Farewell But Not Goodbye

Welcome to Dorothy's Aprons & Handmade Memories!

After five great years of being the apron lady, it's time to take a reprieve.

Business being what it is for all small businesses out there, and the "busy-ness" of raising two young boys, a teenager, and not raising but being a loving by-stander and supporter to a 22 year old, a husband, being a gluten free chef, and keeping a home, it was time to shut down the website and say adieu for now.

Being the person that I am, I NEVER say NEVER, so I can't say that I won't be back and perhaps in some new and inventive form.

I also refuse to say that aprons will lose their appeal....everything old is new again, and fashion is as cyclical as the seasons.

I also can't say that i'm not a bit wistful about it all, and that there aren't days where I miss sewing up aprons. However, now is not the time or the season for me to continue.

I can't thank my dedicated customers, and all the wonderful enquirers enough for their patronage, wisdom and wonderful, heartwarming and often personal stories.

Feel free to email me with questions et al. I answer every email I receive.  If you are interested in the pattern book you can purchase it direct through the link below.

About Dorothy's Aprons

I started Dorothy’s Aprons because not only do I feel aprons are practical, I feel they are reminiscent of a more gentle time that seems to be long gone by.
When my son was just a few months old, one of the first things he noticed and enjoyed was the bright pattern on my apron. I thought then about what a lost treasure aprons are, and how I would like to share that treasure with others.
I named the business after my grandmother, Dorothy, who went home to be with the Lord (and Grandpa) in April 2003. I think of her and miss her everyday. When I think of my grandmother, I can see her picture perfect, in her rural country kitchen, wearing her apron, which she only took off to "go out," and at the end of the day. My own mother was a working single mother who passed away unexpectedly when I was 13. At that time I went to live with my grandmother and grandfather, which was a familiar place since I had spent every day off from school and vacation there since birth! I am so blessed to have had them both in my life.
My grandmother gave me so much, and taught me everything about faith, life, responsibilities, loyalty and all the facets of keeping a home. One of my first sewing jobs was to go through her button box of wonders at around age five or six, and run my fingers through the cool buttons and choose one or two to sew on a scrap of fabric (now that’s busywork!). She taught me how to bake, cook, sew, garden, take care of babies, and how to have faith, everyday, even when the chips are down.My grandmother influenced every aspect of my life. (Grandpa was extra special too, that’s another story……I just couldn’t be as passionate about farming equipment as he was, so I chose aprons instead! Sorry Gramp!), and so I couldn’t imagine not honoring my grandmother by naming this business after her. I know she is still there looking out for me and I hope she is honored by and proud of the products I am offering in her namesake.