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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Just a bit of merit badge chit chat  |
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
129 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 18 2024 : 6:51:24 PM
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| God job Krista and Denise! Krista, I have several UFOs I need to work on. One in particular is for my mom. Been trying to knit her this sweater vest cardigan for a few years. It's a complicated pattern that requires three separate row counters to manage. Every time I set it down I can't figure out how to get going again. Denise, I'm working on my sampler. Hopefully I can get it finished soon. |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
728 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
728 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2024 : 08:53:25 AM
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Good work everyone! You've all been so busy. I did attend the chocolate webinar and I have the book on an inter-library loan right now for Level One Carpe Cocoa. It's going to have to go back soon, so I'll have to hurry up with it. I see there is a similar book in a local bookstore, so I may pick that up. I'm not sure it's good for me  , but I'd really like to learn to make chocolates. They would be lovely gifts. All I've done before this is take the big blocks that you can buy and melt it to fill molds. Fun but really doesn't take much knowledge.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2024 : 2:11:16 PM
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Great job Denise! I was thinking of maybe trying that badge this year.
Shenandoah, I know what you mean. I have a UFO like that too. I think I finally figured out the correct technique. I just haven't had the desire to rip it all out and start again lol!
Jill, that is awesome! I would love to learn how to make chocolates too!
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JoanneMS58
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Joanne
Los Angeles
CA
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2024 : 11:02:54 AM
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I had an idea come to me yesterday as to how to display my badges . I am going tp embroider them and then sew them to a vintage or interesting fabric . Then I will attach the base fabric to an old Antique Wooden Spool. Make a type of sewing roll. That way I can add more badges as I earn them . I also want to embellish the roll with whatever is moving me creatively. If that makes any sense. Pictures of what I mean to be posted at a later time..jpg?v 52090424) Here is a photo of several of my antique wooden spools. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2024 : 1:04:03 PM
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Joanne, that is a neat idea! I look forward to seeing yours as you make it!
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2024 : 12:47:58 PM
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I applied for another badge! I applied for the families forever beginner badge. Now on to my next badge. I am thinking either mosaics or macrame. And then it will be time to start on the outside badges.
Krista |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2024 : 4:03:18 PM
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Joanne, what a great idea! I like the idea of embellishing along the way! Looking forward to seeing yours as you go along.
I have some of those spools and have lace wrapped on all of mine. The shorter one in the front with the black ribbon on it is not actually a spool but a hog scraper I found in an antique store.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2024 : 05:07:05 AM
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I applied for and received my second in embroidery. Yesterday I applied for all 3 in recycling. Slowly working through my planner. I plan to work on my last embroidery and start the letter writing badges this week. I am enjoying all the fun I am having doing and accomplishing these badges.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2024 : 6:37:13 PM
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Great job, Denise!!
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
728 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
728 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2024 : 7:06:15 PM
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Wow, Denise, you're getting a lot accomplished. That must feel so good. Can we see pictures of your embroidery? That's on my to-do list.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2024 : 1:56:11 PM
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Denise, that is awesome! Keep up the great work!
Krista |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2024 : 04:49:18 AM
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Jill,
For my second badge I just did simple stitching of fruit on a set of dish towels.
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
728 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
728 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2024 : 10:32:10 AM
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Those are gorgeous, Denise. I'm going to go away next week for a few days, I think I'll pack some embroidery with me(as well as my knitting, of course). Thanks for the inspiration.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2024 : 3:39:45 PM
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Denise, those look great! You have been super busy.
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2024 : 4:41:53 PM
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I started working on the beginner macrame badge. I had some paracord on hand and decided to try the cobra weave. I have seen bracelets made out of this for years, but never learned how to make one. So I watched a video to learn and made 3. One for each of my older kids. I still have more time to invest, so I will make some keychains with macrame cord.
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Edited by - MaryJanesNiece on Mar 15 2024 4:43:21 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6719 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6719 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2024 : 5:12:26 PM
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Great job Denise! So pretty. Will you use them, gift them or put them away?
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2024 : 12:54:28 PM
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Those are great bracelets Krista. I love macrame. My sister taught it to me when I was around 12.
Debbie,
I will be gifting them.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
728 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
728 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2024 : 2:24:51 PM
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Those look great Krista, another skill I'd like to revisit. We did a unit on macrame in grade 8 art class, but I haven't tried since then. I have two glass floats and bought the yarn to make supports to hang them, but it's going to have to wait for me to clear my plate a bit.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2024 : 12:33:20 PM
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Thank you Denise and Jill.
Jill I helped my dad make a macrame plant holder back when I was in middle school. I don't remember anything from it, so I am relearning. It has been fun.
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2024 : 2:29:11 PM
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I now have my macrame cord! I am hoping to sit down this weekend and learn some new stitches and make the keychains. I'm also down to only 40 pages left in my book and I can apply for another badge. How are your badges coming along?
Krista |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
286 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
286 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2024 : 12:00:39 PM
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Hi, All! Those are some really great projects...they are inspiring me to keep working on my Badges!
I have a question. Is anyone else having problems getting their certificates and badges emailed? I was, but I thought that it had been fixed. I was awarded two badges on April 2nd, and I have not received an email. I saw that the two badges were posted, so I have been looking for my email. I checked my Junk mail because that was the problem last time.
Nancy 8352 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2024 : 2:12:40 PM
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Nancy, I am sorry that happened. I personally haven't had that happen. Have you tried sending an email to the Farm?
Krista |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2024 : 2:44:54 PM
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I just got my three levels for the My Fair Farmgirl badge. I'm working on reading a book and doing some handwork. As soon as I finish I will get those applied for too.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
286 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
286 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2024 : 6:13:31 PM
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Thanks, Krista! That is my next step. I thought that the problem was fixed because the last two times I did receive my emails.
Nancy 8352 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2024 : 07:55:16 AM
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I need to sit down and apply for some more - always the hardest part for me :)
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Merit Badge Chit Chat: Just a bit of merit badge chit chat |
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Just a bit of merit badge chit chat
