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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 28 2005 : 12:01:25 PM
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Sorry Carol, my fingers were thinking faster than my mind! I just didn't want to miss out!
Sisterhood of the Traveling Art and Apron....
I'm not 40 something, I'm 39.95 plus shipping and handling! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2005 : 5:30:21 PM
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Annie...congratulations on the new one coming!! That is so exciting!!!
I am in Manti. (middle of the state almost exactly!) Did I read in BWH that you are in 29 palms?? My cousin lives there...her husband is military too. If you meet a blond named Tami who is about 34 let me know..bet it is her! haha
Do you know yet if your new one is a girl or a boy?? How fun!!! So glad you are here!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
287 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 12:50:43 PM
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Thank you! Yes, we're here in the lovely (HA) desert. We can't wait to get back home. I will keep my eye out for Tami, though I don't get to base much (we chose to live in town, instead of military housing--much quieter this way).
The Baby '06 model will be a surprise as to gender, just like Olga was. There are too few wonderful surprises these days, anyway. I'm going to stitch up some boy things, though, just in case. For some reason daddy just can't allow a little boy to wear big sister's hand-me-downs. ;)
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 1:54:25 PM
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You know, Tami could be off base too, I am not even sure. I think the baby being a surprize is so fun. I didn't know which sex my two "homemade sons" were ahead of time..although I did guess right both times..and the other 5 are adopted. Good idea to be prepared with some boy stuff..men are funny like that!!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
417 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2005 : 05:48:12 AM
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Diane,
Did you email or snail mail the list out?
If you emailed it, I havent received it yet.
Thanks
"If more of us valued good food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world place."
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2005 : 10:35:41 AM
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Annie,
I am dying to read the series on "Starting Over" I just purchsed my first Backwoods Home and love it. Is there anyway of getting a photo copy of each installement? I checked the web and they aren't on there. I wanted to see if anyone had them before I plunk down the extra money for back issues.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2005 : 10:44:24 AM
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They have been wonderful!!! Jackie clay is one of my heros for sure!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
287 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2005 : 2:00:31 PM
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Oh, the Starting Over series is WONDERFUL. Jackie is an incredible woman, and the envy of most of us at the office. She certainly is an inspiration to me and my husband, and I know many others. I am editing the 7th installment of Starting Over now. Im afraid photo copies of articles are not available. The only circumstance we offer them is when a back issue is out of print and the article hasn't been released in some other format (anthology, cd-rom, etc.) and there is no other way to get the article. When the series is over, I believe we'll be updating the Jackie Clay CD-rom with this series in its entirety, so if you want to wait a while, you could get the articles that way. Of course, Jackie is still going strong on this series, and she has a lot to do on her new homestead, so I don't see an end in sight. :) Back issues are only $5 each, though, pretty cheap as far as most magazines go. If you call the office 800-835-2418, they'll help you get just the issues with the Starting Over series (she may have missed an issue or two, I can't recall). The Ask Jackie section is my other favorite part of the magazine. I always learn so much from her!
Don't mean to ramble on about this, and sorry I seem to have hijacked this post. I love my job. :)
To keep it a little on topic, I am going to have a quilt article in there soon. Probably for next winter's issue. I'm going to do a project quilt. Maybe I'll use some of the charm squares and quilt blocks we exchange here. :)
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2005 : 11:11:19 AM
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Anyone who wants to participate in the QUILT BLOCK SWAP (not to be confused with the charm exchange, that is a different animal) email your request to the MJF crew at... quilts@maryjanesfarm.org.
They will be handling lists and info, starting sometime later.
NOTE: A Block Swap is the exchange of usually 12" x 12" pieced quilt blocks between participants.Most often they are signed and dated.It takes a lot of work so be prepared, if you receive a block you have to return a block! |
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2005 : 10:59:38 AM
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So if you recieve a block you return a block, I get it. I'm glad you said something 'cause I signed up for this and I wasn't quite sure how to go about it. I signed up through MJF and I got a response that I was added to the list, but is it OK that I haven't recieved a list yet? Just want to make sure I'm not missing something. I'm happy to clean out a little of my fabric and of course recieve some fun stuff that I may not have found on my own.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com www.sisterhood.sqrlbee.com
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bluelavender45
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
mary
league city
tx
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2005 : 9:11:18 PM
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You can make beautiful fast quilts with 12 1/2 inch squares. If you can't hand quilt the easiest way to go is tying the middle of each blocks with a piece of yarn. I've made several that way. Bluelavender
Let life be more of a dance and less of a battle. |
Edited by - bluelavender45 on Sep 11 2005 9:17:16 PM |
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bluelavender45
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
mary
league city
tx
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2005 : 07:48:24 AM
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If you would like to see some of my quilting projects you can log on to http://bluelavender45.myphotoalbum.com I still have many more ufo's and am working on a Christmas wall hanging right now. I have to make about 30 more Sunbonnet Sue 8" blocks to complete two twin size quilts. The two quilts made out of big squares were made with 12 1/2 inch squares that were tied in the middle and corner of each block. I was able to finish the two quilts in one month. Bluelavender45
Let life be more of a dance and less of a battle. |
Edited by - bluelavender45 on Sep 12 2005 07:50:53 AM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2005 : 08:19:11 AM
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Beautiful Mary!! You are sure talented!!! I LOVE the sunbonnet sues..always planned to do a quilt like that and havn't gotten around to it yet. I am a slow quilter..but always have one going! Loved seeing your work!!!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2005 : 08:55:25 AM
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Mary -- just beautiful!! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing with us.
"If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you are lucky enough!" |
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QuiltingQueen
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Jane
La Porte
Indiana
USA
104 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2005 : 12:42:17 PM
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Mary,
Wow! You must be a busy lady...thanks for sharing your projects with us! I really enjoy getting to see what others are quilting. Happy stitching!
Jane
"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action." ~ Mother Teresa |
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2005 : 08:43:47 AM
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Well........after seeing bluelavendar's quilts I am inspired to share some of mine also. You can view them at http://quilt8305.myphotoalbum.com
I am anxiously awaiting the start of the quilt block swap.
Mary
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. Wm. James |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
2173 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2005 : 09:38:55 AM
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Beautiful, Mary!! And.. I love it that your hubby is "holder of the quilts". 
**** Love is the great work - though every heart is first an apprentice. - Hafiz
Set a high value on spontaneous kindness. - Samuel Johnson****
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2005 : 09:46:46 AM
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To the two Marys...beautiful work. You both are so talented! Thanks for sharing!
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2005 : 10:19:59 AM
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Mary and Mary-beautiful work!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2005 : 07:57:17 AM
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So...........can anyone tell me the status of the quilt block swap? Is it going to happen?
Mary
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. Wm. James |
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QuiltingQueen
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Jane
La Porte
Indiana
USA
104 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2005 : 12:52:16 PM
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Mary,
I got an e-mail from the new girl at the farm who is organizing the lists. She thanked me and everyone for our patience and said she is going to be gone this coming week, and she'll get to work on the lists when she gets back. I'm hoping that means it'll be soon.
In the meantime, there's a nice person who wants to swap one-on-one for 6-inch Christmas blocks. I told her I'd swap one with her. It was quick and fun to create. Since, on my end, I'm just receiving just one block, I figure I'll add to it a bit and maybe some borders, and make a cute, Christmasy pillow. You can check it out in the stitching room area of the forum.
Jane
"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action." ~ Mother Teresa |
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2005 : 1:02:02 PM
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Jane,
Thanks for the tip and the great idea for a quick Christmas decoration/gift/whatever. I will definitely check it out.
Mary
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. Wm. James |
Edited by - quilt8305 on Oct 01 2005 1:02:27 PM |
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2005 : 08:58:43 AM
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OK. I have received my list for the quilt block swap, but have some questions. What are the guidelines to follow? I know the block is to be 12 1/2 inches unfinished, and I see some people have requested specific colors. Is everyone going to make the same block or one of their choice? Does anyone think that 26 names are too many and the list should be split in half? Twelve or thirteen blocks is enough for one quilt. Should we have a deadline e.g. this time next year? That would be approximatly a block a month if the list were split. I assume everyone is going to sign and date their block - I hope so. I have sent all these questions to Kate in a separate e-mail. I am anxious to hear your thoughts.
Mary The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. Wm. James |
Edited by - quilt8305 on Oct 10 2005 7:17:46 PM |
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2005 : 11:16:38 AM
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Ok I thought it was to be a 12" block not a 12 1/2" block. i've cut all mine already. I don't think I can change it, I certainly don't have enough fabric to start over again. Can someone state the guide lines so everyone knows what to do. Sorry but everyone gets a 12" block from me.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com www.sisterhood.sqrlbee.com
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Quilt Block swap NEW INFO page 6 bottom |
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Quilt Block swap NEW INFO page 6 bottom
