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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 2:26:32 PM
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Yeah Jan! Got my squares and buttons today! Love 'em! Thanks!
Hey Patricia, Do what you need to to take care of you. You are priority not the squares. I gets 'em when I gets 'em. If it helps take a burden off, don't worry about getting them to me. Might not help much but "every little bit..."
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
Edited by - Julia on Oct 25 2005 2:27:00 PM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 7:45:07 PM
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Helen from NZ...got your fun charm squares and buttons today...loved the pretty feather on the button card and the fabrics are yummy!!! Thanks so much!!
I will be getting some more out to those of you I didn't have on a list until today!! I have more cut so it won't be long now..just to get the buttons picked and sewn on cards..and I love that part!!
Patricia..you silly!! Just take care of you..we arn't worried about when we get squares..you are SOOO more important!
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 8:25:53 PM
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| Hey Bridge! Thanks for the sweet squares and the cool buttons. I love those ginghams, and the ivy square reminds me of my mom's wallpaper from years ago. Thanks! Kathy L aka katie-ell |
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2005 : 08:27:20 AM
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Patricia, you heal yourself and worry about fabric and other things later. Healing is most important right now.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com www.sisterhood.sqrlbee.com
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QuiltingQueen
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Jane
La Porte
Indiana
USA
104 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2005 : 1:30:15 PM
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bubblesnz,
I just received your wonderful package of charm squares and buttons. I loved all the fabrics, but was especially charmed by the paper doll dress print. It's fun to see what you have available in New Zealand...great stuff! Thank you so much.
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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onequiltychick
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Kelly
Fairfield
WA
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2005 : 12:47:30 PM
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| Hello! I'm a rookie, so bear with me here! I would love to participate in this charm square exchange if it is possible. Can I still join? How? I'd appreciate the guidance in getting started! THANKS!! |
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Kate
MaryJane's Farmgirl
135 Posts
Kate
Moscow
ID
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2005 : 1:00:59 PM
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Hello Kelly
My name is Kate and I've been slowly organizing the Charm Squares. Lists on the farm. All you need to do is e-mail me (kate@maryjanesfarm.org) your name address and phone number and I'll send you all the fun details. Thanks for joining and welcome to the farm girl connection!! Love Kate
Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it.....unless they are spelling mistakes. |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
287 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2005 : 4:46:04 PM
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I am happy to report that the rest of my packs of charm squares went in the mail today. Yippee! Now I can clutter up my sewing table with other stuff! LOL!
Annie |
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bubblesnz
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
helen
New Zealand
291 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2005 : 7:28:01 PM
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| Julia V. your charming charm squares and button flowers,so cute,have arrived.Love them. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2005 : 2:28:52 PM
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To all you wonderful ladies -- thank you so much for the wonderful charm squares and buttons! I love them! I organized my sewing room last Friday and made a special container for all my squares. I can't believe how many I have already. I've got an idea in my head for the quilt I'm going to do. I love rag quilts so I'm going to use a solid background fabric and cut a heart from each charm square to applique onto the squares. I think that hearts are so appropriate because all of you have touched my heart so much!!
Before I start the quilt I'm going to get the rest of my squares cut so I can get them off in the mail!
http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2005 : 3:50:00 PM
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| Annie T -- Received your squares today . . . thanks! I especially love the weiner dog pattern -- cool angles and I love the black and tan. It will be fun to use such different fabrics from what I usually select for myself. I'm really enjoying this exchange. |
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Anna
MaryJane's Farmgirl
27 Posts
Pullman
WA
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Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 12:06:52 PM
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I was just wondering if anyone cares whether or not the fabrics I sent out were "typical" quilting fabrics or not? I have a neat idea...
The Sewing Girl at MaryJanesFarm :^) |
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thehouseminder
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 12:37:18 PM
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Ooooh, Anna, you have piqued my interest.
I don't know about anyone else but I love variety.....
Lucinda
When we were young, there were moments of such perfectly crystallized happiness that we stood stock still and silently promised ourselves that we would remember them always. And we did. --Holly J. Burkhalter , "Four Midwestern Sisters' Christmas Book"
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 1:18:17 PM
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Annie T ~ so many thanks for the great squares! And I loved the card! Beautiful and delicate. thanks again!
Patricia
Happy Wishes! |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 4:10:35 PM
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Okay ladies -- I have what might be considered a silly question -- but I have to ask. Do you wash the fabric before you cut the charm squares to send out? I was going to cut more squares today and realized that I hadn't washed the fabric first. Thanks.
http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 4:14:18 PM
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Well, thanks to weather that keeps me from painting the house, I finally got my charm squares all cut and addressed, but before I mail them all, I want to make sure I have the same amount as everyone, so I don't miss anyone. I have 27, is that right? Also, if some of my squares aren't exact, blame my hubby, he wanted to help me cut, but I really think he wanted to play with my new cutting tool, bless his heart! LOL These will go out on Friday, just making sure I have the right number? Thanks!
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 - Nov 01 2005 : 6:17:45 PM
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I sent out a few more packs today....I need (NEED) to go fabric shopping for some more cute stuff...I really do...and I hope santa brings me a rotary cutter and mat!!
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
287 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 7:46:43 PM
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Junebug,
We just got a new member the other day, so that brings the total up to 29, including yourself. The new addition is Kelly from Washington. Kate sent an email around on Monday. I can forward the email to you, if you need it, or I can email you my entire list if you prefer.
Annie |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
417 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 7:51:26 PM
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Kay,
Good Question!
It is a good idea to wash and dry fabric before cutting because
otherwise after it is sewn into a project, it may shrink (causing bunching)when the finished project is washed.Also,the color from unwashed fabric may bleed (especially reds and dark colors)
I speak from experience here, I am embarrassed to say 
Now, when I buy fabric, I come home and take it from the bag and put it right on the washer and wash it with the next color appropriate load.
www.feedsackfarmgirls.blogspot.com
"If more of us valued good food, cheer and song above hoarded gold,the world would be a merrier place."
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 8:00:36 PM
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Susan - that's what I do too. In fact, I love washing, drying, and then ironing my fabric. Could someone email me an updated charm square list. The last one I have has 12 people on it! I guess I'll have to "force" myself to go back to the fabric store.
Anna -- I would love to have some different kinds of fabrics. Send away!
I'm trying to stick to the colors that people have requested but I'm warning all of you that I am enclosing one pink square. I love, love, love pink and want to share the joy!
http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 8:48:52 PM
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That is what I do too. If I don't do it right away I don't always get it done.
Anna..I like different sorts too...
I did say I prefer green..but I like all colors so I never would mind if mine arn't all green for sure!
How fun that you love pink Kay..my youngest daughter feels that way too.
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2005 : 05:01:58 AM
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Anna -- I like non-traditional as well as traditional or usual. Love to stretch those creative wings.
I, too, love the process of washing, drying, ironing the fabrics. Very meditative, in a way. |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2005 : 12:58:55 PM
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Ok, I got 29 now, almost forgot about the new one just added, thanks for reminding me! I'm good to go, ALL my squares will go out on Friday, so heads up!
" Age is mind over matter, if you don't mind, it dont' matter"
www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2005 : 09:00:17 AM
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I like the varity in the fabrics, I thinks it's a great idea. So we're up to 29 now. Works for me, my darn buttons are still not finished, soon ladies, soon.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com www.sisterhood.sqrlbee.com
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CarolC
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Carol
Santa Fe
New Mexico
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2005 : 09:06:36 AM
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I'm way behind on sending out the second half of my list, but don't despair. I always thought my "stash" was bottomless but apparently it's not! I may have to get more fabric...like we need an excuse to do THAT!
I shoulda turned left at Albuquerque..Bugs Bunny |
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