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| MaryJane |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 1:47:49 PM
My new book, MaryJane’s Stitching Room, is out officially today. What is now a 144-page book was at one point a 288-page book! Our publisher decided to turn it into a smaller workbook, which resulted in quite a bit of content that we’ve been trying to find a home for.
One of the sections they cut included about 40 photos of pinkeepers we made here at the farm. We had spent about a month more than a year ago with our creative juices turned on full blast. It was a total blast, really, so we decided to share the experience. (During that time, we dreamed pinkeepers, we talked pinkeepers, we saw signature pinkeepers in every bowl, every shoe, every hat … pert near everything, even chicken feeders!)
But before we show you ours (to be featured in a 2008 issue of our magazine), we thought we’d ask you if we could see yours first???!!!! Hence, a contest!
Then, we’ll pick a couple of winners: one for best of show and one from the farmgirl chapter with the most entries. Our PINKEEPER WINNERS get me and mine (Meggie, Luke, and baby) for a visit, actually a crafting visit in your hometown. For more details on how the contest works and how to join in on the fun for strutting your own stuff(ing), check out:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/contest/index.html |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| sunshine |
Posted - May 25 2007 : 07:27:35 AM
I belong to a group on flickr all about pin cushions thought you ladies would like it for fun and ideas
http://flickr.com/groups/pincushions/
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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| Sarah Blue |
Posted - May 07 2007 : 08:17:54 AM
Hmmm...I didn't think I was gonna make one either because I didn't really feel like sewing. Now I realize you don't even have to and I'm really excited about it :)
"i believe in god, only i spell it nature." - frank lloyd wright
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| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - May 06 2007 : 1:15:04 PM
OK....I had said that I wasn't going to do a pinkeeper...but then I got struck by a bolt of inspiration..... Ok, I have an idea....But, Georgean, I still hope you win and then I will come to Virginia to meet Mary Jane!
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Bee Haven Acres
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| junebug |
Posted - May 05 2007 : 12:42:04 PM
Oh, I'm gonna have to put my thinking cap on tight, a chance to meet MaryJane and win a book, yippie!!!
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| vintagechica |
Posted - May 04 2007 : 6:57:26 PM
Thank you for the clarification! Im on my way...got some good ideas brewing here.
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - May 04 2007 : 4:50:56 PM
Oh, those are very cute! I also grew up calling them pin cushions, but I like the name "pinkeep." It gives this humble little article a sense of importance. As it should.
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are. |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - May 04 2007 : 3:11:29 PM
Oh my gosh! My husband has little vintage toy truck almost like that one except it's blue. I'm stealing it tonight for a pinkeeper. We also call them pin cushions.
Visit my Etsy shop at http://therusticcottage.etsy.com OR www.annarosetta.com
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| Alee |
Posted - May 04 2007 : 2:54:36 PM
Those are incredibly cute Carol! Who wouldn't want to have those on their sewing table?! The truck one reminds me of "The Grapes of Wrath"
Alee |
| Carol |
Posted - May 04 2007 : 11:28:20 AM
Hi girls.
Just to clarify - yes, pinkeepers are just pincushions, and no, they don't have to be like the ones in the book - use your creativity to make a pinkeeper out of anything ... like Alee said, anything goes! MaryJane says a picture is worth a thousand words, so here are 2 more pictures to get you inspired ...
Have fun stitching!
Carol
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, red wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming 'WOO HOO, what a ride!'"
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| Libbie |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 9:43:51 PM
We call them pin cushions here, too, Sunshine! Maybe it's a Utah thing!!! Yep - they are the same thing as pin keepers.
I am so excited about this contest - I absolutely CANNOT WAIT for the gallery of photos to be up - I love that this project is "do-able" by any and all of us - what a wonderful idea!!!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
| sunshine |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 5:17:28 PM
Are pin keeps the same as pin cushions or do they have to be in something else to be a pin keep I am a little confused.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
| Alee |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 2:41:40 PM
I think the contest is to come up with the most creative pin keeper that you can. I might be wrong, but I think anything goes!
Alee |
| Aunt George |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 10:24:20 AM
Oh, that is so beautiful! How pretty it looks sitting there with the flowers. Great inspiration....thanks!!
G
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| Sarah Blue |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 10:14:35 AM
Okay girls, first of all I can NOT take credit for this pin cushion. It was purchased at a crafts fair. I absolutely love it and just wanted to share it with you to add to your list of ideas. The bottom tier is velvet and the ruffles, piping and top tier are taffeta. It has a heavy base filled with flax seeds (not sure, but the feel is wonderful). To top it off, there is lavender inside somewhere so it smells like a sachet! Do you love it too?
"i believe in god, only i spell it nature." - frank lloyd wright
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| vintagechica |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 09:46:18 AM
Is the contest for any pin keeper? Any style? Or just similar to those in the book? Just want to clarify for myself. Thanks!
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| Aunt George |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 08:03:50 AM
Eren.....YAY!! Ok VA Farmgirls, we need to unite into a big VA Farmgirl Chapter and have a central meeting to work on our pinkeeps together!! We can travel around to different towns and have our meet and greets!!!
Anyone for it? WE can wait until Eren gets here oh, and Nance.....are you here or in France?
Rosemary, I know you will be there and we might just all have to travel to Sheila's area....it is very difficult for her to get out.
hugs and stitches and pin keep wishes!!! We want MJ and her clan here in VA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Libbie |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 06:33:36 AM
Yep! I just wanted to make sure that even the farmgirls that don't have the book (yet!) could check out some inspiration...
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
| sunshine |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 06:24:24 AM
those are some of the pages from the new book
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
| Libbie |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 05:59:49 AM
I am just SO excited about this one - I can't WAIT to see what you all are coming up with - and did you know that you can download some examples??? Check these out: http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/contest/pattern_new.pdf
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
| vintagechica |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 11:34:03 AM
Aunt George, I will be on your VA team in a few short weeks. Im working on my pincushions too!!!
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| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 06:15:10 AM
Well wont this be fun!!!??? I just spoke for an new chapter kit yesterday! I have had two people in the past two days contact me and go - WE HAVE TO GET ROLLING WITH OUR CHAPTER!!! A farmgirl's green market I am involved in has a great new kitchen for us to meet in. I will be teaching some classes and could NOT be more excited! I think pin keepers will be our first project for our sewing class for Future Farmgirls (two groups ages 8-10 and 11-up)! I will also be teaching basic hand sewing to young farmgirls (5-7) and their moms. This will be so great!!! Wow what timing!!! Can you hear me squealing???!!!!
Susan
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| BackyardTreasures |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 04:18:28 AM
I do not think I will be entering, but these are the cutest things. So nice that you shared directions for the jelly jar one. Now I will anxiously be waiting for the September issue even more.
Anne
www.homesteadblogger.com/BackyardTreasures |
| Photobugs |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 11:01:22 PM
I am definitly IN on this one! I have a great thing to use as a base.
Thanks MaryJane for a great challenge. So fun!
Not sure about our Chapter...we are having problems with meeting times...it seems everyone has gone to work in our group...so it is hard to find a time when we can get together.
Pamela
http://homesteadmercantile.blogspot.com/ |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 7:04:20 PM
The Clark County Farmgirls are definitely up to the challenge!!!
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 6:24:00 PM
Beverly- Ah- but couldn't you incorporate some tatting into a pin-keeper? ;)
Alee |
