I’m calling you out!!!! On a roll … call, here’s where you can read about the amazing accomplishments of Sisters who earn Merit Badges. “Hear YE!”
Wondering who I am? I’m Merit Badge Awardee Jane (MBA Jane for short). In my former life …
I used to be the kind of girl that spent her afternoons at fancy boutiques, her weekends at the mall, and her evenings at Macy’s online store. But the older (um, I mean, the more mature) I get, the more I do my shopping in unconventional places. You know, like thrift shops, vintage stores, tag sales, flea markets, and well, the occasional curb.
I mean, I’m not exactly dumpster diving (yet) but you’d be amazed at some of the perfectly great things people will throw away. Well, some of them need a little TLC, it’s true … but TLC happens to be my middle name. Actually, it’s Katherine, but let’s not split hairs.
Anyway, I was driving by a residential street the other day, when my eagle eye happened upon
Terry Steinmetz says: Good for you Madge!!! Keep on being the farmgirl you were meant to be!
Winnie Nielsen says: What an ingenious idea! I was never a mall shopper. As a matter of fact, I avoid going to places like that. Me, I shop LLBean. Their clothes fi, shipping is free, returns for any reason, and great sales. My luck is awful when it comes to thrift stores as well. I never find anything good like other people can. Truthfully, I don’t think I have that “eye” for shopping in stores or thrift shops. Tis Farmgirl is completely missing the shopping gene!
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Check out this quilt from Brigitte Giblin Quilts … truly stunning!
Anything hexagon has always stopped me in my tracks. So much so, I chose the hexagon to frame the design for our Farmgirl Sisterhood Henrietta badge …
Sara McMahon says: hi just wanted to let you know that the picture of the quilt you have referred to Racontour by Cinzia white and the pattern is available for purchase here : http://www.cinziawhite.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=99 I currently am working (slowly) on a EPP version.
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Terry Steinmetz says: I love to read all the stories behind the projects. And the pictures inspire me to continue on!
Carolyn wetherby says: I am one of seven sisters in my family…I am interested in putting together seven different sets of seven blocks to make a quilt.
Wondering who I am? I’m Merit Badge Awardee Jane (MBA Jane for short). In my former life …
Now that the dulcet strains of Olivia Newton John are stuck your head for the rest of the day, let’s talk fitness! (It’s actually a merit badge.) Since I’ve made over my diet pretty darn well in the past year (goodbye, Mr. Chips, hello, Mr. Fruit Smoothie), I have finally decided to tackle the other part of my health plan.
Exercise.
Is it just moi, or did that word send shivers down your spine? I’m breaking a sweat just thinking about breaking a sweat. I feel like I need a good cooling down, and I haven’t done the aerobic activity yet. This is bad.
Mary Beth Schwarz says: Good for you Jane! Making exercise fun is the key to doing it every day. I will try it too! Mary Beth
Winnie Nielsen says: I made a commitment to go to the gym 3-4 days a week and have been doing so since 1997. I figure it is cheaper than medical problems and pills to correct the problems!!
MaryJane says: Good for you!!! Great example. Great reason.
M.J.,
Ever since I took up writing/blogging the lure of my comfy chair, a hot cuppa joe and the tap tap tap sounds on my motherboard wins out over a regular exercise routine for me every time. I do however, love to mow our lawn and work in the garden but that’s quickly coming to an end! Now, where did I put that headband and my Olivia Newton John tape? Thanks for the nudge and FORGET THE FUDGE… It’s time to get moving! LOL! Good luck!
Gorgeous!!!! Children’s clothing made from vintage linens and used clothing were sent our way to be juried for Project F.A.R.M. (First-class American Rural Made) certification.
The detail and care sewn into these are awesome! Impressive. Wish you could hold them in your hands. But wait, you can. Here’s where you can buy some of Dawn Baker’s Designs (db Designs) for your very own. She also takes custom orders for everything from furniture to architectural elements to ballerina wedding dresses. Check her out for yourself!
Buy props used in MaryJane’s books and magazine!
5% of profits will benefit www.firstbook.org, a non-profit that provides new books to children from low-income families throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Here’s how:
MaryJane will post a photo and a description of a prop and its cost along with a few details as to its condition here: https://shop.maryjanesfarm.org/MaryJanesCurations. It’s a playful way to be the new owner of a little bit of farm herstory.
I wonder where I was & what I was doing on this date?
Hi Terry – me personally – I was just a ‘gleam in my father’s eye,’ as they say, 😉 but maybe this will jog your memory? Today in history, August 3, 1969:
– Reds beat Phillies 19-17
– Sandra Spuzich wins LPGA Buckeye Savings Golf Invitational
This is where I found the info: http://www.historyorb.com/date/1969/august/3
Ring any bells?! 🙂
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