Regency Apron -New Floral Fabric

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New Ruffled Christmas Apron

Now through December 15th you can get this cute new christmas apron for 20% off the regular price. Shop this early bird sale and be one of the first to own this fun new design. Created special for this holiday season.

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New Ruffled Christmas Apron

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Dear readers/shoppers; as we move into the month of December I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone to get your holiday orders in early. All of our aprons are made to order and require a minimum of 3 days to prepare for shipping. The closer to Dec. 25th we get the longer it may take us to get your items ready. All orders placed after Dec. 10th need to ship priority mail in order to ensure on time delivery. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact us through this site. We will reply to all e-mail and comment questions with-in 24 hrs.

As always thank you for shopping with us and supporting small businesses of the USA. May your holiday season be filled with joy and blessings.

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New! Ruffled Dragonfly and Polka Dot Apron

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New! Frilly Brown and Pink Ruffled Apron

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This is one of my favorite recipes I stumbled upon accidentally while trying to figure out how to cook flounder. It’s a pretty simple recipe with really gourmet taste;

Joes Favorite Rolled Flounder Fillets (Yay! Joe!)
¾ cup butter (more or less according to taste)
1 garlic clove
3 small green onions (chopped)
12 cooked, pealed, deveined shrimp (diced)
¼ cup crumbled bread crumbs
1 Tbs. parsley (chopped)
1 Tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp ground pepper
4 to 6 flounder fillets
Hollandaise sauce (see below)

Melt 2 Tbs. of butter in a skillet and sauté garlic and green onions. Add shrimp, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper and stir to mix. Spread 2 Tbs. mixture on each flounder fillet, roll up and secure with toothpick. Bake in 10x6x2 inch baking dish for 25 to 30 minutes at 350F degrees. Brush with remaining butter.
Pour hollandaise over fish when cooked. Garnish with boiled shrimp; and reserve some of the sauce to serve separately at the table. Serves four to six.

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
Heat ¼ cup of butter until bubbly, but not browned. Put three egg yolks, 2 Tbs. lemon juice and a dash of cayenne in blender container. Cover and blend at low speed. Remove cover and slowly drizzle in butter in a slow steady stream. Turn blender off as soon as butter has been added. Pour sauce over fish.

* I had a little bit of extra filling which I used as a garnish instead of shrimp, and I used quite a bit more butter than the recipe suggest before baking and after, but either way its still pretty tasty! I also recommend making the hollandaise sauce while flounder is in the oven but close to being done.

Enjoy and don’t forget to wear your favorite apron!

NEW APRON STYLE

This flirty, scalloped bottom apron is the perfect addition to any fourth of
July outfit. This reversable apron is created in a medium weight cotton fabric,
has a scalloped bottom with a combination of pleats and gathers for a full,
fun and flirty look. A blue 26" waist band tops this blue and red design
with long straps to tie a nice bow.

Order by June 21st for a 4th of July delivery.

More aprons in this style coming soon. Let us know what you think.

NEW 4th of July apron

This flirty, scalloped bottom apron is the perfect addition to any fourth of
July outfit. This reversable apron is created in a medium weight cotton fabric,
has a scalloped bottom with a combination of pleats and gathers for a full,
fun and flirty look. A blue 26" waist band tops this blue and red design
with long straps to tie a nice bow.

Order by June 21st for a 4th of July delivery.

Farming is an on going adventure for sure! There is always something new and exciting. Although our last working was not to accomplish something we had never done before, the incredible sense of satisfaction was still there.

Four families came together last month to butcher four pigs that had been raised off the table scraps of the Stokes’ and Mathews’ family land. Though we could have each stressed, worried and worked extra hard to complete this task alone, a community effort was far more enjoyable. We ladies donned our aprons, and the men folk sharpened their knives, and we had ourselves a good ol’ fashioned pig butcherin’, like the Amish.

First I must advertise a wee bit for the gentlemen hog and lady sow. Thought, the sight that comes to mind for most, is not altogether comely and attractive. There is a general mis-conception about pigs. Many feel that they are nasty, stinky, beastly creatures that must be raised on giant feed lots. But, I am here to speak on behalf of this poorly painted breed and put pig raising back on your to-do list.

There are so many benefits to raising a pig or two. They are truly one of the most economical investments you could make living on a small homestead. They require no more space then an outdoor dog and no bonding time. They can survive mostly on the scraps from your table and garden, along with a little bit of corn.(to make good lard) If you have a garden and can your veggies, your pigs will be in hog heaven with all of the leftovers, apple peels and pea shells are just a couple.

Pigs do not stink IF you simply do not give them enough water to make a pig sty out of their pig pen. Some people like to free range their pigs, however I do not really recommend it because they burn up too many calories.

So if I haven’t redeemed this wonderful breakfast treat and sold you on raising a pink pig with floppy ears and a curly tail, go ahead and scroll down and look at all the fun we had. (after all, you can’t eat a poodle.)

All aprons worn for this day’s event were created by Amelia’s Aprons. Pictured are 2 basic kitchen aprons, but also worn were the ruffles and curves apron, and a regency style apron that we did not get pictures of. It is often handy to have extra aprons around for company to wear, especially if you engage in these types of community projects.

This  has all been a new experience for us, however it is good to grow in areas where we are weak. We have learned a lot over the past 10 days about serving others.  In serving others we don’t have time to focus on our own troubles, and our troubles in comparison to many are very small. We witnessed great devastation to the homes of our neighbors and watched as homes and cars washed down the creek in front of our house.  We are grateful for the protection that was on us and continue to serve those who may need our help.

Thank you again for your prayers and patience during this time.

Blessings

Lorrie Mathews, owner

NOTICE–ORDER DELAYS–NOTICE

Dear Amelia’s Aprons customers. Due to the recent flooding in the middle TN area, We are currently without power or water and are unable to sew or process orders. (we were able to get out to a neighboring town to send this message. ) Orders placed on or after Friday May 30th will be delayed!! All orders will be filled on a first in first out basis. We apologize for the inconvienance that this may cause. Please be patient with us as we wait for these servises to be restored. Our phone lines are patchy at best, but if you need to cancell an order you may call and leave us a message. 615-429-8355. We will send refunds as we have access to the internet.

Thank you again for your patience,

Blessings

Lorrie Mathews, owner

If you live in the Holland area, here is an event that you may want to check out. I had the great pleasure of visiting Holland about 13 years ago now, it is a beautiful country. I was sad to have missed the tulip season, but we enjoyed our stay non the less.

The Holland Sentinel
Posted Apr 07, 2010 @ 02:23 PM
Holland, MI — “Apron Strings,” the new gallery show which just opened at the Dekker Huis Museum in Zeeland features, what else — aprons.
“Apron Strings” will run all summer.
The museum is located at 37 E. Main Ave. in downtown Zeeland and is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free and donations are accepted.

Here is part of the “grandma’s Apron” poem that has been circulating around. It was part of this original post, but just did not make since to have it stuck in the middle.

“The principle use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath, because she had only a few. It dried children’s tears, wiped dirty ears as well as runny noses. It carried eggs from the coop, vegetables from the garden and apples fallen from the tree. When dinner was ready Grandma waved her apron from the porch to summon men folk from the field. “

The little moments One morning, about this same time last spring, I took a peaceful walk thru my pasture, across my creek, past the chicken coop out to my serene little pond with the long island in the center. The wind was toying with my hair and I was watching five fluffy yellow Canadian goslings trailing behind the mother and father goose. Then after awhile they scurried up the bank and I followed them back down the path towards my house. I picked a few wildflowers along the way that looked very much like the ones on my apron. I climbed on the back of my horse and trotted the rest of the way home with the wind tickling my cheeks. I am a Victorian princess in the 21st century that adorns herself in purple silk, cotton aprons and water boots who hikes about a farm. I tried to think of the best way to introduce you to my life on a farm and this picturesque April day is what came to mind. Of course a homesteader’s life is not always such a romantic bliss as what was described just now. There are the sad moments. (A loved farm creature lost.) The humorously degrading moments. (These I’ll leave to your imagination.) The maddening moments. (The laying hens eating your entire tomato crop). But during those times you simply synch your apron strings a little tighter, take off your white gloves and remind yourself that it truly is the small things that mean the most. It’s the smell of fresh baked bread, warm milk still in the pail, a note in the mail box or a bushy plant with bright red tomatoes. It’s that tiny moment when the sun is shining brightly and just that “life is good” feeling. Then just for a little moment you have the privilege of looking at the world thru rose-colored glasses. That moment, that feeling, can be few and far between. It comes and goes and bestows itself on whom it wills. As for me, no matter the season, I will continue to put on my silk dress, tie my apron strings, get mud on my boots and smile. Smile just because,…. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”~ unknown Remember to take time out of your busy day and enjoy what is around you. Whether you are in the country or the city, whether winter or spring, take a moment to breath.

“She who loves a garden loves the joys of simple living and peace on which no man can put a price.” ~ Mary Englebright

It’s that time again! The days we all look forward to with such anticipation. The days when the sun shines bright and we can feel it’s warmth on our face. We can wear a flouncy skirt and a floral apron and pick a daffodil which spring has so kindly welcomed into the world!

There is something soothing and surreal about the spring-time. It is comfort for the soul, withered by a long winter. It helps us come to the recollection that it is finally time to bloom again! I think that women every-where have always welcomes with open arms, Lady Spring.

It is pleasant to imagine Laura Ingalls Wilder walking the prairie in calico apron, feeling the same warm thoughts as I do. And it seems to me that the crocuses, daffodil’s, Iris’s and other early spring flowers that can withstand the hardships of the cold nights and last winter frost are the ones that bloom so very beautifully.

“The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things around us that the beauty of life lies.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder

~My Apron String~

I tied my apron strings and waltzed into the kitchen

To do all the things, that cans’t be kept waiting!

And there by the sink waits a mountain of dishes,

And there all just for me,

I just smile and start to sing, cuz I know;

I’ve tied my apron strings!

There never done, there never thru,

There’s always some, just for you.

But tis a happy enterprise

One that makes you ever wise,

I don’t complain;

Nope, it’s against the rules.

You might think your work is awfully cool;

But the perks of my job

Make me feel like a queen,

Once I’ve tied –My Apron Strings.

~ Renee Stokes

Inspired by women of our local Amish community, this apron was created to mimic
the Amish style. It’s full design makes it a joy to wear. No straps to tie or
pull on your neck. Apron has an open back to allow for easy over the head adornment.
One size fits most. Pictured here in a child size created in muslin. Also available
in Cotton broadcloth, for adults, juniors, children and dolls. To purchase this
apron please visit our "Amish Aprons" page here.

 To view other apron styles that are available vist our products page
here. 

The bib style apron has been created in the spirit of the 1950′s and features
4 wide trimmed pockets across the bottom. Made with cotton gingham, this apron
is light weight but durable. Available in several colors and sizes. To purchase
this apron please visit our "Bib Apron" page
here.

 To view other apron styles that are available vist our products page
here.

The Edwardian Apron was inspired by a beautiful circa 1910-1912 pattern. Created
by Jeannie Chancey of sensibility.com

We have created these aprons with Mrs. Chancey’s permission and offer it to
you in a light weight natural muslin fabric and a soft cotton broadcloth that
is sure to blend with any attire. The full bodice design of the Edwardian apron
keeps more of your clothing protected, whether you are in the kitchen or on
the farm. This apron features 2 nice sized pockets and a fitted bodice for a
feminine yet functional design. To purchase this apron please visit our "Edwardian
apron" page here.

To view other apron styles that are available vist our products page
here.