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ClaireSky Posted - Sep 27 2020 : 05:21:40 AM
What is everyone making for Christmas, as far as gifts?

Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month

Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran
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windypines Posted - Nov 30 2020 : 4:45:29 PM
I have made hanging kitchen towels, not sure what they are called, and potholders for gifts. Working on flannel pants for all the grandkids now. 2 done, 5 to go.

Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019

treelady Posted - Nov 19 2020 : 09:47:38 AM
Such cute projects everyone. Jean, I love the coasters. I am working on zippered cosmetic bags for the granddaughters to put in thier backpacks and fabric Norwegian star ornaments for package toppers. I need to make some Christmas masks for all family members so should get started on that soon as well.

A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.

Max Lucado
Dreamer42 Posted - Nov 18 2020 : 7:16:57 PM
Jean! Love your coasters! They look great!

Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
quiltee Posted - Nov 16 2020 : 8:34:15 PM
Cute coasters, Jean!

Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX

Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017


"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
JeanP Posted - Nov 16 2020 : 8:28:54 PM
Hey there, Grace, What is DH's first name? Santa just might put one in your December ornament package which is being worked on. It is a Kimberbell in-the-hoop design that can be done in a 5x7 hoop. And, yes, our Hawks started out so great this season but have gone down the you know what lately.
jean

"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
katmom Posted - Nov 16 2020 : 8:19:34 PM
Jean,, my DH is a Seahawks fan too,, although after their last game,, DH is calling them the 'SeaChickens'... lol!

Your coasters are awesome.. Did you purchase the design,, do you do your own didgitzing or is it a ITH pattern???
Inquiring minds wanna know!

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

JeanP Posted - Nov 16 2020 : 6:26:13 PM
Remember a couple of days ago I mentioned working on football coasters for my DH. Well they turned out so cool, I made a couple for my son too. DH is a Seahawks fan (lime green/navy) and son is a Rams fan (blue/gold). So here they are. I'm really tickled with how they turned out. After the first one I remembered I had an old leather purse a friend had given me for my book making. It was perfect to use for the footballs. So they are actually real leather.
jean

"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
levisgrammy Posted - Nov 11 2020 : 06:32:59 AM
I am working on some gifts but because my daughters are on the forum I can't say exactly what.
April the idea from Shutterfly is awesome! I need to remember that.

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NatChap Posted - Nov 10 2020 : 7:59:33 PM
April, those fairy lights are ethereal! Love them!

Keep shining!
Natalie

Dreamer42 Posted - Nov 10 2020 : 6:28:18 PM
Agree! Katmom! I just tried to create a teacup bird feeder on a rod iron stake, but its still wobbly, think I need to redo! I like E6000 glue too! Dries sturdy! Please send pictures of yours, would love some inspiration!

Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
katmom Posted - Nov 10 2020 : 4:23:37 PM

Hmmm I wonder if I can make Tea cup Fairy lights, using tea cups and the fairy lights, maybe the solar type..
........
I use to make 'tea cup and saucer' bird feeders, that was easy to add/remove from a 3' copper pipe...
I know I have some old photos, somewhere..
I used K600 glue epoxy, and glued the tea cup to a saucer,, then glued on a piece, 3" long dowel and fit the 'feeder' into the pipe.. that way I could remove the cup/saucer for weekly cleanings.. I also glued on a teaspoon across the saucer, as a perch for the birdies...
I will hunt for the photos.... it's been 14years since I made them.

That's why I am thinking tea cup lights near my feeders would be sweet...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

Dreamer42 Posted - Nov 10 2020 : 2:36:43 PM
You're welcome, Michele. I've also seen bird feeders and bird baths made with recycled glass pieces, they turn out really pretty if you like that sort of thing. :-)

Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
windypines Posted - Nov 10 2020 : 02:30:34 AM
April, those are beautiful. What a great project. Thank you for attaching the pictures.

Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019

Dreamer42 Posted - Nov 09 2020 : 6:09:00 PM
Thank you all. Yes, solar powered fairy lights are inside, solar panel is attached below on stake.

Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
quiltee Posted - Nov 09 2020 : 5:36:45 PM
Do you put solar lights in the fairy lights?



Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX

Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017


"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
katmom Posted - Nov 09 2020 : 4:01:49 PM
April,,, they are ADORBS!!!!

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

MaryJanesNiece Posted - Nov 09 2020 : 1:56:00 PM
April, those are beautiful!

Krista
Dreamer42 Posted - Nov 09 2020 : 11:42:13 AM
Grace, Michele, here's a daytime photo.of my garden fairy lights! It's winter here already, and snowed last two days, so, no pretty flowers showing in between the lights...




Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
quiltee Posted - Nov 08 2020 : 07:38:49 AM
Julie -

I made a Christmas Jelly Roll Race quilt king size using strips from all of my Christmas fabrics. I love it! I love scrappy quilts. I also made another Christmas scrappy quilt that uses 6-1/2" squares. The Jelly Roll quilt has the squares for a border and for the squares border I used strips. Didn't make a dent in my Christmas fabrics. I need to make a few more for my son and his family. LOL!

Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX

Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017


"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
windypines Posted - Nov 08 2020 : 02:40:50 AM
April thanks for the picture, they look really neat in the dark. I started looking for idea on pinterest using the fairy lights. I have not found any solar ones yet. Either battery or plug in. Thanks Grace, I saw they make the covers in single or double layer, and I kind of thought double might be a better idea.

Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019

JeanP Posted - Nov 07 2020 : 10:56:12 PM
Oooooh, I love all the things you Farmgirls are working on. I can't talk about my stuff yet, because everything I'm making, I am also making to go in the Christmas Stocking swap. LOL. Except for the set of Football coasters I am making for DH -- He keeps snagging the mug rugs I make for swaps. . . . and then I have to make more. And of course y'all already know that I am making a new wine bottle dress and a Christmas Stocking. Making more of both of those too as gifts for friends and family.


"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
katmom Posted - Nov 07 2020 : 9:44:49 PM
April,, yes, plz post a pic of your fairy lights in the daytime.. I love your idea of recycling bits of glass items, dishes, cups etc...

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

katmom Posted - Nov 07 2020 : 9:41:03 PM
WindyPines~Michele,, I do double layer,, so they are reversible. That way, if one side gets stained,, the other side is still good... and if both sides get stained.. then you must really like to cook a lot!! lolol!

Nini... Did you say Chocolate??? Did I mention I am a Chocolateoholic??? snorks-n-giggles!

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

Dreamer42 Posted - Nov 07 2020 : 7:09:08 PM
Hi Michele, heres a picture of four of my fairy lights lit up tonight! I'll try n post day time picture tomorrow!

Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
windypines Posted - Nov 07 2020 : 04:29:49 AM
Grace, when you make your bowl covers do you do a single layer of fabric or double? I am going to make some for a birthday present. I will be making flannel lounge pants for the grandkids. Material arriving today I hope. Heather that might work for the men on your list. Everyone has great ideas. April what do your fairy lights look like? Happy crafting.

Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019


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