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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 3:52:02 PM
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Hi,
I was just at calico cat last week, yep got a apron pattern.
They have either 6 or 8 patterns, and examples of the patterns made up. they were so cute!!
Hard to make up my mind which pattern to get. But now im ready to make my apron.
Just give me more time in a day!!
They also have lots of neat things to look at in that store. I only have 5 more dollars to do on my punch card. Yipeee
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 3:54:01 PM
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Look Out, Idaho! Here come the Farmgirls! Does Stuie count as a Farmgirl, CindyLouWho?
Happy Wishes! |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 3:57:57 PM
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UtahPatgirl-Yes...Stu can be a farmgirl as long as he wears his apron 
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
2173 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 4:03:33 PM
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I plan to make some man-type aprons... out of denim and some cool masculine accent materials. I'd better get to sewing... we want them farmboys properly attired! haha
May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being, may you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. ~~Apache Blessing
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Cindylou
Farmgirl at Heart
243 Posts
Cindylou
Moscow
Idaho
243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 4:08:58 PM
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Hi Patricia! Stuie, an honorary farmgirl, and all the guys are certainly welcome to come up for Farm Fair. By the way, I did not make Stu's bread this weekend ~ it was just tooooo nice outside! I did purchase the ingredients. Our wonderful Farmer's Market is only open for two more Saturdays. Julie Bell and I had fun picking out squash, pumpkins, peppers, etc. while my husband talked up his City Council candidacy. So, Julie and I escaped to Jane Stratton's u-pick flower farm spending over an hour cutting a big bucket of flowers for each of us. The colors are absolutely gorgeous and it has been in the 70's which is very unusual for this time of year. Soon, it will be colder, rainy and the perfect day to make bread!
sunnily yours,
MaryJane's Left-Hand Farmgirl
Cindylou
cindylou@maryjanesfarm.org |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2005 : 11:40:29 AM
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MY mom said she was cleaning out her patterns and found some apron patterns. She has set them aside for me!!!!! I will be going to visit her in a couple weeks(yeah,love my mommy!), and with her stock pile of fabric, hmmmmmmmm?
AnnieT,let me know if you come across a maternity apron pattern, hoping to make one for my daughter as soon as I get the word. Thanks!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
Edited by - Julia on Oct 19 2005 11:43:45 AM |
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Cindylou
Farmgirl at Heart
243 Posts
Cindylou
Moscow
Idaho
243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2005 : 11:56:25 AM
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Hi farmgirls! Today I'm wearing a beautiful apron that MaryJane gave me for my birthday last year. It ties around my waist and has a huge pocket for "gathering" all across the front. The vintage print with Bing, Queen Anne and Mont Morency cherries is quite lovely. The pocket is a creamy yellow with printed cherries. The body of the apron is black with printed cherries. I feel like I should skip off and make pies!!
Clare ~ I'm making a "man apron," as my hubby calls his, for my future son-in-law. I went to Tri-State Outfitters and purchased a light canvas, which is similar to Aaron's apron. I'd love to see what your farmguy aprons are like!
Julia ~ what a lucky daughter you are!! I'm looking forward to hearing about the marvelous patterns your mom has saved for you!
love ya,
MaryJane's Left-Hand Farmgirl
Cindylou
cindylou@maryjanesfarm.org |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2005 : 12:34:07 PM
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Ladies, Stuie says, unlike our friend John, he doesn't do aprons with lace, ruffles, polka dots, rick rack or other fru-fru. Knowing Stuie, his apron will have to sport an Alfa Romeo, Fiat or Etceterini. (his passions) He just amended this to say, "It can be a Bar-be-Quie type thing, but I don't do fru fru." Heh...I think we're getting to him. Oh, the pictures we'll have! (to paraphrase Dr. Seuss)
Happy Wishes! |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2005 : 12:36:22 PM
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Cindylou Who ~ I bought Stuie a bunch of King Arthur goodies through the catalog for his birthday yesterday. One of which was a bag of nuts, seeds, and a million kinds of grains for his bread baking. Can't wait till he does that one!
Happy Wishes! |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2005 : 3:11:42 PM
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I got my copy of Cottage Living today and there's an article about a gal who has started her own company making aprons. She's marketing them as body-conscious aprons that would be mistaken for dresses. Of course I checked the website and not only do the aprons sell for between $40 and $62 they also are not meant for anyone larger than about a size 12! http://www.kitschnglam.com
GO WHITE SOX!!!!
http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2005 : 3:57:49 PM
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Kay...They are cute aprons and in exploring the site it looks like she will be making them in larger sizes so the average woman can wear them...I think over 40 bucks is pretty pricey for a half apron. And 60 bucks and over is a stretch for a halter style apron. I think some of the farmgirls on this site are just as creative and excelled in apron making as this lady...and could certainly be more authentic and price competitive. The fabric is cute though, and I do like the reversible idea.
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2005 : 7:16:17 PM
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I think the aprons are adorable too and I love the idea of them being reversable. I just think the prices are ridiculous.
GO WHITE SOX!!!!
http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2005 : 7:39:22 PM
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I saw that in Cottage Living also! I was curious as to what she was charging for them......
Frankly, I will buy mine from the FarmGirls here. After a year (or has it been longer?) of posting here. I'd rather by from you all as I "know" you and trust you. No offense to this lady and I hope she is successful, but I know heart and soul go into the products my farmgirl sisters create.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2005 : 9:11:37 PM
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Amen Kim!!!
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2005 : 08:30:45 AM
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Right on, girlfriend! oops, got carried away...
Happy Wishes! |
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Kate
MaryJane's Farmgirl
135 Posts
Kate
Moscow
ID
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 1:44:02 PM
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Patricia
You can use whatever you would like from what I said!! Sorry it took me so long to respond. I haven't checked this out in awhile. I just love all these ideas!! It's so creative!!
kate
Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it.....unless they are spelling mistakes. |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 2:04:33 PM
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Thanks, Kate! Can you share a photo to go with it? P
Happy Wishes! |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
287 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 2:44:31 PM
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Well, I picked a pattern for my maternity apron, finally. I'll admit it hasn't been a huge priority with a zillion other sewing projects going on at the same time. I'm going to use the Edwardian apron pattern: http://www.sensibility.com/samples/edwardiansamples.htm
and: http://www.sensibility.com/pattern/edwardian.htm
I had been envisioning an apron with princess seams that I could re-draw slightly for belly-room. I like the sleek look of this. I ordered the pattern today, so I will keep you all posted on my progress.
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FarrarFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lynda
Frohna
Missouri
USA
330 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 9:23:49 PM
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"The fabric is cute though, and I do like the reversible idea."
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come.
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Hi,Meadowlark,
I totally agree with you about only one thing, since I haven't seen this website yet that you are referring to about the $60 aprons, and that is the reversible part. That's how all of my aprons are made and I love it. They are so much more durable and absorbant, not to mention, but I"m gonna anyway  that in a pinch when you need a clean one all you do is turn it over and there you have it.
Just from the sewer's perspective, I love coordinating the fabric to make them not only reversible, but complimentary. It's just a lot of fun for me.
Had to chime in, I'm in "Catch-up" mode and am trying to read and respond as much as I can. I miss all of you and want to try and be as reconnected as possible. Have a blessed day.
In His hands,
Lynda
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2005 : 10:24:56 AM
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One more in agreement! We do have a forum of creative gals here, I love that. It has encouraged me to get cracking by using the fabric I have stock piled into a pluthera of cute, fun and functional aprons.
I hope too that the gal in the mag does well, but I would rather spend $60 fabric.
Bought an ugly apron for .25 the other day. Why? cause it's an apron!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2005 : 3:29:23 PM
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Annie..cute pattern you picked..I bet it will be a great maternity apron. I should make a long apron like that. Most of mine are knee length or shorter...for wearing with my jeans I guess. Let us know how it turns out!!
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2005 : 5:16:54 PM
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I have that pattern, too and I'm looking forward to making it and bringing it to the farm in July! Woohoo!
Patricia
Happy Wishes! |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2005 : 11:41:19 AM
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Annie, the apron is darling! Me thinks me needs one myself!
Found this web site with vintage aprons. Really great ones!
www.dewittco.com
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
Edited by - Julia on Oct 27 2005 8:26:26 PM |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
287 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2005 : 4:47:11 PM
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I got my pattern in the mail today. I think this weekend I'll pick out some fabric and get going.
Annie |
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