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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 04 2009 : 10:32:37 AM
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The instructions are so simple...I haven't made slippers in years! Aren't they sweet? And oh so soft and warm!
Thanks Angela for all of the yarn!!! 
I'm hooked. I can't stop knitting those cute little slippers featured in this months MaryJanes Farm magazine!!
I hate using inexpensive yarn for my creations but am poor so money is tight...I would like to barter soap, solid perfume, salve, or whipped shea butter in exchange for enough wool to make at least
4-pr of medium sized slippers.
any takers?? 
thanks girls!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2009 : 3:19:40 PM
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Melody, I have quite a bit of yarn, I am not sure how much wool I have though. If I have enough I would love to barter with you!! Let me check it out.
Angela
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2009 : 4:21:14 PM
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Sounds good Angela....since I am doing slippers maybe I should stick with something other than wool...I just thought about that. I think they might shrink! Do you have any pics?
Melody |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2009 : 5:33:32 PM
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| I will try to get some pics to you tomorrow. I will email them to you. I have one BIG bag of black and white mixed yarn, well the yarn is both black and white. You are welcome to all of that, and I will have to sort through the rest! Oh yeah and I have a couple of one pound skeins of green too I believe. I email pics of everything, however my camera is not the best. |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2009 : 1:40:04 PM
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I sent your yarn out this morning!! It should be there by Sat. they said 5 to 6 days!! I can't wait to use my soaps!!!!!1
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 09:45:23 AM
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Melody, I got your soap today and it smells wonderful...I actually think my favorite is the oatmeal honey!! I may be getting some more of the green tea from you, my mom tried to steal mine this afternoon when she stopped by:) Thank you for a wonderful barter!!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 8:26:06 PM
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Hi, did you get enough yarn? I have some that I'll never use. How much does it take for a pair? I have lots of different colors.
Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 9:02:57 PM
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Well I bought one skein of yarn and I completed 2-pair of slippers and I think I will be able to squeeze another pair out of what I have left. The slippers are just darling and I add a vintage button along the side just like what Maryjane has shown in this months magazine! Let me know what colors you have Melody June and we can barter!
OH...I boxed your FO's this afternoon very carefully and they are ready to be posted!
Talk to you soon!
Hugs,
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 11:48:48 AM
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Angela.....You Devil You!
I am speechless. The BIG GIANT BOX of yarn arrived a few minutes ago....I sent you an e-mail. And, the colors OH the colors are just perfect for slippers! And, the Mary Engelbreit card how sweet....
Thank you dear heart. I know what I am going to be doing in the next couple of months. KNITTING SLIPPERS
BIG-BIG HUGS
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 11:55:37 AM
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I am so glad it worked out!! I just sent you an email!! I hope you have fun with it!!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 1:05:32 PM
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Melody I can't wait to see pics. I really loved the pictures in the new MJF magazine. I have got to learn to knit.
The chief source of failure and unhapiness is trading what you want the most for what you want at the moment. |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 2:48:57 PM
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Ok Melody, so I had of that yarn I sent you to try to get cleaned up, sorted out and downsize my craft room right? Well, so my aunt stops by today with a belated birthday gift....a HUGE basket FULL of yarn....so guess what I started knitting and crocheting slippers too!!! Guess everybody will be getting slippers for Christmas this year! Oh and by the way, in case you don't already know this tip...to make them no slip, put thick dots of puffy t shirt paint on them and let dry....viola...no slip!!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 6:09:59 PM
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What issue of MJ's magazine are you finding the pattern for the slippers? I have not got a new issue yet.
Sarita
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
Contentment is the crown jewel of a happy life. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 6:16:17 PM
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Angela....I LOL!!! Whats that saying what goes around comes around??? who'd a thought they were referring to YARN!
We will both have to post pics of our knitted slippers. I just love the gray yarn and have one slipper done (I gave my sister two pair)...complete with vintage buttons!! I love 'em. And, your right I know exactly what I am giving out for Christmas gifts!
Your Aunt is FUNNY!
Take care and have a "cool" weekend. We are headed up North for a juried soap show and are leaving here around 5:30 in the a.m. Wish us luck!
Take care, dear!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 7:11:17 PM
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Keeper of the past,
The slipper pattern is in the new issue, but I do not have it in front of me to tell you what page. SORRY! But it is def. in the new issue
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
1564 Posts |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 09:22:20 AM
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Page 88 of the latest issue. I have to say its the perfect TV knitting activity! I am now knitting them too!
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
Zelda Fitzgerald |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 7:49:55 PM
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Isn't this great! WARM FEET come Christmas time....how nice is that!!
Lets post photos of our finished product. I actually completed my 3rd set today while we were vendors at a juried art fest about 3 hours drive from here. We got halfway there when I realized I left my favorite bamboo knitting needles in the front room. Had my bag, had the yarn, had one complete slipper, extra buttons, and no knitting needles. The first Wal-mart we came across I yelled at Bruce to "STOP" "I have to get #7 knitting needles before we go one mile further!" My DD hit the brakes bought my needeles and ended up buying a dozen donuts as well!!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 05:06:09 AM
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aI have finished my first pair (I crocheted them) now I am knitting the easy slipper pattern, then I am going to try out the super easy knit pattern!! We do not have TV so I find this relaxing as my down time in the evenings, it's great!!
Melody, I would have done the same thing!!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 09:20:00 AM
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Melody I have done the same thing! Forgot my needles on the way to St Louis, always a walmart when you need them!
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
Zelda Fitzgerald |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 06:03:35 AM
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I have been knitting a similar pattern for quite some time now. I sent Melanie a copy. No strap but they knit up quickly and I keep a basket by the front door for visitors. Even have some in a size 12 for my big footed son. I usually made them out of washable because they get so much use. If anyone is interested in the patters, email me.
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
www.stitchingby2sisters.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 1:05:40 PM
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Melody,
I am so glad this yarn worked for you!! They are so cute. I have a pair crocheted, but I am still working on my knitted ones. I can't seem to figure out how to post pics on here yet! LOL
Michele, I am sending an email now about your pattern! THANKS for the great idea about houseguests wearing them!!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
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*Farmgirl Barter™: need wool for socks willing to barter |
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need wool for socks willing to barter
