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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter:  Texas Chapter?  |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 3:12:05 PM
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Hi, girls, I don't know if I can join right at this time. I know 20 dollars is not alot in the grand scheme of things, but we are holding onto what we can. I just can't do that right now when we don't have alot. I hope you will understand. I don't have Mary Jane's book right now, so I would have to get that as well, even though I want it.. I also see some things I want to do where I'd have to buy things (budget mix, etc) and I just can't (though I want it..LOL!) ... maybe if my little store does well and things pick up here, then I will be able to.... God bless the HOTTIES!!!!!!!!!!
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 3:25:07 PM
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Brooke, you join us in the Henhouse whenever you are able to. In the meantime, you will be able to read the posts there, just not post anything yourself. So keep up with us that way, and post here in Chapter Chatter if you need to post something. I will be checking it as well! And thank you for the blessing!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 6:39:02 PM
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Hotties, I heard from Jen and they are still having a problem with setting up our Henhouse. For now, we will just stay here and when the Henhouse is set up I'll post a notice here that the Henhouse is ready.
Sorry about the delay!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 6:43:17 PM
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Originally posted by Caron
Hotties, I heard from Jen and they are still having a problem with setting up our Henhouse. For now, we will just stay here and when the Henhouse is set up I'll post a notice here that the Henhouse is ready.
Sorry about the delay!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254
Caron, thanks for the update.............Then all you TX hens out there what are you up to today? Do you have rain in your area? Or are you still hot? What were you stitching today? Or if you were not stitching, what were you up to today? How are the kids and husbands?
Good here today, picked stuff from the garden, made homemade liquid soap, dd gave me a spa treatment, I had a good mail day and I am working on an apron. hugs
AngiKay
For he is faithful that promised. Hebrews 10:23
check out Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 6:57:00 PM
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Hi, Caron, thanks so much, I will sometime soon and yes, I'll post here then and keep up watch when it's up... :)
I am actually going to learn how to stitch ... Mom-in-law is going to give me her mother's sewing machine table..it's just about 40 years old, but hey, it's a sewing machine! I want to make those cute lounging pants I keep seeing everywhere... for starters anyway! Hey, for once we didn't have rain here today! We usually get thunderstorms every afternoon!
http://maggie.ecrater.com
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 7:17:35 PM
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I am having a tough go with Charlie this past week. I don't know if it is a growth spurt or just being 2, but he is just mean and cranky. I just keep giving kisses and hugs and trying not to bang my head on the wall : )
We are on are normal schedule of rain showers once a day. We really need the rain, so it is nice. I am working on getting ready for the start of college in August. It will sneak up on me fast.
Trying to work on some aprons and a little project for Charlie. Haven't had much time. Still job hunting...really just waiting on people to either contact me or call me back. I hate the waiting game.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 08:18:56 AM
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Yesterday I went to Hobby Lobby and got a package of Lancaster quilt blocks to embroidery.The package has 6 squares, 18x18 in it. I'm going to make pillows though, instead of a quilt. I have lots of thread from when I was totally into cross stitch, so I just need to choose what colors for each pillow.
I mentioned this in another thread but I'm not sure if I mentioned it here, but my husband and I are civil war reenactors. The men have battles, etc. to do when we are at an event, but the women mostly are sitting in the camps (after food is prepared) talking to each other or to visitors who have questions. I thought this would give me something to do while sitting and it will look period correct. I crochet some, so between the two, I'll be set. I would LOVE to learn to knit, so I'm hoping that is in my future!
No rain here, but we do need a little. It's forcast for tomorrow, so we'll see. If not, I'll need to go water some plants!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 11:04:27 AM
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Hey Caron...any luck on getting us up and running yet? I am so excited...
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 12:33:39 PM
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Nope, I got another message from Jen today, they are still having some sort of problem!
I guess we're just so H.O.T. we fried the Henhouse settings! LOL!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 12:36:20 PM
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Brooke, you ought to try a reenactment one day! I didn't realize it would be so much fun, and we'd meet so many nice people. It's just great!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 12:36:32 PM
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HA!! Go HOTTIES!!! I guess everything IS bigger and HOTTER in Texas!!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 12:38:26 PM
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Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 12:39:08 PM
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Caron, wish you and the reenactment were closer. I'd go! Where are you located? I don't know if my husband would like to do that (even though he's a history buff), and I don't want to go by myself! lol.
http://maggie.ecrater.com
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 2:15:13 PM
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Originally posted by Caron
Yesterday I went to Hobby Lobby and got a package of Lancaster quilt blocks to embroidery.The package has 6 squares, 18x18 in it. I'm going to make pillows though, instead of a quilt. I have lots of thread from when I was totally into cross stitch, so I just need to choose what colors for each pillow.
I mentioned this in another thread but I'm not sure if I mentioned it here, but my husband and I are civil war reenactors. The men have battles, etc. to do when we are at an event, but the women mostly are sitting in the camps (after food is prepared) talking to each other or to visitors who have questions. I thought this would give me something to do while sitting and it will look period correct. I crochet some, so between the two, I'll be set. I would LOVE to learn to knit, so I'm hoping that is in my future!
No rain here, but we do need a little. It's forcast for tomorrow, so we'll see. If not, I'll need to go water some plants!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254
Caron, that sounds awesome! I think that would be a great thing to do while you sit. I love re-inactments!
AngiKay
For he is faithful that promised. Hebrews 10:23
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 2:17:43 PM
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We go to reenactments in DeRidder, Louisiana, Pleasant Hill Texas, Jefferson Texas, Liendo Plantation near Brenham Texas,Niblett's Bluff Louisiana, and anywhere else we can find in Southeast Texas or Southwest Louisiana.
We also put on a small one each May here in Orange at the park and use local students from the 8th grade to help us. They would have studied the civil war for a whole semester, made their own clothing, learned skills like quilting, weaving, cooking, rifle drills, blacksmithing, being in the cavalry or artillery.Other local schools bring their students to tour the camp and hear the presentations from the students working with us. For them this is their final grade, so they work very hard to be authentic!
When we start up again in September (July and August is just too hot to wear all those layers of clothing!) I'll post here or in the Henhouse where we will be, just in case any of you Hottie farmgirls can come to one of them!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
Edited by - Caron on Jul 08 2008 2:21:31 PM |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 2:48:26 PM
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You know what..I'd actually like to get involved...I keep saying I'm going to but always put it to the way side... I wonder how cheap I can get some material for making a dress... I wonder how much does it cost... Caron, what would I need to get started and involved? How much does it take? That's September... so I have a couple of months or so ...and Liendo is in November... so ...
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 3:20:34 PM
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Brooke, you will need a dress, hairnet or bonnet,a petticoat and/or hoop for under the dress. The dress should be made of cotton (no synthetic blends).We wear boots that look like granny boots and white stockings, cotton knee high socks work well. The dress needs to be long sleeved, unless your under 25 in which case you can wear a short sleeved dress.Use one of the patterns such as the simplicity pattern,if you have that.
If it's a skirt and shirt, the shirt should button up the front and both should be made of the same material.The skirt should be quite full if you are wearing a hoop. You'll need enough material to go over the hoop without being too tight.No zippers in the skirt,pleat it and attach it to a waistband, it can fasten with a hook and eye or a button and buttonhole.
Important: If you wear a hoop, be sure to wear something underneath like capri's or if you have them, pantaloons. 
You can get the hoop from a bridal shop, just a plain one not one with ruffles or netting under it. Just a cotton one.
Try to keep the dress rather plain and simple for a daydress, save the fancy lace and flowers for a ball gown.
Check ebay under "civil war" then find costumes and reenactment clothing and you'll find dresses for sale you can look at to get an idea from.
This is the very basics and you can go from there.I started with a green top and skirt, a black bonnet,a hoop, boots I already had and some white socks.
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 3:37:33 PM
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Thanks, Caron, that is VERY helpful! I'm doing some research now. Is there a particular group you're in? I'm looking at the 11th Cavalry here in Houston. I am going to try and get my brother to join. Our roots go back looong and deep in the South/Civil War. Lots of good stories to be told there. lol. Are you in the Daughters of the Confederacy? I've thought about joining. I actually think I have the pattern for pantaloons and all the undergarments I'd ever need. lol. Ah, I knew those granny boots I had would be useful for something. :P
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 3:48:19 PM
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I'm not in the Daughters of the Confederacy, but one of our members is. Our unit is called the 3rd Texas Artillery.They have several cannons they fire at each event, as well as the long rifles.
I know the 11th Texas and they are nice people!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
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elphie0503
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Samantha
Gilmer
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 06:36:22 AM
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Wow Caron, that is cool! I have been to one of the reenactments in Jefferson. I am about 40 minutes from town, so every now and again we shoot on in for the best fried catfish EVER; in a little hole in the wall on the river. How fun!
Samantha
www.elphie0503.blogspot.com
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort~~Albright
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 06:41:12 AM
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Samantha, isn't Jefferson a nice place? I really love that little town.
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
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Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 06:45:14 AM
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Hotties, remember we are having a logo/design contest for the Heart of Texas Farmgirl chapter! I saw one of the other chapters took their design and made badges out of them like their sisterhood badges. I think that's a cool idea, so be sure your design will fit into the hex shape the sisterhood badge is in.
Contest ends July 31st!
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254 |
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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter: Texas Chapter? |
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