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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl

871 Posts

Marlene
DeRidder Louisiana
871 Posts
Posted - Jan 26 2016 :  4:03:05 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Amy I am sure the little lady will love it. Because you made it for her. Luv the colors.

Hugs Marlee
Hugs: Heavens Ultimate Good Sign

OCD: Overly Cute Disposition

Farmgirls: Sisters from Different Gardens
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl

871 Posts

Marlene
DeRidder Louisiana
871 Posts
Posted - Jan 26 2016 :  4:04:13 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Winnie luv those socks . They look so comfy. And that cabinet is awesome.

Hugs Marlee
Hugs: Heavens Ultimate Good Sign

OCD: Overly Cute Disposition

Farmgirls: Sisters from Different Gardens
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl

2087 Posts

Carole
Champlain New York
USA
2087 Posts
Posted - Feb 05 2016 :  08:25:50 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I managed to get this little quilt finished! The pattern is called Black Cat on Moon. I used all scraps! It feels great not having to cut into yardage for a small piece.



Now if I can get in gear to finish some larger projects from my UFO pile! 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
Edited by - ceridwen on Feb 05 2016 8:24:14 PM
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl

2087 Posts

Carole
Champlain New York
USA
2087 Posts
Posted - Feb 05 2016 :  08:58:47 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
My friend Debbie just posted the cutest little pillow she made from a free pattern from Kathy Schmitz. Debbie is so creative, you can check out the blog entry here: http://woolnsails.blogspot.com/2016/02/monday-finish.html

The hand embroidery free pattern (as well as others) from Kathy Schmitz can be had here: http://www.kathyschmitz.com/free-patterns.htm

Have fun!
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 Feb 05 2016 8:26:18 PM
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mbenton16
True Blue Farmgirl

205 Posts

Maryellen
Denver North Carolina
USA
205 Posts
Posted - Feb 05 2016 :  12:41:27 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Carole I love that piece! It is so cute. Did you do the embroidery as well?
Maryellen Benton
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl

2087 Posts

Carole
Champlain New York
USA
2087 Posts
Posted - Feb 05 2016 :  2:20:22 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Maryellen, thank you for your kind words. Yes, I also did the hand embroidery! 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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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl

1304 Posts

Julie
medina ND
USA
1304 Posts
Posted - Feb 05 2016 :  5:50:27 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Carole I just love that mini!
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.

Max Lucado
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl

5777 Posts

Marilyn
Stephenville Texas
USA
5777 Posts
Posted - Feb 05 2016 :  5:55:27 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
That is cute, and now you are ready for Autumn.
Texasgran
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl

5777 Posts

Marilyn
Stephenville Texas
USA
5777 Posts
Posted - Feb 05 2016 :  6:59:36 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Carol, thanks for the links, I just spent a long bit of time on a great fun adventure, looking at these and going to other links as well. Such fun and inspiration as well.
Texasgran
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho

10878 Posts

Denise
Ohio
USA
10878 Posts
Posted - Feb 06 2016 :  11:47:09 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
How cute Carole! Thanks for letting us see and for the links. Going to go check them out.
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

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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl

859 Posts

Bonnie
Minneapolis Minnesota
USA
859 Posts
Posted - Feb 06 2016 :  10:00:32 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Carole, that little Halloween quilt is just adorable. Embroidery is so relaxing. Nice job!
grandmother and orphan farmgirl
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

3754 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
3754 Posts
Posted - Feb 07 2016 :  05:00:33 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Carole, I love your prim Halloween quilt! It is just the cutest pattern and color blocks. Your embroidery is so beautiful and perfect!
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho

10878 Posts

Denise
Ohio
USA
10878 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2016 :  08:34:49 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Winnie, Just wondering about your socks. What size needle do you use for those? I really want to learn to knit socks and I figure I had better just jump in or I will never try 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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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

3754 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
3754 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2016 :  10:58:27 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Deinse, the size needle really depends on the yarn thickness. Most sock yarn is very thin and requires a #1 or #2. Because I find it so hard to use those smaller needles, I use a #3 and still get a good result and less soreness in my fingers. If you are using sport yarn or worsted yarn , you need a size #6 and will get a much thicker sock that works for boots or heavy shoes. My sock class started us with sport yarn so we could use the #6 needle to learn with. My suggestion is to try a #6 for the first pair too so that you don't have to worry about such small stitches. Usually, the yarn will suggest what size needle to use to get a specific gauge. If there are no suggestions, you pattern will tell you what size gauge to use for the pattern and you can then try out and see what size to use. So much depends on how tight your natural tension is as well. I tend to knit tightly and often need a larger needle to get the correct pattern gauge. I hope this makes sense!
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

3754 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
3754 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2016 :  11:17:17 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Oh, I forgot to post that I made some marmalade this past weekend from the oranges and Kumquats in our yard. It turned out delicious too!! I always use MaryJanes ChillOver powder in place of pectin because I can use less sugar and cook the batch longer to concentrate the fruit flavor.



Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

5058 Posts

Linda
Terrell TX
USA
5058 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2016 :  11:19:54 AM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
I love the thicker hand-knitted (not BY me) socks better. I love the squishy feeling they give my feet. I am determined to knit a pair myself one of these days.
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

5058 Posts

Linda
Terrell TX
USA
5058 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2016 :  11:21:47 AM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
What do kumquats taste like, Winnie? Sounds interesting. Does MJs Chill-over powder have the directions for use in jelly or jam? I have some chill-over powder to try, but haven't done it yet.
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl

2115 Posts

Connie
Arlington TN
USA
2115 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2016 :  1:17:11 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Carole! I love that quilt!! Beautiful!!!!!!!

Winnie, I love home canned anything!

Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho

10878 Posts

Denise
Ohio
USA
10878 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2016 :  4:24:37 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Kumquats are delicious! We used to pick them at my uncle's house when we visited in the 70's. We stayed with him for a while. I went to school while we were there. They lived in Brandon at the time. Do you know that area Winnie? Thanks for information on the socks. I will be sure to start with the #6 needles and sport yarn.
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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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl

2087 Posts

Carole
Champlain New York
USA
2087 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2016 :  4:43:03 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks everyone for your kind comments regarding my little quilt!

Winnie, looks delish! I haven't canned in ages. I used to can when I lived in Montreal, yea the city! Now that I live in the country, I haven't canned! lol
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

3754 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
3754 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2016 :  5:03:51 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Linda, kumquats are a citrus that is unique in taste. Some of my fruits were actually sweet like oranges. Most of the time, they are sour but make great jam which has sugar added. When I purchased my ChillOver powder, it has a little booklet inside that includes recipes for fruit jams to follow.. Give it a try and see what you think. I love using it.

Denise, did you mean Bradenton, Florida? I do know where that is located but I am not familiar with Brandon. Kumquats grow everywhere down here and are fun to eat, can and use sliced in salads too.
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 - Feb 08 2016 :  7:21:21 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Winnie do you cook your fruits on the stove top or a crock pot to concentrate the flavor? I cook yellow summer squash in the crock pot and it is so good I call it candy squash, but it has no sugar added.
Texasgran
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho

10878 Posts

Denise
Ohio
USA
10878 Posts
Posted - Feb 09 2016 :  1:47:58 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Winnie,
Brandon is near Plant City area. I could not remember what they were called until you mentioned them. I would think about them occasionally and but there was no one around anymore to ask. I am so glad you posted a picture. Wish we could get some here!
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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mbenton16
True Blue Farmgirl

205 Posts

Maryellen
Denver North Carolina
USA
205 Posts
Posted - Feb 09 2016 :  5:07:11 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Winnie, as a former Florida girl I love kumquats! Never heard of making jelly with them. Sounds quite awesome. Is there a recipe you use? Maryellen
Maryellen Benton
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mbenton16
True Blue Farmgirl

205 Posts

Maryellen
Denver North Carolina
USA
205 Posts
Posted - Feb 10 2016 :  04:56:02 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I just finished 25 handmade cards and treat bags for my bible study! Working on a Valentine's Day banner and tablerunner today.
Maryellen Benton
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