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| JamieRose |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 10:35:49 AM
Hi, my name is Jamie Rose and I am from Crystal Lake, Il. Crystal Lake is about 1-1/2 hours (by car or train) from Chicago. I live on the top floor of a 1920's bungalow. My only garden is on my balcony and a small area on the side of the house. We have huge trees everywhere and most areas receive little sunshine throughout the day.
I love gardening, organic food, cooking from scratch and all things homey and domestic. If I could have chickens, I would. I work from home doing clothing alterations, custom sewing and I also make custom purses.
I married a wonderful man on Valentines Day. I have three children and he has two, and they all live with us. Four of them are teenagers. Prayers are accepted! We long to find a home with a nice backyard for gardening. My husband makes homemade salsa, so we need a lot of room for tomatoes.
Well, that's the basics about me. I look forward to meeting everyone and chatting and swapping! |
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| JamieRose |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 3:00:10 PM
Thanks Lilly! Some people appreciate the talent, thankfully. I look forward to the day where my only sewing is for fun!
Jamie
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 |
| solilly |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 3:14:15 PM
Welcome Jamie from Virgina. Many years ago I always took in sewing in between jobs and with jobs when I needed money. It can pay off but people are not like they use to be. Now they want you to do the job and they want to tell you how to do it and what you should charge and most of them cannot thread a machine much less sew with one. The best to you and the teenagers been there also. Now we are retired and I sew just for me and fun. Talk to you soon. Lilly
learning the life I always wanted. |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Feb 21 2010 : 7:51:31 PM
Welcome Jamie. I'm lucky to have a "handy-hubby" too. He makes pepper-butter each year. It's so yummy on sammiches and he makes it mild or slightly hot. WOW! Sounds like you have a housefull. Congrats on the marriage. Prayers will be sent up in your behalf. You'll fit right in here. Welcome Sista!
Sister-chick# 905
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
| weaverchic |
Posted - Feb 20 2010 : 2:48:46 PM
Welcome Jamie Rose from the Sunshine State! Glad that you joined us. You will be happy to have joined us. You will meet some very warm, wonderful and talented Farmgirls here. Visit the forums and find you interests.
gerri
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
-Pam Brown |
| City Chick |
Posted - Feb 20 2010 : 05:40:33 AM
Welcome! We're gathering quite a lot of Illinois Farm Girls. Hooray!
Farm Girl #790
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 6:35:02 PM
A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Jamie! Crystal Lake is a beautiful area. I am not too far from you, just north of the IL/WI border. We are in the process of trying to change our chicken ordinance right now, maybe I will be able to have chickens soon. You should look into it in your area. We are so glad you joined us.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
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farmgirl sister #922 |
| Kayce |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 4:46:15 PM
Hi Jamie. Wow you sound awesome! Reading your post just made me feel like reading an email from a friend.
You will love it here. The ladies are so warm, wise and witty
And Girl 4 teenagers! Im on my knees a prayn. I have 2 of my own (girls) 2 younger boys.
Look forward to reading more from you.
~Kayce~
Check out PenPals for FarmKids http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=38599 |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 4:03:38 PM
Hooray! Another IL farmgirl has joined us! Welcome Jamie! You are going to just love it here.
Dawn in IL |
| classygram |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 4:00:42 PM
Welcome Jamie, from Missouri! Sounds like you have your hands full. Enjoy, they grow up fast. If I get my tomatoes, I'm HAPPY! Did pretty well last year. Will try again this year. Have fun, there is a great group of girls here. And lots of info. So if you have a question, just ask, someone will have an answer for you or where you could maybe find it. Just jump in and you'll be back everyday.
Blessings, Brenda |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 3:48:59 PM
Welcome Jamie!!!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
| JamieRose |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 2:35:39 PM
Thanks to everyone for saying "Hello". I do have an Etsy site, but have not worked it for a while because I have an old, old computer and dial-up. Currently, Etsy won't download for me. The only reason I am able to be here is cause it works on my computer!
I may have a few purses still listed and a few supplies. I will get some more pictures and post them. Where do people post them?
I am not the most up-to-date on how to do everything on the internet.
visit me at: www.sewjamie.etsy.com
Thanks,
Jamie Rose |
| marjean |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 1:31:20 PM
Welcome from a Florida farmgirl. I too would like chickens but not zoned for them. I a love making things and repurposing things. I have the etsy stores to prove it. Hope to get to know you better.
Check out my co-op under chapter chatter. We are always looking for new members.
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=38448
Farmgirl sister #308
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 11:48:18 AM
Welcome from sunny georgia. Well, so far today it is. I hope you can find a great place with plenty of room to grow and grow. Lots of luck.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| staci860 |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 11:37:03 AM
Hi Jamie!
Welcome. As you can tell, we farm girls like to support each other and we love purses and bags of all kinds.
There are threads on the forum just perfect for you to let everyone see what you create. We'd love to see them and hear more from you.
Wow - 4 teens..!!??!!.. I have only have 2 teens, and that's challenging enough without being blended and living in a smallish home w/no yard!
Prayers for blessings are heading your way!
Blessings, staci
:o )
FG#973 |
| wildflower17 |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 11:24:57 AM
Hello from Kentucky...I'd like to see your purses also...
I've been married to my wonderful husband less than a year...and we have a small farm here in KY...3 children between us...
Smiles...
Judy
"Country Girl at Heart"... |
| aunt boby |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 10:49:10 AM
Welcome, from another Illinois farm chic! I live just north of Dixon so we are not that far apart. Would love to see pics of your purses. You can never have too many purses!! Oh my goodness, four teenagers. You poor girl. Yes, I will pray for you. Congrats on your wedding. How romantic to get married on Valentines Day! Now he'll always remember your anniversary!LOL
POOR IS THE MAN WHO CANNOT ENJOY THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE- anonymous |
