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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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 Posted - Mar 03 2015 : 12:58:46 PM
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Check out this fabulous Farmgirl dishcloth afghan!! 
I have been participating in Diane's monthly dishcloth swaps for a few years and loving them so much. Then, I saw in MaryJane's December magazine in 2013 (I think that is the year) where she had someone make dishcloths into an afghan. That idea just resonated with me so much I have been trying to save most of mine to make an afghan. Many dishcloths have been happily used over the years but there were still enough to make the blanket. MaryJane's neighbor took my stash and created this! Whoop!! Is it not the best??!! It is nice and warm too! Not all of the cloths are shown in this one photo as there is another whole side I am holding on the left. I just love all of the bright colors.
Thanks to all my Farmgirl buddies who swapped with me over the years! It has been such fun to create a dishcloth for each theme.
My new afghan is going to be a treasure forever and each time I use it, it will feel like a wonderful Farmgirl Hug from each person who created a dishcloth. 
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Edited by - Red Tractor Girl on Mar 03 2015 12:59:58 PM |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2015 : 6:47:59 PM
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I had thought I would do that same thing with the ones I have collected. Great farmgirl minds think alike.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
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Posted - Mar 03 2015 : 9:16:04 PM
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WOW! That's so amazing! And inspiring!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2015 : 08:03:30 AM
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Actually, mine was a surprise that Diane organized (probably not dishcloths per se but an intentional "make an afghan square for MJ" effort). Mine lives on my couch for kitty and me. That way I can think of my sisters every time I pull it across my lap for warmth (and sisterly love.) It's become my security blankie.
Yours turned out awesome Winnie!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
1979 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2015 : 6:32:57 PM
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Love this idea! Something to do with the dishcloths that seem just to pretty to use on dishes. Guess I have another project coming up. Something else may have to just wait to get finished. LOL.
Thank You so much for sharing with us.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
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Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2015 : 09:09:28 AM
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The Farmgirl named Dianne that does the dishcloth swaps is Dianaw1123 not to be confused with the Farmgirl named Diane that put together the afghan surprise for MaryJane (Fiddlehead Farm).
I sent out a secret request and gathered squares from various Farmgirls then stitched them all together in time for a Christmas surprise for MaryJane. Here is the original post from MaryJane. http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=61444
That is a great idea Winnie! I have been trying some new stitches and have now decided to make them in a certain size so I can make my own afghan sampler. I love the quirkiness of these!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
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.
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2015 : 09:47:11 AM
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There isn't an evening or early work/writing morning goes by that I don't wrap my farmgirl afghan either around my legs or my shoulders. I'm always embraced. You have no idea how much I love it, Diane, the colors, the texture, the stretchy component. It's my "bankee." Makes me feel all cozy and secure. I seriously contemplated taking it with me when I went to NYC before Christmas.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2015 : 09:49:58 AM
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I am so glad that your Farmgirl Afghan makes you so happy! I so enjoyed gathering all the Farmgirl love and putting it all together.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
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.
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2015 : 12:28:10 PM
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Winnie and Mary Jane, you are lucky ducks (lol). Those are beautiful and a great way to enjoy crochet.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2015 : 12:37:40 PM
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Winnie, love the colors of your Dishcloth Afghan!!!!!!!
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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