintage/new..It all started with my great-grandmothers flour-sack aprons.She lived right next store when I was
a wee one.Everyday..she would have some beautiful colorful apron she
made over her house dress as she went about doing her thing.Ahhh.
such a happy memory.:) Getting me a bit tearry. I think its a brillent
idea making aprons selling them on Esty.Please do that! Are you going
for a certain era of apron? (20’s,30’s,40’s) Now if you start to make curtains to match the aprons……
Your the bees knees! First thing I read/do in the morning before
I start my day.:)
I’m so excited to see your aprons! I will definitely check etsy when you open up your shop to see if I can buy one!
Put a ‘Joy the Baker’ logo on it and I would love to purchase one! Something in blue… (What a neat idea!)
Joy – so cool on the apron – can’t wait for more on the picnic and apron !
Thats awesome! I’m super pumped! I’ve been looking for a good apron for a while and don’t have the time to make one! Just out of curiosity are you going to make some bigger? i need a fairly large one to cover the ta-ta’s. They seem to attract the most flour.
:)
you’re a super cool person. that’s all i gotta say.
Is this an adventure of the traveling aprons? Read: can they be sent to Canada? (fingers crossed….my tinny and monochomatic kitchen needs a rad, hand-made, apron like you wouldn’t believe).
Oooo I love aprons! I have quite a stash going. Must have one for all occasions! I’d love to add a Joy the Baker apron to my collection!
And while you’re at it, would you send one of those hot dogs my way? Mmmm!
Are you going to use puffy paint? I bet they will be amazing.
Are you going to make Joy the Baker labels? That’d be pretttttttty awesome.
wicked exciting!! i love making aprons :)
Further proof that your mom rocks! Totally great idea and I can’t wait to see the finished products!
How COOL Joy! I can’t wait to see what they look like. At first I thought you were going to show us how to sew aprons, but you making them a prize — that’s AWESOME! I’m eager for your next post :-)
ooh, yea!! I love aprons (collect them) – the more vintage-y the better =)
I can’t wait! I want a bright one that’s super obnoxious that says ‘Hey, I love to cook!” :)
I am very interested in seeing your aprons!!
I love aparons! I can’t wait to see what you and your mom came up with.
lovely! i’m in need of a new apron, so i’ll keep my eyes out for your update on them! :)
Super idea!! I still use the one I made in home ec in high school. I just made some for my daughters even though they are hardly old enough to help me in the kitchen. Im hoping it will inspire them! Cant wait to see the finished product!
I’m super excited to see the finished product! If it’s anything like your baking, they will be spectacular! Tell me where the line forms because I want to be waiting at the front for one of these!!! Like the others I too have been looking for one that is uber cute but doesn’t break the bank at the same time. Anxiously waiting……..
Ooh, now you’re talking! My favorite aprons are still the ones my great grandma made – with the pockets in the front and the big bright tulips all over it. But I could always use a new one, keep me posted!
That’s awesome!!! I’m so in love with the retro inspired aprons I saw on a website, it’s totally cute, with dots and frills…. it’s a total housewife kind of thing!!!
I have been trying to find an apron I like for MONTHS! It’s impossible.
I think this is a fabulous idea!!! Like Rosy I hope the postal service works well! I’m in Ireland :) And how great is your Mom?! xx
great pics! can’t wait to see the finished aprons! :)
Hey, make sure you put the patterns online, too!
I just love this site, and all the amazing goodies that I get to bake and eat from it!
Sounds like a great new adventure and a great project for you to share with a special person–so jealous-I lost my own mom about two years ago and think thats a fantastic gift you can give eachother!! Not to mention us, your loyal fans–can’t wait to see those aprons!!! Good luck with this and enjoy your “mom and me” time!!!!
Oh my goodness, that’s the cutest idea! I made a super kitch frilly apron for a fancy dress party at University and now it’s my absolute favorite apronto bake in. Makes me feel quite the domestic goddess! I look forward to hearing more about the aprons and hope they can be posted to London!! R x
Good luck to both you and your mum on your new venture!
Wow that sounds like a great idea! I’m always looking for a new one but all the cute ones seem to be too expensive