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Across the Fence:  A woman approached me today....  |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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 Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 11:09:13 AM
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I was set up at the Farmer's Market, sporting an apron made by Grace (CountryGrace), and the kids sporting aprons by CJ (in the fall one dd will be sporting her Christmas apron made by Katmom), when a woman came up to our tent.
I wore a summer dress and had been sitting down crocheting, waiting for customers. My hair was up in a bun.
She said, "You look like MaryJane on the farm."
I did share with her about the MaryJane's Farm that I knew about, and we shared a nice conversation.
I had several older women approach me and tell us that the love our aprons and that it's not something you see around here anymore. Each time we go, we wear our aprons. I just may have to make some aprons myself some day.
Thanks for letting me share.
Farmgirl #800
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 11:17:38 AM
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What a wonderful story Kristina!
It certainly is true, that you just dont see too many people wearing aprons around these days (except us farmgals of course!)
Its hearwarming to hear that there are still people out there who see it and appreciate it.
Hugs,
~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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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 8:56:05 PM
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Nice story Kristina. And- I think you should make your own aprons.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6593 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 07:13:55 AM
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Great story, You know I would tend to purchase from someone with an apron. It just makes me feel homey and that the person wearing the apron put a lot of love into what they made.
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 07:45:19 AM
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| Oh so nice to meet others with the same interest! |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6594 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 08:01:18 AM
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I love that story! Yes, people are drawn to the friendliness and warmth of the farmgirl look. And those classy aprons just say it all!!
Winnie #3109 |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 2:32:53 PM
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How wonderful! Aprons rule!! I love aprons and wear them all the time when at home. I have yet to wear one out and about but I am seriously thinking about it. Wouldn't it be grand to have a "national apron day" where women could wear their best and most fancy aprons? Just saying.... LOL
Hugs,
Nancy
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 4:40:42 PM
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| I vote for a Apron day. What a great idea. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13625 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13625 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 6:19:04 PM
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Well, many of you know that I make aprons and many of the Farmgirls have honored me with purchasing my aprons. I sell them at our Farmers Market and this is my 5th season doing so. Just finished the 3rd sale day of the season and things are going well. Several of my customers are "collectors".
I went to the bank yesterday after the sale day to cash some checks and the bank teller told me SHE bought aprons from me there last summer and was planning on coming back to buy more for gifts.
I wear them at Market and I wear them in town to go shopping . . . I've had lots of HUGE compliments. I have my own "wardrobe" of aprons and plan to make more for me . . .when I get time.
So, farmgirls . . . let's ROCK this WORLD with our APRONS. I think it needs to be weekly!!!
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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This is just one I made for me and one of the styles I make.
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 10:21:27 AM
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I'm accruing a collection of aprons myself. I have my "messy work" apron in a denim holstein cow print I wear when I'm processing or cleaning and I want mobile pockets or to keep my clothes clean.
I've got a reversible apron I made with a tudor pillow panel print that I like to wear for cooking and baking (it has a bigger chest coverage for my bigger chest... although it lays kind of "floppy")
I have an 1860's victorian style stars & stripes patriotic apron-- it doesn't have pockets so I have barely used it-- I'm keeping my options open to use it as a possible gift. Lots of hand sewn details. If I'm gonna keep it I need to stitch a pot holder to the skirt to use as a pocket.
My mother just gave me an apron featuring star quilt blocks on the chest and the potholder pocket that she bought for me in Lancaster CO. PA. She's not sure if it's Amish or Mennonite made but I love it- definitely my favorite.
I mainly got into aprons so any outfit I wear could have pockets-- but it's nice not having to toss out so many stained tee shirts!!
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“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.”
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 11:32:37 AM
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| I have not gotten one of yours yet CJ I bought one last year from a FarmGirl but, don't remember who it was. I love it |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 2:50:15 PM
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Kristina- I love your blog! And I may have to break down and try that Rose Petal Jelly - it's beautiful and looks delicious!
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11
http://thefarmwife.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 5:15:35 PM
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Kristina,
so glad CJ & I are apart of your 'family'....feel free to wipe your owee gooey hands on us anytime!
Jen, as a certain apron author said,,, "aprons don't hold us back, they take us back'...
hugz
>^..^<
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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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Across the Fence: A woman approached me today.... |
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A woman approached me today....
