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raglady
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Becky
Saint Maries
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44 Posts |
 Posted - May 17 2016 : 08:51:35 AM
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 09:51:09 AM
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Hi Becky, I would love to barter with you for two pair of large sized socks to give my granddaughters for Christmas. They both ride horses, so tube socks are good. Tell me what you are interested in getting in return. Do you have a camper trailer? Do you like cute tea towels , aprons, mug rugs, tea cozies, etc. Or.....
TexasGran
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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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raglady
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Becky
Saint Maries
ID
44 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 10:47:33 AM
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| We just drove through Stephenville Sunday - to the Chicken House flea market. Quite a drive for us but fun. No camper trailer - what are the farm stick animals? Love aprons. I will post a picture of socks and also a pic of the yarns I have. I donate socks to the homeless here in Fort Worth. Last year when we were working here I donated 19 pair. I |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 10:52:25 AM
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Becky, I would be interested too! We make handcrafted soap if that interest you. Let me know what you think :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 11:03:22 AM
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Would you be interested in some place mats for a pair of sox.
Diana
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raglady
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Becky
Saint Maries
ID
44 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 11:26:53 AM
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Here are the current yarns - all except the hot pink and green make lightweight socks. I have to try to figure out which are acrylic - some are wool. I know for sure the two tweedy ones are acrylic. Really the main difference is that those with wool will need to be washed in cold water and laid flat to dry. I can only make adult socks on my machine. I can do 54 stitches or 72 stitches in diameter. I do have some more flexibility with the tension. This should be fun!http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/2016/05/
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raglady
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Becky
Saint Maries
ID
44 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 11:28:50 AM
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Don't know what happened - here are the yarns
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 12:08:29 PM
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Farm stick animals are a stick horse, a donkey, bull, sheep or pig. They are the ones we usually see in rodeos. I also make zoo animals sometimes, elephant, giraffe, zebra. Do you like a bib apron or just one that ties around the waist to cover your lap? Tell me what you would like and my girls like the pink and turquoise blue colored yarn.
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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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3435 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3435 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 5:52:14 PM
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Becky
I would like to barter for a few pair. I will PM you
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2283 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2283 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2016 : 12:12:00 PM
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Hi Becky I too would love to barter for socks. I have honey, jellies and jams.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2283 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2283 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2016 : 1:32:23 PM
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Hi Becky I too would love to barter for socks. I have honey, jellies and jams.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2016 : 09:07:50 AM
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That is so nice of you to donate socks for the homeless, that is one thing they say they always need and not enough people donate them so kuddos to you!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
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raglady
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Becky
Saint Maries
ID
44 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2016 : 07:41:43 AM
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| Hi all! I am planning to get everyone's socks made and sent out as soon as I can. I had a mastectomy about 2 1/2 months ago - everything is great - except when I went to radiation oncologist Friday she decided I have lymph edema and will need to go to a clinic to learn how to manage it - exercise, massage and get fitted for an arm sleeve. I am waiting for appointment - I will get back to work on socks as soon as I can - probably a week or two - thank you for understanding. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2016 : 08:32:44 AM
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I will PM you, Becky. I'd love a couple pair of socks. I love CSM socks. and definitely no rush!
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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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2016 : 12:18:30 PM
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Becky, no rush here! You take care of yourself! I am praying for you!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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SouthForty
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Doris
Dallas
TX
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2016 : 4:39:34 PM
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Becky, Hope you are doing well. After you have the other gals covered, I'd be interested in a pair or two. I could even mail you some cotton if you can do cotton. Also, I love the feel of bamboo yarn but do not know if there are reasons to not have socks made from it. If you have info, please enlighten me. Oh, btw, I am just down the road a bit from Ft Worth. Would be no problem to send you some yarn. Again, when you are feeling well and caught up, just let me know. {{HUGS}}
SouthForty, MJFG#3794
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raglady
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Becky
Saint Maries
ID
44 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2016 : 4:45:37 PM
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| Thanks ya'll for meing so patient. I have started a few practice socks on the machine and have even got some new yarns - I plan to get started this week! Doris - I would love to try cotton - I will email you. |
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SouthForty
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Doris
Dallas
TX
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2016 : 4:59:22 PM
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Wonderful!! I have been crocheting for a few months and tried my hand at relearning knitting as well and have a HUGE stash of acrylic yarns. It was only after I got started exchanging dishcloths that I learned acrylics are not great for that purpose. I ventured into cottons and bamboo and just love the feel!! I also picked up the yarn that they use for sock monkeys and thought I might try to crochet some socks.... haven't done it yet... but would love to make my own socks. It's a tactile thing!!
SouthForty, MJFG#3794
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raglady
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Becky
Saint Maries
ID
44 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2016 : 12:03:45 PM
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Ladies - Ihave finally finished 13 pair of socks with more on the way! I decided to post a pic of the ones I have finished with a brief description of size, yarn, etc. and let each of you who has already requested socks choose the pair you want. I have more than one of some pairs and also have additional yarn to make more in these colors. you have to understand that I buy cones of yarn - mostly on EBay and Etsy - some do not have the fiber content - so I do not always know that - I always recommend that the socks either be washed by hand or gentle, cold cycle - even when they are not wool and layed flat to dry. Most socks should fit between a 6 and 9 unless otherwise noted. My suggestion would be that if your socks don't fit please donate to a homeless person or a friend. If they do not fit or you do not like them - do not send me anything. So here goes:
1. These dark turquoise w/ navy thread are most likely cotton - they have a long cuff that can be folded - they are very soft and have been laundered.
2. These are probably the least stretchy - might be part cotton or wool - I would think a skinny size 6 or 7 foot. Long cuff that can be turned down or not.
3. Dark Green - wool - short hemmed top.
4. Hot pink - wool - these turned out pretty small in width - skinny foot - long cuff can be turned down to adjust length or worn up.
5. Light mint - acrylic - soft - probably the biggest of the socks- long cuff an be turned down or worn up
6. Marled navy and white acrylic - long cuff - can be turned down or worn up.
7. Turquoise wool - short cuff
8. Seahawks colors! Acrylic and wool yarns mixed together - long cuff can be worn up or turned down
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raglady
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Becky
Saint Maries
ID
44 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2016 : 12:05:27 PM
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Here's the pic!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2016 : 3:29:19 PM
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Hi Becky! They look great! You sure have been busy :) My first choice would be #3 the dark green pair and second choice (if first not available)#6 the navy pair. Please let me know :) Thank you 
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2016 : 4:03:38 PM
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Hi Becky, I believe my granddaughters would like #1 and #5. Now tell me what you would like in exchange. I have some wool yarn if you are interested, or something else.
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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SouthForty
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Doris
Dallas
TX
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2016 : 7:22:46 PM
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Hi Becky,
I'd be interested in the largest pair not claimed yet. Although I don't have a very large shoe size, I need something wide or at least stretchy. You decide and let me know... also, what would you like in return?
Thanks,
SouthForty, MJFG#3794
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2283 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2283 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2016 : 05:53:02 AM
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I would love the dark turquoise. What beautiful colors. I will pack your honey as soon as you and me your address. Thank You.
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2016 : 10:57:32 AM
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Becky, I received the beautiful socks. Thank you. I mailed some yarn to you this morning, it should arrive Saturday, if not tomorrow.
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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SouthForty
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Doris
Dallas
TX
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2016 : 9:43:36 PM
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Hi Becky,
I received the socks and they are lovely! I will send you some yarn as well. Lord knows I have lots of it here. I keep trying new things and experimenting with looms and both crocheting and knitting (not to mention the quilting and mail art I'm trying to revive!) so I should really share it! I'd love to see it used and loved rather than sit here in these bins that I'm filling and tripping over! I know that I don't have to sport knit because I stocked up on some of the more bulky ones when doing hats and scarves but if you can use some extra, I'll surely send.
(((HUGS)))
SouthForty, MJFG#3794
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