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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What Are You Working On Today? #2  |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 25 2021 : 09:03:05 AM
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That's such a cute rain chain. You sure do have a lot of junque! Good junque!
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."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2135 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2135 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2021 : 11:55:22 AM
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Nice windchimes -- how do they sound? Dad used to go to flea markets and buy old silverware and make things with it like wind chimes and napkin holders. When he passed us girls got boxes of old silverware. My daughter and I cleaned up ours and use it. Fun to eat with mismatched silver; we each have our favorites in patterns.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2021 : 5:03:12 PM
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Judith, it sort of sounds like the bamboo wind chimes,,. Only tinny...
But it does look cute hanging from the Cherry tree and it doesn't scare off the deer or birds...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2021 : 07:15:03 AM
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Krista, Love your wall hanging Your nephew will love gazing at it
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2021 : 07:18:37 AM
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Grace, that is awesome. I love those type of chimes.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2021 : 11:04:18 AM
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WOW, I just looked at this post and marveled at all the creative handwork and creations! Earlier this Summer, I redid an old porch chair that was in need of some TLC immediately. Here is where I started.
Next, I scraped off all the layers of paint and sanded the surfaces down. Next, I repainted it a warm white that has a hint of yellow. Here it is on the front porch again all repainted and hopefully protected. The chair is really nicely made by hand and I didn't realize how nice it was until I removed all the old paint layers and sanded it back up.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2135 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2135 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2021 : 11:15:29 AM
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Great job Winnie! You gave that chair a new life. It looks nice with the basket on it.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2021 : 11:18:42 AM
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I love your chair, Winnie! Great job.
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."
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2021 : 11:25:13 AM
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Great job Winnie. Looks great
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2021 : 2:27:18 PM
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Awesome Winnie . . . I want one . . .
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2021 : 4:07:42 PM
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Almost done, just need to buy some snow flakes shaped buttons to add to it the top.
This idea came to me from my dear friend Jutta, who lives in Berlin Germany,,, she is an avid cross stitcher, quilter and Gardener.
Her blog is called" Stopf und Nadel. ".
They are sew easy to make... 2 PC of fabric, a solid and a print. Using a plate trace the circle. Cut out the circle then fold in half to get a center line and cut. Now you have 2 sets of 1/2 circles. Sew all the way around one set leaving a 2-3" opening on the straight edge side. Fold right side out, press. It is a bit tricky the first time you try to fold, I use a ruler to help.. solid side up fold over so print side shows then fold back and the over again.
I used the ruler to be my guide
for the fold line.
Pin and press
Then make a few hidden tack stitches to keep each fold in place
If you want to be a bit creative,, tack down using clear or color seed beads to look like ornaments on the tree.
A star or snow flake button on top and a bit of gold or... String trim to hang it with.
Yep, Christmas is just around the corner, time to get started on our holiday Saco crafts!
Heeheehee... Or should I say HO HO HO...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Aug 28 2021 4:11:46 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2021 : 4:26:52 PM
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Very cute idea for ornaments, Grace.
This is the same thing I have done with a 18-20" circle and used as napkins. You do not tack them down, since they are used as a half circle on your lap.
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."
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Edited by - quiltee on Aug 28 2021 4:28:16 PM |
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VT Oma
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Sheila
Greensboro
Vermont
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2021 : 4:46:21 PM
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions for wedding needle point that I wanted to make for a wedding gift for my nephew and soon to be wife. Well I did not find a needle point but I found a printed cross stitch, I have never done cross stitch I am hopping that it is not too hard. I thought the printed one would be easier . I found it from Hershners (not spelled right) web site. I also got a small needle point of a hummingbird to work on for one of my sisters Christmass. so as soon as I get them I will start .
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2021 : 5:49:11 PM
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My mother did LOTS of needlepoint and cross-stitch pieces. I have a lot of them. I have donne some of both, too, and you shouldn't have trouble with them.
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."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2021 : 9:31:23 PM
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VT Oma,,, Both Herschners and Mary Maxim were the go-to catalog for women who loved to knit, crochet, needle point, cross stitch..and in the 1970's even a few macrame kits.
My first experience with stitchery was on printed cross stitch,, then I fell in love with counted cross stitch, now my eye vision is terrible even with reading glasses, that I have to use a magnifier.. but my eyes tire easily. Buggers!!!!
Have fun stitching and show us a photo of your finished projects.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2021 : 05:08:52 AM
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Grace, I love these darling ornaments you are making! I am guessing you add a loop so they hang on the tree? I can’t wait to see how you finish them off with the ideas you have of beads or snow flakes. So CUTE!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2021 : 08:33:57 AM
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Grace, those ornaments a awesome! I don't know where you get the energy to do all you do. You are amazing
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2021 : 10:43:55 AM
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Awesome Ornaments, Grace! And, starting with larger circles . . . 18 inches or larger -- use the same folding formula and voila delightful napkins for holiday dinners.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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Edited by - JeanP on Aug 29 2021 10:46:56 AM |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2021 : 05:25:01 AM
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Finished 2nd try at learning micro macramé. Not sure I like the closure but a step closer to what I want to try.....
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2021 : 2:12:16 PM
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Winnie, I love your chair! That turned out great! It looks brand new. You would never know what it use to look like.
Grace, your trees are so cute! I can’t wait to see how you decorate them. My kids are starting to long for the holidays as well. They are coming up fast.
Theresa, your bracelet turned out so cute! What are you going to try next?
Krista |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2021 : 06:03:30 AM
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Krista, something like this....
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2021 : 4:43:44 PM
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Theresa, your bracelet turned out really pretty. It looks hard to make too!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2135 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2135 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2021 : 6:19:47 PM
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The past and future bracelets are both so beautiful.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: What Are You Working On Today? #2 |
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