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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What are you working on today??  |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
 Posted - May 04 2017 : 11:59:09 AM
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We have had a ton of rain here lately, so that's why I have been staying inside crafting. It has just barely started to warm up this week. Hopefully I can keep up on my projects with it getting warmer.
Beautiful projects Jamie! I agree with you. Almost time to get in gear for Christmas gifts!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1401 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1401 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2017 : 8:38:15 PM
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| We are having a whopping cool thunderstorm right now. Haven't seen one for a very long time. Loving it. I have great respect for these storms. My father was struck and killed bt lightning. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2017 : 3:12:12 PM
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Thanks Grace!
Betty, that is so scary. I'm sorry to hear that. Those storms can be very scary.
This weekend I'm hoping to get my sewing machine out and get some things stitched up for my UFO list. Also needing to make a hooded towel for my little guy.
Krista
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dena91
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Dena
Pennsylvania
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2017 : 5:10:09 PM
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Betty, thanks for that important reminder. We had a pretty big storm to day. Our little one just hates those big crackling thunder claps (so do i). We love the soft rumbles though :-).
Question: i need a cream colored plain fabric as an accent color for a table runner. I looked at the fabric store yesterday, but everything had subtle designs on it. I have some off white muslin, which looks good color-wise, but i feel like its just not fancy enough. What does everyone think? Will it look fine once finished? Is muslin used as a quilting fabric? I have thought of using it as a backing, but never on the front. I rarely use solid colors in my quilts, but i know they can look stunning. Is this what people use if they want an off white solid?
Oh, so many questions! At least it rained today so i was able to cut some fabric :-). Who knew i would be happy for a rainy day - aside from the awesome benefits for our gardens - it allowed me to catch up on some inside work that i have been sorely neglecting!
Dena
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2017 : 06:14:43 AM
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I have used muslin as the background fabric before. It depends on what the overall look of the quilt is. I use it for embroidery squares too.
hope that helps
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dena91
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Dena
Pennsylvania
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2017 : 07:16:19 AM
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Denise Ann, it is a very folky, casual table runner so i think it will be fine. Thanks so much for replying!
Dena
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NAGarcia
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Natalie
Gresham
OR
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2017 : 09:18:53 AM
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My current long-term project. Someday - a year from now? - this will be "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt, which is one of my favorite paintings.
 
I think I'm going to be heartily sick of yellow by the time I finish. :-)
Natalie
Farmgirl Sister #7004 May 2016
^*^ We are the weirdos, mister. ^*^ |
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dena91
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Dena
Pennsylvania
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2017 : 11:54:53 AM
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Natalie,
One of my favorite paintings as well - that is a lot of yellow! Should be beautiful!
Dena
Farmgirl 5620 |
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
1252 Posts
Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
1252 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2017 : 4:00:28 PM
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Good luck, Natalie. My white tigers are driving me up the wall.
Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017
http://firecatinc.wordpress.com |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2017 : 6:31:46 PM
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I have been busy stocking my Etsy Store, first item is seven sets of flannel baby blanket and burp cloths.
 
 
  
Next up will be dog bandanas that slip onto the collar, followed by table runners and aprons. It is going to be a busy few months.
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cjcraftsstudio
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2017 : 08:41:17 AM
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Over the weekend I worked a little more on blanket. Sometimes I feel as if it's going to take me forever! Good thing I started now instead of a month before Christmas. I have also been contemplating about making the second one different now.
Looking good, Natalie!
Love the blankets and burp clothes, Jana! I seen them first in the UFO page.
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2017 : 08:57:41 AM
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Krista, what kind of blanket are you making?
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cjcraftsstudio
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2017 : 04:19:00 AM
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Natalie, that will be beautiful when you finish it.
Jana, the baby blankets are adorable, this will sell quickly I'm sure.
Jaime, your ornaments are so cute, I love the tissue box cover too.
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Needle
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Judy
Kissimmee
Florida
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2017 : 06:06:00 AM
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Haven't posted in a while. Crazy hours at work! Everyone is making so many wounderfull things! Jana, I'll have to check out your Etsy store. That's one of my goals. We have a new grandpuppy so I made him a bandanna this weekend. . His name is Whiskey! :)
Farm Girl Sister #6566
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2017 : 06:13:45 AM
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Great projects! Very impressed by "The Kiss" cross stitch project!!! That is going to be AWESOME!
I finished two lavender scented sachets last night:
Also did some knitting and made a really good start on my next felt ornament project too! |
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NAGarcia
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Natalie
Gresham
OR
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2017 : 12:00:37 PM
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I'll post pictures when it's done. Someday. LOL
Natalie
Farmgirl Sister #7004 May 2016
^*^ We are the weirdos, mister. ^*^ |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2017 : 4:28:04 PM
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Jana, I am making a crochet chevron blanket. I am using turquoise and gray. And have to change colors every 2 rows. I am currently on row 10 and need 94!!
Krista |
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2017 : 07:44:54 AM
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Finished another sachet last night! And I'm 95% done with another that I'll keep!
Made a trip to JoAnn's and purchased supplies for a wave of new crafts - so excited!!!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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dena91
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Dena
Pennsylvania
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2017 : 09:52:10 AM
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Jaime,
Your projects look adorable! Sounds like you have lots of fun 'work' ahead of you :-)
Dena
Farmgirl 5620 |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2017 : 10:03:35 AM
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July, I love your grandpuppy bandana! This is exactly my newest project that I will be posting a variety at my etsy shop at the end of the month, I am taking them to Arizona to do a photo shoot with my grandpuppies!
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cjcraftsstudio
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2017 : 11:19:05 AM
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Love your sachet, Jamie. What new crafts are you planning on making?
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Needle
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Judy
Kissimmee
Florida
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2017 : 2:32:15 PM
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Jana, That's great! let me know how it goes. I'll be taking pictures too. We're taking off for GA and them IL on Monday. Can't wait to see all my kidos!
Farm Girl Sister #6566
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2017 : 12:19:41 PM
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Thanks guys! :)
My new projects will include a fleece blanket with wool felt applique, some more greeting cards, yo-yo paper clips and of course, more felt ornaments!
I finished up four things last night that have all been in varying stages of completion. One was my 4th knitted washcloth. I'm going to try a new pattern next!
The rest are as follows:
Dandelion Patter Felt Tissue Box Cover:
Heart Lavender Scented Sachet:
Holly Pattern Felt Ornament:
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