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.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowinewsonline.com
For the first time in its 31 years Mother Nature rained hard on the Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival causing some cancellations, but those who attended and competed enjoyed the fun despite the damp.
While in past years there have been a few sprinkles Saturday saw rain on and off all day from a deluge to a sprinkle. Shortly after lunch the rain slowed to a light sprinkle.
Cindy Roller, executive director for Bowie Community Development, said there was good participation in its contests that were inside and more than 50 vintage vehicles rolled up for the car show. She sent out big thanks to all those vendors, competitors and guests who came out to support the festival.
While Saturday was wet, Friday night filled downtown Bowie with sippin’ strollers for the fall edition of Sip & Stroll With Me. Parking spaces were packed as strollers enjoyed shopping and munching at nearly 30 participating merchants. Roller added she continues to be amazed as Sip numbers and merchants continue to grow each year.
Fiddle contest
The Chicken and Bread Days fiddle contest continues to be a showcase for area fiddlers from beginners to seasoned pros.
This year a total of 50 contestants took part including 10 accompanists. The Grand Champion title went to Carl Hopkins, Porter, TX.
Read about all the results in your Thursday Bowie News.
(Top photo – Fiddlers filled the Bowie fire hall Saturday for the annual Chicken and Bread Days fiddle contest. Photo by Barbara Green)
The Friends of the Nocona Public Library have released some important dates for families to put on their calendars for the rest of the year.
Oct. 9, storytime at 10 a.m.
Oct. 1-31 – Book sale
Nov. 13 – Story time at 10 a.m.
Dec. 4 – Santa photos from 3 to 5 p.m.
Dec. 11 – Story time at 10 a.m.
Make plans to stop by your local library in Nocona.
The staff and volunteers at Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center in Montague County will conduct its annual candlelight vigil between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Legend Bank courtyard.
The public is invited to come out and support the work of the center that serves Montague County and learn more about their services.
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