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Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
October 14, 2009
11:09 PM Post #7170555
| Let continue here, the other is well over 200 postings.
The swap is closed, the names are swapped.
These are the swappers.
Canadastrid.(Astrid)
*Mcrochet. (marilyn)...received apron.
*Quilter5bdsr. (Barb)...received apron.
*Mittsy...received apron.
*Tallulah_B (Susan)...received apron.
*Jumper 2...received apron.
*Susan505... received apron.
*Nanniepb (Phyl(lis)...received apron.
*Lenjo...received apron.
Heavenscape (Jaye)
This message was edited Dec 8, 2009 11:36 PM |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 15, 2009
08:45 AM Post #7171371
| We came from here:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1013208/
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Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
October 15, 2009
10:54 AM Post #7171746
| Good Morning - guess I'm first!?!?!
~Susan~ |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 15, 2009
10:25 PM Post #7174062
| woohoo! I'm sliding into second! |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
October 15, 2009
11:43 PM Post #7174301
| hahahaha Marilyn... picturing you sliding lol
~Susan~ |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 16, 2009
06:24 AM Post #7174720
| Found ya! |
susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
October 17, 2009
12:28 AM Post #7178413
| I'm here barely just got over fair and fair crud now my husband has brought in the new stomach flue from work Yea lucky me. Susan |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
October 17, 2009
09:53 AM Post #7178992
| I'm here. I've got my parents visiting this weekend. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 18, 2009
10:47 AM Post #7182190
| Hope you have a fun time!!!! |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
October 19, 2009
09:29 PM Post #7188448
| i'm close. i'm trying to get an UFO done before i start. but i may cut mine out tonight. my cutting area is cleared off again ;) and ready to go.
we had 30 degree weather last night! our first frost.
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jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
October 19, 2009
09:34 PM Post #7188465
| Had a nice weekend with parents (they live in MA) Tote is done so I can now start the apron. |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
October 28, 2009
12:24 PM Post #7216962
| Hey all! is fall where you are yet? the leaves are GORGEOUS here. its rainy and wet. i wore rubber boots to walk the dog this morning. and my gardening hat. haha.. what i sight that was =)
I think my schedule has been off since I got back from vacation...I keep forgetting to get on DG. Ive been collecting seeds. moving pots into the garage, getting ready for winter.
sewing - I meandered (with the sewing machine, not by hand) the inside portion of my birdhouse quilt. now i cant decide what I want to do for the borders. helpppp.
-last week i made an apron for my aunt for her 82nd birthday...a new pattern we just got. it was so cute that I made two more for gifts. I embelished hers more than i did the others...buttons and pockets on both sides. a gift of love, yanno. I'm going to try to cut my original planned pattern out tomorrow and see which of the two I want for my Apron swap. my cousin has another new pattern...oh what to do, what to do.
is anyone else un-decided at the last moment like me? is anyone done? I have lots of material...i just cant decide which i want to send. LOL I dont know why i'm so wishy washy about it!
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Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
October 28, 2009
02:23 PM Post #7217326
| I'm making mine from my own pattern. Everytime I come up with an "issue" (read - problem!!) I stew on it a bit, and eventually come up with a solution :-)
I'm Really hoping my buddy likes it lol
It's been awhile since I've made an apron, but I'm a creative little person LOL
~Susan~
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Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
October 28, 2009
03:47 PM Post #7217556
| I'm finished...only thing to do is wrap and send. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 28, 2009
05:01 PM Post #7217784
| Mine's done too... |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 29, 2009
07:10 AM Post #7219676
| I mailed mine out. A long way to go. |
susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
October 29, 2009
09:36 AM Post #7220053
| Ok mine is done and I'll get it in the mail next week when I go to town. Susan |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2009
09:38 PM Post #7225571
| well, I think my buddy would be Super easy to please...I guess i'm having too much fun making these. i did cut two more out. only that day i had a lil accident so i've kept my leg elevated and didnt sew any until tonight.
i tripped on air. again. and tried to kiss the pavement. again. i swear, i'm starting to get a phobia about going outside anymore! and I promise...I am NOT on any hallucinating drugs! my uncle made a walking stick for me but lets not even think about what i could do with one of those!!!!!!!! i dont want to give up my dog. and walking IS good for me.
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susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
October 30, 2009
10:48 PM Post #7225846
| I got my apron from Mittsy and the wonderful croched dish cloth from her mother. I'll try and get my camara to work tomorrow so I can take pictures. Thanks so much. Susan |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 31, 2009
05:19 AM Post #7226560
| Here's a picture of the apron pocket 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 31, 2009
05:19 AM Post #7226561
| Here's the apron 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 31, 2009
05:21 AM Post #7226562
| Susan, Could we please have a picture of you wearing it? |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 31, 2009
09:54 AM Post #7226872
| now that is adorable. beautiful. I am sorry I backed out of this swap. Helene |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 31, 2009
11:29 AM Post #7227136
| Mine will be mailed on Monday... |
susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
October 31, 2009
01:14 PM Post #7227444
| I will try to get my daughter to take a picture when she comes out. Thank You again Susan |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 02, 2009
04:22 AM Post #7232688
| How cute! I like the two fabrics on the ties! well, the whole thing...but that grabbed my eyes too. good job, mittsy. my straps are much thinner.
am i the only one on DG now? i turned my computer on while i'm waiting for pain meds to kick in. falling at my age. well, any age is NOT a good thing.
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 02, 2009
09:27 AM Post #7233048
| Goodness Phyl are you all right?
I'm planning on mailing my apron today. Hope my buddy likes it... |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 02, 2009
11:08 AM Post #7233327
| Had a wonderful day yesterday with our daughter and her family. Her DH cooked a lovely roast beef with all the trimmings and invited us and my DH 's brother and his wife to dinner. Got to see the three year olds Halloween Costume, a fluffy chicken with her legs being the chickens lega and the stuffed attached legs making it look like she was riding the chicken. Too funny! Sewing up a storm and getting a lot of things finished. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 02, 2009
03:47 PM Post #7234334
| Sounds like a lot of fun Mittsy...And delicious too!!!! |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
November 03, 2009
12:59 AM Post #7236244
| My apron for the swap is delivered at the post office today...and is coming by plain to the States ;-) |
Lenjo
Mount Angel, OR
(Zone 8a)
November 04, 2009
12:04 AM Post #7239529
| I mailed mine yesterday, priority mail. This has really been enjoyable again. I hope she likes it. Joann |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 04, 2009
01:11 PM Post #7240814
| Oh that chicken costume sounds sweet! my BF's GGD had a chicken little outfit that cracked me up. but the best one was her GGS...he is as plump as can be and wore a pumpkin suit! and him with red hair ;) mine were witches and Drs.
Barb, I am MUCH better today! i actually slept two nights in a row. I must've tripped on air on the pavement walking my dog last Wednesday night and injured the left side of me. Again. I honestly didnt think I was got 'as' sore this time, even with skinned elbows and knee, but I must've aggrevated it when i went shopping with my friend on Sunday, pulling myself in and out of her Envoy.
now, according to my friends and family, when i walk on this country road that goes by my house, I have to take a walking stick. and flashlight. AND my cell phone, lol. Or get rid of the dog ;) (just kidding. he's like my child)
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 04, 2009
09:40 PM Post #7242540
| Just be careful HE doesn't trip you up!!! We can't have you not here... |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 05, 2009
10:11 PM Post #7246100
| Oh my gosh!!!!!!! Lenjo you outdid yourself! I absolutely love it all! I got not one! but two!
A thanksgiving print, and a Christmas print! and a beautiful blue and pewter angel ornament!
I will do my best to get pictures tomorrow and get my son to show me how to upload them on this pc. It's his, (mine is broke still) mine had a slot for the camera memory card, this one doesnt' so I'm lost as to how to load pictures.
(son says not this week, but week after next, he's going to buy me a pc!!!!!! early Christmas?)
Thank you so much Lenjo. I love it all.
Edited to add:
I forgot to tell you all Lenjo sent me the softest white table cover with an embroidered african violet and my initial! She surely got the apron swap confused with the stuffed envelope swap because she sure stuffed my envelope. lol,,,I loved it all, thank you so much.
This message was edited Nov 5, 2009 9:18 PM |
Lenjo
Mount Angel, OR
(Zone 8a)
November 05, 2009
10:51 PM Post #7246228
| Marilyn, I am glad it got to you safe and you like it all. The white cloth is a dish drying towel.
Anyway I had lots of fun and remember how generous you were on our first swap. God Bless, Marilyn, hugs, Joann |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 06, 2009
03:05 PM Post #7247933
| oh. my. goodness. I GOT MY APRON YESTERDAY!!!!! You should see me twirling! Barb said she wasn't a 'clothes sewer'...she's right. I feel like a glamour girl movie star =)
Wednesday evening and Thursday I helped make 275+ turkey dinners so I was too exhausted to get online and thank Barb for my apron last night. And for the two darling dishrags, (of course I want the pattern, please) but I bragged about them to everyone I spoke too! I'll get a picture posted as quick as I can but I'm leaving for Knoxville shortly and have to turn around and go back tomorrow morning for our BOM class but, I'll be back.
thank you SO much, Barb. I was so pleased with my apron. Your apron was as perfect as your square. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 06, 2009
03:32 PM Post #7247990
| I'm so glad you liked it Phyl. I was so pleased when I saw you were my buddy. I'll try to write out directions for the crochet dish cloths for you... |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 06, 2009
05:31 PM Post #7248276
| I'd like the dishcloth instructions too, please. |
susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2009
05:38 PM Post #7248295
| Me Too! Mittsy your's and your mother's aprons will be in the mail on Mon. I hope you enjoy them. Making them brought back a lot of memories of my mother in law and yes I loved her to death, she passed the year after we got married, but in the two years I knew her she showed me how to cook and sew, which I'm sure for her was nerve wracking, she didn't understand a girl that knew how to do all the boy stuff but not one bit of anything girly as she called it. The apron I made was the first thing she had me make and no I still cant put a pocket on streight to save me. Everyone Have A Good Weekend and I'll get a picture of me and my apron when my daughter comes out next week to help me with the colt thats hurt. Susan |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 06, 2009
05:41 PM Post #7248301
| I'll be watching the mail starting on friday. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 06, 2009
07:57 PM Post #7248728
| These are my directions. Let me know if they are not clear to you.
Crochet Dishcloth
Materials
I used a J hook, the smaller the hook, the smaller the cloth.
100% cotton thread/yarn
Chain 26 loosely.
SC in second chain from hook, sc across row, ch 1, turn
Repeat this row twice (25 sc ea row)
Next 16 rows - 3 sc, sc in back loop only of sc’s to within the last 3 sc, 3 sc, ch 1, turn
Repeat rows 1-3 (plain sc). End off
I don’t think you need to sc around the outside as you want this to be a bit loose and it doesn’t need to be “finished”.
These are so easy to make and are great for waiting in Dr offices etc. They fit in your purse easily.
I got the variegated 100% cotton at Walmart. It is NOT in the yarn area – it is with the crochet cotton.
The cotton yarn is also available at JoAnne’s
The name I used is “Sugar ‘n Crème” variegated.
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mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 11, 2009
07:46 PM Post #7265073
| Please forgive me my buddy! But I just finished your apron, only just a few minutes ago and have it ready to ship out Friday. I do hope you like it. I stuck just a few little goodies in the box to hopefully make up for not getting it mailed by the 1st. But you will have it for the holiday gatherings for Christmas. take care my friend and I will try to get back to DG as soon as I possibly can.
Things have been so crazy! I told Kris I think I may be going nuts! I don't know if I've found a rope or lost a horse. and the holidays are on us! I need a vacation I think. lol
Happy apron swapping all.
still haven't been able to post the pics of mine, but hopefully next week I will have a new pc and can get caught up on all things. |
quilter_gal
Arlington, TX
November 11, 2009
10:09 PM Post #7265548
| Thank you for the crocheted dishcloth pattern - that's perfect busywork to carry around. :)
The skater apron is darling - great colors and patterns selected for that project.
I love seeing everyone's work.
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Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
November 11, 2009
11:02 PM Post #7265713
| Don't worry about it, Marilyn - I haven't sent mine either! and my buddy knows (is ok with it, too! what a sweetie!!!).
I got caught up in too much, so some things were "sliding". Can't let that happen again! I'm going to get things done, before I take on more, and that's that! (famous last words) 
~Susan~ |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
November 12, 2009
12:32 AM Post #7265911
| Nov 1st was not the deadline so don't worry, as long as it is in right after Thanksgiving, so everybody gets in the Christmas spirit right away ;-) |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 12, 2009
12:46 PM Post #7267102
| I got my apron today. I'm still in the middle of making mine. I love the one I got, and the goodies too. |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 13, 2009
07:45 PM Post #7271606
| Mine went in the mail today, priority flat rate. Sure hope my buddy likes it. I did add something extra that I made a few months ago for a trade show and never did use them, so they found their way into my buddies box. Wish I had taken pictures, but then it wouldn't have done me any good, can't figure out how to download on son's pc, and when I get a chance to get on it, he's not here to ask.
Hopefully I can get back on it later, he's coming in the front door as I type and he'll be 'impatiently' waiting on me to finish, so must go for now.
This swap was so much fun, can't wait to see pics of everyone's aprons. I promise to post mine as soon as I can. Loved them both, will be wearing the one for Thanksgiving and then can do it again for the holidays! Thank you Joann, loved my whole box. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 13, 2009
09:50 PM Post #7271973
| Mine arrived today, too. Gonna have DH take my picture tomorrow. Thanks for the extras, cute little nutcracker and ornament and special potholder. It is so sweet of you to send mom one to. She will be so surprised. Thank you very much. |
susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
November 14, 2009
01:09 AM Post #7272473
| Not a problem, I would love to have a copy of her dish cloth pattern think I forgot to ask for it when I sent her's. I'm glad you like the apron. Had a lot of fun doing it. Susan |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
November 14, 2009
01:13 AM Post #7272485
| oh oh... Mitsey - are you supposed to "give it away" by posting pics? Weren't we supposed to wait until we all had ours?
Mind you... I haven't finished mine for my buddy. I'm getting more done this w/e, and hope to mail it Monday (or Tuesday).
~Susan~ |
Lenjo
Mount Angel, OR
(Zone 8a)
November 16, 2009
03:27 PM Post #7279664
| Marilyn, Marilyn, Marilyn, you generosity just overwhelms me again. Oh my goodness, you all should see my package. The Christmas apron I will wear with such pride. I love poinsettas. And your quilting is outstanding. Thank you seems so shallow when I see such love and generosity. But I do wish to thank you most heartily. The John Deere aprons are perfect for a farmer's wife which I am and my little Bernadette. And the refrigerator magnets are so sweet and the angel tole painted wall hanging is very nice. Marilyn, Marilyn, you are too kind. If I get a dd here in the next days I will try to get a picture. My digicam is still gone.
~Joann~
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Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
07:51 PM Post #7280551
| Do you apron ladies know about paisley Pincusion?
http://www.paisleypincushion.com/
Someone was telling me they have very nice (and different) apron patterns. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 16, 2009
08:13 PM Post #7280633
| What a great site! It just keeps going and going... I finally stopped reading long enough to come back here or I'd be there the rest of the evening!
Patterns are nice, there were a couple aprons that were different; one with lots of pockets across the bottom edge, sort of like a cobblers apron, but with an up-to-date flair. Nice, Thanks Jean!!
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mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 18, 2009
12:05 AM Post #7285056
| Joann I was so thrilled when I saw you were my buddy! I couldn't resist putting those JD aprons in there when I saw the pic of you and your granddaughter. Glad you liked them.
like I said earlier, I am not a quilter at all, but once I started the pattern, there was no turning back. I was not happy with the points of the geese, but had to settle for it because I think I cut the squares wrong to start with.
I'm glad you liked it all. Enjoy them and always wear them in good health. I wish we could go back to the apron days of old. :) things were simpler then, people cared about each other and the world just seemed 'right'.
((((((((hugs)))))))))) to all and by the way! I AM ON MY NEW PC! So tomorrow I will take a pic of the beautiful aprons that you sent me, and try to figure out how to get them on the pc. it does have a card reader, but all the programs are different so I've got to figure out how to do it all over again. As soon as I do, I will post my apron pics. thanks again for them Joann, I love them. |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
November 18, 2009
12:45 AM Post #7285190
| Everybody who received an apron, can post the picture, we don't have to wait.
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mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 18, 2009
08:45 PM Post #7287969
| Son came in the front door, went straight to his bed and he is sound asleep. He's been working 10 hour days and a two hour drive. He's beat, so maybe we'll get the pics tomorrow evening. He's off Friday , that may be the better day to try. Will get them up soon if I have to lay the aprons out on my bed and take their pics. will get them on here soon.
I want to see everyone else's also,,,those who have received so far. I've gathered up a collection of aprons,,,lol,,,just what I need, another collection of something. lol
talk to you all soon. |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 19, 2009
10:15 PM Post #7291471
| okay, I did take pics of my aprons, but couldn't take a pic of myself. :)
Now if I can figure out how to upload them. I'm trying to learn this new pc. so let's see if I did it right.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 19, 2009
10:17 PM Post #7291477
| Well I forgot to rotate the pic. this was my beautiful Christmas apron. nice large pockets on the front and I love it.
will try to post the Thanksgiving apron next
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 19, 2009
10:21 PM Post #7291486
| and here is my dish towel. I will try to get pics this weekend of me wearing them, but will have to wait until I have someone to take the pic. Thank you so much Joann, I love it all. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 21, 2009
12:03 PM Post #7296158
| Greetings from the hills of TN...I mailed MY buddy's apron yesterday! TADA. Finally. I am so sorry that I couldnt get it out sooner, but i'm praying that it'll be there by thanksgiving.
and I just took pics of the apron I got from Barb, (my neighbor graciously modeled for me) however, this is my new laptop and I need to figure out how to load pictures on here vs my camera dock thats on my desktop. If nothing else, I'll load it on my old one and post from there. I do apologize to Barb for not posting it sooner.
Barb, thanks for the pattern! I love my cloths...they seem much sturdier than what I knit. and I use Sugar and Cream too! i meant to include some knitted ones in my bag to my buddy, but i forgot!
ps, to my buddy...I recycle envies from other swaps. gotta save those pennies for more fabric =) |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
November 21, 2009
02:43 PM Post #7296686
| Please let us know when you receive your apron. so we can keep track of that too.
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nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 21, 2009
04:19 PM Post #7296967
| ok. here is my neighbor wearing my new apron. (she is my mom's age and walks up to see me every few days)
I was very impressed with Barb's sewing. Mine is no where near as neat as hers.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 21, 2009
04:53 PM Post #7297054
| here's a closeup of the fabric. I love gold at Christmas time 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 21, 2009
05:24 PM Post #7297151
| now, here is one I almost sent her...I've made these for my twin granddaughters.
it's not pressed yet either. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 21, 2009
05:30 PM Post #7297174
| ps. i promise that's not me.
not that there's anything wrong with turning 76 this year, but Lucy was a girl who grew up with my mom and I get to take her places when she can't ride the Senior Citizen's bus. lol, notice I said 'get to'.
she was the sister of my neighbor who just passed and she's pretty lonely as well as lost now. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 21, 2009
05:33 PM Post #7297181
| Oh nannie how wonderful of you to take her under your wing and give her warmth and hugs...This world would be a horrible place if it weren't for ones like you. I'm so proud of you.. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 21, 2009
07:48 PM Post #7297608
| Nannie, I love that little table with the doily on it, in the background of the 1st picture... is it a half round or a full round top? Love to spend time in antique shops looking for old furniture pieces, found an old time pump organ last week for $150... I played it, but am sure it would have to be re-bellowed and such. Mom had one when I was growing up, that's what I learned my basic playing lessons on.. LOL (Wow, that was a lonnnnnggg time ago).
Anyhoo, your aprons are very nice. The blue one would keep most of the flour off me when I'm making bread LOL |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 22, 2009
12:55 AM Post #7298608
| I love the crocheted piece! :) aprons are pretty, I love the poinsettia fabric.
My poinsettia is loaded with red blooms this year. I planted it last year and have just left it on it's own, watered a few times when I could remember. I'm impressed with it's stamina! It was a walmart 2.00 special after Christmas last year and you know how walmart takes care of their plants.
anyway,,,let's see more aprons gals! this IS an apron swap, lol,,,and I love seeing pics. have been trying to learn this pc, I uploaded a lot of pics, now can't find them, grr, lol,,,but have no fear, I will figure it out. this is vista and things are different with vista than with xp.
see you all soon |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
November 22, 2009
02:06 AM Post #7298722
| Jumper2 was my buddy, she has received the apron, but not posted a picture.
Hope she doesn't mind that I post one?
this is the apron I made for her.( I must make horrible aprons, since in the other apron swap my apron was never posted either;-) )
It hangs a bit weird, tried to slip of the hanger when I snapped this picture.
apron + 2 matching potholders with hand embrodery
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
November 22, 2009
02:25 AM Post #7298749
| n/m Astrid, if your last apron wasn't posted. You put thought, caring, and love into the making of it, and that's all that matters.
Bless your heart for caring so much, hon. Don't be so hard on yourself. I'll bet you're harder on yourself than anyone else.
'tis the season, and you should give yourself the gift of self-love.
Take care,
♪♫~Susan~♫♪ |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 22, 2009
07:10 AM Post #7298982
| I love that apron Astrid. wish I had taken a pic of the one I made too. Joann is like me, she has to wait on someone to take the pic. and I think she said her own camera had quit on her?
I like the style of yours too. These apron swaps are so fun, will we do one for Easter? :)
I can't wait to wear mine for thursday! I will do my best to get that son of mine to take time to take a better pic today. I think I have figured out this new pc. still working on that though.
Everytime something pops up, I run and get Marcus,,,'what's that?' and what do I do now? lol
he will be glad when I figure it out too. :) |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 22, 2009
08:23 AM Post #7299065
| mcrochet, I have Vista too and it took me a long time to figure it out. Wish I could walk you through it but I'm not very good at explaining things. Check your d-mail this afternoon and I'll try. |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 22, 2009
08:39 AM Post #7299078
| Great Barb! lol, I just posted on Betty's thread (workshop thread) about your and Sean's aprons. It's the first time I've seen a pic of you both with them on. They looked cool, we should've have done one for grandpa too though. :) nah,,,it's a grandma/grandson thing, he wouldn't understand. lol
will watch my dmail. thanks so much. |
quilter_gal
Arlington, TX
November 22, 2009
10:57 AM Post #7299366
| Qwilter, thanks for the link to Paisley Pincushion - I bought one of her patterns to try it out - it's the one that criss-crosses over the shoulders and it's reversible. I hope to have time to make it before Thanksgiving, but if I don't, I'll probably be making it in other fabrics, too.
The pattern looks great and it has good directions with it. If it works up as easily as it looks like it will, I'll be buying some more styles from that site. Thanks again. :)
Great to see everyone's work! |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 22, 2009
12:26 PM Post #7299713
| Thanks Astrid for posting the pic. I haven't had a chance to do so. I love the apron and matching potholders. |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
November 22, 2009
01:46 PM Post #7299942
| Astrid, I love the apron, actually I have liked all of them and wished I would have gotten in on one of these swaps everytime a splatter of grease jumps out and gets one of my good shirts. Awww, who am I kidding, these aprons are way too nice to really cook in! |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 23, 2009
11:54 AM Post #7302274
| kizmo, thank you. i love that lil' table too. its a full round table and must admit, its not an antique. i got it from Overstock.com . it was a free shipping month and the table was on sale for 99. i think. ive had it 3 or 4 years. and the doily is not one my mom made...it was a square one that i picked up somewhere but i like the way it hangs. that poor table catches everything and is always cluttered. in my bedroom i have a tablecloth my mom crocheted with pineapples on it. she loved to crochet...we're still finding bags of thread and UFOs she had. I was looking for embroidery hoops yesterday and must've found three more bags of yarn/thread. LOL and I thought I had already taken everything in industrial size trASH bags of yarn to the Senior Citizens center.
I had lots of christmas fabric but found that blue modern looking fabric on the half price table so I got all that was left. and part of my delay was that i wanted to find a fall fabric that i could put a matching xmas fabric on the back side. I'll probably find some this week, lol.
i love that potholder too~~~ the apron is darling too, but i like potholders especially. i make quilted hot pads, like for trivets but i forgot to make one. i wasnt a good buddy :( all that hindsight stuff |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 24, 2009
02:23 PM Post #7306227
| My apron came today!!!! It is so pretty. Can you imagine HOT PINK Christmas fabric???? I LOVE IT. Nanniepb Thank You so much and thank you for the note pad and fabric. I just loved the card. My daughter is going to want to "steal" this for sure... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 24, 2009
02:23 PM Post #7306229
| This is the fabric!!!! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 24, 2009
04:42 PM Post #7306593
| So pretty! Thought you might like to see my grandson with his special apron, we made cinnamon buns from scratch. He loves to cook, and I love spending time teaching him new recipes. He thought it was so cool to be able to cut the dough with sewing thread. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 24, 2009
04:51 PM Post #7306615
| alright! he looks like he's having fun. What a handsome boy with those big dark eyes and captivating grin:) |
quilter_gal
Arlington, TX
November 24, 2009
05:31 PM Post #7306711
| Mittsy, that's so cute - what a good looking kid! And when he's grown, he'll always smile when he remembers cooking with grandma. :)
My best memories from childhood mostly include my grandma and granddaddy - they had time (and the patience! ;) to do things with us kids that our parents didn't.
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heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
November 24, 2009
05:48 PM Post #7306752
| Astrid, I've communicated with my buddy on the status of her apron.
I'll try to send it out asap. But she'll get it in time for Christmas at least!
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susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
November 24, 2009
08:28 PM Post #7307219
| Sorry I haven't gotten a picture yet will try and get one tomorrow. Mittsy did your mother get her apron and gifts? I worry this time of the year mailing things. I hope she enjoys it as much as I enjoyed making it. Everyone has really pretty aprons. And I plan on wearing mine this weekend. Everyone Have A Happy Thanksgiving. Susan |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 25, 2009
12:04 AM Post #7307793
| I'm glad it made it on time, Barb.
I'm wearing mine! my sister already said, "is that mine?" |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 25, 2009
05:58 AM Post #7308138
| My sister emails me about everyday, she hasn't mentioned mom receiving an apron, We're calling mom later today so I'll ask her then and let you know. |
susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
November 25, 2009
11:40 AM Post #7308663
| Thank you. I know I shouldn't worry but I do and if she didn't get it let me know and I'll make another one and get it in the mail on Mon. As I now have to make 5 more. I told one of the daughter in laws I was going to make aprons for two friends and she wanted one made out of material with horse's on it and then got emails and calls from the other girls that they wanted one too if Jamey was getting one. So now have Christmas almost done for the three girls, lol. Susan |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
November 25, 2009
11:52 AM Post #7308689
| Susan - How wonderful that you have something to make for Christmas - sure cuts down on the shopping time, and you can work on them at any time! |
susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
November 25, 2009
03:35 PM Post #7309287
| Yes but this is a gift I'd never in my wildest imiagination had though that the girls would want one of. lol, raised tom boys. But now they also want a hurricane lamp glob with a design in it so there is all of my Christmas done. Just have to gather up what I need to finish. But first must make a trip to the storage barn to look in the totes with the items like this I buy when they are on sale. Now if the boys were that easy this year. lol. Susan |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 25, 2009
06:19 PM Post #7309746
| Ladies I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. I hope you get to spend it with all your families. Be safe, be warm, be dry, and enjoy the day for all it is meant to be.
Happy Thanksgiving. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 25, 2009
09:17 PM Post #7310206
| Mom got her apron and little gifts and towel. She was very surprised and says thank you very much. My sister said that she was so surprised to get a gift from someone she doesn't know. It was wonderful of you to do this for her. Thanks, Mittsy |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
November 25, 2009
10:17 PM Post #7310381
| Susan - how wonderful of you to do this for Mittsy's mom!
You're an inspiration to us all, to remember that we're not just the people we see on the thread - we're a combination of ourselves, and our families, and the families need to be remembered, too.
Thank you for the reminder, Susan
♫♪~Susan~♪♫ |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 25, 2009
10:18 PM Post #7310386
| We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting
something we don't have,
but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have,
and it isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful,
but what you have in your heart.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone
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susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
November 25, 2009
10:39 PM Post #7310448
| I'm so glad she liked it. I enjoyed making it and now everyone have a Wonderful Thanksgiving. We are going to have a quite one, I don't think any of the kids will be here they are all making their own memories which is fine they will all be home for Christmas Day, which means I will have at the least 19 people . I'm going to work on the aprons for them tomorrow while its quite, lol. Susan |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 26, 2009
09:07 AM Post #7311210
| HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY DG FAMILY------ |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
November 29, 2009
12:38 PM Post #7318690
| My family was here so Ive been MIA for a few days. (actually, my DGDs were on the computer every time we were home, lol) but I especially hope my DG friends were as fortunate as I was! i'm so thankful for all of you and my time I get to spend here =)
now my house is empty...sure gets quiet when they're all gone.
who has their tree and/or Christmas decorations up? |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 29, 2009
01:49 PM Post #7318817
| I don't have mine up yet,,,just can't seem to get the heart to do it. maybe later |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 29, 2009
03:19 PM Post #7319050
| We are starting as of yesterday. My tree is standing but the lights are broken. Have to deal with those first then we can move on. I have a tree skirt on the long-arm have been playin with that since last night getting there. I made a couple of ornaments and the Kitty took off with them. Now I have to find them so I can close them up, I stuffed them. I hope this doesn't mean we are going to be chasing these around. I was not able to decorate last year so this will be the first tree my kitties will experience. Should be fun.
Sondra how is Nitwit? better?
Cher |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 29, 2009
03:43 PM Post #7319101
| No tree yet. DH is working on replaceing the lights in the outside wreaths. He will probably hang those as it's warm today to work. Nothing will be lit till next week. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
November 29, 2009
05:39 PM Post #7319358
| have my tree up and decorated - some lights on the house, but need to put some on the deck.
going to lay down now - chat atcha later
Susan |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
December 02, 2009
07:10 PM Post #7329639
| I'm trying the crochet dish rag. its been a long time since I crocheted! it feels like i'm missing a needle, lol. |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 06, 2009
03:22 PM Post #7341979
| here it is, the 6th of December and my tree still isn't up! I have always put it up the day after Thanksgiving or even that night. This year I just can't get into it. to much going on and just can't find the spirit or the energy to start. Maybe I can 'slide' through this holiday and no one will notice me?
would like to see some pics of others decorations though. I have a shed full of Christmas and several trees out there. just can't get myself to head that way to start through them. maybe while we're off for the holiday break I may get to them. we'll see. |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
December 06, 2009
03:56 PM Post #7342063
| Happy B-day, Mittsy! Hope you had a good trip and Thanksgiving! |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
December 06, 2009
04:38 PM Post #7342160
| Thank you. Thanksgiving was wonderful. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
December 06, 2009
07:50 PM Post #7342743
| Happy Birthday my friend. I hope it has been all you could wish for and more. |
susan505
Roswell, NM
(Zone 6a)
December 07, 2009
12:49 AM Post #7343737
| Happy Birthday Mittsy. Susan |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
December 07, 2009
07:48 AM Post #7344091
| Thank you for the birthday wishes. It was great! |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
December 07, 2009
06:23 PM Post #7346277
| wow...that 4 people i know whose birthday is today!
Hope its the happiest. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
December 08, 2009
03:17 PM Post #7349168
| Hey nannie - how did you make out with the crochet directions? Did it come out okay??? |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
December 08, 2009
10:27 PM Post #7350420
| I got my Apron, from Jaye!!
She actually sent me 2!!!
She made a full sized one, and a cocktail one (with Christmas fabric!!)
I'll have to get my DH to take a pic of me in them!!
♫♪~Susan~♪♫ |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
December 08, 2009
11:35 PM Post #7350650
| Yes pictures please...so far we have seen 4 pictures..we need more.
2 More aprons to arrive??
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heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
December 09, 2009
04:15 AM Post #7351114
| Got my apron from Susan *Tallulah*. Will post pic as soon as weather permits;)
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
December 09, 2009
08:13 AM Post #7351296
| mcrochet - I send my most humble apologies!!! I was reading back through this thread and saw where I was going to try to send help about Vista. Something must have come up and I never did it. How are you doing now? Do you still need help? I'm so sorry I didn't get back to you like I said.. Barb |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
December 09, 2009
01:50 PM Post #7352248
| Weather permits, Jaye? Weren't you going to let Kel wear it in the rain????
It's certainly long enough LOL
That's why I sent you some of the same colour thread so you can hem it up to whatever length you want it
♫♪~Susan~♪♫ |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
December 09, 2009
09:50 PM Post #7353892
| Guess I'm the only one left than.:-(
My buddy said she mailed it..and I absolutely believe her...but I feel sad.
Why does it have to take forever to mail something. |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
December 09, 2009
11:29 PM Post #7354181
| Barb, the instructions were easy, but I did something different. what exactly, I can't tell you, lol. but my first 3 stiches look different than yours.
I didnt have a J needle so I used the biggest I had, an 'I', so my 26 stitches turned out smaller than the one I got from you. But, then, After I was almost done, I took it over to my aunt's to show her and found out I had been double-crocheting instead of single.
lol. it's been a LONG time since I crocheted!!
but, i'm gonna try it again because i like the thickness of it as opposed to the knitted one. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
December 10, 2009
01:25 AM Post #7354451
| Astrid - Did it have to travel from US? |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
December 10, 2009
12:36 PM Post #7355409
| Astrid, I'm sad it's not there. I hope it gets there soon! Susan, it does have to travel from the US. How long should that take? |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
December 10, 2009
02:20 PM Post #7355747
| From US to Canada can take up to 3 weeks... |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
December 11, 2009
03:50 PM Post #7359404
| Yahoooo my apron arrived today..it is very cute.
Thank you so much Jumper.
I'm going on holidays..but will post a picture when I'm back.
I'm so happy it arrived today..just in time...although those cute snowman I can wear them until March (at least)
Thanks again and everybody a Merry Christmas and a very happy new year with lots of sewing for everybody.
|
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
December 11, 2009
05:43 PM Post #7359711
| Glad it got there! The great thing about snowmen is that they last longer than just x-mas. |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 15, 2009
12:20 PM Post #7371065
| I wish we could have seen more pictures of our colorful aprons. Is everyone's camera broken? I know we are busy with the big holiday coming up, but would still like to see the aprons posted in some way.
Astrid,,,you got yours!!!! Yeah!!!!!! |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
December 15, 2009
01:06 PM Post #7371177
| oh my... sorry - I need to get my pics of the apron(s) Jaye sent me.
They are so fantabulous-o!!!
I will do it tonight! |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
December 15, 2009
03:16 PM Post #7371522
| Astrid, I have a pic of yours, Would you like me to post it? |
