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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 02 2009 : 12:16:35 PM
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I'm so glad so many of you make your Christmas presents. Because I don't like to SHOP around Christmas, I try to make mine too. If you want to make God laugh, plan your season. I'm trying to get to sewing, but so many things get in the way, the sump pump, the car, bringing all the plants and bonsai trees in, brining in the koi, well you who farm know all this. I am promising myself I will make at least only one homemade present (but hoping to finish all of them) that way the guilties don't overtake me. Ho Ho (whoops, I'm rushing it)lol
Bonnie Ellis
Bonnie Ellis
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MissLiss
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
322 Posts
Melissa
Corona
CA
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 10:59:23 PM
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You girls crack me up! Isn't it funny how we all have these big dreams and life gets in the way? As I wonder how I will ever find the time to make all the gifts that I have planned out for this Christmas, I wonder how they did it back then. All those women, roughing it out on the prairie, with nothing but their own two hands...how is it impossible for me to make gifts for 7 people when I don't have a 100 acres of land to farm, cows to milk, sheep to sheer and chickens and horses to tend to? All I have to do is run down to the Safeway if I run out of food, or the Target if I run out of time for Christmas presents. I have taken to reminding myself that I have the time - I just waste it doing other things...like watching America's Next Top Model and eating ice cream after the DD is in bed (not that that is what I'm doing instead of making Christmas presents for my loving family :-) ). I haven't decided yet whether these reminders will help me get more work done or turn me into a neurotic mess, but we'll see. Good luck to all of you sisters and whatever you do, don't get sucked into America's Next Top Model while you're supposed to be carefully counting rows in a complicated knitting pattern...the outcome is not good.
Melissa ~ Farmgirl #724
Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, Or go without! |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 07:36:45 AM
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I'm making pj pants for dh, & the 2-kids at home. The grand-daughters are getting paper(fabric) dolls that are in a box with trims, lace, etc. to make their own clothes. A quilt for grandson.
Yearly Photo Book for each of the kids and grandparents. The kids have a deadline of Nov 5th to email the pics they want in this years book. Then I go to Walmart photo and design the book with only 20 pages (eight kids, each getting 1 page or if they have kids 2 pages) plus family collage pages that I have fun putting together. Everyone loves these and they are less than $20.
I'm still canning, so I'm not focused on Christmas yet.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & MRET ~ Energy Healing & Wellness Coaching Sessions
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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WearyMary
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Mary
Mount Holly
NJ
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 08:37:53 AM
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All of these are great ideas, everyone enjoy making your gifts! I will be making quilted this and thats most likely. And making candles and lotions with my MIL.
Chaddsgirl I love the quote from Bob Dylan! :) |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 05:44:49 AM
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I have already crocheted the slippers found in MaryJane's magazine. That is what brought me to this Web site and the Farmgirl Sisterhood. I am also crocheting dishcloths, washcloths and lip balm holders. I dried rosemary from my herb garden to give as gifts also. I made handmade Christmas ornaments which I give every year too. I crocheted my niece a purse and my nephews will get macrame necklaces.
"You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind."
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 8:03:28 PM
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So far I have one knitted sweater for my one GD an d have started the 2nd one for her sister. But I have no idea for my other 3 grand kids. I am at a lost because they are getting so old and are harder to buy for. I have to keep thinking.....
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 12:38:33 PM
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My niece complained for years that she had no photos of herself growing up. She is now 29 with 3 kids of her own, so this year I am making her a scrapbook of photos I've collected and I gather from my sister (her mom). Her husband wanted apple butter-check. I need to make more OU and KU potholders for the group, my brother, neice and her hubby. Mom will get a jumper with some material we found months back. I need to check out the slippers for my sister in Germany. She's always cold.
I love the ideas you ladies come up with.
Best Growing |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 12:50:10 PM
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Hi Ladies!
Seems like we all are doing a lot of the same sorts of things!
I canned some jam for the first time this summer, so that's a new gift for this year all done!
I am working on some cute aprons,Knitting dishcloths, embroidering tea-towels, crocheting 2 blankets, making needle/hook holders for my knitting/crocheting relatives, pin cushions to match some of the aprons....I have so much more to do!!!
It's been so much fun to do a homemade Christmas this year! Can't wait to see it all put together!
April
Playing in the Sonshine
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 1:35:56 PM
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I'm making super soft flannel pillowcases for the grand-nieces and nephews in their favorite colors. I'm going to also get them each a new pillow for their new cases. For my 12 year old niece, who was inspired to have a tiny garden this last year on her Seattle porch, I'm sewing a gardening ensemble (aprong, tool bag, and sun visor, stuffed with seeds, gloves and other gardening goodies). I'm really proud of her since her inspiration comes from her aunt Kelly (me :) ) when she comes to visit in MT. She had her neighbor help her build a box that's only 12"x about 24", and she got tomatoes, peas, carrots, and lettuce...she even had a little blue-print plan.
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 12:45:02 PM
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Since it's too cold to play with my bees, I'm making stuff with beeswax. Lip Balm, Candles, Christmas tree ornaments, and making pretty labels for the honey jars, too. I'm also working on a few scarves.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 02:35:09 AM
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| I'm knitting a pair of bulky house socks for a friend. I'll knit socks for my sons/hubby too. I think I'll do that crock pot apple butter and a loaf of english muffin bread for each of my neighbors and a couple of colleagues at work. I usually do some sort of beadwork for girl friends... but I do that all the time... just gifted a colleague with a pair of orange bead earrings yesterday. I think I might bead watch faces for a couple people too. Found this site that has some cute ones and some of the girls at work are getting together in a couple weeks to do that after work (and eat cookies). I think I may have to rely on that crockpot apple butter for secretaries and what not too. But I won't can it, just jar it up, and maybe package it with a beaded spoon/knife or something. In the past, I have given them each a handmade ornament... |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 05:04:10 AM
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I'm going to be making vanilla extract for my friends/co-workers, and the cookers in my family. Beyond that, I'm not sure yet!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 6:18:54 PM
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| Megan, how does one make vanilla? May I purchase some from you? Toni |
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2009 : 08:16:04 AM
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OH there are so many good ideas here! I need to get started quickly. I usually make 4 or 5 small loaves of different fruit breads and add a jar or two of jam for the grandparents and parents. They already have everything they want and hearing aid batteries are just not very personal. This year I will embroider some pillowcases for Grama. Sometimes as woman get older we forget we like pretty things still. Last year I made pj's for all the kids and need to come up with one item for all of them. It just makes things easier for me. I do know that they are all getting Bibles this year.
I hardly buy anything at the store unless it is supplies for making gifts. Some family members dont like them but I think secretly they do. This world is so material minded that once we get back to basics and teach the younger ones they realize things are not really important its the people we love that are. Thats my Christmas message to my kids.
Marcy #257
http://marcysmarket.blogspot.com |
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2009 : 06:49:24 AM
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I'm making marmalade, jalapeno jelly, patchwork potholders and hand made cards. I hope I get all that done. I may make some little quilted items, pillows or something if I get really whipping along...it is always such fun to make things for family and friends.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2009 : 02:59:42 AM
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To make vanilla extract, you take vanilla beans, cut them open, and put them in vodka!
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2009/02/homemade_vanilla_extract.php
:) I'm going to put mine in pretty bottles :) Once get them completed (hopefully before thankgiving) I'll let you know!
ETA: I think I'm going to make a bunch extra to sell at our local farmers market as well.
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
Edited by - walkinwalkoutcattle on Nov 02 2009 03:01:31 AM |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 06:33:00 AM
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I'm now adding potholders to my list. My brother, who does the cooking, needed more. He loves OU (that's Oklahoma for those that don't know). Last year I crocheted one, this year I am sewing a few. Mom has a great machine for doing patterns. So he'll get red pot holders with the OU logo.
Best Growing |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 07:10:51 AM
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those potholders sound so cool!
does anyone know where free plastic canvas patterns are?
Linda in Scranton, PA
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 09:08:06 AM
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Does anyone have a pattern on how to make pot holders? And an easy to learn crocheted dishcloth pattern. I don't know how to crochet, but it is on my list of things to learn!
Erin
Farmgirl #190
www.concrete-and-grace.blogspot.com |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 09:52:05 AM
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http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/potholder.shtml
I thought this pattern was really pretty Erin, and it doesn't look too difficult. :D I am always for the patterns that aren't too intricate so I can understand them.
If you go to www.crochetpatterncentral.com and search under their Free pattern section, you will find tons of crochet patterns for dishcloths. Some are very easy and some more intricate, but most of them are very pretty!
Hope that helps :D
hugs,
Jessie
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
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