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| fiddlers wife |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 7:29:04 PM
Do you remember the TV shows McMillan and Wife or Kate and Ally? Do you know who Susan St. James is? (She's an actress, married to Dick Ebersol, they lost their son in a terrible plane crash a few years ago) She just ordered ten of my feed sack purses for Christmas gifts! She wants red or green so I'm emailing her photos of what I've got and she'll pick what she wants.
First MaryJane, now Susan! (I have to confess, though, MaryJane was a bigger thrill).
www.handcraftedatwitsend.weebly.com
www.ginnymae.etsy.com
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| SusieQue |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 5:56:04 PM
That is so awesome!! How thrilled you must be. I am very proud for you! 
"A mother is someone you never outgrow your need for"
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| fiddlers wife |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 4:28:30 PM
quote:
Originally posted by EllynAnne
Hey! I am very excited for you for more than just your deserved recognition as a textile artist.
I met Susan St. James in 2006 at a book festival, as she was strolling through the booths with her sister and a friend. She is lovely in person - looks exactly as she did on that television show - but the grief of her child's death, even two years later, was no less. She was the very definition of Fragile. I'm from Colorado, and the news coverage of the crash was extensive - seeing her up close and so sad just broke my heart, and when she walked by me, I said her name and she stopped and looked right at me. Her eyes were without a speck of joy. My heart broke for her, and before I knew it, I said: If ever I saw a person who couldn't get too many hugs, it is you. And then, without thinking at all (a curse I keep trying to correct), I said: I am so sorry your child died. She didn't even hesitate. She came into my arms and let me give comfort as I could. Her coterie stood there with their mouths open, as did about everyone else.
I was wearing a very cheery apron, and when she and I parted, I took it off, put it over her head and tied a big bow 'round her tiny self. She smiled, and someone took a picture of the two of us - then she was gone. Poof.
The reason I wrote this is because the fact that Susan St. James is buying your purses by the dozen for her friends as gifts - perhaps,just perhaps, she is beginning to heal and your beautiful pieces make her smile. The idea of her smiling has me just so doggone happy! And your purses - bee-u-tee-ful. Wishing you continued success,
xxEllynAnne
Tie One On...an apron, of course!www.apronmemories.com
THANK YOU so much for sharing this with us (typing through tears, actually). I remember when that terrible accident happened, and then I saw Susan with her husband and son on Oprah - I was blown away by her grace and courage as she told the story. It has stuck with me all this time. I am a firm believer that God puts people (and in my case, animals) in our lives sometimes "just because." Clearly that is the reason your paths crossed! What a neat story.
www.handcraftedatwitsend.weebly.com
www.ginnymae.etsy.com
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| katmom |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 3:58:12 PM
Gosh, I wish I could say I remember her show's but I am just to young!!! wink wink! LOL!(I wish!)
Just kidding, I do remember her and EA thank you for sharing your by chance meeting with her and hugz to you for sharing your heart & humor with her when she needed it. I know you have had your share of heart felt sadness, I hope someone was there to give you a hug...
I agree w/you about what you said in your last paragraph, it sounds like time is healing her broken heart & broken spirit.
And Ginny,,,, "You Go Girl!!!".
>^..^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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| EllynAnne |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 3:44:25 PM
Hey! I am very excited for you for more than just your deserved recognition as a textile artist.
I met Susan St. James in 2006 at a book festival, as she was strolling through the booths with her sister and a friend. She is lovely in person - looks exactly as she did on that television show - but the grief of her child's death, even two years later, was no less. She was the very definition of Fragile. I'm from Colorado, and the news coverage of the crash was extensive - seeing her up close and so sad just broke my heart, and when she walked by me, I said her name and she stopped and looked right at me. Her eyes were without a speck of joy. My heart broke for her, and before I knew it, I said: If ever I saw a person who couldn't get too many hugs, it is you. And then, without thinking at all (a curse I keep trying to correct), I said: I am so sorry your child died. She didn't even hesitate. She came into my arms and let me give comfort as I could. Her coterie stood there with their mouths open, as did about everyone else.
I was wearing a very cheery apron, and when she and I parted, I took it off, put it over her head and tied a big bow 'round her tiny self. She smiled, and someone took a picture of the two of us - then she was gone. Poof.
The reason I wrote this is because the fact that Susan St. James is buying your purses by the dozen for her friends as gifts - perhaps,just perhaps, she is beginning to heal and your beautiful pieces make her smile. The idea of her smiling has me just so doggone happy! And your purses - bee-u-tee-ful. Wishing you continued success,
xxEllynAnne
Tie One On...an apron, of course!www.apronmemories.com |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 3:07:36 PM
welcome Patricia!
Congrats Ginny! So happy for you!!
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| fiddlers wife |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 2:54:05 PM
I heard from her yesterday and now she wants 12 purses. I emailed some photos and I'm waiting to hear back. I'm so excited! Thankfully I've only got two more weeks of my regular work schedule and then I'm cutting back to three days a week, which will free up more time for sewing. I am really looking forward to that.
www.handcraftedatwitsend.weebly.com
www.ginnymae.etsy.com
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| pmorello |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 9:29:19 PM
Hi Kristin. Congratulations on such a terrific sale. I have been signed up here for a while but am just now starting to get into the forums (DH has become quite ill and quite honestly I had forgotten all about the whole site until tonight) Hope to get to know you and all the Farmgirls.
Pat |
| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 8:13:16 PM
So happy for you. She has wonderful taste!
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
www.farmhouseblessings.etsy.com
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| fiddlers wife |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 09:10:49 AM
Yeeehaw, Kristin!
I just got back in town and I'm actually getting ready to head out to the studio and see what damage I can do. Hee.
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www.ginnymae.etsy.com
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| poverty girl |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 09:09:26 AM
Ginny!
Congrats girl!! I'm so excited for you, I absolutely love your purses and love being able to offer them in my store! Keep up the great work, you really showcase the Farmgirl spirit!!
Kristin |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 09:04:59 AM
Ginny,
You know I would be there is a "heart-beat" if I were just close enough. But if it helps I am basking in your "joy" clear over here in Washington State.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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| fiddlers wife |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 07:52:01 AM
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Originally posted by prosserfarmgirl
Ginny,
Bet you wish we were all there to help you cut them out :)
That is SOOOOO true!
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www.ginnymae.etsy.com
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 6:57:28 PM
Wow! Congratulations! I love your purses too. You gals on here are so creative and multi-talented! I'm prayin' a little of your creativity seeps into me...smile.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles
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| frolicnfibers |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 6:11:41 PM
Congratulations! How exciting!!!
Diana
Please come visit my animals and my Etsy store on my new blog!
http://www.frolicnfibers.blogspot.com |
| homemom |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 08:24:17 AM
Ginny,
Congratulations!! How wonderful. I just went over to your blog and your purses are wonderful. This must be so exciting. I agree that getting an order from MaryJane would be even more exciting.
Blessings,
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 08:03:17 AM
Ginny, that is so awesome. I've been obsessed with other things lately and hadn't noticed a post from you so I was getting ready to send you an e-mail. I figured you were swamped with orders - why wouldn't you be - your purses are fantastic! I've been picked up Country Woman so that I don't miss the issue with your article. Have you done that yet or is it in the works? Anyways, last month's mag features a woman who makes purses from old cowboy boots. I thought, "Wait til they see Ginny's purses! She'll become a star!" Little did I know that you're already there. You go, girl. You make all of us farmgirls proud!!!
God bless -
Karen
Farmgirl Sista #311 |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 07:25:33 AM
Ginny,
Bet you wish we were all there to help you cut them out :)
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 07:19:37 AM
Congratulations! The bags you make are absolutely gorgeous, and you deserve every success....
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
http://domesticnonsense.etsy.com |
| ranchmama |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 06:22:17 AM
Well...let me touch you!! ;) Aren't you just doing so great!
I hope she tells all her friends and you get more stars to make purses for!
I'm just so happy for you!
Elise
Every Child Deserves Our Love &
A Bear of Their Own
http://ATeddyForKeeps.org
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| dkelewae |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 06:16:44 AM
Congratulations! How exciting to have yet another celebrity appreciate what beautiful work you do!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 01:36:16 AM
congratulations
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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| dutchy |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 11:00:37 PM
That is just wonderful! You should be very proud and happy YAY!!
Hugs and we all knew you when....lol, just remember!! :D
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
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my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 10:19:24 PM
Way to go. What a thrill. MB
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 9:40:37 PM
That is SO cool! And very deserved..your purses are awesome!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 9:12:54 PM
Ginny, that is too cool!!!! I am so excited for you!!!!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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