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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Just a bit of merit badge chit chat  |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
75 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 29 2022 : 08:24:06 AM
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Sadly I haven't worked on anything in WEEKS, just doing my day to day stuff has taken all my energy 
#6958 Disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2022 : 12:59:35 PM
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Hang in there Hilary! Sometimes just getting through the day is enough :) Hugs!!!!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
764 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
764 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2022 : 09:03:39 AM
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I hear you, Hilary!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2022 : 2:55:52 PM
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I know Heather! It’s so sad. My hype for Harry Potter didn’t start until much later. I had no desire to read the books and then a friend dragged me to the movie and I was hooked lol!
I’m so sorry Hilary. I agree with Heather! You are doing enough.
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2022 : 1:59:45 PM
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I applied for 4 badges over the weekend! I’m so glad I got them turned in. Now I’m ready to start working on some others.
Krista |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2022 : 5:59:11 PM
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Yay, Krista!! I’m working on a few that need to be finished up and sent in!
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
711 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
711 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2022 : 09:13:44 AM
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Wow! Good for you Krista! Which badges have you completed?
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2022 : 2:09:32 PM
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Jill, I submitted my beginner and intermediate level origami, my beginner bibliophile badging, and intermediate cross stitching.
Krista |
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VT Oma
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Sheila
Greensboro
Vermont
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2022 : 7:12:06 PM
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I need to get cracking, and look at them and see what I will do. I am having some surgery the second week of November so I will be laid up for awhile and have the time to do one at least.
VT Oma
Sheila
Farmgirl #5766
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2022 : 2:23:59 PM
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Any status updates on merit badges? How is everyone doing?
Krista |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2022 : 5:10:41 PM
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Still haven't sat down and applied for any :(
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2022 : 5:11:33 PM
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I am still practicing lettering for the calligraphy badge.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
527 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2022 : 1:24:26 PM
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I'm looking for some ideas for the Basketry badge. I really want to start this. Anyone have some good web sites or book recommendations?
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2022 : 2:30:16 PM
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Oh no Heather! Hopefully you get some extra time school.
Marie, that badge looks so fun. I was just recently looking at some of the books and pens I would be needing for that badge. I would love to to work on that one soon.
Andrea, I don’t know of any websites or books but hopefully someone else can help you out.
Krista |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 1:31:45 PM
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I have been working on some badges, but I haven't had the time to sit done and apply for the ones that I've earned. I have been so busy getting ready for the holidays! This year I decided to catch-up on the family Christmas stockings. . .I have gotten quite a bit behind and they take about 50 hours to complete. They are needlepoint, sewing, and embroidery pieces. I completed 9 and am working on #10 (only 15 more to go!). I plan to relax a bit in January so that I will be able to apply for my earnings. So glad to be a farmgirl! Love staying busy!
Nancy
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 1:36:53 PM
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I've finished several and was going to post November but somehow time got the best of me and now here it is December 31st!!egads. Ill post them this week and hope to finish the other 3 I've been working on!
Andrea, all I know is how to make the fabric rope baskets i used to make in high school! I love them!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 2:10:29 PM
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Wow Nancy! That is amazing! You sure have been super busy. I have always wanted to try one of those stockings. It's on my future to do list lol.
Dianna, I know exactly what you mean. That happened to me this year too. Congratulations on finishing your badges.
It is a new year with high hopes of completing more badges! I need to figure out where I want to start.
Krista |
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
501 Posts
Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
501 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2023 : 07:36:35 AM
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Random question... How are merit badges selected? I mean new ones, that is. Can suggestions be made? I think it would be incredibly fun to earn a badge devoted to the art of tea drinking. I can't possibly be the only person to think that would be amazing!
Farmgirl #6994
Sunshine Mixed With A Little Hurricane |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
764 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
764 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2023 : 09:05:24 AM
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Tea drinking….what a fun idea! So many possibilities….you could grow your own teas, have a fancy tea, study the history, etc.
I always thought a pie badge could be fun. Making different kinds of pie crusts, sweet and/or savory pies, etc.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
501 Posts
Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
501 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2023 : 09:32:48 AM
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I was thinking it could be really fun and it seems like most of the ladies I've met through here already enjoy tea. I was thinking for beginners just learning the different kinds and history, proper prep methods, stuff like that. Then progress to trying different teas and keeping a tea journal, the advanced could be learning about formal tea and hosting one with friends or even by yourself. So many possibilities, I thought!
Pie making is also a great idea. I would be interested in that as well!
Farmgirl #6994
Sunshine Mixed With A Little Hurricane |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
711 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
711 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2023 : 11:40:35 AM
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I love both of those ideas, especially tea. I have a tea plant growing, but haven't harvested yet and drink assorted teas all day long.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
284 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 12:02:13 PM
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Oh - a tea merit badge sounds like so much fun!
I have had merit badges on my list for so long now - I've set a goal of 12 in 2023 and I have decided the Lost Art of Letter Writing is going to be my first one.
Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl Sister #7286
Farmgirl of the Month October 2022 |
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
501 Posts
Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
501 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 12:24:08 PM
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I am also planning on swinging back into badge earning this year. Last year everything just got kind of got lost in the shuffle of life and I feel like I missed out on so much. I am using the New Year as an excuse to regroup and refocus on things I enjoy. The letter writing badge is also going to be my starting point. So cheers to a New Year and may we all see our goals reached!
Farmgirl #6994
Sunshine Mixed With A Little Hurricane |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 2:31:10 PM
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Hannah, MaryJane takes suggestions for new merit badges throughout the year and then will make selections for the new year. I do like your idea of a tea merit badge. I know that I could branch out and try a few new flavors.
Debbie, I also like your pie idea. Especially since I made my very first pie in November!
Laura, that is so funny. I just got done making me a list of merit badges I want to work on this year and also made a goal of 12. I hope to complete at least one badge per month this year. If I can get more done then I will be super excited. The Lost Art of Letter Writing is also on my list. Another big one I plan to work on is my UFO badge and I would also love to try the quilling badge.
Krista |
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JennRap
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Jennifer
Sonora
CA
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 4:33:40 PM
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I love the idea of a tea badge. I'm going to work on my first one with this letter writing badge. :)
Jennifer Rapoza
California - Idaho bound in 2023! <3 |
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Merit Badge Chit Chat: Just a bit of merit badge chit chat |
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Just a bit of merit badge chit chat
