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Across the Fence:  CJ's Aprons  |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 9:05:06 PM
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CJ....
I just popped over to your blog and saw your latest creations...Lord girlfriend I LOVE the new aprons you have listed. I left a comment and then went on-line to look for the designer that your aprons reminded me of and I found it! Do you remember Gunne Sax from the 70's?
I do....
(Picture of Gunne Sax)
Sure brought back some memories CJ-You are so talented!
Melody Farmgirl #525
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
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debbie
anchorage
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USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 11:42:38 PM
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Love gunne sax, so pretty and girly!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 06:15:42 AM
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I couldnt agree more- CJ is one very talented lady! and Yes- I too remember gunne sax! LOVE the girly girl style, so country and romantic looking!
Hats off to CJ!
Warm Farmgirl Smiles,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 08:04:55 AM
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Ladies I have one of CJ's aprons hanging in my kitchen that CJ made me for Valentine's Day, it is the sweetest apron I have ever seen. Ummm I will have to see if she can make me one for St. Paddy's Day, Easter, ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Love Ya CJ:-)
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 10:32:39 AM
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Oh does that bring back memories...Gunne Sax! For my first wedding in 1981, I wore a Gunne Sax dress. My sister bought it for prom and only wore it for a couple of hours. I decided to re-purpose it into my wedding dress. It was a cream confection with tiny violets at the bodice. My Mom crocheted me an almost floor length shawl out of cream colored thread and I wore a cream floppy hat with violets ringing the crown. Quite the flower child look! See, I was frugal even back then!
CJ's aprons are to die for! They are so well made and reasonable too. I am starting a collection of them.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
342 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 09:01:22 AM
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I just HAD to go and take a peek!
Love your aprons CJ!!! And what beautiful gifts they would make!
I haven't made doll clothes since my girls were little, but oh how I loved making them! Your creations are gorgeous!
~Violet~
Farmgirl Sister #1669
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
342 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 10:10:53 AM
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Just wanted to add....
Call me old fashioned, but I might still wear a GunnyeSax, changed up to my age and the 21st century!
DIANE, I bet your were the picture of gorgeousness on your WEDDING DAY!!!
~Violet~
Farmgirl Sister #1669
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 10:16:40 AM
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Oh but SHOOT!!!
Wikipedia says that GunneSax is a line of clothing for YOUNG WOMEN!
That's OK. Apparently, the style has really cruised into modern times under a different name.
I'll still enjoy my hippie style, patchouli and all.
~Violet~
Farmgirl Sister #1669
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 4:33:49 PM
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I too love'd Gunne Sax dresses...in fact, when I was Matron of Honor for my little sister's wedding, I wore a sweet Gunne Sax dress and sprigs of fresh flowers in my hair...gee, can ya guess what 'era' I was from? lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 09:53:48 AM
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CJ,
You need to make an apron with chaps like the one shown in MJF magazine for the Wild West road trip! I have been working on raffia cowgirl hats. I have one almost done in Lavender! I will post photo when I am done.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 06:47:11 AM
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Diane,
Which MJF magazine issue are you referring to? I have an idea in my head about something that would be simple and quick . . .hmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
Are you making your hats in different colors? And what $$ are they going to be??
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 09:59:52 AM
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The February/March issue on the Letters to Us page at the top right corner is a picture of an apron from a lady in WI. It looks like chaps...so cute. The apron was made in OK! Wait till you see my Raffia Cowgirl hats! I will post a picture soon!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 6:57:13 PM
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CJ,
Your new aprons are beautiful!!! Will you be making full aprons in a similar style with the layers? If so I will have to get one. I just love the cow apron you gave me, I still get a lot of compliments on it too :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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lilaclady
Farmgirl in Training
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Janet
Mulliken
MI
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2011 : 04:53:40 AM
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Oh my...what memories you have encouraged! I wore a Gunne Sax as a wedding dress in 1976. Paid all of $30.00 for it. My maid of honor wore a floor length patchwork skirt!! It was great.
Janet
lilaclady
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13634 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13634 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2011 : 12:19:20 PM
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Thanks farmgirls for looking and sharing your compliments! And for sharing your memories.
All the "Layer Cakes" pictured are sold, however, I've left the pics there so folks can see what they're like. I plan to "bake" some more as soon as I take a look at my supplies!
So, check back in a few days. Ya' never know what'll show up!
Thanks again!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2011 : 05:43:29 AM
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the "layer cakes" are by far my favorite. they'd look so cute over a pair of jeans! as for gunnie sax...i have a love/hate relationship with that brand. i absolutly adrore the look, but can never find them in my size! they certainly were not made for girls with tatas.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13634 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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cindymac
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Cindy
Bakersfield
California
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Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 5:06:04 PM
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I wore a gunne sax dress to my JR/SR Prom when I was 16 it was cream & so yummy. My Mom got her money's worth out of it though & had my little sister wear it to her 8th grade graduation too.
Cindy |
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