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Project Discussions: Texas Bag Swap |
Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2010 : 10:27:11 PM
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Is anybody still active on this board? If so, would y'all be interested in a quilted bag swap? This tutorial: http://www.psiquilt.com/2009/08/friendship-bag-tutorial.html looks super easy and is adorable!
As everybody here knows, homemade bags are a great way to do our part in saving the environment. I'm appalled at how many plastic bags have gone through my home. I have saved them and reused them, recycled them, etc., but it seems to be a never-ending flow!
Plus, these make great gifts for all occasions. Who's with me? |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Brooke
Houston
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2010 : 08:38:17 AM
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Hi, Kyria,
They will be. slowly but surely we're trying to get it going. It never fully took off the way it should've and I have alot of ideas I am looking forward to getting going. I think that is adorable! If you want to get the first swap going for the Hotties, have at it! I am trying to do better myself about plastic bags but I need to get more serious so this is a great thing.
~~~~ http://maggielousdaughter.blogspot.com |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2010 : 09:09:47 AM
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If nothing else, Brooke, we can make a bag for each other!
I am quite willing to organize the swap if other ladies get involved. Speak up, ladies! |
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Faransgirl
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
4 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2010 : 6:08:35 PM
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Hey, Brooke and Kyria, I will make a bag. Sounds like fun.
Farmgirl Sister 572
May the force of the horse be with you. |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2010 : 9:23:57 PM
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Yay! That makes three. Anybody else?
I'll give it a little while to give everybody a chance to see this and chime in. Then I'll work out the details for doing it.
Kyria |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Brooke
Houston
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2010 : 09:28:30 AM
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I posted this also in the Farmgirl Chapter Chatter. There are a few girls who are waiting on Brian for entry into the Henhouse! So, yes, please, let's give it just a little time!
~~~~ http://maggielousdaughter.blogspot.com |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2010 : 09:41:10 AM
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Thanks, Brooke! |
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cajungal
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
40 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2010 : 10:01:56 AM
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Coount me in!
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2010 : 11:05:42 AM
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Goody! Now we have: Kyria Brooke/lilwing Beth/Faransgirl Catherine/cajungal
It's a good start! |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Brooke
Houston
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2010 : 10:46:01 AM
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Thank you, Brooke, for spreading the word!
I'm making a practice bag today to see how long it takes. |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2010 : 5:50:15 PM
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Wow, I did not realize how small this bag is! Rachel, whose tutorial it is, took such good pictures that I didn't realize it's tiny! Here it is up next to my iron.
unfinished
Finished!
So tell me, ladies, do you wanna do this one or a bigger one for shopping? |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Brooke
Houston
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2010 : 6:18:45 PM
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LOL. I wasn't too clear. I mean do we want to do this little one for a gift bag, or a bigger one for shopping purposes. Sorry about that! |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Brooke
Houston
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2010 : 6:20:06 PM
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I think I'd want to do a bigger one. I hope I am not getting in over my head though... is it good for a beginner???
~~~~ http://maggielousdaughter.blogspot.com |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2010 : 6:46:14 PM
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Beginner sewing or beginner quilting? |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2010 : 4:04:58 PM
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Okay, the quilted bag is too small. Do you want me to find another specific pattern, or do you each want to just do your own pattern? We're talking full-size shopping bag here. The size of a plastic bag or larger, as desired.
Kyria
www.crossyr.blogspot.com |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Brooke
Houston
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2010 : 4:10:21 PM
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How do you like this one? It's still a little small, but I can adjust the measurements.
Kyria
www.crossyr.blogspot.com |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Jonnie
Houston
Texas
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 06:15:39 AM
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Hopefully, this will post now. I'll play, but I'm wondering if we need to all use the same pattern. How do you guys feel about everyone choosing their own? Maybe we could have a rule about size instead.
"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful. Welcome it in every face, in every skip, in every flower." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 07:10:28 AM
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Absolutely, everyone could choose their own! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound like you had to do something I picked. I was just trying to come up with a good pattern!
Tell you what, how 'bout I take the bag swap idea to the regular forums and open it up to everybody? I hate to have people excluded just because they haven't paid for a membership! Only 4 people besides me have expressed interest here.
Is that okay with y'all, or do you want to do a small, semi-private swap?
Kyria
www.crossyr.blogspot.com |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Jonnie
Houston
Texas
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 07:19:46 AM
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Since you asked, I'd like to still keep it for us Texas girls . . .
"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful. Welcome it in every face, in every skip, in every flower." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Brooke
Houston
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 07:41:55 AM
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Well, there is the Heart of Texas thread for the Texas girls that want to be but can't afford 20 dollars right now. Also, I will post it on the Hottie facebook because there are some other girls there. I also found out a couple of girls didn't already have their memberships so Brian couldn't add them. (I have to talk to them..) ....
I like that kind of bag, Kyria! We'll get this thing rolling!
~~~~ http://maggielousdaughter.blogspot.com |
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 07:52:17 AM
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Okay, I'll keep it here and wait a little longer. Can you tell I'm impatient?!
Kyria
www.crossyr.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Kyria on Jan 28 2010 07:52:51 AM |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Jonnie
Houston
Texas
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 07:53:41 AM
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Sorry, I didn't "get" that part.
"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful. Welcome it in every face, in every skip, in every flower." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Brooke
Houston
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 08:02:54 AM
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Oh, BTW, it's still too early in the morning for me (smacks forehead) I meant to say.. The Heart of Texas Thread in the _farmgirl chapter chatter_ forum ! And I just posted it on the facebook as we have some there that are on the facebook as well!
~~~~ http://maggielousdaughter.blogspot.com |
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