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| CherryPie |
Posted - Dec 06 2009 : 07:23:57 AM
Are you going to take the plunge and try something new next year? This year, my new thing was having chickens and it was a wonderful if bumpy road to travel. Next year, I'm going to do some canning in earnest (I've only done jam here and there) and try sprouting all my garden produce inside before I plant. I'm also going to try fishing.
What new thing are you going to try in 2010? 
Kimberly Ann
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| Faransgirl |
Posted - Dec 11 2009 : 7:52:05 PM
Melanie, I loved your post. My Grandmother that taught me to Crochet was a lefty but her father thought (as many people did in those days) that it meant she was mentally defective, so he tied her left hand to her body and made her do everything with her right hand. But he wasn't there when her grandmother taught her to crochet so she learned that with her left hand. For all her life she could do everything with both hands except crochet and she could only do that with her left.
I also wanted to say how much I like you quote. I have heard it before and I love it.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Dec 11 2009 : 10:51:06 AM
That's funny Beth! Crazy thing is I'm a lefty, but only for writing and eating. Everything else is done with my right hand. For some reason teachers had a tough time teaching lefties back when I started school so we got made to do just about everything else using our right hand. Good for me I'm not a true lefty I suppose.  I'm gettig a little better. My piece is all loose at the bottom and tighter at the top, but it's just for me, just to practice. I remember people telling me how relaxing it is to crochet or knit. I thought they were CRAZY, but now yeah I see what they mean.
Melanie
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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Dec 11 2009 : 10:44:06 AM
Oh Diana, I just LOVE your idea of a gratitude journal! That would be so handy to have for those days when one feels down and out. They could flip through their journal to lift their spirits. I may have to borrow you idea. Thank you for sharing it. 
Melanie
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| Faransgirl |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 8:25:18 PM
The tension on that crochet thing is mostly just practice. My Grandma taught me to crochet when I was 12 and my first project was a jumpsuit. Connected pants and top. By the time I finished I had outgrown it and the tension at the beginning was way tighter than at the end but I finished and my tension is good. Problem is she was left handed and I am right handed and my work has to be turned over for it to be on the right side. Weird but true.
As far as something new I want to try, I would like to find a way to make some money from home. I use to teach riding lessons but my horse is just getting to old for that. Anyone got any suggestions?
Farmgirl Sister 572
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| 22angel |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 7:26:11 PM
This is a neat topic!
I am going to be more organized this coming year. Since I had to move 3 times in 3 months, it seems most of my stuff is at my parents' place yet. Since I work in daycare, I am also going to be more organized for my activities & think ahead.
I am also going to start on my handmade Christmas presents in February/March so I'm not rushing & stressing so much come November/December. It always seems to come up faster than I want.
Depending on if I get to move to my grandpa's place, that could be on my list as well. If I do, I'm hoping it will be in the late spring/early summer so I can put a garden in. But if not, I won't feel bad, since there is a lot of work that needs to be done inside the house & around the yard as well. Time will tell, I suppose.
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 5:18:55 PM
I discovered Mixed Media art this year... I mean I have seen it forever, but I started to experience with it this year.. I fell in love with Kelly Rae Roberts' art work and her book "taking flight". (so much so that we are trying to get her to come to Prosser to do a book signing and art class).. anyway 2010 I plan on really spending time with this media and blending it with my love of the written word...
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| sonshine4u |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 3:45:42 PM
Hi Ladies!
This year my goal was to learn how to make bread successfully and to can things from my garden! I accomplished both and couldn't be happier! Next year I want to learn how to pressure can so I can put up more veggies from my garden! I also want to learn how to make cheese and be successful in starting my plants from seed indoors this year! Of course these are the main goals, but my list is much much longer! Life is never dull as a farmgirl!!!!
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| gramadinah |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 08:55:53 AM
A gratitude journal for every day of the year I have started and never seen to keep up but I am going to this year. Also to be less fearful and more fearless get my can do mojo back.
Diana
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| Alee |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 07:42:54 AM
I think my goal for 2010 is to get a good garden in! This year my garden was dismal and I really want to put a lot of food up this coming year. I have failed-garden guilt every time I have to go grocery shopping!
Alee
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| Mikki |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 05:59:02 AM
I am going to concentrate on a healthier lifestyle and enjoy the things I love to do. Spinning is fun but my sister enjoys it more. Before Mom passed away she gave her spinning wheel to my sister and gave me her loom. We shared Moms knitting needles and yarn and things. There is still much more that we've not went through yet. I have goats and I love them, their so sweet. I have two pregnant ones, waiting on them to kid now. I believe Miss Nellie is going to have twins again! By my count they should have already been born so I guess my calendar is not the same as hers. But she's getting close as you can tell when examining her. Everyone has some neat hobbies their going to learn, goodluck to everyone!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
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| tribalcime |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 02:55:42 AM
I want to learn to spin..have the roving and drop spindle already from maggie . Just need the time to do it :) amanda..i learned to fly fish this fall and loveed it !!!!
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| CherryPie |
Posted - Dec 09 2009 : 3:04:39 PM
Oh Karen, I wish you lived here by me! I'm looking for a buddy to join me at a goat rescue site helping out every once in a while. I love goats but figured I better learn more about them before I considered getting a mini one. Please keep us posted on your 2010 goals. :-) Hopefully you'll have some soap to sell.
Kimberly Ann
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Dec 09 2009 : 2:53:50 PM
I would love to get me to goats for milking and learn to make soap! I am first learning what I can about goats before I get them so first steps are being taken! Blessings,Karen
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| krissy |
Posted - Dec 09 2009 : 2:28:56 PM
quote:
Originally posted by City Chick
I'm going to TRY to get my crafting room organized. I'm sharing it with my girls - it's their play/hang out room..... sigh.
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You sound like me. My boys use the floor in my craft room to play and then I have to crawl over them. It just doesn't make for a happy crafter.
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Dec 08 2009 : 05:16:20 AM
I want to learn to spin, and I'm thinking about doing a blog or website. Other than that, I think I'm just going to work on being more organized, and having more time for my crafts this year. I'll be having my first booth in March -- to sell my handwoven and other items, and I'm a little nervous about having enough, so January through mid March I'll be weaving my little hands off!!!! Hey, Hosanna. What kind of loom do you have (the one that belonged to your grandmother)?
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| City Chick |
Posted - Dec 08 2009 : 04:45:40 AM
I'm going to TRY to get my crafting room organized. I'm sharing it with my girls - it's their play/hang out room..... sigh.
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| mtngirljon |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 1:43:47 PM
As if I don't have enough quilting and sewing projects on the calendar already, I'm seriously thinking about getting my mom to teach me how to crochet hairpin lace. It's so beautiful. she's made over 500 afghans and has won many ribbons at the fair. . .
Jonnie
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 1:38:35 PM
I'm trying to learn to speak Spanish. My goodness it is not easy. It'll take me years the way I'm going.
Marly
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 12:28:31 PM
Melanie, my mom taught me how to crochet when I was 9 years old. I was so bad at it. I got so tired of trying that I just gave up. Then I tried again and still no luck. And then finally I decided to try it again when I was 13 and now I love to crochet. It just takes time. You'll get it!
Hugs,
Channah
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| AlyssaMarie |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 10:54:01 AM
We started our flock of Romney sheep this year. They'll be sheared for the first time spring 2010. So I want to learn how to spin the wool. I've also been approached by friends to put in a u-pick pumpkin patch in part of my garden for their kids. So i'm considering this as a small side venture this year. My list for new things in 2010 seems to be a mile long but these ones are on the top.
AlyssaMarie @ Link'd Hearts Ranch
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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 09:48:09 AM
Thank you Kimberly!! 
Melanie
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| krissy |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 09:41:53 AM
I'd like to be more adventurous in my cooking. I'd like to make more of a variety of meals and get out of my comfort zone.
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| Hosanna |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 08:21:28 AM
I plan on making braided rugs with some things I inherited from my grandmother; as well as use her loom. I also want to try my hand at making gingerbread houses.
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| CherryPie |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 07:17:37 AM
Melanie, I think tension is always an issue at first. I wind the working yarn around the pinky finger of my left hand (hook is in my right) to help give a little tension. Also, you can check your gauge when you start a project to see if you crochet tighter than the designer. I would recommend that for big projects at least. You can always go up a hook size if you need to to get the right gauge (or decrease too, if you need it). Granny squares might be a good project to practice your tension - they work up quickly. Also, as far as sloppy goes, don't forget that most crochet needs to be blocked when it is finished to give it the final shape. Blocking can make a huge difference in the finished piece.
Happy Crocheting!!
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
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| LisaH |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 06:34:21 AM
Hi Melanie,
I would also like to learn how to can. I have a few challenges. I have a flat top stove, which means I had to find a camp stove that had enough btu's to can on, which I did. I had one bout with canning green beans last summer but I didn't get anything else done. I couldn't seem to find a rhythm. I was constantly behind the eight ball and it took way too long. I can remember canning with my mom and it seemed to go so smoothly. Plus with using a stove outside I have to use it when the weather will cooperate. I am going to give it a good try this next year. I love the smells and the process. I just need to find my groove. I think I need a step by step manual.
Lisa
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