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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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 Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 10:31:08 AM
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I'm so torqued. This is the reason I don't care to do "special orders".
I was to do 2 hat/scarf sets in specific colors for a gal for her girls~I emailed her pics of what I did and never heard back. Make another inquiry as they were to be V-Day gifts and now I hear, "the girls don't like berets, forget Valentines and do them differently for Easter"
How about ,"forget it completely and I won't waste anymore of my time and supplies?"
I broke my "special orders" rule and got bitten....again. arghhhh!!!
Otherwise, I've got another sundress planned. It's an apron style simple wrap dress~My sister sent me the pattern saying that she'd done a couple before and they turned out cute~I'm hoping so. I've got some embroidered ltwt denim I want to try it in.
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 10:41:08 AM
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Teresa, I never thought about not being able to take homemade cupcakes! A friend of mine said the same thing! I took cupcakes last year and this year so I guess either it's okay or the teachers don't know it's not okay! Isaiah's teacher was excited they were home made and not store bought! I wouldn't take anything with peanut butter!
Bonne, Why does she want berets if the girls don't like them?
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 10:55:26 AM
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Bonne, How do I change the background on my blog? I followed the directions, but when I view my blog it only shows the new background for a second and the n goes back to the old one! Help!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 11:04:45 AM
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Evidently her idea of "hats" means something other than what I made, only she didn't say that when she requested "hats". pffstt!! I have a difficult time adhering to requests as it is, but when they get rejected, I say, "go somewhere else and buy it, I'm not your granny~what you see is what you get". Oh, No , I could never work in retail~I'd wind up choking someone.
Backgrounds, go to "customize", "pick a new template" to use one of Bloggers preordained ones. To do the "cutest blog on the blog" ones, you follow their instructions:
To apply this background, follow the following steps (REQUIRED)
1. Sign in to Blogger. This will take you to your Dashboard.
2. Under the blog you wish to change the background for, click on Layout.
3. You are now in the 'Add and Arrange Page Elements' screen. Click 'Add a Gadget'.
4. You are now in the 'Add a Gadget' screen. Scroll down to where it says 'HTML/JavaScript'. Next to that, click on the (+) sign.
5. You are now in the 'Configure HTML/JavaScript' Screen. Under Content you'll see a large box, paste the entire following HTML code in that space.
6. Click 'Save'.
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
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Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 11:40:40 AM
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Bonne, sorry for your custom order woes...I don't ever do custom orders without 100% paid up front before beginning the job. That way you eliminate the customer that doesn't know what they want or can't make a decision and stick to it...you don't waste your time, energy and materials...and, no refunds on custom orders..this always worked for me when I was doing the memory quilts. You really get rid of all those that are looking for something for next to nothing or those that can't make a decision and stick to it. 
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Carol Sue and T...glad you are headed home..Hope your weather is good these days..we've got 35mph winds right now and blue skys..thankfully I believe all that horrible tornado weather went north of us.
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 2:34:47 PM
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Stephanie and Bonnie, I got burned on a special order. It was over 10 years ago now, and dh's co-worker. Back then I hand-painted baskets. His co-worker wanted a white basket with a red trim for Valentine's Day. The co-worker was going to purchase some things to put in the basket. After the basket was done, dh took it in to work. I was told that she had changed her not long after requesting the special order. Since then, she has wanted me to do other things for her, but I don't do it for her any more. On the website, customers need to pay for their custom order aprons, and there are no refunds either.
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 2:46:46 PM
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Bonne- I HATE doing special orders- we must be too independant for them!!!
I would rather spend $20 on supplies and countless hours to make something as a gift than to make $20 on a special order for ANYBODY! Just not driven to make a buck bad enough to put up with folks' idiosyncricies(How do you spel that?)
I have so many people that want me to make things for ther shop-so I can make extra money- I dont think I need extra money- we have a nice life.
What I dont need is people making me crazy!!!!
OK -Off the soapbox again!!!!
Now if I could make $200,000 of a single painting(or a quilt) like the 13 yr old on TLC last night I might reconsider!
Karin-SO glad Zan is home!
Ronna- tomorrow is bread day-if nothing comes up!!! I can hardly wait!!!
Steph- I'm afraid to look at the wonderful goodies you keep posting-I must finish my current projects!!! AGHHH!!!
Carol Sue & Theresa-safe trip home-and bless you for helping that niece. Angels indeed.
Ruth-where's the picture of your new do???
Sheryl lyn- I just love the name Sadie-so sweet and granny-ish!!!
Hmmm-who did I forget????
Gotta go read again!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 4:05:37 PM
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Bonne~Sorry to hear about the trouble with your special order. That really stinks. People can be such pains.
Autumn~today was a crazy busy day. I have hardly had time to get a picture done. I will try to get one tomorrow.
Wanted to stop in and say hi. It's been so busy today and yesterday. I got my tea cozy done for the swap though. I still need to get busy and make my apron.
Catch you all later.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 4:15:52 PM
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My son got in the kitchen AGAIN today!! This time it was Truffles!!!WAAA!HAHAHHA! He kills me! Trebuchets-truffles??????
What a mess he made too!! But they were really good!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 4:16:05 PM
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Autumn, I agree 100% !! Right there with you sister!! ;)
Well, I got my petsitting ck in the mail today so I plan on spending it on a pressure canner and saucer. Such a spendthrift I am!! lol It will pay for itself in the end~gonna make that garden work for me this year like none other. I want my pantry to look like Lanna's or how grandma's used to~are you listening granny? I'll be needing some spiritual guidance on this please.... LOL
Come August, people will ask me what I want for my birthday and I'll say,"canning jars pleez"
Ruthie? Let's see your chic new style pretty please?
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 5:55:56 PM
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Ruth whahoo look at that sewing machine go now.
I still have to do my apron too.
Bonne a pantry like grandmas you can do it. Grandma will be proud.
Autumn you didn't share. How lucky to have a son like that |
Edited by - cinnamongirl on Feb 11 2009 5:57:44 PM |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 5:57:15 PM
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Somebody stop me!! i'm actually surfing Ebay for vintage patterns!!! why??!!! LOL
It's like a trip down memory lane looking at 60's-70's patterns.;)
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Edited by - Bonne on Feb 11 2009 5:57:52 PM |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 5:59:12 PM
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 6:10:12 PM
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| I don't think anybodys would they must have the strings tied tight but it is cute. I think the gingham makes it that way. You need that pattern. Lol Am I helping? |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 6:15:24 PM
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Hey..the corset I made what was it...Sunday night? isnt that bad! wore it all day Monday...and part of today....need to buy some boning and make more(for myself and to sell)...and peasant blouses to go under...only wish I could lace and tighten it myself...bah...will have to make another version w/ hooks and eyes up the front....fun fun fun....looooove those weird looks I get...haha
I need to get some good pictures of it for y'all to see...
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy stores: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 6:18:38 PM
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OOOOOoo looking forward to it!! Those sell good for Ren faires too. The corsets and the peasant blouses. Need a houseservant to lace your corset, Scarlett. lol
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 6:34:05 PM
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rofl....Dad did it for me....mom doesnt do it tight enough...
yes...Have wanted to make one before....and Ronna was a sweetheart and sent me about 5-6yds she found...awesome stuff...looking forward to trying one that calls for 12yds....I love a challenge!
I was suprised at how easy this one was!
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy stores: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 6:42:45 PM
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Bonne, You could figure out the pattern from the pic! I think I am done with custom orders too! The last one I did was for a skirt and I never got paid for it!
Autumn, I am totally with you on spending time and money for a gift than messing with people changing their minds!!!
Naomi, I am looking forward to pics of the corset! They really are not too bad to make!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 7:48:39 PM
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MEMORY LANE? THE 70's????
WAAAAA!HAHAHAHA!
Only a child of the 7-0's can fully appreciate it!! I still have a pattern from about 72 -its a 3 tiered long peasant dress for my best friends wedding-and yes we wore floppy hats with them!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 7:50:22 PM
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One of those 50's waistlines...I know my momma had one.
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 8:01:12 PM
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Bonne, the McCall 1944 apron pattern is too cute...are you bidding on it? If not, I'm going to..if I don't forget...just don't want to be bidding again someone I know..LOL
Monica....you don't do custom orders without being paid upfront! I guess you've learned that lesson now. People are not apt to change their minds once they've paid for it knowing there are no refunds.
That was probably my first learned lesson when I started my business. You start working for the public and you find out how many people are out there looking for something for nothing and are offended at paying you "more" than slave labor fees.
Autumn, I'm right there with you as a child of the 70's. I made the smock tops in Home Economics class that were such the rage back then....when they showed up on the garment racks several years back I knew we were in trouble..LOL
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 9:19:16 PM
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I like the pocket on that apron, as well as the apron itself. Nice design.
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
