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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Just a bit of merit badge chit chat  |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 23 2020 : 12:00:57 PM
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Marie, that is so neat! The design is pretty. I can’t wait to see it finished.
Krista |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
347 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2020 : 10:12:33 PM
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I have been working on my UFO's (Unfinished Objects) badge. I have a few weeks off work over Christmas, so thought it would be a good time to work on them. My first project was to finish a garden seat that I had been working on. It was an old stool that had been sitting around with no use. It needed a bit of love (and a splash of colour), so I painted it and finally finished the clear varnish this week. It is now ready to sit in my garden and I'm sure it will get well used out there!
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
764 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
764 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2020 : 08:28:34 AM
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Cindy, that is super cute! It's going to look great out in your garden!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2020 : 09:03:51 AM
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Cindy you did good. I love it. Color & fun in your garden.
Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2020 : 09:49:51 AM
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That is so clever and colorful! I know that you will enjoy your new garden addition, Cindy.
Kathy Heidel
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” — Dr. Seuss |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
75 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2020 : 12:02:23 PM
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Originally posted by AussieChick
I have been working on my UFO's (Unfinished Objects) badge. I have a few weeks off work over Christmas, so thought it would be a good time to work on them. My first project was to finish a garden seat that I had been working on. It was an old stool that had been sitting around with no use. It needed a bit of love (and a splash of colour), so I painted it and finally finished the clear varnish this week. It is now ready to sit in my garden and I'm sure it will get well used out there!
That is so cute and fun! also just what has been needed this year 
#6958 Disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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FungusChick
Farmgirl at Heart
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Cassie
Trinity
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2020 : 9:01:28 PM
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I wasn't sure where to post this as I am applying for Expert level of my Secret Life of Bees badge. I figured here was as good of a spot as any...This summer I collected and processed our very first harvest of honey from our own hives!!! I shared some with my coworker/friend who helped us out. It was a learning experience for her too. I'm going into my 3rd year of beekeeping and she's going into her second. Before harvesting from my own hives, I helped with the harvesting of the honey from our local beekeeper's association apiary in order to learn how it's done. We collected about 30 bottles of honey from 2 hives.  |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2020 : 12:36:02 AM
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Cassie your honey is beautiful. Congratulations on bottling your own honey and applying for the Expert level of Secret Life of Bees badge.
I see this is your first post - welcome to the Farm from northeast Texas. Now that you have found us I will be looking for your posts.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2020 : 1:39:04 PM
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Cindy, your bench is so cute! It will look really nice in your garden!
Cassie, your honey looks delicious! And 30 bottles is amazing! Great work and congratulations on completing your expert level badge!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2020 : 1:32:23 PM
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Well ladies, I finally finished my cross stitch. Took me 5 months but I finally did it and I'm super proud of how it turned out!
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Krista |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
75 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2020 : 1:35:05 PM
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WOW!!! just WOW!
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Originally posted by MaryJanesNiece
Well ladies, I finally finished my cross stitch. Took me 5 months but I finally did it and I'm super proud of how it turned out!
Krista
#6958 Disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2020 : 2:26:21 PM
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Krista your Bear is wonderful and I love your finishing! I love cross-stitching but it is a struggle for me because I have a difficult time counting, LoL
I know that your mom is thrilled. And your dad, oh my goodness what a beautiful picture! You did spectacularly.
Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.” |
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2020 : 2:35:43 PM
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I need help. I want to start my first merit badge and need to ask a question. I am going to do the Homespun Christmas, something I have wanted to for several years. Do I just jump in and work on it or do I apply to start the process?
Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.” |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
75 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2020 : 01:17:58 AM
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Originally posted by isewbernina
I need help. I want to start my first merit badge and need to ask a question. I am going to do the Homespun Christmas, something I have wanted to for several years. Do I just jump in and work on it or do I apply to start the process?
Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.”
Just jump in and start!!
#6958 Disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
764 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
764 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2020 : 08:33:01 AM
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Kathy, YES!!! Just jump into it! Keep track of the date that you start and when you finish. You'll need that for when you apply for your badge when you are finished. I loved doing the Homespun badge...I know you are going to have fun doing it! It took me all year but it was such a rewarding feeling!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
75 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2020 : 04:47:14 AM
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I finished my Subversive Cross Stitch this morning - so please see a rude picture!
#6958 Disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2020 : 05:12:28 AM
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Krista, your bear is beautiful. Well done.
Hilary great crossing stitching.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16267 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16267 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2020 : 05:42:32 AM
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Waking up to this morning's news gave extra meaning to your project Hilary, as those of us who have been staying home struggle to understand why so many aren't.
"The U.S. set two more devastating Covid-19 records as it counted down the hours to the end of what has been a calamitous year for the nation.
On Tuesday, it recorded more than 3,700 new deaths linked to the virus, a chilling new high. The US also reported the most Covid-19 hospitalizations, with more than 124,600 patients nationwide, according to the COVID Tracking Project. On a state level, Texas officials reported record-high hospitalizations Tuesday, with more than 11,700 Covid-19 patients across the state while Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said a temporary hospital with an additional 60 beds could open within the next few days. In Los Angeles County, hospitalizations are at an all-time high and nearing 7,200, almost 1,000% up from just two months ago. With the surge in patients, some hospitals are running out of oxygen tanks.
"I actually think we're now beyond waves or surges and this is a viral tsunami that we are now experiencing," epidemiologist Dr. Robert Kim-Farley said.
And experts have warned the US could see even worse Covid-19 numbers in January, fueled by this month's holiday gatherings and travel. On Monday alone, more than 1.1 million people passed through airport security checkpoints across the country, the Transportation Security Administration said. "The next couple of months are going to be awful," said Dr. Jonathan Reiner, professor of medicine at George Washington University. "We're going to lose 3,000, maybe more people a day, probably until we're well into February. And then, we should start to see some light."
And while the ongoing vaccinations continue to offer hope, the process is taking longer than many health officials hoped, and it will likely be months before the country will begin to see a meaningful impact, experts said."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
75 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2020 : 05:59:51 AM
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That is terrible :( although here in the UK we now have a new strain to add to the horror (and yes people seem to think they are immune/the rules don't apply to them  )
#6958 Disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2020 : 1:46:27 PM
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Thank you Cathy, Hilary, and Sara! It’s been a blast.
Hilary, your cross stitching turned out really nice.
Kathy, yes jump right on in. You only apply once you have completed the requirements for each level! Good luck with you new badge and have fun!
MaryJane, this just breaks my heart. My family has chosen to stay home as much as possible and wear our mask whenever out of the home. It breaks my heart to see these numbers. Especially the idea of losing 3,000 plus people a day. I truly hope for a better outcome.
Krista |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2020 : 2:29:37 PM
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Krista, I ADORE YOUR bear!!!!!!
Hillary, Lol, IN TOTAL agreement! Many of these young adult alabamians and teens think they are safe and run all through the stores with no masks. I wear mine, better safe than sorry. I dont want it and I dint WANT to give it to anyone else!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 1:55:36 PM
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Thank you Dianna.
I need to finish the other part of my intermediate cross stitch badge level and then I can apply for it!
Krista |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 2:25:46 PM
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I need to dust off my Merit Badge Planner and see where I'm at and what I want to work on.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2021 : 12:13:47 PM
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I agree Sara. I want to get a game plan and see how many badges I think I can complete this year. I hoping this will be my best Badge year! Did you see the new badges for this year? I love the macrame one!
Krista |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
710 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
710 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2021 : 3:13:37 PM
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Great plans Sara and Krista. I hadn't looked yet, but have plans to make macrame hangers for a couple of glass floats that I have. I even have the yarn necessary. I should get back to badge earning as well. I'm trying to get my life a little more scheduled to make my days more productive and want to have some time to try new things. I think I did macrame in grade 8 art, but not since. My daughter has been selling plant hangers on Etsy and she has some books, so this would be a great first badge for 2021!
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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Merit Badge Chit Chat: Just a bit of merit badge chit chat |
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Just a bit of merit badge chit chat
