The Seasoned Homemaker

Today, I wanted to make an apron that was a true reflection of Spring. It needed to be colorful, bright, and cheerful. I wanted it to stand out and announce itself when seen. My reason: I am thinking of putting this apron up on the Tie One On blog. The theme for this apron showcase is "spend no money" to make your apron. This fabric and all of the trims have been sitting in my stash for months, so it is eligible. But, I have never felt it calling...until today. It reminded me so much of an Emily Dickinson poem about Spring...

A Light exists in Spring

Not present on the Year

At any other period —

When March is scarcely here

A Color stands abroad

On Solitary Fields

That Science cannot overtake

But Human Nature feels...

While my apron does not really say anything about frugality, I am hoping that this it will "stand abroad on Solitary Fields" if I decide to put it on the Tie One On blog!