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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
  
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2015 : 8:12:18 PM
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In the men working world people talk about a blue collar worker a labor man, or a white collar a business man. Well, this got me thinking. My last job, a cook at a preschool and daycare where I got a wear my own aprons that I sewed myself. I got so many compliment on the aprons I wore from the teachers to the children. Now, at my new job I wear a black apron. I work in the deli department of a small health foods market chain. I get to wear any colored tee shirt or collar shirt I want. It goes with out saying, working for a small family run business makes working enjoyable to get up in the morning. It is such a nice change of pace to work with other middle age gals. I have seen some past parent I use to work with their children and was asked, "Won't you miss the kids?" My response, "I will always have a special place in my heart for children." I work their for almost 9 years.
Janice Vintage Artist
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2474 Posts

Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2015 : 9:46:39 PM
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Looks like aprons are in your life. It would be fun to see some of the ones you made for yourself. Maybe you could make some for others.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
    
7990 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7990 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2015 : 9:51:59 PM
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Yes I would love to see some of your aprons too.
hugs darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2015 : 03:56:55 AM
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Please post some pictures - its fun to be inspired by other people's creative treasures!
Happy Day! Peace in our hearts, peace in the world Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6768 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6768 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2015 : 05:34:04 AM
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Janice, good luck in your new job and transition. Aprons just make people smile as they bring up warm memories of home and family. Please post some photos so we can see your aprons too!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
  
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2015 : 1:56:42 PM
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This apron is my favorite. I used scrap fabric that belonged to my Mother and the words... BAKERS FLOUR an old flour sack, came from an estate sale. The crocheted flower also came from an estate sale. The blue strip fabric came from my favorite maternity dress. My son is now 19! I just could not throw it away until I found another use for it.
Janice Vintage Artist |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
    
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2015 : 1:57:08 PM
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I'd love to see some of your aprons, too! Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
  
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2015 : 2:16:21 PM
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This apron idea pop in to my head because of my family heritage. Part German on my Fathers' side and part Finnish on my Mothers' side. The fabric came from my old stash of fabric I had in my sewing box. The dish towel came from an antique store, only half was embroider so I use the finish half on the apron skirt. When I use the wear this apron at the school job the children would say... "I like you flowers on your apron, Miss Janice."
Janice Vintage Artist |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
    
17363 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17363 Posts |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2474 Posts

Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2015 : 8:11:41 PM
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Janice, your aprons are so "farm girl". Using what you have. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2015 : 03:45:24 AM
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Janice, I love these aprons! It's so wonderful that they have so much meaning behind them. I'd say you're an apron artist! I'm inspired by your work, thanks so much for sharing.
Happy Day! Peace in our hearts, peace in the world Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
  
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2015 : 07:20:57 AM
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Thanks Amy I like that ... an Apron Artist.
Janice Vintage Artist & Apron Artist
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
    
5954 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5954 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2015 : 08:33:09 AM
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Janice! I adore your aprons!!
farmgirl Hugs!Connie Imagine....#3392 |
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