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*Farmgirl Barter™:  Mini Apron Swap Anyone??? Sign Ups closed!!!  |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 09:57:25 AM
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*************************UPDATE 10-21-09*****************************
Hi Ladies - Just want to touch base with you all. Sally has notified me that she has mailed hers, so as soon as I get them I will mail a package to each of you whom I have received from. Thanks!
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Would anyone be up for a mini half apron swap??? I came across a thread here on the site where the senior farmgirls do these and was wondering if anyone else would be interested? I looked online and found one picture, but it belongs to someone and I don't want to copy it and get in trouble. Does anyone have a picture of one that they could post as a sample. They are just the sweetest and soooo small. They look to be about the size of the palm of your hand (maybe a little bigger). I was thinking it would be fun to incorporate a bit of the signature block swap from quilting into it. Say maybe have the fabric be light enough so that we could sign our name, write our city and state, and date the apron as a keepsake of our fellow farmgirls. You could even include your farmgirl number.
I've been the mama of many other things, but not yet a swap. I would love to try it!!!! I was thinking the simple rules could be as follows:
1. Have a date to end sign-ups. (or should we only sign up the first so many since we would be making that many aprons? But how fun would it be to receive many mini aprons from around the states from our fellow farmgirls. I'm up for the challenge of making many, would you be? (I am a single mom and work full-time, but know I can do it!!! Like that confidence?? )
2. Have a strict date to have aprons due at my house. I know that life happens, but we all put time and effort into these great swaps and there should be a definite end in sight.  If for some reason someone has to excuse themselves along the way, no problem, but the rest of us can still make the initial amount and will have a couple of extras to give away or whatever we decide on. I don't think there will be that many though.
3. Send your completed aprons to me, along with a self addressed postage paid return envelope or little box. You know, the post office has $4.95 flat rate small boxes or envelopes. They say you can stuff them 'til your hearts' content and still only pay $4.95. Why send first class/parcel post when for a little more we can get them sooner and start enjoying them? That's the way I feel, at least.
4. I will post when each is received and will get them back into the mail within five days of when they were due to me. We just need to make sure they get to me on time that way I can get them back out to you on time. I will post the day they go out!! (I have a wonderful 17 year old daughter who gets suckered into helping me with all my swaps and creative ideas. I can just see her eyes rolling as I type.)  But she still loves me!!!!
What do you all think? Any interest? Please let me know!!!
Farmgirls:
Michelle - Futters Finished
Diana - Gramadinah Received
Merry - Merry - Received
Cathy - Cathy M - Received
Sally - MustangSally - Received
Linda - Yarnmamma (withdrew)
Heather - Summerstead - Received
Christine - Farmgirlwishes - emailed
Hi ladies - Looks like we should be making 8 mini aprons. Can't wait to see what we all come up with. Any questions or problems, please post here or email me! Have fun!!!
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - Futters on Nov 01 2009 2:59:24 PM |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 11:18:29 AM
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Sounds good, I am in!
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
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CathyM
True Blue Farmgirl
344 Posts
Cathy
Tulsa
OK
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 1:07:07 PM
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I'm in. Just post all info and how many aprons we need to make.
Farmgirl Sister #710
"Not all who wander are lost"
JRR Tolkien |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9778 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9778 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 2:43:47 PM
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Here is a sample of some I made for a valentine swap last year.
God is good....all the time.
Denise
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 2:44:11 PM
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Count me in, and do we have a theme.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 2:45:12 PM
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Here are a few I have made:
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
Zelda Fitzgerald |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 3:47:14 PM
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Hi ladies,
No theme for this one. Let's make sure that the fabric is light enough that when you use a permanent marker to write with that it shows our name and information for all to see. I am pesonally going to frame mine. I know exactly where they will hang.
Thank you soooo much for the samples. I am soooo looking forward to this.
PS - I have never done this before, so I was wondering if there is a pattern online for the little apron part. I am not real good at just "winging it." Any information would be helpful.
Consider this the official sign up and let's see how many we can get and if it would be worth our while. Sound like a plan???
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
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MustangSally
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Sally
Gwinn
MI
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 10:26:50 AM
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Hi Michelle,
You can count me in. :o) Have you seen the Simplicity pattern #2748 of mini vintage patterns. If we do this I will problably use that unless we can find a free online one.
Also, my mom and I are working on your Halloween aprons this afternoon! :o) Pics to follow on the Apron swap later today!
Hugs...
Sally
Happy Trails!
Check out my vintage camper at http://sallysnowflake.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - MustangSally on Aug 23 2009 11:08:50 AM |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 11:17:46 AM
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PLEASE DON'T THINK ANYONE HAS TO USE THIS PATTERN.
I just posted the pic because someone mentioned it.
It is larger than a Barbie doll would wear... fits a regular size dish soap bottle.
Ribbon makes a nice waistband if ya are looking for quick and easy.
Linda in Scranton, PA
"I dare you to scare yourself with how beautiful you are."
Rob Brezsny from http://freewillastrology.com/home.shtml
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Edited by - yarnmamma on Aug 25 2009 12:00:37 PM |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 11:26:47 AM
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We made them for holidays and the best ones were for Christmas and Halloween...some very ornate.
The light colored with signature is a good idea! I'd love to join...even after saying I had plenty of mini aprons! They look so good strung together like a garland.
I also hung lots of individual minis with little clothespins (bought at craft stores) on my kitchen curtains and in the laundry room.
Linda in Scranton, PA
"I dare you to scare yourself with how beautiful you are."
Rob Brezsny from http://freewillastrology.com/home.shtml
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2009 : 06:18:32 AM
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There are six of us signed up. WOOOO HOOOO!! We'll close sign ups this Friday, 08-28, and get to working on them. As you can tell, I hate to prolong things. I get tooooo excited!!!
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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FarmGirlWishes
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Christine
Markham
Ontario
Canada
30 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2009 : 10:44:08 AM
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Hi all,
I'd be interested but it depends on when the due deadline is - did I miss that in one of the posts?
Thanks!
FarmGirlWishes |
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Summerstead
True Blue Farmgirl
119 Posts
Heather
Roseland
Nebraska
USA
119 Posts |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2009 : 8:34:53 PM
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Hi ladies,
I've got you all. How about a deadline of having the aprons in the mail on or before October 15th. Since they will be mailed flat rate priority, I should get them within two to three days. Does that give us enough time from now until October 15th to create our treasures?
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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FarmGirlWishes
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Christine
Markham
Ontario
Canada
30 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 04:58:21 AM
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That sounds reasonable. How many aprons do I need to make?
Thanks! |
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MustangSally
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Sally
Gwinn
MI
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 10:44:20 AM
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10/15 is good with me as well. :o)
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Edited by - MustangSally on Aug 25 2009 10:46:06 AM |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 12:01:51 PM
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me too :-)
Linda in Scranton, PA
"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!"
author unknown...very old saying |
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MustangSally
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Sally
Gwinn
MI
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 12:15:20 PM
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Hi there,
I'm trying to make my own pattern but I'm not sure if the size is right. Its 3 x 5. What size is everyone else making? Or is anyone planning on using the Simplicity pattern?
Also I'm planning on using ribbon for the waistband but I didn't have any in the house.
Thank you,
Sally |
Edited by - MustangSally on Aug 25 2009 12:16:37 PM |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 12:16:58 PM
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You ladies are soooo good!!!!
Sign-ups will stay open until this Friday though, maybe we'll get one or two more farmgirls.
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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FarmGirlWishes
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Christine
Markham
Ontario
Canada
30 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 2:31:45 PM
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Wow! that is adorable! I think 3x5 is a good size.
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FarmGirlWishes
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Christine
Markham
Ontario
Canada
30 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 2:34:49 PM
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Oh I forgot to ask - where should the name area be placed? on the front or on the back?
Thanks! |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 2:49:02 PM
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Like it Sally!!! Whatever size you make is fine. I would like to see the written area on the front of the apron that way everyone can see which farmgirl friend made it clearly. Where ever on the apron you see fit.
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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MustangSally
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Sally
Gwinn
MI
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 4:53:45 PM
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Sounds good Michelle! I have a great white fabric with a great pattern that will work well to show my name on it....I'm off to the store tomorrow for tiny ric rac! :o)
Sally |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 5:48:09 PM
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I look forward to hanging mine up and seeing all the farmgirl sisters names on them!
Linda in Scranton, PA
"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!"
author unknown...very old saying |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 5:49:46 PM
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Sally! I love the Halloween theme! Yes, it looks like palm size to me...perfect.
Linda in Scranton, PA
"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!"
author unknown...very old saying |
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