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Across the Fence:  I finished my apron for "National Tie One On Day"  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13631 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 18 2011 : 09:42:42 AM
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National Tie One On Day is coming up this next week, on Wednesday November 23rd.
I just finished the apron I plan to wrap my bread in. My gift will go to my neighbor who is the mother of a disabled child, loves horses and is an artist. Thought she might like this "many pockets" apron with horse print and lots of pockets for artist supplies . . or whatever. I will bake some Honey Oatmeal bread later so that it's fresh.
I know our Farmgirls Southwest Henhouse Chapter 'Chick" members are making this a project in our respective communities.
Any other farmgirls planning on participating??
Should be fun . . and rewarding!
CJ
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2011 : 09:55:26 AM
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Oh CeeJay- I love your apron! Yes I have my apron done and will be baking my bread on the 23rd so it is nice and warm. I'm giving my to a gal from my church that lost her baby 3 days after she was born.
I love do this-
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
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deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2011 : 11:19:33 AM
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ceejay
you are so talented
blessings deborah
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2011 : 12:10:18 PM
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Beautiful apron CJ from a beautiful spirit! You grace this earth! We should all take lessons from you!
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2011 : 12:13:33 PM
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OMG! that is toooo cute! I need to go downstairs to my craft room and get to crackin' I have a special "Santa's Helper" apron that I am working on..... heeheehee...yep, I am up to sewing mischief again! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Relientkrazy
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Connie Jo
Portland
OR
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2011 : 11:12:51 PM
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CJ, plese tell us more about National Tie One On Day. I haven't heard about this before.
Thanks, from another CJ :)
Connie Jo
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13631 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13631 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2011 : 06:10:24 AM
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Connie Jo,
If you google "National Tie One On Day" it should bring up some info. But basically, it is wrapping a loaf of bread in an apron and taking it to someone who is need of encouragement, support, care . . . It is always the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and it's just a way to "give back". Neither the bread or the apron need to be made by you . . . it's extra nice if they are, but not necessary. I can do both so I will be.
I have chosen to gift my neighbor friend because I know how stressful her life is how much encouragement she needs.
Hope that helps . . . and if you need more info let me know.
And . . YAY! Another "CJ"!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 19 2011 : 1:19:45 PM
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these are the aprons I made for NTOO Day....
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I luv the cutie 'turkey hand print', like we use to make in in grade school.....
I plan to tuck in cute little 'love notes' in the pockets,,, for my daughter & 2 grandbabies. 
You can check out EllynAnne Geisel's (author of "The Apron Book", web/blog for more info on NTOO.
http://apronmemories.blogspot.com
Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Trails...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Nov 19 2011 1:24:10 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13631 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2011 : 3:45:41 PM
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CJ & Grace - those are fabulous aprons. I had not heard of this before either. What a wonderful thing to do - so simple, yet so meaningful. Hmmmmm.... I know someone who could use it. Thanks for the great idea. Grace - LOVE the turkey hand fabric - too cute.
I found this Thanksgiving Blessing several years ago - and when I give food or tea or whatever this time of year, I attach this blessing:
Thanksgiving Blessing
Wishing you walls for the wind
Roof for the rain
And tea beside the fire.
Laughter to cheer you
Those you love near you
And all that your heart may desire.
Author Unknown
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 7:43:15 PM
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Lorraine,,
what a sweet poem, thanx for sharing it with us....
You have given me an idea for an elderly lady near by.... I think I will whip up a little apron with 2 pockets, one to insert several tea bags & your little poem and in the other pocket, stevia packets & a silver spoon.
Gotta love the power of the farmgirl sisterhood! :>)
CeeJay, I hear ya,,, my farmgirl eyeballs are getting blurry, with all this sewing...but I wouldn't have it any other way!
hugz
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Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 05:58:24 AM
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Grace - that's a great idea.
I bought an apron but am making some pumpkin bread for one of my farmgirl sisters. She'll love it - she's going through a divorce and having a tough time.
Thanks again CJ for posting this - I'd never heard of this before. Such a great idea... Happy NTOO Day to you all..
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Relientkrazy
Farmgirl in Training
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Connie Jo
Portland
OR
USA
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Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 9:50:39 PM
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Thanks CJ for explaining it all to me! Since I work maybe I will make one when I get home from work tomorrow. I bought a "new" old sewing machine in September but still haven't make anything with it yet. I tried to sew pockets on a copote I had made a few months before, but it was too bulky.
This is my new machine
I hope this works...I have never posted a picture before. It is a 1949 Singer Feather Weight. It has been repainted in car paint a beautiful purple color. 
I am not quite sure who I will give the apron and bread to but I think I will do it!
Everyone, have a blessed evening!
Connie Jo
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13631 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2011 : 4:08:13 PM
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I gave my thrift shop apron and loaf of pumpkin bread to a farmgirl in my group. She was so thrilled she almost cried too. What a great idea - thanks again for sharing this.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 23 2011 : 5:10:54 PM
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When will each of you be "Tying one on" I will tonight while starting food for tomorrow. Sweet potatoes and double baked potatoes will be made tonight and I will be cutting up the celery and onions for the stuffing tomorrow morning.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
God bless,
Judy
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13631 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Relientkrazy
Farmgirl in Training
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Connie Jo
Portland
OR
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2011 : 6:55:40 PM
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Hi All!
Something funny happened today with "Tie One On". One of the big bosses at work has a board outside her office and everyday she writes what day it is. Well, today she had "Tie One On Day"! So before I left I told her what it REALLY meant. She thought it meant to drink too much. Of course, she wanted to know how I knew what it really meant, so I told her about you all and Mary Jane's Farm. (And, how I had told my daughter about Mary Jane's Farm, too, and how she had said, "Mom, it sound like a grow op!") LOL
I was going to sew an apron last night and make some bread in my bread machine, but when I got home after work I was exhausted. I barely had energy to make dinner. But, I did dig in my linen closet and found and old beautiful table cloth with lovely cross stitching on it. It has a stain on one side, so I think I am going to use it to make the apron! Too fun! I can't wait! I will sew it tomorrow while dinner is cooking. It will be a little late, but that is OK, I think! I am going to give it to a friend at work who gave me tickets to go to the play where she is the stage manager. It is called "Mr. Darcy Dreamboat". My son and I went last Saturday night and had a very good time. I thought the apron and bread would be an excellent thank you gift.
I will try to post a picture!
You girls have an blessed Thanksgiving! I am glad you like my purple sewing machine...
Love to you all!
Connie Jo
Farmgirl 3640
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2011 : 06:49:55 AM
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CJ how beautiful and what a blessing!
Grace, I love yours too!
I would do it if I could sew :)
Happy Thanksgiving!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Edited by - Calicogirl on Nov 24 2011 06:53:52 AM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2011 : 09:58:09 AM
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i dropped my apron and home made sour dough bread off after work yesterday-disappointed cuz my "giftee" didn't answer the door but hid it well enough incase she didn't come home right away! she'll be surprised when she opens the storm door!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
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Across the Fence: I finished my apron for "National Tie One On Day" |
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I finished my apron for "National Tie One On Day"
