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| 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!
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Mar 28 2025 : 12:57:27 PM
Jill, around 14 inches by 32 inches.
Thanks Heather and Nancy.
Heather, I need to get some books for the badges too. Good luck with your second round of seeds.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Mar 27 2025 : 2:29:34 PM
Sounds so cool, Krista! Can't wait to see it!
Nancy 8352
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| nndairy |
Posted - Mar 26 2025 : 7:32:28 PM
Can't wait to see it, Krista!
I have some books from the lending library I'm reading and I'm starting some seeds for the garden - for the second time. The first try didn't go very well.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| jillyd |
Posted - Mar 26 2025 : 3:48:52 PM
Wow! That sounds ambitious, Krista! What size are you going to make 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 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Mar 26 2025 : 12:20:17 PM
How are your badges coming along? I just ordered the supplies I need to make my expert level macrame badge. I am getting so excited to get started. I am hoping to have it finished before July since it will be an American flag.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| churunga |
Posted - Mar 08 2025 : 12:02:01 AM
Well . . . I could definitely cut down on watching youtube videos and playing games on my phone . . . I guess.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Mar 07 2025 : 1:36:09 PM
Heather, the UFOs always seem to take over lol!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Mar 07 2025 : 11:12:46 AM
Marie, we do need more hours in a day! There never seems to be enough time!
Nancy 8352 |
| nndairy |
Posted - Mar 05 2025 : 12:41:32 PM
I'm working on some UFO's as well and need to revisit my list to see what project to start next.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Mar 05 2025 : 12:04:02 PM
Nancy, those sound great! I can't wait until spring arrives and I can get some more outdoor time. I want to do some garden badges this year.
I agree Marie! We need more hours in the day.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| churunga |
Posted - Mar 04 2025 : 7:35:03 PM
Lots of aspirations. So little time.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Mar 03 2025 : 5:42:57 PM
Hi, All! I am making a list of badges to work on. I want to do some of the ones that get me outdoors more. I would like to finish the Bird badge, the Tree badge, and work on the Civic Heritage badge. I am continuing to work on my UFOs. . .there seem to be a never-ending supply of those! I want to keep learning and doing!
Nancy 8352 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Mar 03 2025 : 2:22:48 PM
How are your badges coming for the year? I have my list of badges I want to work on this year, I just need to get started. I think this summer my kids will start working on their badges as well!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Feb 27 2025 : 9:08:47 PM
Marie - My Granddaughter loves to do both. I'll bet that she would love to combine them in a project as she is also very creative! Thanks for the info and idea!
Nancy 8352 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 24 2025 : 1:02:34 PM
Debbie, I was wondering the same thing the other day. Thank you for getting that clarified. I am going to work on that badge this year.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| churunga |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 6:53:42 PM
I do both and whether one is faster than another all depends on what is being made and how it drapes. Crochet produces a stiffer cloth than knitting. Knit is good for large pieces of clothing because it drapes very well. Crochet is better for three dimensional objects such as dolls and amigurumi. The big trend this year is mixing knit and crochet in the same project.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 5:42:52 PM
I understand reading things wrong Heather believe me. I want to knit socks again so Maria is helping me. Over the years I have made 5 pairs of socks for others now I want a pair. Oh but it is amazing how much I have forgotten and that’s because I am so much older now. I can crochet and knit, I love knitting but crochet is faster. Right?
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“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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| nndairy |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 5:31:43 PM
That's beautiful, Debbie! I've never tried needlepoint before, but I had a similar experience when I was trying to learn to crochet. I was reading the book wrong and having so much trouble. I figured out the basics of knitting and told my mom I was DONE with crochet I'll just be a knitter. We then spent a couple hours on the phone and I finally got the hang of it. Now I LOVE to crochet and only knit once in a while.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:47:40 PM
Thank you Wanda Sue.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“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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| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:46:44 PM
Very pretty Debbie, congratulations on finishing.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:45:57 PM
Okay, Debbie thank for your help.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“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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| debbieklann |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:31:18 PM
I understood it to be 3 books in each category.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:30:03 PM
I have a question. I am working on my Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rythmatic beginner badge.
It says using my library or books I own, pick out 3 in 3 categories: fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Then read them. They mean I only need to read 1 book in each category for this badge correct?
Thank you
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“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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| debbieklann |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 12:58:38 PM
That is really pretty! I don’t understand needlepoint, either. Congratulations!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 12:54:05 PM
I did not post this as a UFO before but it surely is. I just recently finished it after over 5 years. I struggled with Needlepoint as I had never had done it before. I can embroider and cross stitch but needlepoint eluded me! I was so frustrated I went to a friend at the Library where I worked and ask for her help. I still did not get it and she was flabbergasted and could not understand why I was not getting it and she gave up, rightly so. Finally I set down late last year and just really followed the pattern and guess what it clicked. Here is the finished piece waiting to be framed.
I am proud that I finally finished it.
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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
“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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