The winner of my “Stained Class, Hanky Panky” tablecloth giveaway is: Renee Chastain, who said:

“My favorite vintage linens are beautiful tone-on-tone ones (i.e. ecru linen with ecru embroidery, white crochet on white cotton, etc.), especially if the patterns originated in the “Old Country.” There is something so sentimental, historical, and meaningful, whether you know the person who made the piece or not. To me, vintage linens represent the interconnectedness between women and also generations.”

And the original post for the GIVEAWAY was (thank you to the 53 women who told me about their favorite vintage linens!):

In the Oct/Nov issue of MaryJanesFarm, “Hanky Panky” (on newsstands Sept. 15), I led you here to my daily journal for a chance to win a beautiful, vintage, coffee-stained tablecloth, made with my coffee staining instructions on p. 74.

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The winner of my “Hanky Apron, Hanky Panky” giveaway is: Bobbi C, who said:

“I don’t own an apron, but that one is soo cute!”

Well, here’s your very first apron, Bobbi! Congratulations!

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And the original post for the GIVEAWAY was (thank you to the 45 women who shared their apron stories!):

In the Oct/Nov issue of MaryJanesFarm, “Hanky Panky” (on newsstands Sept. 15), I led you here to my daily journal for a chance to win our cute half-apron made from vintage hankies on p. 79.

We also provide instructions for making your own hanky apron in the Oct-Nov issue, so be sure to pick up your copy when it hits newsstands on Sept. 15. But if you’d like a chance to win this one, using unusual fall-themed vintage hankies, just share what aprons mean to you in the comments section below. I’ll toss your name into a hat and draw a lucky winner in mid-November, when the Oct/Nov issue expires on newsstands. Stay tuned for more magazine-related giveaways!

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The winner of my “Lehman’s, Hanky Panky” giveaway is: Deon Matzen, who said:

“I cook on a wood-burning cookstove. Lehman’s has accessories I cannot find elsewhere. I would love to get a propane refrigerator, but alas, that is not in the stars. Since we chose a simpler life in our household, the products in their catalogue are perfect for us.”

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And the original post for the GIVEAWAY was (thank you to the 71 farmgirls who shared comments about their favorite non-electric tools!):

In the Oct/Nov issue of MaryJanesFarm, “Hanky Panky” (on newsstands Sept. 15), we led you here to my daily journal for a chance to win a $20 gift card from Lehman’s, an Ohio Amish-community store that specializes in old-fashioned hand tools. “We’re a family business, and we’re proud to offer the finest selection of non-electric technology you’ll ever see,” says Glenda Ervin, daughter of store founder Jay Lehman.

From old-fashioned enamelware …

to gorgeous cookstoves …

to maple-sugar supplies …

Lehman’s is your go-to source for old-fashioned gadgets, tools, and farm supplies.

Enter to win a $20 Lehman’s gift card

by telling us about your favorite non-electric tool in the comments below. We’ll toss your name into a hat and draw a lucky winner in mid-November, when the Oct/Nov issue expires on newsstands. Stay tuned for more magazine-related giveaways!

If you’re not yet a subscriber to MaryJanesFarm, subscribe here for only $19.95/year.