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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 1:42:56 PM
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News and more news! Our oldest son, Sam, is here this week from Japan with his new wife, Natsue (married March 22). They’re an adorable couple. I’ll post photos from all the upcoming wedding festivities that we have planned for them before they go back home to Japan. They came to the states for Meg and Emil’s weddings, now it’s their turn for a celebration!
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 |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 4:11:47 PM
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I saw this posted down in "The Stitching and Crafting Room" as well! What a fabulous prize! And all of our "practice" pin keepers could become birthday and Christmas gifts for our friends and family. :) I can't wait to see what wonderful ideas people come up with!
Alee
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 4:24:59 PM
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Woo hoo!! Best plan on coming to Oregon, ladies, cause this chapter is going to win first prize!!
Love,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 4:37:12 PM
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How exciting! Must put my apron and thinking cap on!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
"A House Is A Home Where Love Dwells" |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 5:27:28 PM
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Congrats to your son on his new marriage. Looking forward to the wedding celebration photos!! Oh, and I am hard at work drawing up plans for the winningest pinkeeper! LOL....we Virginia Farmgirls want MJ, Meggie, Luke and baby here in Ole' Virginee for a fabulous crafting session!!! Oh, and Alee, love the idea of using practice pinkeepers as gifts. Perhaps when all is said and done we can do some pinkeeper swapping? Hmmm?????? hint, hint.
Love and blessings and lots of farmgirl hugs!!!
Georgann
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.wordpress.com/
My new apron's only blog!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 9:31:51 PM
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Oh how exciting...okay...Katiedid and I better start crafting!!! We really want MaryJane to come HERE!!!!
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 |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 9:36:50 PM
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I'm so excited about this contest - I just can't wait to see what all of you creative farmgirls come up with. I have the feeling that the world is about to see it's most amazing pinkeepers yet - I'm trying to envision what mine will be!
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 |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 10:06:58 PM
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I think us Utah gals need to stick together...like a tri-chapter area..heehee Of course you gals can Sunshine!!!! Lets come up with some hard to beat ideas girls!~
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 |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 05:13:31 AM
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Okay. I just read this and now I have to put on my creative hat and start making pinkeeps. I think that we Georgia gals need to pool our resources. We soooo would love to have MaryJane come to Atlanta! I'll even cook dinner for everyone if we win!! :)
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are. |
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
989 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 09:15:37 AM
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Aunt George-
What a wonderful idea! I think a pinkeeper swap would be a perfect idea after the contest is over!
Alee |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 09:34:44 AM
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Thought I would post over here as well....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
http://www.thesoapmaven.com
http://notquitejunecleaver.com
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 08:08:59 AM
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i want to join in too. now my dh will realize that other folks love pin cushions too. and besides i want mj to come to texas and meet all the great texas farmgirls. let the stitchin begin!
love
fran
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 08:23:35 AM
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Go VA FARMGIRLS!!!!!! WE WANT MARY JANE AND HER KIN HERE IN VIRGINIA!!!!!!!!!!! COME ON Va farmgirls, let's get our thinkin' caps on for the worlds bestest and mostest fun and beautifulest pinkeeps!!!!
Rah, Rah.....sisboombah!!!!!!! GOOOOOOooooooooo Virginia!!!! Oh, and Beverly.......you are an honorary VA Farmgirl!!!! Can we count Beverly? She is just across the border! LOL........pweety pweeeeeeze
LOL...Okay, I've lost it! LOL
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.wordpress.com/
My new apron's only blog!
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 10:32:02 AM
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I went out today to find a few cute little items to make into pinkeeps. There are quite a few lovely shops here in Cincinnati that have been the source of what will be a nice collection of them. Are we to take pictures and post them or send them to the farm? (the pictures.) I cannot wait to get home and start creating!
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 1:09:13 PM
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Thank you, Alee. Somehow I missed that. :)
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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idcityrose
True Blue Farmgirl
202 Posts
Rose
Idaho City
Idaho
USA
202 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 2:54:27 PM
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OK, the gauntlet has been thrown by Utahfarmgirl because we "Mountain Farmgirls" plan on winning...let the games begin!!
And....if we don't win an honorable mention will be wonderful too!
Ready...set...create!!!
We are never alone in the forest of Sisters! We "Mountain Farmgirls" are outstanding in our field! |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 3:03:07 PM
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You said it Rose! I already know what I'm going to make. Boy did this stir up a lot of excitement or what?! I can hardly sit still here. I'm starting it right after I get home from work!
We come from Nature, we go back to Nature; health & happiness in between requires intimacy with Nature. |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 4:46:10 PM
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My wheels are turning! Can't wait, I was needing a new project.Yeah, right.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 5:02:43 PM
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Hey!!! I still need some clarification...is it ANY pin keeper? Or pin keepers similar or inspired by those in the article? I have some ideas, but I want to make sure Im headed in the right direction.
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2007 : 05:31:22 AM
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Yes sunshine, I am wondering the same thing....do they have to have some kind of keeper under the actual cushion part?
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