| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 7:57:05 PM
I am excited to begin working on my merit badges and sharing my experiences with everyone! After much debating I was finally able to pick the top 4 badges I plan to accomplish first!
I chose….
1.Pampered Pets (Outpost)
-It’s important to me that my pets are healthy and will live a long happy life. Knowing what is best for them will allow me to enhance their life.
2. Bread Making (Farm Kitchen)
-I have always enjoyed cooking and now look forward to a better way of cooking.
3. Embroidery (Stitching and Crafting)
- Would love to make something special for my baby boy just like my Grandma Butters made for me.
4. Water Conservation (Cleaning Up)
- I love the idea of helping save the planet as well as help me save money on my bill.
With that in mind, what merit badges do you fellow farmgirls plan on accomplishing first? Or working towards right now? Any of them hold a special meaning that drives you to accomplish one over another?
Much luck and enjoyment in your merit badge experiences!
|
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 18 2026 : 1:49:16 PM
I found a hanging flower origami pattern that I really want to make! I think this is what I will make for my expert badge! I am going to make it for Everleigh, so I will have her pick out the colors she would like.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 16 2026 : 2:51:30 PM
I will have to look for some books on origami. Thanks for the idea, Heather!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| nndairy |
Posted - Feb 14 2026 : 10:07:58 AM
Thanks everyone!
Krista - LOL! I'm looking at projects for the expert level. I've got a book from the library about origami with money, but it looks rather complicated! I'm going to give it a try but I don't have very high hopes of getting a good result.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
|
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 13 2026 : 2:13:59 PM
Well you can tell I had a massive brain fart when I made that post! I meant expert origami lol I have already completed my expert macrame! Has anyone ever completed the expert origami?
Way to go Heather! That is awesome! You really should celebrate. I would love to get the sharpshooter as well, but I have a long way to go still.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| KnyttWytch |
Posted - Feb 12 2026 : 2:49:47 PM
Wow!! Well done Heather!
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 12 2026 : 2:08:28 PM
Congratulations Heather, what an accomplishment. Good Luck on the next 100 badges.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
|
| debbieklann |
Posted - Feb 12 2026 : 1:47:12 PM
I’ve seen the Highland cow pattern…you should try that!
Heather, that is awesome! You need to celebrate!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| jillyd |
Posted - Feb 12 2026 : 12:42:28 PM
Wow! That's amazing, Heather! Which was your favourite?
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 |
| nndairy |
Posted - Feb 12 2026 : 12:20:21 PM
Krista - I think you should make the Highland cow :)
I'm so excited! I just earned my 100th badge!!! I'm working on being a sharpshooter so I'm 1/2 way there :)
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
|
| jillyd |
Posted - Feb 11 2026 : 6:47:18 PM
No, but I got a book from the library, so I'm closer to getting started on the beginner badge!
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 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 11 2026 : 1:31:37 PM
Has anyone completed the expert macrame? I am looking for ideas on what to make.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:40:03 PM
Nancy, thank you! I look forward to seeing your quilt and hearing about your badges.
Debbie, I ordered it as a kit. It came with all the materials and instructions. Here is the link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HVYJMZR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:27:44 PM
Cindy, learning macrame from your Mum will be such a great experience! Enjoy your time with her. Can't wait to see your kitchen plant hanger!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:25:37 PM
Oh gosh Krista, I love your Macrame flag. Where did you get the pattern. I would love one!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
|
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:25:03 PM
Krista, it's beautiful! Thanks for sharing all of your amazing projects. I can't wait to finish my quilt so that I can show it off. It has been a long time coming.
I also have a few more badges that need only a bit to finish them. Maybe I can complete all of this soon. I have learned so much being a farmgirl!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:20:58 PM
It's finished!!
Now I just need to apply for the badge.
Heather, I think you will really like macrame. I still have my expert origami to do. I just dont know what to make yet.
Way to go, Nancy! You will be done in no time!
Cindy, I cant wait to see what you and your mom make. Macrame is actually pretty relaxing.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| AussieChick |
Posted - Jan 25 2026 : 2:53:01 PM
Krista - can you post a photo of your macrame project when you've finished it? We'd love to see it. My Mum used to do a lot of macrame when I was a kid - we had her amazing macrame projects all over the house. I have asked her to show me how to do it, so once we get settled in our new house, we'll have a day together & I can adorn the kitchen with one of those beautiful macrame pot plant holders.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jan 24 2026 : 5:27:56 PM
Way to go, Krista! Can't wait to see a pic! You make such cute things! I am almost finished piecing the Quilt of Valor that I have been working on for so long. I am down to the last couple of blocks in the last row. I will attach them and add the borders.
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| nndairy |
Posted - Jan 24 2026 : 08:51:25 AM
Way to go Krista! I got a macrame book for Christmas so I'll be working on that badge soon. Right now I'm learning some origami. Fun, but a little more challenging that I expected it to be!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
|
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 23 2026 : 1:24:36 PM
I pulled my macrame back out and have been working on it all week. I am so close to having it finished. I only have 6 tiny spots left to tie and then cut the strings to the right length. I am excited to finally have it finished and another badge complete! This will be my project for the weekend.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 19 2026 : 2:05:24 PM
You are welcome, Nancy. Enjoy reading the badge book!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jan 18 2026 : 12:48:06 PM
Thank you, Krista! I will check out a book there!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 16 2026 : 1:51:24 PM
Hey Nancy, I believe this is still the email you use to request books. library@maryjanesfarm.org
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jan 15 2026 : 2:12:58 PM
Hi, All! Who do I e-mail if I want to borrow a book from the Farmgirl Library? And I have a few books to donate. Where do I send them? Working on more badges now that the Holidays have passed!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 14 2026 : 2:00:04 PM
Jill, that sounds like a great badge to get started on. I hope you can get them completed.
Great job Nancy! I bet it feels great to have them all applied for.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
