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| quiltee |
Posted - Mar 24 2017 : 10:29:27 AM
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This swap is for mini-aprons made with patriotic-theme in design or fabrics. When making aprons for your fellow swappers, please remember to make something that you would like to receive. We love embellishments - buttons, trims, pockets, lace, ruffles, etc, but they are not always necessary depending on the design of the apron. Future themes throughout the year will be Halloween, Christmas, and "Party" styles. Plan ahead, find fabrics in your stash, and join in when you can. Youu can always make some mini aprons ahead for these topics when you have spare time. NOTE: They do not all have to be the same - different is fun, too! Use up your scraps and be creative.
Please take a look at the cute aprons from a previous farmgirl mini-apron swap. Read the comments and you will see Grace's collection of mini-aprons here: http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?whichpage=0.84&TOPIC_ID=77791#915025
NOTE: There are patterns available for mini-apron ornaments - Simplicity 1957 and Simplicity 2748. There are also free crochet and other mini apron patterns on Pinterest. You can use these or design your own half-aprons or full bib-style aprons. Farmgirls LOVE embellishments!
For all you crocheters, out there, here is a cute adaptable apron some of you may like. I'm going to give it a try and make me one. LOL!
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/liquid-dish-soap-apron
Look down the page. I love the red and white version.
and more:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-aprons
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dishsoap-apron
and this looks like a great book of small crocheted aprons, though they are not mini. The cover says they are towels:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/annie-potter-presents-apron-strings-kitchen-towels
Sign-ups start now: March 24
Sign-ups end: Noon, Wednesday, April 12
Important! Mail out to Linda by: Friday, May 5
NOTE: Your aprons, postage and return envelope must arrive BEFORE May 10 so I can sort them, mail them back out, and you can get them before Memorial Day and then can get double use for Independence Day! This is because I leave for a 2-week vacation and want to get them out before I leave - or you all have to wait.
Here are the criteria:
1. You will make a mini apron - either half-apron or full bib-style apron - for each farmgirl who signs up (# depends on signups). Finished apron size is approx. 5" wide and 5-6" long depending on style (Note: my half aprons start at 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" and are gathered to a 5" waist) ... not including the ties... ties on each side should be about 6-8"(not incl.waistband) so the aprons can be tied onto an object for display. The bib aprons are about 6-1/2" to 7" long, not counting the neck strap. You might want to add a pocket and tuck a little note inside. You will be getting one of your mini-aprons back. Be sure to sign your mini-aprons.
2. You will send me your set of mini aprons.
3. You will also include a Self-addressed, stamped (with postage stamps) envelope with the same amount of postage as your envelope costs to mail, plus include $1.00 cash to cover the cost of mailing your mini aprons back to you. The extra dollar will cover cost of extra weight that different trims might add. NOTE: Depending on how embellished your aprons are compared to the others, postage could be quite a bit more.
4. I will divide up the mini aprons, and mail your mini aprons back to you.
I will list names of those who sign up and let you know the final total!
Let's have some fun with these!
Farmgirls Participating:
Linda (quiltee)- aprons received
Grace (katmom) - aprons received (she's an over-achiever)
Marilyn (TexasGran) - aprons received (cute & different fabrics!)
Shannon (hudsoninaf) - aprons received (love these)
Dianna (suny58) - aprons received (love soldier info sheets)
Deborah (buzzn bee) - aprons received (WOW! So cute!!)
Darlene (Healing Touch) - aprons received (love your labels)
Deborah (dmeyer) - aprons received (love all the different ones)
Debora (Debi Carr) - aprons received (so cute!)
Christine (wolfcastle) -
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| quiltee |
Posted - May 20 2017 : 12:08:18 PM
Debra-the swap is over. Do you mean for the animal print fabric swap?
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 6:44:24 PM
O beautiful for spacious skies.......I love my aprons! So cute! Thank you all for these treasures. On to all the next minis! Hugs to all you lovelies!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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| TexasGran |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 6:20:37 PM
The good ole USA is a pretty good place.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| katmom |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 4:46:10 PM
I hear ya,, my dad was a 2pack a day smoker... uugh!
I think it is safe to say, no matter where we live here in the US,,, there are weather issues... just depends on what one can tolerate...
In SO. Cal it's earthquakes and fire storms,,, in Central CA, droughts one year and flooding the next and earthquakes... where I lived in eastern Washington it's ice storms and 5ft of snow! lol! In Kansas, tornados,,, East coast, hurricanes... yep we all get something... but I still love living in the USA...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| TexasGran |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 4:08:19 PM
That is very interesting Grace. I never smoked but grew up with a dad who did. I guess most men smoked in the 1950s and 60s. I remember when I rode the bus back to college after Thanksgiving in 1961, the bus was so smokey and my clothes and hair stunk when I emerged. My husband smoked for some years then just quit. Thank goodness. About three years ago he bought a wood stove, because he was cold. So now every winter in January I get bronchitis and wheezing. I have learned to use essential oils and other natural remedies to get rid of it. Because we are surrounxed by hay fields, which get fertilizer and weed killer treatments every spring...well it is not good for wheezing. So I understand your need to leave the mountain. We live in a rolling hills area. This property is higher where the houses are but drops of gradually. In the summer there is a dramatic change to a cooler temp in the evenings when we go down to the barn. We have grass fires, caused by people, vehicles and trains...some of the worst ones were caused by electric lines slapping together and sparking out on ranches. Tornadoes and big hail are threats. Thankfully I have not personally had bad damage from either. It gets really hot in August and then we have Indian Summer in Sept. And Oct?
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| katmom |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 12:59:35 PM
Oops! I forgot to answer your question.... back in 1988 -late 1990'
we use to come up here for family get aways... and we had dear friends who lived and still do, so we always said we would move here and 4 yrs later we did.
Coarsegold is about 25miles to the entrance of Yosemite National Park.
and Bridalveil Falls is the famous and icon falls that you see associated with Yosemite.... and rightfully so...it is spectacular!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| katmom |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 12:54:10 PM
Oh Marilyn....
living in the mountains has it's pros & cons...
Green tree filled mountains and wild flowers... here it's mostly poppies and lupin, pine and oak trees.... but with that beauty comes heavy rains and snow depending on your elevation...and the threat of mountain wild fires..... because this is a community dependent on tourist... it can be annoying at times...but they are our main source of revenue.
I love the wild life but does make it hard to have out door pets...and I get angry when I hear people say something dumb like
'lost another cat/dog ' to the coyotes again... well No Duh! Don't leave your pets outside unattended!
But for me, I have come to discover that living up here aggravates my COPD... and no, I am not nor haver ever been a smoker! Uugh!
in the cold weather days everyones fireplace/chimney are smoking and all the burn piles really get me.... so for my health I need to get oof the mountain...
but I will miss all the lakes and spring waterfalls....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| TexasGran |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 11:25:14 AM
I know Grace. Mine are ready, waiting for a final count. Right now I just want to sleep...It seems I just don't get enough of the deep restful sleep. Soon though, I hope to saw some logs.
How did you end up in the mountains of California? I think it must be beautiful. Is it cool? Do you have the beautiful flowers like they
Grow in Los Angeles, etc. Are You near Tahoe??? I remember the very tall Shasta daisies I saw there. My sister was in a hurry to go eat or go to a show, while I am piddling along looking at the beautiful flowers and landscaping.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| katmom |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 09:26:40 AM
Has everyone received their patriotic minis?
They are all sew cute! And now to patiently wait for our fearless swap mama to return from her vacation get away sew we can start sending in our "Animal " themed mini 's....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| katmom |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 11:04:15 PM
And they didn't wash well... hand washed and ironed on a barely warm setting.... but like you said... super cute over 'suzie homemakers' LBD with heels and pearl necklace!
(LBD=little black dress)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| TexasGran |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 10:52:17 PM
I guess they did their party prep in a regular apron, then cleaned up, put on party clothes and a special apron. They are so fancy and darling too.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| quiltee |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 10:20:18 PM
I have several out of the chiffon-tpe fabric. They are cute, but definitely not made to protect the clothing worn undereath. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| katmom |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 10:17:36 PM
lol!,, just me, the kat a glass of wine and some fabric... lol!
I recall my mom calling them, 'Hostess Aprons" for the card club,,, but for evening, 'cocktail aprons'
but no matter what you call them,, they are just too cute!
I have a couple that are out of that chiffon type fabric... with lace trimings... like you said,,, didn't protect ones clothing,,, but sure looked cute!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| quiltee |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 10:10:56 PM
LOL! Again you are an over achiever.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| katmom |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 10:09:44 PM
I made a proto type today and am pretty pleased with how it turned out....
sew,,, Bring it On! I am ready to party up and get to stitchin'
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| quiltee |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 9:44:25 PM
I don't see a link, Marilyn, but I went to Pinterest and looked. Yes, they would probably be Hostess Aprons. Anything that is cute, perky, playful (?), and probably wouldn't do anything to keep your clothes clean. LOL! I already know what fabric(s) I will be using, and hope it turns out like I think I want it to do.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| TexasGran |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 8:07:43 PM
You have probably already pinned these, but this morning early I pinned a bunch of vintage apron patterns from the 1950's. It seems what we are calling party aprons may have been Hostess Aprons in the 50s.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| katmom |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 7:53:43 PM
Dianna,,, lol! spelling was not my strong suit,,, and I was to lazy to get up and walk allll the way down the hall to my sewing room to re-read the little paper print out.... besides,,, then I would have to walk allll the way back to the office... lol!
Darn,, wish you could join us for the next 2 swaps,,, but totally get it.... I just planted 4 more 6pks of Zinnas for my butterfly garden out at the front of our property.... and wore me out! lolol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| suny58 |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 6:16:43 PM
I'll join in on the fall aprons, k Linda?? Summer garden and landscaping has me all a flutter! SO love the ones I have! I would love to see this 'continue' next year with new themes and holidays?
Farmgirl #7703
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 6:14:08 PM
chuckle...'iwo jima'
Farmgirl #7703
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| katmom |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 4:18:25 PM
Christine,,, I think we it was decided to do "Party Apron minis"... I am already digging thru my stash to see what I can come up with.. lol!
Poor Linda,,, trying to keep us in line! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| wolfecastle |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 11:40:05 AM
Linda,
I think I might hang it at work, everyone really enjoys checking them out. We own a small family business, sheet metal fabrication, so having something girly is always fun. I didn't join the animal print swap due to the timeline on that one, but I am looking forward to what will be next!
Much Love-
Christine
Farmgirl #958
www.wolfecastle.blogspot.com
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| katmom |
Posted - May 13 2017 : 08:45:08 AM
I love the 'Iro Jima' (spelling?)... tuck in... Thank you....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| quiltee |
Posted - May 12 2017 : 8:38:12 PM
Christine Are you going to hang them in your office? I'm glad your office mate liked them. It's a great way to show our farmgirl patriotic spirit. Have you signed up for the animal swap yet?
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| quiltee |
Posted - May 12 2017 : 8:35:35 PM
They ARE very cute - and oh so patriotic! They are super for showing our patriotism.
I'm so glad everyone loves them. Only 4 more themes (animals, fancy, fall, and Christmas) and then we are done with mini aprons. :-(
Those of us in since the beginning will have over 80 mini aprons. WOW!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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