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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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 Posted - Jul 18 2020 : 8:28:31 PM
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Judith - Here's how we made them. I bought the chain at Home Depot and it was $.99 a foot; it takes about 6-7 feet per rain chain, depending on how you attach the cups and other items. The cups and the cat toys I got at Dollar Tree. These directions may be a bit confusing and if you need more explanation, just give me a phone call. PM me and I will send my number.
To start, my husband drilled a hole in the bottom of all of the cups. Since I was making this up as I went along, the two chains I made were made slightly differently.
Marilyn's chain was done first, and for Marilyn's chain we separated a link of the chain from the next link and then closed it back, and then used wire to reconnect the two links through the hole in the bottom of the cup - a bit tricky but do-able. We did this about every 10-12 links and added 5 red cups in this manner. In between the cups, about every 5-6 links, we separated a link and the next link and put each of these into opposite ends of a cat ball toy and then closed them back up. Then I tied a thin fabric scrap strip under each cup.
For my chain, I punched a hole under the rim of the cups, separated the chain, and hooked the cup in the link and then closed the link back up. I added the cat ball toys the same way as above, but am thinking for another chain I may just separate one link and only attach the balls at the top of the ball and they will hang at an angle.
These were a lot of fun to make and I've been thinking about other things that could be added to the chain. I would like to find (probably at Dollar Tree) some plastic birds or small beachy items that could be wired to the chain links. I did see a rain chain on Pinterest that was made using the shaped metal cookie cutters, and I am also thinking that if I can find some Tupperware cookie cutters at a garage sale I may get them to put on a rain chain. I have the Tupperware Cookie cutters, and do not use them, so maybe I should just make a rain chain with them. LOL!
If anyone has any other ideas of things to add please let me know. And if you make one, please post a picture. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Edited by - quiltee on Jul 18 2020 8:30:02 PM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1170 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2020 : 8:51:09 PM
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| Linda -- Thank you. I will head over to Tractor Supply when I get a chance; it's 10 miles closer than Home Depot or Lowes and there is a Dollar store near there. Sounds like fun and I may be able to get it done before it starts raining in October or so. |
Judith
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2020 : 10:21:24 PM
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Have fun! HD had a plastic chain that came in white and yellow - nice and bright - but you can't pry the links apart so things would need to be wired on.
Were the directions decipherable? LOL!
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
5996 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
5996 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2020 : 10:40:20 PM
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That is a cute idea Linda!
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
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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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1170 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1170 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2020 : 10:41:00 PM
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| Your directions are great! Pretty clear and makes sense. |
Judith
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9199 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2020 : 04:35:44 AM
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Lovely package you received Winnie!
Cute idea on the rain chain! Pinterest has so many great things to make. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2020 : 1:08:08 PM
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| Can't wait to see what you make, Judith. I had fun "designing" Marilyn's rain chain. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2638 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2638 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2020 : 06:36:12 AM
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| You girls are so creative! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2020 : 4:44:19 PM
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| Linda your package should arrive tomorrow! That is almost unbelievable since I mailed six packages at 4 pm. They close at 4:30 pm. |
Texasgran |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2020 : 4:46:21 PM
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| WOW! Looking forward to seeing what you made. I love everything I have that you've made. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2020 : 08:49:28 AM
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Marilyn -
My Informed Delivery says the package "out for delivery" today! I'll be watching for the mailman. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3455 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3455 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2020 : 09:30:03 AM
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| Carole, your package was supposed to arrive by 7/17. Did it not arrive yet? |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2020 : 9:24:29 PM
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I posted this twice and it hasn't shown up. Here are the things that Marilyn made me for the summer swap. She planned ahead - it is too hot and humid to sit on the patio now, so she made fall themed table topper, coasters, and reusable "paper" towels. I love it all. Thank you Marilyn. .jpg?v 16350299) |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2020 : 07:21:22 AM
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Thanks for posting the pictures Linda.
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9199 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2020 : 09:10:02 AM
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Linda,
What a beautiful package!
I really enjoy using the "un"paper towels.
Marilyn makes such nice things. I think I may give the rain chain a try. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2020 : 09:12:35 AM
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| I want to make me another rain chain. It was fun and colorful. We haven't gotten but a sprinkle of rain since I made it. LOL! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2020 : 09:36:12 AM
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Winnie, when I went to the post office last Saturday (July 18), it had not arrived. Which I thought was strange given that you had sent the package a couple of days earlier than I sent yours ... you had already received your package.
With mandatory OT, I have not had a chance to go to the post office. Not even sure I'll have a chance to go this Saturday. My apologies, but when I leave to go to work, the post office is closed for lunch.
Pumpkin is coming over this weekend, looking forward to some down time.
Again, I do not mean to be rude ... and I do apologize .... by the time a get back from work it is 1 am and I just want to crawl into bed. So I apologize for not keeping up at the moment ... with a 60 hours work week, I'm exhausted!
It is 12:30 pm here and I need to leave for work. Enjoy our day!
Catch you all later. |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Jul 25 2020 06:16:54 AM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
5996 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
5996 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2020 : 10:23:38 AM
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Wow Carole you are busy! Since all this Pandemic started the Postal Service has really gotten slower, it’s crazy out there. Just thought I would say something.
You sound very busy and exhausted, good to hear from you.
You all take care
Darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
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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Edited by - darlenelovesart on Jul 29 2020 4:56:56 PM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3455 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3455 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2020 : 04:59:47 AM
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| CArole, I am sorry you are having to work long hours and all different hours!! No worry about the swap because it will be there when you do have time. I hope it will brighten your day when you can get to the PO. Please do not apologize because all is good and I just hope you had a nice weekend with your daughter and will have a good week ahead. Please take care!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2020 : 07:10:17 AM
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I went to the post office yesterday and Winnie's package was waiting for me. They were all wrapped with a little message.
I quickly got to work ...
Thank you so much Winnie for the lovely items. They are perfect. The iced tea sounds lovely. Looking forward to enjoying my goodies on the porch.
Cheers!
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Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2020 : 07:19:51 AM
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Iced tea is a year round favorite in the south, Carole.
Our local drive thru eating places sell it by the gallon...all sugared up! |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3455 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3455 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2020 : 4:47:40 PM
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| Carole, I am glad you got your swap and I do hope you can enjoy more porch time soon!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
5996 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
5996 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2020 : 4:55:37 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by darlenelovesart
Wow Carole you are busy since all this Pandemic started the Postal Service has really gotten slower, it’s crazy out there. Just thought I would say something.
You sound very busy and exhausted, good to hear from you.
You all take care
Darlene
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
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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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9199 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2020 : 11:32:48 AM
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| What nice packages everyone received. Always nice to do up special things for our farm sisters! I am glad everyone enjoyed this. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Project Discussions: Summer swap ~partners posted |
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Summer swap ~partners posted
