The Kitchen Linens Book
The Kitchen Linens Book: Using, Sharing, and Cherishing the Fabrics of Our Daily Lives
The Kitchen Linens Book invites women of all ages to visit with the past. In this book, Geisel gives us an up-close look at tablecloths, dishtowels, and napkins with details and histories as fine as the stories themselves. Embroidered or hemstitched, linens or oilcloths–these are the fabrics and the memories of our mothers and grandmothers. And each one has an endearing story and a vivid history.
The Apron Book
Tie One On and Join in the Celebration of an American Icon
According to essayist, apron expert and apron archaeologist EllynAnne Geisel, aprons don’t hold us back, they take us back . . . the very reason for this simple garment’s status as a hot collectible and a must-have in the kitchen. In The Apron Book, EllynAnne provides the ultimate apron resource. Read more…
Apronisms
Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day
This little book asserts, “You can never have too many aprons or too many memories.” Apron anecdotes and aphorisms merge with quotes, photographs, and memories to offer down-home-spun, no-nonsense wisdom that is tinged with humor. For ultimate giftability, the book’s case wrap mimics fabric. Read more…
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About EllynAnne Geisel
Since first tying on domestic armor just nine years ago, apron expert and essayist EllynAnne Geisel has gathered more than 400 aprons and apron memories from across America. She celebrates the spirit of the men and women who wore aprons through her traveling exhibit, Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections.
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The Mama Mia apron has arrived — My S.O. brought it home after work! It’s just as lovely as I thought it would be. Read more…
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SEW IT ALL / Awesome Aprons:
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EllynAnne Geisel shows how to make an apron using vintage linens, featuring a ruffled border.
Apron Chronicles Exhibit
A Patchwork of American Recollection
Apron Chronicles is a traveling exhibit comprised of 46 photographs, text in story form and 155 vintage aprons.
Your Apron and Linen Stories
Celebrating Aprons and Linens
Hi EllynAnne,
I wanted to share this photo with you. It was taken by my father at my grandparent Crawford”s house in Memphis, Tennessee on Christmas Day in the late 1950′s. My grandmother is standing next to my grandfather who is seated at the head of the table. My dad’s cousins are the other two ladies standing and all three women are dressed to the nines and wearing their freshly laundered and ironed ‘fancy’ aprons for the holidays. My grandmother likely made them and embroidered the designs on them. I can almost smell the homemade yeast rolls on the table, along with all the pies I know are sitting in the kitchen waiting for their turn at the table. Oh to go back and rejoice in those days again.
Thank you for bringing back the memories!
Christi Crawford-Partee
the Ozark Mtns, Arkansas Read more….
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“For four years I toted an old laundry basket full of aprons hither and yon, and what I discovered is everyone knows what an apron is and everyone has a story to tell.”
“Nothing dresses up for a fancy to-do like an apron. It’s like it puts on its lipstick and a slick pair of heels and it’s ready to party!.”
EllynAnne chats with apronology editor Beth Livesay:
Testimonials
Accolades for EllynAnne’s Keynote Presentations, Fundraising Events and Traveling Exhibit
“Your way of gathering stories helped us to look at humble items as a way to talk with ourselves, talk with our consumers and to learn to really listen. Stories that would be lost are now out of the apron drawer and honored for their truth, thanks to EllynAnne Geisel. We are happy for anyone to contact us about the exhibit Apron Chronicles and EllynAnne.”
~ Nancy Cox, Concept Innovation Mgr & Gloria Kirchhoff, Textile Studio Mgr. , Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO
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Aprons. Note Cards. And More.
I love creating each apron and I guarantee you will be delighted with your purchase. —EllynAnne Geisel
Each apron is handmade with love. The notecards feature vintage aprons & snapshots with quotes provided by contributors to the Apron Chronicles. The dishware is inspired by the vintage apron patterns in EllynAnne’s collection.
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I am very conscious of the hard work that goes into an original creative effort and the copyright which protects that work. I would appreciate the same awareness to the photos, images and writings which appear here. Unless specifically stated as complimentary and downloadable, please resist copying all other content. Thanks so very much. xxea
Smoochie Apron – as Seen in Vogue – is again AVAILABLE!
EllynAnne’s Smoochie as featured in VOGUE, is again available.
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Apron Memories Audio/Video Clips:
Appearances:
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Charlotte Museum of History February 18, 2012 to September 16, 2012 March 1 & 2 In-School Art and Writing Programs March 3 – Family Day Activities at The Charlotte Museum March 8 – Gallery Lecture at The Charlotte Museum Visitors will tour the exhibit prior to a gallery lecture with EllynAnne Mercer Museum – October 12, 2012 – January 13, 2013
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News/Press
The American Interest magazine
March/April 2011 issue with a 5 page feature on The Apron Chronicles by EllynAnne Geisel. Click Here to Read
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