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*Farmgirl Swap:  Dish Drainer Quilt Swap- Have you received yours?  |
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 23 2011 : 2:33:38 PM
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I'm going to try the one with towel as a base first and see if it's gift worthy.
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2011 : 5:00:35 PM
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you know what I am using...the old baby heavy wet clothes you put down in the crib so if they leaked it went into that cloth & not all over the crib.....just an idea for you hens :)...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
Hen #2622 |
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sidavis
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Susan
Vero Beach
Fl
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2011 : 07:16:24 AM
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I did the one with the towel base and did a quilt motif for the top. I love how it looks and it dries quickly. Good luck Pilar.
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3851 Posts |
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quiltin_kate
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Kate
Marlboro
NY
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2011 : 5:32:30 PM
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Originally posted by marjean
Are we supposed to use fruit or vegetable fabric? Is that the idea?
Yep - that is the theme for this month...thanks for asking!
Kate
Farmgirl Sister #862
http://www.wildwomanglamgirl.blogspot.com/ |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7447 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7447 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2011 : 6:18:45 PM
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I'd love to join in on this, but I will be out of the country until July 8 and not back to my sewing machine until the 10th. But put me down, I have a day to make one before I leave. LOL!
Will the partners be sending to each other, or surprise partners? Just curious.
Linda O
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7447 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7447 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2011 : 6:24:49 PM
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Would you please post the names, so we can make sure we are signed up? Thanks!
Linda O
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919 |
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sidavis
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Susan
Vero Beach
Fl
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 4:28:09 PM
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OK, it rained a little today (finally) so I could sit at the sewing machine and try the dish drainer quilt with the Pellon iron on Fleece. It Works! I used a really HOT iron and very slowly ironed across the top, let it soak the heat in and then moved it a little more. I also had it on the steam setting. I am very happy with the results. I had a little trouble with getting the ruffle even, but that can be worked out. I love the quilt and can't wait to use it. Now to make one for my swap!
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7447 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7447 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 4:39:11 PM
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I'd like to suggest that if you are using the towel method (which I am) it would be best to wash the fabric and the towel first, since they will shrink differently after constructed otherwise.
Linda O
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Lorraine Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
lorraine
salt point
ny
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 7:31:27 PM
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i made one the other night just to try it out. I used the extra fabric from an apron i made the day before. for the batting i used cotton batting doubled. but it could have been more absorbent. I am going to try one with a towel next.
LorraineMichelle
Farmgirl #3007
Chickens are like potato chips...
You can't have just one! |
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Lorraine Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
lorraine
salt point
ny
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 7:59:08 PM
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has any one else tryed this??? I would like oppinions on what to use for the batting. something absorbant. any recomendations?
LorraineMichelle
Farmgirl #3007
Chickens are like potato chips...
You can't have just one! |
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Lorraine Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
lorraine
salt point
ny
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 8:00:15 PM
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Kate, have you tryed this yet? what did you use for the batting.
LorraineMichelle
Farmgirl #3007
Chickens are like potato chips...
You can't have just one! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7447 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7447 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 8:15:42 PM
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If you are using the towel I don't believe you use additional batting. I guess you could, but it might get too thick.
Linda O
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Lorraine Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
lorraine
salt point
ny
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2011 : 5:05:01 PM
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I did mine with out the towle just cotton unbleached batting doubled. with the towle are you using a old towel? or are you using terry cloth?
LorraineMichelle
Farmgirl #3007
Chickens are like potato chips...
You can't have just one! |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2011 : 5:13:06 PM
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THis sounds like such fun. I can't sew just now but I have been following the posts with interest and am thinking Christmas gifts, so I'll probably join one at some point (although I like the veggie idea.)I'd love to see pics of how these turn out. Happy sewing, ladies. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7447 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7447 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2011 : 5:26:20 PM
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I bought a new towel to use - and washed it. I will make the Dish drainer quilt when I get back.
Linda O
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919 |
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2011 : 5:46:10 PM
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I practiced today using an old towel cut to size and some scraps of fabric I had around (no extra batting). I have to say I'm very pleased with the results, a lot easier than I expected.
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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quiltin_kate
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Kate
Marlboro
NY
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2011 : 6:58:06 PM
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I have pieces of cotton batting from my quilt projects. One layer of batting is just fine. You want it to be able to dry fairly quickly. I basically layered it, hand basted the three layers together and then did some quick simple quilting. Then I will add binding to mine, just because that is the habit I am in from quilting.
So glad that everyone is having fun with this! It sounds like the excitement is building....
I will start a list of everyone that is signed up and put it in the original post. Then, On July 5th I will put all of the names in a hat and partner with the name I pull out of the hat as I go down the list, I will write the name I pulled out next to the original list. Sound OK?
Kate
Farmgirl Sister #862
http://www.wildwomanglamgirl.blogspot.com/ |
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Lorraine Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
lorraine
salt point
ny
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2011 : 11:13:26 AM
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that sounds great! i am very excited about this one! out of curiosity did you quilt the top and bottom or just the top? and solid fabric piece for the back?
LorraineMichelle
Farmgirl #3007
Chickens are like potato chips...
You can't have just one! |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2284 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2284 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2011 : 6:26:32 PM
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I finished both of mine today. one for me and one for a swap partner, so please sign me up!!
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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sidavis
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Susan
Vero Beach
Fl
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2011 : 06:07:27 AM
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Have made two of these. One with a towel backing and one with the batting. Both work great, dry quickly and are so pretty. Can't wait to see who my swap partner is.
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
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Lorraine Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
lorraine
salt point
ny
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2011 : 9:57:46 PM
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i bought my fabric yesterday... i can't wait, and i found something to go with my theam!!!! i am so excited!!!!! i can't wait to make it!!!!!
LorraineMichelle
Farmgirl #3007
Chickens are like potato chips...
You can't have just one! |
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quiltin_kate
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Kate
Marlboro
NY
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2011 : 05:04:30 AM
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Originally posted by Lorraine Michelle
that sounds great! i am very excited about this one! out of curiosity did you quilt the top and bottom or just the top? and solid fabric piece for the back?
LorraineMichelle
Farmgirl #3007
Chickens are like potato chips...
You can't have just one!
I Quilted through the whole thing, but the one in the magazine is a stitch and turn right side out sort of thing and they didn't quilt. So it's really up to you....
Kate
Farmgirl Sister #862
http://www.wildwomanglamgirl.blogspot.com/ |
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quiltin_kate
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Kate
Marlboro
NY
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2011 : 05:27:18 AM
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Hi Everyone! I have posted all of the participants in the 1st post, please check to see if you are there or if you should not be there.
Final sign-ups/withdrawals by July 4th. Partners posted July 5th.
Kate
Farmgirl Sister #862
http://www.wildwomanglamgirl.blogspot.com/ |
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sidavis
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Susan
Vero Beach
Fl
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 11:45:41 AM
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Have you posted partners yet? I can't find them.
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
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*Farmgirl Swap: Dish Drainer Quilt Swap- Have you received yours? |
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Dish Drainer Quilt Swap- Have you received yours?
