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lgm1270
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Lorrie
Fairview
TN
USA
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 Posted - Jan 08 2006 : 7:39:23 PM
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Did you ladies know that wool was used for making aprons in the pioneer days, because of it's flame resistance? I found an article today from the Cincinnati Post about home remedies and it mentioned that women would wear them when cooking over the open hearth. I did not know that, so I thought I would pass that tid bit on. The full article can be found on my blog site if you are interested. It had other information that was useful too.
Do any of you ladies spin? I bought a spinning wheel a couple years ago and can't seem to make usable thread. I think now I may wish to make an apron of wool, IF I can get my thread to turn out right :)
any helpful hints?
lorrie
http://www.ameliasaprons.com/blog
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realme52
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Klara
Gatesville
Texas
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2006 : 8:09:55 PM
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Amelia,(?)
I'm not a spinner (yet!), I just started learning to use a spindle. But I would think to make an apron from wool, you don't need to spin at all. I haven't seen it, but to get a really dense "fabric" (i.e. something that would be fire resistant) they would most likely have used felt. Probably needle felt or felted unspun fiber. Much faster to do and more readily available, even nowadays.
From this hour I ordain myself loss'd of limits and immaginary lines. Walt Whitman |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2006 : 9:58:41 PM
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I never knew that about wool aprons! I would have hated to wear one on the plains in the heat of summer, washing clothes over a hot fire! I think it would be fun to make one as well. Oh my list of things to make keeps getting longer!! You girls are so fun of ideas and info.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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lgm1270
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Lorrie
Fairview
TN
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 10:21:00 AM
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Klara
Thanks for the information, I had not thought of that. I wonder if they would have also woven the wool on a loom? Is felt made of wool? Shows you how much I know about it. I am waiting for some information to come in about a conference that I heard about. it is called "from sheep to shawl" and is suppose to teach everything from getting your raw wool, how to prepare it, how to spin it and then how to make something with it. I will pass that info on when I get it if you would like.
I'm with you Julia, it does seem like it would be really hot. But I still think it sounds neat.
ttfn
Lorrie (amelia is my 13 year old, the apron site is for her, but I am running it while she is in training)
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Once upon a Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Ivy
Bartlett
TN
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 10:37:08 AM
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Lorrie,
When you get any more information about the conference please let me know. It sounds like something I need to hear. I know very little about any of this.
Thank you. Ivy |
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lgm1270
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Lorrie
Fairview
TN
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 1:38:54 PM
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I almost forgot, I found this blog site last night, the owner of the blog does a monthly theme for an apron pattern sew off. Everyone submits their pictures of the aprons they made that month, that match her theme, and she post them in her photo gallery. I thought it was neat. She may even be on this site, but I thought I would share if any of you wanted to participate.
If not there are some great pictures.
http://angrychicken.typepad.com/tieoneon/vintage_aprons/index.html
Home of Fun, Fashionable, and Functional Aprons
www.ameliasaprons.com / www.ameliasaprons.com/blog |
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 2:07:57 PM
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Here is an apron I made as a Christmas gift. It's so cute. Even though my model is 8 (the girl I watch on occasion), it is made for a women. Aprons are the best!
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 5:01:08 PM
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Theresa, very cute, both apron and model!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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lgm1270
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Lorrie
Fairview
TN
USA
36 Posts |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 8:52:57 PM
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Theresa, do you have the pattern info? I like the style.
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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lgm1270
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Lorrie
Fairview
TN
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 9:04:48 PM
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Ok Ivy, and anyone else who was interested.
I posted the seminar information called "From sheep to Shawl" on the felted wool topic page. I just discovered that page they have lots of great info about wool, and felting wool. I felt guilty getting off subject here so I posted the information there. I figured it would be more relevant.
Home of Fun, Fashionable, and Functional Aprons
www.ameliasaprons.com / www.ameliasaprons.com/blog |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 12:08:51 AM
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My guess would be as to how the people made a wool apron, would be to lay out carded batts or handcarded batts of wool in several thick layers, then wet then with warm water and soap and use those wash boards that they used to scrub clothes, This would felt the wool really fast, hang to dry and sew some ties on it
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 09:41:49 AM
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I bought the pattern at a quilt store not too far from where I live. You might be able to buy it online. I just thought the style was so cute. Great for retro or vintage fabric.
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 10:26:21 AM
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Looks like this would be a good pattern to make from an old retro tablecloth, which I just happen to have in my stash....hm....
Happy Wishes! |
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lgm1270
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Lorrie
Fairview
TN
USA
36 Posts |
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 11:27:11 AM
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Please post pictures when your done! Can't wait to see!
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Snowden Cottage
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Mumsie
Valley
WA
USA
56 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 11:29:23 AM
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Farmgirl Apron Alert: Check out www.indygojunctioninc.com. Awesome patterns, including "Bon Appetit"..and some other fabulous apron and clothing patterns!!! Whoo Hoo!!
Mumsie 
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 11:35:42 AM
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Wow Mumsie, Hats off to you! what a find! I clicked on the vintage workshop , I am in Heaven!!!! Can't wait to order this stuff for future projects!
Thanks agian
Yours truly,
Theresa |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 11:42:35 AM
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Great website! Love the jackets! Sigh. So many projects, so little time!
Happy Wishes! |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 7:46:55 PM
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Ooooo! Love the web site Mummsie! You were right. All I need is more hours in the day, and an inheritance and I'd be set!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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JudysSewin
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Judy
Joshua Tree
California
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2006 : 7:16:08 PM
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To all who love aprons: I have a story too about aprons. I wear mine to town. The ladies ignore me, but the men (especially older men) stand aside and open the door for me. I think it reminds them of their mothers. My friend, Georgianna sold a bib apron with a gathered skirt at our local street fair for $15. They were very popular with the ladies who bought them for traveling in their motorhomes. I like mine with two pockets.
JudysSewin
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2006 : 7:37:32 PM
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Hey Judysswewin,
I have done that too, forgot to take it off while I pick up the kids, most women think I am a nut, but you want to make a man's head turn, Wear your apron |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2006 : 8:27:29 PM
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Welcome JudysSwewin! I walked to my neighbors to get her mail, I was afraid that a man in a passing truck would either get whiplash or cause an accident when he turned so hard to look at me and my apron.
I was spring cleaning at church and found a drawer full of aprons, that never get worn. I found 2 vintage aprons that are darling. They have found a new home at my house. I guess it pays to be the head of a committee from time to time.
"...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 - Jan 16 2006 : 9:00:52 PM
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Welcome Judy...you are so neat to wear yours to town. I do wear mine for quick errands and like that..and have forgotten to take mine off and gone to the market. I think people in this small town arn't surprized by ME anymore..they are getting used to me. Usuaully women are likely to ask where I am working..thinking I work at a restaurant or something..and I say I work at home. Couldn't live without my aprons!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2006 : 9:38:18 PM
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Hey, Ladies! The new issue of Piecework magazine has a few great stories about aprons!! You have to get it!!
Patricia
Happy Wishes! |
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