Chrissy, thanks for a wonderful package.

My package arrived and was filled with some really fun things. The apron is a ruffled black with white polka dot number. There is chartreuse bias tape around the edges. It's super cute. There was a pearl and ribbon necklace that I think is handmade for the 50s, blue and gray striped leg warmers for the 80s and it was all tucked into a tote bag that for the future.

It came from Chrissy. Thank you so much. I love it all. And you are a talented seamstress.

your package is on the way

Everything is boxed up and waiting at the post office. Besides the fringy apron, there are vintage buttons from the 50's, ribbon barrettes for the 80's and reusable snack bags for the future. This was another great swap. Thanks Shawnee.

Checkin' In!

How is everyone doing on your Back to the Future aprons? I love the few peeks we've seen ... be sure to post your fabric/pattern choices so we can all ooohh and aahhh over them! New swappers who are sending me to need to get them into the mail this weekend.

This is a funny scene from the movie .... in my memory, the mom was wearing an apron but when I watched it again, I realized it's actually a retro nursing-blouse! However, it reminds me of a smock apron (which can be flirty with fun fabric choices and trims - I've used the Lilly Apron pattern or just use Lucy's free tutorial).

The collar on Lorraine's dress is the same collar on this apron pattern I own (upper right) - Butterick B5474, bought at Joann's for $1.99.

The 50's always make me think of poodle skirts .. wouldn't you love one of these poodle skirt aprons from Cupcake Provocateur??

The 80's are very punk to me, or neon or ... Rainbow Brite!

Then for the future, I still love this fabric .. here in grey tones:

Whatever you choose, I know we'll love it!

My next swap will be a Fall/Halloween themed after this baby wraps up. If you missed this one and can't wait to get started on a new swap, my friend Sue at Country Pleasures is hosting her FIRST apron swap. Pop over and tell her Shawnee sent ya!

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Okay ladies, you have 48 hours to reply and let me know that you're still playing!!  We are about to enter the world of Back to the Future!!

One of my favorite things from the movie, a silly thing really, is how Biff would always mess up sayings.  I don't know how often I find myself repeating, "Now, make like a tree and get outta here!"  Told you it was silly!!

When I announced on Twitter about this swap (follow me @ShawneeH), I ended up being followed by @bttfquotes - this person constantly tweets lines from the movie and I love it!!

What phrases do YOU like from the movie??