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| To all of you who were hoping that mystery box was for you, you can uncross your fingers...it came to me! It arrived sometime during the day, but I didn't get home until 9:45pm. As is often the case with these swap packages, they pick the best days to come! My company launched a new software product over the weekend, and we're in the mad scramble that occurs after: a tremendous upswing in support as well as the inevitable tweaking after the initail release. This will be a long week!
DH, DDs and DS (and DDoggy!) all gathered around for the grand opening. All we knew was that is was from Nebraska and that it weighed 20 lbs! Inside were three different boxes, but as you know, no note explaining it. That's okay! I love a mystery! As I was getting all my photos online for the swap, I discovered girlsingarden had emailed me last week with the note! I told her I was glad that I got it afterwards. To me anticipation is part of the fun! So here's the bounty (and I'm using that word literally!) that was in the box: The Canning Group:
The Kitchen Tools Group:
The Frilly Fashions Group:
Here's a close up of the stitching on the pink apron: The Piece de Resistance!
Here is the entire package:
Many thanks from a lucky and VERY appreciative swap buddy, ~finally |
Here is a link that might be useful: Slideshow of Swap Pix! (Yes DDoggy is sideways)
Follow-Up Postings:
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- Posted by publickman (My Page) on Tue, Aug 1, 06 at 14:00
| I love the blue jars with the glass handles - I don't think I've seen that before. What a great haul of homemade canned goods!! Who did the hand stitching on the aprons? That's a lot of work - and THREE aprons!! I'm sure you will enjoy wearing those, but I would be afraid of getting them dirty. This is a very beautifully coordinated package - great job!! Lars |
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| I think that is an absolutely wonderful package! What a haul you got! I really love to see all the home made goods people send. Maybe someday I will be talented enough to do that! Nice job girlsingarden, and very, very lucky you, finally! |
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| girlsingarden, what a great package. Once again, the homemade stuff scores big - and how can it not with those things? When I finally do learn to can, the first thing I'm going to learn to make is Annie's salsa. I don't know why I haven't made it before now. I'd love to hear the story on the aprons too. They're beautiful. Enjoy your package, Finally. Girlsingarden, I'm impressed! |
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| Finally, I can't seem to see all of your photos, but from the thumbnails and your description, I think you made quite a haul! Girlsingarden, you really know how to sawp! Linda |
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| Oh my goodness! What a fabulous swap box! I am typing with my jaw on the floor! Wow! Great Job. Is that smocking on that pink/red apron close-up? Beautiful! A whole lotta work went into those aprons! |
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- Posted by girlsingardens (My Page) on Tue, Aug 1, 06 at 17:01
| Thanks for all the complements. I had a real fun time putting this together. I knew that Dolores wanted to get back into canning and thought that this was a perfect theme. I felt bad that I didn't have a TJ's near by to send goodies from so I sent some goodies that I had made, thought that would be nice. As for the aprons, these are things that my MIL has given me. She collects them and has so many that I decided to share. I think that they are vintage ones that were my DH's grandma's. I know that she had aprons for every occasion and I hoped that my swap partner would enjoy them. So glad that everything got there in good shape, I was worried about the canned goodies. The cherry rhubarb stuff is a sauce but with added cornstarch will be great pie filling, or can go over ice cream or what ever. I picked five 5 gallon buckets of cherries so had lots of ones to do something with:) Again thanks for the positive feedback, I was nervous that my partner wouldn't like what I sent. But I am glad that everything came out in good shape. Stacie |
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| Stacie, you did a top-notch job on this swap, what a great theme. The aprons are a nice personal touch, the canning supplies are wonderful and homemade goodie are always something that can't be duplicated. Finally, enjoy your package! Annie |
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| What beautiful jams and preserves. Nice that it came during a week when you could use a little distraction. I've never seen or even heard of homemade maraschino cherries. How are they made? Even though I've never seen Finally, I keep having a vision of her in a gingham apron, stirring preserves with a wooden spoon! Jane |
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| Oh, what a great summer canning package. Love that blue canning jar and the aprons are beautiful. But....you can't beat the wonderful bounty of home canned goodies, especially the raspberry jam, my all-time favorite. You did a terrific package Stacie and I am sure that Finally will really enjoy it. |
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| Oh Stacie you really put together the most wonderful swap box for Dolores. So many great things. From your homemade goodies to the three knives, and the beautiful aprons. Dolores, I know that you are going to enjoy using everything that Stacie sent you. Ann |
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| Those aprons....now that is one gift that really came from the heart! You are sharing your family's heritage with that one! Next swap, I'm sending some of mine...how about an 11 YO boy...and, I'm glad to hear, you are contributing to someone's canning delinquency! Three cheers for a great package! |
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| finally, Get busy and start canning...no excuses not too with all the great canning stuff. Stacie, Everything is great...good job! Jayne |
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| That stack of FILLED canning jars is an absolute vision! Echos of summer's bounty to last all winter long. How special and wonderful. For the rest of us it's TJ's. Good stuff but not special. And the aprons! My grandmother had a huge collection and my mother got rid of them! I have one hand smocked lavender gingham apron from my ex's grandmother. She made for my wedding. I love it and bring it out only for special occassions. (It's not Ironed! LOL) Wow my old kitchen! So glad I don't have that anymore! |
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| Heart filled gifts:) I too love wearing aprons when I take the time to put one on..I love wiping my wet hands.. flour dustings.. etc..It feels right:) |
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- Posted by msafirstein (My Page) on Tue, Aug 1, 06 at 20:24
| Cute, Cute, Cute package and so useful too. I collect old aprons, they're getting so hard to find now-a-days, and these are just too adorable! |
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| What a special gift! How wonderful of you to share some "heirlooms" and lots of homemade goodies. I know Finally is going to can up a storm! |
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| Wow you outdid yourself! I loved the aprons too! |
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- Posted by bubbeskitchen (My Page) on Tue, Aug 1, 06 at 20:48
| Super duper swap box. Crammed full of happy items from the aprons to the useful tools and the aprons that made me say, "Aw!" I hope to see photos of DDs and you, Dolores. Stacie, you certainly know how to "jam" pack a box. I love homemade and here you have not only given your own, but have inspired a new canner. Wonderful! |
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| What a thoughtful, delightful package you've got there Dolores-- so much to enjoy . Stacie -- that all seems so perfect for Dolores--nothing nicer than handmade to send a little of yourself to someone -- she'll enjoy all that for years -- grat selection ! |
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- Posted by maggie2094 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 1, 06 at 22:30
| Darn. I can't enlarge the thumbnails and when I go to the link I get redirected to yahoo.... But I do know that Stacie packs a great box since I was her swap mate last time! Enjoy, Finally! I also received Annie's salsa from Stacie - awesome! |
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| I'm sorry you couldn't see the photos! It seems like sometimes you can, and sometimes you can't--maybe it depends on traffic at the Webshots site. Stacie--I can't believe you were sorry that you couldn't send me TJ's stuff! I have 4 TJ's that I could easily drive to. What I don't have are farms or home canned jewels like you sent me! Funny since where I live is Santa Clara Valley--now known as Silicon Valley. It was first known as the Valley of Heart's Delight because of the fertility of its soil and the abundance of orchards and crops grown here. Funny, but nowadays I sound like an old fogey... "I remember when there were orchards here, I remember when the grain towers were there...." Yikes! I'm really not that old! Thanks, also, Stacie for sharing the story of the aprons. I didn't post on the thread on aprons a while back, but I do wear aprons from time to time. I also sew and quilt, so I do appreciate the history of them and the hard work of the wonderful women in those aprons' past. This was such a treat! Bubbe, we'll have to get all of us together (me and DDs) for a photo. DD#1 just bought her first car tonight and is off showing it to friends. Such an exciting time in one's life! I still remember buying my first car. DD#2 is equally excited, since she inherits first rights to the extra family car. Thank you again Stacie! |
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| Great package! Love the fact that the aprons come from the family. That personal touch makes a great gift! |
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| That's a really fantastic package! Gifts you can eat, gifts you can wear, and gifts so you can make gifts for others; it's a gift that keeps on giving -- literally! Beautiful aprons, and I love the antique canning jar. I've seen those blue-green jars before and didn't realize they were old. Nice job! |
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| Oh man! All of those homemade items are going to be soooo good! I'd say you are all set to start canning too. What's first on the list? Great selection Staci! I know finally will put it all to good use. David |
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| Now that's what I'm talking about... wonderful homemade, regional items! You truly scored, Finally. Stacie packed a nice box for you! |
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- Posted by momto4kids (My Page) on Fri, Aug 4, 06 at 9:58
| Bounty is right! I love the groups! Homemade items are very, very special. I hope you enjoy getting back into canning. You're ready to go now! Great package, Delores! Enjoy! Stacie...outstanding job! |
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- Posted by girlsingardens (My Page) on Mon, Aug 7, 06 at 18:06
| Dolores, Just wondering if you got a chance to sample anything yet:) We entered 29 different canned goods that I have made into the County fair last Thursday and I got all first and a few second place ribbons. That was soooo cool and made it worth it, that and my girls wanting my homemade applesauce over the ones from the store. Stacie |
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| Stacie, Your package makes me really want to get back into canning. It really is a great package. Congratulations on your ribbons. You can't beat homemade stuff. Dolores, Enjoy your goodies and let us know what you're canning. Tracey |
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| oh I love the story of the aprons - such a thoughtful personal touch. Stacie, you put together a wonderful package for finally! And you all know how I love all that homemade stuff...drooling. Stacy |
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| Now that is one heck of a swap box! The aprons are so original - was a wonderful touch. |
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| Stacie, what a nice package. I also like the aprons, but you know I never have enough canning labels. Most of the time I think I will always remember what is in that jar (well for a year) and then I am trying to figure out if it is cherry, wild plum or grape jelly. How creative and thoughtful. Dolores, enjoy your package.
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- Posted by chancesmom (My Page) on Sat, Aug 12, 06 at 20:04
| Stacie that is amazing! Very personal and thoughtful. You are another lucky receiver, Delores! Janet |
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