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Aunt Clemys Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
MA
USA
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 Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 08:30:12 AM
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What are some of the uses for aprons, other than cooking, than you are familiar with?
After talking to my mother, sister and elders, they remembered :
--- aprons full of grain for the chickens as they did not want anyone to know their real destination was the outhouse
--- dusting furniture when you hear someone driving up the long country road or a surprise knock on the door.
--- fanning the air on a hot day
--- wrapping as a blanket around a child sitting in your lap or playing a game of peek-a-boo with a baby
---tying around a child's waist so they can pretend it's a fancy gown
---allowing the children to use the apron ties to guide you as their horse in games of play
My first sewing project was to make an apron and hem feed sacks (washed, softened and bleached)to make ready for the needlework. The feed sacks were hemmed on a treadle machine. We had a newer electric version but the treadle was tried and true.
Aunt Clemys Farm Girl
Farm Girl #300
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 08:33:51 AM
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What great memories. Thanks for sharing.
Farmgirl #170
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 09:37:55 AM
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Nora loves one particular apron of mine- She uses it like a bath towel, or a gown, depending on her mood and the timing. ;) I have often flipped the end of my apron over Nora in the morning to keep her little legs and back warm while we are cuddling. I am becoming more and more attached to my aprons the longer I wear them. whatever was I thinking when I didn't own aprons?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 09:51:12 AM
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To dry a dish or two. Swat at the dog. Used as a tool belt to hold nails, screwdriver, etc. Drying tears. Rocking a baby. And... a temporary laundry basket.
Farmgirl #208
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 10:27:28 AM
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Bring in the goodies from the garden. Be it in the pockets or turning it up to make a cradle for all the vegies.
Diana
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 5:05:11 PM
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Love reading this post. I havent worn an apron much up until about 3 months ago but love all the memories you have givin of apron days. Thanks Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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Aprons : Remembering Other Uses
