Heart of Ohio Farmgirls - New Chapter!

Calling all farmgirls at heart in the central Ohio area (or anywhere nearby).......

Do you love the farmgirl way of life, even if you are a city dweller like myself? There is no farm ownership "prerequisite" to be a farmgirl or to be a part of this chapter - as Mary Jane Butters says, being a "farmgirl is a condition of the heart." You may own a farm, a small piece of land or even live in the city and dream of such a space. If you love to cook, do canning, sew/stitch, garden, do herbal based projects, other fun crafts or anything farmgilry, then this group is for you!

I just started a farmgirl chapter here in my area called the "Heart of Ohio Farmgirls". In this chapter, we will be doing just about anything farmgirl and doing many fun activities together, such as a variety of field trips, sew-ins and slumber parties, just to name a few.

If you are interested in becoming a member of this funtastic farmgirl chapter (even if you just have questions for right now), just let me know. E-mail me at: ameliamcintire@yahoo.com

Hope to hear from ya :-)

A Pinkeep for a Farmgirl, But Who?

Over at the Mary Jane Farmgirl "ranch" we have been working on a mystery swap by creating a pinkeep. Here is mine that I worked on this weekend. I was inspired by project that was included in a new magazine by the publishers of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine, called Studios - A Spa for the Creative Soul.

It is made with three large Yo-Yos (the smaller one on top is stuffed to form the cushion), and is topped off with a lovely button.

I am looking forward to surprising one fellow Farmgirl with this pinkeep creation!

Quilt Giveaway at Old Red Barn

Head on over to Old Red Barn Co. for the opportunity to own a lovely handmade quilt!

More Dolly Company

I just wanted to show off my new dolly "companions" - Miss Nellie Ann from Kentucky (created by my farmgirl friend Frannie)....I just LOVE her red hair :-)

While at my little farmgirl "Cabin Fever" retreat, Miz Frannie gave us a little dolly makin' class. Being new to this new creative venture I am very happy to present, Theresa B. Beeze (named after my co-worker Theresa Brooke who died last year from prolonged complications from breast cancer (the Beeze part of the name comes from the bumblebee pattern sewn on her pocket).

They both sit watching over all of the happenings in my craft room and esp. look after one white furry cat who roams about.

My Little Lovelies from Pamela

Dear Pamela...thanks so much for the 'goode' treasures that graced my doorstep today. A much needed package after a long week! You are a such a sweetie :-)

An olde Baby Ben alarm clock, 3 aprons and a little milk bottle from Kentucky -take a peek!

All Good Times

Must come to an end, for now. Another time will come again when I get to meet up with my farmgirl friends at 'Freedom Valley' Farm.

Hop on over to miz Frannie's blog - the "Gathering Room" for what we did (and some pictures - scroll down just a tad) on our wonderful 'Cabin Fever' retreat...we all had such a wonderful time! Lots of fun, memories and life long friendships.

Only 10 More Days....

To go till I get to go down and visit my wonderful Mary Jane farmgirl friends down near Greensburg, Kentucky. I am so looking forward to my visit to Frannie's house at "Freedom Valley Farm" (aka "Cabin Creek"). About 7 girls (4 of us MJ farmgirls) will be gathering to have a grand girls getaway....shopping, sharing stories, eatting wonderful food, partaking in watching a play called "One Man's Lincoln" and more shopping! Dear Frannie will be taking us to all of the fun sights to see.

I will also be picking up my newly adopted 'rag-chile' ( a wonderful little primitive dolly 'soul' created by Miz Frannie)...Betsy Rose.
Hubbie Tim will be heading onward to Nashville, TN (after he drops me off at Frannie's) to visit some friends that he has not seen in a long while. We are both of in need of getting of out of Ohio for an extended weekend for sure and are looking forward to it!