Every Apron is a Gathering Apron

Every day I tie on my apron, not just to protect my clothing from splatters in the kitchen and not just to have a handy place to wipe my hands when called to the phone, but also for gathering. Traditionally, a gathering apron is worn while gathering produce from the garden or eggs from the hen house. But, take my word for it – every apron is a gathering apron. Now, just what do I gather in my apron(s)?

• truly I collect produce from the garden – cucumbers and melons, tomatoes and peppers, green beans and squash, and the list goes on.
• eggs from the hen house – oh, yes, I have! although the gathering of eggs has fallen mainly on the shoulders of my children (have to give credit where credit is due)
• not just eggs, but fluffy little chicks, cheeping and peeping
• solo socks and stray mittens that might be looking for their mates
• the armful of ingredients that must find their way from the pantry to the counter top so we can prepare dinner
• warm, freshly scented laundry straight from the dryer ready for folding
• game pieces, hair bows, legos and greeting cards and masterpieces that have been left to pile on the counter but need to be cleared pronto because company is coming!
• sticky hugs and sloppy kisses from little one
• brightly colored zinnias cut fresh from our garden border
• letters, cards and packages, and yes junk mail and bills that arrive so conveniently at the end of our lane
• newborn grandbabies as they are squeezed and snuggled by loving little aunts and uncles
• turtles that have wandered into the yard and are waiting for their new yet temporary cardboard box home
• pencils and papers and workbooks when we choose to spend our school hours out on a blanket in the sun rather than indoors

This list is only the beginning. What do you gather in your apron, because every apron is a gathering apron. Are you in need of a gathering apron? I really like this easy-to-follow pattern from Little House Living and might be just what you are looking for.

For more inspiration you can visit my Aprons board on Pinterest. This is the fourth in my Aprons – a 31 Day Series. You’ll find them all listed by clicking on the image below.

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