| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 7:57:05 PM
I am excited to begin working on my merit badges and sharing my experiences with everyone! After much debating I was finally able to pick the top 4 badges I plan to accomplish first!
I chose….
1.Pampered Pets (Outpost)
-It’s important to me that my pets are healthy and will live a long happy life. Knowing what is best for them will allow me to enhance their life.
2. Bread Making (Farm Kitchen)
-I have always enjoyed cooking and now look forward to a better way of cooking.
3. Embroidery (Stitching and Crafting)
- Would love to make something special for my baby boy just like my Grandma Butters made for me.
4. Water Conservation (Cleaning Up)
- I love the idea of helping save the planet as well as help me save money on my bill.
With that in mind, what merit badges do you fellow farmgirls plan on accomplishing first? Or working towards right now? Any of them hold a special meaning that drives you to accomplish one over another?
Much luck and enjoyment in your merit badge experiences!
|
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Jokamartell |
Posted - Oct 01 2025 : 8:11:00 PM
Great job, Hillary!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Sep 29 2025 : 4:34:57 PM
Hilary I love those colors in your lap blanket, it is beautiful!!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
|
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Sep 29 2025 : 2:03:49 PM
Hilary, that looks wonderful! Congratulations on completing your beginner crochet badge!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Sep 27 2025 : 3:47:37 PM
Its beautiful, Hilary!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| KnyttWytch |
Posted - Sep 27 2025 : 2:50:34 PM
Thank you Heather and Jill 
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
| jillyd |
Posted - Sep 27 2025 : 2:30:04 PM
That looks fabulous, Hilary!!
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| nndairy |
Posted - Sep 26 2025 : 7:07:39 PM
That turned out wonderfully, Hilary!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
|
| KnyttWytch |
Posted - Sep 26 2025 : 1:10:51 PM
Yay! Just applied for my Crochet beginner level badge, I made a simple lap blanket.
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 29 2025 : 11:11:04 AM
Karen, thank you!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Jokamartell |
Posted - Aug 27 2025 : 9:11:41 PM
Krista, I found it at my local library.
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 27 2025 : 12:48:06 PM
She sounds like an amazing woman. I will have to check that book out too.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| jillyd |
Posted - Aug 26 2025 : 4:52:06 PM
Karen, I also read the book and loved it. I highly recommend it.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 25 2025 : 8:13:05 PM
That is amazing Karen, I am going to try to read the book. It sounds really good.
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!!
|
| Jokamartell |
Posted - Aug 25 2025 : 7:58:27 PM
I read a wonderful book titled Grandma Gatewood Walks. It is the story of Emma Gatewood. She walked the Appalachian Trail start to finish from May-September. Here are five things I learned about her.
1.Emma Gatewood was the first female that walked the Appalachian Trail.
2. She was 67 the first time she walked the trail.
3. She walked the trail 2 more times, once more at the age of 69, another walk through.
4.She also walked the 2,000 mile Oregon Trail.
5. She was the mother of 11 children and after 33 years of marriage, she divorced her horribly abusive husband.
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| jillyd |
Posted - Aug 23 2025 : 7:00:26 PM
I love your pictures, Debbie, especially the chicken. Some friends of ours have a gorgeous oil painting of a rooster that they have up on display in their barn. It looks wonderful there. It's hung really high so no animals can get at it. I'll be looking forward to seeing your oil paintings. I'm looking forward to getting back to working on badges once I'm finished a big sock spinning project.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| KnyttWytch |
Posted - Aug 22 2025 : 7:18:38 PM
They look great Debbie!
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 22 2025 : 4:18:47 PM
Thank you so much Krista. Me too!
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!!
|
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 22 2025 : 3:35:57 PM
Oh Debbie, those are beautiful! You did a wonderful job. I look forward to seeing what you create with oil paints.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 22 2025 : 2:32:57 PM
Here are my finished 4 Watercolors for my Intermediate Make it Pretty Badge. I have found that I need to relax and not stress over my art and I need lots of help with shading and blending. Next is a painting with oils for my expert badge, now that’s a challenge.
.jpg?v 6708619)
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!!
|
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 18 2025 : 10:34:25 AM
Thanks Denise! I am hoping once school starts again I will have some more free time to work on it. Yes it is macrame.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 18 2025 : 04:21:15 AM
Krista I look forward to seeing your flag when you finish. I may have missed it, is this macrame?
~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/
|
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 14 2025 : 1:34:58 PM
That's awesome, Krista! Congratulations!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 13 2025 : 3:17:07 PM
Yes exactly what Heather said. The books are what take me the longest, but I will finish all the tasks required for the first badge and then start the second set of tasks.
Way to go Heather on finishing the book! Hopefully you get time soon to apply for them.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| KnyttWytch |
Posted - Aug 13 2025 : 05:43:12 AM
Ah thank you!!
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
| nndairy |
Posted - Aug 12 2025 : 6:11:05 PM
They do have to be requested separately and you have to earn the beginner first. Sometimes though when working on them something takes longer (like reading a book) and the advanced gets finished first.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
|
