batik apron for Secret Santa

[just_teachin]

I'm on several parenting boards online, and one had a Secret Santa exchange. The person I was assigned to is Muslim, so holiday things were out.

As soon as I read she liked batik prints, I knew what I wanted to do. The fabric store near me has well over 150 batik bolts- just gorgeous! I looked at her list of "liked colors" and chose these two. It was really hard to get a good picture, though.

The wrapped presents in the pockets are a really cool standing spatula and some small packages of spices from Penzey's spices. (REALLY great spices if you've never had them before!)

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m219/musictchr1/Embroidery/IMG_6153.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m219/musictchr1/Embroidery/IMG_6156.jpg

This is the best representation of the colors (at least on my monitor):
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m219/musictchr1/Embroidery/IMG_6170.jpg

[Sew So Happy]

That is neat how you thought outside the box like that. The fabric choice is really neat and what you put in the pockets is a great idea. Good job!

[Ole' Girl]

Very nice. You are so talented.

[just_teachin]

Thanks, everyone.

Honestly, the photos don't do the fabric justice... and they weren't my favorite prints there, but they fit the colors she liked.