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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Just a bit of merit badge chit chat  |
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Tchr66
True Blue Farmgirl
532 Posts
Terri
Clarington
Ohio
USA
532 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 26 2024 : 5:48:20 PM
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Thank you Krista.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
137 Posts
Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
137 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2025 : 6:38:03 PM
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Jill I did see your email and hear about the strike. December was a very challenging month on the Homefront so I got behind on my correspondence (and everything else). Keep me posted on the situation (no pun intended lol)
Making memories, building connections, and adding color and magic to every day life |
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
137 Posts
Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
137 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2025 : 6:49:43 PM
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Hey Krista! I just submitted my intermediate Farmgirl Spirit and Gaining Ground badges. I need to submit my beginner community service badge and a few others and am about to start sewing some aprons. For my nellie Will Do I decided I want to learn how to mend, alter, embellish, and sew my own clothes. I took the "Mindful Wardrobe Project" from Sew Liberated as a starting point o I could define my style and learn some foundational skills for mending and altering. I also mended the hem on several pairs of my son's jeans (my first time doing it) I used a technique that will allow us to easily let out the hem later on if he gets a growth spurt. I darned a couple of holes in some sweaters, and such. So need to submit that one. For the intermediate I am trying out sewing pajamas first as well as taking some thrift store jeans and doing some patches and shashiko on them. I scored a bunch of free fabric so I can make some tops and dresses too but really trying to make sure I take a skill building approach and not try to jump to a difficult project and get discouraged.
I also need to build my little free library to do the expert bibliophile badge - I scored some free materials just trying to work out the design. And I have accumulated enough free brick to make a little patio for my garden hopefully over the next couple months while it's cool in South Texas. I am working on my Texas Master Beekeeper Apprenticeship Level and will get two new nucs in April. I found a bee club and actually taught a gardening class for them in exchange for store credit :-) I have two work trips coming up so will do some knitting or embroidery on the plane. I want to knit myself a top for my expert level. I found some super quite 1940's style patterns and some super soft yarn. Knitting my daughter a shawl for her birthday in September as well (that should be pretty easy). So basically working on lots of badges lol.
Making memories, building connections, and adding color and magic to every day life |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3280 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3280 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2025 : 7:27:50 PM
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You've been busy Shennandoah! I'd love to see some pictures of your finished altered jeans when you get them done.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
735 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
735 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2025 : 8:55:50 PM
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Shennandoah, our mail strike is over and I'm receiving lots of Christmas cards! I'm happy to get started if you are.
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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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2025 : 11:53:04 AM
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Shennandoah, you are soooo busy! Keep up the great work! I can't wait too see photos of your accomplishments!
Nancy 8352 |
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
137 Posts
Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
137 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2025 : 5:08:09 PM
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Oh yay that's good news Jill! I'm in Michigan for an executive offsite, but get back home to Texas end of the week and can get a letter out to you.
Making memories, building connections, and adding color and magic to every day life |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7528 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7528 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2025 : 1:14:09 PM
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Wow Shennandoah! You are staying very busy! That is super amazing. I look forward to seeing all your completed projects. Keep up the great work.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7012 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7012 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 12:54:05 PM
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I did not post this as a UFO before but it surely is. I just recently finished it after over 5 years. I struggled with Needlepoint as I had never had done it before. I can embroider and cross stitch but needlepoint eluded me! I was so frustrated I went to a friend at the Library where I worked and ask for her help. I still did not get it and she was flabbergasted and could not understand why I was not getting it and she gave up, rightly so. Finally I set down late last year and just really followed the pattern and guess what it clicked. Here is the finished piece waiting to be framed.
I am proud that I finally finished it.
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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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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
790 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
790 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 12:58:38 PM
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That is really pretty! I don’t understand needlepoint, either. Congratulations!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7012 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7012 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:30:03 PM
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I have a question. I am working on my Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rythmatic beginner badge.
It says using my library or books I own, pick out 3 in 3 categories: fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Then read them. They mean I only need to read 1 book in each category for this badge correct?
Thank you
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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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
790 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
790 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:31:18 PM
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I understood it to be 3 books in each category.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7012 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7012 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:45:57 PM
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Okay, Debbie thank for your help.
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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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1451 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1451 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:46:44 PM
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Very pretty Debbie, congratulations on finishing.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7012 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7012 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 1:47:40 PM
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Thank you Wanda Sue.
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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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3280 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3280 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 5:31:43 PM
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That's beautiful, Debbie! I've never tried needlepoint before, but I had a similar experience when I was trying to learn to crochet. I was reading the book wrong and having so much trouble. I figured out the basics of knitting and told my mom I was DONE with crochet I'll just be a knitter. We then spent a couple hours on the phone and I finally got the hang of it. Now I LOVE to crochet and only knit once in a while.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7012 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7012 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 5:42:52 PM
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I understand reading things wrong Heather believe me. I want to knit socks again so Maria is helping me. Over the years I have made 5 pairs of socks for others now I want a pair. Oh but it is amazing how much I have forgotten and that’s because I am so much older now. I can crochet and knit, I love knitting but crochet is faster. Right?
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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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3977 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3977 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2025 : 6:53:42 PM
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I do both and whether one is faster than another all depends on what is being made and how it drapes. Crochet produces a stiffer cloth than knitting. Knit is good for large pieces of clothing because it drapes very well. Crochet is better for three dimensional objects such as dolls and amigurumi. The big trend this year is mixing knit and crochet in the same project.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7528 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7528 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2025 : 1:02:34 PM
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Debbie, I was wondering the same thing the other day. Thank you for getting that clarified. I am going to work on that badge this year.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2025 : 9:08:47 PM
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Marie - My Granddaughter loves to do both. I'll bet that she would love to combine them in a project as she is also very creative! Thanks for the info and idea!
Nancy 8352 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7528 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7528 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2025 : 2:22:48 PM
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How are your badges coming for the year? I have my list of badges I want to work on this year, I just need to get started. I think this summer my kids will start working on their badges as well!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2025 : 5:42:57 PM
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Hi, All! I am making a list of badges to work on. I want to do some of the ones that get me outdoors more. I would like to finish the Bird badge, the Tree badge, and work on the Civic Heritage badge. I am continuing to work on my UFOs. . .there seem to be a never-ending supply of those! I want to keep learning and doing!
Nancy 8352 |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3977 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3977 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2025 : 7:35:03 PM
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Lots of aspirations. So little time.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7528 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7528 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2025 : 12:04:02 PM
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Nancy, those sound great! I can't wait until spring arrives and I can get some more outdoor time. I want to do some garden badges this year.
I agree Marie! We need more hours in the day.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3280 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3280 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2025 : 12:41:32 PM
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I'm working on some UFO's as well and need to revisit my list to see what project to start next.
~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
