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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 8:06:25 PM
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Hi to everyone and thanks for all the great info and ideas you all have. I'm not sure I'm really a "farmgirl", but I definitely have a lot of the same interests as are addressed in these forums. I found you in a desperate search for ideas of how to use lots of zucchini and was mesmerized by all the great ideas you share.
About me. . .I'm married to a trout farmer and we have 3 kiddos, Madeline is 7, Jackson is 5, and Audrey will be 3 at the end of the month. We live in Ohio, although we've only been here for 3 years (we're originally from upstate NY). Our animals are two cats, one BIG yellow lab puppy, and 9 hens. This is my first year with a garden (finally the kids are old enough that they don't have to be held all the time, I can actually weed a bit!) and it's very exciting for me to see all the veggies growing so nicely. I do quite a bit of canning, so it's nice to do things from our own garden. I stay at home with the kids, but babysit a few days a week as well as sell personalized baby onesies to help with bills. I also love to sew and do what I can when I have or make time. I'm not a superb cook, but am trying to learn to feed my family with healthy meals (lots to learn!) |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 8:14:11 PM
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Hi Sheila and welcome! You certainly sound like a farmgirl at heart to me and I think you'll find you have lots in common with all the great gals here.
What do you like to sew? I sewed alot when my girls were little, then sewed professionally for awhile until I could hardly stand the sight of my sewing room. But I have gotten back in to it again lately...mostly due to the wonderful inspiration I get from the gals here.
Looking forward to getting to know you better,
Diane on Vancouver Island |
Edited by - DaisyFarm on Aug 09 2007 8:14:55 PM |
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Holiday Angel
True Blue Farmgirl
444 Posts
Pauline
Sweet Home
Oregon
USA
444 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 9:36:30 PM
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Welcome Sheila!! Well, hens, too much zuchinni and you do alot of canning..sounds like you're a farmgirl to me!!! You will sure fit right in here! it will be fun to get to know you..I am glad you found us!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 11:32:03 PM
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| Welcom Sheila - You will love it here~! |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 11:51:16 PM
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Welcome!
So glad we were talkin' zucchinis!!  I also love to can but am learning toward my farm, I do not have it yet! I look forward to getting to know you better!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4832 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4832 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 10:43:31 AM
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Welcome Sheila! I know you'll love it here. You sound like a farmgirl at heart to me! My husband lived in Woodstock, NY when he came to this country as a teenager. He loves it there & hopes we can retire out there some day.
Dawn in IL |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 10:59:23 AM
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| Welcome! I don't have a farm, but I love to make things, and enjoy down to earth livng! I hope you enjoy it here! I love reading whjat the ladies write and I am learning so much!! Enjoy and take care! |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 11:34:01 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Sheila.
If it walks like a duck (or hen) ...you're a Farmgirl, no doubt about it! Your interests and talents are right in line with this group of great folks...looking forward to hearing more about you!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 12:33:08 PM
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Welcome aboard, Sheila. You've definetly found the right place for you. What sort of sewing do you enjoy doing? Show us a picture of some of the onesies you make. Do you sell them on-line? Your family sounds great - kids and dogs go hand in hand. Be sure to check out all the different forums to jump in and chat - there's so much to learn and I'm sure you have a lot to share as well.
Peace and love.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 4:55:11 PM
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Welcome to the Forum Sheila! It sounds like you are a "Farmgirl At Heart" to me! Have you read any of MaryJane's books or magazines? I bet you would love them!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/ |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 8:21:30 PM
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Thank you for all the messages! What a nice welcome! I'm taking a break from canning beets right now (actually they're in the canner for a little longer) and it's nice to feel a bit connected. To answer some of the questions, as far as sewing goes, right now I'm working on a couple of sunbonnets for a friend of mine whose ponytail keeps getting stuck in her regular sunhat , about 7 pr of shorts for my daughter who this year has to wear shorts under her skirts/dresses at school, backpacks for sleeping bags for a quilting group that makes sleeping bags for homeless folks,. . .kind of all practical stuff right now. I do like to make quilts when I find/make the time, which is less now that I have my lovely kids.
As far as the onesies, I have an embroidery machine, so I do up just your ordinary white onesie, embroidered with whatever personalization the buyer wants on the front (name, cutesy saying, etc) I just sell them on ebay and to aquaintances and by word of mouth. I started out making onesies embroidered with "Homegrown Breastfed" on the fronts and then people began asking for their own sayings on the front to which I happpily acquiesed. They're pretty inexpensive and I don't make too much on them, but really, every penny does count, especially when you're on a strict budget! And I actually do like making them too. Was that all ? I don't think I missed any questions, ask again if I did! Thanks again for all your kind words. Back to the beets! |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 1:59:58 PM
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Welcome Sheila! You will love it here and will meet wonderful farmgirls from all over!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
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horse
True Blue Farmgirl
371 Posts
laura
pontotoc
mississippi
USA
371 Posts |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 09:44:04 AM
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Hi, Sheila. Welcome to the forum. :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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ColdAntler
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jenna
Sandgate
VT
USA
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 05:45:12 AM
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| Sounds like a farmgirl to me, too! Welcome, Sheila. Looking forward to hearing more from you! |
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