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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
USA
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 Posted - May 14 2010 : 6:38:22 PM
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Here we go! I couldn't come up with anything for chapters 3 and 13, so if anyone has any ideas let me know and I will add them.
I am really looking forward to hearing about everyone's experiences with the projects!
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Little House in the Big Woods - June
Chapter 1 - Little House in the Big Woods
make an apron to carry hickory chips
make onion ropes and red pepper wreaths
make a corncob doll, like Laura's doll, Susan
make a rag doll, like Mary's doll, Nettie
hang dry some herbs
Chapter 2 - Winter Days and Winter Nights
in honor of the sugar snow, make a recipe with "maple"¯ in the title
make butter and color it with a carrot
mold your own butter
bake bread from scratch like Ma did on Saturdays
make paper dolls
Chapter 3 - The Long Rifle
Chapter 4 - Christmas
make some of the following recipes mentioned in this chapter: salt rising bread, rye n injun bread, Swedish crackers, vinegar pie, dried apple pie, snow candy
make pancake men like Ma did on Christmas
knit a Christmas stocking
knit a pair of red mittens
make a rag doll like the one Laura got for Christmas
make a clove apple
make a needle book with a silk cover and white flannel leaves
Chapter 5 - Sundays
start a sampler
start a nine patch quilt
knit tiny mittens for Carrie
sew some doll clothes
whittle a little man doll
make a birthday cake for Laura from scratch
Chapter 6 - Two Big Bears
make a tin lantern from a tin can
Chapter 7 - The Sugar Snow
make maple sugar candy
make a recipe that prominently features maple
Chapter 8 - Dance at Grandpa's
make hasty pudding
practice your square dancing
bake a pumpkin pie from scratch
Chapter 9 - Going to Town
make an outdoor playhouse out of found materials
curl your hair with rags
Chapter 10 - Summertime
make your own cheese
make a recipe that features honey
Chapter 11 - Harvest
research natural remedies for bee stings
Chapter 12 - The Wonderful Machine
make a straw hat (see MJF June/July 2010 magazine)
make a pumpkin pie from scratch
make hulled corn and milk
Chapter 13 - The Deer in the Wood (thank you Mel :)
Make a little (bullet) pouch maybe for candies for the kiddies or something.
Get of make a lil tin box and decorate it.
stitch, crochet, knit, embroider a cow.
Whittle a hook from a peice of tree branch. ;)
Write a short tale of adventure like Pa told the girls.
Collects some leaves and shellac them to preserve them.
Patchwork quilt.
Find a recipe for Venison (for the "next" outing to the Big Woods.
Knit a sock....or two.;)
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
Edited by - pumpkinvine on May 15 2010 07:21:55 AM |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
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Posted - May 14 2010 : 7:22:22 PM
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Oh my gosh... there are so many things one can do and this is just the beginning. It's only the first book! I am going to get back to you as far as what project I am going to attempt. Thanks for posting the projects Amy!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - May 14 2010 : 7:35:15 PM
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I was just thinking how perfect it was that the MJF magazine had the directions for a straw hat, that was one thing that so impressed me was that Ma made their hats. What timing!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 9:20:11 PM
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What!!! You don't want us to make our own bullets? ha,ha just kiddin'
Here are just a few of my "suggestions" for chapter 3.
Make a little (bullet) pouch maybe for candies for the kiddies or something.
Get of make a lil tin box and decorate it.
stitch, crochet, knit, embroider a cow.
Whittle a hook from a peice of tree branch. ;)
Write a short tale of adventure like Pa told the girls.
Well thats my two cents!
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
Edited by - Kirksmom71 on May 19 2010 5:37:28 PM |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 9:34:22 PM
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OK I'm back with my thoughts on Chapter 13.
Collects some leaves and shellac them to preserve them.
Patchwork quilt.
Find a recipe for Venison (for the "next" outing to the Big Woods.
Knit a sock....or two.;)
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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dreamingofafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Tina
Bangor
Pennsylvania
157 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 05:13:49 AM
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These are all fantastic projects. I am off to the craft store with the kids today so I'll pick up a few items to tackle some of these projects and report back later on what I'm working on!
All the best,
Tina
Farmgirl Sisterhood #1355
"It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones afterall." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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bellagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carmen
Holland
MI
USA
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Posted - May 15 2010 : 05:35:22 AM
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Oh Boy!!! I'm excited to get started. Since I'm new at this kind of group....do we give our list to the group and then send pictures of finished products or just send pictures as we finish things? I have made myself a list of projects already. How long does it take to get your subcription magazine? I signed in April 22, and don't want to miss an issue. I see the new ones are in the stores.
Hugs,
Carmen
Farmgirl sister #1443
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 07:03:31 AM
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Great ideas for chapter 13!
Carmen....I'm not sure how long it takes to get your magazine. And you can do this anyway you want....let us know what you plan to do, or just report in when you finish a project.
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
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Posted - May 15 2010 : 07:14:53 AM
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I am so excited!! Which one am I going to do first??!!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
Be the person who fills the room with sunshine! |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 08:29:00 AM
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A bit confused :)
Amy, I understand the projects for each chapter, but are we reading and discussing each one too? Is there a reading schedule so we can be going along together? Just wondering :)
PS I'm with Mel, we can learn re-loading ;) (just kidding)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - May 15 2010 : 08:46:51 AM
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I really don't know which one to do first. It's either going to be the corncob doll or the rag doll. Let you know when I get started on one of the two. This is so much fun. I want to keep the books and the projects I do together and have them for my great-grandchildren some day!
Hugs,Brenda
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matter compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 09:01:54 AM
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So many wonderful ideas - where to begin?! Rag doll, clove apple, bread from scratch, an apron to carry hickory chips ..... ?? This is such a super idea. Thanks so much for organizing it 
Betsy
Farmgirl #1444 |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
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Posted - May 15 2010 : 09:39:07 AM
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Found this really great site to make the corncob doll:
http://thefruitofherhandstudio.blogspot.com/2008/03/early-american-corncob-doll-tutorial.html
I have a bag of corn cobs that I feed the squirrels that are already dried out. I am so excited!
Amy~~Thank you for all of your hard work! Please know that I am enjoying this so very much! :)
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - May 15 2010 : 10:12:58 AM
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Thank you Teresa, I'll hit the feed store Monday. I believe that is what I will start with! YEAH!
Hugs, Brenda
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matter compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 10:20:04 AM
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Thanx Teresa for the heads up on the corn cob doll tutorial. It is terrific and easy to follow.
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Kansas
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Posted - May 15 2010 : 11:53:40 AM
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I have done a clove apple and orange. They can be messy as you do it, so have a cloth around. But ladies, your home will smell amazing! They are wonderful to have some in a bowl on the table. Gets you in the mood for fall and holidays! Blessings, Linda
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dreamingofafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Tina
Bangor
Pennsylvania
157 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 12:52:27 PM
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Hello Everyone,
Well after having a bit of fabric call to me on my trip to Hobby Lobby today, I've decided to make an apron for my first project, as well as the clove apple as a second project. I'll be sure to take photos and send them when I'm finished. By the way, for those of you who are Sisterhood members trying to earn badges - a lot of our projects are going to qualify (an added bonus!). Talk to everyone soon! Happy crafting!
All the best,
Tina
Farmgirl Sisterhood #1355
"It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones afterall." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 1:48:19 PM
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Don't forget pictures everyone!!!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
Be the person who fills the room with sunshine! |
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
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Posted - May 15 2010 : 3:24:04 PM
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I have started on an apron today too since I already have the fabric. The clove apple will be next since I didn't have either apples or cloves and didn't feel like making the 20 mile drive to town.
Betsy
Farmgirl #1444 |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
USA
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 5:09:57 PM
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Amy - that's funny! Brings it all into perspective, though, doesn't it. The Ingalls Family was what - 7 miles from town and it was an all day adventure! I did finish my apron today! I had a beautiful yellow fabric with a flower pattern and then I used a piece for the pockets along the bottom with flowers and the words, "The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice". Don't know that I'll be gathering any hickory chips in those pockets, but I think it will be perfect for clothespins.
Betsy
Farmgirl #1444 |
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dreamingofafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
Bangor
Pennsylvania
157 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2010 : 06:25:53 AM
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Okay girls, I finished my apron and have attached a photo. It is a half-apron, but this is a big accomplishment for me since I have never sewed anything at all like this before. I even had to make it by hand because I don't know how to use a sewing machine (but that makes it more authentic to the book anyhow!):-)
I am also using this apron to earn my beginner badge in Aprons for the MJF Sisterhood! Up next is the clove apple! Have a great day everyone!
All the best,
Tina
Farmgirl Sisterhood #1355
"It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones afterall." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - May 16 2010 : 06:32:40 AM
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Tina your apron is adorable! What a lot of work to do it by hand. I love hand sewing, you did a wonderful job. Keep up your sewing.I have an extra sewing machine that is really in my way. Wish you lived closer, you could have it.
Hugs, Brenda
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matter compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
USA
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Posted - May 16 2010 : 09:30:26 AM
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Beautiful apron! And congratulations on being the first to post a picture of your finished project!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2010 : 2:03:07 PM
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Hey Tina,
I am impressed with your first sewing project. Looks great. Don't stop there.
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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