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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Dec 13 2008 : 12:28:36 PM
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My sister makes Almond roca..every year OMG it is soooooooooooo yummy. Can't wait to get up to Washington to get my share this year...usually she mailed it to me and I kinda think she was afraid it would cost too much to mail.. kept getting less & less and I had to savor each piece, But I talked to her yesterdy & she said she made plenty.. not sure what that means.. I guess I will see....
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2008 : 4:02:58 PM
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Anything canned or recipes in a jar
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4426 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4426 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2008 : 04:08:58 AM
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No the barb wire tree is not for the cows. I take a piece of rebar for the trunk, flat bar and horse shoes for the base and make branches out of barb wire, rusty of course. Make a star for the top out of wire too. Turn out pretty neat. I have made several and either gave away or sold. Still don't have any for me. This one will be going to my sister. She ordered one. I am going to try a piece of t-post for the trunk. See if my husband thinks it will be too heavy. Can't find the rebar I thought I had.
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2008 : 09:17:44 AM
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The tree sounds wonderful - it sure would be something my deer and goats could not bother. I at one time would decorate the Pino Pine that stands infront of my house but I have learned first the geese would pull the light blubs off where they could reach them, then the crows and magpies with pull off the ribbon bows, then the howling wind would carry the ornaments off to Kansas - so now I let Mother Nature decorate. Today she has graced the tree with snow covered branchs, branchs full of cones and there are five leftover nests sitting gently deep in the lush greens. I do love the sound of your Wire Tree and how creative you are to make it.
Keep up those creative ideas - we still have some time to dig in our stashs are pull out some incredible gifts.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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jumpingjuliet
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
becky
oroville
CA
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2008 : 11:00:00 AM
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I absolutely love this thread! I am so inspired. I love the lego blanket idea. I am dreading when Paul is old enough to play with legos. I dread toys with small parts. They are always all over the place. That is why I love the lego mat idea.
My family always made handmade gifts. My mom sewed pillows and blankets for on our beds and made pajama bags to keep our jammies in and cross stitced ornaments with a picture of each of our horses on them. My great uncle who is a wonderful woodworker made me a 2 story farmhouse for my barbies. I loved it. He even made furniture for it and kitchen cabinets and a dishwasher. Above the fireplace he hung my worst school picture ever. When I dig it out of my mom's attic to ship it out here I will have to update the photo. My Great grandma wallpapered it with scraps from her house so it is like a miniature of hers. The upholstery on the couch was fabric from things she has made and they did such a beautiful job. They made my brothers a machine shed to keep their toy tractors in. I used to climb in it and take naps. Next to my doll house It loots like a farm. My one Gram crocheted sweaters and such. The other knitted blankets and sweaters.
I married into a family that goes overboard with expensive gifts. They can afford it but it gets old. I am going back to my roots and making gifts or giving simple SB gifts that they could really use. For my niece I got carried away because I was enjoying making girly things. I found an easel at a thrift shop for her and I am making a cute little ruffly craft apron for her. I also made a fleece blanket with pom pom trim, and a pair of fleece mittens to match. For my son (he's 3) I am outfitting his big boy room so he can move in on New Years. The deal was he could not have a big boy room until he used the potty like a big boy and no more diapers. We finally are there (YAY!!!) I am going to make him a cover for his headboard out of old jeans. The iron bed is a bit girly. He wanted an airplane.I found Texaco plane banks at a secondhand shop. They will hang from his ceiling.
For most of our friends and family I am giving HM apple butter, apple sauce, and pomegranate jelly. I was hoping to throw in homemade butter and bread too but I don't think I will get that far this year. (Note my post in the kitchen section about bread making). I am also making cinnamon ornaments and wall hangings for each family. Some have the letters of their last name and Gingerbread people for each family member. My parents' has horses and a heart with their name. Some individuals are just getting ornaments. I am making a simple flannel quilt for my friend's new baby. I am also candying pecans for a few people. I better get cracking. :P ( I couldn't help myself)
Next year I found a great idea for recycling old sweaters. Felt them and then make totes out of them. Just cut the arms off and cut around the neck to make handles, and stitch the bottom closed. You just blanket stitch the cut edges and can use the sleeves to make pockets.I am going to get started with this early in the year so I can keep my eyes open for sweaters all year long.
My son painted wooden birdhouses for each of his grandmas. We found a box of plaster of paris ornaments at a rummage sale. He is painting those for his aunts and uncles.
I hope you all get your projects done in time to sit and enjoy yourselves. The procrastinator that I am I will be at it till the last minute.:)
Merry Christmas
Becky
I am one with my inner farm girl! |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2008 : 7:39:45 PM
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| that tree sounds really cool. could you post a pic of it please? peace connie in alaska |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2008 : 09:11:32 AM
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For those of you looking for "guy" gifts - I've been making hats. For my brother, my ex, my nephews (age 18 and 7). For the older fellows, I used this pattern:
http://knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/hats/manly-hat.htm - i love it!!!
For the younger boys, I used this pattern - it makes a very "cool" hip/trendy hat even teens will wear.
If you want to see what I came up with there are pics on my blog:
http://girlwithasword.blogspot.com/
I can knit the London Beanie in about 2 hours with slightly less than 100 yards of yarn, so it's great to use up smaller skeins and doesn't take long!
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debaccuardi
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Debby
Welches
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2008 : 7:36:31 PM
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I always try to knit a couple of presents each year. This year I am snowed in so pretty much everyone is receiving handmade gifts this year--knit hats, socks or scarves (some handspun) for nieces and moms. SILs will be getting a basket of herbal goodies (honey face mask, calendula ointment, herbal tea and bath tea) mand for the men in the family wet felted scarves.
Next year I have lots more herb plans. I love that I actually have time to do this. There have been too many years where I feel like I am buying presents that may be enjoyed but are impersonal.
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2008 : 7:08:13 PM
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I am with you Debby - it requires time and thought to make a gift. I just read an article about how "Homemade" had in past times a bad idea attached to it but now it is trendy and is getting better press.
Today when I was not out in the goat barn I made homemade "Rum Balls", Creme De Monte Mints, Honey and Milk Carmel Corn and put the finishing touches on my Seed Saver Journals... Even without enough sleep (goat birthing time) I still feel alive when I know I am making something special for someone.
Stand proud - give Homemade Gifts 
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 12:05:28 PM
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So? How did the homemade gifts go over? Did anyone recieve any really fantastic homemade gifts???
I think my "guys" all liked the hats and jams, which makes me happy. :) My 7 year old nephew went nuts over his orange and blue wristwarmers and wore them all day. :) it was delighfully gratifying to see. |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 3:07:34 PM
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| we didnt really do christmas this year becasue of sons surgery and finding out that hubby needs major surgery as soon as it can be scheduled but i did contact an old friend of his who sent 2 bottles of homemade, 6 yr old, concord grape wine! i do not like wine but tasted it and it was so nummy! i dont knwo if any of you remember the cartoon dog that when fed a treat would hug himself and float into the air and back down, but i truly wondered if hubby was gonna do that! i would say that tops any gift i could have gotten for him! peace connie in alaska |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 3:14:42 PM
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I didn't receive any handmade gifts yet, but so far hubby & son both loved their fleece blankets I made them, and hubby adores the scarf I knit for him and has been bragging to everyone how his wife made it for him.
We'll be having our Christmas with my older kiddos and grandsweeties on Jan 3rd. Sure hope they all like the things I made for them.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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