National Tie One On Day™ - November 25, 2009

National Tie One On Day™ celebrates the humble apron and the spirit of women of earlier generations who donned the universal symbol of home, family and mothering as the uniform of their daily wardrobe and helped make America the great country it is today. On the day before Thanksgiving, EllynAnne encourages us to pause in the preparation of our own meal, wrap a loaf of bread 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 in need of spiritual or physical sustenance. According to EllynAnne, no matter which way you turn out of your own front door, someone who is deserving of a hug is very close by. “Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal,” says EllynAnne, “and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty.”

For More Information, email EllynAnne or call 1.877.9.APRONS

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National Tie One On Day™ Sponsors:

      The Fabric Shop Network, Inc. & Apron-iCity

Contact: Laurie Harsh, Founder, The Fabric Shop Network, Inc. By Phone: (360) 892-6500 / By Fax: (360) 892-6700 / By Email: info@apronicity.com / On the Internet: www.fabshopnet.com

Apron-iCity is The Fabric Shop Network's new apron website! A sew-er’s hot spot and source for “everything aprons on the net and in your city,” the site is dedicated to promoting the romance of the apron all year long. For more information on National Tie One On Day™ store events and ongoing Apron-iCity™ clubs and classes, visit www.apron-icity.com

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EllynAnne's Tie One On Day™ Delivery:

"For my Tie One On Day™ offering, I made this loaf of challah. As it baked, I chose its wrapping, a bright fabric that I hoped would also brighten the recipient's day. Delivery of the bread and my setting a spell were so appreciated, serving as a reminder of the homily: How underestimated is the effect of the smallest gesture of recognition by one to another."

~ EllynAnne Geisel

Tie One On Day™ Sharing from Amy Bissell

I especially liked the idea of sharing on the day before Thanksgiving, and since I work, I baked quick breads, which I wrapped in tea towels because I couldn't find any clean aprons! They were all dirty!

I delivered the first loaf to a single male friend and his visiting father. When I gave him the wrapped bread, I told him how thankful I was for him and his friendship and that he and his dad were blessings to me. He was stunned! Speechless! He said I had made a very long day much nicer, then he hugged me and said thank you. Leaving his home, I felt like I was walking on air.

The second loaf went to my neighbors to the left of us. They are very quiet, even though they have 3 precious boys. Every once in a while, a ball or toy will "climb" over the fence and they will come to the door, politely ask if they could retrieve it, and wait until I can open the gate for them to go into the backyard. (One of the boys asked me to his birthday party this year!) When the mom answered the doorbell, I also told her how thankful I was that they lived next door to us, that her sons were a joy to me, and that I wanted them to have the bread. She, too, was just stunned. She thanked me for making her day and was so grateful for the gift. I am walking about 2 feet off the ground now! I left the third bread in a safe place on another neighbor’s porch. I still haven't seen them—our schedules just don't connect—but the bread was gone the next day.

I put notes with each of the breads, and Wayne and I included our friends and neighbors in our Thanksgiving prayers. More often, I should sit down and write a note of thanks to others who make me feel so honored/blessed by their love and friendship. Thank you for putting into action what became a more wonderful day because I shared a loaf of bread.

Amy Bissell