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| MarieBee54 |
Posted - Dec 28 2016 : 11:19:52 PM
Hi there! I joined the Sisterhood a couple of months back but this is the first time I've posted anything. I've just been reading and trying to get the lay of the land.
This summer, I moved back to my home state of Oregon after 16 years living in Connecticut, so this is something of a transition year for me (we are also building a home) so I am looking forward to making new connections. And I am really excited about the whole idea of earning merit badges - that just seems like such fun! I am already a quilter, so that seems like the place to start but I am also going to work on the emergency preparedness badge, which seems like a smart thing to do now that I live in earthquake country.
Anyway, I just figured it was time to quit skulking around the forum and introduce myself. I hope I've done it right!
"Stepping back, you see there had been a design all along, and a designer."
www.mariebostwick.com |
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| Killarney |
Posted - Jan 29 2017 : 10:29:03 AM
A Warm belated Welcome! Marie!.png?v 27724637)
Connie
Imagine....#3392
FGOTM August, 2014 |
| sassystyle |
Posted - Jan 25 2017 : 08:22:51 AM
There are quite a few I'm interested in working towards, but a couple stand out to work on soon: crochet and ink slinger. :) I also realize that I fulfilled one or two last year! So I may claim them or just start fresh this year. :)
I love the term grandarlings! Two of mine are 2 year olds and one of mine was born in September. :) Lots of fun, and they love coming over to grandma's house and seeing the goats. :)
Audra Marie ~ sometimes quirky, sometimes serious, always real
Farmgirl Sister #7132 |
| MarieBee54 |
Posted - Jan 24 2017 : 8:03:42 PM
Hi Audra!
Congratulations! Grandarlings are the BEST! Yes, we went to meet our new granddaughter on January 7th, though we spent most of the time with her big sister, who will be 3 in March and is great fun. We made cookies and ravioli together, went to the zoo, took her to ballet, and had many, many tea parties. She a very girly girl.
So far, I have gotten badges in apron, cheesemaking, and emergency preparedness. I just ordered some tatting needles so I think that will be my next focus. I read about tatting in Mary Jane's book and it looked like fun. What merit badges are you planning to work toward?
"Stepping back, you see there had been a design all along, and a designer."
www.mariebostwick.com |
| sassystyle |
Posted - Jan 24 2017 : 5:58:21 PM
Welcome, Marie! I'm just south of you in Aumsville (right outside of Salem). I'm looking forward to earning my first and hopefully a few merit badges this year. I'm sure your new little grandchild has arrived by now. My grandson is due to arrive any time. :)
Audra Marie ~ sometimes quirky, sometimes serious, always real
Farmgirl Sister #7132 |
| craftingram |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 06:36:30 AM
Welcome Marie, from southern Indiana. I know you are going to love it here.
Karin
Sister #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
| AFinkberry |
Posted - Jan 07 2017 : 5:45:00 PM
Welcome Marie!
I live just a little ways North of you!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
| ceridwen |
Posted - Jan 06 2017 : 08:02:57 AM
Welcome Marie! I'm positive you will love it here! Such a great place to hang out! Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://www.fibrejunction.com |
| jillyd |
Posted - Jan 05 2017 : 3:21:26 PM
Welcome Marie from Vancouver Island, BC. I hope you enjoy belonging here as much as I have for the last year.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
| Marilyn Hartman Sullivan |
Posted - Jan 03 2017 : 06:11:10 AM
Welcome, Marie. I hope you will love it here and discover lots to do. I made the opposite move a few years ago -- from Western Washington to SE Pennsylvania. Ain't life a hoot?
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 02 2017 : 3:08:25 PM
Welcome to the Farm Marie! We are so happy to have you join us! I cant wait to see which merit badges you choose to work on and see how your quilting projects turn out! Good luck with building your house and making new connections! Make sure to share updates. I will be looking for you around the forum!
Krista |
| HealingTouch |
Posted - Dec 31 2016 : 12:29:26 PM
MaryJane, I think it is wonderful that Brian is involved with the quilting, as well as the girls. Most men would think it wasn't manly enough. I think it shows strength and declares that Brian knows who he is! I nominate him as FG(guy)OTM! Many precious memories are being made in his family! Way to go!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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| MaryJane |
Posted - Dec 31 2016 : 11:11:17 AM
And Miss Connie!!! Thank you, THANK YOU for the lovely handmade Christmas card you sent. It helped decorate our tree this year. For a while I had it leaning up against a poinsettia on our kitchen counter. You are so dear to cut out all those photos and so artfully place each and every one. Your card is being tucked away for next year.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| Killarney |
Posted - Dec 31 2016 : 11:03:53 AM
A Warm Tennesse Welcome! Marie! Sooooooo Much to do and so many to connect with here on MJF. I been A .png?v 96693016) Farmgirl since 2011 and still learning!
Connie
Imagine....#3392
FGOTM August 2014 |
| MarieBee54 |
Posted - Dec 31 2016 : 10:56:19 AM
How great! My issue just arrived yesterday. Am planning to read it this afternoon and I will definitely look for that article. I've been hinting to my husband that he should give quilting a try but, so far, he hasn't been interested. Maybe that will change when (or if) he ever retires. In the last few years, I've noticed that quite a few retired men have taken up quilting. I taught all of my boys to sew - we made stuffed animals and pillows - but they didn't continue on with it. Maybe they will later in life. My new house will have a quilting/writing studio over the garage and since I am moving closer to my parents, my stepmom and I are already making plans for weekly quilt-ins. So looking forward to that. Quilting is even more fun when you do it in the company of friends or family.
"Stepping back, you see there had been a design all along, and a designer."
www.mariebostwick.com |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Dec 31 2016 : 10:45:57 AM
You are most welcome Marie. Thanks for making my day:) And happy quilting. If you noticed my DIL Ashley's rose quilt in the 2017 Feb/March issue, I thought you'd enjoy knonwing what a family affair her quilting has become. Brian (my son) is very involved in it and it's something they do together after the kids are in bed, or like last night when they went to a movie and then came here after to cut more fabric ("Pa" Nick--my husband--was with the grand girls for the evening and fed them copious amounts of mac & cheese). Brian does the cutting and helps with patterning and ideas and Ashley does the sewing. I'm always getting updates from the entire family about where they are in a quilt as if they were building a new home or something. It's very sweet. Brian and the girls are as involved in it as Ashley. What a great pastime quilting is as you well know. And in their case, it's a family affair.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| MarieBee54 |
Posted - Dec 31 2016 : 10:18:57 AM
Thanks for taking time to answer my question, Mary Jane. I must have missed that part when I was reading through - lots of information to absorb. But that's okay. I'm always eager for another excuse to quilt and that's probably the only area where I would have worked through all three levels previously. I'm a mediocre knitter and crocheter at best and I've yet to attempt tatting.
Thanks, too, for creating this wonderful space for women to connect and create! I am quickly becoming addicted and having such a great time planning all the new things I want to try this year. I stumbled upon your magazine about a year ago and immediately fell in love and subscribed. Life is so busy that I only take two magazines now and I have loved every issue of yours. Sitting down with a cup of coffee for a good long read-through it is my treat to myself. I always, always find myself dog-earring the pages for recipes and projects I want to try later. Just love the positive tone and message, as well as the warmth of the writing.
Anyway, forgive me for blathering on. I just wanted to say thank you. Hope you have a wonderful 2017!
"Stepping back, you see there had been a design all along, and a designer."
www.mariebostwick.com |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Dec 31 2016 : 09:12:24 AM
Good morning Marie. On the badge page we do write that previous work does not count towards badges: "Everyone has to start from “scratch”; no hens get their previous accomplishments “grandmothered in.” Badges need to be earned in order (Beginner, then Intermediate, then Expert)."
Since it might feel redundant to an experienced sister to create the simple Beginner projects, we have included a teaching option for just about all the badges. For the quilting Beginner level we write: "If you already know how to quilt, teach someone how to quilt the beginner project." That way, Sisterhood members are always bringing new knowledge (through learning or teaching) to the world.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Dec 30 2016 : 10:54:20 PM
quote:
Originally posted by HealingTouch
Welcome from Pennsylvania, Marie. You will love the sisters here. Need a laugh, you'll get it here. Need a friend, here we are. Need a new project, recipe, instructions, encouragement, to cry or to vent you are at the right place..,...
Very well said Darlene. I totally agree with you. 
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Dec 30 2016 : 10:47:37 PM
Hi Marie
That is such a cute idea having matching aprons grandmother and grandchild. Hope everything goes well for your daughter and new grandbaby. Have a safe trip.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
| MarieBee54 |
Posted - Dec 30 2016 : 5:58:39 PM
Thank you for the nice welcome, everyone! And, Nancy, thank you for the guidance on the merit badges. I finished my apron yesterday - it came out so cute but I probably should have consulted a pattern before just diving in the way I did. Suffice it to say, there was more ripping involved that really would have been necessary if I'd thought it through a little more. I'm going to make one more for my little granddaughter, who will be 3 in March. I am flying out to Oklahoma in just a few days to help take care of her mommy and a new baby brother or sister, who should arrive on January 4th via a C-section. Thought it would be fun for us to have matching aprons so big sister can "help" me take care of the house and cooking while Mommy is recuperating. I'll post some pictures when I finish the second apron.
"Stepping back, you see there had been a design all along, and a designer."
www.mariebostwick.com |
| HealingTouch |
Posted - Dec 30 2016 : 5:05:59 PM
Welcome from Pennsylvania, Marie. You will love the sisters here. Need a laugh, you'll get it here. Need a friend, here we are. Need a new project, recipe, instructions, encouragement, to cry or to vent you are at the right place. Happy New Year!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Dec 30 2016 : 06:10:16 AM
Good morning and welcome to the forum Marie :) Looking forward to hearing about your badge completions and the progress you make on your home in Oregon.
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| DandeeRose |
Posted - Dec 30 2016 : 04:15:21 AM
Hello Marie!! Wow that is a big move!!
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232 FGOTM May 2016
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| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Dec 29 2016 : 8:26:41 PM
Hi Marie
Welcome!
I can't answer all your badge questions but I do know you can apply at each level. For example I have earned three beginning level badges. One is for knitting, one for crocheting and one for shopping green. I have received my certificates by email. I have to go to my local Fed Ex shop to print them as I don't have a colored printer. The certificates are in color and quite pretty. You can email Meg the moderator or Brian in customer service. They will have all the answers to your badge questions. Look under members by their first names to find a link to email either one.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
| firecatinc |
Posted - Dec 29 2016 : 10:39:19 AM
Welcome Marie. You will love it here.
Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131 |
