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*Farmgirl Swap: Girl-themed 10" square fabric swap-SIGNUPS CLOSED |
TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2016 : 3:37:47 PM
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I cut, pressed and put fabrics in envelopes. They are ready to go. I have a funny to share. When you receive my fabric you will understand. Several years ago the head of the education department, at our local college, was addressing the group about to begin student teaching. She told them to dress nicely, but be comfortable. Then she said she did not want to see any thongs. The girls looked at each other, a bit bewildered. Finally one hand went up.What did she mean, because if they were nicely dressed, surely she would not be seeing thongs. Finally it sunk in that the college girls were thinking underwear and the dept. head meant flip flops. She then told about the rubber flip flops we wore as kids and how we called them THONGS. They all had a good laugh.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2016 : 10:56:47 AM
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Marilyn I had some "thongs" as a kid... I called them that until my daughter looked at me like I was nuts, then I had to call them flip flops.
Maryellen Thank you for the cute girl fabric! Adorable.
Denise Ann |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2016 : 11:19:20 AM
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That is so funny! The same thing happened to me. I was driving with my oldest grand daughter one day. I told her we needed to stop so I could get some thongs for vacation. I thought she was going to quit breathing! We had a good laugh too after a discussion. Of course, I got some flip flops.
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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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2016 : 11:53:35 AM
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Judith thats great!! So funny how things change and how easy it is to miscommunicate.
Denise Ann
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2016 : 12:55:40 PM
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Thanks for a great laugh, girls. When I heard my mother refer to one of her cousins as having lace on his drawers, I almost wrecked the truck. I had never ever heard that expression before or since. We were driving along a crooked country road in the area where she grew up. Her oral family history lesson was informative and also funny.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2016 : 08:14:29 AM
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LOL I'm splitting a gut here over your funny thong (and drawer) stories. We called them thongs when I was young too, but I since have also started calling them flip flops. too funny. Thanks for the giggles ladies! hahahahahaha
Marti Farmgirl #2684
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2016 : 1:13:34 PM
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Marilyn, I love your comment about the lace on his drawers. Your mom must have been quite the card.
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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Kathleen
Custer
SD
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Posted - Apr 11 2016 : 01:15:21 AM
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This is my first time to do a material swap. I'm very happy to be apart of this.
Have a blessed day. Farmgirl Sister #6701 |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2016 : 4:45:16 PM
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Yes Judith, my prim and proper mother loosened up a bit as she aged. She actually caused my face to turn red a couple of times. I loved quilts on my beds and that upset her because she grew up during the depression years when everyone was poor. They could not afford a bedspread, so my using quilts meant I could not afford a real bedspread.
My squares were mailed Saturday. Hopefully they will be in your mail boxes soon.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2016 : 4:58:36 PM
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OMG - me, too! I never told my mother slightly off-color jokes. Yet when she got Internet she sent me some worse ones that were sent to her from her friends. LOL! Guess they were feisty ole broads. LOL!
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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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2016 : 05:53:59 AM
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Kathleen, You will like these swaps, its so fun to open the envelopes and see all the cute fabrics everyone picks out. It males my day when I get the mail.
I am sending mine out today, i'm off work and have no excuse!
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2016 : 08:58:13 AM
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Marilyn, I received your fabrics today.! The puppy fabric is so cute!! ...and, you just know I grinned when I saw all those pretty "thongs". Loved your Texas Blue Bonnet artwork on the envelope! My grand son-in-law recently sent a photo of them blooming around the San Antonio area. A field of Texas Blue Bonnets in bloom is on my bucket list. Thank you.
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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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2016 : 04:30:36 AM
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Oh nuts, I missed signing up for this somehow! I have some really sweet fabrics, too! Oh well, I think I might use them to make my Jubilee egg gathering apron. Waste not, want not! I 'll be very careful and make sure to sign up next time. Meanwhile, I'll enjoying everyone's stories about thongs and drawers -- my what a racy group, hee hee!
Happy Day! Peace in our hearts, peace in the world Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 10:36:14 AM
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Thank you, Denise! I received your girly fabrics today. Pretty, pretty pinks!
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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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 7:26:06 PM
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Marilyn I received your cute fabric squares! I love the "thong" fabric its so cute. I have a friend that loves anything with flip flops on it, I might make some thing for her baby girl with that one!
Denise Ann |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2016 : 1:24:44 PM
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Yesterday I received two pink, girly squares from Denise. Today's mail brought two more girly squares from Mary. Thank you girls. I need to finish my picture book so I can sew.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2016 : 3:56:42 PM
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Finally, my fabric is ready to go into the mail tomorrow!
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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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2016 : 5:34:08 PM
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Fabric was mailed today/
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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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2016 : 4:19:42 PM
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Thank you Kathleen and Mary!! I received your fabrics today! Great minds think alike....Two different Minnie Mouse prints with flowers and bows to go with. Still no two alike! What fun!
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 - Apr 18 2016 : 7:56:59 PM
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Today I received my girly Disney squares from Kathleen. Thank you so much. Each time I see your name I think of my mother. Her given name was Beulah Kathleen, but her friends called her Kay. Her family called her Kay-lo, Shawnee-Kay, and Shaun.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Edited by - TexasGran on Apr 22 2016 6:40:22 PM |
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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2016 : 06:07:19 AM
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Marilyn, Denise and Kathleen (do they call you that or Kate, or Kathy?) I have received your squares. So sweet! Tax season is finally over and I'm finally getting my squares in the mail today... juuuust in time :) Thanks ladies!
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 - Apr 20 2016 : 06:09:05 AM
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I have to say it.... Marilyn, I received your thongs! :D
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 - Apr 22 2016 : 2:41:24 PM
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today I received my girly squares from Mary, Rebecca, and Judith. So sweet :), Love the Minnie mouse and bows, Mary, how cute! The nursery rhymes and pretty flowers (on a purple background) Rebecca, I love it. Judith, The Russian Dolls and Ballet gear are adorable! I love swaps! :D
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 - Apr 22 2016 : 5:29:54 PM
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Becca Lou, I received your fabrics today! I almost picked out the pretty toile de jouy. I love nursery rhymes. Also, love the pretty floral. What little girly could resist pink and purple and oooooh, shiny! Thank you! And...really cute return address label!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
Edited by - forgetmenot on Apr 22 2016 5:32:25 PM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2016 : 5:54:26 PM
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Today I received two squares from Rebecca White, very cute. I love the Baa Baa Black Sheep. Thank you.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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*Farmgirl Swap: Girl-themed 10" square fabric swap-SIGNUPS CLOSED |
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