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| mennonite farm girl |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 06:05:17 AM
Hello, I was born and raised on a Mennonite farm in south east South Dakota. Life has taken me from the farm but not my heart or what I had learned from my mother and grandmothers. Because of their teachings, my life has been blessed by their teaching me the art of quilting and cooking. For the past 14 years I have built a small business from my home, along with other Mennonite and Amish women who design, peice and hand quilt for others who do not quilt or for others who peice quilt tops but need their quilt tops finished. Even tho I am alone, I still enjoy cooking and canning for myself and friends. Friends have enjoyed my cooking so much that I have catered many affairs for them. I am a farm girl at heart and have enjoyed Mary Janes books and website. I would enjoy hearing from others who also feel the same. |
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| mennonite farm girl |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 08:48:07 AM
Hello Sherone
Just checked out your website and what a great idea. Thanks for the welcome.
Mennonite Farm Girl,
Ruby
www.homemadestitches.com |
| sherone_13 |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 07:45:36 AM
Welcome to Farmgirls!
Sherone
www.taylorscountrystore.etsy.com
http://sheronesgarden.tripod.com/
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 7:09:58 PM
Hello again Ruby of Apple Valley,
(I just love the way that sounds. Maybe I'll write a book and use your name in it!),
I suppose I am not a true quilter since I only piece them and then tie them. My grandma called them ticks. I do enjoy piecing by hand. It just is so relaxing. I have lived in TN for only two years but have found it to be very pleasant indeed. The winters are mild but can become quite cold for short periods of time which is such a nice time to use those old heavy quilts! We have had the wood stove really cooking these past few nights. It is a very pretty place to live and the people have been so kind. I feel so blessed to live here.
We live here on 16 acres and hope to make it a farm very soon. Just large enough to provide our food needs and hopefully enough to share with others as well. Though we have lived here on the land for a year, our youngest son became quite ill only one month after moving here. It took us a year to get him through it (he is much better now) and so now we feel like we're just beginning. But we know that the good Lord knows exactly what need so we figure everything is right on schedule!
Such a pleasure to talk to you. I think we're just going to have a lot of fun and learn so much sharing with each other here!
Blessings, Lea
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot |
| mennonite farm girl |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 5:46:10 PM
Hi Lea
Good to hear from you. So are you a quilter? I would love to visit your state. I have never been down that way. How is the weather there at this time of year. It turned extrememly cold here last night. Do you live on a farm or like me, wish you lived on a farm?
I would also like to know if there are any farm girls out there from South Dakota??? Let me know. It would be fun to see if there is someone out there from the area I actually come from which is Marion and Parker south dakota.
Lea hope to hear from you again.
God Bless
Ruby
www.homemadestitches.com |
| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 5:06:45 PM
Well hello Ruby of Apple Valley ~
Sounds so beautiful. Like something from a novel. I, too, am new to this group. I look so forward to getting to know you better. Your web-site is just lovely. I love to piece quilts but never have learned to quilt. I am one of those girls who learns better by "seeing" and just can't seem to get that from a book.
I'm sure you'll make many friends here!
Blessings, Lea
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot |
| mennonite farm girl |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 2:53:37 PM
Dear Wilma,
I am married to my sewing machine also. Check out my website.
Talk to you again,
Ruby
www.homemadestitches.com |
| miss wilma |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 2:31:55 PM
Welcome Ruby, I am new to the forum also but have knowm MJ for a few years, she is one great lady Good luck with all your projects Miss WILMA
I am a farm girl married to a sewing machine
http://misswilma.blogspot.com/ |
| mennonite farm girl |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 2:30:34 PM
So good to hear from so many of you. Winter is setting in and always nice to have friends to visit with. Take care and have a good day.
Ruby
www.homemadestitches.com |
| ~Tracey~ |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 2:20:41 PM
Welcome Ruby! I love your name!
Tracey,
mama to Callum 14, Katie 9, Wil 6.5, Benjamin 4 and Andrew 18 months!!
http://hansenhootenanny.blogspot.com/ Family blog
http://eclecticcharm.blogspot.com/ crafty blog |
| gateway girl |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:11:31 PM
Welcome Ruby! Your site is fantastic. I especially like the Amish Pattern quilts! Wow! Glad you found us and hope to hear more from you!
Shari
Life is a chain of moments of enjoyment, it's not just about survival. Live every second to it's fullest!
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 07:16:58 AM
Welcome, Ruby! I think you will find that, some of us have farms, some of us have cottages, some of us have apartments in the city, but we are all kindred spirits, here. So glad you found Maryjane, and it turn, us!!!
Enjoy!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| Peanut |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 07:14:12 AM
Welcome, Ruby!
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 06:58:32 AM
What a wonderful website, Ruby - and a very warm welcome to the FarmGirl Connection!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
| debinmtns |
Posted - Nov 11 2007 : 06:09:13 AM
Welcome Ruby! I think you will like here. Check out aLL THE FORUMS. THEY HAVE LOTS TO OFFER.
Swaps and exchanges, and bartering. Helpful hints.
debinmtns
Have a Gratitude Attitude |
| mennonite farm girl |
Posted - Nov 10 2007 : 3:32:17 PM
Thank you to everyone out there for the welcome. I am looking to join a group that is close to me. I am in Apple Valley, MN. Does anyone know a group close to me? Would like to get together with others, especially with the Holidays coming close. Look forward to hearing from you all. Take care and God Bless ALWAYS,
Mennonite Farm Girl,
Ruby
www.homemadestitches.com |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Nov 10 2007 : 06:04:41 AM
Ruby, what a beautiful name! Welcome!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
| KellyA |
Posted - Nov 07 2007 : 1:19:29 PM
Welcome Ruby! YOu will fit right in with these farmgirls...
Kelly
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
| mysophia |
Posted - Nov 07 2007 : 12:06:47 AM
Welcome Ruby, I'm new here too, and we'd get along fine. I have a little amish women in me. You're welcome to view by blog http://myfairladymysophia.blogspot.com
take the narrow road, it will lead to the path of life |
| myfairlady636 |
Posted - Nov 06 2007 : 07:29:33 AM
Welcome Ruby- Glad to meet you and hope you love Farm Girls!
My Fair Lady
"Our lives have meaning, purpose and direction" |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 10:16:26 PM
Welcome Ruby you are never truly alone as long as you are friends with people who have the sam intrests as you. So you have come to the right place. You truly are blessed to have grown up learning the skills you have. |
| Cheryl |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 6:25:35 PM
Welcome Ruby!
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
| mrs. graham |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 1:56:06 PM
Welcome, and I'm looking forward to getting to know you.
~Marqueta
"Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife Their sober wishes never learn'd to stray."~Thomas Gray
http://members.aol.com/sweetefelicity My blog http://sweetefelicity.blogspot.com/ |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 06:50:11 AM
Dear Ruby - I emailed you with a request to finish the last quilt my grandmother pieced, and which I began quilting but have never finished. I want to send it to you for the service you provide. Look forward to hearing from you! I emailed you from my church computer, so if you have any difficulty replying, perhaps you can email me through this MJF site. Thank you!
Loved your patterns, and your quilts.
Jeannie
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 06:30:27 AM
Hi, Ruby! Welcome from one of the Southern farmgirls. The quilts on your website are BEAUTIFUL! Is that your picture under the handmade quilts? Looking forward to hearing more from you!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| mennonite farm girl |
Posted - Oct 29 2007 : 6:46:18 PM
Hello
No the picture is not of me, but of one of the other Mennonite women that do the hand quilting. Yes, I am very excited to meet new people.
God Bless all of you
www.homemadestitches.com
Ruby |
