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*Farmgirl Swap:  2015 Apron Swap - PARTNERS POSTED  |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
1979 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 08:13:43 AM
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You are welcome. I think lol.
Farm Girl Hugs, Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
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HunnysHen
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Jami
Texas
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 8:00:45 PM
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Linda.....
please count me in !
Jami. :-)
w/ TEXAS SIZE Farmgirl HUGS !
Farmgirl Sister :
HunnysHen # 5876 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 8:36:52 PM
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I'm adding you in, Jami. Thanks for joining.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1414 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1414 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 08:22:19 AM
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I truly love aprons - I collect them! And would love to join :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 09:51:09 AM
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Welcome, Joyce! I have lots of aprons, too. Many I've made and some from swaps I've participated in. I love finding vintage ones at antique shops - though I haven't figured out where/how to display them all. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 09:53:09 AM
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I just thought of something. Why doesn't everyone put a small LABEL on their apron with your name, city/state, date. This way we will always know who made the wonderful apron we are wearing. What do you think?
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5075 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5075 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 09:58:54 AM
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Linda! that is a great idea!!
Farmgirl Hugs!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 10:16:03 AM
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Here are pictures of some of the aprons I have made. They are for sale, if anyone is interested. LOL!
Recycled BlueJeans on top
Blue/white print and Men at work. Others available.
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Reversible wrap apron - this one has kitchen implements on reverse. Have 3 others: patriotic angels/international kids prints, cowboys/broco riders, Cowgirls/Vintage sayings. These all have 2 large pockets on each side.
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Made from Souvenir Towel - SCOTLAND IS SOLD
But I still have 4 England, 1 Germany, 1 Sicily, 1 Italy
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Recycled Jeans on top - yes, I found purple!
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"French Country" 2-pocket apron - sash makes large bow in back.
License plate print with coordinating stripe. Also in teal/brown print and oriental/coordinating fabrics.
 
Just some ideas!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
Edited by - quiltee on Jan 27 2015 3:03:08 PM |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5075 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5075 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 12:31:28 PM
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Linda those are awesome!!!!!!!!!! I have emailed you!
Hugs! Connie
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 1:30:42 PM
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I emailed back!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5075 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5075 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 3:20:30 PM
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Linda , those are darling! Do you set up and sell at the Fall festivals! You should if you don't, your work is awesome!!!
Hugs! Connie
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 3:23:29 PM
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I have set up at the festivals - fall and spring. I find it strange that a LOT of people do not wear aprons at all. My grandmothers were never without an apron on if they were around the house. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Debi Carr
True Blue Farmgirl
751 Posts
Debora
Centreville
Michigan
USA
751 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 3:40:33 PM
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Count me in. Love aprons!
Hugs,
Debi Carr
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 4:40:58 PM
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Thanks for joining, Debi!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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frankrb
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Sharon
Rockaway
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 5:01:16 PM
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Originally posted by quiltee
Gearing up for spring, I'm starting the list for a spring Apron Swap. I'd like for these to be hand-made aprons, so if you do not sew from scratch, email me and we can come up with a simple idea that will work for you! You can always email me; I have lots of ideas and patterns for aprons.
There are lots of ideas and patterns on Pinterest and on the Internet. I know Mary Janes Farm magazine and books also have patterns. I have a reversible apron that I just LOVE making and wearing. I also make recycled jeans aprons, using the tops-with-pockets of old jeans and adding fun and colorful skirts.
And Here's a link to the Mary Janes Farm Clothespin Apron pattern. The link and picture of the apron was in the newest Feb-Mar issue of Mary Janes Farm magazine. Very easy and useful for clothespins, gardening, or whatever you need apron pockets for.
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Recipes-Patterns-Instructions/clothespin_apron.pdf
Signups end: March 1
Partners posted: March 2
Mailout by: March 15
Tucks can be added, but are not required.
Who will join me on this swap? You can easily have your apron made before signups end.
Signups:
Linda (quiltee)
Shannon (hudsoninaf)
Asiyah (AsiyahK)
Diana (gramadinah)
Judith (forgetmenot)
Sylvia (Cissik)
Betty (Dapple Grey Lady)
Susan (EarthFibre)
Maryellen (mbenton16)
Rita (Pizzarita)
Janice (Janice)
Brenda (Lavendar Rose)
Jami (HunnysHen)
Joyce (GinghamGirl)
Debora (Debi Carr)
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 5:24:43 PM
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SharonB - did you want to join? All you did was copy the entire opening message.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
Edited by - quiltee on Jan 27 2015 5:25:49 PM |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5075 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5075 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2015 : 2:48:18 PM
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Linda O, I thought I signed up for this swap! but I don't see where I did!! another Senior moment I guess! So sign me up!!
Hugs! Connie
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2015 : 3:54:03 PM
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Gotcha, eh? You are now signed up!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5075 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5075 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2015 : 4:15:27 PM
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Thanks! LOL!!!
Hugs! Connie
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2015 : 1:42:27 PM
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Since I posted on the Clothespin Bag Swap I thought I would also post four poems about aprons that I've found on the Internet over the years. ENJOY! And see if they bring back memories of your grandmothers.
Grandma's Apron by Tina Trivett
The strings were tied, It was freshly washed, and maybe even pressed.
For Grandma, it was everyday to choose one when she dressed.
The simple apron that it was, you would never think about;
the things she used it for, that made it look worn out.
She may have used it to hold, some wildflowers that she'd found.
Or to hide a crying child's face, when a stranger came around.
Imagine all the little tears that were wiped with just that cloth.
Or it became a potholder to serve some chicken broth.
She probably carried kindling to stoke the kitchen fire.
To hold a load of laundry, or to wipe the clothesline wire.
When canning all her vegetables, it was used to wipe her brow.
You never know, she might have used it to shoo flies from the cow.
She might have carried eggs in from the chicken coop outside.
Whatever chore she used it for, she did them all with pride.
When Grandma went to heaven, God said she now could rest.
I'm sure the apron that she chose, was her Sunday best.
I miss you Grandma...
Grandma's Apron by C J Heck
Gramma's gone, but not forgotten,
that's her apron hanging there.
It still hangs in Grampa's kitchen.
Sometimes he looks at it and stares.
When Gramma wore her apron
it was magical to see.
The pockets held such treasures
for the grandkids just like me.
Saw it shine up Grampa's fender once
just as pretty as you please,
and it wiped my brother's cheek off
one time when he sneezed.
It took cookies from the oven,
it rushed to wipe a tear,
got a grain of sand out of your eye,
made a lap for the stories we'd hear.
It wiped spills up from the counter top
when she was baking pies,
a symbol of her love and care
and it showed, too, in her eyes.
Sometimes I'm sad to look at it
when I see my Grampa stare.
Gramma's gone, but not forgotten.
That's her apron hanging there.
Inspired by a Email from Granny rose
My grandma wore an apron
To protect the dress she wore
But her uses for that apron
I'm sure she had a score
It was used for drying children's tears
And cleaning ears and such
And shy kids hid behind it
When relations fussed too much
And then when it turned cold outside
It wrapped grandmothers arms
And called grandfather from the field
To a meal so nice and warm
And it made a special kind of sling
To carry apples sweet
And peas and carrots and green beans
Good Stuff for us to eat
It was used to wipe the furniture
When company did drop by
And it carried chips and kindling
Or battled bottle flies
It carried eggs or little chicks
Or baby cats or dogs
And one fine day down at the pond
She caught some golliwogs
And I remember very well
When my grandma had died
Somebody took her apron
And cast it to one side
But tell me please in case you know
When do you think there'll be
Something that gets used as much
As that apron used to be
MY GRANDMOTHER'S MAGIC APRON" by Mary Carter Mizrany© March 27, 2006
To some it's just an apron
old garment of no worth . . .
but the memories it holds for me
are the dearest ones on earth ~
Grandmother wore it often
for lots of things she did . . .
seemed like a bit 'O magic
when I was just a kid ~
I'd see her in the chicken coop
as chicken feed she'd throw . . .
how she made that apron like a sack
I tell you I don't know ~
Why it held eggs she'd gather
the hens laid every day . . .
"I just can't cook without it"
I'd hear grandmother say ~
If company was acomin'
she dusted with it, too . . .
dried at least a thousand teardrops
'n snot when, she, our noses blew ~
Into the garden there she'd go
with apron held out wide . . .
soon peas 'n corn 'n beans 'n taters
were carried on inside ~
We'd sit awhile upon the porch
a mess of beans we'd clean . . .
string 'em first ~ then snap 'em
awwwww~ you know what I mean ~
For the always hungry old~fashion'd stove
she'd tote kindlin from the shed . . .
"My apron sure comes in handy"
so worn out her face all red ~
So much love 'n comfort ~ tenderness
given to us for so many years . . .
just can't think about those precious times
without my eyes filling up with tears ~
To some just a worn~out piece of cloth
but, oh my, not so to me . . .
My Grandmother's Magic Apron
like her, lives forever in my memory !
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5075 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5075 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2015 : 10:33:52 AM
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Linda, I was on the wrong forum, I am signed up for the Clothespin bag swap!!, I thought I was on the clothespin bag swap when I said I did not see my name~! LOL!!!Take me off this one!! LOL!
Hugs! Connie
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2015 : 1:46:18 PM
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No problem at all. I will remove you from this swap. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2015 : 4:44:39 PM
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BUMP! So far there are 15 in this swap. Come on, farmgirls. You KNOW you want a new apron. Don't you?
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2015 : 10:02:47 AM
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Linda, I just love those poems! They so remind me of the grandmas, mom, aunts and friends! Thank you for sharing!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
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*Farmgirl Swap: 2015 Apron Swap - PARTNERS POSTED |
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2015 Apron Swap - PARTNERS POSTED
