| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| katmom |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 2:23:36 PM
~~ Aprons ~~
The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath,
but along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was
Even used for cleaning out dirty ears.
Aprons
I don't think our kids know what an apron is.
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy
Chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids.
And when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow,
bent over the hot wood stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas
Had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen
From the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will
Replace that "old-time apron" that served so many purposes.
HAPPY NATIONAL APRONS DAY IN MAY.
(sorry I do not know who wrote this sweet tribute to the Apron but I just had to share it with you all)
tata-4-now
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| Kathie |
Posted - May 17 2007 : 10:35:00 AM
Terrific!!!! i absolutly love it!!!
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 10:32:22 AM
You bet Julia! Hugs, Maryjane Lee
"Cherish the memories and in our hearts they shall live forever!" |
| Julia |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 09:55:52 AM
Makes ya proud, huh?
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 11:21:04 PM
To cute Julia! Hugs, Maryjane Lee
"Cherish the memories and in our hearts they shall live forever!" |
| katmom |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 11:16:40 PM
Julia,
I luuuuvvvvv your "flags".... hmmmmm...maybe I need to make another apron---Red/White & Blue for July 4th...
thanx for giving me an idea...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 12:20:11 PM
Woo hoo!!! Hooray for Julia!!! Woo hoo!!!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| Julia |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 12:02:24 PM
Hi girls! Here is my "flag" photo I promised. I was rather proud of myself for flying high my colors! Sorry I didn't get it posted yesterday but it was to gorgeous to be at the computer.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
| Libbie |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 06:42:03 AM
Okay, farmgirls - today is NATIONAL APRON DAY! TIE ONE ON!!! - and post a photo if you can !!!
XOXO, Libbie
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - May 11 2007 : 5:32:06 PM
Back to the buttons idea, how about just printing some of the graphics that were shared above on photo paper, then using some laminating paper (available at office-supply stores) to cover, and glueing on a pin back from a fabric store? Use a paper-cutting knife to cut for straight edges or even the scrapbook pinking shears....
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - May 11 2007 : 3:48:32 PM
SSSSHHHHHH....Kathy, don't tell everybody about your special deal. ThenI'll have to sell them to everybody for $16!!! (Ha yourself)
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| Kathie |
Posted - May 11 2007 : 2:48:20 PM
I love it !!!!
Such a Deal For $16.00!!! ( Ha!)
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - May 11 2007 : 10:59:12 AM
OK, ladies, I have completed the first checkbook cover. This link will take you to it:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/etceterinidoctor/photo/294928804374739736/0
They come in a clear vinyl cover and sell for $4 plus 2 - 39cent stamps or 78 cents for postage. You can pay me by Paypal (my name is Petreader) or send me a check. They should be ready to ship by early next week. First come, first served!
I hope you like them - more to come.
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| Kathie |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 12:01:44 PM
It's just the price he'll have to pay being married to a True Blue Farm Girl!!.. !
Can you imagine my guys face the 1st time he ripped out a curious Geouge check.. ? wow.. what a look i got!
I suggest you split the box up & he gets the numbers from the top of the box.. & you get the numbers from the bottom.. & when you meet in the middle.. You order a new box!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| mima |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 11:16:59 AM
Sounds great- I wonder if my hubby will enjoy carrying around a farmgirl checkbook! We share the checkbook! HeeHee! |
| Kathie |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 11:15:18 AM
See.. your so good to me!!
THIS.. is why i just LOVE it here!!!
You all are SO much like my own Sisters!!!
Brats!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 11:08:44 AM
OK, Kathy - you can pay $16 (lol). It's a clear vinyl with a collage insert and the phrase, of course. I"ll have them ready by early next week and post again.
Thanks gals!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| Kathie |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 11:02:25 AM
Oh i do like that!!..
Yes.. i think $4.00 is plenty cheap enough..
Is it going to be cloth.. or what?
yes.. $4.00 is way cheep.. I know i think i paid like $16.00 for my last one.. & it wasn't even leather.. it was just a vinyl thing.. ( Curious George..) i thought i was he only one that still used checks anymore!! i have my debit card.. but i love the stupid pictures.. so i still order the checks!
yes.. lets do the check book covers too!
I'm trying to fiddle with the Tea Towels & the Bias tape but you know I'm so clumsy.. they just don't look quite right..
( i am so addicted to Bias Tape right now! )
OH.. !! I got the book last night for Mothers day from my husband!!! i'll have to remember to post that somewhere! Isn't he such a Pumpkin? Mary Janes Stitching Room Book!! see..I wasn't too far off track.. book.. bias tape.. towels..aprons.. it eventually came back around again..
Sorry!!
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 10:42:46 AM
count me in Patricia!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 10:34:46 AM
You girls are great ~ so refreshing and fun! But to get back to topic for a moment (lol) I'm working on checkbook covers right now that have my world famous saying with an aproned lady. Anybody interested in that? $4 plus postage (probably under a dollar). More coming!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| mima |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 09:34:05 AM
So funny! You're right we should start a new topic! Best klutz moments/ tatoos and piercings /midlife crisis etc!!!!!Do you think they'd kick us off the boards??? |
| Kathie |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 09:12:18 AM
I'll be 47 this summer.. & i have a scab on my knee from falling down the other day because i was too busy looking at something in my sisters garden & missed a step.. WHO does this?? I'm an idiot! And nosy too! I trip on my own feet for God's sake!
I got a new bike last fall.. want to know why?
Because i wrecked & fell off my other one by miss calculating the stupid curb!.. went sailing right over the stupid handle bars!! & bent the entire bicycle frame when i wrecked it!!!
& yes.. of course I had an audiance..
misery...
AND I had on these hideous coral colored capris so when i went into the bushes head 1st My rear end was sticking up.. My daughter said i looked like Whinnie the Pooh stuck looking for honey!
ok.. I have to stop doing this here!!
APRONS!!
I get off the subject too much!!
We need to start a subject about stupid or clumsy things you do..
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| mima |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 08:57:25 AM
You sound just like ME! I'm klutz and some of my funniest stories are all the dumb things I've done! |
| Kathie |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 08:45:33 AM
YOU are funny!! anytime i see a post from you I have to quik go see what your doing!
Yeah.. we'd have alot of fun..
I do like to make people laugh though.. seems my best stories are always about myself though.... stupid things I've done.. *sigh*..
I'll have to tell you some one day.. like getting stuck up in the tree.. i really am a clutz too.. besides being a ding bat..!
I called in sick today.. had a horrible Migraine last night.. but started feeling better about an hour ago.. so.. i think I'm going to go start on another Lumber Jack Apron!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| mima |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 08:24:56 AM
You are so funny! Wish we could have coffee! We'd be laughing all over the place! |
| Kathie |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 07:47:33 AM
I'm thinking NOT! My hip!
Ya know.. I remember when i was younger & i looked at a certain size & looked at my sister. & i said.. Wow.. if i ever get to be THIS size.. you better tell me!! or... just shoot me!! well, naturally i am well past that size.. & i also remember looking at women I wondering when does this happen, that your butt starts growing up your back? .. I can't remember the exact date of course.. except i know that my daughter is forever on my case to stop wearing my pants so high now!! I tell her that THIS IS WHERE MY WAIST IS JENNIFER!! Just under my Bra!! So.. i wish i could remember the exact moment this happens. & i could go back & stop it.. but i don't..
So.. no Mima.. Not The hip.. because I think that may really be my rib or armpit..
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
