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mennonite farm girl
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
ruby
apple valley
minnesota
USA
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 Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 06:05:17 AM
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| Hello, I was born and raised on a Mennonite farm in south east South Dakota. Life has taken me from the farm but not my heart or what I had learned from my mother and grandmothers. Because of their teachings, my life has been blessed by their teaching me the art of quilting and cooking. For the past 14 years I have built a small business from my home, along with other Mennonite and Amish women who design, peice and hand quilt for others who do not quilt or for others who peice quilt tops but need their quilt tops finished. Even tho I am alone, I still enjoy cooking and canning for myself and friends. Friends have enjoyed my cooking so much that I have catered many affairs for them. I am a farm girl at heart and have enjoyed Mary Janes books and website. I would enjoy hearing from others who also feel the same. |
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Mommyswanson
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Laura
Waukegan
IL
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 06:17:38 AM
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Welcome.
I do not have a farm, nor was I raised on a farm. But I love the ways of the farm. My mother always told me as a child I was born in the wrong time & now my husband says so as well. I welcome you to Maryjane's
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
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Farm Girl 2
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Becky
Willis
VA
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 06:26:41 AM
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Welcome. I wish we lived closer because I am sure we could really be friends! My husband told me the other day that I should have married an Amish man because they could do all the things that I expected him to do. He fills the bill though just fine, he can do anything and usually does anything that I ask of him. The only problem is that I won't let him get one project finished before I give him another one. LOL
Look forward to learning from you,
Farm Girl Hugs,
Becky
Loving Living Simply! |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
1573 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 07:03:53 AM
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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farmgirl1
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Robin
Douglasville
GA
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 08:21:37 AM
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Welcome Ruby! I'm sure that you have so much to offer us as well. Can't wait to get to know you.
Robin
#1 prissy farmgirl.
Oh, I want a pink John Deer Tractor. |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 08:44:36 AM
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Welcome Ruby. Do you have an online address for you business or some pictures. Again welcome. MB
PS> My husbands family was and my still be Mennonite and moved from Kansas many years ago. They all spoke German and I loved to hear their stories. The oldtimers are all gone now. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
Edited by - Marybeth on Oct 28 2007 08:48:04 AM |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 09:25:41 AM
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Welcome Ruby, I think this is a great place for you,We are all Farmgirls at heart..Again welcome
Mama to 2
Your FreckleFaced Farm Girl!!
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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mennonite farm girl
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
ruby
apple valley
minnesota
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 09:58:40 AM
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Hello
It has been so nice to hear from some of you already. I look forward to meeting many of you. I do have a website www.homemadestitches.com.
Thank you all for the kind welcome.
Ruby
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 11:30:23 AM
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Hello Ruby, and welcome to the "farm".
I used to live in a Mennonite/Amish community in Sarasota, FL back when I was teen.(although I am not/nor was the family that I boarded with Mennonite or Amish/they had been Mennonite at one time though and still did a few of the things from the Mennonite upbringing)anyhow.. the community is known as Pinecraft Subdivision there in Sarasota, FL.(right off of Bahia Vista Avenue) Many Amish/Mennonite resturaunts..with fabulous cooking there.
In fact my favorite place for breakfast or a slice of delish strawberry pie was Yoder's Family resturaunt. :0)...and if ever any of my farmgirl friends happen to visit Sarasota, FL..I thoroughly encourage a visit to Yoder's Resuraunt..you won't be disappointed!
The citizens in the community were always very friendly and offered up a smile..and everyone had a garden..either on the side of the house, or in their backyard....and mint tea was quite the staple in the summertime..put into rinsed coca cola bottles for the kids in the summertime.The mint was always grown right by the back door to the kitchen.
Anyhow..long way of saying"howdy" and welcome aboard.
Glad you have joined in.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
visit me at:
http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/
and at www.stliving.net
you can also check out my etsy shops at:http://GardenGooseGifts.etsy.com |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 1:36:20 PM
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Ruby - welcome! It is really nice to have you here, as you probably embody, in your background, the things we hold precious on this site. Please stay and keep sharing your talents with us! I want to hear more!
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9676 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9676 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 1:45:03 PM
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Hello Ruby and welcome.
Hope you enjoy getting to know the farmgirls here. I was not raised on a farm but lived in a farming community in upstate NY. We now reside in NJ. Are you still part of the Mennonite community? We have visited the local Mennonite church here several times. One of the families has a restaurant at the indoor farm market here and my son works there for them. The church is part of the Eastern Conference.
Anyway, happy to have you join us and can't wait to take a look at your website.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
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mennonite farm girl
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
ruby
apple valley
minnesota
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 3:25:24 PM
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Yes, I am very much a part of my Mennonite Community. I hold all that very dear to my heart. Being a Mennonite is more a way of life than a religion to me. I feel very blessed. It is so very nice to visit with all of you and look forward to many new friendships.
God Bless Always,
Ruby
www.homemadestitches.com |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 3:34:37 PM
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Welcome Ruby! I am so glad you are here!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
"Sisters on the Fly"
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 3:46:06 PM
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Welcome, Welcome!
Ruby - What a true blessing for sure to have experienced that part of community and that you take it with you inside your heart where you are now (and wherever you may go):) Glad to have you here and look forward to getting to know you more!
Amy
http://artfulheart.blogspot.com
http://farmgirltales.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 6:54:37 PM
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Welcome Ruby!! How fun to have you here! I love quilting (especially the hand quilting part) too.. I loved your website. It will be so fun to get to know you here.
I love Minnesota too...lived here years ago..and second of my 7 kids was born while we lived there..I lived in the No. part..up between Bemidji and Grand Rapids. Such a pretty state!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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mennonite farm girl
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
ruby
apple valley
minnesota
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2007 : 05:48:04 AM
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Yes, Minnesota is a very nice state to live in with its many lakes and rivers. I am a water girl. I look forward to meeting many new friends from all over and am enjoying this very much already.
God Bless
Ruby |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2007 : 11:09:54 AM
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Hi Ruby and welcome! You're not alone anymore! I've been studying the Amish and Mennonite ways and collecting cookbooks. I have a great admiration for your way of life. Is the photo on the website one of you? This is the perfect place for you to find friends. We are all pretty much of like mind.
Again, welcome.
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2007 : 1:46:10 PM
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Hi Ruby,
I love the site...beautiful quilts. Is that you in the picture?
Welcome to this wonderful farmgirl gathering spot!
Chandra
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
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mennonite farm girl
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
ruby
apple valley
minnesota
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2007 : 6:46:18 PM
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Hello
No the picture is not of me, but of one of the other Mennonite women that do the hand quilting. Yes, I am very excited to meet new people.
God Bless all of you
www.homemadestitches.com
Ruby |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 06:30:27 AM
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Hi, Ruby! Welcome from one of the Southern farmgirls. The quilts on your website are BEAUTIFUL! Is that your picture under the handmade quilts? Looking forward to hearing more from you!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 06:50:11 AM
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Dear Ruby - I emailed you with a request to finish the last quilt my grandmother pieced, and which I began quilting but have never finished. I want to send it to you for the service you provide. Look forward to hearing from you! I emailed you from my church computer, so if you have any difficulty replying, perhaps you can email me through this MJF site. Thank you!
Loved your patterns, and your quilts.
Jeannie
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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mrs. graham
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Marqueta
Shelley
ID
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