Arctic Holiday by Debbie Mumm - Have old apron panel, but no directions
 

Ok, so....I bought an apron panel in Arctic Holiday by Debbie Mumm last year on sale somewhere. I believe this line was originally released in approx 2007. The only problem is that there are no directions. I believe the 2 squares are pocket or hot pot holders or maybe one of each. Along the bottom are 3 multicolored snowflake pattern strips and 2 stripe strips (boy say that 3 times fast! lol). Any way, I was wondering if anyone else had made this in the past and could give me some direction on what goes where. I know I could just wing it, but I would like to know how it was intended to look when finished. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.

Hmm. Since the apron body has the stripes top and bottom, I am guessing the extra stripes are for the ties, the snowflakes are for pockets, and the two squares are for hot pads. Am I close?

Hmmmm....I was also thinking that the stripes were the ties since there are 2 and they are wide enough to fold in half. It is hard to see, but the snow flakes are actually 3 separate strips. I too thought at first that the 2 large squares were pot holders, but they could be pockets. Or....since there are 3 snow flake strips...maybe 1 for a loop at top to put you head into and then one for each tie, and the stripes could be binding on the inner curve of each side of the apron top. Gee, so many choices, see why I asked for help. LOL Thanks for your input, you have definitely given me a few more choices to consider!

My guess would be the stripes are for the binding, the snowflakes are the ties and the part that goes over your head and the two squares would be pockets.

That also sounds reasonable...thanks!

I think Quiltaddict is on the right track:)

I found your apron on Ebay for $8.95 including shipping and the add says the instructions are included just in case.
I also found this picture of a different apron of DM's, that shows the squares made into pot holders and also how the binding/strings are attached. It might solidify in your mind how your pattern should go together?
http://www.mallcarts.com/images/ttw/dma2.jpg
Good Luck!

Find a coordinating fabric and cut another apron. Hem the pockets and sew them to the front. Sew the two aprons together leaving the top edge open to turn it. Clip the curves and corners and turn right side out. Add ties to the top and the sides. Fold the top edges in and top stitch closed.

Thanks so much for providing a pic, I am a very visual person.

I hadn't even thought about that, it would make the apron more protective. Which is a good thing if you are a sloppy cook like I am.

I have an apron panel...not this exact one but the one I have has the directions on it. First of all...I think you will find that the 2 squares are pot holders but you could make them into pockets, I guess. On my apron I am to 'clean finish' the edge all the way around (you know...turn under 1/4" then turn under again and stitch. There is no binding. Your longest strips at the bottom (the stripes) could be your ties for at your waistline. The other strips at the bottom (snowflake) could make the tie for around your neck. I would make it into one long strip hooked on the apron at both ends and then just pull over the head.

Thank you for the reminder....I have my apron panel all cut out but not put together yet. It has been chilly in our house...just got our new heating/cooling system installed at the end of the week. Last week it was just a tad bit too chilly to sew in my sewing room. I will work on it (and other projects) this week!

Thanks so much for your info. It really helps to hear how others have handled panels like this.
Would love to see a pic of yours when it is done.