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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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 Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 10:08:53 AM
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Bonne, my treadle is still in my car, but when I get my son out here this weekend, it is coming inside! Of course i forgot to buy a belt fot it, but when the roads are clear tomorrow I'll probably go pick one up. And yes, I will hold those birthday presents ransom until hw has brought it in. (great minds think alike). I'm going to cook a duck for Martin's birthday and Zan and I are going to bake him twenty two cupcakes (he has two roomates) because we loved the pictures of the hedgehog ones in Martha Stewart Living this month. they won't all be hedgehogs. I'll probably take a picture if they turn out funny enough.
Ruth, my thoughts are with you and your husband on your trip to see his godmother. I hope she gets the medical help she needs.
Jess, thank you so much for posting my quilt block. It looks ok to me in the picture, I just get blotto after hours of applique. Yams are definitely one of the tastiest root vegetables. And the color is so yummy too,
I have two big bags of frozen peas on my shoulders, I'mhoping they will help, I really need to get some sewing done today....
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 10:09:11 AM
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I love yams too.
I had to drop my car at dealers again- warrenty work again they like to drag that out to make more money but they are lucky I am not paying them.
So at least when I am grounded home once a week I will be sewing. |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 10:20:06 AM
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Gee Karin, we were both changing poopy diapers at about the same time. My son is going to be 23 next month. LOL You can always order a belt online if you don't feel like going farther than your mailbox too. I've gotten that way about sewing machine parts~they're so difficult to find local anymore. Can't wait until you start playing around with it~I learned the most about the workings of sewing machines in general from "troubleshooting" and just cleaning up my treadles.
I also found that stitching together squares for quilts to be the best way to practice treadling. It's so repetitive. Good luck~I hope it doesn't have too many "kinks".
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 10:26:32 AM
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yes for treadling i made 15 hardworking reversible aprons....treadling my a$$ off
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 10:32:34 AM
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Ronna, the cathedral window was the first quilting technique I ever taught myself. I like it because it's finished as you move along.
The treadle is awesome.
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass…it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 10:45:06 AM
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Thank you, Karin.
I have my sponge sitting on the counter and it seems to be increasing. Is it supposed to that? I can't wait to work with it.
I have my starter in the fridge~do I need to keep feeding it? Can it just sit in there until next week?
Gosh~I have never done this and don't have a clue. My mom never baked bread. It's something I have always wanted to try.
I am going to be doing some sewing this afternoon. Just have to peel some potatoes for supper. I have stew meat in the crock pot. I cleaned the living room, vacuumed and worked on some math practice with my son. Now it's time for some sewing. YEAH!!
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 10:50:48 AM
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Like Ronna said, the stuff in the fridge thrives on neglect. I try and feed mine once a week. Just stir in the tea-like hooch floating on the top.
Your sponge can overflow the bowl~make sure it's big enough for it~especially if the house is warm~it loves warm. Practice practice practice and you'll find your breadmaking niche. The fun part is you can eat your practices.
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 10:55:36 AM
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yep, what bonne said!
#56
http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 11:50:38 AM
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I got my pressure canner and saucemaker today!! Can hardly wait 'til summer! lol
Those are 2 things I'd really wanted. I'm so self-sustaining now I can hardly stand myself.
Red got so used to taking "sun showers" last fall during our 'bathroom fiasco' now he wants to set up a permanent enclosure outside so we can take them during the warm months....regularly! hahahaha!!
"we're using the sun to heat the water and use a lot less water overall....blah blah blah"
wait a minute.....next we really will have a yurt in the yard......I keep having flashbacks to my previous life as a Native American.....
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 12:05:36 PM
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you can run black tubes on your roof for more warm water heating bonne
#56
http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 12:40:15 PM
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Ruthie, Amazon.com for the pressure canners. Free ship. You need the pressure one for meat sauces and some vegetables.
yes!! I should have large black things on my roof to collect heat! Actually, if YOU had several sun-shower bags(they're cheap) hanging from a tree, heating in the sun during the summer, you could shower all the kiddos for cheap and they'd be all loving it because it's like camping.
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 1:13:24 PM
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I will definitely check them out. Lehmans was too expensive.
Jess~the kids would definitely love showering outside. They would have a blast.
Ok~I'll probably be putting my bread in the oven at about 8 pm tonight. Anyway, I hope it turns out well. This is the first time in my life that I have kneaded bread.
Do you put something with water in the oven while you bake your bread like it said in MaryJane's magazine?
Ruth
 Living the farm life in my heart.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 1:20:15 PM
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i already bathe my little kids in the backyard in the summer in the baby pool. they love it, and dont care...then in goes the dog whether she likes it or not.
im trying to see which one of my family members wanna contribute to my pressure cooker for my bday, my hubs is bldg me a coop, so i cannot ask him.
ruth or monica, whick one of you built MJs greenhouse? I want it as well. Cold frames first though.
ruth, you do not neeed to bake with water, i did not see a diffeerence
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 1:33:54 PM
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Bonne, hanging my head in shame. at least the Minnesota is in the house and not the garage or storage.
Ruth, hope your bread is wonderful. Even more so being your very first loaf. You know we're all with you helping.
Steph, cathedral window isn't the easiest of patterns, good challenge. Yes, each window was completed and joined. Some of the windows are likely polyester, feel that way. Bright pastels-is that a good description.
Jess, do you like yams cause they're orange?? I love them too, any which way. Haven't bought any recently, must do that.
Cleaned out the freezer side of the fridge today...bits of this and that, leftovers that are now down the disposal or in the trash. A few freezer burned meat packages I'll cook up for the dogs. Unless the smell when they're defrosted. No telling how long they've been in there, since I use the Foodsaver for everything.
Larry is home and snoozing on the couch. I know he's asleep cause Soap Operas are on.
House is even presentable, if the sewing room door is left closed. It's better too, but still a work in progress for sure.
Karin, hope the pain episodes will ease off for you, enough already.
Anyone heard from Carol Sue? I'll have to call and see if she's okay.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 1:39:42 PM
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ronna....mini aprons? how r they coming?
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 1:40:27 PM
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You are given reprieve for now Ronna. Take care of yourself and your big baby boy on the couch. ;)
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 1:48:28 PM
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where is autumn today? maybe there is a new baby?
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 1:48:31 PM
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Jess~I built the MJ greenhouse~actually hubby and his friend did but I did help some.
I want a pressure cooker to. My birthday is coming up. Maybe i can save up my birthday money for it.
Ok~I won't bother with the water if there's no difference in the bread.
Thanks Ronna~I am so thrilled.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 1:50:15 PM
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how did the green house building go?
really, i wanna lump it in with coop building, so i gotta know the truth
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
-- Thomas Jefferson |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 2:00:58 PM
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NOPE- no baby yet! A very grumpy momma though
I really hope she doesnt cave in to be induced- it is so common here that most of the younger women I know just schedule the date and never give it a thought.
She still has about 8 days till her due date-but she is sooo uncomfortable. She is a bean pole with a bump-and its ALL baby!!!
Also took my teenager to get contacts this morning-he broke his glasses during his last stint of stunt-man living escapades.I'll spare you the details of active 15 year old inventive hyper boys!!!!
Also>>>>>>>>>DRUMROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a serger today!!!!! Bought a used Janome for $199. It's a year old -bought it from the local shop/friend. Haven't sewed a bit yet-had to check on ya'll!!!
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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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 2:04:53 PM
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yay for serger
yay for hyper smart boys
ok...take her for a long walk..no induction....just let it runs its course...yikes, cook up some comfort foods autumn!
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
-- Thomas Jefferson |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 2:09:04 PM
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Jess~it took much longer than it says in the magazine but it wasn't hard. They got it done without any problems. Just more time.
Autumn~sorry about your daughter. Take all the advice Jess gives. She knows what she's doing. Yay! for your serger Autumn!!!!!
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com |
Edited by - homemom on Feb 19 2009 2:09:55 PM |
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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
