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*Farmgirl Swap:  dammit/darnet dolly--swap  |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
 Posted - May 13 2010 : 7:29:07 PM
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Anyone interested?
It's a simple and sturdy dolly (could have a print fabric with a theme that makes us frustrated)....we can throw or smack around this doll...it's for therapy...so to speak...lol
I got a small one for my birthday....I wasn't happy about turning another decade older....60! :-(
LOL gotta laugh so this type of doll is silly looking too.
LOL
What you need:
Scraps of Material
Stuffing--polyester or cotton
Old buttons for eyes and belly button
Yarn for hair
Paper to make a pattern
This is quoted from a maker-- "Make a pattern by folding the paper in half and cutting out a shape of somewhat like a ginger bread man. I copied the shape from a small cookie cutter that I had. It was easier to draw the shape first and then cut it out. I found a nice fat shape looks better than a thin one.
After you have your pattern, use it to cut out two identical shapes. If you like, use pinking shears to make a ragged edge. On one side, sew on buttons for eyes and belly button. Using some yarn, attach the hair at the top. I added a mouth to mine by using a cross-stitch pattern that my sewing machine does.
Now, put wrong sides together and stitch around the edge, leaving an opening to add the stuffing. Add stuffing,(don't over stuff it)and finish sewing up the opening.
Write the following poem on a piece of paper and attach it around his neck: "
Whenever things don't go so well...
And you want to hit the wall and yell...
Here's a little dammit doll
That you can't do without.
Just grasp it firmly by the legs
And find a place to slam it
And as you whack the stuffing out
Yell, "DAMMIT! DAMMIT! DAMMIT!"
"When it comes to choosing who will be in your life, I recommend
valuing their "Yeeee-Haaaaaaa!" quality above all others."
The Universe ww.tut.com |
Edited by - yarnmamma on May 30 2010 04:57:21 AM |
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 04:38:51 AM
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LOL!!! Thanks for the first real laugh of the day, Linda.
I'm in - (since I work in a church office and if whoever my partners ends up being doesn't mind) - I should probably get a "darnit" doll, even though I know what I'll probably be thinking when I whack it. 
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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Edited by - staci860 on May 14 2010 04:40:12 AM |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 04:52:20 AM
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Oh I love it Linda! I think I may just have to sew up one or two of those this weekend.
I would love to be in your swap as well!
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://thecitychicks.wordpress.com/ |
Edited by - City_Chick on May 14 2010 04:53:19 AM |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 05:24:05 AM
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Sounds cute!!! I'm going to give it to my son, who has some anger when he drives. (it really is bad where he is) but as a Mom, I'll have to ask for a "dang-it" doll....Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 05:24:35 AM
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cool!
Since I'm not great at hosting swaps these days (health issues), would you gals help keep track of us and how we are doing?? Help me with the hostess part.
I'd suggest having a short sign-up deadline and keep the list of swappers small...much easier on the host. With this type of thing it's usually a small list anyway.
Post here the things you get frustrated with that would make a fun print or theme.
I don't need a theme, but I do have some fabric with needles and thread print!!....lol that would work! I like denim and will probably make one out of faded denim.
Staci! when people ask you what it is you can say "it's my DENIM doll" LOL
if you like that then I'll be your partner...
Christina you can partner up with the next person who signs up....this way we get started.
ok?
"When it comes to choosing who will be in your life, I recommend
valuing their "Yeeee-Haaaaaaa!" quality above all others."
The Universe ww.tut.com |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 06:01:15 AM
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Anyone ever hear the song that goes:
dang me dang me, they're gonna take a rope and hang me lalalala
Beth you are partner with Christina...assuming ya'll are joining the swap.
Be sure to post pics!!
There are fabrics with cars out there....good idea for a man!
If it ugly and rough enough then a man or boy can't consider it girly!
"When it comes to choosing who will be in your life, I recommend
valuing their "Yeeee-Haaaaaaa!" quality above all others."
The Universe ww.tut.com |
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 06:45:25 AM
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Linda, that sounds like a great way to do it. Each person that signs up will be matched with the next. Whatever I can do to help, let me know.
And I love faded denim so, that sounds good to me!
I have several floral prints,and some striped, not much with any kind of theme. Do you have a color preference, Linda?...
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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MargaretW
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Margaret
Dittmer
Missouri
USA
99 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 07:10:31 AM
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How wonderful, now my husband will get a break, lol! Please count me in, this sound like it will be therapy for the maker and the receiver!
Margaret
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 11:30:08 AM
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Linda, I'll be glad to be Christina's partner.... Christina, do you have a preference for material? Just let me know!!!! If I can help in any way, just let me know!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
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kkprice
True Blue Farmgirl
301 Posts
Karen
Davisburg
MI
USA
301 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2010 : 10:12:39 AM
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Sign me up, too! Mine might have to be life size? HA!!! Just kidding.
Follow your bliss! |
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catgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Denise
New Market
AL
USA
72 Posts |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2010 : 1:57:28 PM
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lol Karen!
"When it comes to choosing who will be in your life, I recommend
valuing their "Yeeee-Haaaaaaa!" quality above all others."
The Universe ww.tut.com |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 04:31:14 AM
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Hi there Beth!
No, I don't have a preference. You can surprise me! :)
I won't be able to get mine mailed to you until next week.
Is that okay? We have our farmgirl gathering at my house this week. so I am super busy planning that and getting the chicken coop ready for its final inspection by our city.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://thecitychicks.wordpress.com/ |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 05:27:26 AM
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Hi All,
I'm not going to keep this a formal organized swap. Let's keep in touch with our partners and go from there..ok?
"When it comes to choosing who will be in your life, I recommend
valuing their "Yeeee-Haaaaaaa!" quality above all others."
The Universe ww.tut.com |
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MargaretW
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Margaret
Dittmer
Missouri
USA
99 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 06:21:49 AM
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So if I understand this right, Karen (kkprice) is my partner, remember I am new to this! Maybe someone needs to write a Dummies book for Farmgirls, lol!
Margaret
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 06:41:26 AM
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partner list so far
Yarnmamma/Linda---Staci860/Staci
City_Chick/Christina--Beth Jones/Beth
MargaretW/Margaret--Kkprice/Karen
Catgirl/Denise--OneCraftyBugger/Robin
I wanted to say that ya can go to EBAY.com and search for dammit doll and see examples...
I enjoyed seeing them.
"When it comes to choosing who will be in your life, I recommend
valuing their "Yeeee-Haaaaaaa!" quality above all others."
The Universe ww.tut.com |
Edited by - yarnmamma on May 19 2010 06:19:16 AM |
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OneCraftyBugger
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
R
USA
626 Posts |
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catgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Denise
New Market
AL
USA
72 Posts |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 6:25:39 PM
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I'm working on my dolly to send to Christina. She has been fun to make!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
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MargaretW
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Margaret
Dittmer
Missouri
USA
99 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 06:14:32 AM
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Karen, I love anything, so let your creative juices flow and let me know what it is that makes you smile!
Margaret
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 11:15:49 AM
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Hi Christina, Mailed out your dolly today!! Hope you enjoy her!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2010 : 07:01:03 AM
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Beth I got my darn-it doll!!
I absolutly love it and the little bonus finger pin cushion works great.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I finished yours yesterday so it is going out in the mail today.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://thecitychicks.wordpress.com/ |
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl
309 Posts
LaVonna
Decatur
Tx
309 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2010 : 08:28:24 AM
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Hi. ladies, I am just stepping into your thread here to ask if any of you would make one of these or some of these for sale. Just about the time this subject came up one of my massage clients showed me hers and asked if I knew of someone who could make her some. She gives them to people who are going through hard times. Her source is no longer available. If you could email me I would send it it on to her. And if you could email a picture that would be good too.
LaVonna
Farmgirl Sister #758
www.windsongwellnessandtherapyshoppe.com
http://sadiesfarm.blogspot.com/
http://healthtalkcafe.blogspot.com/ |
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl
309 Posts
LaVonna
Decatur
Tx
309 Posts |
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MargaretW
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Margaret
Dittmer
Missouri
USA
99 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2010 : 4:38:05 PM
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Karen, I mailed your "dammit" doll today! I hope you enjoy her, my 5 year old grandson helped me!!
BFF (Being Farmgirls Forever)
Margaret
Farmgirl #1533
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2010 : 05:37:27 AM
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After two years I still can't seem to get my photos to post on these forums! So instead I posted a picture of my new doll over on my blog. You can all feel free to take a looksie over there if you would like.
Thanks again Beth!
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://thecitychicks.wordpress.com/ |
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*Farmgirl Swap: dammit/darnet dolly--swap |
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dammit/darnet dolly--swap
