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Journaling Joy
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Aleta
Pensacola
Florida
USA
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 Posted - Sep 19 2010 : 1:19:49 PM
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| I absolutely love aprons. I wear one every day in the kitchen. I usually eat every meal in one. Keeps my clothes clean all the time. I love to sew aprons and have given myself a challenge to try to sew each apron that's in a book called A Is For Aprons. I often head out the door to walk to our mail box that's just down our street. (City gal.) I've hurried to meet a friend or shown up for a meeting in one. |
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Elkaye
True Blue Farmgirl
121 Posts
Lisa
Brunswick
ME
USA
121 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2010 : 5:47:06 PM
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Our chapter just met yesterday for a Soup and Sew session. It was absolutely fabulousyly farmgirl fun! I booked the clubhouse in our community and we settled in with fabrics and machines. A big pot of soup on the stove, coffee brewing and we set out to make an apron. This is my first apron that I have made, I dont know why. I've been wanting to make some for a long time and havent, but I guess this was the perfect time to start. Some of our members are a bit new to sewing but we had another member that was so good about working with everyone. I think she should earn a badge of some sort for all she did yesterday to help us all out. We are planning an outing this month to the Lynden Antique and Craft Fair and the plan is to wear our aprons. I think it could be fun to do , but I'm just not sure what to think about it yet. I mean I remember my great grandma and grandma and great aunt all wearing aprons, but they always took them off before they went to town.
Seeds of Love rooted in Faith will produce a bounty... |
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MamaCrunch
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Nasvhille
TN
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2010 : 5:55:56 PM
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I just got my very first apron! It's a smock style one and I've already caught myself leaving the house with it on. Good thing it makes for a cute vest when unbuttoned and worn with jeans. I wish I could sew better/had time to sew more so I could make myself a whole slew of aprons to show off!
Just tryin' to homestead in the middle of a suburban neighborhood!
Blog~ http://thelittleboygreen.com <<I've been slackin' on the updates! |
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Littleredd
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Patty
Norwich
NY
USA
174 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2010 : 09:59:31 AM
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An Apron? I have a hard time wearing a simple skirt around the house and outside doing chores etc. Here's why. I live in a 800 sq. ft. condo. CLOSE neighbors! They can see everything you do and notice all. I decided in the heat of the summer to try walking around in a skirt. I'd go outside and add the compost to my worm bin, read on the patio, take the dog for a pee break, all in my skirt. I'm in suburbia....it took some time getting comfortable with that! I hope to eventually work up to aprons because I do love them, but one step at a time. Soon I'll be living in a house and not a condo, that might help too!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9366 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9366 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2010 : 4:58:01 PM
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I wear mine at home but tend to stick with old school thought. When women wore it in their household and chores but dressed up a bit to go out in public.
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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Rejena
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Rejena
WY
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2010 : 7:15:18 PM
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I am an apron fan...A SERIOUS Fan...I've been collecting, haven't created one yet.
I love wearing mine in the kitchen, in the garden, around the house, and when I go to the barn 2 miles away I'm wearing it too.
All of our chore running happens between trips to the barn, so that apron's on....It's funny....the looks I mean. Hey, if I can make someone smile...all the better!
In friendship,
Rejena
www.violetacresfarm.com
"Kid Run Boer Goat Farm" |
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MotherLodeBeth
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Beth
Calaveras County
California
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 8:59:10 PM
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Not only do I wear my apron from the time I walk into the kitchen in the morning and into the evening when doing dinner dishes, I wear it outside in the garden to the post office and all places inbetween. And I have been asked so often where I buy my aprons, but I make most of my own aprons. And my husband thought there was something sexy about me in my dresses/skirts and wearing aprons when cooking etc.
~Beth in the CA Sierras~ |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2010 : 07:04:37 AM
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My husband always loves the apron look, too. I usually wear mine when I have on clothes that are good enough to protect . . . not that often!
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Princess_Of_The_Barn
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Tonya
New Douglas
IL
USA
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Posted - Dec 02 2010 : 8:13:25 PM
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I adore Park Design aprons. They're a tad pricey, but for the farmgirl who has everything, another apron always rocks! The reason I like Parks is because they put a little loop at the right hip. I put a tea towel in it and I LOVE LOVE LOVE always having a towel right there. And I know for a fact that those parons can hold at least 14 eggs in the two front pockets!
Livin' the dream! |
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 9:32:58 PM
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I have, much to the chagrin of my teenage girls and my ex-uptight city slicker neighborwoman. I thought she was going to have a stroke, sputtering in my direction. Poor thing, I spent the afternoon out in the backyard in my apron with my Farmgirl Sisterhood badge blazing away while she was having her afternoon gin and tonic party. 
FarmGirl Sister #123
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caseyscottage
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Stephanie
Independence
MO
USA
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Posted - May 04 2011 : 03:59:56 AM
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| I wear aprons in public all the time! I wear one to work ever day, and it stays on until I get home, through grocery shopping and other errands. I haven't noticed any strange looks from strangers, and I've even received a few compliments :) |
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mountainmomma
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Miriam
Jonas
Pennsylvania
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2011 : 08:37:32 AM
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I have worn an apron out in public when I used to work in a school kitchen. I would just forget I was wearing it. Now I forget to put one on.
I was checking out some aprons online and couldn't get over the prices. I'm glad I have sewn my own.
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2011 : 7:00:46 PM
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K, I just GOTTA ask........are you ladies wearing just the tie-around-your-waist kind or the full over-your-neck kind? Am curious who likes what and why. Personally, I wouldn't think much of wearing the waist kind. And because my DD is now afraid that I'll wear one in public (gasp!) I'll be sure to make myself one and wear it when I'm with her. Tee hee
Farmgirl Sister #2984
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
http://farmchicatheart.blogspot.com/
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FishieLPK
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Felicia
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - May 04 2011 : 10:31:18 PM
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As far as I can remember, I was never embarrassed to have my mother in an apron in public! In fact, a few years ago when I was seventeen, she made us matching aprons, and we wore them together ;) I've also worn her lacy, floral butt aprons in public, too. On a SATURDAY during the summer, which meant a lot of stares from tourists. Oh, well! I actually loved being in an apron (and still do, though I don't wear one to college), and I didn't mind at all going to the store in one, and I even used the butt apron at the restaurant I was working at just last year :) I got a lot of compliments, too.
But I've been wondering, too if you guys are wearing waist aprons or the full, over-the-neck kind.
*Little Fish*
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Edited by - FishieLPK on May 04 2011 10:31:36 PM |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2011 : 03:38:27 AM
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Hi All, I am smiling & LOL :) I have to wear an apron in my shoppe & quite a few years ago when I worked for my neighbor, in her little dress shoppe, I wore my vintage apron, really pretty one ;) she politely told me at the end of the day not to wear it any longer but all the ladies loved it, especially the elderly ones, I heard some wonderful stories about their aprons :)I mean back in the day, aprons were wore to protect your clothes, tried explaining that to her & she is an older lady. She did get feedback from the ladies, nice comments on my behalf :) I wear mine around the house, out & about the neighborhood, I have yet to try my hand at making one. If you love aprons, pick up a copy of apron.ology, great magazine ;) I have yet to wear it beyond the neighborhood but heck I use vintage purses, hankies, jewelry, wear some vintage clothes, might as well give it a whirl ;)
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Sweet_Tea
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Tara
Newberry
SC
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2011 : 05:35:29 AM
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I wear mine around the house and yard if I'm not fixing fences or riding. But, I'm making my bridesmaids aprons as a gift. and My best friend's Birthday is this month, I'm making her one :)
Farmgirl Sister #2974
~ http://notsosweettea.blogspot.com/
"The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears"
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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2011 : 1:43:29 PM
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I wore mine outside today while doing yard work including my prairie bonnet.
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Pasthyme
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Gail
Mountain View
AR
99 Posts |
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Pasthyme
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Gail
Mountain View
AR
99 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 5:26:58 PM
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If you don't have time to make an apron (or bonnet) check out the ones I make. I have some apron styles from the 30's, 40's, and 50's (no pictures yet). I copied those from old aprons I purchased at antique shops. My favorite is the bib apron that we wear at the Folk Center. I haven't seen any others like it. I learned to make it when I started working there 5 years ago. It is almost like a jumper--except the back is open like an apron. Pictures of the bib apron and how to order are on my website.
www.pasthymesfashions.webs.com
www.ozarkfolkcenter.com |
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Yesterdayfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
Laura at
Columbia
Ky
USA
82 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2011 : 7:45:02 PM
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I wear my aprons all the time!! I love them; I think they dress up what you may be wearing. With all the ric-rac or lace. :)
Come and see what is happening at Yesterday's Farm! http://yesterdaysfarm.weebly.com/ |
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ColleensCote
Farmgirl at Heart
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Molly
Illinois
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Posted - May 26 2011 : 09:08:23 AM
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My apron collection is growing. I started buying vintage aprons & have added plenty of new ones when they make my heart sing. Full aprons with a big bib are my favorite ~ of course, in fabulous colors & patterns. I think of them like dresses. I want to LOVE it. And, the ones I have, I love! I am the only in town I know who wears an apron but my own family & their friends have become so used to me in them, no one says anything anymore.
Happy to be here.
Molly
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Nana Shirl
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Shirley
Kit Carson
Colorado
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 11:22:48 PM
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YOU GO GIRLS!!! I have some really cute ones... I just received one on a trade from beekeepersgirl..and It is just toooo cute..and I plan to wear it tomorrow to town! Shirl
You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis |
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henlady35904
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Kim
Gadsden
Alabama
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 3:29:54 PM
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| I love aprons, especially vintage ones. They are the first thing I look for when I go to estate sales. As a matter of fact, I have on my old fav right now. I haven't worn one shopping,but think I will tomorrow. |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 8:09:28 PM
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I laughed out loud today when I realized I was putting on an apron over the garden dirt on my overalls. Well I guess they can work from either side!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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Farmgirl Fashion: Aprons in Public |
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Aprons in Public
