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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Iowa
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 Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 08:59:10 AM
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| I've just started to collect pretty farm aprons and only have one. I want to display them on a door in the kitchen (and also wear them!) but I haven't come across any more and would love to trade for some. I have baby clothes (baby boy 0-6 months summer) to trade, a baby sling (see previous post), Hallmark stationery, or if there is something else that you'd be interested in that I might have, let me know. |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 09:05:35 AM
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Elizabeth, I also collect aprons, and I've found a great place to get them is on ebay. A couple of weeks ago, I got 7 aprons for under $17, including shipping. I just check every couple of days or when I think of it.
Good luck!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.blogspot.com/ |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 09:07:05 AM
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I forgot to ask. How do you plan to display them on the door? I'm always curious as to how other folks display their goodies!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.blogspot.com/ |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 09:11:39 AM
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Elizabeth
I find aprons at garage sales, womens church sales, and also online. and don't forget to check out thrift stores.
NANCY JO |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 09:24:37 AM
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Another thing I do, that I guess is actually cheating, is that I make my own from vintage linens that are beyond use in their present form. For example, in a box of auction linens was a huge old tablecloth. It was down in the bottom, and when I laid it out it was full of various yellow/brown stains. I tried everything and the stains were still there. I cut out the stained portions and made an apron and some cloth napkins from what was left. I'm planning to embroider something on the pocket before sewing it on, and then it will be done.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.blogspot.com/ |
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
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lavenderfarm
Farmgirl in Training
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Mary Lou
Twisp
Wa.
USA
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Posted - May 26 2006 : 09:21:23 AM
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| Hi Elizabeth, I have vintage aprons that I am trying to trade for back issues of Mary Janes Magazine, if you happen to have any you want to trade let me know. Good luck with your apron venture. Mary Lou |
Edited by - lavenderfarm on May 26 2006 09:25:20 AM |
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Merryday
Farmgirl in Training
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Mary
Kansas
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Posted - May 27 2006 : 07:33:45 AM
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Hi Elizabeth! I too am looking to start a vintage apron collection. I will let you know if I run into any good resources. I got my first on yesterday for $5 at an antique store (the cheapest of the lot).
Do you find that it is harder to find the full aprons vs. half aprons?
Happy Hunting!
"As you travel through life, remember your goal, keep your eye on the doughnut, and not on the hole" - something my Pop used to say |
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vtharvestfolkart
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
doreen
West Pawlet
VT
USA
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Posted - May 30 2006 : 05:41:05 AM
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Hello girls. I love aprons.. I have a few vintage ones but i also make them. i have vintage tablecloths (lots) that i am going to make aprons from. If you are interested...let me know. I will post pictures.
take care
doreen
Please take a look at my folk art. http://www.crowsoup.com/Market1137.php
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