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Project Discussions:  What are you working on - 2016  |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 01 2016 : 05:59:16 AM
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A new year has begun, a new thread for all the projects we will be completing in the coming new year!
Looking forward to reading and seeing photos of what you have been working on!
Catch you later! 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
3529 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3529 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2016 : 12:46:48 PM
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| After Christmas, I was able to start back on making myself a pair of wool socks from wool purchased two years ago. I got side tracked knitting gifts for everyone else!! LOL!! I will post a photo when completed. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2016 : 1:07:05 PM
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That is one thing I want to do, Winnie - knit a pair of socks. I have yarn and needles, but need the perfect Simple pattern. I love hand knit and CSM (Circular Sock Machine) knit socks, but the hand knit are preferable. How long does it take you to make a pair of socks? My other problem is that the knitting has to fit in between my quilting. LOL! I have so so many quilting UFOs, and so so much fabric.
My projects are mostly fabric related. I plan to host several fabric-related swaps this year, the first just closed signups for 10" Valentines fabric squares. There will be others related to squares, strips, bricks, and scrappy blocks of fabric, and a finished item or two thrown in. My swaps have had excellent turnout, and I hope that continues.
I also have two topics I want to start. One is in the stitching room and is a Virtual Quilt Show topic, where those of us who quilt can post pictures of our quilts. I have quite a few that would get us started, I just haven't gotten around to the topic. The other is a topic where farmgirls can post meet-up pictures of themselves with other farmgirls. It is so nice meeting other farmgirls in person and I think it would be nice for others to see pictures of those meet-ups and to encourage others to do the same.
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2016 : 4:24:49 PM
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| Wow, Linda you have really been thinking and planning. That is great. I finally found the towels I had been purchasing to ruffle and or applique. They were in a tub of fabric. So I will be working on those, more mug rugs and new aprons for me. I have yarn and a pattern for a toboggan cap to knit. Maybe.BUT, first I must finish the house and change bulletin boards at school. |
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mountain mama
True Blue Farmgirl
112 Posts
Marilyn
Divide
Co
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Posted - Jan 02 2016 : 07:41:28 AM
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One thing I need to do is spin the roving I got at the fiber fair last Sept. Then of course I must decide what I am going to make out of it.
Finished the rugs on loom so I want to make place mats and probably some towels for Christmas. I am almost finished with my crewel project so I need to get it framed and on the wall.
I started a pair of socks yesterday but I need to make 3 or 4 more pair before next winter. My shawl is coming along well hope to have it done soon.
Want to make some new pj's and maybe a gown or two.
Right now that if all I can think of but I'm sure I will come up with more.
All of you are amazingly talented and I appreciate being able to hear about all you accomplishment. Thanks for sharing.
I'm about half done with my hairpin lace afghan. |
Smile a lot everyone will wonder what you are up to.
Marilyn
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3529 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3529 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2016 : 09:42:08 AM
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WooHoo, so many wonderful projects already in the planning around SPGs!!
Linda, I like your idea of the two new topics. It is always fun to see what people have completed. The creativity of Farmgirls here abounds!
To answer the question about knitting socks, if you can knit in the round, there are some easy patterns for tube socks. This is how I got stared . However, I took a class for knitting fitted socks at my local yarn store and it was totally what I needed. I would have never understood or figured out how to make the heel, gusset part without some one on one help. My knitting is kinda slow, especially with sock yarn which requires a size 2-3 needle. Right now, I guess it takes me somewhere about 20 hours to complete a pair.. If I didn't make any mistakes, it would take less but inevitably I mess up and have to rip some parts out and do over again. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2016 : 4:29:49 PM
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| I admire you for making socks. They seem difficult. |
Texasgran |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 1:53:36 PM
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I love hand knitted socks, and could never make a pair! I so admire anyone that can knit or crochet! Between fused fingers, and Essential Tremors, I just can't do it :( But it doesn't keep me from loving the "art" and Talent of those that can! I can sew, so that is what I do. I made both of our girls PJ bottoms this past week :)! Now on to finish my red and white quilt that I started a very long time ago. Thanks for the motivation gals :)!
Hugs, Ruth
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Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 3:09:50 PM
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| I have knit sweaters in the round, not socks, but I doubt it is much different, just smaller around. LOL! To me, 20 hours doesn't seem like much. LOL! Maybe I'll have to try it. I can give up quilting (maybe??) for 20 hours. I just need a good pattern - I already have some yarn. I've got some sock books, and an online pattern someone suggested. I'm determined this will be my year to knit socks. Wish me luck. LOL! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Alicia
IN
358 Posts |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
859 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
859 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 10:38:16 PM
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| Everyone needs "me time" especially moms! |
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2016 : 6:31:32 PM
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| Bonnie is so right, Alicia! It's wonderful to hear from you again! :) |
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2114 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
2114 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2016 : 2:24:04 PM
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I am thinking about which un-finished project to start on! LOL!!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9587 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9587 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2016 : 3:48:21 PM
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| I'm with you Connie! I have quilts to finish, cross stitch projects and who knows what else but I did manage to downsize some and the unfinished ones are all in their own containers with everything I need to finish except time. But I am going to pick one to work on and as time permits I am going to get them done. Writing them in my planner. |
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
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 03:47:28 AM
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| I was going to start a sweater coat for myself using the wool I bought last summer in Martha's Vineyard. But, I saw the most beautiful shawl pattern for my daughter's birthday this month, and then there'll be a sweater for Lily's birthday next month, and a gift for my cousin's grandbaby coming this summer. Then . . . My sweater coat?! |
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 05:56:20 AM
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| Lots and lots of fun projects! I actually just touched on some of the things I plan to do this year on the Fireside chat... But will add here that I want to start crocheting dishcloths... One a month! This comes from someone who cannot crochet worth two cents. Lol! I am also going to be working on the temperature quilt. |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6092 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6092 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 4:29:12 PM
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I started or should say I tried to start knitting socks on a knitting loom but had to get directions on You Tube to learn but it too so long to get 3 or 4 rows and I had to put it down and there it sits. I will have to try again. but want to get other things done first like getting rid of stuff. That is a slow process but I need to do it. I want to do so many things my mind is all over the place so I don't get things finished. This year I hope, :D
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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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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 6:00:22 PM
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| I have been trying to get some things gone too, Darlene. It is frustrating, and time consuming.( I had big plans for this long weekend, but PAIN, decided to take over. I will get a shot next week and a few days later the pain will be much less. Hopefully MLK weekend I will be more productive.) My granddaughters have "called" so much of my stuff, I cannot sell or even give it away. Little by little I will reorganize my craft and sewing supplies and that will help. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6092 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6092 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 6:57:54 PM
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Well I sure hope you feel better after your shot. I sure would like to be more productive myself.
You take care of your self as well Marilyn.
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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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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
859 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
859 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 7:38:22 PM
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| Marilyn, so sorry to hear you are in so much pain. I hope the shot helps a lot. |
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 7:40:03 PM
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| I hope you get some relief from the shot, Marilyn. Take it easy on yourself. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 8:41:54 PM
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| The shot does help, and it helps more than my shoulders and upper arms, but it only lasts about two and a half weeks. |
Texasgran |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2016 : 02:47:31 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by TexasGran
The shot does help, and it helps more than my shoulders and upper arms, but it only lasts about two and a half months. |
Texasgran |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2016 : 02:52:57 AM
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| Thank you all, sweet sisters for your prayers and sweet comments. God has always been faithful to get me going again after one of these bouts or flares. They sure interrupt my plans though. Best wishes and God's blessings to all of you. |
Texasgran |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6092 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6092 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2016 : 3:33:38 PM
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Does the shot hurt when you get it? Maybe a prayer before you go will ease it or at least just make you feel better. Let me know.
Have a good day! |
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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What are you working on - 2016
