I hand embroidered this apron over 38 years ago. I remember by DH helping me trace the pattern onto the material that was taped to our picture window. lol. What a project. I don't remember how long it took me to embroider, but I know it was many months. Since I set up my sewing room I decorated my dress form with it and also put all my pins I have saved over the years around the waist band and some on the bib. Would be nice to tackel this apron with my machine embroidery now. Also take a look at the border on the wall behind the dress form. I used yard sticks! My husband also put a small wood border around them so they looked finished. I love the look.