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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 01 2026 : 11:27:37 AM
 I am back this year to hostess my 4th of July Swap, one of my most favorite holidays. I love our flag and anything red, white and blue. This year is special as it is also our 250 Birthday. I am just so happy and excited for this swap. I am starting early this year as mail seems to be slower and we want to make sure our treasures arrive in time.
So, for this swap you must have at least one handmade treasure out of any medium you choose. Including at least 3 red, white and blue treasures including your homemade treasure, for your partner, with 1 partner each.
Sign ups start today and will end 20 June with mail out as soon as possible after that.
Please ask any questions you may have. Let’s have lots of fun. Post favorite red, white and blue and flag photos you may have.
Here are your partners Farmgirls
Karen Martell ~ Laurie Scott
Denise Thompson ~ Andrea Garey
Wanda Sue Aldridge ~ Debbie Fischer
Ruthie Anne Kutemier ~ Kelly O’Neal
Connie Sue Warren ~ Diana Hauf
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 20 2026 : 3:30:49 PM
Connie Sue, it's so hard to believe she is 11 already! She's such a doll in this photo.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 20 2026 : 11:48:49 AM
Oh Connie Sue she is so cute! She has grown so much and if possible gotten cuter :-) Thank you for the memories as I do have pictures of Lily June through the years, she will always be our little doll:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Killarney |
Posted - Jul 20 2026 : 11:41:41 AM
Debbie it was a Joy! to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with you and all our Farm Sisters!!
 look how tiny my Lily June was! She is 11 now and will be in 6th grade when school starts August 3rd.
Connie Sue |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 20 2026 : 11:03:35 AM
It was a fun swap and always is.
Hoping to do it again next year. Thank you all for joining.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 20 2026 : 05:21:46 AM
What a fun swap this was! Thank you for hostessing it Debbie
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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| Killarney |
Posted - Jul 19 2026 : 1:44:38 PM
Love your swap treasures, Wanda Sue and Debbie!
Connie Sue |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Jul 19 2026 : 09:52:49 AM
Debbie sent me the most wonderful package for America’s birthday! I love the vintage looking cards, flags and tassel. Also the vintage buttons, beverage treats and quilt print bowl scraper. How precious is that red checked dish towel with farm animals? The Smokey Bear hiking staff medal was “the icing on the cake” for me!! Thank you, thank you Debbie, you sure know how to make me smile.jpg?v 79396207)
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
Feb/2026
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| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Jul 19 2026 : 08:24:56 AM
Oh Debbie, did I not post a picture? So sorry, I thought I did!! I will get right on it!!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
Feb/2026
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| Simple Living |
Posted - Jul 19 2026 : 06:48:51 AM
Hi Karen, Hope all is well. Just wondering if you received my ATC yet. I hope I put enough postage on it.
Isaiah 30:15 Your strength will be in keeping calm and showing trust.
Farmgirl #3842 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 18 2026 : 2:55:34 PM
Wanda Sue received my 4th of July Swap package a bit late but it finally got there:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Jul 09 2026 : 07:57:28 AM
Karen, my receipt is telling me that you received your package 10 days ago. Hope everything is alright. I haven't heard from you since partners have been posted.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8705 6/9/2023
FGOTM- July 2023
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Jul 09 2026 : 07:53:17 AM
Prayers for you Ruthie.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8705 6/9/2023
FGOTM- July 2023
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 7:33:26 PM
Thank you for the update Katelyn and please no worries about any swap at all please. Tell Ruthie I am keeping her, your dad and all your family in my heart and prayers.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 5:38:45 PM
Katelyn
Please no worries. You take care of family. I really do not need anything. I am sending prayers.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| ruthie218 |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 4:41:44 PM
Hello ! This is Ruthie's daughter Katelyn. We are going through a full blown medical crisis with dad and mom. Mom hurts from head to toe as well as had a headache for days now. Dr. thinks it from everything happening with dad. I am going there tomorrow. I will get a box put together and mailed before the end of the week. Sorry for the delay.
Thank you
Katelyn
Farmgirl sister#4072 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 3:57:18 PM
I have not received an email from you yet Kelly:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 3:19:04 PM
Thanks Debbie I have replied.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 3:15:04 PM
Kelly, I have sent you an email about Ruthie please read it. I sent it through the forum.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 3:13:00 PM
Ruthie
Did you get your package? I have never received mine.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 2:10:51 PM
Thank you so much Wanda Sue for my 4th of July goodies, I love it all:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Jul 05 2026 : 11:04:44 AM
Karen did you receive your package.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8705 6/9/2023
FGOTM- July 2023
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 05 2026 : 08:11:26 AM
Oh Connie Sue, that's so awesome! Hi, I don't have anything that was handed down from any of my relatives. Which is sad. I lost a lot of my personal items when we were moving with the military, and we had our things in storage near the fort Eustis gate. The dam broke the second year. We were in Germany and flooded everything. I lost things that I had when I was a little girl. And then all my children's stuff from when they were growing up. Irreplaceable. You are very fortunate and blessed!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jul 05 2026 : 07:59:35 AM
Thank you Dianna! I am so honored to own it! my Great Aunt Mattie was a Farmgirl! She was raised on the farm, she canned food, sewed aprons and clothes for our whole family, and owned a neighborhood grocery store from The 1940's untill 1980's. She loved God and her country! She would have loved your states hanging.
Connie Sue |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 04 2026 : 3:23:59 PM
Smiling big! What a beautiful cabinet!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jul 04 2026 : 2:49:39 PM
 Di Dianna, I love your states hanging on my Great Aunt Mattie's 1940's Dish cabinet. I always have something hanging on the handles.
Connie Sue #3392 |
