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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Challenges in finishing your merit badges ??  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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 Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 12:17:40 PM
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Hi Farmgirls,
I'm thinking of anything in particular that presents a challenge in finishing the actual merit badge template . . . not the appolications for the certificates but the little hexagon design that most of us embroider.
Anything you girls find a challenge for yourselves??
Just wondering . . .
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Feb 18 2016 6:24:40 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6791 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 12:35:36 PM
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I take a 'let me do it my way' attitude when it comes to the badges. Some I have painted with fabric pens ~ others I have embroidered. My plan for the ones I have that I have not touched since I printed the pattern out and the ones I hope to apply for soon is to embroidery all in brown thread. I'm into brown work and love the look of it. Not to say I may do more with the fabric pens - I really like that look too.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 3:41:55 PM
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Ooohhhh, the brown work sounds neat! I remember using the embroidery paints long time ago when I was a teenager and that was "the thing" to do. But, my mom taught me how to embroider too!
I'll bet the fabric pens are lovely too. I do use a fine point black one for some of the really fine things, like the markings on the canning jar for the "Self Sufficiency" badge.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6791 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6791 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 3:56:32 PM
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CeeJay I don't post pictures - it's beyond my computer talents.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 06:13:54 AM
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I too find that the badge designs are hard for me to embroider and have them come out looking OK. I have a stack in my basket that need to be done and I need to try and tackle them soon.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 06:17:19 AM
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Interesting topic CJ. I haven't started to do mine yet but in embroidery I don't like to do faces and it is kind of hit or miss with the way they come out. Eyes I usually do in tiny french knots if I can.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 06:25:41 AM
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I have a more basic problem. I am not entirely comfortable printing the design on fabric. That is the main reason I haven't tried applying for badges.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6791 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6791 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 06:48:44 AM
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Marie, I don't print on fabric either. I traced the printed pattern onto fabric holding it on a glass lamp shade. Hopefully I will come up with a homemade light-box which will be easier to use.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6791 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6791 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 08:10:20 AM
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Thanks CeeJay, I will have to look for the pen.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 09:20:43 AM
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I do embroidery on my badges and also some fabric paint and some have fabric markers. little bit of this and that. ha
I like to put buttons on my badges. I get some cute buttons
like horse dreams I have a little horse button on one corner.
backyard farmer a rabbit button in one corner. The badge that eggs in the basket has a chicken button, quilt badge has a old sewing machine button, badge with the apron has butterfly buttons.
I like to put buttons on my badges. I am working on three of my new badges going to look for more cute whimisical buttons for them.
I would like to see photos of what some of you are doing to
decorate your badges. I feel I sort of run amuck with mine. ha ha
Teresa
sister #1506
Dance Like No One Is
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
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Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 09:39:20 AM
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Maybe we should have a badge for finishing badges 
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 11:10:58 AM
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Teresa,
I use buttons as well on m badges. I use them to indicate the different levels of badges, instead of the embroidered hexagon, one button for beginner up to three of expert. I also decorate with buttons, I have a couple little black ants on my glamping badge, I used actual buttons on my "Buttons" badge instead of embroidering them, etc.
Sara,
I found the pen in the embroidery supplies area of fabric/craft stores.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9233 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 5:45:00 PM
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I like hearing what you guys are doing. This helps me get an idea for what I would like to do on my badges.
Krista |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9233 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9233 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 08:37:43 AM
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Sabrina, Don't feel bad. I haven't even printed of any mine off yet. I hate to get started when I haven't finished my projects yet. I am planning to do them once I put in for my next 2 badges. Then I will take a break and work on my stitching badges. I also think it will help to motivate me to do more.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Feb 19 2016 08:38:18 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6791 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6791 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 08:56:11 AM
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I have a question. Do the badges have to be on fabric? Can they be printed out on paper of choice - colored - and made into a collage? Maybe FarmGirl related pictures & items could be added. Krista can you find out for us?
It would be nice to have a choice as we add more & more badges.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 09:08:08 AM
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Maybe you could do this CJ
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 10:19:49 AM
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I don't think there are any specific requirements as to what our badges are printed on or how they are finished. I had once asked Brian if there were an "rules and regulations" or could we be creative. His reply was "creativity always trumps rules" . . . :D
I don't think we even HAVE to finish them at all! I'm just trying to not get as far behind as I once was. So far, I'm all caught up, finished embroidering my "Collect It!" badge yesterday.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Merit Badge Chit Chat: Challenges in finishing your merit badges ?? |
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Challenges in finishing your merit badges ??
