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Across the Fence:  tell us TEN things that you COLLECT .. and WHY  |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 03:58:33 AM
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ohhhhh .. 'nuther FUN game'!!!!
list TEN things that you 'collect' ... and IF i might have a little sumpthin-sumpthin that is on your list .. jus' hanging out here at my farm .. i'll choose someone to send it to (the choice will be based on WHAT i have that is ready to go live with someone else for awhile).
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 04:01:35 AM
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I collect:
elephants - I've loved them since I was a child. They just seem so gentle to me.
tea cups & saucers - not many, they have to be special. I started after my Great Aunt died and found her tea cup with Sept. on it and realized we shared a birthday.
Crystal snack plates & tea cups. (don't know what they're called) Went to a tea party at a historical society and fell in love with them there. Had to have a set for home tea parties. The obsession started.
Pretty rocks. No real reason.
Insulators. Found some at a garage sale while on vacation in California. I just think they're neat and unusual. My Dad adds to my collection at Christmas time. They look cool sitting on my entertainment center.
Embroidery materials  (which I better stop doing) I just like having different materials to do. I like scouring resale shop for vintage patterns. It's more of the hunt I think than anything.
Hmmm.... I think that's it.
Unmatched socks.....but I think my collection is complete.  I don't purposely seek this collection out.  |
Edited by - City Chick on Jul 29 2008 04:22:28 AM |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 04:52:02 AM
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Oh this sounds like fun, and a little like homework.....gotta put the thinking cap on to whittle down and define the list!!
Watering cans, and old gardening hand tools because I like what they represent to me.
Old postcards with floral, Christmas or bird themes.
Old books on nature, gardening, flowers..
Old clay flower pots.
Sweet little birds made from clay or porcelain or resin, cement or whatever.
Lacy doilies;
embroidered doilies and dresser scarves.
Interesting old baskets.
Old floral china.
Yee haa! That makes ten. Can't wait to see what everbody else drools over.
I think I am drawn to these things because they represent a gentle, tranquil, pleasantly industrious, home-based life. When I surround myself with these things, that is how it makes me feel; a little like going to visit my grandmothers who I loved dearly.
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Edited by - Nance in France on Jul 29 2008 04:55:53 AM |
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Kelly Wall
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Kelly
Apison
TN
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 05:58:30 AM
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Okay,
New to this list: Vintage tin picnic baskets
Fire king (every pattern) My most prized collection!
cast iron trivets
wooden spools (thread type)
wooden spools (the big ones)
buttons
Fitz and Floyd teapots
Tins made by Daher in New York
vintage sewing notions
anything "farm" (new collection as we are building a "new" farmhouse!
Thanks for this fun topic, I love collecting, and am glad to see others do too! It is the fun in the hunt and the joy in the find!!
Kelly
Farmgirl #238 |
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homemakerkate
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
Kate
Ewen
Michigan
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 06:32:53 AM
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ok here is where I come out of my closet. I dont collect much of anything. I used to buy fabric, lots and lots of fabric as I am a quilter and sewer. Then I decided that I needed to exercise some restraint and use up what I had. I love to read so I will buy books but I also donate many of them away as my space is limited.
So if I collect anything, heres my list:
fabric
books
dust bunnies
dog hair
tracked in dirt
bills
recipie ideas
laundry
dishes, unwashed
toys in on bedroom floors
These are the things that I have the most of in my home. |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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homemakerkate
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
Kate
Ewen
Michigan
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 06:42:31 AM
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| Oh Miss Frannie, really you can keep your dust bunnies.:) I have plenty!!! lol! HUGS |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 06:44:04 AM
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i collect vintage 'kitchen' thingies .. here are some that i am taking to glovers's station tomorrow ... gonna' sell 'em for two dollars each ..
IF any of you kids would like to have some of them for $1.00 each .. (plus $3. postie) .. let me know by tomorrow .. cuz' that's when i'm gonna' take a whole buncha' stuff over there.
i do have lots of somewhat duplicates of some things .. i tend to forget what i already own! i can send 'close ups' to you via e-mail if you are interested. just let me know.
do any of you collect older kitchen utensils and such?
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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Edited by - CabinCreek-Kentucky on Jul 29 2008 06:44:30 AM |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 06:50:09 AM
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Let's see-
Bunny stuff ie:figurines, stuffed, etc.
Books (mostly gardening,farming,knitting, & cookbooks)
Yarn
MJ Magazines
Flower & Veggie seeds
Dust Bunnies
Critter Fur
Bunny Berries to put on my garden (I have 2 and they're always happy to oblige..LOL!)
Photos of my kids & grandsweeties
Friends, because you can never have too many :)
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 07:33:28 AM
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I collect:
vintage pyrex
vintage potholders- sewn and crocheted- love the little dresses and pants..
teacups
teapots
vintage linens
doilies
embroidered pillowcases
my new collection- rag dolls
vintage little glass salt and pepper shakers
vintage hankies..
they all have the same thing- vintage household items. I love to use items that i know another homemaker was using to take care of her family. or that she made to decorate her little home with..
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net |
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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
281 Posts
Peg
Chesapeake
Virginia
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 07:38:36 AM
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1. nests and eggs- not real ones, but real looking
2. birdhouses- I have a 'thing' for birds, I guess.
3. vintage flower frogs- the metal spikey things used in flower vases. I use them to hold cards, words, etc..on my shelves
4. vintage glass items- pretty little things
5. frames- i love shabby chic frames
6. vintage saucers/small plates- I use them as you would a coaster
7. cloche (bell jars)- I put special items under the bell and display them.
8. recipes- I love to cook/bake!
9. ribbons- I use them for everything
10. Pug dog items- I now have 2 real Pug dogs, so the obession has begun.
miles of smiles~
Peg |
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 07:46:41 AM
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I collect:
vintage community/church fundraiser cookbooks- everyone is filled with each ladies BEST recipe what could be better than that??
doilies and hankies- I love to crochet my own so I love and appreciate vintage pieces!
silverware (the lovely old stuff, mix-matched is the best!)
enamelware- trying to start my collection, only have a couple of pieces so far....
pets....!
embroidery floss :)
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If the ways is long
Let your heart be strong
Keep right on 'round the bend
Though you're tired and weary
Still journey on to your happy abode
Where all that you love
And are dreaming of
Will be there at the end of the road.
-Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 07:48:15 AM
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Ooops I guess that's not 10.... can't think of anything else though.... guess I'd better finish up the rest of my coffee before I try and play these games :D
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If the ways is long
Let your heart be strong
Keep right on 'round the bend
Though you're tired and weary
Still journey on to your happy abode
Where all that you love
And are dreaming of
Will be there at the end of the road.
-Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 08:17:42 AM
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Ooh. I collect:
White Enamelware (With the red, black, blue or green trim)
Old Milk & Cream Bottles
Vintage Linens
Vintage Glass Items (especially the light greens, pinks, turquoise, blues....)
Vintage Garden Items
And if I even THOUGHT of collecting anything else, I'd have to move into the barn and shove the calves over for a place to sleep! My farmhouse is pretty crowded, but I just can't resist that one more piece of....
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 08:22:13 AM
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LOL 10 ok why ten..............heehee
pigs - cuz kids show them ( pictures and figurens and such...cuz there are only 2 pigs allowed in the barn)
tins- cuz we inherited some of them and i just added on
cookbooks- cuz they started collecting themselves
books- cuz i read them
scrapbook supplies-cuz they migrate to my basket while i am in the store
fabric-cuz i am weird and like the new smell of fabric and like to look at all the pretty colors
pens- cuz i like to doodle and i need again all the pretty colors
broken tile and glass-cuz i mosaic and the more i have the better it looks
dvd's and vcrs-cuz we love movies
toenail polish-again with the p r e t t y colors!
that's 10 - i did it. yea!!
AngiKay
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 08:57:03 AM
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Here's what I collect:
National Geographic magazines- love to read,
Music theory/history/books- I study music,
Rocks from places we've traveled,
Yarn- to crochet hat for the homeless,
Cat items- I love, love, love cats,
Buttons- for a variety of uses that the farmgirls have mentioned to me,
That's all I can think of now.
Marly |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 09:09:07 AM
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Hey, Marly. I've got some left over yarn that I tried using to weave a baby blanket. It's pink, yellow, light green and white. Do you need it for your homeless project? If you do, email me and send me your address. I'd love to contribute to your project!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 09:23:44 AM
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Hmmmm...let's see:
Antique sewing machines - I love them!
Yarn - I am addicted to crochet
Books - I am a book worm!
Victorian pics - for my decoupage
Antique furniture - I'll always find room for a new piece.
Porcelain Dolls - been collecting since I was 7
Buttons - I don't know why, I just have a thing for buttons!
My children's fridgie art!- I have boxes full of kids art and I can't throw it out!
Birdhouses - my kitchen is filled with 'em!
Fabric - for my tote bags!
I think that's 10...Whew, I collect alot of stuff. Maybe I need a bigger house 'cause my stuff is stayin'! 
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/ |
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elphie0503
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Samantha
Gilmer
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 09:27:50 AM
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Ten...wow...lets see...
1. Willow Tree Angels...I love how they are so simple yet beautiful.
2. Scrapbooking paper...I do a ton of paper crafting, so whenever I see any kind of paper that would work I'll snatch it up. I was so luck a month ago--a store went out of business and threw away 150 rolls of wrapping paper, for each of the holidays.
3. Cookie cutters...love to use them at Christmas time.
4. Frank Sinatra...nuff said.
5. Shells...I have some from every place we have gone...fresh or salt water...I call them my memory stones, and when I have enough, I want to make a frame for my huge bathroom mirror.
6. Recipes...I have 3 boxes full and now 118 cookbooks.
7. Wizard of Oz stuff...I have the entire cast of dolls in so many different ways, posters, slippers, I have even branched out to the broadway play "Wicked". I also have one of the original prints of both books.
8. Cookie tins...Each year I scavenge for them, and then at Christmas I fill them with goodies and give em away.
9. Shoes!!!!
10. That's all I can really think of right now!
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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msjocee
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Josie
Canyon Country
CA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 09:42:39 AM
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Here I go:
Vintage RED Kitchen stuff(I have an old scale, can open ect )I love the color red and old kitchen stuff!
small bake tins These are prefect to hold my "jewels" for my art stuff.
old buttons Where to begin to use on altered art, and jewerly.
vintage jewerly To use in Art and jewerly making.
old photos Love the old look and use in journals.
vintage board game pieces I use the pieces in altered art (do you see a patteren here?!)
vintage flowers same as above
vintage cake/cupcake toppers (ballerina clown heads) See above!!:)
I think thats it!:)
Mom to wild boys: Miah(10), and Jakie(6)
"Everything is Possible for They who believe." |
Edited by - msjocee on Jul 29 2008 09:45:46 AM |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 10:04:52 AM
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you gurlz have great collections .. i know that i have some of the things you gurlz have on your lists too .. i'll wait for more gurlz to let us know .. before i start finding stuff! (could probably send stuff to all ya'll .. except the postie would put me in debtor's prison!)
i'm thinking what i 'might' do is this .. i'll post things i have and you can 'pick and choose' .. and just send me the postage to get it to you! how's that sound?
i'll surely need some 'time' on this one .. cuz' ya'll KNOW how slow i am at gittin' stuff wrapped, packed up and to the postie! (but i doooooooo try to put in some little extras each time though!) xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 10:25:14 AM
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Julie:
How kind of you! I just collect yarn from garage sales or other friends who have given up on knitting or crocheting. Do you have a baby or babies? If so, let me know, I'll crochet your yarn into a blanket for the babies. I'll check the postings later. You are too sweet. Most Louisianians are sweet and kind people, I'm sure you'd agree.
Marly |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 11:07:30 AM
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Hey, Marly: Nope. No babies! I just thought this yarn would work for a baby blanket for a friend, and come to find out, it's too stretchy for a loom. So, consequently, it's extra yarn that I won't use for anything else (you REALLY don't want me to crochet with it -- tried that, created a disaster!, and I don't know how to knit -- yet.) So, the yarn is up for grabs. If you want it, email me with your address and I'll ship it to you. You are too sweet to offer to crochet a blanket for me, though. I really appreciate it! Aren't farmgirls wonderful?!?!?!?!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 11:29:04 AM
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Julie:
I'll check your site area and get your email address. Much thanks to you.
Give me a few minutes.
I love this farmsite area. People here are wonderful.
Marly |
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msjocee
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Josie
Canyon Country
CA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 11:31:28 AM
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Oh Frannie I would so send postage if you have any of my stuff :)
Mom to wild boys: Miah(10), and Jakie(6)
"Everything is Possible for They who believe." |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 11:31:45 AM
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Hi Julie:
Marly, again.
Did you get my email? Hope so.
Thanks a million.
Marly |
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Across the Fence: tell us TEN things that you COLLECT .. and WHY |
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tell us TEN things that you COLLECT .. and WHY
