Finally ... A Cindy Apron Give-away!

The 2014 Cindy Apron has been finished for several weeks, but I'm just now getting around to posting it.  Five years ago my sister, Cindy, died of breast cancer.  Each year I have marked the anniversary by making an apron to give away.  Cindy surprised me with a pretty apron on one of her last visits to my home, and though it is faded and becoming a bit worn, it still hangs with my other aprons.  It is a daily memory of a dear sister who brought so much joy to the lives of everyone around her.  For this years apron I used a linen stripe and a piece of vintage table scarf -- and -- here it is... the 2014 Cindy Apron.
If you would like this apron, just leave a message below.  I will randomly choose the winner next Sunday.  As I did last year, I'll also make one for a family member. So...to my family... if your name is pulled you may choose one similar to this, or in the style of one of the other Cindy Aprons I've made.

 

A finished apron...

My 5th Cindy Apron is finished and ready to be mailed.  The special young lady this apron goes to is a fellow "apron wearer!"  I love it!!  To me, and maybe to her as well, an apron is a thing of practicality (for those of us who perhaps are not the neatest cooks in the world), a thing of comfort (it just feels so good to be wearing an apron!), and a thing of beauty.  Really -- wearing a pretty apron makes one feel like they can cook AND be somewhat organized!  Let's check that theory out ... I look down, and, yes,  I am wearing an apron even as I write this blog.  Hmmm...do I feel organized and as if I'm accomplishing something?  Well, yes, I think I do.  I could be "resting my eyes" in front of the TV after a long day, but...not yet.  Am I more inclined to wash the dinner dishes wearing this apron?  Probably, but that one does not always pan out.  ;) Did I cook tonight?  I'll have to answer half way on that one -- I did make something to go with baked chicken from the grocery deli.  The apron certainly came in handy when it was time to remove the chicken from the packaging and put it in the oven to keep warm, though!   Whatever the case may be, I'll always be an apron wearer at home -- enjoying the practicality, the comfort, and the beauty!

Cindy Apron and a Giveaway

 Four years ago my sister died of breast cancer, and while I think of Cindy often, this time of year I do a lot of remembering -- an always present smile; creating goofy "commercials" with Dippity-Doo in front of the big bathroom mirror as kids; laughing; singing duets together; meeting half-way between our homes for shopping;  creating tasty vegetarian meals; more laughing; and always loving and caring for those around her.  For the past several years, I've created a "Cindy Apron" to give away as an act of  remembering my sister, Cindy.  See this post for the first apron, this one for the second, and this one as the "special edition" Cindy Apron!  This year, I am making two -- the one pictured here, which will be given to someone randomly chosen, and another one given to a randomly chosen family member.  That means 2 apron give-aways!   For the family one I will make the design of your choice and color of your choice.  Check out the links above to let me know which style you like.  The one pictured will be for the public give-away.  So, let the fun begin.  All you need to do -- family, this goes for you, too! -- is leave a comment on this blog page.  I will leave the give-away open for one week.

Gerber Daisy design.

The apron ties around the neck for adjustable length, and at waist.

Remembering Cindy, with love.