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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
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darlene
Loleta
California
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 Posted - Jan 27 2024 : 10:22:00 AM
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We’re having 60degrees today with light rain!
Stay warm dry and safe!
Love you all!
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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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2024 : 3:15:59 PM
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Good morning, Vietnam! It is 6:00 AM here and we are expecting low 50s and Drizzle on our bus trip this morning to Sapa, another region of the northern hill tribes. Some of the tribes in this region work with fabric also, but it is not all woven as it was where we visited yesterday.
In our group of 9 travelers and 1 guide, We are the middle ages at 76. There are 2 couples Who are 80, 83, 83, and 84. This is the 46th trip With this company for the 80/84 year old couple. The other people are singles, Who are 68, 65, and 75. It is a very good group. In about 4 or 5 days we will meet up with 6 more people for the main part of this trip. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2024 : 3:54:18 PM
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Linda
What an interesting trip.
What do they do when the fabric isn’t woven!
Sounds like a neat trip!
Have a wonderful time!
Hugs
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2024 : 3:21:11 PM
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I think “woven” was the wrong term. I will try to post different pictures along the way. Ed has taken a lot of videos, which I cannot post here, but you can go to my Facebook post and see them.
We are in Sapa now, and here the women do very very intricate embroidery patterns. We visited our guide’s parent’s home, with a large dirt floor, wooden structure. They have three kitchen areas: one for cooking family meals with some of the food cooked over an open pit fire in the middle of this area, one for cooking moonshine, and another for preparing some of the food for their water buffalo and other animals. Here are some of the inside of their home.
Sleeping area
Here is a picture of our guide in the traditional clothing that they wear every day. All women wear a very similar outfit with the intricate embroidery that they have done themselves. The pants and the intricate embroidery at the end of the sleeves they have done themselves.
 
All girls must learn to be proficient on the very intricate embroidery patterns and start learning at age 4 how to use a needle. Their means of earning money is to sell pieces of their embroidery work to tourists. Here is a picture of some of the village women doing their embroidery outside, because electricity is expensive and the light is better outside. Today it is 50° and misty and they are still working outside.
They carry their work in large container on their back and pull out their beautiful pieces to show you to sell.
All girls must make their own traditional wedding dress, which has many pieces to it. This picture is just a piece of her wedding dress with the intricate embroiderybon her dress she wore for her wedding. The dress is not handed down and they wear it for special occasions. Their wedding dress is a more intricate version of what they wear daily.
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2024 : 5:59:21 PM
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| Beautiful embroidery. I always thought it was quite warm there but apparently not from how they are dressed and the 50 degrees. |
Judith
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2024 : 3:53:11 PM
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| Linda, thank-you for posting these interesting photos and stories of your trip to Vietnam. The embroidery is very beautiful that the women produce. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
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Denise
Ohio
USA
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6000 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2024 : 06:12:54 AM
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I love that picture Denise, especially the cow!
Hugs and good morning.
Love and hugs
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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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1172 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2024 : 11:38:41 AM
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Our first daffodil of the year. Camillias in the background.
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Judith
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9224 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9224 Posts |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6000 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2024 : 2:09:54 PM
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Judith,
Those are so pretty and cheery!
Thanks!
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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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9224 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6000 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2024 : 06:35:06 AM
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Denise, those Valentines are so cute!
I loved the oldie ones!
Thanks!
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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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1172 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
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Posted - Feb 13 2024 : 1:53:50 PM
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| I remember in school we had the decorated valentine box where we put our valentines that looked like these. The teacher would draw names to see who got to pass them out. |
Judith
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
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Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2024 : 2:15:07 PM
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| We used to make boxes and then we would line up with our valentines and put them in everyone's boxes. Ours didn't look quite like these but they weren't updated much. |
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
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2024 : 12:30:19 PM
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| I love the old Valentine's too!! The graphics were so cute and sweet. Judith, I also remember having decorated white bags for our Valentine day exchanges. It was always fun to see them on Valentine's day all full of fun things for everyone. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
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Denise
Ohio
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2024 : 4:01:13 PM
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| Thank-you Denise! I had a good Thursday and Friday with beautiful weather and and Spring coloring our city everywhere. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1172 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
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Posted - Mar 08 2024 : 4:23:57 PM
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Thursday I took DH back to the hosp[ital to have the heart valve he received last year repaired. It was leaking as much as the original one was. Today I brought him home. I think modern medicine is amazing to be able to do someheartmrepairs with just an overnight stay.
Apologies for the typos -- my wrist and thumb braces don't allow me to hit the keys like I think I'm doing.
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Judith
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
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Denise
Ohio
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2024 : 4:42:12 PM
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| Judith, I am happy to hear that your DH got a necessary repair with just one night stay in hospital. Such great news!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6000 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2024 : 5:12:30 PM
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That is awesome news Judith!,
I am glad your DH is doing ok!
Hugs and love
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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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2024 : 8:42:30 PM
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| Wonderful news, Judith! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9224 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6000 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2024 : 03:55:14 AM
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Good morning everyone! Have a wonderful day!
Hugs
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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