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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 09:06:24 AM
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I just couldn't resist -- at the back of the latest MJF was a little note about the new book, "The Apron Book" by EllynAnne Geisel. Well, I ordered it and a couple of days ago it arrived. I LOVE it. It has some great ideas, patterns and information, and it really speaks to the message of aprons being not only a practical necessity (at least for farmgirls!) but also a symbol of all that is good about "home." It gets a thumbs-up from me!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 09:35:47 AM
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I just ordered that book on Monday, it should arrive any day now - & now am even more excited to know it's already getting rave reviews... I actually bought several yards of fabric in anticipation of finding some good pattern ideas in the book!
Jennifer |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 10:03:59 AM
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Hey - I hadn't seen the website - thanks!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 10:50:35 AM
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I also ordered the apron book, looks like a good one.
NANCY JO |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 11:54:35 AM
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| OH- I ordered this one as one of my 40 cent books from the homestylebooks club, along with Mary Jane's. I was pleasantly surprised with the variety of patterns included. Makes me want to make more aprons. |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 12:02:50 PM
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For those who love book clubs, Doubleday has Mary Janes big book and if you join it can be one the enrollment books, which will cost you next to nothing. I bought a extra one from DD to fulfill my commiment with them, I plan to donate it to my local library so others can share the spirit! Now, I'll have to look for the apron book too!
Visit me at my blogs:
www.countrypleasures.blogspot.com
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
And my new food blog at: www.homesteadblogger.com/gardencafe
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 12:23:11 PM
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SUE,
Took a look at your blog today, loved your little display by the pantry door, and your grand children are almost as cute as mine. HA.
NANCY JO |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 05:09:46 AM
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| I ordered this book a few days ago - now I can't wait for it to arrive! (Problem is it seems to take about six weeks to Australia!) |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 07:40:45 AM
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I have to get this book. Gosh, it would make a great Christmas present for someone! Off to Alibris!!
Karin |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 4:37:16 PM
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That must be the one I saw at Barnes and Noble the other day, I didnt have 15 extra buck at the time so I didnt get it , but it looked very interesting. I may have to suggest it to my DH for christmas.
Shirley |
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2006 : 05:13:31 AM
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| My Apron Book arrived yesterday - I dropped everything to read it! It really got my creative juices flowing & I cracked out the sketchbook and pencils afterward. The essays throughout the book from individuals reminiscing about their mothers'/grandmothers' aprons are really touching, they go right to the heart. I'm getting Mom a copy of the book for Christmas (and will wrap it up in a custom-designed apron, of course). |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2006 : 06:26:19 AM
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Hi, Ladies. I posted today about this book on the Stitching section of this website.
Libbie, mine arrived yesterday, and I sat i nthe recliner last night to read as much as I could before my eyes dropped. It is SUCH a good book!! This is along the same style of writing as MJF book. There are plenty of stories about real women adn the stories they tell of their aprons. Did you read the one on page 117. What a hoot!!! I might have to try it sometime when the hubby is home, but the kdis are off to practices.
This is a great read as well as providing instructions and diagrams for making your own. I love al lthe photos and wish I had such a collection. (sigh) bliss for us country women.
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