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Project Discussions:  May Day mayflowers maypoles. Celebrating May ~2018  |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - May 20 2018 : 1:41:21 PM
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| I did not get to my floors either. I was busy in the upstairs cleaning things out again. My bedroom is in desperate need of a deep clean so I have been working on that. Not today but will pick up where I left off and get the floors done tomorrow. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 23 2018 : 5:26:35 PM
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We are closing in on the end of May. Does anyone have plans for Memorial Day?
Will just be having a cookout with the kids and grands. May head in to town for the parade. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - May 23 2018 : 5:30:04 PM
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| No plans but I did hang bunting on gate to Yellow Rose Cottage and six small flags in the little boy western boots hanging on front door. Dust to dawn light on porch so the flags are lit all night long. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 24 2018 : 06:43:13 AM
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We don't have any plans for the weekend. A tropical system is entering the Gulf from the Yucatan Peninsula and is projected to bring us heavy downpours late Saturday through early Monday. The system is not associated with high winds, which is a blessing, but tons of rain. For the past two weeks we have had lover 6 inches of rain and everything is saturated!! Yesterday was dry and today might be the same, which would greatly help dry things up before the deluge hits!!UGH!! The early arrival of a wet, humid, and soggy summer is not very exciting.
I purchased a small little loom that makes woven squares about 6"x6". My plan this rainy weekend is to figure it out and give it a try. Remember those old loop looms we used to use, when we were kids, to make potholders? Well, this is the same sort of thing but I am not 100% sure on how it gets started. I read the directions a few times and it was sort of confusing. I think I need to make my strips of cloth and then experiment as I read how to do it. I am a kinesthetic learner, which means I have to get my hands in there and try as I go in order for the written directions to make any sense. Anyone else need to learn that way? |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3527 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 24 2018 : 06:47:31 AM
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I forgot to mention that I have posted a swap over on the main Forum for a Farmboys Swap for Father's Day. Basically, it is for anyone who has a favorite Farmboy that would love his own Farmgirl Mail surprise. The person doesn't have to be a Father, husband etc. Just a favorite Farmboy you would love to surprise. Denise and some others of us were thinking about doing this earlier this year. Some ideas that pop into my mind for swap goodies could be microwave popcorn, beef jerky, chocolate, small LED flashlight for the car ect. Just fun stuff.
I just wanted everyone here to know in case you wanted to sign up. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 24 2018 : 06:56:06 AM
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Winnie,
I have one of those looms and I am a hands on learner too. I have been able to learn a lot from youtube. It's how I learned to knit.
I understand about the rain. We are having a few dry days before more comes our way.
Going out to see Em in her recital on Saturday. It's a long drive for just one day but we told her we would come. Have to keep those promises.  |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on May 24 2018 06:58:01 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2018 : 07:02:32 AM
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Directions don't make sense to me like they used to. When I worked for Collins Radio as a young woman I could build complex units by the plans and then as a inspector at TI I inspected circuit boards by looking at diagrams. at LOF in Sherman I wrote quality manuals. Now I look at a diagram or read directions and I might as well be looking at chicken scratching. If I really try over time I may figure it out but it takes the fun out of whatever I want to do.
I had one of those looms as a child - might be fun again if the directions are easy to understand. I've enjoyed the new embroidery pattern of carrots - all straight lines. I told y 'all the patterns were simple. Yesterday I finished the five carrots - have the tops, word Carrots, and the one line frame to do. I'll start out using the bag to store carrots in fridge. If it doesn't work out I can stuff it and use on one of my porches. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3527 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 24 2018 : 11:47:32 AM
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Glad to know that others find directions confusing these days as well!! Denise, that is a good idea to look on Utube too.
Sara, your carrot embroidery project sounds really cute! Plus a great way to store veggies in fridge while being Earth friendly!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - May 24 2018 : 5:02:11 PM
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I had and still have (I think) one of those potholder looms. I also used to use yarn and make squares with it and took them off the loom by chain-stitching around the square. You could then stitch the squares together by connecting the loops on the edges - one square to another - to make afghans.
Some directions today are very complicated. Being a technical editor I can tell you it is because they are not correctly written. Especially if they are designed/printed in a foreign country where the language structure is different. I have learned/taught myself different computers/word processing systems, many different computerized and antique sewing machines, craft projects, etc, and can retain the how-to of what I need to know better if I just do it. If I take a course, it usually doesn't teach me what I really need and I don't remember as much. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9533 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2018 : 03:48:35 AM
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| Just wanted to let you know I will be away for the weekend but will check in when I can. Going to enjoy some time with my little girls. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - May 25 2018 : 03:53:47 AM
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| Denise enjoy your visit. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 25 2018 : 04:03:11 AM
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| Thanks Sara. I am so grateful whenever I can be with them. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - May 25 2018 : 05:38:41 AM
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| Enjoy the granddaughters, Denise. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 25 2018 : 06:26:36 AM
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| Safe travels, Denise, and have fun!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6080 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - May 25 2018 : 8:04:18 PM
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Have fun with your grand daughters Denise, and a good week end.
Keep safe out there.
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6080 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - May 25 2018 : 8:18:25 PM
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Happy Memorial Day to all my sweet Farm sisters
Blessings,
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2018 : 9:27:58 PM
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| Happy Memorial Day everyone! Stay safe and happy! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9533 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2018 : 04:32:03 AM
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Made it to the girlies house safe and sound. We only have today and then leave for home tomorrow. 10 hr drive so have to leave early. But any time I can spend time with them is a blessing. Looking forward
to Em's recital, then we will go out to lunch. They have a sitter lined up and the 4 of us will have an evening out together.
Have a great weekend everyone. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on May 26 2018 04:32:56 AM |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
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Posted - May 26 2018 : 06:59:05 AM
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Hello everyone,
Not much going one here. Well, I say that all the time and yet it's not like I'm lounging around in a house coat eating bonbons all day! lol
I'll be headed to Montreal this Sunday to visit with a friend and then onwards to my mum's for dinner. I've been on the road so much as of late. A funeral last week in St Zenon and the back and forth to Montreal has me at 19,000 miles on a car that is barely 9 months old! Oh well, that's what a car is for!
On the quilting front, I'm still working on completing UFOs. Just when I think I'm making a dent, a new UFO that hasn't been recorded surfaces and I'm back at a minus completion! lol So much for progress! Oh well, I've never trusted numbers anyway! lol
Catch you all later! Cheers! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3527 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2018 : 11:00:22 AM
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| Hi Carole, it is so good to hear from you!! enjoy your weekend in Montreal with family and friends too . I want to see your quilted UFOs when you get done so please post a photo. Your work is always beautiful!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 26 2018 : 12:45:07 PM
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Hi Carole,
So glad you popped in. Have a great time in Montreal.
Would love to see your quilting projects as you finish. Inspires me to get something done. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6080 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6080 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2018 : 5:16:15 PM
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Hi Carole good to hear from you. Have fun in Montreal.
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - May 27 2018 : 06:43:59 AM
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| Going to my sister's this morning with a family friend. She lives thirty miles due east of me on a farm with 40 chickens and Judy the mule. Love riding through the countryside and looking for scissor tails. It's always fun to see them on the highline wires. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 27 2018 : 06:56:41 AM
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| Enjoy your time with your sister Sara. Sounds like a beautiful ride out there. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9533 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2018 : 07:01:53 AM
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| We had a great visit with the family. Emi did beautifully in the recital.They did daddy daughter routines and if was great seeing Jon up there with her getting into it. Last night we went to a movie. Headed home with loads of photos. Will share when I get them on the laptop. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on May 27 2018 07:02:46 AM |
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Project Discussions: May Day mayflowers maypoles. Celebrating May ~2018 |
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May Day mayflowers maypoles. Celebrating May ~2018
