Heirloom Apron

Years ago my Grandma gave me an apron crocheted by my Great Grandma Dora. It has been sitting in a trunk, but I have thought of it so often, and wanted to find some way to show it off. It is too beautiful to be left in a trunk. I have even tried to figure out if there was any way I could wear it without it looking like a costume. I still haven't given up on that, but haven't been brave enough to do it either! Last week I did find a way to 'show-it-off'!
I am working on moving into my own little basement suite, busily setting up house. This summer has been especially nice since I haven't been pressured to find a job right away. (Note: The job thing must become a higher priority from here on in.) I have had time to clean and decorate, help out with summer camps and spend time with friends and family.

I needed to fill the space by the kitchen door, and remembered my Great Grandmother's apron. I am guessing that it was made around 1920. I painted a canvas red with acrylic, and then stitched the apron on. I love the block of color combined with the obviously heirloom piece. Roots and family heritage are things that are easily disregarded, but I love being able to remake them so that they are still valuable and applicable in my life. After all, they are a large part of explaining who I am now, whether I accept that or not.