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Project Discussions:  What's are you working on - 2015?  |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
859 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
859 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 14 2015 : 11:36:06 AM
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| Amy, the little sweater is precious! |
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3535 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2015 : 05:28:22 AM
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A few days ago, I finished this vest. Last December, we traveled to Iceland after Christmas and had a wonderful time. Iceland raises a variety of thick long haired sheep and they make beautiful wool into sweaters, gloves, hats, socks etc. for their long cold winters. There are also many yarn shops with skeins of gorgeous wools to purchase. I was like a kid in a candy store. Recently, I got out my wool and had this idea to create a block color vest to wear with a new shirt I had purchased. I combined two easy patterns ( I am a beginner knitter) and made up the color scheme as I went along. Here is my final product.
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Right now it is 90+ degrees and humid every day. Thinking about wearing this seems like some far off distant dream but I am hoping next January and February bring us a few cold days so that I can enjoy wear this vest!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2015 : 05:48:31 AM
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| The sweater turned out lovely! We have talked about raising icelandic sheep when we move, but sheep seem to be so "dumb" and always "suicidal." We have also looked at alpaca and angora rabbits for yarn purposes. |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6099 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6099 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2015 : 7:17:20 PM
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Amy that little sweater is adorable.
Winnie I love your vest it looks so warm and I love the colors
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9602 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9602 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2015 : 04:05:29 AM
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| Winnie, your vest is beautiful. Love the colors you used. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2015 : 5:45:06 PM
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| Winnie, the vest is gorgeous. It's going to be so nice to have a pretty new outfit if it ever cools off! |
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2015 : 08:38:52 AM
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Hey Everyone,
Looks like we are all keeping out of trouble by being busy! lol
Winnie, I do like that vest! What a wonderful souvenir of your trip in Iceland.
I haven't had much time at my sewing machine. I have mostly been doing a bit of hand work at night. So enjoy English Paper Piecing. I did manage to finish a UFO top. Always such a good feeling to complete something. The quilt measures 14" x 17" and I used 1/2 inch hexagons.
It may not look like much but I have over a gazillion hours of hand stitching on that quilt. You'd be amazed at how much time it takes .... but I love it. That's all that matters! lol I planned for this quilt to be used on Kit's bed. Pumpkins loves American Dolls and I think it will be perfect for Kit's bed, don't you?
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Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Jul 29 2015 08:39:52 AM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9602 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9602 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2015 : 2:31:15 PM
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Carole, that is so pretty!
I have fabric to make a quilt for my granddaughter. Guess I better get going. She is only nine but if I don't get in gear it will be a wedding present some day instead. Lol. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Jul 29 2015 2:31:43 PM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3535 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2015 : 05:11:59 AM
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| Carole, your project is beautiful!! Enjoy your quiet days with the family off busy doing something else too. Solitude can be so invigorating sometimes. It just gives you a moment to feel the calm wash over in a wonderful peace. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2015 : 11:17:23 AM
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| Beautiful, just beautiful Carole! If I ever get myself organized enough to start learning quilt making, I plan on doing it all by hand. The idea of all hand-work quilts really captures my imagination. Right now, though, I'm devoting myself to knitting Christmas presents. I'm doing a scarf for my brother that's kind of like an Aran sampler piece with three different cable patterns. Another big learning e experience! |
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
859 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
859 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2015 : 6:38:16 PM
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| Winnie, love the sweater. Carole, I know how many hours it takes to make hexies. But it's my favorite quilt. Nice job. |
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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mbenton16
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Maryellen
Denver
North Carolina
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2015 : 7:35:41 PM
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| Carole that is beautiful and I know what you mean by a gazillion hours. I started something similar years ago! I just pulled out my yoyo quilt to work on. I think another 10 years and I'll have it done. ha ha. Hugs, Maryellen |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1229 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1229 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2015 : 06:16:41 AM
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| What a beautiful quilt Carole. Winnie, your vest is gorgeous. |
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 06:56:25 AM
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Thank you everyone for your lovely comments on my hexe quilt. I "FINALLY" pieced the Ring Toss quilt (by Cluck Cluck Sew - love the name of her company)!
Goodness, it took forever for me to sit myself down at my machine and piece the darn thing. The blocks were all done!!!!!
It felt great to bond with my machine, so much so that I started another project! lol I have 5 rows pieced!
I need to purchase a backing for it and onward to a date with Penelope! I have a couple of quilts that needs machine quilting!
What have you been up to? Do share! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3535 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3535 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 11:05:44 AM
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| Beautiful, Carole!! Love the colors and patterns. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9602 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2015 : 5:49:08 PM
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| That is gorgeous Carole! You have been busy. Those fabrics just pop, love it. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Lexi Lavender
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Lexi
Bangor
Maine
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2015 : 07:05:15 AM
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| Carole that is a gorgeous quilt - love the theme. I wish I could sew! When my house is built (finally, eventually!) I will set up a table for sewing. I used to do it years ago. Would love to make something as pretty and clever as the items here. |
Lavender Lexi
Farmgirl #4034
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them." — Eeyore. |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2015 : 6:45:48 PM
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Thank you ladies!
Lexi, for the record, I do not sew, I quilt!  lol Quilting is a straight line! Sewing (clothes, curtains etc. ) makes me crazy. Although I did just make a laundry bag for Pumpkin to take to College.
My first ever button holes.
But ..... don't tell anyone. I wouldn't want to tarnish my reputation! lol
Anytime anyone needs assistance with quilting, give me a shout! I would be happy to share my knowledge! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Aug 26 2015 6:47:50 PM |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2015 : 04:14:36 AM
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| Carole, great button holes! :) What a cheerful, happy laundry bag to remind her of home and you! I really hope to make a quilt sometime, and I guarantee I'll be knocking on your virtual door when I do! |
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9602 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2015 : 06:05:43 AM
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Carole,
What a great bag! I love to quilt too, I just don't get the time to do it like I used to. But I have made quilts and have some in progress for the family. Quilting is so relaxing. Do you do it by hand? I do the top with the machine but I do the actual quilting by hand.
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Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3535 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3535 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2015 : 06:15:59 AM
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| Cute laundry bag! Wow, that brings back memories of leaving for college back in the fall of 1969! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2015 : 09:01:23 AM
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Thanks everyone for your comments.
Denise, I machine piece and machine quilt my tops. I used to hand quilt but I now have other "hand" projects that have taken its place like, hand embroidery, hand applique, wool work, English paper piecing and the list goes on. lol Quilting is my de-stresser, it is my way of taking a respite from the world. Did recently complete this little quilt:
I call it "Bear tracks through the woods!" The fabric is from the Holly Taylor line Winter Song (Moda) and I used a charm pack for the center. My first time ever working with a charm pack! I changed the pattern a bit! Quilter's prerogative On my to do list is to kit this for my customers!
I do have a quilt on my design wall just waiting for me to finish! I haven't had much time to quilt as of late, but I can see more quilting time in my future! lol
Enjoy your day everyone! Cheers! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3535 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3535 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2015 : 11:52:42 AM
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| Love the colors and pattern of this quilt. It feels so Fallish with the color scheme. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9602 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2015 : 5:05:13 PM
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I love to do handwork too but anymore with arthritis starting I don't know how much longer I'll be able to do it.
The Bear Claw is beautiful too. Love those colors and I agree with Winnie, a feeling of fall. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3535 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3535 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2015 : 05:56:54 AM
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| I know that issue of arthritis in the hands when trying to do crafting. Sometimes, I have an awful problem if I knit too long or embroider with my right hand. Repetitive motion also stir up the chronic tennis elbow in my right arm as well. It really makes me aware that I have to do all things in moderation sometimes or I pay the price!! LOL!! Are we getting old?? LOL!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Project Discussions: What's are you working on - 2015? |
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What's are you working on - 2015?
