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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Aug 03 2012 : 11:40:43 AM
BUMPITY BUMP
Just 3 days to sign up, ladies! I hope you have checked this out since the post has had no comments.
Bump!
Happy August, Yo Yo Mammas! Let's go ahead and update our signup for this swap: I am posting the list we already have for this swap. (Please e-mail me right away if you feel you need to drop out of this one.) Signup ends when we have our 10 swappers or on Aug. 14..whichever comes sooner. So far we have 8. Cut off for sign up is 9PM, Tuesday, August 14.
Please e-mail me with your real name and screen name and mailing address and email. Tell me whether or not you want buttons put on the yo'yo's you will receive. New swappers are sooooooo welcome!!!
Mail out ends September 15.
We are going on Summer Vacation for this swap. Whether you travel or stay in your own back yard is up to you. We will do 2 yo yo's reflecting summer vacation, 2 of summer flowers and 2 of summer potluck (potluck could be foodie, reunion, anything summery.)
Let's continue to make either round or heart shaped yo-yo's---maker's choice. LadyInRed/Peggy has a great heart shaped tutorial on her blogsite--go to the Thursday, Aug. 11 post http:///ladyinredsite.blogspot.com/ The Template size for these yo yo's are 4" to start, with a smaller finished size.
After sign ups close, I will email the list of addresses and when you mail out your yo yo's please attach them to a card or card stock. You might want to write "hand cancel" on the envelopes so buttons are not broken. Tuckins are purely optional; but, fun it you do them. Some do...some don't.
This is an easy project to carry along to waiting rooms or on car trips, etc. (as long as you are the passenger  ) Just have FUN!!!
We already have 8:
Lainey Lou
heritagehunter
sissarge
forgetmenot
LadyInRed
cynfullypurple
Jeanna
grannyprayin
And, another thank you to Margo for hosting Round #7!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| sissarge |
Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 8:56:52 PM
Jeanna, I also received your yoyo's today. And yes, life gets busy, but kudos to you, for following thru, and completing this swap. Loved your buttons. Great job. I did notice you were #41, that must be great, to be some of the first. I keep thinking I will start the badges, but i get busy and never get it done. I have done some things and took pictures, but not completed the process to get them to MJ. I need to do this. Maybe 2013 will be my year! Thanks again, have a great sunday. Farmgirl #946 Linda |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 10:25:40 AM
Hi Jeanna...I got your yoyo's yesterday *smile and applaud". Thanks so much for forging through and keeping to your commitment. It does get down right hard sometimes when life throws you curve balls (which happens a lot I think) but like you said, "YOU" (we) are the only one who choose how you go through it all. Abraham Lincoln once said, "I find that most people are as happy as they choose to be." Right On Honest Abe! Right On.
Hope to see you back again on the YoYo Swap sometime in the future.
Blessings,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 08:32:41 AM
Jeanna, your yo-yo's arrived in my mail this morning! They look great and a couple of those buttons are very interesting! Isn't it a good feeling to finally get those into the mail! (happy dance!) Especially liked the beach fabric. Take good care of yourself. I know how easy it is for life tasks to get re-ordered.
PS. I appreciate your last line. This was a good day for me to see that too.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| Jeanna |
Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 07:49:32 AM
Hi everyone,
I am so sorry I have not been on the board for so long. I hope that as of now everyone has received my packages. If not they should be there any day now. I have received from all but one, I think. Life has been crazy, but good. I am so busy with life right now that all I am going to concentrate on is getting some more badges. To be sister 41 I have only a very few. Hope life is going well for everyone. Just remember that our circumstances do not make us happy, we make the choice to be happy no matter the circumstances.
Jeanna
PS
The last line is something I am trying to instill into my grown children and I just think everyone needs reminding from time to time.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
Henry David Thoreau |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Oct 03 2012 : 11:52:46 PM
Cynthia...I got your FUN PKG today!!!! You did Great! Your YoYo's were fun, your tucks were
creative and the Halloween Fabric awesome! I loved your Ithaca Story too. I didn't know there
was an Ithaca Michigan so, I thought your meant NY. I had a friend whose Aunt lives there and
she is in Admin. at the College. She is also a really great Tango Dancer...who dances competively.
Anyway, thanks again...you made my mailbox and me very happy...when I found something besides bills
in it. (+: I tried to post a picture (again) and for some reason it just doesn't seem to go through
on this Thread for me. *big pout...while still doing the happy dance!*
hugs,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
| sissarge |
Posted - Oct 03 2012 : 6:12:19 PM
Cynthia, I too, received my package today, loved your card, with your story,, I won't spoil about the tuckins either, but they were great, and I am already using mine, tonight on my side table by my chair, its holding, well you know. This is fun. I loved the pumpkin material, and the seashell buttons, are great. The heart yoyo's are fun, I have a template bought from Hobby Lobby, I like it, but free hand works also. You girls have a great day tomorrow, and a good evening.
When I first read, your card about Ithaca, I thought you meant in Michigan, my long time friend lives there, and I spent a week with her, and we shopped allover her Ithaca, and all the little quilt shops, and stitchin shops, we hit in 3 days, even those off the beaten path, and one way out in the woods. So much fun, then I saw your post mark, NY so I guess you must have a great little Ithaca near you. lol. Farmgirl #946 Linda |
| cynfullypurple |
Posted - Oct 03 2012 : 2:32:57 PM
WOW!! I can't believe your package got to you so quick Judith, but I'm glad it did
Your welcome for the tuck ins and I'm glad you have a use for what I sent. Don't want to spoil it for the others I really did enjoy this and am looking forward to learning the heart yo-yo's.
Yes, the store in Ithaca can be a dangerous place for me to go. What makes it fun is that every time you go in there are new and different things to find! I usually go in when I'm up for a workshop because the shop is RIGHT next door to where the workshops are held along with a fabulous little pub/restaurant with great food and craft beer
See you in round 9!
Cyn~
Farmgirl #2817
"The time is when a library is a school, and the librarian is in the highest sense a teacher, and the visitor is a reader among the books as a workman among his tools." ~Melvil Dewey
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Oct 03 2012 : 10:33:48 AM
DH just returned from Post Office with a pkg from Cynthia! Yay!!! and happy dance! You did a great job, Cynthia! That little shop in Ithaca sounds wonderful..I know I would be a regular if I lived close! I enjoyed your little story and tuck-ins..very sweet! Oh, and do I have plans for that fabric and a grand daughter. Thanks, so much, Farmgirl friend!
I hope you are psyched for round #9!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| cynfullypurple |
Posted - Oct 02 2012 : 3:09:15 PM
Hello fellow Yo-Yo Mamma's,
I just wanted to let everyone know that I popped their yo-yo's in the mail yesterday. I just want to apologize for being so tardy with them, but I've had some unexpected family issues that came up that fell to me to deal with. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy them and the extra goodies I tucked inside Now I can go over and sign up for number 9 with a clear conscious. I've already got my materials for the next swap, but am having a hard time finding cute appropriate buttons for the holidays, except Christmas. Anyone know of any sites that specialize in unique buttons?
Enjoy!!!
Cyn~
Farmgirl #2817
"The time is when a library is a school, and the librarian is in the highest sense a teacher, and the visitor is a reader among the books as a workman among his tools." ~Melvil Dewey
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Sep 25 2012 : 12:28:20 PM
Happy Tuesday, Yo yo mammas!
I did receive an e-mail from Jeanna! The good news is she is still in this swap!! Life tasks were reordered for her as well. She just has buttons to sew on, and then into the mail! Thanks so much for getting in touch Jeanna! Can't wait to see what you came up with!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| sissarge |
Posted - Sep 24 2012 : 8:43:47 PM
Hey Linda(prayingranny), received your yoyo's on Sunday, wel thats the day I checked the mailbox, so I guess they came on Saturday. Thanks, the yoyo's are great, and the tuck ins came when I am doing a project and needed a feather or two, and there they were. I loved the buttons, they were very unique. Sorry, I could not post about receiving them on Sunday, and today, I have been gone all day. Got home about 2 hours ago. and got to set down with computer. Farmgirl #946 Linda
Hi Cynthia, glad to hear from you, its exciting to be a part of the yoyo swap, and they really begin to pile up, I counted all mine, and I have 322. So have fun, and you to will have a basket full.
Farmgirl #946 Linda |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Sep 22 2012 : 6:01:20 PM
Hi, Cynthia! Yay! We are so glad to hear from you! I just knew it didn't sound like you to disappear. My first couple of yo-yo batches took time too. I was not real confident with the buttons either. Finally, I just jumped in and sewed them on! Well, I am one of those that sews all the way through. I think when when we use buttons no one is looking at the backside.:) Thanks so much for posting!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Sep 22 2012 : 10:53:01 AM
Cynthia...some girls just sew the buttons on the front and go through all the way to the back.
I however...use one of the threads from the top of my heart...after I have it all gathered up and
tied like I want it to look and sew the button on from the front...not going clear through to the
back. Either was is acceptable...not a problem!
Glad to hear from you and look forward to receiving your YoYo's.
One YoYo Mama heard from and two to go!!!! We need to hear from you. We can always be patient as
long as we have communication from you. It is when it seems like you have gone MIA on us...that
we get worried.
blessings,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
| cynfullypurple |
Posted - Sep 22 2012 : 06:39:57 AM
Hi Yo Yo Mamma's!
I apologize for not letting you all know that I was still active in the swap. I am a bit behind with getting these out. Finishing up getting the buttons on, but have had a bit of trouble with them. This being my first time, I'm wondering if there's a trick to attaching the buttons. How do you all do them? Plan of finishing everything up over the weekend and mailing them on Monday.
Again I apologize for my tardiness
Cyn~
Farmgirl #2817
"The time is when a library is a school, and the librarian is in the highest sense a teacher, and the visitor is a reader among the books as a workman among his tools." ~Melvil Dewey
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Sep 21 2012 : 07:29:55 AM
Hello, Yo-yo mammas!
I sent e-mails today to the 3 swappers we have not heard from. Hope to hear from them real soon, and will let you know when I do. I apologize if I did not handle this swap correctly. (But, it won't deter me from swapping again). I guess if we don't hear from in a couple of days we will call this swap "closed". Thank you for your patience.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 10:28:51 AM
YoYo Mama's I know some of you are still finishing up or just mailed out but I am going
to go post Sign-Ups for Round #9.
blessings and hugs,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 10:25:49 AM
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Sorry, Prayin Granny...hope someone else can post a picture of her yoyo's as both Judith
and I are having a crazy time trying to accomplish this simple task.
Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 08:27:10 AM
Good morning, Yo Yo mammas! The bad news is our computer crashed this week! DH is slowly re-loading. (I lost a lot of pics)
Good news is: I came home after a long day and found prayin granny's yo-yo package! Yippee! Your yo yo's look great, Linda! I noticed right away the 2 prints we have alike! Ha! Two of my faves! I also loved your tuck-ins! So sweet to include them! Thank you so much, Linda!
If any of you are able to post pics please go ahead and do so! I'm not sure I will be able to do so for this swap . Darn.
Still excited to receive the rest of the yo-yo's!!!!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| prayin granny |
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 04:51:47 AM
Thank you Peggy, for the very kind words!
They made posting pics easier on the forums? But my phone won't let me?
And I'm still trying to figure out our tablet!! Lol!
Have a good day!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Country at Heart |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 12:35:50 AM
Prayen Granny Linda...I got your great package today. Tried to post a picture and once again it
won't post. I don't get it. Anyway Sister, Loved your yoyo's, your cute note, and the great tucks.
Don't want to spoil it for anyone else...but loved it ALL. You did good!
blessings,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Sep 17 2012 : 4:43:45 PM
A pillow sounds really pretty, Linda! I hope we will see the finished project!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| prayin granny |
Posted - Sep 17 2012 : 05:07:10 AM
I think I'm going to use mine to make a pillow!
Linda, thank you for the pretty yo-yo's and tuck in!!
Have a great day, ladies!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Country at Heart |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Sep 15 2012 : 5:01:10 PM
Well, Yo-yo mammas, today is "Mail Out" day! I hope you all had a great time with Round #8! I'm really looking forward to receiving your yo-yo's. Have a few new ideas for showing them off. I hope you do too!
So far, I have yo-yo's from Julie, Peggy and Linda (sissarge).
Oh! I found some great on-sale Fall fabric for Round #9. I'm getting psyched, Peggy! (Can you tell?)
Thank you all for making this a fun adventure!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Sep 13 2012 : 11:56:29 PM
Hi Linda...I received your yoyo package, cute story and the nail file (which I always need).
Thank You So Much. Will try to post picture of your yoyo's in the next day or two. I will tell
you that I haven't had very good luck with the pictures as of late...but I keep trying. (+:
blessings and hugs,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Sep 13 2012 : 6:34:54 PM
sissarge, I received your yo-yo's today! Beautiful as always! I loved your story too! I read it out loud to DH while pointing to the relevant yo-yo. I know he thought it was neat too! Thank you also for the tuck!
A farmgirl can never have too many of those.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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