Saturday, July 9, 2011

Chicken Scratch

I went "treasure hunting" today 
and here is one of the things I found and brought home.
A green Chicken Scratch apron.




Sometimes called  Gingham Lace or Snowflake Embroidery, 
Chicken Scratch is done on gingham fabric to create a lace-like design.
I think it's so pretty.   And it uses very easy stitches.




Google chicken scratch to find all sorts of images and free patterns.
And this site teaches some of the basic stitches used.



Since I'm showing aprons, I should also share this little cutie.


The tiny apron my Mommy made for me when I was a wee girl.


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21 comments:

  1. camp and cottage livingJuly 9, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I didn't realize that it was called"chicken scratch".
    I have an apron also similar to yours. It does look easy indeed.
    How lucky you are to still have the little apron your mom made for you from your childhood.
    That is a real treasure!

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  2. My Vintage MendingJuly 9, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Gayle thank you for unraveling the mystery of that wonderful work. I adore that work on those sweet vintage aprons. I have a tiny apron and a pic of my daughter licking a spoon on the counter...I need to pull that out...Thanks for sharing...wish me cool moments as we are off to Bartle tomorrow! Smiles...Renee

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  3. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    BEAUTIFUL example of chicken scratch -- lucky it found you to bring it home and love it :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  4. BirdieJuly 9, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    My teachers used to call my printing chicken scratch. Who knew it was an embroidery pattern all along?

    My nana made me an apron when I was little and I loved it. I still have it too.

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  5. PondsideJuly 9, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I like that chicken scratch. It would make a great summer table cloth too.

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  6. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)July 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Oh darling tiny apron. And for some strange reason, I have always LOVED chicken scratch. From time to time I make a piece or two - I should make a lovely tablecloth and napkin set for our new deck - in red - or in ocean water blue - both would be lovely. I do so love chicken scratch.

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  7. Sweet Bee CottageJuly 10, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Love the green gingham, but the one your mommy made for you is extremely special! Sweet post and informative. I'll have to look up "chicken scratch."

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  8. A Kitchen WitchJuly 10, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I love aprons. Those are awesome!

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  9. ClaireJuly 10, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    My goodness Gayle, fancy still having the apron your mum made you, it's soooo sweet.

    Love the gingham apron too.

    I seem to be acquiring quite a few aprons, none with chicken scratch on them, just chickens.......

    Have a great week,

    Claire :}

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  10. LynnJuly 10, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Great aprons! Chicken scratch is pretty amazing-enjoy:@)

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  11. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJuly 10, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    thanks for educating me on the chicken scratches! How sweet you have your apron!

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  12. EmilyJuly 10, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I've never heard of chicken scratch! I LOVE it. How wonderful you still have the one your mom made you!!

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  13. PomonaJuly 10, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    They are beautiful aprons - I did a pink gingham one when I was about 7, with herringboned hems, and cross stitch stars as decoration, and I still have it1

    Pomona x

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  14. DearHelenHartmanJuly 11, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Never heard that term for the white stitching on gingham but I love it - and the little apron of yours is precious.

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  15. Musings from Kim K.July 11, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I'm totally addicted to aprons and your tiny childhood apron is just a beautiful treasurer. Thank you for the background information on the fabric of your chicken scratch apron. Fascinating.

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  16. Sunny Simple LifeJuly 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    How precious. I love that you still have that sweet little apron from your mom.

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  17. Pam KesslerJuly 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I have a chicken scratch apron and I never even knew it. Mine is a red background. I always feel bad for the person who spent hours embroidering these things when I see them in the thrift stores. Good for me, but sad for them that their grandkids didn't appreciate them.

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  18. CherylJuly 12, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Ah chicken scratch... my favorite kinda apron. Did you know its also called "poor mans lace"

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  19. donnaJuly 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Thank you for sharing about chicken scratch I will have to google to learn more. Love love your wee little apron.
    Hugs
    donna

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  20. A Spoonful Of SugarJuly 31, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Your apron was a great find - love the design on it - looks like it is in great condition too!

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  21. lil red henAugust 5, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Lovely aprons~things I like to make, but never use. I posted a picture of my chicken scratch apron last year. I loved making it. Do you have other aprons to share with us?

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