House a little warmer (Marnie, speak! Good girl.)

House a little warmer

When I think of Julia, I think of clean and flattering designs with thoughtful feminine details. There's never anything fussy or kitschy, and her materials are top notch. Even in a time of pom-pom and sequined yarns, Julia's taste was merino and silk, which is why I never expected her to pick up a few yards of this fabric, when she started sewing again.

Pinup girls be damned, I'm looking at some shirtless cowboys!

But the thing is, I love this fabric. As I mentioned in the comments of her post about this fabric, a couple years ago, it reminds me of an art project I made in the 7th grade, using Jockey underwear ads. I'll leave it at that.

But that was something like 2 years ago. I'd forgotten those handsome devils and their pickup trucks. I'd forgotten, that is, until I opened my mailbox yesterday and found this:

Great googily moogily! It's topless cowboys in apron form! Do you see this? Check out those sweet little sage green pockets and long ties. There's even a little loop, perfect for holstering one's tongs or, even a hammer, were one so inclined.

Well, I loved it so much that I thought it deserved a proper photo shoot, including vintage dress, rolling pin and a bit of hamming it up for the camera.

What can I say but, thank you, Julia, this apron is the best.

Posted by Marnie on September 15, 2009 5:07 AM | Permalink

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Comments (18)

Samantha :

Awesome apron!!! Love the photos. What does Leo think of it?

Posted by Samantha | September 20, 2009 9:44 PM

Posted on September 20, 2009 21:44

mamie:

at our last meet up, julia was talking about housewarming gifts for you and mentioned the hot cowboy fabric. and i thought it would be a fabulous gift for you, you of the quirky sense of humour. so glad you like it....it looks awesome. go, j!

Posted by mamie | September 18, 2009 8:05 PM

Posted on September 18, 2009 20:05

minnie:

i just scared the cats,lol.

that's awesome!

Posted by minnie | September 17, 2009 9:42 AM

Posted on September 17, 2009 09:42

Julia:

Awww, I love your photoshoot for the apron. It's totally spot on. I had an amazing time making it for you. It reminded me of the great times we had the year I found that fabric.

Posted by Julia | September 17, 2009 8:07 AM

Posted on September 17, 2009 08:07

yarnpr0n:

Hot damn is right! Way to beat those shirtless cowboys into submission with that rolling pin. You look so coy in those photos. Loving it!
What a fantastic surprise! You are a lucky woman to have such a thoughtful friend.
p.s. Thanks for the Zappa reference. Totally made my day!

Posted by yarnpr0n | September 16, 2009 8:05 PM

Posted on September 16, 2009 20:05

Mary Lee:

Yowsah!

Would like to see the faces if THAT ONE showed up at the church supper!

Really, really delightful.

Posted by Mary Lee | September 16, 2009 4:01 PM

Posted on September 16, 2009 16:01

Diana Troldahl:

I LOVE it!!

Posted by Diana Troldahl | September 16, 2009 11:44 AM

Posted on September 16, 2009 11:44

Roxie:

But did Julia send along an appropriate apron for Leo, too?

Posted by Roxie | September 16, 2009 3:40 AM

Posted on September 16, 2009 03:40

Kathy in KS:

Uh, that looks alright, but where's your pearls? No "real" woman would be in the kitchen looking like that without proper heels and pearls? Honestly now.

Posted by Kathy in KS | September 15, 2009 7:25 PM

Posted on September 15, 2009 19:25

Susanne:

That is a hot apron. Love it.

Posted by Susanne | September 15, 2009 5:04 PM

Posted on September 15, 2009 17:04

heather:

Now that is the mark of a true friend! Hot damn is right.

Posted by heather | September 15, 2009 3:54 PM

Posted on September 15, 2009 15:54

LEO:

Oh my God that is one hell of an apron. Fantastic.