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Across the Fence:  !Let's Make Quilt for Julia! Need more denim  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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 Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 10:18:43 PM
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A New Update! Finally!
I put the project on hold as some of you sent in embroidered patches that I wanted to incorporate. Then life got busy. So, today I worked on the quilts. I finished the top of Aria's, and made Julia's. Tomorrow I will cut the batting and the backing for the quilts, and assemble them. I hope to have these two finished tomorrow. Then I just have two more to do- one for Reo (Aria's brother, and one for Aria's sister)
Aria's Quilt so far:
8 squares by 10 squares
 
Julia's Quilt so far:
7 squares x9 squares
The Center
 
Hi There!
This is the first one that I have made for the family! It is currently 4ftx3ft. Should I make it 5x4ft? I know some of you are doing embroidered squares, so I think I will make them into pockets.
It has come together nicely even though it is wrinkled in this pic. Part of that is because I laid it on on the snow and partly because I haven't washed or pressed it yet. Please let me know what you think!!
Hey ladies! Lets make a quilt for Julia and her daughter! Her daughter was just diagnosed with Leukemia.
So here's the deal. I'm not the best sewer in the world, but I am willing to take a stab at this project. I would love to make them matching jean quilts since I am sure they will have to be spending time in cold hospital rooms.
If you can spare a leg or two of an old pair of jeans or if you can run down to your thrift store and buy a pair to send along, please do! Email me for my address. I will start working on the quilt with jeans that I have laying around. I will make the quilt out of 6 inch blocks- so if you want to pre-cut them for me, please pre-cut to 7 inches (so I have a margin for error.
I already have quilt batting and material to use as backing. Lets do this really quick like so we can get them their goodies soon!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Edited by - Alee on Mar 11 2008 12:46:23 AM |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 10:40:25 PM
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I'll give it a go. I have a bunch of too small jeans that I will never get my plump *cough* booty back in and would love to help. Give me a day to dig them out of storage and I'll have Drew drop them off on the way to work.
Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 10:40:42 PM
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Alee I will be glad to send you some jeans blocks I looked at your pictures they are so sweet now I know exactly why MJ LOVES YOU SO MUCH, it just wouldnt be a bit hard to adopt another little family I alresdy have got Meg and Lucas and my precious Stella , will get you some blocks out tomorrow or next day,
I am a farm girl married to a sewing machine
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 11:31:02 PM
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Oh crap....I just donated several pairs of jeans to Goodwill last week. However, I think I may still have some denim material here. Have you ever heard of the "prayer blankets"? It is really growing here in our area. They are no sew blankets of flannel material with knots tied to secure both pieces. Each time you tie a knot, you say a prayer for the person the blanket is for. It has been a successful 'group' activity for several of my friends.
I'll send ya a message Alee on where to send the pieces.
~Jessica in Kentucky & Miss Wilma's Niece~
Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow...
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
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faithmarie
True Blue Farmgirl
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faith
wappingers falls
new york
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 12:46:41 AM
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I would live to help! I have jeans to send. Tell me where to mail them. And what ever else you need.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven
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faithmarie
True Blue Farmgirl
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faith
wappingers falls
new york
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 12:49:12 AM
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Oh I guess I am tired it is almost 4am. I meant to write, I would LOVE to help.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven
Farmgirl sister # 34 |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 02:34:15 AM
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I would love to help!!!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 03:24:20 AM
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Do you want them cut from the front or back of the leg or can we incorporate a pocket or two? I think I have some with stitching on the pockets and possible a leg or two. I knew there was a reason that I saved all those jeans! 
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Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 05:44:17 AM
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Count me in Alee! I have a HUGE box of hubbys' old jeans that he wants me to get rid of. I will precut the squares for ya and shoot ya an e-mail when I'm done!
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 06:01:24 AM
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Hey, Alee, I'd be glad to do this for you...are you just interested in denim, or could corduroy help you, too?
I was thinking, it might be nice if we could all just quick embroider our initials or something quick on at least one square so that she has some tangible connection to the folks that are thinking of her?
I know it's timely, but since we are all such "stitiching queens"  I think it could be done quickly. I'll have mine out by Friday to you, Alee.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 06:34:56 AM
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To keep it simple for me Jonni- lets just do denim this time around.
And you can include pockets if you would like and if I get more than 1 or 2 I will just pick the funnest to put on for them.
I have a jean quilt that was started for me by my grandma before she passed away and a friend of hers finished it for me. It is one of the most comfortable quilts I own. And it only gets better with age because it's cotton denim!! One of the cool things that she did was to put velcro on top inside of a pocket so I have a re-sealable hidden pocket on my quilt!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 09:32:43 AM
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Alee
Do you only want blue denim, or is any color OK? |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 09:51:40 AM
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Alee, got your address, thanks. We are finally getting some snow today so I will have plenty of time to cut up some (about two pairs). It will have to wait til tomorrow to ship them though. They are closing the schools early (hey, its Maryland. I think they are allergic to the stuff!
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 12:32:59 PM
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How big do you want the squares? I've never done a jeans quilt. Instructions, Please.
love,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 1:46:02 PM
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Please cut the squares to 7 inches. I cut up a couple of pair of jeans this morning and started working on these. I had a few pairs from when I was super skinny (high school) and getting a 7 inch square was kindof hard! LOL Anyway, I have 6 squares all sewed up right now and I must say I am pretty proud. One seam I ripped out 4 times because it kept wanting to be off from the other seam. I think this is going to be great once it's finished!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
http://FarmgirlAlee.blogspot.com" target="_blank"> http://FarmgirlAlee.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 3:03:56 PM
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Hi Annika!
I am usually going out to the horse ranch on Saturdays and it looks like I might be making a run to Spokane on Sunday...so I will email you my address and if we aren't home could they be put on my door step?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
http://FarmgirlAlee.blogspot.com" target="_blank"> http://FarmgirlAlee.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 3:29:03 PM
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Alee I have a couple pairs of kid jeans that are beyond repair in the knees.I'll save them for you.Call me
Mama to 2
I am who I am
FarmGirl# 20
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 3:29:12 PM
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CutiePatootieFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tess
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 5:13:58 PM
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Alee! Hi! Sorry I've been gone for so long!
The project you're doing for Julia is absolutely wonderful! You have such a kind heart. :)
I wanted to make a suggestion (and I hope I'm not too late) but when I was going through my mom's cancer it was amazing to see the support roll in. The support that made the most impact (and still does 7 years later) is the encouragement and well wishes from strangers. Maybe the ladies (and gents) who send in denim can also write a note or a letter of encouragement and support to Julia and her daughter. It will not only give them something to read and look at in the hospital but it sure does inspire and provide a great amount of strength.
If you will email me I will try to get at least a couple squares out to you. Please let me know when you would like the squares by!
God Bless,
Tess |
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Across the Fence: !Let's Make Quilt for Julia! Need more denim |
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!Let's Make Quilt for Julia! Need more denim
I have SOOOOO much stuff) Drew says work is not good since he isn't always there.