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Across the Fence:  Fess up ...How many aprons do you have? =)  |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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 Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 3:08:10 PM
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I'm up to 13 ( I'm a beginner apron fanatic!)and have some wonderful fabric and patterns for more...I especially love to find them in the antique shops  I think of all of the love and care that is in the fabric of those aprons and it brings special kind of happiness to me 
I'm thinking of hand sewing a half apron this weekend if I get the time. A girl can NEVER have too many aprons! 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 3:11:39 PM
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I only have 2. :)
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 3:15:02 PM
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Let's see, from what I can recall while sitting here, I've 8 of them. Most were sweet gifts from my Mom and my dear farmgirl friends :)
I found a pattern I loved and made a few in that pattern. :D After all, when you find a good thing...hehe
hugs,
Jessie
"I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go." ~Abraham Lincoln
www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 3:21:13 PM
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I have 3 or 4 that my grandma made, and then 2 that I have made!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 3:23:58 PM
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6 all of them gifts!!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 3:29:29 PM
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I've been collecting for quite a while - most are vintage aprons from thrift stores, a few have been made for me and two are family heirlooms. I have made a couple too - so my grand total is 43 - yikes!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 3:32:59 PM
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Amy Grace, I'm gonna have to work real hard to catch up =)
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 4:32:14 PM
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I have 8 but if you count the reversible one I have 9. Have fabric for a bunch more. I love my three girls but making things for them sure does take up time. LOL
Farmgirl Sister 572
May the force of the horse be with you. |
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Kayce
True Blue Farmgirl
290 Posts
Kayce
Sebring
FL
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 5:47:30 PM
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I have about 12. Maybe a bakers dozen I have yet to make one for myself. The others have been heirlooms, gift and thrift.
~Kayce~
Learning to appreciate having a glass..not half full or empty..just thankful for a glass :)
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13647 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13647 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 6:47:12 PM
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Two that belonged to my mother-in-law;
Five that are mine, some I made, two were gifts, one from the thrift store.
I make them . . . a lot of them as I sell them . . so I have my "inventory" as well.
FUN! FUN! FUN!!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 8:02:13 PM
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I think about 12. You know Kayce I didn't realize it until you mentioned it I don't have one that I have made myself. Several have been made by my Mom. But soon I'm going to have 13. I'm going to make myself one right after I finish the one I'm trading for the Harry Potter books and the one for my middle sister's birthday and the one for my mom (she wants one like my oldest sisters) and the one for my daughter-in-law. I just finished one for my oldest sister's birthday and I was so excited to get to her birthday party I forgot to take a picture. It really turned out cute. OK well maybe not soon but I am going to make myself one.
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1709 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 8:07:58 PM
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8 so far. 2 that I made and the rest gifts. Need to make more. Aprons are so handy to have.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
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donna rae
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Donna Rae
Virginia Beach
VA
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2010 : 4:44:10 PM
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I only have 2, but they both belonged to my dear grandmother and I wear the everyday one with a happy heart!
Donna Rae
Farmgirl Sister # 593
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2010 : 10:35:48 PM
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I'm guessing about a dozen. I have some vintage 40's to 50's era ones that I bought for $1 each when I lived in IL at a flea market. Then I have a couple that were my MIL.
I can't give a real accurate accounting as I still have boxes packed in storage from when I moved out here 5 years ago.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2010 : 11:13:04 PM
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well I am on my 3rd container of aprons, at last count I had over 75...that was about 4-5 aprons ago! yikes I do have an apron addiction.
I luv collecting vintage "store bought" aprons, you know the ones that were factory made & sold in stores....because it was a luxury to buy an apron. I do collect vintage hand made ones as well and of course there are the ones I have made. The most recent one being made using a vintage late 1940's pattern.(on my blog)
I actually made a few for this summer to sell...maybe, if I can part with them....haha!
In fact I am making another Burlap apron & a Martini themed apron for a swap that I am in.
Luv those aprons....
easy to make
wonderful to give
delightful to wear....
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 09:12:32 AM
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Grace and Amanda I'm glad you all spoke up - I was starting to feel like an apron over-achiever. I love finding vintage ones for $1 - but I have gotten to where I have to be more selective. I am making a couple right now but not sure if I will keep them or swap or sell them
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 09:15:27 AM
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You girls are an inspiration! I am in love with aprons!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Moodene
True Blue Farmgirl
353 Posts
Nadine
Devers
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 5:10:47 PM
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Too many to count since I have to count all my grandma's and mom's that are in storage for now..We are getting ready to remodel our home for the first time since I own my grandparent's home which was built in 1958.
Love me like I am. farmgirl #801
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 12:11:58 AM
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I have at least 30 total..but have about 8 that I wear all the time. I like the 1940's style aprons and wear them daily.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 06:28:20 AM
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I'm ashamed to admit I don't have even a single apron. I am one who has to just change my clothes after baking and cooking. Isn't that pathetic? I made one for my mom though. It was really cute and I don't think she ever uses it :( Not only that, but she has my dad's grandmother's (the only farmgirl in our family) apron. My dad was practically raised by his grandmother, so he got her apron when she passed. I would really LOVE to have it, but my mom has it and she doesn't use it. It needs some repair too.
Siobhan, wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 07:32:33 AM
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Siobhan - you need an apron!! Aunt Jenny - my favorite ones are my 1940's feedsack over-the-head models - they cover up everything and there is nothing more endearing than coming home to find your 17yo son wearing one while making cookies out of the 1940s edition Better Homes cookbook:D
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 07:33:44 AM
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Oh and Annika - at some point you will stumble across the apron motherlode at a thrift store and next thing you know you have 50 aprons!!
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 07:36:16 AM
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Originally posted by graciegreeneyes
there is nothing more endearing than coming home to find your 17yo son wearing one while making cookies out of the 1940s edition Better Homes cookbook:D
Please tell me you have pictures of this :)
Siobhan, wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 07:43:44 AM
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I just asked my mom if I could have my dad's G'ma's apron and she said yes! She is going to send it to me when she gets back from her trip to CA. So it looks like I will finally have my first apron! I'm so excited :)
Siobhan, wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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Across the Fence: Fess up ...How many aprons do you have? =) |
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Fess up ...How many aprons do you have? =)
