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| Ninibini |
Posted - Feb 19 2015 : 2:52:51 PM
Hi girls! Just checking in!
Just want to be sure everyone is connecting, and to remind you all that your projects should be mailed out on the 25th!!!
Please be sure to contact me if you need help with anything - that's what I'm here for!
And please - post pictures when you can! We'd all love to see your treasures! :)
Happy Swapping!
Hugs -
Nini
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Hi girls!
Well – here it is farmgirl sisters - our long-awaited partner list! :)
Denise, aka MGM & Madeline, aka fille de ferme
Nicole, aka texdane & Beth, aka cntybuff
Grace, aka katmom & Erin, aka notathreatinsight
Heather, aka nndairy & Marlee, aka Marlee
MaryJo, aka mjscanlan & Sarah, aka mrssarahhall
RoDonna, aka kymomma4 & Janice, aka Janice
Portia, aka ptroupe & Julie, aka treelady
Maryellen, aka mbenton16 & Beth, aka Beth Jones
Diana, aka Dianaw1123 & Rita, aka Pizzarita
Rose, aka proseharley & Nini, aka Ninibini
I'm so excited - aren't you?! This is going to be such a neat swap!
Please be sure to contact your partners as soon as possible to exchange contact information.
Projects should be mailed out by April 25th.
PLEASE, if you are unable to fulfill your commitment for any reason, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE contact me and your partner as soon as possible so that I can make other arrangements. No judgment here - we all know life happens when we’re making plans! I just want to ensure everyone is happy, and that nobody is left empty-handed!
Remember, I’m here for you if you have any questions or need help with anything! Just email me - that's what I'm here for! :)
Have fun, girls! Please be sure to post pictures, if you can – I’m sure we are all anxious to see all the neat projects we share!
Hugs –
Nini
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Hi girls –
I was thinking how diverse all of our talents are… Some of us sew, some knit, some weave, some tat; some embroider or do crewel work; some do macrame; some are talented artists who draw or paint; others love to work with metal or mixed media; some love to do papercrafting or create fabulous items out of recycled items; some like to work with wood or sculpture or make homemade paper; some make candles or soaps or lotions. These are only some of the wonderful handicrafts we all do, of course, but you get the idea. Wouldn’t it be fun to do a swap featuring our personal gifts and talents?
In this swap, YOU get to choose what you would like to send your partner! It would be something special you create especially for her, only YOU get to choose the medium and the project – it’s all up to YOU! For example, if your talent is making punch needle rugs, you could create a little pillow or wall hanging for your partner. If you knit, you would create a special knit item. If you make potpourri, you could make lovely sachets… It’s completely up to you what you send – you get to “Feature What You Do!”
I’m starting the sign-ups early, so that those of you whose handicrafts require extra time will have plenty of time to get started.
Sign ups will take place through April 1st. Please just let us know what your talent is (i.e. knitting). It will be fun to see what kinds of projects we can look forward to! But don't give away any secrets - the project itself should be a surprise for your partner!
Partners will be assigned April 3rd.
Projects should be mailed out by April 25th.
If you have any questions, please do ask!
Hugs –
Nini
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Participants:
RoDonna, aka kymomma4: cross stitch and sew (by hand and machine)
Denise, aka DeniseMGM: knitting and embroidery
Beth, aka Beth Jones: ???????????????
Madeline, aka fille de ferme, ???????????
Beth, aka cntybuff, soapmaking, crochet, painting and herb crafts
Marlee, aka Marlee, papercrafting
Heather, aka nndairy: sew, knit, crochet, take lots of pictures, papercraft, etc.
Maryellen, aka mbenton16, sew, crochet, knit, and paper craft
Rose, aka proseharley, sew, chochet, needlework, doteara oils
Rita, aka Pizzarita, sew, knit and creative crafting
Sarah, aka mrssarahhall, ??????????
Nicole, aka texdane, knitting or whatever else I might feel like doing (LOL!)
Diana, aka Dianaw1123, knitting, soapmaking, jam making and... ;)
Mary Jo, aka mjscanlan, clay or paper mache or little sculpture things
Portia, aka ptroupe, applique, loom knit, wool felting, handmade lotion bars, papercrafting
Erin, aka notathreatinsight, jewelry (glass picture pendants) or cross stitch
Grace, aka katmom, rag rug crochet, sewing, meachine embroidery, mini quilting... spray painting anything that doesn't move! snork giggle (in other words, repourposing)
Janice aka Janice, paper art - decoupage and sewing
Julie aka treelady, sewing, embroidery, crochet and creative craft
Me, Nini aka Ninibini: papercrafting
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Pizzarita |
Posted - May 30 2015 : 12:01:16 PM
Received my package from Diana today. She sent a lovely zip bag with sheep on it, washcolths, a ball jar cup(clever), nail kit chocolate, a candle and a chicken grow cup. I love everything. Thanks Diana..jpg?v 81000623)
Rita
Farmgirl Sister #6110 |
| DeniseMGM |
Posted - May 12 2015 : 06:11:31 AM
FYI - I can't upload from my home internet connection probably because it's not fast enough. However, when I upload from work, the pictures always come up. Just sharing why I think you couldn't upload! It's frustrating!
quote:
Originally posted by mrssarahhall
Mary Jo! Thank you so much for the wonderful package!!! I am sorry it has taken me so long to get online and send a thank you. I absolutely love everything! You are so talented. Check out all the goodies she sent me. I have never seen a Woodwick Candle - how cool!
Why won't the form let me post the photos??? :( She made me a really beautiful card/photo holder which is decoupaged and hand stamped with a purple butterfly and a stamped card with a quote. She made me a gratitude Bowl which is purple and sparkly and has FAITH stamped in the bottom. She included a WoodWick candle, which smells amazing and sounds like a crackling fire when burning, a burlap stamped bag filled with yummy teas, a miniature soap and a really cute card. Thanks so much!
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
| mrssarahhall |
Posted - May 09 2015 : 08:01:15 AM
Mary Jo! Thank you so much for the wonderful package!!! I am sorry it has taken me so long to get online and send a thank you. I absolutely love everything! You are so talented. Check out all the goodies she sent me. I have never seen a Woodwick Candle - how cool!
Why won't the form let me post the photos??? :( She made me a really beautiful card/photo holder which is decoupaged and hand stamped with a purple butterfly and a stamped card with a quote. She made me a gratitude Bowl which is purple and sparkly and has FAITH stamped in the bottom. She included a WoodWick candle, which smells amazing and sounds like a crackling fire when burning, a burlap stamped bag filled with yummy teas, a miniature soap and a really cute card. Thanks so much!
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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| proseharley |
Posted - May 06 2015 : 6:35:03 PM
 This is what Nini sent me Beautiful..... I love it so much work. God bless, Rose
Rose #5393 Dutch Valley Farmgirl Where rolling hills and buggies you will see. |
| proseharley |
Posted - May 06 2015 : 6:26:12 PM
I love Mine from Nini |
| proseharley |
Posted - May 06 2015 : 6:24:48 PM
YES i SENT YOU A EMAIL i GOT IT mONDAY. 
quote:
Originally posted by Ninibini
Oh my GOODNESS! Just L@@K at all these wonderful creations! AWESOME jobs, Sisters!
Rose - Just checking in... Did you receive your gift all right?
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - May 06 2015 : 2:49:22 PM
Oh my GOODNESS! Just L@@K at all these wonderful creations! AWESOME jobs, Sisters!
Rose - Just checking in... Did you receive your gift all right?
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| nndairy |
Posted - May 06 2015 : 11:43:49 AM
I'm so glad you like everything Marlee. Everything I made came out of a dishcloth pattern book except for the daisy coasters (but they do look a lot like eggs now that you mention it!) I'm not very good at big projects yet since my stitches tend to loosen up as I go along. Things come out crooked and bigger on one end than the other. So, for now I'm having fun with small projects. Thanks for being a great swap partner. This was a lot of fun.
Here's a picture of what I made for Marlee
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| notathreatinsight |
Posted - May 06 2015 : 05:31:57 AM
Yay! It finally arrived! Thank goodness. So happy you like it. :)
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/
http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
| katmom |
Posted - May 05 2015 : 9:16:58 PM
Whoot Whoot! my package from Erin aka notathreadinsight arrived! I am so tickled pink & blue with all the goodies she sent me!
Sweet scented soap, candles and Raspberry Tea! yum! 3 crochet washcloths, blingy note pad, Mason Jar sippy lids and 2, yes 2 lovely necklaces that Erin makes.... Oh my Stars! I luv everything!
  
Thank you so very much Erin...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| marlee |
Posted - May 04 2015 : 12:43:29 PM
Whoohoo! Heather, OMG! You are a crocheter. I love all my wonder goodies!
The two little starshape with yellow centers hot pads makes me think of eggs.
How did you know I like owls. Its hanging on the wall. The ice cream cone is the cutest thing.
The scrubby dish cloth awesome I love those things.
The large pot holder, and the small one I will use as a dish cloth. I love those because when I was growing up my mother would crochet them and we never bought any in the store. My sweet mother kept all the immediate family supplied. That's why I love them so much. It brings back wonderful memories. Thank you Heather so much
and for the tea. Cranberry and Pomegranate my fav. And cutest card.I am a country girl and I so like that card.
BIG Hugs Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
| fille de ferme |
Posted - May 02 2015 : 11:21:01 AM
Hello Denise :-) I sent you an email. Thank You again for the wonderful package of lovelies :-)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
| Pizzarita |
Posted - Apr 30 2015 : 5:41:57 PM
Just love all of the talent. So many great ideas! Diana, I sent your package quite some time ago and sure hope you received it.
Rita
Farmgirl Sister #6110 |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Apr 30 2015 : 5:30:11 PM
Julie, I thought Christmas had arrived early yesterday when I received your box!!!!!!! I love, love, love the beautiful butterfly bag and all the contents:cookbook (already deciding what to make; love to cook, so this was perfect!), tea, chocolate covered sunflower seeds...never had those, spool with hand-stamped (I am assuming) verses ....so clever...love these!, dishcloths (I use this type all the time..only kind I use), apron, beautiful purple infinity scarf with white lace overlay (purple is my favorite color), and a precious lace-decorated clothespin. Boy, I hope I didn't miss anything. You really over-did it! But, I am blessed I was the receiver. Thank you soooo much for everything. I am so glad you liked my things as well.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| cntybuff |
Posted - Apr 30 2015 : 1:34:38 PM
Hi Nicole. Received your package today and felt like a child at Christmas. You are soooo talented love it all! Will have fun planting the seeds with my granddaughter. Thank you so very much. Hugs and smiles!Beth 
Beth
Farmgirl Sister #2591
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 30 2015 : 10:24:22 AM
Hi Rose! Yes! Your package did arrive! THANK YOU! I just emailed you! I'm just waiting for you to receive mine, and then I will open it! :) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| proseharley |
Posted - Apr 29 2015 : 3:08:39 PM
I sent yours out Tuesday Nini Hope you get it soon. Let me knowquote:
Originally posted by Ninibini
Hi girls!
I'm sorry I've been out of the loop for a few days - a few last minute emergencies with my son's college documentation and a friend's taxes, but today I'm getting back on track!
I just want to be sure everyone has made contact with their partners and that things are going swimmingly? If not, please let me know and I will be glad to try to contact her as well, or I'm happy to work something out with you myself! :)
Rose - I haven't heard back from you. Did you receive my email? I understand if you can't swap as planned - life happens. Please just let me know!
Looking forward to pictures, girls!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Rose #5393 Dutch Valley Farmgirl Where rolling hills and buggies you will see. |
| nndairy |
Posted - Apr 29 2015 : 12:24:08 PM
There is Marlee! It's going to be a lot of fun to fill it up. I'm soooo excited to use it once we move. Now just to find our new farm. According to the PO you should have gotten your package yesterday. I hope it arrives soon and that you like it at least half as much as I love my album :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| ptroupe |
Posted - Apr 29 2015 : 07:58:24 AM
Heather, that album is gorgeous! Marlene, you did a wonderful job!!!!
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| cntybuff |
Posted - Apr 29 2015 : 07:23:05 AM
Ohhh so glad you liked it all Nicole. Had fun making them. Can't do just one thing I have to try many! Looking foreward to my package.
Hugs and smiles,
Beth
Beth
Farmgirl Sister #2591
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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 28 2015 : 5:19:23 PM
Oh My Gosh, you ladies are soooo talented...
Erin, my next trip up the mountain to town is this Thursday,,, ao I will stop by the Post and pick up my mail...
I didn't want to you think I was ignoring you...
I can hardly wait !!!!
farm girl hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| marlee |
Posted - Apr 28 2015 : 1:39:35 PM
Heather I am so glad you like it. There are a lot of places to stick pics and other things. I had a blast making it for you. I sure will be looking for my box. This was a fun swap and so glad you were my swappie.
Hugs Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
| proseharley |
Posted - Apr 28 2015 : 12:43:54 PM
Nini sent yours out today.
Rose #5393 Dutch Valley Farmgirl Where rolling hills and buggies you will see. |
| treelady |
Posted - Apr 27 2015 : 4:48:38 PM
Portia Thank You for the fabulous package! I love the pillow and the scarf will be wonderful when the weather gets cooler! What a fun swap this was, I hope your package finds you soon. It certainly has taken he scenic route.
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Hugs
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| texdane |
Posted - Apr 27 2015 : 1:24:42 PM
Oh My Goodness! Look at all the amazing things Beth made me! She is one talented lady! She spoiled me rotten. I love it all! The soap smells heavenly. I certainly hope she likes what I have sent. :)
Thanks so much, Beth!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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