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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16394 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16394 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 1:47:49 PM
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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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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 3:08:34 PM
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what fun!
Gotta put on my creative thinking cap now and I might join in and create something.:0)
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 3:15:48 PM
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Hot Dog!! I already had a pinkeeper started!!! Woo Hoo......this is a great, great opportunity. AND I sure hope we VA farmgirls can win a crafting visit!! I'll do my best to get ya'll to visit us here with my best effort!!
Also looking forward to the pinkeeper issue!!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.wordpress.com/
My new apron's only blog!
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
1573 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 3:27:00 PM
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| Can I fly out there for a visit if you win GeorgeAnn???? |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 3:45:33 PM
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Oh, my. I have to check out the deadline for this contest. My group of ladies is called the Chat and Craft group, but I never officially changed it from the Busy Bee Club. Hmm.. I wonder if they are up to the challenge.
Country girl in NE PA |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 4:06:51 PM
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This is such a wonderful contest! What a perfect prize- Having a crafting workshop with MaryJane, Megan, Stella and Luke! It'll be lots of fun making pin keepers and picking just the right one to submit and we can give the others that we create to our friends and family for Christmas presents!
Alee
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 4:10:02 PM
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Debi and Bev, got plenty of room for you to hole up here if VA wins!! The rules say 20 can come to the craft session!! I was just taking a nap and dreamed up a pin keep. I've been looking at the base of this here thing for a while not knowing which direction to go with it, then it came to me in the dream! LOL.......Well, we'll see how my dream translates to the needle! LOL
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.wordpress.com/
My new apron's only blog!
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 6:24:00 PM
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Beverly- Ah- but couldn't you incorporate some tatting into a pin-keeper? ;)
Alee |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2007 : 11:01:22 PM
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I am definitly IN on this one! I have a great thing to use as a base.
Thanks MaryJane for a great challenge. So fun!
Not sure about our Chapter...we are having problems with meeting times...it seems everyone has gone to work in our group...so it is hard to find a time when we can get together.
Pamela
http://homesteadmercantile.blogspot.com/ |
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BackyardTreasures
True Blue Farmgirl
189 Posts
Anne
Connecticut
USA
189 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 04:18:28 AM
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I do not think I will be entering, but these are the cutest things. So nice that you shared directions for the jelly jar one. Now I will anxiously be waiting for the September issue even more.
Anne
www.homesteadblogger.com/BackyardTreasures |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 06:15:10 AM
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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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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 11:34:03 AM
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Aunt George, I will be on your VA team in a few short weeks. Im working on my pincushions too!!!
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 05:59:49 AM
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I am just SO excited about this one - I can't WAIT to see what you all are coming up with - and did you know that you can download some examples??? Check these out: http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/contest/pattern_new.pdf
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
4877 Posts |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 06:33:36 AM
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Yep! I just wanted to make sure that even the farmgirls that don't have the book (yet!) could check out some inspiration...
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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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 08:03:50 AM
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Eren.....YAY!! Ok VA Farmgirls, we need to unite into a big VA Farmgirl Chapter and have a central meeting to work on our pinkeeps together!! We can travel around to different towns and have our meet and greets!!!
Anyone for it? WE can wait until Eren gets here oh, and Nance.....are you here or in France?
Rosemary, I know you will be there and we might just all have to travel to Sheila's area....it is very difficult for her to get out.
hugs and stitches and pin keep wishes!!! We want MJ and her clan here in VA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.wordpress.com/
My new apron's only blog!
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 09:46:18 AM
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Is the contest for any pin keeper? Any style? Or just similar to those in the book? Just want to clarify for myself. Thanks!
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
Visit me anytime at my blog:
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Sarah Blue
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Sierra Mountains
California
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2007 : 10:14:35 AM
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Okay girls, first of all I can NOT take credit for this pin cushion. It was purchased at a crafts fair. I absolutely love it and just wanted to share it with you to add to your list of ideas. The bottom tier is velvet and the ruffles, piping and top tier are taffeta. It has a heavy base filled with flax seeds (not sure, but the feel is wonderful). To top it off, there is lavender inside somewhere so it smells like a sachet! Do you love it too?
"i believe in god, only i spell it nature." - frank lloyd wright
http://www.myspace.com/svgrrrl |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 2:41:40 PM
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I think the contest is to come up with the most creative pin keeper that you can. I might be wrong, but I think anything goes!
Alee |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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