Put the "give" back in Thanksgiving

“Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal,

and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty.”

Four years ago, I noticed that Thanksgiving was talked about

in terms more commonly associated with stress, than joy.

I remembered my mother’s absolute love of Thanksgiving,

as a day more than anything else of sharing and gratefulness.

So I created National Tie One On Day™ as an annual opportunity

to return the “give” to Thanksgiving by sharing our good fortune

with someone in need of a kind gesture.

National Tie One On Day™ has nothing to do with purchasing

anything special or even driving!

Participation is simple.

On the day before Thanksgiving, November 25th this year,

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.

I know it to be true that whether you live in a high rise apartment building

or on a quiet block,

no matter which direction you walk out of your own front door,

someone deserving of a gesture of kindness is close by.

National Tie One On Day™ is a win-win, for the participant and the receiver. By embracing National Tie One On Day™, you will make someone else’s day brighter.

EllynAnne Geisel

A chance to use up all those fat quarters you've collected!

Each apron takes 1 fat quarter and 1/2 yard fabric.

Here are 2 aprons I made yesterday afternoon.

QUICK and EASY!

It takes approximately one hour to make.

Yep, An Apron In A hour!

Wanted to show how the ties wrapped around and tied in front.
Unfortunately, my modeling days are over.

I don't think my bar stools do it justice!

It's all about the fabric with this pattern!

Here is the link to the FREE

Apron In A Hour Tutorial

Jona's Blog is Stop Staring and Start Sewing

Stop in and say "HI".

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“Give us this day our daily bread isn’t just a prayer,

The words are also a reminder that to have more

than daily bread is to be blessed.”

EllynAnne Geisel.

Let's help put the "give" back in Thanksgiving.