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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
    
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2026 : 4:28:26 PM
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Vanessa, your treasures are beautiful! That expanding box is so neat! There is so much room for amazing things. Enjoy your new treasures.
Krista Farmgirl Sister #528 Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3724 Posts

Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2026 : 6:37:47 PM
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What wonderful additions to your sewing room! I can't wait to see what you stitch up on your new machine.
~Heather “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2554 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 02 2026 : 5:06:23 PM
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I've ordered the leather belt and looked up a couple tutorials on how to install it. In the meantime, I used our excess fencing to expand the dogs yard. There's a slight jog in the fence line, so I may use extras to smooth it out.
 Rose is exploring and checking for weaknesses.
Vanessa Farmgirl Sister #6754
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
    
8355 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2026 : 3:57:55 PM
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Vanessa, I bet Rose is going to love her new expanded fence line! Hopefully she doesn't find any weakness.
Krista Farmgirl Sister #528 Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2554 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2026 : 5:09:58 PM
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Just an update on Chantal (the singer). I've been fiddling with the belt, and it's almost tight enough, but the staple that's supposed to hold both ends together broke with all the on and off adjustments. So now I'll either sew the ends together with upholstery thread or drive to the sewing machine shop to see if the owner has extra staples. I've also looked up how to thread it, and am ready to go.
Vanessa Farmgirl Sister #6754
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2627 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2026 : 6:28:26 PM
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I sew my treadle belts together. It's quieter than the click click click of the sound of the staple. If, after time, your belt stretches you can just trim the end and sew together again. Poking the hole with an awl first helps.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25 I'm old and I wear purple |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3724 Posts

Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2026 : 12:11:40 PM
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Can't wait to see what your first project is!
~Heather “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2554 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2026 : 3:22:58 PM
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The newest addition to our home- a deck off the sunroom. Still waiting for the French doors, but I can squeeze out the side windows.

Vanessa Farmgirl Sister #6754
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2627 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2026 : 6:15:53 PM
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What a great place to be in good weather.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25 I'm old and I wear purple |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3724 Posts

Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 02 2026 : 07:03:44 AM
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LOL! Hope your doors arrive soon.
~Heather “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2554 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2554 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2026 : 2:22:01 PM
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Oof da! I am wiped out! The latest project was to plant something nice in the flower beds. I got some Stella d'oro lilies, dug out a trench, planted them with fresh soil and laid mulch along the porch edge where rain hits. The extra soil was dumped under the tall deck where I hope to plant ground cover roses. 

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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
    
8355 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 08 2026 : 2:05:02 PM
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Vanessa, your flower beds look great! It will look so beautiful with all those flowers blooming.
Krista Farmgirl Sister #528 Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3724 Posts

Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 09 2026 : 12:32:01 PM
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Beautiful lilies! Gob well done :)
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2554 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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Posted - May 16 2026 : 04:46:32 AM
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At the end of the school year, our community schools department organizes an Inflata Race. School staff and public officials volunteer to put on inflated costumes and run a race while students cheer them on. Although it is short, like the Kentucky Derby, its a hoot. I love taking pictures of the runners.

Vanessa Farmgirl Sister #6754
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2627 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - May 16 2026 : 12:38:26 PM
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What fun!
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25 I'm old and I wear purple |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2055 Posts

Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - May 16 2026 : 7:11:46 PM
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How fun is that for the kids and the staff? :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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