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*Farmgirl Swap:  Pillow Case Swap-Have you mailed out!!!!!  |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 01 2010 : 1:08:09 PM
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I love making pillow cases! So I thought a swap would be fun. The rules will be simple: The pillow cases can be sewn, embroidered, appliqued or whatever direction your creative talents take you. It would be nice if you could do them to match your partners chosen bedroom so list a color preference when you sign up. The sign-up date will go through April 25th. I will post partners on the 26th.
Mailing Date will be by May 25th. That will give those who choose to embroider time to complete thier projects. Lets add some spring freshness to our bedrooms girls!
Julie
O.k. Girls, hear are you partners. Please contact them as soon as possible.
Treelady (Julie)- Ayates (Anna)
Beth Jones (Beth) - nin1952 (Donna)
Vintage Saver (Oleta)- countrylovin91 (Debbie)
Urban chickie (Catherine)- MaryLD (Mary)
Catramsey (Cathy)- Jame Carney (Jane)
Linda Jo (Linda)- kkprice (Karen)
sugardoll (Cora)- shabbymama (Nicola)
onecraftybugger (Robin)- Treelady (Julie)
The swap is for a set of pillowcases and needs to be mailed by May 25th. Have fun creating a springtime spruce-up for you fellow farmgirl!!
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
Edited by - treelady on May 26 2010 07:00:20 AM |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2010 : 1:25:20 PM
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Sounds like fun to me!! Just finished 13 for my daughters friends!! In the mood and ready to sew!! Sign me up for one!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
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nin1952
True Blue Farmgirl
269 Posts
Donna
Cedartown
GA
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2010 : 11:20:16 AM
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This sounds like so much fun. And different too. Count me in. My favorite colors are light pink and light green. This would look great on my bed.
Donna
LIVE simply, LOVE generously, CARE deeply, SPEAK kindly...Leave the rest to God. |
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vintage saver
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
oleta
wheelersburg
ohio
USA
323 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2010 : 11:46:19 AM
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| Sign me up since we have until may. I like any colors, but like pastels |
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ayates
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
anna
hailey
id
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2010 : 08:46:34 AM
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| I would love to swap cases! I have a concern - I have noticed a trend in that some ladies simply crank out a project. If I embroider, applique or otherwise lavishly embellish my creation, I would want a partner who would appreciate my efforts and return the investment (both time & monetary.) In pairing, could you evaluate intentions? |
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vintage saver
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
oleta
wheelersburg
ohio
USA
323 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 11:54:04 PM
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| Anna, I think we can't determine everyone's skills and we just take our chances. I try not to be someone who 'throws' her project together, but there are many sisters who've been doing this for a long timeand are faboulous sewers, knitters,etc. I used to sew a lot, but have gotten away from it somewhat since my kids are grown, except to make machine made quilts. Everyone does the best she can, I think. |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2010 : 05:30:30 AM
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Count me in!
~ Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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Jane Carney
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Jane
Hidden Valley Lake
CA
84 Posts |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 08:51:34 AM
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Anna, I think each person who chooses to do a swap has no intention of "simply cranking out a project". Everyone has different skill levels and everyone has different methods of persuing a project. Each person be it a beginner or an experienced sewer/crafter puts there whole heart into it, or at least I do. These swaps are to create friendships and to exchange not only different talents and thoughts, but to create a ray of sunshine in someones elses mail box. When I participate in a swap it is not with the expectation of something in return, although that is the whole point of a swap, it is because I truely feel it is more blessed to give than receive and I enjoy whatever craft I have chosen to participate in. I would hope that whoever receives a package from any farm girl would truely appreciate and cherish whatever is sent, as I think is the case with most swaps and barters.
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 2:04:21 PM
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I believe the swaps are about "sharing of hearts and friendship" and without that, so much is lost. I'm saddened that this has become an issue.
Hugs, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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kkprice
True Blue Farmgirl
301 Posts
Karen
Davisburg
MI
USA
301 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 2:05:19 PM
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I'm in, too! I know what you mean about sometimes being disappointed in what you receive, but I always try to think that everybody needs a break once in a while, there are times when we all fall short. I try to take that as my gift for that particular sister --sometimes its just what you give and not get. Of course -- I LOVE getting way cool stuff. I used to get mad,but now, I try to keep it in perspective. Make sense? Not trying to be preachy, though I am a preacher. Preaching is really not a bad word!!!
Hugs,
Karen
Follow your bliss! |
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sugrdoll
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Cora
Martinsville
Indiana
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 2:29:20 PM
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| I would like to participate in the pillowcase swap. Are we talking sizes (king, queen, twin)? Will it be a pair of pillowcases or just one? Whatever the answer, I still want to join in. My favorite color is anything pastel. |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 5:01:26 PM
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Hi Cora, welcome to your first swap. It is for a pair of pillowcases and standard sized ones I think are the most common. I could be wrong at that though and you might want to contact your partner one those are posted and ask what their preference is.
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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OneCraftyBugger
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
R
USA
626 Posts |
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shabby-mama
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Nicola
Fowlerville
Mi
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 7:56:18 PM
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Hi,
I would love to be included in this please. :) I love white with white or white/pastel, preferably pink, but anything would be appreciated.
Thanks |
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sw80689
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Sharon
Papillion
Nebraska
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 09:54:47 AM
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I would like to join in this swap, I love pretty pillow cases! My bedroom is burgundy/navy blue/beiges. Great idea for a swap, can't wait to start the creativity juices flowing!!
Smiles,
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #1393
*We are all angels with one wing, the only way to fly, therefore is to embrace one another* |
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countrylovin91
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Debbie
Roseburg
OR
USA
12 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 10:42:16 AM
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| I too would love to join in..My bedroom colors are gold,maroon and purple..Debbie |
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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 07:48:14 AM
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I like the idea. Count me in. My bedroom is pink and lime green. I've been thinking about making a pair. Look forward to getting my partner.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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Jane Carney
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Jane
Hidden Valley Lake
CA
84 Posts |
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catramsey
True Blue Farmgirl
62 Posts
Cathy
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 12:07:38 PM
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Please sign me up! I am excited to make a pillow case. Do we make a pair to swap? Let me know what else I need to do. I am brand new to this site and sooooo excited to be a part of this wonderful creative group of women! Ok, I like shabby chic colors, soft blues, pinks, lace. Girly girl stuff. 
Cathy
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Edited by - catramsey on Apr 23 2010 12:09:20 PM |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 1:46:53 PM
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Cathy- I'm in Leander!
Welcome to the forums!
Let's have tea!
~ Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 3:26:36 PM
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I'd love to do this! I have been making pillowcases for the allpeoplequilt.com pillowcase challenge so I have lots of ideas lol.
I don't exactly have a bedroom decor so...anything goes colorwise but I love bright and cherry colors. I'd prefer nothing pastel or jeweltone.
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 2:42:15 PM
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Thanks Julie, for organizing this swap. I contacted my partner and now I'm ready to sew!! Have a great week!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
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Jane Carney
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Jane
Hidden Valley Lake
CA
84 Posts |
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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 2:07:48 PM
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Sent an email to my partner, waiting to hear back so I can buy fabric and start sewing. Thanks Julie!
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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ayates
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
anna
hailey
id
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 08:23:15 AM
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Julie/Treelady
I received your package this morning. I am humbled! They are absolutely elegant - white on white is so classy and you did such exceptional embroidery work! And three bonuses - an embroidered sachet, a crocheted doily, all presented in a lace draw-ribbon bag! This should be on the cover of Victoria magazine!! My, oh my, did you go the extra mile!!! I don't know whether to place this assemblage on display or sleep on it!
I am very appreciative of all he love I've been sent. Thank you, Julie! |
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Pillow Case Swap-Have you mailed out!!!!!
