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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Tie One On - sign up and join the "movement"  |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 1:15:17 PM
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I was looking at EllynAnne Giesel's website yesterday and saw the advertisement for National Tie One On Day. I don't know if anyone else has seen/heard of/participated in this, but I thought it was really cool. On November 25th, the day before Thanksgiving, you take a fresh loaf of bread wrapped in a new apron with a prayer or note of encouragement tucked inside and deliver it to someone in need. Whether they are needing a boost in spirits or are experiencing some other type of hard time.
I thought this was a FANTASTIC idea and I thought it sounded very much like something all you wonderful farmgirls might be interested in.
My sister and the rest of my family works very hard to make sure my nieces understand how important it is to give to others. And, in light of that fact, I am proposing that my mom, sister, nieces and myself participate in National Tie One On Day this year and add it as a Thanksgiving family tradition.
What do you ladies think about this?
Edited to say : If you would like to participate in National Tie On On Day through this thread you are welcome! We will be posting pics of the aprons we make and hopefully, after the fact, we can share our stories and how participating in the event affected us as individuals, our families, etc.  Click on the link below for more information on National Tie One On Day. This links to EllynAnne's website Apron Memories.
http://www.apronmemories.com/news/tie-on-one-day.html
I will be making aprons and helping my nieces make aprons for this event for the next couple of weeks. Just bumping up to remind everyone. Also, MJF was kind enough to send back issues of MJ magazines to those who wish to participate. I will be wrapping a copy of the back issues of the magazine in with my bread and apron. If you are able to do so, please take a picture of your apron to post on the site. I would love to hear stories from the farmgirls making their deliveries as well. Thank you ladies!!! |
Edited by - chaddsgirl on Nov 02 2009 10:59:33 AM |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 7:25:57 PM
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Sarah - I had heard this mentioned before - EllynAnne posts here on occasion, but I think this is a perfect farmgirl project/tradition!! I'm up for it, we should try to see how many people we can get in on this, and post pictures
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 10:10:37 PM
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Hi gals,
I think I saw this also in MaryJane's magazine. I don't know anyone who wears aprons...but I'm game if you are....I'm sure if I try I can find somebody.
Count me in too!
:-)
Linda in Scranton, PA
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 08:35:57 AM
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Wonderful idea - count me in also!
Sue Feely
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Lynner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheri
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 2:21:03 PM
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Sarah, sounds great. Count me in...
Many Hands Make Light Work!
...God made the seed to grow... |
Edited by - Lynner on Jul 12 2009 2:21:46 PM |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 3:09:31 PM
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I'm in. Keep me posted. I love this idea.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 08:03:07 AM
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OOOOOHHHHH!!!! I'm so excited that everyone is interested!!! This is fantastic!!! I think I'm going to change the title of this thread so it looks more like an event. Wish you all could see me, I'm pretty close to jumping up and down and clapping my hands.
Linda - I kind of felt the same way. I mean, other than you farm girls and the ladies in my family, I don't know many people who wear aprons either. However, I think the thoughtfulness of taking an apron and fresh loaf of bread to someone who needs a hand up will still encourage them. Who knows, maybe we'll convert them to Apron Wearers! LOL!!!
You girls are the best!
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 08:48:22 AM
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what type of bread do we send along with the apron? Do we find someone in our community that is in need? this is something I would like to do with my daughters.
xoxo-Lori
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 09:29:14 AM
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Lori - It doesn't seem like there are really any rules as far as what kind of bread, what type of apron, etc. So I would say it's whatever kind of bread you normally make (or try out a new recipe if you like). My mom bakes sourdough bread to take to the farmer's market, so I imagine she will probably use a loaf of that bread. I usually just make plain white bread every week for my husband and myself, and I generally take a loaf with me to Thanksgiving day at Grandma's house. So I am planning to make an extra loaf to give away. I would think if you prefer to make bannana, zuchinni, pumpkin or any type of bread you like, that would be more than acceptable.
As far as who you give it to, that is entirely up to you. It might be someone who has recently been ill and is recovering, someone you know who has suffered a loss, maybe someone who is struggling emotionally or financially, the choice is yours.
My interpretation of the National Tie One On Day spirit it to lift up the women around us. Whether they are in need of a friend, a shoulder to cry on or just someone to show they care. How many of us have, at some time in our lives, recieved a gift from a friend that seemed to come just at the time we needed it most? My perspective on this event is to show other women, maybe even someone we don't really know, that they are not alone.
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 12:56:25 PM
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I think this is a great idea. We all need to be encouraged and encouraging to other woman.
Count me in. Now to keep me eyes and ears and heart open. We could do this just any old time we see a need!
Tammyb
Sisterchick #541
Live to leave a legacy
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 5:49:54 PM
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What a great idea! I might need a reminder in October so I don't forget!!!
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
http://oldethymecountrybarn.blogspot.com/
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 7:24:04 PM
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Sarah, This sounds like a great idea to do . Helping other people makes a person feel good and you don't even have to know them. Maybe if you have a women's group at church you could talk to them and get them started on it as a church endevor annually. We do something similar for the Women's shelter in our county. You might even talk to a local food pantry and see what might be done to help. Usually the churches around could tell you what families need the help.
suburban countrygirl at heart |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 7:25:52 PM
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Sarah, forgot to but my name at the end. got distracted. soory.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 06:27:23 AM
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Absolutely, Laurie. In fact, I when I was looking for more info on-line about this endeavor I ran across a fabric company that is putting together a group of ladies to sew aprons in participation with Tie One On Day. They are partnered up with a local bakery to supply the bread and all their "loaves & aprons" are being taken to a local womens shelter. So the possibilities for this concept are endless.
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 08:50:42 AM
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I have a neighbor that just lost her husband. Very unexpectly. She is lost. She was a women who doesn't know how any thing works. The wood stove, what to do with the horses the dogs nothing She was just there to cook and clean. I think I will put a MJ mag in with the Bread might get here some Farm Girl Spirit.
Diana
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 07:38:04 AM
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Thought I'd bump this up since there seem to be so many farm girls on the forum this morning. Have a blessed day everyone!!
Hey, that was my 100th post!!!
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Edited by - chaddsgirl on Jul 15 2009 07:40:42 AM |
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GrammyGoose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sue
Liverpool
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 07:58:29 AM
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Okay, I'm game! This sounds like a wonderful tradition for the women in my family to start. I'll have to round up the troops and get them motivated too! Thanks for sharing the idea and encouraging us to participate!
Sue |
Edited by - GrammyGoose on Jul 15 2009 07:59:14 AM |
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Lynner
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Sheri
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 05:18:14 AM
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Hey Everyone,
I told my granddaughters about this swap, ages 10 and 12, and they were very excited about it. What a great way to show someone that you are thinking of them. And a great way to get family involved
Many Hands Make Light Work!
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 10:53:46 AM
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Thank you so much Rene! And thanks to all of the wonderful farmgirls who have been so willing to participate!
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EllynAnne
True Blue Farmgirl
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EllynAnne
Pueblo
CO
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 11:13:40 AM
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Hey! and thank y'all a million times over for embracing National Tie One On Day. It's a win-win, and the more who participate, the more who receive.
Exciting announcements to share regarding NTOOD 2009 - info will be posted on my website www.apronmemories.com
From my heart,
xxea
Tie One On...an apron, of course! |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 12:33:34 PM
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And thank you for posting such a great idea on your website! By the way, EllynAnne, did you get the link I sent you to the Pattern Bee where I found that embroidery pattern you were looking for? Hope you were able to order copies of that, I just love that pattern.
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 2:08:50 PM
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Mary Jane has fabric?? Is it on line some place?
Thanks!
Jonnie
"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful. Welcome it in every face, in every skip, in every flower."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 08:16:08 AM
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just bumping this thread up to remind everyone and let the newest members take a look. We're still quite a ways from Thanksgiving, but I'm a planner. :) LOL!!
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 10:10:02 AM
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hello...thanks for the bump.....
I have too look around to find someone who could use an apron. It's wonderful idea!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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