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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2016 : 11:20:50 AM
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My friend was at a quilting retreat, only a few miles from me. She had given me some some "left overs" of vodka to add to my next batch of vanilla.(because I always give her some of the vanilla.) But then she called and said she needed to be an " Indian Giver"(childhood term, from long ago), and would I please become a "Bootlegged" for just a few minutes and bring her part of the vodka. So I did take her one of the bottles. They had been discussing Best Press at the retreat, googled to learn what was in it and had the distilled water...Now they needed the vodka. She gave me a bottle of their concoction later on. I have enjoyed it. I think our high jinks must have been a fun subject as they all returned to their homes and told their family and friends about the retreat. It was fun for me because they all showed me the beautiful things they were working on.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day. www.etsy.com/shop/ anniemayme Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals
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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 08:42:54 AM
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Omgosh Marilyn, what fun!
Marti Farmgirl #2684
Friends are sisters we choose with our heart. |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 08:53:34 AM
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Hello Farmgirls,
I know I am one of the last ones to mail my things out and I do apologize. They will go out today! All addressed, stuffed and ready to go!
Thanks everyone for all the fun fabrics so far! I love them! Hope you enjoy my selection. :)
Farmgirl Hugs!
~April River Valley Farmgirls Chapter Leader
~Playing in the Sonshine~
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 11:57:17 AM
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April, it is ok. Life happens and we all have interruptions now and then. I hope you are enjoying all of the different fabrics as much as I am.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day. www.etsy.com/shop/ anniemayme Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 12:01:46 PM
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Thanks Marilyn!
It seems this stage of life I'm in with 3 teenagers is nothing but interruptions! LOL! I love them and wouldn't trade this time away. Have a great day!!!
Farmgirl Hugs!
~April River Valley Farmgirls Chapter Leader
~Playing in the Sonshine~
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 12:40:46 PM
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I understand. My granddaughters are 15 & 18. One day recently my son said he did not know if he would survive these years. He said, "I have tried, we have tried so hard to teach them the right way, God's way, but the "world" is interfearing, big time." I was reminded of the pressure I felt while raising him, to teach him all I could in 17 years, the time God had allowed me, before he took that big step into his future. It is harder today than in the seventies. We only had a landline.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day. www.etsy.com/shop/ anniemayme Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 1:47:37 PM
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Betty thank you for the cute cute fabric and the heart ribbon, so sweet!! Sherry thank you for the awesome fabrics, they are so sweet, thanks for the card with the fabric info, and that chocolate was very appreciated and is gone already! April, no worries, I'm always behind.
If anyone did not get fabric from me let me know!
Denise Ann |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 2:42:59 PM
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Just dropped them off at the post office! :)
Farmgirl Hugs!
~April River Valley Farmgirls Chapter Leader
~Playing in the Sonshine~
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Beccalou
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Rebecca
Gainesville
Florida
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 4:26:24 PM
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This is what mine looks like so far. loving all the beautiful material and just waiting for two more sets.
Becca Lou Sister # 6430
It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 4:42:37 PM
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Wow, Becca Lou! Its wonderful to see a project almost completed! That is real purty!
Okaaaay, Marilyn...I am not a crier. However, my eyes were real teary today when I got the mail! True to your word and heart...for a "non-quilter" you did a wonderful job sewing up these blocks...perfect! You and your friends did such a heartfelt job signing and giving words of encouragement! Please thank each of them for me. I will send thank you notes for you to give them too! This has turned into such a caring women's project! I can't thank you ladies enough.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Quiltwright
True Blue Farmgirl
346 Posts
Cristy
LAKE HAVASU CITY
AZ
USA
346 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 4:43:14 PM
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Rebecca, your quilt top looks great! It's amazing that you have already completed so much. Mine is still a scribble on a piece of paper.
Enjoying the day! Cristy |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 5:03:50 PM
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Love your top, Rebecca!
And Judith, those blocks are great. That's going to be a great quilt. I'm sorry I haven't been able to send you any blocks.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 7:11:25 PM
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Judith, the post office was speedy, if they arrived today. Wow.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day. www.etsy.com/shop/ anniemayme Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals
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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2016 : 09:04:56 AM
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love the top Becca! so pretty.
Marti Farmgirl #2684
Friends are sisters we choose with our heart. |
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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2016 : 09:06:24 AM
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April, 3 teenagers, and you're still even partially sane? lol. you are totally forgiven poor girl. you have my sympathies... since I had 3 teens at a time as well. whew! thank goodness everyone is grown up now. they do get their brains back, I promise! lol
Marti Farmgirl #2684
Friends are sisters we choose with our heart. |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2016 : 11:06:30 AM
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Marti-- lol! Some days I question my sanity, but they are worth the effort! Thanks for your understanding!
Farmgirl Hugs!
~April River Valley Farmgirls Chapter Leader
~Playing in the Sonshine~
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2016 : 2:00:06 PM
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DianaW - Did you send out your squares on the 21st as you mentioned on the 20th? I believe that is the date you gave up above.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2016 : 3:08:53 PM
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Marti, I received your signed block today! Thank you for doing this! The Sisterhood is a wonderful thing!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2016 : 06:56:49 AM
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Judith, It slanted! ugh.. I apologize, I didn't realize that. I am not a pessimist lol. I'm hoping to make some for you. I don't have muslin, would it be ok to use white?
Marti Farmgirl #2684
Friends are sisters we choose with our heart. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2016 : 4:56:36 PM
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Marti, a little slanted is beautiful. It keeps the whole concept real. I love it. So will the recipient! Mine have slanted at times. Oh, well. I love it!
April, I received your fabrics today! Still...no two alike! I love them both! I have used the pink fabric before in another project! Thank you!
DH and I will be heading to MI on Monday for a couple of weeks. I will try to keep in touch. We'll have our laptop and phones. I would probably go through withdrawal otherwise.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2016 : 10:03:29 PM
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My husband got mad at me today because he said I spend too much time on my tablet. I asked him if he is wrong to read books, magazines and watch tv. Because my tablet time is reading, watching you tube videos,( trying to learn how to do new crafty things), visiting with farm girl friends, I can even read the Bible and other books I have downloaded. He chose not to get on board 17 years ago when we got our first computer, and even though I have spent a lot of time trying to teach him...he can't remember. He even has a tablet! Men!!!! When he was in high school COOL guys did not learn to type...But we girls learned. I never would have made it through college without my old typewriter.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day. www.etsy.com/shop/ anniemayme Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7717 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7717 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2016 : 10:23:20 PM
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Don't give up things can change. I do learn alot off of you tube as well, neat art lessons too.
Your in my prayers.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2016 : 05:14:15 AM
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Marilyn. My husband wouldn't use a computer for years either and was always on me for doing what you do. I got him a laptop and now he's on as much as I am if not more. There are cars, farming, sports/all manner of guy things to do. He can't type either but he manages. Hang in there!
Marti Farmgirl #2684
Friends are sisters we choose with our heart. |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2016 : 06:44:35 AM
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Five years ago my son's family did not own a computer. They used ours or Julie's work computer.Then N9t son bought Kindles for the girls when they became colorful, not just readers. He loved them so much he bought himself one. Since then he bought Baylee a touch screen lap top, but she dropped the keyboard (detachable). Hadlee was given an iPad when she had her brain tumor. Last summer I gave Hadlee my lap top so she could do driver's ed, and Baylee bought herself a new laptop for college. Wade continues to read on his Kindle, a lot. I think that when we read or watch and learn and then share our knowledge it is awesome. I think my husband is afraid we will learn more than him. Sorry, we already have, but as I said, I have tried to include him. I show him funny videos, his old friends, and help him look up info. He was just having a super grouchy day.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day. www.etsy.com/shop/ anniemayme Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals
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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2016 : 3:03:25 PM
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I learn things off you tube as well. I love it!
Marti Farmgirl #2684
Friends are sisters we choose with our heart. |
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