COUNTY LIFE
Ladies create beautiful, colorful apron styles for all
By BARBARA GREEN
bnews@sbcglobal.net
“Cute and whimsical aprons for your next cooking adventure.” It’s how the ladies of Aprons By A Full Bobbin describe their colorful creations that harken back to a different era when dinner was a family event.
Remember those 1950s TV moms who cooked and served dinner in a lovely dress, high heels, pearls, all topped with a lovely apron. Things may have changed in 2014 as Judi Williams and Linda McClendon have given aprons a new life with a home business that allows them to be creative and spend time together as friends.
Judi, 64, and Linda, 65, have been friends for more than 20 years, when Judi and her husband Doyle lived in Denton. For the past 12 years, the Williams have made their home in Bowie where they operate an insurance company.
Linda McClendon and her husband, Dave, live at Ponder where Linda is involved in many pursuits including making her own cold process soaps.
While their lives went different directions, the two have remained friends. Linda says they may go long stretches where they don’t see each other, but when they get together it is like no time has passed.
Several years ago, they drew upon their sewing experience to try a new business venture. Judi laughs they have probably 80 years of experience combined. In earlier years, both women made clothes for their families, as well as household items. Back in 2011, Judi talked with a friend who was going to make a Christmas apron for her daughter. Judi offered to cut it out for her.
“I had not sewn for a long time. I don’t make clothes any more and you can only make so many things for your home. Of all the things I had sewn, I never made an apron. I thought it would be fun,” recalls Judi.
Williams ended up sewing it for her friend, and even made a second one with the leftover material.
“I really don’t remember how it came up, but I think I told Linda, let’s make some aprons and see if we can sell them,” said Williams about the business’ start.
See the full story in the Sept. 3 edition of The Bowie News.
Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.
This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.
Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.
The staff, board of directors and volunteers of Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are making plans for the group’s major fundraiser, “Shebang” on Sept. 26.
This year Shebang will join in all the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.
Mark your calendar when the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Shebang takes place in the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The evening will feature a dinner prepared by local chefs, fun games where you could win a prize, live and silent auctions, plus the popular bucket auction where you never know who will win. A new menu is being served that will feature prime rib, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy casserole, broccoli salad and strawberry shortcake.
Reservations are being taken now, just call the museum at 825-5330. Proceeds from the Shebang help pay for annual operating costs of the museum. Call 825-5330 to purchase tickets, also visit the website at talesntrails.org to see auction items and learn more about the museum.
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