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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
506 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
506 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 05 2026 : 2:29:43 PM
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Rea, I am glad that someone else said it before I got a chance! I have badges that I need to apply for, and the plan is to get some of them done each month! I have quite a few. This will be a great year to get this done!
Nancy 8352
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
506 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
506 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2026 : 09:18:37 AM
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Well, yesterday I was finally able to sit down and apply for some of the badges that I have been working on this past year! I still have a few more, but was able to make a dent in my applications.
Yippee!
Nancy 8352
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
746 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
746 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2026 : 09:39:41 AM
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Krista, that's a really good question. I think I'd like to start the Dyeing for Colour badge. I do a lot of dyeing for my business, but that's just one type of dyeing. I do dyeing with my 4H kids, so that would be the Beginner level, I just would need to write that up. During Covid, I started a natural dye course online and I'd really like to finish that up this year which would take care of the Intermediate level. I haven't tried quite a few of the techniques for the Expert level or it's been ages (tie-dye). This would help me with my goal to finish the course.
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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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
506 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
506 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2026 : 12:39:10 PM
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Great plan, Jill! Go for it! I don't do dyeing yet, but I have made socks from yarn that I bought from a woman who spins yarn from the sheep that she raises on her farm.
Hope to hear more as you progress with the badge!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8163 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8163 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2026 : 2:00:04 PM
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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 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
506 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
506 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2026 : 2:12:58 PM
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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
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8163 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8163 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2026 : 1:51:24 PM
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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 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
506 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
506 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2026 : 12:48:06 PM
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Thank you, Krista! I will check out a book there!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8163 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8163 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2026 : 2:05:24 PM
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You are welcome, Nancy. Enjoy reading the badge book!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8163 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8163 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2026 : 1:24:36 PM
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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 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3594 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3594 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2026 : 08:51:25 AM
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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
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
506 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
506 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2026 : 5:27:56 PM
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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
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
414 Posts
Cindy
Esk
Queensland
Australia
414 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2026 : 2:53:01 PM
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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". |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8163 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8163 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:20:58 PM
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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 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
506 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
506 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:25:03 PM
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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
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7509 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7509 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:25:37 PM
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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!!
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
506 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
506 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:27:44 PM
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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
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8163 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8163 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8163 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2026 : 1:31:37 PM
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Has anyone completed the expert macrame? I am looking for ideas on what to make.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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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
