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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 7:29:28 PM
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| I love the MJ magazines. A little bit about myself my name is Valerie and I originally grew up in Iowa. About 8 years ago my husband and I moved to Virginia. I like several crafts; stamped cross stitch, sewing, quilting (I am a beginner), embroidery (still pretty much a beginner), and I have tried crochet but can't seem to get the edges straight (so I haven't ever made anything). I have only done container gardening, it worked somewhat last summer. The only thing that worked was the basil (which we made some homemade pesto sauce which was fantastic). Since we purchased a house this summer I plan on removing some plants that were previously planted to make room for a very small garden. I will have to continue with the container gardening for some things as we don't have that much land in south side of the house with the most light. We have one cat and one dog. All of our relatives are outside of the virginia area. Recently I joined a quilting guild and started going back to college. My sister and her husband back in August recently had their second daughter. So I was excited to see all of them then. |
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FourSeasons
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
Melissa
Lizton
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 8:03:04 PM
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Welcome....from another newbie....from Indiana! I am addicted to the magazines and only have gotten 2 so far! Don't give up on the gardening, the best food you will ever eat is what you grow yourself. Herbs are fun and can last through the winter too!
Hope you are staying warm!
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 03:54:48 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Valerie! We are so glad you joined us. Keep on practicing those old time skills. We are here to help!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 04:39:30 AM
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Welcome from another Iowan. I still live here! Where did you live in Iowa?? Don't give up on the crochet-probably what you are doing is an increase on your ends when you turn-I used to do this when I started. When you turn make sure that you don't go in the first hole but the second from hook. Also depends what stitch you are doing-single crochet gets a chain 1 before turning-double crochet gets a chain 2 before turning-treble crochet gets a chain 3 before turning. I hope this helps. Email me if you have questions!!
Welcome again!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 05:30:24 AM
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| Thanks, I believe it was the double chain for the crochet. My Grandmother had just started teaching me when we moved several years ago. So I didn't have all of the basics down. Now she doesn't really crochet anymore due to her hands. Every time I got back there are so many people to see or get together for the holidays that I don't get to spend quality time with just her. Most of my family lives in Clarke County, but I grew up in Warren County. |
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Greenwoman
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Michelle
Oregon
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 07:20:57 AM
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Hey Valerie, welcome from another newbie, in Oregon. My grandma taught me to embroider when I was a kid, and I still love it!
Nice to meetcha!
Michelle
http://greenwoman.wordpress.com |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 5:09:05 PM
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Welcome Valerie - glad to have you join us!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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quiltingbea
True Blue Farmgirl
114 Posts
bea
gretna
va
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 1:09:35 PM
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I'm a newie too....and I'm from va too.. We have a a small farm with beef cows, horses, chickens, five cats and one dog. i enjoy MaryJane magazine and look forward to meeting everyone
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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 1:26:39 PM
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| Thanks everyone. Welcome Bea your farm sounds great. My husband and I have a house on a corner lot with about a quarter of an acre. Its our first house and we hope for the next one we can afford to have one or two acres at least. |
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RedGateGal
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Danielle
Watertown
TN
USA
94 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 1:39:33 PM
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Welcome Valerie!
MJ Farmgirl Connection is a great forum for just about any farm question you have. Women are friendly and so willing to educate and give guidance. Glad you are here 
Farmgirl Sister #2574
www.redgategal.blogspot.com
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Rejena
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Rejena
WY
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 1:55:34 PM
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Hi Valerie! Best wishes and enjoy the gardening, however it works best.
Rejena
www.violetacresfarm.com
"Kid Run Boer Goat Farm" |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 03:30:58 AM
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Hi & Welcome from Meadow Lands, Pa.!
Blessings |
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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2011 : 5:49:32 PM
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Thanks everyone
Farmgirl Sisterhood #2619 |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
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Cibola
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Remi
Ellensburg
Washington
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 12:51:20 PM
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I love looking at the posts. How did I get the "Farmgirl at Heart" under my chatroom name? And what does the yellow star mean? I see others have blue stars. Thanks for your help.
Farmgirl #2547 |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 3:54:00 PM
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Hello Valerie, and Welcome to a Wonderful Place!!!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman-
"Why couldn't I have been born Rich instead of So Good Looking?" |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 4:10:22 PM
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Welcome Valerie, glad to have you, enjoy!
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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Cibola
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Remi
Ellensburg
Washington
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2011 : 2:49:20 PM
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Originally posted by FourSeasons
Welcome....from another newbie....from Indiana! I am addicted to the magazines and only have gotten 2 so far! Don't give up on the gardening, the best food you will ever eat is what you grow yourself. Herbs are fun and can last through the winter too!
Hope you are staying warm!
One day at a time!
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Cibola
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Remi
Ellensburg
Washington
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2011 : 2:51:38 PM
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My friend in Missiour gave me a subscription to MJ Farm magazine and I fell in love with it right away. I have been looking at doing the projects to get merit badges. What a great way to spend time inside and learning new things.
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