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Stitching & Crafting Room:  your FAVORITE style of apron?  |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 10:04:51 PM
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do you have a favorite? long, short, bib, colorful, kitschie?
the aprons i find myself most drawn to are the WHITE ones .. especially victorian .. the longer white ones with beautiful lace.
a second favorite would be the 1800's homespun checked ones.
how's about YOU!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 10:58:53 PM
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I like the mid thigh length ones with a bib top...kindof like smocks... I also love the half aprons as well.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 11:22:08 PM
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I made a long apron off white with eyelet lace on the hem. I wore it only a couple of times with an era costume. When I try to wear a non-bibed apron I keep feeling like I will get my top dirty...and usually do! with flour! LOL
Linda in PA
"Why clean house when I can play with yarn or fabric?" ???? Linda C. |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 11:28:05 PM
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Howdy again!
I like old fashioned flower printed bib short aprons. I have a vintage pattern that I bought on Ebay...pattern is yellowed with age and a true vintage....probably from 50s or 60s it is really nice and you ladies have me inspired to make it. I have not learned how to put a pic on for you...but I will learn.
:-)
I'm not crazy about the flat straight bbq kind that men wear.....not real comfortable for me. Maybe I needed darts to fit my chest! LOL
Linda
"Why clean house when I can play with yarn or fabric?" ???? Linda C. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9388 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9388 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 04:34:42 AM
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I like the full aprons. I have some half aprons but I just know if I don't wear the full ones with the bib I will be mesing up my tops. I do like the half ones for use in decorating though.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4230 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4230 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 05:00:16 AM
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| The aprons I like best are bright, pretty flowered ones! Full or half, it does not matter. My current favorite ones, are half aprons, one with flowers, and the other is red checked. I had gotten them both free at a garage sale!! Michele |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 11:08:53 AM
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My favorites are all 1940's style with vintage repro fabrics..and lots of bias tape and rick rack...they are usually just above knee length. I do have regular bib type too..in fact I am wearing a real simple one today in John Deere fabric..but those are my favorites!
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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Kati
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Kati
North Pole
AK
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 1:52:25 PM
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| Something that covers both top & bottom sufficiently to keep me from staining even MORE clothes in my baking adventures. Simple bib-styles just don't quite do it, it's got to have better coverage than that, really. But, anything longer than knee-length is almost too long, as I'm so short anyway. I kind of like sleeveless smock-style, but all I know how to make is a simple bib-topped style & half-aprons. |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 2:57:56 PM
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I just have fallen in love with aprons. Never wore them a lot until this last year and then in May meeting you all and I have made 2 of them. If baking, a full one, I am a slob!!!!
Halfs just for fun. Like thinking of ways of making differnet ones.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 4:13:11 PM
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I'm a magnet to dirt. Especially in the garden. So, I ususally wear mid length bib style with pockets for my tools and other garden goodies. In the kitchen I'm not much better. Like to have some place to wipe my hands, so I prefer sturdy fabric that covers my tummy so when I lean over the counter I don't get dirty. When my aprons are in the wash I resort to a dishtowel tucked into the waistband. I know - not very farm girl of me, but it works.  |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 4:15:40 PM
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| I like the full ones - most of everything I cook lands above the waist (Hmmm, I wonder what that means?) I like florals. I've never worn one in the garden, but I might try it. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 6:49:57 PM
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I love wearing the half aprons with my jeans! Isn't that silly? lol I just love the way it looks and "works" together
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 7:37:39 PM
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I like the full ones, I am always splashing or dripping something on me.
Cheryl :) |
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mom2knk
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Blanche
So Cal
321 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 7:49:08 PM
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| I only have 2 aprons so far...one is a bib style and goes down to my knees. It is beautiful and has sunflowers all over it!! My other apron is a smock style, it is short and ties on both sides. It has really big pockets on it and I love it too! |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 8:14:47 PM
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I'm a full apron gal. I make such a mess when I cook, I have to cover up!! But I love making half aprons as gifts.
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 07:43:42 AM
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i like to wear the ones that are like smocks in the kitchen cause i need all the cover i can get when i'm cooking. otherwise i wear a "domestic goddess apron aka nail apron every day, and sometimes wear 2 or 3 at the same time. they are great for organizing as you clean and they are not hot, which is important here.
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 12:15:37 PM
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that apron is wonderful! Is it crochet pockets? Very fancy!
"Why clean house when I can play with yarn or fabric?" ???? Linda C. |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 1:28:28 PM
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this apron is cotton ticking, with crocheted pockets. i'd love to brag and say i crocheted them, but that wouldnt be a brag, it would be a lie. i am a lover of crochet, espcially vintage crochet and edgings so i just reuse them on things that i make.
i made a pocet to go on this apron and then i attached it by handsewing the crochet to it.
so i guess i'm not a crocheter, i'm an embellisher!
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 12:26:45 PM
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Fran.. What a PRETTY Apron!!
i really like the way it's made too!
A Simple Style really... But Nice & Dolled up huh??
i like it!! & i REALLY Loved using bed ticking.. !
Reminds me!! I'd nbought some for a Shower curtain years ago that I've since changed out.. but.. now it's sitting in a tub waiting for it's next life!!! APRON!! And .. Bouns.. Red.. my Color!!
Thanks Again for the Inspiration girl!!
My all time favorite aprons to WEAR though.. are full length ones..
i'm full figured.. ( nice wording .. ) & so EVERYTHING i do.. lands on the girls! I need upper protection..!
But my favorites to make are the skirted ones.. they just zip through So fast!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 3:44:36 PM
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Frannie,
I luv UR cute apron.... to clever!
I love 1/2 aprons, especially the "coctail" type of the 1950's & 60's.
The more whimsical & frofro the better. And I agree w/Alee, 1/2 aprons look cute w/jeans.
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 5:03:02 PM
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Oh Bonnie That was great Wasn't it!!!! ?
Thanks for finding that!!!
Wow!! Some really cute Apron's there..
Some were just So Awesome huh?
i didn't even get to finished the slide show there were so many!
Did you see that one that the Skirt Part was a giant flower? What a hoot!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 6:14:44 PM
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| I like vintage style full aprons too. I am excited about the ticking since I got some a while ago and never knew what I wanted to do with it. You guys gave me a great purpose for it! |
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