Patriotic Patterns!! (Re-Post)

I thought you might enjoy this LOOK BACK  at last year's 4th of July blog post...  have a lovely holiday!

Easter Patterns!

Hop hop hop!  Spring is on its way!  Not to mention lots of great seasonal patterns available from the Pattern Patter Team. :)

Let's see what we can find.

McCall's 2656

This adorable pattern from Vogue Vixens features sweet-as-can-be hugging bunnies, plus extras of eggs, wreaths, and other decorations.

Simplicity 5870

This funny & cute little pattern features baskets, eggs, and bunnies that would make great decorations and great gifts! From Sew Betty & Dot.

McCall's 8664

This sweet pattern features a cute bunny door hanging... great gift idea!  Of course, other holidays are also included in this pattern from Purple Plaid Penguin

McCall's 9257

This pattern features a cute chickie wreath and little bunnies to make your Easter sweet!  Other holidays also included from Fragolina.  (Also at Purple Plaid Penguin!)

McCall's 9209

It's cute bunnies galore in this fun pattern from Stitching By Numbers.

Patch Press 378 B

A chubby bushel of bunnies in this sweet pattern from Linda Kay Designs.

Simplicity 356

Haha, these ultra-adorable costumes for babies or toddlers feature a cute little lamb and a hatching duck!  Who says Halloween is the only season for dress-up? :)  From Lady Diamond 46.

Simplicity 5142

So Sew Many Easter ideas in this great pattern!  Every one of them a treasure forever, from Roma's Maison.

Talented Friends #103

How about some sweet country / primitive / shabby chic bunnies for your home?  From Wits End Design. 

Simplicity 3210

Sweet Benjamin Bunny will be so welcome in your home.  From Vogue Vixens.

Vogue 1613

Easter goodies galore in this fun & adorable (and hard-to-find!) Vogue pattern from Clutterina's Shop. (Also at Cloe's Closet!)

Simplicity 7745

Bunnies dressed in their Easter Best in this fun pattern from Cloe's Closet.

McCall's 8085

You can decorate your Easter or spring table so prettily with this pattern, also from Clutterina.  (Also at Retroactive Future!)

These felt bunnies are the cutest thing ever.. and a wonderful heirloom gift... from Cloe's Closet.

Style 2421

This fluffy bunny family will hop their way into your heart, from Stitching By Numbers.

Butterick 6653

Here's a really cute pair of rabbits sure to please anybunny!   From Clutterina.

Butterick 3306

How about an extra-special Easter apron from Purple Plaid Penguin?  So sweet, and other holidays are included.

Butterick 5328

Bunnies you can dress up with multiple mix-and-match wardrobe pieces are oh-so-fun for anyone!  From Keepsake Studio.

McCall's 3500

So many fun Easter gift ideas here from Find Crafty Patterns.

Woodland Bunny from Hare's My Heart

Here's some high class bunnies from Lonestar Blondie.

Kwik Sew 1179

How about a cute bunny towel and pillow?  Special gifts from the Easter Bunny. :)  At Pitter Pattern Place.

Simplicity 8663

How about a gift bunny puppet?  :)  @ Jeanie's Shop.

McCall's 2068

How about a whole Bunny Bedroom from Frisky Scissors?  It's Sooooooo cute!

Simplicity 4503

These sweet robes have a bunny on the pocket... a great special way to celebrate.  From Vintage Needle Finds.

Simplicity 6199

Or maybe a whole bunny costume?  For somebunny special?  From People Packages.

McCall's 4208

A cute take-along bunny house with bunny dolls is perfect for the car, quiet time play, road trips, vacation, etc.  From Find Crafty Patterns.  

SO MANY CUTE IDEAS!!!

Which one do you like best?  I like them all ;)

You can find these and many more with the PATTERN PATTER TEAM!  :)

Free Pattern Friday - Holly Party Table Cloth

Here's a festive table cloth decorated with a bow and holly!

Holiday Aprons

When doing holiday baking, no proper vintage guy or gal can be without a festive holiday apron!

Thankfully, there's about a jillion options out there for your sewing pleasure.. and they make a great gift for your host or hostess, too!

Let's see what we can find.

Mail Order P186

Vintage Needle Finds has this absolutely adorable mail order pattern in stock, isn't it darling with the cute appliques?  Oh my gosh, I want one of each!

Simplicity 4180

Sandritocat has this cute apron in stock.. it only takes one yard of fabric, and you can make matching tea towels, or aprons for other seasons, too.  Little Christmas trees on gingham check is too cute!

Alice Brooks 803 (also Mail Order 522)

Here's a really somewhat bizarre Santa Head apron, as seen on The Vintage Pattern Wiki.  Selvedge Shop has a very similar pattern in stock (Design 7100).

McCall's 1982

This beautiful apron from Rose Corners features elegant reindeer and snowflakes prancing across it.

Butterick 3306

Purple Plaid Penguin has this adorable apron pattern in stock which includes tons of other holidays, too!  Be prepared for every season. :)

McCall's 1713

Redcurlz's  has this cute one in stock, with holiday decoration on the pockets.  Or are they hula girls and cherries? I really can't tell, but it looks like the other girls' on the envelope are checking it out.

Sew Betty And Dot will make sewing easy with this cut-and-sew apron fabric panel from Daisy Kingdom.  It includes a matching apron for your doll!

Simplicity 8214

This cute apron matches the table cloth, and you can make it by shopping at Retroactive Future.

Butterick 5940

Here's a surprisingly sexy pointed apron with festive bell trim.  Via Vintage Pattern Wiki.

Butterick 5092

For the gents, here's an apron with a tree.. looks like he likes it, anyway!  Picture via Vintage Pattern Wiki, in stock and available now at Hey Chica.

Simplicity 4737

You can really get into the spirit when your apron matches the table cloth!  Available from Jantiki.

DuBarry 6118

While this pattern from DuBarry isn't specifically marketed as a Christmas apron, the festive red and green colors and white snowflake-like spots certainly suggest the holiday season!  Image via Vintage Pattern Wiki.

McCall's 7062

Talk about unusual, how about these very cool Steampunk holiday aprons?!  You really can make something for almost anyone. :)  Available at The Granny Squared.

Simplicity 9649

How about some easy and cheerful aprons for you and your better half?  From Denisecraft or Pattern and Stitch.

Mail Order 1-449-T

More adorable motifs in a mail order pattern as seen on The Vintage Pattern Wiki.

Butterick 9982

This cute apron from Fancywork has great big pockets and cute stitched Christmas trees.

Color Me Mine #1213

Lonestar Blondie  has this cute mother/daughter REVERSIBLE apron in stock.. it has pockets for crayons. :) 

McCall's 8479

Here's a cute winking Santa apron from Cloe's Closet.

Simplicity 7889

Or this cute happy Santa apron from Clutterina.

Simplicity 8213

Lonestar Blondie also has this cute holiday mother/daughter apron in stock!  Also available at Hey Chica.

Simplicity 323

Anne 8665 has this adorable poinsettia-themed apron in stock.

Advance 9564

These holly trimmed and angel aprons are TOO CUTE from Midvale Cottage.

McCall's 2062 and McCall's 2264 via Vintage Pattern Wiki

I'm absolutely crazy about these 1950s family aprons from McCall's.  

On the left, gingerbread cookies gaily decorate aprons for mom, dad, sis, brother, and even the dog! Kinsey Sue has it in stock!!  

On the right, a cowboy Santa and his lasso and boots decorate mom, dad, and kiddo aprons .. totally unique!

McCall's 1991 via Vintage Pattern Wiki

Do you like this really neat apron with Santa on the roof top?  Or maybe a candy cane?

McCall 2182 via Vintage Pattern Wiki

This has subdued but elegant holiday motifs.  Classy classy!

Mail Order 7437

Another cute mail order Santa apron pattern via Kinsey Sue.

Vogue 8753

This hard-to-find Vogue pattern from Carrollonline includes many things for your holiday table besides the apron... look at those cute pot holders!

McCall's 3422

Really look like Santa or Mrs. Claus in this adorable apron from Hey Chica.

It's extra easy to sew an apron with this pre-printed fabric panel from Linda Kay Designs.

Simplicity 4213

A festive tree decorates the ruffled pocket of this cocktail apron pattern from Mom and Pop Culture Shop.

PHEW!

Okay. I'm really exhausted after all of those aprons.  Maybe it's time to take a break and make one?  Or do some baking?

Next time, I'll do the baking first so I have some cookies to munch on while I blog. :)

Happy cooking and happy sewing!

Let us know what you think. :)