quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 8:19:19 PM
NOTE: There will be a second mini apron swap in a few weeks. Keep in touch. Check here to unsubscribe from this topic.
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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. http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?whichpage=0.84&TOPIC_ID=77791#915025 Let me know if you would be interested in doing a mini apron swap. Sign-ups start now. We would like 15-20 people (or 15-20 sets - you can sign up to do 2 sets).
NOTE: The 15-20 is an approximate number - it depends on the number who sign up. If we do not get that many after the 2-week sign-up period, we will go with how many we have. However, we will stop at 20!
The first swap will be for aprons with typical apron fabrics. Then, if there is continued interest, we can do swaps for Patriotic, Halloween, Christmas, and Western styles.
NOTE: There are patterns available for mini-apron ornaments - Simplicity 1957 and Simplicity 2748. There are also free crochet patterns on Pinterest. You can use these or design your own half-aprons.
Sign-ups start now: January 18 Sign-ups end: Noon, Wednesday, February 1 Mail out by: Wednesday, March 1 NOTE: I would like your aprons, postage and return envelope BEFORE March 10 so I can sort them and mail them back out.
Here are the criteria: 1. You will make 15-20 mini aprons (depending on signups). Apron size is approx. 5" wide and 5-6" long depending on style ... not including the ties... ties on each side should be about 6-8"(not incl.waistband) so the aprons can be tied onto a object for display. You might want to add a pocket and tuck a little note inside. You will be getting one of your 20 back. 2. You will send me your set of 15-20 aprons. 3. You will send a Self-addressed, stamped envelope with the same amount of postage as your envelope costs to mail, + $1.00 to cover the cost of mailing your 20 different aprons back to you. The extra dollar will cover possible different trims other aprons may have that would add weight. 4. I will divide up the mini aprons, and mail 15-20 mini aprons back to you.
So - please let me know of your interest. I will list names of those interested and we will go for it!
Let's have some fun with these!
Interested Farmgirls: Linda (quiltee) - aprons Received Grace (KatMom) - aprons Received Marilyn (TexasGran) - aprons Received Shannon (hudsoninaf) - aprons received Daizy (Daizy) - aprons received Dianna (Suny58) - aprons received Rebecca (LadyBek) - aprons received Debbie (LilDebbie) - aprons received Beth (Beth Jones) - aprons received Diana (Gramadinah) - aprons received Joyce (GinghamGirl) - aprons received Anna (Arichards) - aprons received Karen (kkprice) - aprons received Brenda (LavenderRose) - aprons received RoDonna (kymomma4) - aprons received
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."
Edited by - quiltee on Mar 13 2017 2:29:09 PM
quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 8:20:21 PM
I'm at the top of the list.
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."
quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 8:45:02 PM
I am looking forward to this - no matter how many swappers we get. Thank you so much for joining in.
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."
quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 8:52:02 PM
Here are some comments from Grace - she has been in this swap before, and is the one who got me to start this swap. LOL!
I think a 1-2 week sign up time is good enough and then 1 month to make and send the aprons to you along with a pre-addressed and stamped return envelope. She says to use a padded 8x10 manila envelope. The return one can be folded in half and inserted into the main mailer. On the pre-addressed return padded envelopes, put the postage that is on your envelope along with your name and address in BOTH the To and From sections.
Grace says she can cut out and stitch up 15-20 aprons in an afternoon... so if you set aside one day for cutting, another day for stitching, and yet another day for decorating, they should be able to have them in the mail within 30 days.
She suggests you make their aprons w/a pocket and tuck in a tiny note with your name on it so the recipients will know who made the apron. or add a tag on the back with your name.
Let's have fun with this!
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."
This will be fun and a great way to use up my stash. Please add me to the list. Thanks. I will cut this weekend.
Hugs and prayers, Daizy #1093 Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.} A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron?? www.poorhouseparadise.blogspot.com
hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts
Ok...I cute out 7 minis... I sewed up my proto-type mini apron... and pretty pleased with it. so I might sew the other 6 tomorrow...and embellish them on another day.... Oh and I did add a pocket and will be adding pockets to all of them to tuck in a note (my name, date, made for the MJF swap & a hug)
I can certainly cut out more as the number of swappers increases.... just excited to get a few done.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
Ladybek9756
True Blue Farmgirl
882 Posts
Rebecca
Linneus
Maine
USA
882 Posts
Posted - Jan 23 2017 : 1:08:50 PM
Linda, Please include me in this swap. I now have my craft room set up and will have time to do this. It looks like a lot of fun. Becky
May the stars carry your sadness away. May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, and may hope forever wipe away your tears. Farm Girl of the Month December 2016
Rebecca,,,, you are in...welcome and have fun, if you have any questions just message Linda and or myself... Linda is traveling right now and when she gets to wifi she will add yours and Deb's names.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
Hi Daizy, I just wanted to let you know I sent you a message. Hope your having a great day.
quote:Originally posted by Daizy
Hay there.
This will be fun and a great way to use up my stash. Please add me to the list. Thanks. I will cut this weekend.
Hugs and prayers, Daizy #1093 Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.} A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron?? www.poorhouseparadise.blogspot.com
quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts
Posted - Jan 23 2017 : 8:22:25 PM
Gotcha, Debbie and Rebecca! Thanks for joining.
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."
Edited by - quiltee on Jan 23 2017 8:23:48 PM
quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts
Posted - Jan 24 2017 : 07:30:49 AM
Woohoo! 8 now. Can't wait to get home and make mini aprons. I found my simplicity patterns. It's amazing how much fabric it calls for for one apron. I'm sure I can make more from same amount of fabric. Lol.
When we get closer to signup cutoff date I will ask if anyone might want to make 2 sets.
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."
Mini-apron swap #1 SIGN-UPS CLOSED
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 8:19:19 PM
