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Carol
Moderator/MaryJane's Design Diva
452 Posts
Carol
Moscow
Idaho
USA
452 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 08 2007 : 12:52:44 PM
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Hi girls.
Naomi, you'll be glad to know your pinkeeper is posted now. You can see it in the gallery. (http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/contest/gallery.html) CUTE! Our publisher is managing this contest for us and we don't actually post them here at the farm, so if you send in an entry and don't see it posted within a few days, be sure to let us know and we'll follow up.
Thanks!
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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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2007 : 08:32:19 AM
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Sunshine, thanks for the link to the pin cushion group. What clever ideas! I love the birds, the cupcakes, the little penny-rug look ones, so much fun! I did stumble upon a discussion on filling. Most were saying they used poly fiberfill, but it seems to me poly tends to "bind" pins and needles rather than give them a surface to glide through. Some said rice, most said sand was too fine. One suggested coffee grounds (new not wet used ones!). Just curious on everyone's thought here. I have made little ones from scraps of old quilts for years and just used pices of warm and natural (a cotton batting for quilting.) Thoughts or ideas on stuffing?
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2007 : 12:51:32 PM
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What about using lanolinized wool as a filler? I know running a pin through your hair can help it glide through tough fabrics. Or do you think it would have a funky odor after a while?
Alee |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2007 : 2:39:45 PM
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Thank you so much Carol!I am so glad that the image went through OK!
Cheers,
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2007 : 11:12:51 PM
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I just looked at all the darling pinkeepers, they are truly works of the heart.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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Sarah Blue
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Sierra Mountains
California
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 09:25:41 AM
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I just checked the pinkeep gallery and, Nikki, your entry is soooo pretty!
"i believe in god, only i spell it nature." - frank lloyd wright
http://www.myspace.com/svgrrrl |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 12:09:26 PM
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Wow Ladies! How is the Farm going to pick a winner?! They are all so great!!
Alee |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 1:44:33 PM
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they are all very nice..so come on gals..get those needles to working. I just know that there is even more talent to be shown!! I know this because I have been seeing some awesome aprons and mini aprons, etc on here..so hey..hop on the pinkeep crafting wagon..and show us what ya got!Inquiring minds wanna know..or rather see ..so come on gals.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
visit me at:
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and at www.stliving.net
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CountryChick
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
MICHIGAN
56 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2007 : 05:45:38 AM
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Thank you Sara Blue for your kind words. All of the pinkeepers are so wonderful, I agree with Alee "How will the farm pick a winner?":)
Tina, I can't wait to see more pinkeepers, too.
Nikki |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 03:35:04 AM
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I was just checking out the pinkeep gallery......WOW....they are all so beautiful!! CountryChick.....FAB!!!!!!! Of course they are all wonderful, but WOW....is the one a real flowering bulb?
I'm just blown away with the creativity!! Still working on mine. So many ideas....so little time!!!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 07:15:07 AM
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i am still working on mine as well, also i cant remember how to enter. is there info on the site or a place to go where you submit. does it have to be in a certain format to be viewed.
thanks
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 07:20:28 AM
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okay,
i went to the beginning of the thread and found the answer to my questions. i'm back to my pincushion now, time is getting short!
good luck to all of us, this is fun.
thanks
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 09:29:37 AM
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Ok, I emailed my pinkeep! I went for practical, rather than purty!! It is something that I will use for many years and my grandmother would have loved one of these. Done completely from recycled or thrifted items!! Just trying to stay real to who I am.....Repurposing is what I do!!!
It ain't the purtiest, but it is who I am!
LOL
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
"Made With Love" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 2:49:44 PM
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Aunt George-
I am sure your pinkeeper is really great and in true Farmgirl fashion! I can't wait to see it! I know it can take a day or so to get the photo onto the gallery, though!
Just some quick links to the contest rules and gallery since this topic is many pages long now :)
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/contest/gallery.html
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/contest/index.html
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 06:39:06 AM
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what wonderful 'pinkeeps'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 06:40:54 AM
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i found the 'sewing book' pinkeep to be a scream! what a wonderful idea! they are all fabulous!!! xo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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CountryChick
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
MICHIGAN
56 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 07:20:03 AM
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I just Love! Love! Love! the chicken pinkeep. Way to go Kansas girls!
Nikki |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 7:27:58 PM
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Count down for pinkeepers! 7 days left to get your entries in!!!!! (Deadline is July 1.) If you have any questions about an entry not showing up in our contest gallery, please e-mail carol@maryjanesfarm.org
Happy Stitchin'! |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 9:27:39 PM
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i have submitted my pincushion by email, but it keeps coming back to me as undeliverable?
i will try again tomorrow, but here is a pic of what i have entered, hope it isnt a huge pic, i havent done this in a while.![]() 
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 04:34:04 AM
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Frannie- Beautiful!! I love the picture in the center. That look just says "I dare you to stick a pin here!" (I sure wouldn't!) Great job!
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
www.madrekarin.etsy.com
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com |
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littlegreen
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Katelyn
Spanish Fork
UT
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 08:41:40 AM
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I sent in my entry last night... should be up in a day or two, this is sooo exciting!! I am on a pinkeeper making kick now!! they've all been so beautiful!!!
www.littlegreendesigns.com ~ handbound blank books, purses, jewelry, and other fun stuff for the naturist in you! |
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