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| LindaEllen |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 1:10:40 PM
Your a non stitcher , right? Cuz I just finished my badge and welllll. Let me say I used the primitive stitch look to it. Looks like I used a fish bone.
I just want to give those that have not started their stitchen and decorating their badges, hope. Theres new stitches out there that have not made the books yet, so get out those needles and make future.
I have to take my hats off to those that can work those needles, seen some mighty pretty stitchen in the forums, WOW. But this ol farmgal just doesn't have it. oh I tried, I sew for a living on a factory sewing machine but when it comes to stitches , hummmmm.
So heres my badge all stitched up. I found some chicken wire fabric and wooden buttons that I have had forever. I'll have to find a jacket to put it on,maybe the pocket w/ chicken wire fabric for background.
Let me tell you before ya go a lookin at my badge tho. I took more stitches out of this Farmgirl hen then I have ever taken feathers off a real chicken. Oh my. I made her a Barred Plymouth Rock B/C that is what I raise. Seems fit'in, alto I love the little red hen too.
But you know its about the meaning and what the badge stands for. The decorating is just for fun. I even got a little bee on it to remind me to BEE have myself and the buttons mean to button up my chicken lips if my feathers get ruffled.
So get your creativity a try , you'll be surprised and we all will love to see your badge 
tc linda
Farmgirl #343
Locust Trail Homestead
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/walkabout/
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| I love my chickens |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 04:22:40 AM
I think it looks awesome! I only hope that if and when I get one I can do half as good as yours
"Never look down, You may miss a sunset or rainbow" |
| jumpingjuliet |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 08:27:57 AM
I am a stitcher only because I was forced by a home ec teacher mom. She has banged her head against the wall dealing with me over the years but I am still not all that great. I admire the work of people with a stitching talent. I will leave it to them. You did a wonderful job! I hope my future badges will look this good. I love the buttons! I am a buttonaholic. So cute:)
Becky
I am one with my inner farm girl! |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Nov 13 2008 : 09:25:46 AM
Awesome Linda its great!!!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 04 2008 : 5:32:13 PM
Great job. I finished mine too. It's on my blog if you care to take a peak...
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
Enjoy the little things in life....someday you'll look back and realize they were the big things. |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 04 2008 : 4:55:18 PM
Linda, you did a wonderful job on your badge. I love the blanket stitch around the edges. The buttons are just too cute. I may copy your badge if it's alright with you.
Congratulations for a job well done!
Julie |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 10:00:50 AM
I cheated too, cause I'm a stitcher, but you have no worries girl, it's fabu!
Warmly,
Teresa Sue
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| chickabella |
Posted - Sep 10 2008 : 04:48:17 AM
You did a fantastic job, don't put it down!
[hmm, need to dig out the embroidery yarn and get to crackin' on mine!]
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Heart of Texas Farmgirls Chapter; Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #275
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| bushelnpeck |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 2:12:08 PM
Score for Linda!!! Farmgirl sister , your badge is a badge of courage and it shows your spirit so well, I applaud you and it is BEAUTIFUL to behold...thanks for sharing it...Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #324
duty makes us do things, but love, makes us do things beautifully... |
| electricdunce |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 11:28:55 AM
It looks wonderful, good job!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
http://domesticnonsense.etsy.com |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 10:11:02 AM
Well, Linda, it looks GREAT to this non stitcher!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 09:58:14 AM
Oops! I'm a stitcher and I couldnt help but peek! I LOVE it!!!!!! You did a fantastic job!
Farmgirl Sister #17
Blog
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Felt and Fabric Crafts
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| Corinnelouise |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 09:09:11 AM
Great job Linda, I realy like it.
Corinne
Sister # 101 |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 08:06:51 AM
I think you did a great job Linda !!(I am a stitcher so I am cheating looking..couldn't resist)
and that chicken wire fabric is perfect!! I Love the idea of a pocket from that!! CUTE!
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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| City_Chick |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 06:41:58 AM
Linda you should be so proud of it. It looks great! I am sure it was done with Framgirl's loving and caring heart so that is all that matters when the day is done.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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| LindaEllen |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 06:39:50 AM
Thanks everyone, glad some of you will be getting your badges done.
Hummmm I think some (a lot) of those good stitchin Farmgirls took a peek in here too, LOL
Have a great day today
tc linda
Farmgirl #343
Locust Trail Homestead
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/walkabout/
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| ranchmama |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 06:37:25 AM
I think it looks great! So strait! Much better than what I could do hee hee
Tho I do cross stitch, so when I get mine I may have to use x's ;)
Every Child Deserves Our Love &
A Bear of Their Own
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 6:52:21 PM
Just wonderful!! :O)
Farmgirl Sister #235
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 6:24:30 PM
Kay, I'm not trying to push you into something you don't want to do.
But, I must say, I used to not like it either. And avoided it like the plague........cause mine didn't look good.
When I just started doing it and not worrying about it being perfect, and not looking at it as though it was under a microscope and would stand back and look, it didn't look half bad. Mine still isn't professional! lol But, I have come to like it. :)
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 6:23:28 PM
Linda ,, Great job. I have not begun to do mine,. You have inspired me.
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
Keep life simple, to Simply live. Life is too short to worry about it. |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 5:58:17 PM
Linda- You did a great job! It's adorable. :)
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 5:26:19 PM
Linda! It's adorable! I'm a non-stitcher too so of course I had to read the topic. It gives me hope for getting mine done. I haven't done cause I didn't want it to look terrible.
I've had some embroidery lessons and have realized that it's just not my cup of tea. I can't get it and everything I do looks horrible.
Good job from one non-stitcher to another!!
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The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100 |
| luvnlife |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 1:54:37 PM
Oh Linda,
You do give the rest of us nonstitchers hope. I'm currently in the process of stitching my badge. It's uhhh, original to say the least. But I guess that what its all about. Hopefully, I can figure out how to get a picture of my completed badge on here to give other's hope just as you have.
~Michele
Family life is the source of the greatest human happiness. This happiness is the simplest and least costly kind, and it cannot be purchased with money~Havighurst
Farmgirl Sister #306 :) |
| karla kay |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 1:48:38 PM
Linda,
I love your badge. You did a great job. I like it with the chicken wire fabric. The bee and the buttons also make it so personal. I love it!!
Karla #331 |
| dutchy |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 1:26:43 PM
LOVERLY!!! Love the badge and congrats!!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 1:18:41 PM
AHHH LindaEllen, EVERYONE should be allowed to see this. It's adorable~ Great Job!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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