| Author |
**MaryJanesFarm Products & Merchandise:  MaryJanes Ideabook  |
|
|
walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 2:32:20 PM
|
When I first got this book earlier in the week I flipped through the pages and saw all the beautiful photographs.
Then I started reading.
This book is like a HUGE MaryJane's Farm magazine issue! I'm going to be getting more as Christmas presents! It is beautifully put together, with the famous MaryJane's font...wonderful tips, stories, photos (oh the photos!), and recipes (Pear salsa, melon mint salsa...)!
I can't wait to start making some of these things. Have any of you done anything from the book? I want to make a few of those chairs (Seem pretty simple) the clothespin holder, ALL of the recipes (LOL)...
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
|
|
|
graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 11:09:30 AM
|
Megan - I have had my ideabook for 6 years and I still find it a constant source of inspiration. I just pulled it off the shelf to re-read it again and am thinking seriously about plum butter and chicken pot-holders.....
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
|
 |
|
|
Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6622 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6622 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 6:09:36 PM
|
Megan- I agree with everyone else that this book is absolutely wonderful!! With the dishcloth corchet pattern, I entered my first swap in July and now I am hooked on dishcloth swaps!! There are so many great ideas and the photos and stories are inspiring. I looked everywhere for a cheaper copy but alas, only was able to save a few dollars by getting one on ebay. Just keep looking and hopefully one will turn up or maybe put it at the top of a Christmas or birthday list!IT is well worth every penny!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl |
|
|
|
Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 06:23:06 AM
|
I love my MJF books and read them often!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I ask not for a larger garden, but for finer seeds.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
|
|
|
woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 07:28:56 AM
|
I think I have the library's copy on constant check out. I wish I could afford my own copy, darn budget! But by the time I pay late fees at the library (which I am notorious for) I probably SHOULD just buy my own copy! lol!
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com |
|
|
|
walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 7:05:24 PM
|
LOL Elizabeth! Maybe you all should ask for them for Christmas?!?! Maybe Santa can get them for you!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
|
|
|
|
luckilady
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Jennifer
Loxahatchee
Fl
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 2:59:13 PM
|
After reading all the posts I can't wait to get mine :) ordered it today. Something to look forward to!
~Jennifer
Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. ~ John Maxwell
Farmgirl Sister #3375 |
|
|
|
one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 4:37:42 PM
|
The library is where I borrowed until I bought one.
quote:
Originally posted by metrohippymom
I am looking for an affordable copy of this book...if anyone has any ideas, please let me know :-) Thanks!
Please check out my peaceful designs at http://metrohippymomdesigns.com :-)
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
|
|
|
|
one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 4:45:07 PM
|
It's $23 on Amazon. It's huge like a text book, and well worth the price of $35.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
|
|
|
|
walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 5:46:21 PM
|
I'm giving some as Christmas gifts. WELL worth it. It's a HUGE book of inspiration! :) It's a great coffeetable book, too. Such beautiful pictures!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
|
|
|
|
StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2011 : 06:58:11 AM
|
I finally got a copy of the Ideabook and just love it. My husband was actually looking over my shoulder reading some of the stories and looking at the photos of Mary Jane's acquaintances while working in the Forest Service. There is an old one room school house foundation in the woods near our home on our property and my husband said, "Hey we can build a wall tent on the old school house foundation!" Another project for another time!! LOL
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
|
|
|
|
rubyleesmom
Zapped Profile
190 Posts
190 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2011 : 07:17:41 AM
|
| I recently got my copy too, along with the Outpost and Stitching Room books. I found them all on ebay and including shipping got them for around $15.00 each! What a great deal and I am loving it!! I take turns reading a little bit out of each one :) |
|
|
|
jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
2428 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2011 : 11:26:31 AM
|
These books are the best ever!!!! I have mine right beside my chair so I can pick one up whenever I feel like looking at them. They are just wonderful!!!!!
Jan
Farmgirl Sister #3340
|
|
|
|
grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2011 : 1:33:47 PM
|
I also refer to mine often, most recently looking at how to make saukraut.
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
|
|
|
gspringman
True Blue Farmgirl
387 Posts
Gail
Bonanza
Oregon
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 3:55:45 PM
|
I keep mine next to my bed so I can look through it just to find something else I would like to make or try. Wonderful books my daughter bought me when they first came out. I just love the pictures, ideas and recipes it has to offer. Just finished the chandelier, which qualifies me for another badge. I have all three books but am looking forward to more. What could MaryJane do next? Can't wait to find out.
Gail
Farmgirl #486
http://grammasladybug.blogspot.com/
http://klamathfallscharmingchicks.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
|
Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 07:23:26 AM
|
After using the library to read it my husband got me one for my birthday yesterday. Now I will read everything I couldn't during the short library time. I love it, it gives me inspiration and hope when things get tough. Thanks Mary Jane!
God bless,
Judy
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
http://farmtimes.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
|
Kimarie91
True Blue Farmgirl
114 Posts
Kim
Tx
USA
114 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 12:07:48 PM
|
I just received my copy of the Ideabook and am SO excited to own it! I kept it checked out at the library for a while, but then someone else around requested it so I had to share. Their copy smelled musty though :( Now I have a brand new "used" copy. Ordered it on ebay for 29.00 since I could not afford the book plus shipping.
What I can't figure out is that under the label placed over an inscription inside the front cover, it appears this was given to a gal from three other ladies. It doesn't look like it's ever been opened! Who wouldn't want to sit down and get lost in this book! :) |
Edited by - Kimarie91 on Jan 06 2012 12:08:45 PM |
|
|
|
StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 7:23:32 PM
|
Kim, You have a real treasure! I love my IdeaBook. I got a used version too, and it somehow seems more special that way. The Sewing Room and Outpost books came as Christmas Presents this year...and now my sister-in-law, who is a Forestry specialist, is asking for information about ordering Outpost copies to give to her girlfriends who work for the Forestry Service as firefighters and environmental specialists...how cool is that?
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/StrawHouseDesigns |
|
|
|
Kimarie91
True Blue Farmgirl
114 Posts
Kim
Tx
USA
114 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 8:04:51 PM
|
| Paula-that is pretty cool. I found the Sewing Room and Outpost a while back. I like having the whole collection! We had company this evening so I didn't get to sit and read. Maybe tomorrow. |
|
|
|
FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
|
|
rubyleesmom
Zapped Profile
190 Posts
190 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2012 : 08:44:20 AM
|
| I think I posted this before on another section, but I found all 3 books on ebay for a REALLY good price.. I paid 12 for two of them and 6 or 7 for the other. I looooooove them all and am constantly flipping through them! :) |
|
|
| |
**MaryJanesFarm Products & Merchandise: MaryJanes Ideabook |
|
MaryJanes Ideabook
