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Across the Fence:  Drink Covers...  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17020 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - May 27 2020 : 1:19:21 PM
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Some of you, especially from the South might recall these..
Drink covers...
I bought a set of 4 with a larger cover for the Pitcher...about 15+ years ago..
I used them and still do, to cover my Sweet tea and my lemonade drinks.. because if I didn't cover my glass the bugs would fly in and do the back stroke in my drink!
(purchased from Victoria Trading Company).
I then made a few more by buying similar Doilies and adding glass beads to the fringe to weigh the covers down on my glass.
Does anyone else still use these?
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - May 27 2020 : 1:49:31 PM
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Grace I don't have any but do remember them. Going on my ever-growing To-Do list.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 27 2020 : 2:37:35 PM
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I remember these covers too! Back in the day when we had supper outside (no AC), you had to cover your glass or some fly or bee would be in it. However, we never had anything so pretty as yours and they fight perfectly with your glamping accessories!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 27 2020 : 5:42:18 PM
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Those are lovely ways to keep the bugs out. I have some small doilies made like this. Maybe I could add something to weight them a bit!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - May 27 2020 : 6:36:59 PM
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 27 2020 : 7:52:45 PM
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Grace that is too funny!
Hubby was just asking me if I could make him a crochet glass cover. I never seen them afore now. Of course the bugs in So Cal got nothin' on the bugmungus monsters here in East Texas. I will have to get some manly cotton yarn and get busy making some. I need more protein in my diet but not that kind.
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - May 27 2020 : 9:09:16 PM
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Grace -
I had never seen those before - they are wonderful. I'd like to make some out of some doilies I have.
I also remember those glasses that look like basket weave and pastel rims, I think.
Tumbleweed -
where in East Texas are you? I just sold a house in Lone Oak and now live in Terrell.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"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
17020 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17020 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2020 : 9:32:52 PM
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I have a whole set of the tall drink glasses in assorted pastels,, I also have the coffee mugs and cereal bowls.. most are in my trailers..
Nancy,, how about red gingham and just hem the edge and add a few glass beads to weight it down.
Yep, you can make or buy some 4"-6" doillies and stitch on some glass beads... 'sew' easy...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1019 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2020 : 11:52:50 PM
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Linda, I live in Wood County. I am about an hour from Terrell. Congratulations on the sell of your house.
Grace, not sure if Hubby would use something with beads but I have a few manly ideas.
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
501 Posts
Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
501 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2020 : 03:32:06 AM
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We used to use these at my Grandma's house and I always thought they were just the prettiest! :)
Farmgirl #6994
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6788 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6788 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2020 : 04:57:26 AM
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Grace after thinking about it the ones we had my mother crocheted. I also remember she crocheted the whatever they were called - I can't remember - the thingys that you slipped on the bottom of glasses so you didn't need coasters.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - May 28 2020 : 05:31:42 AM
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Grace, it is so funny how we are so alike!!! I used to have a set of those I used every. Single. Day. I had one that fit so gracefully over my iced tea pitcher. I bought a set as a newlywed so many years ago. They were in this cute little store that was in CT for decades.They were white cotton with the tatting on the outside edges, with beads hanging down, meant to look vintage. They lasted what seemed like forever. I was so disappointed when they finally wore out.
I thought about making some from doilies, too, but haven’t found any doilies for awhile in the vintage shops, which are now, sadly, closed. Maybe I should try to make some from scratch? Anyway, love the memory and the inspiration. XOXO
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 28 2020 : 07:10:48 AM
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Sara,
I think they are called glass cozies. They are call koozies if they are foam rubber can fit a beer or soda can and have a dumb funny saying on the side.
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6788 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6788 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2020 : 08:08:49 AM
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Thanks Nancy - it is glass cozies.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
1334 Posts
Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
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Posted - May 28 2020 : 09:01:23 AM
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I have never heard of these at all----but so cool, Plenty of bugs to keep out of drinks in these West Virginia hills.
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - May 30 2020 : 4:45:02 PM
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Never heard of them before but how cute! Another thing to make! LoL!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - May 31 2020 : 06:44:29 AM
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YES indeed!!! Wish I knew how to make them because I never ever see anything like those around here and you'd think they would fly off the shelves! The food covers do!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2132 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2132 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2020 : 11:19:42 AM
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I never heard of them either but they are a great idea. So I had to make a quilted one. It works.
Judith
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2991 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2991 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2020 : 7:00:51 PM
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Love those!! I'm going to try and make some with scrap fabric then maybe crochet a boarder. I don't have any beads but I have A LOT of buttons....
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2132 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - May 31 2020 : 7:05:30 PM
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Buttons! Thank you Heather -- I don't have beads either but I have lots of buttons.
Judith
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Happiness is Homemade |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17020 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17020 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2020 : 09:43:39 AM
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even easy peasy, use a pinking shear to cut out a circle of fabric (how cute red gingham would be).. and stitch on a few beads or buttons to weigh the glass cover down...
Hmm I have some left over Hawaii print fabric, I could make a set for my sister...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17020 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17020 Posts |
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PinkPolkadotPullet
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Amy
Darlington
Maryland
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Posted - Jun 02 2020 : 09:44:35 AM
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Thanks for sharing!
What a great idea. Not only do we need something like this when we have a cool drink on our non-screened in porch, but also in the house to keep our cat from taking the occasional sip of our water or milk!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17020 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17020 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2020 : 4:00:17 PM
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Amy,, I have to laugh,, I might have to use one over my Wine glass,, my dog Ginger, will try to lick the wine out of my glass if I am not keeping an eye on her! The little Lush!
snorks-n-giggles!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17020 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17020 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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