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| quiltee |
Posted - Dec 10 2014 : 7:22:54 PM
Let's get ready for the good spring weather when we can hang clothes outside to dry. I have been thinking about several swaps to host in the spring and I thought a Clothespin Bag Swap would be a great way to start out.
There are lots of ideas and patterns on Pinterest and on the Internet. You can find directions to make a recycled bag, knit or crochet one (yes, I've seen patterns for these, too), or sew one from scratch; that's up to you! Let's try to have all of these hand-made in some way. If you do not sew or need some ideas, please email me. There are several VERY EASY ideas that require very little sewing.
Here are a few pages to look at for examples and patterns (even some crocheted bags):
http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=clothespin%20bag&term_meta%5B%5D=clothespin%7Ctyped&term_meta%5B%5D=bag%7Ctyped
http://tipnut.com/11-free-clothespin-bag-patterns/
And here's a link to the Mary Janes Farm Clothespin Apron pattern. The link and picture of the apron was in the newest Feb-Mar 2015 issue of Mary Janes Farm magazine.
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Recipes-Patterns-Instructions/clothespin_apron.pdf
Tucks can be added, but are not required.
Signups until: February 15
Partners posted: February 16
Mailout: March 2
Signups so far:
Linda O (quiltee) - Betty (Dapple Grey Lady)
Linda O (quiltee) - Terra (terralea)
Connie (Killarney) - Brenda (Lavendar Rose)
Emily (Simply Satisfied) - Patsy (Dirtduchess)
Darlene (darlenelovesart) - Jeanna (Jeanna)
Julie (treelady) - Mary Jo (mjscanlan)
Starletta (star-schipp) - Shelly (sassynrob)
Madeline (fille de ferme) - Susan (EarthFibre)
Beth (Beth Jones) - Wendy (Henrietta cluckington)
Rita (Pizzarita)- Rebecca (Ladybek9756)
Daizy (Daizy) - RoDonna (kymomma4)
Kathleen (NixKat) - Debora (Debi Carr)
Bonnie (Bonnie Ellis) - Winnie (Red Tractor Girl)
Denise (momof2jrt) - Jenny (auntsmelly)
Sherry (sweetpea59) - Rachell (ProgressiveHomemaker)
Nancy (nancyOH1) - Joyce (GinghamGirl)
Jami (HunnysHen) - Judith (forgetmenot)
Let's have fun with this!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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| ProgressiveHomemaker |
Posted - Jun 02 2015 : 08:37:44 AM
Sherry, I hope you got your package from me and I hope you enjoyed it.
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
| quiltee |
Posted - Jun 02 2015 : 05:55:07 AM
Yes, I love making the soap. It is cheaper than buying the name brands that contain who knows what. I also like that I found Zote soap that is already in flakes in boxes at my WalMart.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| Jeanna |
Posted - Jun 02 2015 : 05:08:47 AM
Linda, It really doesn't matter if it is dry or liquid, Homemade laundry soap doesn't make suds. You have to have Sodium lauryl sulfate in your soap to get suds. It doesn't change the cleaning power of the detergent, we have just been told that we need suds by the soap industry. But don't you love making your own?
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
Henry David Thoreau |
| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 8:39:26 PM
CUTE RoDonna/Denise!!
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 8:30:35 PM
I love the colors in your Rodonna, That is nice Denise.
hugs
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| quiltee |
Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 7:28:49 PM
That is so cute, RoDonna. You and your new clothesline will love it! Thank you, Denise, for stepping up to be an angel! I love the "John Deere" on the pocket.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| kymomma4 |
Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 6:44:56 PM
Denise! Sweet angel I got the clothes pin bag you sent me. I loved it!! Thank you so much. I'm excited to use it. I'm going to be building me a new clothes line soon so can't wait to use it!
RoDonna
Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me
"For she is clothed with dignity and strength and without fear of the future"-Proverbs 31:25
www.marykay.com/rcarson4
www.pinterest.com/kymomma4
www.facebook.com/onthehomestead |
| quiltee |
Posted - May 20 2015 : 11:12:28 AM
Glad you like the tucks, RoDonna.
I use the same soap as you. No suds. I am going to make the liquid version next though. Lol
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| kymomma4 |
Posted - May 20 2015 : 11:09:23 AM
Marilyn, the homemade laundry soap I use doesn't generate soap suds from what I've seen. Mine has borax, arm and hammer washing powder and Fels Naptha. Works really well in my front loader. I'm not a big fan of my machine though. One of these days I'll probably go back to a top loader. Hope this helps!
Linda! I got a surprise in my mail yesterday. Thank you. I loved it. I can't wait to see what your angel sends. Love you girls!!
RoDonna
Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me
"For she is clothed with dignity and strength and without fear of the future"-Proverbs 31:25
www.marykay.com/rcarson4
www.pinterest.com/kymomma4
www.facebook.com/onthehomestead |
| TexasGran |
Posted - May 16 2015 : 1:09:39 PM
Ladies are you using the homemade laundry soap in front loading machines? If so how much do you use, so as not to trigger the too much suds warning.
TexasGran |
| kymomma4 |
Posted - May 10 2015 : 7:05:06 PM
Cute bags girls!!
RoDonna
Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me
"For she is clothed with dignity and strength and without fear of the future"-Proverbs 31:25
www.marykay.com/rcarson4
www.pinterest.com/kymomma4
www.facebook.com/onthehomestead |
| quiltee |
Posted - May 10 2015 : 6:26:38 PM
So - your daughter has a glamper? Maybe one of these days for me - LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| Terralea |
Posted - May 10 2015 : 6:25:14 PM
Teal is a favorite of mine as are birds. I chose the fabric because I knew my daughter would like it. I will make one just like yours for her camper which has a lot of teal accents in it.
Terralea |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - May 08 2015 : 11:03:34 AM
That is a cute clothespin bag Linda, I never knew that clothesline came in different colors. That is pretty.
hugs
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| quiltee |
Posted - May 07 2015 : 06:35:10 AM
Terra (Terralea) -
I received the wonderful clothespin bag you sent yesterday. It is great - I love the fabric you used and the pattern. Did you find the pattern on line? And I also like the clothespins and teal clothesline - how did you know teal was one of my favorite colors?
Thank you so much!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - May 02 2015 : 6:23:09 PM
I have never seen rubber tipped before, I bet they are really nice and no slippage.
hugs
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| quiltee |
Posted - May 02 2015 : 2:55:50 PM
Interesting clothespins - I will go look at them. Thanks!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| sweettea59 |
Posted - May 02 2015 : 1:37:55 PM
Thanks Rachell for letting me know.
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck
https://www.jewelryincandles.com/store/brittanybuck |
| GinghamGirl |
Posted - May 02 2015 : 09:58:42 AM
Winnie & Linda - here's a pic of the rubber clothespin. It says on the back they are from Bed Bath and Beyond. The adorable clothespin bag is now hanging from clothesline :) :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
| ProgressiveHomemaker |
Posted - May 02 2015 : 07:59:10 AM
Sherry, at long last, your package is on its way! I've including a long letter of explanation as promised. Hope you enjoy the goodies as much as I enjoyed the lovely things you sent me! You are such a talented seamstress! <3 <3 <3
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - May 01 2015 : 9:29:53 PM
That clothespin bag is so cute! I have never heard of rubber clothespins before.
This was fun.
hugs
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 01 2015 : 8:50:34 PM
What an adorable clothespin bag!!! So bright and pretty. Yes, please post the rubber clothes pins as I have never seen any either.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
| quiltee |
Posted - May 01 2015 : 7:43:55 PM
WOW! Nice clothespin bag and tucks. I'd love to see a closeup of the rubber clothespins please; I've never seen those.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| GinghamGirl |
Posted - May 01 2015 : 6:09:41 PM
I got my package!!!!! Oh Nancy - it was SO worth the wait. I just LOVE it. The clothespin bag is SUPER cute - and I LOVE the smell of the candle. I don't know how you knew - but I have a lovely jacuzzi tub - with no bath products to put in it - so I'm THRILLED that you sent me some!!! And the rubber clothespins - what a novel idea!! I LOVE it!!! Thank you thank you thank you - I feel SO spoiled. You were such a lovely partner!!!
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
| quiltee |
Posted - Apr 23 2015 : 10:44:00 AM
I would like to find an angel or 2 to help me out. There are 2 people who have not yet received their clothespin bags. If you would be willing to help, please let me know. Thank you so much!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
