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Holiday Market this weekend

Tracey Toole ·

Holiday season is here and market season as well as shopping season is in full swing. This past week we saw Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. I'm exhausted just repeating those.  This weekend is the Etsy NY Handmade Holiday Cavalcade being held at Chelsea Market. 

I will be there selling aprons, tea towels, napkins and runners.  Of course there will be some festive table linens as well. 

Elf gnomes are happy to hop around table in this reversible runner with pom poms.

BEKKO APRON

I will also be debuting a new apron, the Bekko Vendor Apron.  Of course anyone can use it but I did design it with a craft vendor in mind. Pockets for pens, scissors, iPad, hammer loop for the jewelry designer or towel loop for the chef. and a itty bitty coin pocket.

The Bekko is made is a nice medium weight cotton and the pockets are double lined with a pop fabric.

The Cavalcade will be held this weekend December 5th and 6th at Chelsea Market.  The first 100 people will receive an awesome Goody Bag!  The doors open at 10.  You can find more info here!

Aprons, Market

Handmade Holiday Market this Saturday

Tracey Toole ·

My first market of the season will be this Saturday November 14th in Park Slope Brooklyn.  The Hollyberry Craft Fair has been an annual event for almost two decades.  I have only lived in Brooklyn for 3 years and this will be my first time participating in the Hollyberry Fair.  All products at the Hollyberry will be handmade.  One of the things that attracted me to this market.  

Hollyberry Fair at Camp Friendship in Park Slope Brooklyn

The fair will be held from 10 am to 3:30 pm and is held at Camp Friendship 339 8th St between 5th and 6th Aves.  This is a short distance from the R, G and F trains at the 9th Street stop. Or you can have a tasty brunch at one of my favorite restaurants, Talde at 369 7th Ave and do some post noshing shopping. 

I will be debuting my holiday collection and my new Holiday Pink collection.  There will be table linens for Thanksgiving, Christmas and the winter season. New aprons will also be available. 

So get a head start on your holiday shopping or general gift buying and come buy local!

Hope to see ya!

Tracey

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Depression Era Aprons

Tracey Toole ·

left to right photos by: http://www.vivavintageclothing.com, pinterest

There has been an apron that I have been seeing occasionally and I have always really liked the look.  It's on trend with overall fashion as well, a simple, clean line and airy garment.  Many people are calling it a Japanese Apron or Japanese Inspired.  Actually this popular style is a classic pinafore dating back to the depression era. 

photo from https://www.flickr.com/photos/primrose_design/638670439/

The above Pickford Apron, named for Mary Pickford, Hollywood actress of the time who looked completely picturesque while wearing an apron.  Or as my mother called this, a housecoat.  The purpose was to cover up your lovely attire while doing the dirty house work.

I recently began working with a new business which I am so excited about.  They would like to try a depression era housecoat, cross apron coverall.  I love doing research and love experimenting!

Happy Tuesday's Apron!

Tracey

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Tuesday's Apron - The Peacock Cocktail Apron

Tracey Toole ·

the mini apron 

Have you heard of Amy Butler? She is a textile designer from the mid-west.  She designs beautiful,  hypnotic, prints.  With so many colors in a print, stains can hide.  With this in mind I designed this Mini Peacock Cocktail Apron, perfect for the waiter or bartender. The fabric is colorful, hides stains, a nice mid weight canvas therefore being quite durable and choice of 3 or 4 pockets.  Pockets are double sided with a clementine orange color or emerald green cotton.  Waist ties match the pocket lining.

Made in Brooklyn. 100% cotton. Available for purchase here on my website or thru etsy.com

Happy Tuesday!

Tracey

 

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Tuesday's Apron - New designs for Lucky Girl Cafe

Tracey Toole ·

Last week on Tuesday's Apron, I posted about a new client I was designing some aprons for but I couldn't yet post the completed project.  The client, Lucky Girl Cafe, in Arizona had their event so I'm happy to show you the aprons I created for them. 

The client was happy, I am happy to say! My favorite part was that I was given 4 colors to work with and the image of their logo.  Quite a gamble but  I followed my design instinct.  Sometimes you win, sometimes you don't.  I have learned in life and my career as a designer stick to your gut!

 

Happy Tuesday!