Six years ago, I embarked on a personal campaign to put the “give” back into Thanksgiving through a gesture of kindness. Little more than wrapping a baked good within an apron and writing a note of encouragement, I was unprepared for the uplifting feeling I experienced upon delivering the bundle to a neighbor going through a difficult time. Such is National Tie One On Day™ a win-win for giver and receiver.
Participation in NTOODay™ is simple. On the day before Thanksgiving, pause in the preparation of your own meal, wrap a loaf of bread or other baked good in an apron, tuck a prayer or note of encouragement in the pocket, and tie one on…an apron, of course! and deliver the wrapped bundle to someone without your bounty… a neighbor, friend or family member in need of physical or spiritual sustenance, a bit of recognition or just a kind word.
To encourage your adding National Tie One On Day™ to your holiday tradition and embracing its message of sharing and gratefulness, a dedicated group of sponsors are putting some fabulous “give” into the NTOOD 2011™ Goodie Giveaway!
Two national winners will be selected to receive: Courtesy of
American Sewing Guild, the special edition tote bag benefitting the Maliki Mums in Kenya, Africa and membership package
Bernina of America, the uniquely designed Sew Essential Lady Knife
Colonial Patterns/Aunt Martha’s Transfers , an assortment of transfers, toweling, embroidery floss, needles and hoops and aprons
Heavenly Hostess, designer of upscale aprons and kitchen linens, the fully reversible, vintage-inspired Cupcake Cutie halter apron
Creative Machine Embroidery and SewNews, CME and SewNews magazines
Simplicity Pattern Company, 2 apron patterns
Double D Ranchwear, Double·D’s newest handbag, an example of the company’s commitment to quality and passion of haute Western design
Haralee®, designer of functional, beautiful sexy sleepwear as CoolWear for Hot Women, $25.00 gift certificate
Modern June, Cool Stuff for the Hip Housewife and Her Home, a personalized copy of Sewing With Oil Cloth and oil cloth yardage to get you sewing your first project
The World Needs More Pie, Give Piece A Chance tee, cap sleeve or long sleeve
IceMilk Aprons, by heirloom designer Ashley Leckey Schoenith, Vanilla-Churned Sunday creme linen apron
Judi Ketteler, personalized copy of Sew Retro: A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution + 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl
Mary Mulari Productions, two of Mary’s latest Easy Reversible Apron patterns, Everyday and Elegant – the Waist Tie and the Full Flair
MikWright, nationally known greeting card and accessories company offers a MikWright apron and 1 dozen MikWright greeting cards
Andrews McMeel Publishing, signed copies of The Apron Book, The Kitchen Linens Book and Apronisms
National Association of Baby Boomer Women, a one-year membership package
Rebecca Ruth Designs, a selection of Rebecca Ruth Designs’ retro-style apron patterns, as well as table runner, soft doll, and quilt patterns
Sew,Mama,Sew! , a fat quarter package of especially selected fabrics
Stampington & Company, issue 4 of apron●ology magazine
and from
EllynAnne, Sew It All! Season One CD
To enter the NTOOD™ 2011 Goodie Giveaway, please leave your email address and a comment on this blog entry - and share how you will be participating in National Tie One On Day™, what you'll be making, baking or sewing, the beneficiary of your act of kindness, how you're putting the “give” back into Thanksgiving!
The two Goodie Giveaway Winners will be selected early Thanksgiving morning using a helpful random number selector. I’ll be contacting the two winners via email – without an email, however, alternate winners with emails will be selected.
(NTOODay™ 2011 Goodie Giveaway Winners must provide mailing addresses within the United States – no overseas mailing is available.)
Thank you, thank you for embracing National Tie One On Day™ , for spreading the word, and posting the National Tie One On Day logo on your blog/website/newsletter. The more who participate, the brighter Thanksgiving for many.
xxea and NTOODay™ sponsors
“Women in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal, and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty.”
142 comments:
I remember Mom and my Grandma always wore an apron...and she loved the ones I sewed for her out of hand towels. We have been inviting an elderly member from church out for Thanksgiving, so he will not spend the holiday alone and we try to include others who are alone too. When I bake bread, I take a loaf to the 80+ couple next door, and I always make too much chili for the pot or have too much in my fridge.
Laura P
gpgmp1ATyahooDOTcom
I have a new pregnant neighbor wo just moved in next door. She's not married and has a toddler, I think she could use an act of kindness. I haven't decided yet what I'll bake for her, I'm thinking maybe a pie.
Thank you!
missysaprons@yahoo.com
I love this event, and have participated in it the last several years. Thanks EllynAnne for encouraging us to do so. This year I plan on taking the apron and bread to a couple ladies in our community who have lost their husbands this year. These are families that have led by example and been pillars in our community. While the loss has been felt by all of us, I can't help but to know... nothing like it is and will be as we approach the holidays, for these courageous women.
What a wonderful idea! I will plan to do this this year. I have plenty of aprons that would be a pretty gift, and although I am gluten free, I can find something to cook that would be appreciated. I don't know who to give it to, so I'll pray about it and see who the Lord lays on my heart. Thanks for the idea and the giveaway!
This is so inspiring! I think I am going to take a loaf of bread and an apron to my dear neighbor Dot. She's a lovely widow who's feisty attitude never fails to make me smile. Since she's on her own, she doesn't always remember to make herself something to eat. Funny how you can spend a lifetime cooking for others then when it is just you alone, you don't make the effort anymore? Maybe this will remind her that she's important enough to make a meal for.
I have a neighbor that just had her first baby, and I know she could use a little surprise like this! Great idea.
I agree .. this is a fabulous idea. I have so many aprons, but think I might just make a new one for my neighbors. We live in the country and don't live close to chat so I think this might be just the ice breaker. I'll bake a fresh loaf of homemade bread, maybe a christmas apron for mom and a matching one for her daughter! Thanks so much for inspiring us. I would love to see the use of aprons and their heritage back with our younger generations. It's who we are and where we came from.
prettypinkpins.blogspot.com
I have been busy making aprons from old linens and think this is a great idea.
Will take a loaf of bread and apron to a work friend whose husband was hurt really bad a month ago. I think they would love a nice loaf of bread.
This is such a wonderful idea. I will be baking for an elderly neighbor and sending over dinner on Thanksgiving day. What a nice way for all of us to come together and help those in need or who are lonely!
I will make an apron and loaf of bread for a dear friend that is going through a very tough time right now. she is alone for the first time this holiday. I think she is going to appreciate the surprise. stamping_girl@hotmail.com
What a wonderful idea! This will be a new tradition I start with my girls. I'm not sure who we'll be delivering to yet, but I think we'll make a loaf pumpkin bread. Thanks for a great idea and a great giveaway!
Amy J.
saltbox1650@gmail.com
Well unlike years past, where I have taken baked goodies, home made peserves all wrapped in vintage and some not so vintage linens to elderly neighbors,,, I think this year I will start a new tradition... my daughter & her hubby adopted 2 very wonderful babies this year...My daughter loves hosting Thanksgiving Dinner and even with the addition of the two toddlers she want's to host Thanksgiving dinner...So I think I shall make matching Mother~daughter aprons & potholders, some kid size baking tools and a loaf of yummy Gingerbread for them.
Thank you EllynAnne for reminding us to reach out.
Apron hugz
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I have a great apron pattern called the "Church Lady" apron. I made a bunch of them and give them away as hostess or house warming gifts. I plan to give one to each of my older daughters this Christmas as they establish themselves in their own homes. So what's a few more?! I have new and old neighbors who are feeling the "pinch" of our economy as am I (unemployed now for almost 18 months!) so I will bake a bread or cake and wrap them up in my "church lady" aprons and deliver them on Thanksgiving Eve. What a fabulous idea! So glad I "stumbled" across this site!
momn7wonders@gmail.com
I have lunch every week with friends from high school (most of us went to grade school together as well). We are all senior citizen now and most of them are now widows. I plan to bake something for them and give it at lunch.
gail@jadsalaska.com
What a great idea! I think I will bake some home made rolls for a church dinner for the homeless. I don't have much, but thank God I do have a home:)
Thank you, leannadc@hotmail.com
I plan to do a towel with an embroidered design for a friend again....her home was flooded this late summer and she lost all her lovely things. It will be a long time before she and her husband can get moved back into thier home. I will wrap up a nice homemade bannana bread for them to have at Thanksgiving, with the towel.
Donating to our church's food bank, and during our monthly staff meeting I donate canned goods for a local food bank. I like the fact that in my work setting, they take that extra step to recognize the need to feed. rukbonita@gmail.com
i learned about this last year and i love the idea of it.
I will be trying to get a few ladies from my church involved and maybe even on my blog. My neighbors are going through some tough times and that calls for a little tlc. Probably banana bread and two aprons...mom and daughter. Feeding people and making aprons...two of my favorite activities!!!
My mom always wore an apron when she was cooking or baking! Any time I see one I think of her! Thanks for sharing!
With the tornado that tore thru our small community this spring it will be easy to find a family that needs their spirits lifted this Thanksgiving. I would consider it a blessing to join you in this cause of bringing some comfort to a family. It will be cookies to Cathy from Cathy.
My sweet fried Zetta, an elderly friend who I drive to shopping and appointments, would love a home baked goodie wrapped up in an old fashioned apron! Delivering it to the retirement home dressed in an apron will be a hoot! I have a pattern that I took off of a vintage apron that will be perfect for her.
I love holidays that are about giving! I'm looking forward to celebrating NTOOD for the first time this year. I have found a cute vintage apron, have picked out a yummy pumpkin bread recipe, and will be giving them to a new neighbor down the street. Thanks!
Kyla
hillmommy2@gmail.com
I love holidays that are about giving! I'm looking forward to celebrating NTOOD for the first time this year. I have found a cute vintage apron, have picked out a yummy pumpkin bread recipe, and will be giving them to a new neighbor down the street. Thanks!
Kyla
hillmommy2@gmail.com
I have a friend who LOVES to wear aprons. I think I'll make her one and wrap up a batch of monkey bread. Although, she's got 6 kids maybe I'll make 2 batches.
mommadorian@yahoo.com
I will be making a loaf of 5 minute a day artisan bread and I think I will leave it at our elderly neighbor's home. She's like a grandmother to the kids in the neighborhood.
Tracee
motheringinashoe@gmail.com
I love this idea and plan on participating! Gracie.mae15@yahoo.com
I will make an apron for our neighbor who has been having a terribly challenging year, and in the pocket I will include a gift card to our grocer, and wrap some cookies for him and his daughters.
This is a wonderful idea. I normally donate to the food baskets our church prepares for families struggling to make ends meet. I think I will make some pies and "Tie on on" to a family whose father just lost his job last month. Email - Beitz1@aol.com
I can close my eyes and see my grandmother, mom and all my aunties wearing aprons while preparing our huge feasts for Thanksgiving. My mother went into a nursing home recently and I inherited many of her vintage linens, which I'm making into a quilt so I can wrap up in the memories of days gone by. There is a gentle, elderly man on my street who will be the recipient of my home baked bread for the "Tie One On" event. What a wonderful idea this is! janevancho@comcast.net
I want to make bread this year. I have many memories of my grandmother baking. I will make some for our elders neighbors. Craolinacrafting@yahoo.com
This is a great idea. I had been planning on aprons for Christmas gifts this year, so will get one done early and pass it on. I have a friend who is facing surgery after Thanksgiving so I will give this to her.
I love the National Tie One on Day. I will give an apron to my neighbor who has been going through chemo for breast cancer. I hope it will cheer her up.
Bev Silvestre
E-mail: Bevsilvestre@aol.com
The recipient of my Thanksgiving "Tie One On" will be a young mother, newly single, who is struggling to make a new life for herself and her son, despite the heartache of an unwanted divorce. I will wrap a loaf of pumpkin bread in an apron which was made by the young woman's great-grandmother. It was a gift to me and now I'll pay it forward.
I will be making cranberry eggnog bread to share with others, its always fun to give.
Love the idea. I have two aprons on the clothes line at the top of the page that were my mothers: the lady apron from the 30's or 40's--2nd from the left, with her skirt done in peach, and the handkerchief pattern--2nd from right. I'm also using two of her bib aprons from the 50's. I will be making cookies and banana or pumpkin bread for a middle aged couple. He lost his job early last year and only works part time. She has multiple sclerosis and in a wheelchair as she cannot walk.
I will be baking some Banana bread to take to a neighbor. She is always doing for others and I would like to give back to her.
Lynda
lyndag53@aol.com
What a great idea! I usually do some baking around this time of year and enjoy doing so for some of my neighbors. I like the apron idea.
There is an elderly lady in our church that has very limited eyesight. I will supply her with some home cooking. She loves chocolate,so I will include a bit of fudge.
I've made up-cycled aprons from jeans and cotton fabric for trims. Country cute!
Glad I found your blog. Love it.
I live in a retirement area, so there are lots of folks who need "family" on every holiday. We gather orphans (like ourselves) and make our own family!
We live kind of in the country and my closest neighbors husband has had serious health issues lately so this is a perfect thing to do for them. He loves my pies so I will make them a peach pie and for her a pretty apron, with a note in the pocket about what a blessing they are to my family. Thank you so much for the idea. Comlisajohnson@gmail.com
I love aprons, I even have a 25 year old one I always wore on holidays that looks like a tuxedo front, - cummerbund and all. I also teach sewing lessons. I teach sewing lessons, and love to make my younger students an apron from cotton tea towels. But a note in the pocket is a great idea. I have a friend who writes a food blog, has 6 kids and has had way too much happen this year. She's a vegetarian and cooks a lot!!
She deserves an apron with a note in the pocket.
linda.l.dougherty@gmail.com
My Mom also always wore an apron, she also made aprons for 5 of her girls for shower gifts , both for weddings and a baby gifts. My Mom is now 90yrs. She can no longer see to sew , so I will be making her an apron , not for the kitchen but for her walker and gadgets. Then she will have more pockers to carry her phone and batteries for her hearing and her glasses. i will also stuff and pretty little handky it the pocket.
This is a fun thing to do. Only because she loved me enough to teach me to sew. Linda
I have collected aprons for several years and have WAY more than I thought I would ever have. I just can't turn away from them-they represent so much care and love. I would love to know the story that each one of them brings.
I plan to wrap a loaf of bread up and take it to a good friend that I haven't had a chance to visit with lately. I can't think of a better way to brighten her day!
I love this idea! Might make something for a veteran friend from church.
My neighbor, a retired Navy Chief, is taking care of her 91 year old Dad. I plan to bake the Amish Friendship bread and take it over to her house in an apron I have made for her.
I love this idea!! My neighbor and best friend has had a really rough year with her son who is battling substance abuse. She loves my banana bread, so this is a good excuse to give her a loaf and a hug!
How exciting! Love the prizes! This fall, I've been dabbling in baking fresh white bread. I love the divine smell it leaves in my house! I think I will bake some bread and deliver it (still warm of course!) to a new neighbor! Our subdivision is still under construction so we have people moving in regularly!
This project could not have come at a better time. My son's school has partnered with Kings Flour and each child had to make 2 loaves of bread. So while the dough was rising we were sewing. Made 2 aprons each from 3 fat quarter and finished them up when the bread was in the oven. So now we have 2 apron and 2 loaves of beautiful bread to give away.
oops I forgot to leave my email - jiwolff@verizon.net here is my original post ... This project could not have come at a better time. My son's school has partnered with Kings Flour and each child had to make 2 loaves of bread. So while the dough was rising we were sewing. Made 2 aprons each from 3 fat quarters and finished them up when the bread was in the oven. So now we have 2 aprons and 2 loaves of beautiful bread to give away. Thanks or the inspiration. I am also bringing this project to my congregations youth group to get them involved as well. Jodi
This is such a great idea, and I just love aprons. I think that I will make and apron and a pie for a good friend that is always doing for others. She needs to know that we appreciate her and all that she does.
There's always folks about our island that are in need. We buy turkeys and take to our local food shelter to feed many. Perhaps this year will tuck in an apron for good measure.
My neighbor has just overcome the hurdle of a tracheotomy. He's only 3. Born premature, lived over 2 years with a trache, and many "close calls" (of which I am glad we were here to help!), this little man is a big miracle. His mother is the strongest woman I have met here in the south. I'm planning on making her a simple apron, baking up some artisan bread, and giving the bundle to her Thanksgiving morning. We all are thankful her little man is a fighter!
Cheers!
lesfilles@lesbonnesideesmag.com
My co-worker is going through some really tough times after finding out just a year ago that he had melanoma on his lung. Just a few weeks ago, after completing an experimental treatment, they found out that his cancer is progressing. I will make up some bread and have my daughters help me make some homemade butter (in a baby food jar) and take it to him and his family.
Love ya & this idea!!!
stevenla313@comcast.net or lpeter14@utk.edu
This is a fantastic idea! I'd love to make this an annual tradition. Since my girls are still young, I think I'll let them decorate a few aprons, and I'll make one. We can each choose who to deliver to. My mom is over seas, and holidays don't seem right without her. NTOODay has really brightened my Thanksgiving spirit!
Nicole
littlehousebigcity@mac.com
Our family has been through some tough times..unemployment and worry topping the list. The one thing I can do is create and several years ago I made some aprons out of old sheets from the thrift store. I pulled one out of my drawer as things got rough and using Facebook and Etsy to attempt to sell a few. That was last year. My company Shabby Cowgirl has taken off, I am so busy that I need sewing help and I mostly make aprons and tote bags. I loved the simplicity and honesty of an apron and the resourceful, unafraid to work hard nature of the women who traditionally wore them. My aprons have taken us from not having enough to having enough. My dreams are growing, my family fed and warm and I love my apron work more than ever. This year I participate in Tie One On with joy and enthusiasm, knowing with my resourcefulness and hard work, an apron is a thing of beauty..Thank you for bringing the joy of aprons back!
There are a few homeless people nearby. I've decided to pack the trunk, grab the kids, tie one on, and show my children how to give to others. We'll pss out food till its gone. Rasheda
We just moved to a new neighborhood and the sweetest couple across the way from us welcomed us with food and lots of great info. I plan to take them a yummy sweetbread and apron. On both sides of us we have single guys so I plan to take them sweet breads or cookies too.
We are in the process of planning our next garden here, I always "tie on my apron" to bake our pies for Thanksgiving and those for my neighbor, she truly appreciates it as she is a younger lady and loves my pies. We are especially grateful this year as it will be our last year here as we will soon move to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to a farm we are buying, we will raise crops all natural and work harder at being more self reliant, even though we are in our 50's :-) we plan to give back to the community with extra produce and help out with homeless shelters. I am a 25 year veteran soap maker also. Thank you for this "tie one on" day...every day is like that for me :-)
Penny Ray
www.puremichigansoap.com
I'll be celebrating by giving my mother-in-law the gift of an apron in hopes that she will wear it as part of our pre-turkey day prep. Maybe it will become a new tradition for her. Everyday apron wearing it way to much to hope for!
"clooless@crowhaevyn.com"
allon0711@yahoo.com
Oooh, I've been looking forward to this tradition!! I found six vintage aprons at an Alley Sale in October with this in mind. Thank you for the card to slip into the pocket along with the almond cookies I'll be baking. You have very generous sponsors!! Hugs, Allison in North Texas
I love aprons. My teenage daughter and I will make some bread ~ pumpkin or apple and give to our elderly neighbor. WE love doing this.
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
I am making Harvest Straun Bread to share with several people...I'll see how many aprons i can get finished...There are alot of lonely people who would love the thought, the food and the company...Thank you for the apron idea.
mamabeardoulacare@ymail.com
My DH & I will be having Thanksgiving by ourselves .. but that doesn't mean I won't be donning my fav apron (with pearls) & cooking up a storm of traditional T'day food! We've already donated a lg box of food to the local food pantry.
& Happy Turkey Day to you!
tomlou06@sbcglobal.net
I have made seven aprons for our community quilt committee at our local guild. We make hand made quilts for people in our community just to let them know they are loved.
I'm looking forward to carrying on this tradition with my daughter who now has a daughter of her own. Your cherry bread sounds delicious and will be a perfect gift for shut-ins from church. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this lovely idea.
I work full-time, and the first thing I like to do when I get home is put on my apron and be Mom. (I have two children in college and two still at home.) Then we sit down to family dinner, an institution in our home since my husband and I married. It's the best time of the day.
My children have kind hearts and are generous and compassionate. They will be so happy to participate in this project.
I have a few friends facing some very great medical challenges. I plan to wish them the happiest of Thanksgivings with a baked goods dish from our family.
Elizabeth, at 2khaztiy@comcast.net
last sunday we had a substitute inour sunday school class. he has just been laid off and was feeling so many of the feelings that my husband felt 3 1/2 years ago when it happened to him. my husband was laid off 2 weeks shy of his
25th anniversary with the company. his wife is a SAHM. i have already decided that they will be my tie one on day recipients. it took my husband 18 months to find a job. we are still trying to get back on our feet as he is now making 1/4 of what he did before. we are so grateful for his job though. we want to be able to stand behind this family as they walk this unfamiliar ground and pray it won't take him as long to find a job as it did my husband. i already know what fabric i'm going to use for the apron. it's from my stasch from before my husband lost his job and is a beautiful monotone tans thanksgiving print.
lovebirdmom at gmail dot com
I will be baking a loaf of pumpkin apple bread to give to a neighbor in thanks for having my daughter spend the night so I could go to surgery early the next morning.
What a wonderful tradition for myself and my grandchildren to start. I will take a loaf of bread and an apron to my friend that has just lost her mother and show my grandchildren how to share in the thanks. cnstlouis@windstream.net
This is such a wonderful idea! I can't wait to get started. My email address is lilywhitesparty@verizon.net
I am so excited about this. I am an apron collector and do public speaking about my collection and the story of aprons...their history, etc. I also sell vintage aprons boxed with a fictional story of its previous owner (written to match the era the apron is from.) I will use one of my vintage aprons to wrap a loaf of pineapple pumpkin bread and enclose the story. There is a person I believe to be one of the most giving people I know....to whom I will now give. Thank you, Ellen. Happy Thanksgivng
Several friends and I are helping another friend make aprons for a craft fair. I was so impressed at how readily my friends offered to help!
mdyerall at gmail dot com
Our family participated last year by baking 2 pies for elderly neighbors, who don't really have a Thanksgiving anymore. They were so excited and appreciative, I'm sure we made their holiday! So this year we'll be repeating the experience, because it really is a great thing to do!
I love aprons and I am glad they're back! I remember my Mom, Grandma, and Aunt always wearing apron, the pockets held everything from tissues to pins to whatever! I even have some of my Mom's aprons.
Last year was my first year to fully participate, and I so loved being a part of this wonderful way of really celebrating our thankfulness by extending a heartfelt gift to others. In preparing for this year and deciding who to gift, I've taken the time to tune in to the circumstances of others around me more. I've finally made my choice, but also hope to find a way to do something similar for others throughout the year. Thanks so much for inspiring such a movement.
I will deliver cookies to Mary, my former piano teacher, and a widow. I started taking piano lessons for the first time after retirement at age 63 (3 1/2 years ago). Mary was 72, and I was 62; and we share the same birthday on February 12. Mary gave me a great start in learning to read music for 2 1/2 years, but lived too far away to continue. So I'm taking lessons from another teacher at this time. About the same time I retired and started piano lessons, I began to seriously collect aprons and have hundreds by now. I also collect beautiful vintage and antique buttons and specialize in 18th century beauties. I give presentations on aprons and buttons for community service and am in the planning stages for a blog. I would love to hear from any apron and/or button collectors in the Northern Indiana or Southern Michigan area to share our little joys. Feel free to email me at diannemarie8@gmail.com.
Blessings, Dianne
I plan to bake a banana bread and wrap in in a new apron to take to my elderly neighbor who would appreciate some company. I love your website. I love aprons and have lots of them.
This is my first time that I plan to participate in the 2011 Tie One On Day. I hope to present my wonderful sister in law, Carol (who is more like a mother to me) with a loaf of my Cinnamon Bread. I've yet to decide which apron I'll use to wrap it in. Most likely is will be a more vintage type blue gingham that is embroidered in chicken scratch. Thank for the opportunity to be a blessing to someone else with your Tie One On program! You can reach me at debwhite@suddenlink.net
I will a bake a loaf of nut bread with a recipe I've used for 30 yrs...tuck a note of appreciation in the pocket of a pretty, ruffly little half apron I made and give it to my pastor's wife. She is not "in need"...but she gives so much to us during the year, that I would like to give something to her on Thanksgiving to tell her how much I appreciate her efforts.
Kate~
Oooo I have just heard about this and am always looking for excuses to take something to my neighbors. I have a lovely Grandmother who just moved in across the street. How fun it will be to take her "cookies" that is what I like to make and an apron. tkgagne@yahoo.com
I have a very dear friend whose struggles over the last several years have left her and her family in less than ideal circumstances. I'm sewing her an apron (something simple, because she wouldn't enjoy ruffles and such) and baking her a loaf of honey oat bread. I love the idea of doing something to remind people what this time of year is really about!
I have a neighbor who has been struggling since the sudden and unexpected death of her mother. She has four young kids and works full time. I know bringing her a special homemade treat will brighten her day. She loves my banana muffins and I will bring them to her wrapped in a scarf made by me. I know she will appreciate being thought of and do her best to pay it forward.
jurkovic2000@sbcglobal.net
I will baking several different items to be given out to the many families in our area who are going without due to unemployment and illnesses. I will be wrapping some items in embroidered towels and will now get busy and make some aprons are well. I hadn't thought of that before but like the idea. maggi12@att.net
I have aprons from my grandmother, mom, and ones I have made myself. I love your idea of sharing with others, and will be wrapping my cookies for our church's cookie walk in a new apron to help support our mission projects.
Nice idea, and one that is done many times during the year. I will be sharing and have made the aprons already.
dukeox54@yahoo.com
I am going to bake some pumpkin bread, wrap it up in an apron or linen napkin and give it to my neighbor who had a mestectomy yesterday.
I love this idea. I have a few aprons already made and plan to make some of my homemade bread. I will give these aprons to some of my closest girlfriends to spread the joy and happiness of this time of year. I know they will really enjoy this since they do not bake nor sew...thanks for the great idea.
I will make cranberry cornbread and an embroidered kitchen towel and give it to a neighbor. I love this idea and will share it with others. Thanks!
This is such a lovely way to say thanks for so many blessings. I hope that all of you who participate will be reminded of those who make your life special and will realize how special YOU are for doing it.
sno.wear1@gmail.com
I have been participating in NTOOday for a few years. This year will be a bit different as we are exploring ways to help out at Fisher House, the residence available to families of service personnel getting treatment at the Walter Reed National Medical Center. The current conflicts have taken their toll on our dedicated service people, and as many are far from home, we are hoping to add a little levity and personal touch to their celebrations.
What a wonderful idea! I plan to do this with my three daughters. We are new to the neighborhood and I thought it might be nice if each one of us chose someone to bless. We have a young mom at church who has spent most of this last week at the hospital with an ailing dad who may not make it. She also helps take care of her father in law so I would like to do something special for her too!
Thanks for the ideas! This will be our first year to participate.
Giving back is something my parents taught us from the get-go. Raised on a farm we knew what hard work was. My husband and I also know what stretching our resources until there was no more stretch left is like. We have raised two children and our daughter is practicing the same "giving" as she grew up with. Our adult son, born with Down Syndrome, has taught us more about giving than we ever dreamed possible.
I have made an apron for my neighbor friend who is also the mother of a disabled child. I know how stressful her life is and how much she needs encouragement and something special just for her. I will also bake Honey Oatmeal bread, which is a very yummy, healthy yeast bread and take that to her.
Our Farmgirl Connection/Sisterhood Henhouse Chapter "Chick" members are also participating in this project. What a wonderful way to share our hearts!!! Thanks for the opportunity!
CJ Armstrong . . a barefoot farmgirl from southwest Colorado
My mother's the sewer in our family and recently she made my daughter and I several very nice aprons - so nice in fact that she said she almost kept a couple of them. Well, I'm going to wrap some pumpkin bread (her favorite)in one of these aprons and let her enjoy the fruits of her labor.
My Mom always wears an apron to make each meal, she is 86 and makes three meals a day.
I always remember her coming home from work, putting on one of here many aprons and making dinner in her high heels and dress clothes.
She was featured in an article about aprons and many wonderful comments to make. It was published a few places.
She had many aprons and party aprons too. I wish I had her old aprons. She always had them pressed and put them over her good clothes. She still always dresses to the nines.
Last year I bought us matching aprons and we took a picture, it sits by me in the kitchen so I can see while I cook.
This year I am making us matching aprons with my new Bernina 830 and plan to make them each year she is still with me. I hope I can give back to her as she has given to me all this time.
I'm sure I will give many aprons away to many others, It's such a statement to wear one and they make you feel feminine. Here's to aprons!!
I've been wearing and making my own aprons since 7th grade, that was a long time ago. Last year, I made the most beautiful apron for Christmas and I felt so pretty as I spun around the kitchen creating goodies. Because cooking is one of my loves, my clothes would be filthy it not for my aprons!
A friend of mine called me a "tornado cook." It boggles my mind that everyone doesn't wear an apron to cook!
This year I made a gorgeous "Thanksgiving" Apron. I can hardly wait to wear and share it on this special day. What a huge inspiration, "National Tie One On Day" is!
We have new neighbors we've yet to meet. (they moved in about a month ago) This coming Wednesday, with my new apron on, I will walk across the street with a loaf of Banana Nut Bread (I'm baking today) and present it, wrapped in a holiday towel, with a welcome to the neighborhood note, and a smile.
Evelyn P
EvPenning@gmail.com
Hi sweetie -- posted this on The Apronista. We love participating every year.
I will deliver some baked goodies to a couple of neighbors and a sweet friend who lost her husband this year.
Love you,
Shawnee
I am so glad I found this site! I love to make aprons and now I will participate using my handmade aprons. Tomorrow I will bake some pumpkin breads and deliver them Wednesday. Thank you for thinking of this idea
hampdenquilts@gmail.com
Love this idea!!! I plan to bake some fresh banana bread and deliver it to a friend who is going through a rough time along with a homemade apron.
Also, this season, I plan to do the same for each of my four daughters. Make a festive apron for each and then we all can put them on and cook together!!! Make some more memories for our scrapbooks.
Thanks for the ideas of sharing.
I was already making aprons as Christmas gifts when I came across this from the Bernina FB page. My co-worker and I will be preparing a thanksgiving meal for women overcoming Domestic Violence at our local welfare office. We will also be having a giveaway for them during that time, passing on slightly used but in good condition items that they can use or give as gifts for xmas. This is the 7th year for this tradition for me. disconnectedstitchesATgmailDOTcom
What a marvelous idea!! I know several young women who might be encouraged by something tasty and an apron. I do believe I'll 'tie one on' this year.
I love this idea, and I love all the old embroidered stuff my grandmother made. "W is for Washing" and other stuff. I like to embroider tea towels for wedding gifts!
Would love to win! God bless and Happy Thanksgiving!
niksheart@yahoo.com
I have a couple of neighbors that I intend to share with. One is a friend who always stops to give everyone a hug and listen to their needs. She often gives unconditionally of herself and I would like to recognize her. She has also had a tough year with teenagers.
The other neighbors are a couple that have gone through a rough time with his health and their relationship this year.
I plan to bake some muffin tin size pecan pies, include a vintage apron I have collected and a note of encouragement and how they have touched my life.
mtsuz@yahoo.com
I use this time of year to give to select homeless men who are Vietnam Veterans. I lost my husband and son, both of which were veterans, in 2004 within a 2 month time span. Since then around Thanksgiving I have hunted out a homeless veteran and gave him gifts that I would have bought for my husband and my son such a thermal underwear, socks, gloves, hats, etc. I also include some of the goodies they enjoyed like stained glass candy, fudge, cookies, breads, etc. I use this to hone my husband and my son and to keep their memories alive. Thank you for allowing to share with you how I spend Thanksgiving and tie One On Day. Marilyn
I love the idea and I am making home made rolls to give to some friends who need cheering up. I have some vintage aprons that I will tie on. thank you for those encouraging ideas.
drucilla1@frontiernet.net
My grandmother always wore a hostess apron at special family meals. I love that! This year I probably won't spend much time in the kitchen, but I will be spending time enjoying family. And when I do step into the kitchen I may or may not have an apron on, hopefully I will if I remember to pack it, but I will have the spirit of thanks and service to my family.
April Kennedy
aprilkek@verizon.net
When I first read this I didn't know what I would do or who I could help. But as of last night I made a decision. I lady on facebook really needs help. Her and her husband are both out of work and now the unemployment is gone. They have a 5 year old daughter. I haven't met them personally, but my brother has. I plan on making a pumpkin roll and wrapping it in a napkin which I will make. I will also make a special little apron for a special little girl since I was told they like to do everything together. I also do alterations so I plan to take whatever monies I make this week and include. God has given me such a great opportunity that is going to be so good. I will be paying it forward. It is more blessed to give than receive. If I should win I will share my winnings also with this family. Thank you for this opportunity.
Thanks,
Sherry
deanese411@gmail.com
I love this idea! It ties in so well with the bread ceremony at my church yesterday, discussing how we are all one, no matter shape, size, or color and we are all good!
I will be wrapping some pumpkin muffins in a Christmas apron and offering it to my neighbor - she and her family have been through quite a bit lately.
Franny
sleepylittledragon @ gmail . com
I love wearing aprons! I'm making them for all my daughters for Christmas this year. And I'll be baking and giving an apron to a neighbor this year also!
Hi EllynAnne,
I have four aprons ready to give to some co-workers.
It is a wonderful idea!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Jini
I plan on making cookies but do not know just who I will take them to since I live in an affluent community. Perhaps I will ask my pastor for a suggestion. I remember my Mother's aprons. One had red french knots all over the bib, I used to try to count them when I was little.
I just love aprons something very June Cleaver about it- Would like some ideas for the best baked good to wrap in it- are loaves the best travelers? Thanks much- keep on giving :)
This is too beautiful to not participate in. My neighbor is a widow with no family in town. It will be my privilege to bring her cinnamon rolls in one of my very own aprons.
Jenspinnato@gmail.com
I am a big promoter in the "pay it forward" idea. I came across this site and love the idea of an apron with some baked goods. I can think of so many people I know who could benefit from this........I will probably choose a few of them for this Thanksgiving. What a great idea you have shared........
Im making Candy Cane holders for a Childrens Hospital with my Crafty Apron tied on :-) Thanks for a great giveaway!!! Happy Thanksgiving!
I plan to do alot of cooking for my daughter and grandchildren,(3) that have just moved in with me, they had to leave everything in Alabama where they moved from inorder to get away from an abusive husband, so I plan to make thanksgiving for them the best ever, with Turkey, Dressing,gravy, mac-cheese, sweet potato casserole, home made biscuits, and sweet tea...and Pumpkin pies, cause my 9 yoa, grandson said he had to have pumpkin pies.....
We're having a small Thanksgiving this year which will free up some time for me to share with others. There are two people that I want to visit, both wonderful women who need a little lift. I'll be baking pies for them to be delivered on Thursday morning, wrapped in an apron, of course!
I'm off to blog about this right now. :) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, EllynAnne!
We were blessed with an abundance of zucchini this summer so I have made zucchini bread to share with a new family in our church
I will make a pumpkin pie for an elderly neighbor whos wife is in the nursing home. But instead of wrapping it in an apron I'll use a new white dish towel. I think he'll get more use out of the towel than an apron.
I love aprons and all that they represent. I always bake a couple of extra pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving and take to our local Veteran's Hall for their meal. I also plan on making a few extra with my grandson to take to church to go in with the thanksgiving baskets they are handing out to those in need.
This year my sisters, our mother, my nieces, grandneice, and I will be getting together on Nov. 23rd to make many small loaves of bread for all our neighbors. We will be wearing our grandmother's aprons and hope to make this a tradition for years to come. Thank you for your lovely site and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
ponderosa10@gmail.com
I am making Thanksgiving dinner for the firefighters at our local fire house since they are usually way to busy to cook a meal and bare.y have time to eat. chrissyca@mchsi.com
Thank you for the giveaway. We all have much to be thankful for this year. I'll be making pillowcases for the outreach child placement center CASA close to me.
maddymaze (at) earthlink (dot)net
I am new to this concept and this will be my first year doing this. I am thinking of making something and taking it to some neighbors who have not always been very friendly.
Cheryl
pinkroses49@comcast.net
This is such a neat idea!!! This is the first year I'll be participating but will definitely be repeating this great idea. I will be giving back by giving a pumpkin pie to a teacher who gives so selflessly at a small school in seguin, texas. she has been teaching for 30+ years and gives so much to her students, and her school family. she often forgets about herself! she loves unconditionally and is a great role model. I will also be giving her a homemade card and a gift card to our local grocery store. Again, such a great idea!!! love it!
suzie diaz de leon
leetleboog7@yahoo.com
This is a great idea for a giveaway! This week I made loaves of banana bread for our neighbor who is a widow, and a friend who recently had a baby. Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh what fun you are having here! We are tying on aprons to make our famous pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that comes from a 1969 cookbook that my mom has passed on to us. Even my 5 year old gets into making our thanksgiving cookies. When we are done, we give them to neighbors in our trailer park.
Sweet rolls in the freezet that will go to Comfort Casseroles at church. This is a program that supplies ready food to deliver to church families dealing with illnesses etc.
What a truly wonderful and uplifting idea. I just finished making a couple of aprons, and was wondering what to do with them, now I know. I will bake some goodies and pass them on to my daughter who is having a hard time right now. She will get one to keep and one to give away as well.
CJ George
cjgeorge3786@frontiernet.net
I almost forgot about this special day. Since I was baking already, I baked an extra apple pie and I'm wrapping it up right now in an apron and going to deliver it to a friend who has had a rough year. I am just so thankful for her friendship and hope she is blessed by this small act of kindness.
I will bake for an elderly man who lives under our office. His family does not come around and he lost a leg several years ago. He appreciates home cooking.
Poor college students live above us so I plan on bringing them some baked goodies. No one should be without sweets on a day we are thankful for.
What a wonderful thing to do....I will be taking a pe an pie....wrapped up in a lovely fall apron to a friend who has no family to celebrate the holiday with.
I was so excited making an apron and a berry crumble pie. My neibor made me feel so good she loved it and was so surprised. It was well worth the effort. I will participate next year. Comlisajohnson@gmail.com
I hope its not too late to enter...I apparently can't follow instuctions and left ths comment on Modern June's blog a couple days ago...ronimunoz1@gmail.com
Thanks for the opportunity to win such great goodies. I will be baking some extra banana bread and giving it to a newer neighbor as it is her first Thanksgiving in our neighborhood..with a cute ruffly apron and a prayer for children to bless their home.
November 22, 2011 3:02 PM
What a wonderful tradition to make a part of Thanksgiving I did make something to share with a friend and she gave me something for out Thanksgiving meal we not only shared our culinary talents but spend time together sharing holiday memories as well it was so worth doing...I will continue in years to come.
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