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Merit Badge Awardees - Woo-hoo Sisters!:  Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badge Awardees |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Sep 28 2024 : 10:29:59 PM
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Tina VanDaam (#8431, TinaTina) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning an Intermediate MaryJane's Better Butter Badge!
"I earned this badge by making butter and using the buttermilk from the waste of making butter
This merit badge was so fun. I have never made butter before and it was very enlighten to make my own butter. I can't wait to make some more, this time honey butter from our own bee hive"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2024 : 10:31:47 PM
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Debbie Klann (#770, debbieklann) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning an Expert UFOs Badge!
"This badge has been a long time coming…. I started it in 2016. I had quite a list of unfinished projects. I re-evaluated every once in awhile… would someone else enjoy this more than I would? What would it take to finish this? Did I even like this anymore? Did I still LOVE it and want to finish it now??
During the last 8 years…yikes!…I started and finished other projects that weren’t on the list but I FINALLY got them completed!!! I think I am the most proud of this badge…it’s a huge feeling of accomplishment for me. I will never have that many projects going at once again. I have posted on the Merit Badge Chit Chat thread."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2024 : 6:31:54 PM
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Cordelia Carpenter (#8585, Corcarel) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning a Beginner Wild Game Badge!
"I am applying for the beginner level of the Wild Game badge. I first researched common wild game in my area and made some notes on the species I was interested in. I then researched health codes and safety regulations for handling wild game meat at the taxidermy and meat processing shop I work at. I also studied as much as I could about hunting rules for my state, including how much acreage is required for private land hunting, what species requires tags and licenses, and seasonal hunting rules.
I did all of this in preparation for hunting for the very first time, which I was very excited to do. It was interesting and exciting learning about all the safety, time, knowledge, and even conservation rules that goes into hunting and processing your own game. I look forward to achieving the next two levels of this badge."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2024 : 7:42:51 PM
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Susan Wich (#7816) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning an Intermediate Crochet Badge!
"My project was a granny square shawl. I love how quickly crochet builds the item! I used to knit and it seemed to take forever. The main stitch was a double crochet, with some chain, slip and single crochet stitches as well. There were several color changes, and I love the edging!
I worked on this with my sisters over a few months.
I love it! I accidentally bought too much yarn, so actually made a second one. I plan to donate them to a nursing home- I started making the first one for my mother in law when she went into a nursing home, but she has since passed away. So I will donate them in her memory."
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MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2024 : 7:45:12 PM
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Shennandoah Connor (#8578) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning an Intermediate Embroidery Badge!
"For this badge I embroidered my sister of the year and first badges for me to earn expert level. I learned a couple of new stitches and techniques in the process. First I learned about print and stitch stabilizer that dissolves in warm water when you’re done. Man what a time saver! It does make the needles a little funky, so I have to wipe the needle with alcohol every so often so it still pushes through the fabric and stabilizer. I stuck the patterns onto muslin similar to the farmgirl badge I received and carted them with me on vacation, work trips ,etc.
I learned how to use short and long stitch and painting with thread techniques on the birds and bee good to Mother Earth badges. To give the badges a little more stability, after it finished stitching and removed the temp stabilizer I ironed on fusible interfacing. Then I arranged the badges around my membership badge and began stitching them onto my tote bag that I use for my farmgirl projects, binder, and notebook.
At first I wasn’t sure they would turn out well but I actually love them! I carry my bag with me almost everywhere and continue to work on sewing the other badges I’ve earned. People are surprised to learn that I did it all by hand and what went in to each badge. Been a great conversation starter and I’ve handed out some sisterhood cards for those who want to learn more. I have a long way to go before I’m finished sewing badges (if ever lol), but I will run out of room on my bag before that happens. So I found an idea for a stitch and quilt as you go hexagon wall hanging for when the time comes. That will hang up in my craft room or living room and be both inspiration and a talking point for guests."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2024 : 9:41:07 PM
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Patricia Krug (#8551) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning a Beginner Carpe Cocoa: Seize the Chocolate Badge!
"The book "The True History of Chocolate" was interesting, but a hard read. I found it on Amazon and bought it. You definitely learned a lot about chocolate and how it all came about. Dark chocolate has a bitter taste to it, milk chocolate powder was added to it and white chocolate was created by accident by Nestle. Did not know that.
It took me a long time to read the book, but I kept plugging away at it. Researching the chocolate was fun and interesting."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2024 : 9:44:59 PM
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Patricia Krug (#8551) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning an Intermediate Carpe Cocoa: Seize the Chocolate Badge!
"It takes about 400 cocoa beans to produce 1 pound of chocolate. No wonder the good stuff is expensive. I tempered chocolate the microwave method. You still had to have a lot of patience. I made homemade chocolate pudding. Definitely better than the box version, not as sweet. I also made homemade chocolate syrup. Really good on ice cream.
The chocolate pudding and chocolate syrup I have made several times. Real good. I definitely appreciate the home-made versions, and they are so easy to make too."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2024 : 9:49:03 PM
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Patricia Krug (#8551) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning an Expert Carpe Cocoa: Seize the Chocolate Badge!
"I made the ganache and used it on cupcakes like a frosting. You really had to watch the heavy cream closely. I tried to make a chocolate drink out of the can cocoa, but it did not turn out so good, even after adding some sugar it wasn't very good.
I made 4 different truffles. - Chocolate-dipped in chocolate and rolled in sprinkles.
- No Bake Cheesecake-with cherry pie filling rolled in white candy melts.
- Easy Oreo- dipped in white chocolate and rolled in sprinkles.
- Gingerbread- rolled in white chocolate and sprinkled with more gingerbread crumbs.
Everything turned out great. The Gingerbread and Oreos were the hit, but the other truffles were liked as well."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2024 : 9:50:57 PM
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Patricia Krug (#8551) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning a Beginner Farmgirl Gratitude Badge!
"I've been keeping a gratitude journal for over a month. School started on 9/3/2024 and I'm in 9th grade English and the teacher does a gratitude journal every day with the class. We also read 10 minutes for independent reading time every day too, so the book is very interesting, and I guess you can be grateful for anything.
The book really opens up your eyes on how there are so many things to be grateful for. Even the little things in life. Warm socks, someone out of the blue waves at you in the car. I'm grateful I have the book to read and to open my eyes to be grateful for the little thing in life."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2024 : 09:34:10 AM
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Emily Nellinger (#8229) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning a Beginner Her-story Badge!
"For my merit badge, Her-Story, I googled who is an influential woman who is still in her position of power, which led me to Vice President, Kamala Harris.
I continued my research online and checked my library for any biographies written about her.
I learned a lot about her through my research, and her memoir, "The Truths We Hold: An American Journey."
Some things I learned:
1. She was born in Oakland, CA on October 20, 1964.
2. She attended Westmount High School and graduated college from Howard University. She graduated from UC Hastings College of Law.
3. She became the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in the history of the USA.
4. She is also the first vice president of African and Asian American descent.
5. She met her husband, Douglas on a blind date through a friend. Her step-children call her Momala.
6. As a district attorney, she fought against banks that ran home loan scams and was able to win money back for the defendants.
7. She also ran programs aimed at lowering truancy rates, getting school attendance up, and providing positive assistance to children and families."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2024 : 09:38:09 AM
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Lacey Nakanishi (#8284) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning an Expert First Aid Badge!
"Reviewed and renewed CPR. Also the previous week at the local pet store they had a demonstration on first aid and CPR for dogs. Always good to have this knowledge in case of an emergency.
I always try to stay updated on first aid and CPR there is always some bit of new information to learn."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2024 : 09:41:32 AM
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Lacey Nakanishi (#8284) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning an Expert Farmgirl's Best Friend Badge!
"This is a rescued dog which I share with my grand children! This pup needs alot of attention so I walk and play ball with this guy.
He is a very good companion.
Dogs are my best friends."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2024 : 9:12:57 PM
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Lacey Nakanishi (#8284) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning an Expert Community Action Badge!
"Wrote a letter to the local newspaper regarding the trash around the town. So in doing so, I found out about a group in town that picks up trash. So I joined the group and about 15 of us go in an area and clean it up! It has been very good for community. Small actions can generate great results.
This has turned out to be a fun group to work with and we see results."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2024 : 9:14:26 PM
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Lacey Nakanishi (#8284) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning a Beginner Public Service Badge!
"This has been a year of attending city councils. A very busy year researching voting for our local measures about town improvements. The ballot measures for the state - so much to take in this year.
Attended the league of woman voters to listen to the candidates for the senate.
Watching some of the presidential debates and having discussions about the two running for president. Voted in my county, voted in the state and the federal elections.
Well, glad the elections are over."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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