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| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Apr 23 2007 : 08:30:59 AM
OH MY!!!! More later...gotta go read!! It is just beautiful...like we expected any less! I am squealing...can you hear me????
Susan
http://www.thesoapmaven.com
http://notquitejunecleaver.com
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - May 13 2007 : 4:35:29 PM
Guess what I got for Mother's Day? You guessed right...YeaH!!!!!!Even took it to the soccer tournament today! What a great book. I cannot wait to start on some new things. I even got my own copy of the first book. Well, I guess the library copy can go visit other homes now!!! Sometimes my husband knows just the right thing for me! |
| CutiePatootieFarmgirl |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 10:40:19 AM
You're welcome Grace! It was such a pleasure getting to talk to you!
Theresa |
| katmom |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 09:47:44 AM
Yeahhhhhhhh!
my MJF book came on Wednesday.......& signed no less!
When I got home from work very late last night....I could not resist peeking through it....
How cooooool.
Thanx to Theresa for handleing my order & her good sence of humor.....
Luv the book & staff over @ MJF.
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
| Norma |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 2:33:18 PM
Hello Everyone! I received my book on Monday, along with my box of Farmgirl notecards. The box was sitting by the back gate, thankfully, because if they'd put it inside the gate, my little pot-bellied pig, Willie, would probably have opened it himself!! 
To everyone at MJF, you have done ANOTHER OUTSTANDING job of producing an absolutely beautiful book! Everything about it is perfect -- the photography, the instructions, the stories....everything! And those notecards are really great as well! My farmgirl hat's off to you all!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Hugs,
Norma |
| mkmomus |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 06:59:24 AM
Denise,
I love the book too. Did you get a new magazine or the stitching one that they show on the site?
Merle |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 06:43:06 AM
WOW! That's what I'm saying to describe this book. I got it yesterday but had so much going on that I didn't get to look at it until late last night and finished looking early this morning. This is a wonderful book. I think I may order a couple more for my daughters. And I received the latest magazine too.
Haven't had much chance to look at that but if it's anything like the book I'm sure I'll be back ordering the rest.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - May 08 2007 : 5:33:42 PM
How very exciting!!!!! I just received my MaryJane's Stitching Room book today! It came sooooo fast! Signed to...priceless. I love the Yo Yo pages!!!! Just learning how to make them! Now I need to go sit in my little vintage trailer and dream away! THANK YOU BUNCHES MaryJane!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
"Cherish the memories and in our hearts they shall live forever" |
| CFlohe |
Posted - May 04 2007 : 06:40:38 AM
I really thought I'd never learn how to crochet. After I finally figured it out the other day after I got my MaryJanes Stitchery Room book I finished one dishcloth and started another one. I like them alot more than dishcloths I've knitted. Like you Libbie I can't wait to start making lots of other crocheted items.
Cheryl
cheryls-life-at-the-farm.blogspot.com |
| Libbie |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 11:29:29 PM
I'm so glad to hear the review of the crochet instructions.! I can knit, but I don't know how to crochet, and I want to learn - I'm excited to try. I have these visions of lovely crocheted edges on pillowcases, skirts... oh, the list is endless!!!
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 |
| JenniferJuniper |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 09:45:03 AM
Mine came today! And, best yet, it was waiting on my front porch when I came home from the thrift store with a bag full of 1/2-off cotton workshirts to be repurposed for sewing projects!
Oh happy day!! |
| CFlohe |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 09:42:19 AM
I just love MaryJane's new Stitching Room book! I read every page of it yesterday and really enjoyed it. I decided to try her directions for crocheting last night. I've never been able to get past the foundation chain on crocheting and that was even with a Crocheting for Dummies book or something like that! Well, I tried MaryJane's directions last night and even though I still couldn't get the part where you turn it after the foundation chain and start a row I was inspired and determined enough to find a way to learn so I tried a crochet tutorial online that I've tried before but this time I think I got it! After it looked like it might have finally clicked for me I started a simple dishcloth and after the first 3 rows I still have 35 stitches! This might all seem silly to some of you but I've tried to learn this for years. Thank you Mary Jane! Now I can attempt some of the projects in your book. I also want to try tatting, never would have thought I'd try that but your directions make it look easy enough for someone like me to learn.
Cheryl
cheryls-life-at-the-farm.blogspot.com |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 11:29:35 AM
I ordered mine today..told hubby that that was what i wanted for mother's day from him and the kids. So I'm anxiously awaiting it.:0)
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 10:14:07 AM
Katelyn (littlegreen) I e-mailed you a website that has instructions for shuttle tatting and all sorts of supplies......
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Bee Haven Acres
http://beehavenacres.blogspot.com/
http://beehavenmaven.blogspot.com/ |
| CFlohe |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 09:44:43 AM
Theresa said that my book was being sent out last Thursday so I was hoping so much for it to get to me yesterday. I was over at my Mom and Dad's and my son called and said 2 packages came so I ran home and opened them but one was a book I ordered off ebay and the other was a John Deere manual for my husband. I was so disappointed! But.... around dinnertime the ups truck came and brought my book!! It is so beautiful!!! I had to look through it quickly last night but I brought it with me to my son's Tuesday school so I'm going to read it thoroughly while I hang out here today. Thank you so much Theresa for getting it to me so quickly and thank you Mary Jane for signing it! I can't wait to try out the crochet lessons. I've had such a mental block when it gets to where you've made the foundation chain and then turn it and start the first row. I think the pictures and directions on here will get me past that point.
Cheryl
cheryls-life-at-the-farm.blogspot.com |
| sunshine |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 09:06:01 AM
it has needle tatting instructions not shuttle
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
| littlegreen |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 09:05:20 AM
I am soo jealous! I have been reading this thread (get it? ) and looking at the cover of the book on Amazon and I want it!! We are low in funds this summer, if you know what I mean, as hubby is working from home starting his own business, and therefor not getting paid... So now I'm on a monthly budget... so so so sad... I should have paid and preordered last year!!!
But post your projects as you finish them as it is already on my Christmas list and I will be checkin' out the local bookstores and libraries to see if I can at least get a peek at it!!!
Does it actually have instructions for tatting? I bought a shuttle but have yet to find someone to teach me how to use it! Oh let me know all about it!!
www.littlegreendesigns.com ~ handbound blank books, purses, jewelry, and other fun stuff for the naturist in you! |
| Justimagine |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 06:03:45 AM
You're all making me want this book soooo bad...and I've already got so many projects going I don't know what to work on first! This sounds like a "gotta have it", though! I might have to drop a hint or two for "Mother's Day"... lol Kate~
"...out of the heart flow the wellsprings of life"
Proverbs 4:23
See what's springing up from Kate's heart today at www.kate-wells.com |
| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - Apr 29 2007 : 3:17:18 PM
OOOhhhh. I am so excited...mine came yesterday and I just got home today to find it. So...if I am not online in the next few days it is because I have my nose buried in my new book. It's the little things that really make a day wonderful!
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Bee Haven Acres
http://beehavenacres.blogspot.com/
http://beehavenmaven.blogspot.com/ |
| Sweet Harvest Homestead |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 7:33:13 PM
Ooops,
I just posted this on the Across the fence forum.
Oh well, Mine came today! It is great.
Lindy
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 12:52:23 PM
Oh, Mine came on Friday. What a treasure of a book. Nice pattern, Sunshine and nice mention of your business.
I want to make the apron and the yo-yo pillow, but I have never made them so small before. I need to loacte a kinkos to get my pattern blown up. Such a shame that CopyMax went out of business.
I have only had the chance to skim through it all and just started the deper, full reading. I lvoe the columns on real people and the website links.
Another beautiful book to add to the shelf and pull off often to use.
Country girl in NE PA |
| sunshine |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 12:36:08 PM
Mine came today yeah. I only ordered 1 to 2 weeks ago so it looks like we all should be getting them soon. Those that ordered of course.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Apr 27 2007 : 7:50:14 PM
Mine came!!! Oh my gosh..I have skimmed it and let Katiedid skim it too...after all my tribe is in bed tonight I plan to deep read it...it is WONDERFUL!!!
Hey...huge picture of our libbie with Julie bell (who is holding a basket of squash blossoms)..a whole page picture...both in aprons looking so adorable!!! And a nice mention of Sunshine and lots more..oh my gosh
I ordered a towel too..holy cow..best I have felt. I will be ordering more. They are just the way I like them. I need new towels...so on payday more will be ordered for sure. I wanted to try out just one first. I am WAY impressed with the quality!!! I will need new sheets after that of course..heehee
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| newheart |
Posted - Apr 27 2007 : 5:11:42 PM
I got my stitching book today also.. All signed by MaryJane, I was thrilled to goodness.. I can not put it down....I have browsed through it 3x's now.. time to start reading it.....
Newheart... |
| Aunt George |
Posted - Apr 26 2007 : 7:19:09 PM
Went to Kinkos tonight and got the new MJ's pattern blown up. I will be sewing up one of those beauties real soon!! It cost me about $4 to have it blown up on two sheets. So it is about $2 per sheet.
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Apr 26 2007 : 7:14:06 PM
I can't wait to get my copy. I'm going to wait and buy it at the Past Blessings sale. Alee -- the last time I was in Kinko's they used the blueprint machine to copy my apron patter for me. It came out all in once piece -- worked great!
Visit my Etsy shop at http://therusticcottage.etsy.com OR www.annarosetta.com |
