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*Farmgirl Swap:  Revival of the Mini Apron Swap - Patriotic Theme  |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
 Posted - May 01 2022 : 5:27:19 PM
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This swap is for mini-aprons made with a patriotic-theme in design or fabrics. When making aprons for your fellow swappers, please remember to make something that you would like to receive. We love embellishments - buttons, trims, pockets, lace, ruffles, etc, but they are not always necessary depending on the design of the apron.
NOTE: All the aprons you make do not need to be the same - a variety is fun, too! Use up your scraps and be creative. You can sew, crochet, or knit the mini aprons. Start making aprons as soon as you sign up!
Here is picture of previous Patriotic themed mini aprons:
Here are examples from previous themed swaps: themes included farmgirl, Christmas, Valentines, fancy, animals, cowgirl, spring, fall, etc.
 
NOTE: There are patterns available for mini-apron "ornaments" - Simplicity 1957 and Simplicity 2748 (IMHO these aprons are involved and complicated). There are also free crochet and other mini apron patterns on Pinterest. You can use these or design your own half-aprons or full bib-style aprons. Farmgirls LOVE embellishments!
Here are a few patterns I've had in my saved files:
There is a mini apron pattern at
www.beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com
It is from 2005, so in the search box in the upper LH corner type "water bottle apron" and then scroll down for the link to the pattern. I have used this pattern a lot.
http://www.tagsisyoureit.com/mini-soap-apron-valentines/
https://homeinthefingerlakes.com/dish-soap-apron-tutorial/
http://lacenribbonroses.blogspot.com/2008/02/old-fashioned-bottle-aprons.html?m=1
For all you crocheters, out there, here is a cute adaptable apron some of you may like.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/liquid-dish-soap-apron
Look down the page. I love the red and white version.
And more:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-aprons
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dishsoap-apron
Sign-ups start now: May 1
Sign-ups end: Noon, Monday, May 16
Important! Mail out to Linda NO LATER THAN: Friday, May 26. The sooner the better after we know how many swappers are participating. I will send you my address as you sign up.
Again, your aprons, postage and return envelope should arrive to Linda NO LATER THAN May 30.
Here are the rules for this swap:
1. You will make a mini apron - either half-apron or full bib-style apron - for each farmgirl who signs up, including yourself (# depends on signups). Finished apron size is approx. 5" wide and 5-6" long depending on style (Note: my half aprons start at 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" and are hemmed and gathered to a 5" waist) not including the ties ... ties on each side should be about 5-6" beyond the waistband on each side so the aprons can be tied onto an object for display. The bib aprons are about 6-1/2" to 7" long, not counting the neck strap. You might want to add a pocket and tuck a little note inside. You will be getting one of your mini aprons back. Please be sure to sign your mini aprons.
2. You will send me your complete set of mini aprons (1 for each person who signs up, including YOU).
3. You will INCLUDE a Self-addressed, stamped (with postage stamps, not metered) envelope with the same amount of postage as your envelope costs to mail. Include $1.00 cash in the envelope to cover the cost of mailing your mini aprons back to you. The extra dollar will cover cost of extra weight that different trims might add. If the cost to mail to you is more than this I will let you know. Depending on how embellished your aprons are compared to the others, postage could be a bit more.
4. After all farmgirl aprons are received, I will divide up the mini aprons and mail one from each person back to you (including yours).
I will list names of those who sign up and let you know the final total!
Let's have some fun with these! Start making the minis as soon as you sign up so you will have some made and won't be rushed before the deadline.
Farmgirls Participating:
Linda (quiltee)
Judith (StitchinWitch)
Grace (katmom)
Karen (Jokamartell)
Debbie (debbieklann)
Marilyn (TexasGran)
Andrea (AndreaPA)
Wanda (Wanda Sue)
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
Linda B
Terrell, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on May 15 2022 06:23:50 AM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2482 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2482 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2022 : 5:55:02 PM
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Hiya Linda -- Please sign me up!
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17243 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17243 Posts |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4458 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4458 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2022 : 6:16:51 PM
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Oh my! I did so love these little aprons! Sign me up Linda!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1762 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1762 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2022 : 7:36:54 PM
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What the heck?? Sign me up!! :) lol
Karen :) |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2022 : 8:05:59 PM
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Woo Hoo! Have you all down Judith, Grace, Dianna, and Karen. Have fun making your mini aprons.
If you have any questions about any of the "rules" please let me know and I will try to explain better.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2022 : 8:16:12 PM
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There is a mini apron pattern at www.beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com.
It is from 2005, so in the search box in the upper LH corner type "water bottle apron" and then scroll down for the link to the pattern. I have used this pattern a lot.
And here is a link to another pattern:
http://www.tagsisyoureit.com/mini-soap-apron-valentines/
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on May 01 2022 8:22:29 PM |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
790 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
790 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2022 : 10:24:39 AM
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I can't say no to patriotic!!! Please sign me up....thank you!!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2022 : 11:06:43 AM
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Gotcha, Debbie! Start those sewing machines!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2022 : 12:16:38 PM
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Ok - I have finished 2 so far, and have 6-8 more cut out, so entice people to join in. This has always been a fun swap. I'm just trying to think up some slight variations of this mini - or maybe I will do them all the same?? Hmmmmm ... !
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on May 02 2022 1:13:47 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17243 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17243 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2022 : 4:25:09 PM
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Can you imagine having a bunch of these for a summer patio gathering...
(Photo from "The Apron Book", by EllynAnn Geisel)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on May 02 2022 7:27:28 PM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2482 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2482 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2022 : 4:31:11 PM
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Too cute -- drink and a napkin :-)
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
790 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
790 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2022 : 4:43:00 PM
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Hahaha!!! Those are fun!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4458 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4458 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2022 : 4:56:25 PM
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Holy cow Grace, too darn cute!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2022 : 5:19:30 PM
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Those are so cute! Great idea for a patio get-together. I saw that pattern somewhere. I will look again and post it to the list of patterns.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
790 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
790 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2022 : 7:44:36 PM
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Thank you, thank you!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2022 : 06:02:25 AM
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Quiltee Linda...I loved making all of those aprons. Please, may I sign up? Perhaps this will pull me out of the funk. I remember how much fun it was to sew them up! First I must see if the machine will sew... but sign me up anyway.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
790 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
790 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2022 : 07:18:31 AM
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Hooray, Marilyn!!! I was just looking at all of the cute aprons that you sent to me once. So glad you are going to join us!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2022 : 07:25:59 AM
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Welcome, Marilyn. I love all your aprons.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17243 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17243 Posts |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
790 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
790 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2022 : 12:05:59 PM
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I am shocked!!! Time to go shopping!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2022 : 2:18:56 PM
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Such a shame, Grace! NOT!
Luckily, I used fabric and trims I already had. I've finished 9 aprons so far and have 4 more that are 1/2 done. My aprons are all the same pattern, same fabric, similar trims, and all have a pocket (though the pockets are not all the same).
I'm getting as many as I can done now because we have a cruise starting on Sunday and I'm not taking my sewing machine. Yes, really. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2022 : 3:01:10 PM
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Oh Katmom, I have a tote full of blue fabric . . . want me to send you some? LOL.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2022 : 3:37:14 PM
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Jean -
Are you going to join in on this swap? In the Love mini Apron swap you asked that the mini apron swap be resurrected, and I resurrected it, but you haven't joined yet. Please join in on the fun!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2022 : 8:12:51 PM
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Got a lot on my plate this time. Maybe next time.
Have fun on your cruise. Where are you going?
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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Edited by - JeanP on May 04 2022 8:17:59 PM |
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*Farmgirl Swap: Revival of the Mini Apron Swap - Patriotic Theme |
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Revival of the Mini Apron Swap - Patriotic Theme
