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NebraskaCottontail
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Rebecca
Beech Island
SC
USA
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Posted - May 09 2012 : 6:00:09 PM
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When I found your website, I read with interest the articles about the clothesline. It brought back memories of growing up on the farm. Last year I build my own and a set for my grown daughter. The only problem I'm having is finding heavy duty clothespins. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2012 : 05:26:34 AM
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Hmmm, not sure about the clothespins but I just wanted to say "Welcome!" I'm gonna guess maybe one of the other farm girls will have an answer for you... |
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2012 : 06:14:11 AM
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Hi Rebecca, Welcome from Missouri! I just use the clothespins I found at our local Target store...but if I have something that needs extra strength, I just double up on the clothespins and place them side by side. That might help you for now at least until you can find some super-duty pins!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090 Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
"Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better."--Albert Einstein "A meal of bread, cheese and beer constitutes the perfect food." --Queen Elizabeth I http://www.etsy.com/shop/StrawHouseDesigns |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2012 : 08:48:58 AM
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Welcome Rebecca. My husband is often asking the same question. He uses clothespins in his workshop. They just don't make them like before. Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 05:04:23 AM
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Welcome, I think someone will soon have an answer for you although it isn't me. I have the same problem with clothespins.
Nancy Farmgirl Sister #2301
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 05:40:51 AM
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Rebecca, welcome to MaryJanes! You might try looking at Lehmans website. They carry lots of nonelectric, homesteading type items. It's Lehmans.com. Hope you find what you need.
Karin Farmgirl Sister #2708
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Nana Shirl
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Shirley
Kit Carson
Colorado
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 10:23:52 AM
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Check out estate sales and such...I found a big "old" clothespin bag FULL of the old ones a few years ago..ya never know where your treasure is hiding!! Hope you find yours soon..the fun is in the "hunt"!! Blessings..
You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis |
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oregonatural
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
Susan
Sprague River
OR
USA
152 Posts |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2012 : 3:20:39 PM
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Thanks Susan for the information.
Welcome Rebecca. Hope you enjoy getting to know your way around.
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Jeanna
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Jeanna
Franklin
NC
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2012 : 11:07:58 AM
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I found the heavier clothes pins at my local Walmart. They were back with the camper supplies.
Jeanna Farmgirl Sister #41
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Henry David Thoreau |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9402 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9402 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2012 : 06:16:01 AM
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Welcome to the forum Rebecca!
The ones from Lee Valley are just like the ones we used to have when I was a kid. My mom always hung our clothes on the line. They are definitely stronger than the cheap ones you find nowadays. You might check out your local hardware store too. I find lots of goodies there that I cannot find elsewhere. Happy Pinning!
farm girl sister#43 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/ O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce, Or a trouble is what you make it! And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts, But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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