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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Winter Mini Apron Swap! Melting under the Sun!  |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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 Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 09:02:58 AM
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I agree about the two additional aprons... When you're already making 25-ish, two more isn't that hard...
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Terri
Biggs
CA
127 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 10:54:21 AM
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I am new to this.....can you explain how the postage works? I see people talking about SASE......but I don't see them fitting in an envelope.....I read the OP but couldn't find any info?
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Kelly Wall
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Kelly
Apison
TN
USA
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Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 2:36:35 PM
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Well we usually send them in a postal envelope, I think it is $4.80 or something, and you can stuff as much in there as you can, I sent all of mine to Kathie last time for like $2 something in an orange envelope. Its not that bad, you just include an envelope with your minis, this may sound confusing, but its really not that hard. Minis are fun to make and fun to recieve! Have fun! and don't forget to label them so we know who made what!
Kelly
Farmgirl #238 |
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Auntie Brenda
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Brenda
Boerne
Texas
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 2:37:18 PM
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Terri,
Here is how I did it for the last swap. I bought two large envelopes (the kind with the clasp), one to mail the aprons to Kathie and the second one the same size with my address printed on it. Before sealing the envelope I placed my return envelope folded in half inside with my aprons and had the post office weigh it (I made sure my envelope was inside when they weighed it to get the correct postage going to Kathie) then I asked them to print out a second sticker with the same amount to put on my return envelope. We take my envelope out put the postage on it, place it back in, seal and it is ready to mail. I didn't have a problem with all the aprons fitting in a large envelope, I just made sure they laid flat. Hope this helps. I am new to this too, this will be my second swap. I am looking forward to starting mine. I am going shopping for fabric tomorrow!
Brenda
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Auntie Brenda
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Brenda
Boerne
Texas
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 2:38:38 PM
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Oh how funny, Kelly and I must of been typing away at the same time! LOL :O)
Brenda
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misspittypat
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
lila
osceola
mo
USA
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Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 2:54:25 PM
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| i would like to be in too -- if not too late! i broke down a purchased the minie apron pattern @ walmart today. (simplicity #2748) |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 3:04:48 PM
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I bought that mini apron pattern too. I'm not sure if I want to put all the little details on mine but just looking at the patterns closely was so much fun!! I love aprons of all types...the patterns can be used simply for some ideas and inspirations for sure. It does look like they are the perfect size.
I don't know if our new joiners have seen the mini aprons from our past swaps so I wanted to say that it is not expected to make detailed or fancy full aprons. Many are still simple half aprons. The simple ones are appreciated just as much and they can be made with nice theme fabric. After seeing the pattern I wanted to make sure we stressed that.
:-)
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Terri
Biggs
CA
127 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 3:29:25 PM
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Thanks everyone! I just wanted to make sure I had all the correct info......LOL
I would love to see the minis from the past swaps, so I am off to find them......
Edited to add.....I can't find any pictures? I searched for the past year or so? Could someone point me in the right direction? I am hoping to start my aprons this week. I have the fabric (out of my stash)....and the lace, I just need the ideas. |
Edited by - ThePixiesPlayhouse on Dec 28 2008 3:43:12 PM |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 4:10:38 PM
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this is Carol Sue's blog with pic of some minis..
there are more places to see them but this is the one I know
http://www.quitemoments.blogspot.com/
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 4:27:28 PM
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I actually started mine today after telling Ronna how much I hated making these bitty things. LOL
Guess I started to feel guilty for bad-mouthing them. ha!
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 9:16:29 PM
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| Awww Bonne, I wasn't gonna tell on you :) Let's see if I can make Mission Impossible happen and get them done in a reasonable amount of time. I washed out a large Mrs.Butterworth syrup bottle the other day. Had been refilling it, since they don't make the glass ones anymore, but figured it would get tossed without me knowing and I'd be sad. Love to display the mini's on them. My laundry room is waiting for a row of them too. |
Edited by - Ronna on Dec 29 2008 11:27:25 AM |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
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Auntie Brenda
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Brenda
Boerne
Texas
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 07:10:00 AM
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I bought the Kwik Sew pattern number 3596. I didn't use a pattern last time, thought I might make one of these. It has 5 designs in all, 3 of which are very simple half apron designs. www.kwiksew.com
Brenda
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Edited by - Auntie Brenda on Dec 29 2008 1:16:23 PM |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 07:32:09 AM
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Brenda, the link works if you delete the last dot after the com
The apron pattern is cute but bigger than our palm hand-size. It is to fit American Girl doll.
I like the site!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 07:41:32 AM
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my birthday ones were not so good, but i was learning to use my serger, so carmen and i made only serger 4 cone stitches on them, i learned that night how to use that stitch, so this time i must make really cool ones to make up for it.
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com/ |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 07:44:20 AM
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Jess..I can't wait!!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 07:53:33 AM
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i am thinking of inspiration today, cannot remember what the theme is of this..green and red, polka dots, what the heck are we doin this round?
#56
http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com/ |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 07:59:47 AM
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this is from last year Christmas
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 08:00:54 AM
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theme now is Winter or Christmas
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 08:02:28 AM
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Christmas sign says "Is it too late to be good?"
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Terri
Biggs
CA
127 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 08:05:43 AM
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| Thank you for the picture.......that helps tremendously. |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 11:21:29 AM
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ok so how many do we have to make girls or has kathy not told us yet?
going to the first page to see if i can find out and then i must pic my fabric and think about what to do this time.
lavendar girl
http://lavendarfieldsdreamer.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Winter Mini Apron Swap! Melting under the Sun! |
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Winter Mini Apron Swap! Melting under the Sun!
