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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl

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Georgann
Midlothian VA
1476 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  05:33:22 AM  Show Profile
All you costumers....ya gotta see this site:

http://www.recollections.biz/

She has a Victorian Apron on this site that is gorgeous!!

Just wanted to share!
G


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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl

687 Posts



687 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  05:58:47 AM  Show Profile
Bees without borders...cool!

Crunchy crafty goodness and psychoses...;-)http://nashbabe.blogspot.com
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl

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1573 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  06:36:13 AM  Show Profile
I love Bees without Borders too!
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl

634 Posts

Sarah
New London Missouri
USA
634 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  06:48:13 AM  Show Profile  Send MustangSuzie a Yahoo! Message
I like Simply Bee

[size=1]Blessings....
Sarah


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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl

1894 Posts

Sheryl-lyn
Calverton NY
USA
1894 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  07:03:48 AM  Show Profile
I like Bees without borders and Sewing Bees. How are you all today?
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl

3003 Posts

Bonne
Littleton CO
USA
3003 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  07:12:08 AM  Show Profile
I want the DanceHall Gal get-up in purple, Georgann! LOL

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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9439 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9439 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  08:29:15 AM  Show Profile
Woohoo Bonne,
Was that the dark purple or lighter colored one?
They have some beautiful stuff but to rich for my blood. I'll have to stick to making my own.
Maybe my daughter will let me post a picture of the gown she's making for the Autumn Ball she and my son are going to in November. I'm not sure how close she is to having it finished. I only see her whisk by with it once in a while when she 's working on it and then I do see some of the embellishments when we are out shopping.

"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."

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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl

2436 Posts

Kathie
Thonotosassa Florida
USA
2436 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  09:10:29 AM  Show Profile
i think i'm leaning towards something with out Borders too..
That really is what we are..
We are crossing every State line..

Aside from that I'm fine I think with what ever we choose..
I'm with E. though.. i'd really rather it not be too Cutsey or Corny..



In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself..
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl

430 Posts

Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  09:47:42 AM  Show Profile  Send BlueApple an AOL message
How does one join and could someone explain the group a bit? I've searched but am coming up empty. Thank you!
Julia

Julia
BlueApple Farm
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl

3003 Posts

Bonne
Littleton CO
USA
3003 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  10:05:48 AM  Show Profile
Read some of the "original" Apron Sew along~last few pages is when it all started. Just a matter of emailing Bev (Bee Maven Haven)

I have to give huge kudos to anyone that enjoys sewing fancy costumes & garb. I HATE dealing with those slippery fabrics and difficult trims. It's a definite "detail-oriented lovers" task.
I'm all about quick and shortcuts~LOL I have a love/hate relationship with sewing. If it's too detailed, and doesn't go together just right, it gets wadded up and tossed across the room~therefore I avoid projects that are going to frustrate me. The funny thing when people hear you can sew they always seem to offer up, "can you alter something for me? or fix this zipper ? " Ummm......take it to a tailor?

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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9439 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9439 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  10:25:20 AM  Show Profile
I know what you're saying . My daughter and I get that all the time. Of course for some of the older ladies 70's and up we do it. Some of them have a wealth of information they will share when talking to them and something like altering clothes will get them started on how much they used to sew or what they made and patterns they have around somewhere.

"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."

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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl

919 Posts

Cheryl
Magalia CA
USA
919 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  10:37:57 AM  Show Profile
May I join in too?
Cheryl

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  12:14:39 PM  Show Profile
For those that are just popping in and didn't read all the pages over at the other topic..... thought you may enjoy reading the "history of the bee" so you can see the reasons behind some of us wanting to use it as part of our chapter identity.

Elizabeth (botanicalbath) was kind enough to post this info for us and I'm just bumping it forward for others to enjoy


bee

The bee is a sign of industry, creativity, wealth, diligence and eloquence. The Egyptians used it as a symbol of regal power. In armory, it is used to represent well-governed industry. The Emperor Napoleon gave the bee considerable importance in the French armory by adopting it as his personal badge. They also appeared on the mantle and pavilion around the armorial bearings of the empire, as well as on his coronation mantle. The bee is undoubtedly the most popular insect found in heraldry, and even the beehive occurs often as a crest.



Stephanie

"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  12:40:06 PM  Show Profile
I'm fond of "Simply Bee"

and the SLOGAN could be:"Without Borders"


This is only an example....NOT saying this is the name..just throwing out some visuals...I've also got the sewing machine graphics that I'll post so if any other graphics people out there want to play they can..

I like these "old typewriter style" fonts..guess they remind me of typing class and that modern manual machine!! So cool that I can now go download every variation of it under the sun!

Also, the bee can be tinted with a bit of color which would also be dynamite!




Or as a transparent gif...



These are graphics that I designed using the bee graphic that Elizabeth (botanicalbath) posted on the other thread...here is the original bee is anyone wants to play with it...

Okie doke.....more to come...



"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  12:51:38 PM  Show Profile
Here's the example using "Bee Stitching"



and the transparent gif




Stephanie


"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  12:55:29 PM  Show Profile
Here's the Robert Kaufman "Bee Clover" fabric we talked about using for our chapter aprons on the other topic...with as many ladies that are signing up we can purchase a bolt of it easily..

again...not saying this IS the fabric but we have discussed it..


Stephanie


"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  1:05:29 PM  Show Profile
Here is a machine graphic that Elizabeth shared (botanicalbath)



There are soooo many beautiful vintage machines and I know you ladies own a bunch of them..photos can be converted to graphics


Here is a machine graphic that I'm sharing but needs the threading numbers cleaned up which is no problem...I know that me, E- and have heard Jess scream a few times over this! It's a real beauty


Anyway, there ya go..does anyone else have some vintage graphics of "bees and machines" to share?????



"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  1:23:32 PM  Show Profile
Example using "Bees Without Borders"



and the gif




Stephanie


"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9439 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9439 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  1:23:32 PM  Show Profile
That second picture of the machine is really awesome. Wonder how old one like would be?



"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."

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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  1:30:22 PM  Show Profile
Here's a little history on the Wilcox & Gibbs machine,

James Edward Allen Gibbs (1829-1902), a farmer from Raphine in Rockbridge County, Virginia patented the first chain-stitch single-thread sewing machine on June 2, 1857. In partnership with James Wilcox, Gibbs became a principal in Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Company. Wilcox & Gibbs commercial sewing machines are still used in the 21st century.

In 1905 Merrow won a lawsuit against Wilcox & Gibbs for the rights to the original crochet stitch

Sewing machines continued being made to roughly the same design, with more lavish decoration appearing until well into the 1900s when the first electric machines started to appear.


Stephanie


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Originally posted by levisgrammy

That second picture of the machine is really awesome. Wonder how old one like would be?



"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."

www.torismimi.blogspot.com



"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz

Edited by - queenofdreamsz4u on Sep 23 2007 1:31:15 PM
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl

1563 Posts

Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  1:31:41 PM  Show Profile
I'm really liking Bees Without Borders..but i like Simply Bee too(kinda torn...too bee or not bee...hmmm..sorry couldnt resist that..:P)...and Loooove the bee image!

~Naomi~

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  1:36:01 PM  Show Profile
Hey Naomi, Yes, the Bee image is just buzzz-tiful!!! Ok, that was it for totally corny for the weekend..LOL Are you taking care of your Dad today??


Stephanie


"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl

1563 Posts

Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  1:46:26 PM  Show Profile
Stephanie...naw..Mom is the nurse...I've just been the one watching movies and TV with him, and running the big printer and doing some computer stuff for him...today I have tickets to cut...and I think some bumper stickers to run...

~Naomi~

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9439 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9439 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  1:49:58 PM  Show Profile
Ok so I guess that's where the merrow stitch came from.
Guess I just always thought that was a stitch my mom knew about from way back when never really thought about why it was called that

Like all those graphics. Is that what is being pondered over for the badge thing or is it for something else? I've sort of lost track a little.

"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."

www.torismimi.blogspot.com
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl

6948 Posts

Tina
sunshine state FL
USA
6948 Posts

Posted - Sep 23 2007 :  1:55:01 PM  Show Profile
yeah..I'm the resident nurse here.:0) gotta make sure he's bundled up, and fed and hydrated. Naomi helps run the sign printer and I do everything in between.
I love the apron fabric that has been discussed for the aprons.
And like the old bee image....
I was thinking that the name...
"Bobbin Bees" sounded cute too.
"Bobbin Bees without Borders"

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