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Project Discussions:  What are you working on - 2017  |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
859 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
859 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 14 2017 : 10:42:17 PM
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| Carole, I love your version of flying geese! Nothing like a good quilt to get you grounded. |
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2017 : 04:19:18 AM
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| Carole, How do you finish your edges? Do you do a binding you make or do bias or is there something else you do? |
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 - Dec 15 2017 : 06:51:15 AM
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Thanks everyone of your lovely comments.
Denise, I finish my edge with a double fold binding (cut 2.5" folded in half). I mainly use a straight grain binding (make it myself). I will only use a bias binding if I'm using directional fabrics in order to create a funky binding or when I have curves. I sew the binding to the front with the machine and hand stitch it to the back.
I so enjoy the hand stitching! I love hand work!
I'm presently working on a binding tutorial for my blog. If you'd like, I can let you know when I'm done writing it. |
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 Dec 15 2017 06:52:04 AM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2017 : 06:54:02 AM
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| That's how I do mine Carol. Stitching to the front handstitching to the back. You really have some beautiful quilts. I like the green you have on that, very pretty. |
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2017 : 07:01:12 AM
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I am putting the binding on a quilt that is a Christmas present and making a fleece robe for another present. Guess I need to get working.
I do bindings the same way if I am having it judged or giving as a gift, unless it is a quilt that will be washed a lot. If that is the case, I use the double binding but I sew to the back by machine and then also stitch on the front by machine. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2017 : 07:04:25 AM
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Denise, thank you for your kind compliment. It's all about the fabrics, they make the quilts. The green is from Fig Tree Designs - fabric line Chestnut Street! I love that line. I still have quite of few bolts of that line left. Since closing Fibre Junction, I have quite the stash! 
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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 Dec 15 2017 07:05:04 AM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2017 : 07:07:02 AM
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Linda, you just reminded me that I need to get off this computer and get cracking quilting on the Christmas Village quilt if I want it done for Christmas. Pumpkin comes home on Tuesday and I do not want to be working on it while she's home.
It's presently loaded on Penelope waiting for me to make a play date! |
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 Dec 15 2017 07:07:43 AM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2017 : 07:08:19 AM
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| That would definitely spoil the wonderful surprise Carole! |
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2017 : 07:15:55 AM
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Yes, I just realized that Christmas is only 10 days away. LOL! It is coming a lot faster than I want it to.
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2017 : 2:05:50 PM
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I finished Pumpkin's quilt! Here is a picture of the machine quilting pattern I stitched. They remind me of poinsettia.
Catch you all later! |
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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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2017 : 2:08:26 PM
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| So pretty Carole! I'm sure she is going to 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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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6080 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6080 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2017 : 10:32:10 PM
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| that is very pretty Carole. |
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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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2017 : 11:50:03 AM
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Isn't that always the way Carole? Really turned out nice. Those empty bins don't seem to stay empty very long!
Is the material the stars are on each separate? |
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 - Dec 28 2017 : 12:40:40 PM
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Thanks Denise! Indeed the wool “tongues” are separate. I do love working with wool.
Sadly, the large bin is full of hand projects, hand embroidery, hand appliqué, English paper piecing and wool work ... sigh! We won’t even mention the quilt projects! Lol
In all fairness, I did get rid of all the projects I gag no intentions of working in. What is left are those I still love. |
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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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2017 : 12:41:39 PM
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Thanks Denise! Indeed the wool “tongues” are separate. I do love working with wool.
Sadly, the large bin is full of hand projects, hand embroidery, hand appliqué, English paper piecing and wool work ... sigh! I won’t even mention the quilt projects! Lol
In all fairness, I did get rid of all the projects I had no intentions of working on. What is left are those I still love. |
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 Dec 28 2017 12:42:36 PM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2017 : 12:47:50 PM
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| I really need to get serious about my UFP pile and realistic about what I will actually work on and what needs to be let go. |
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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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1225 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1225 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2017 : 5:34:28 PM
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| Love that table runner Carole. I am making Olver an afghan. He has informed me his sisters each have one and he needs one too. His will replicate an original Hudson Bay Blanket. |
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1225 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1225 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2017 : 3:59:37 PM
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| My knitting skills suck, so I am crocheting it, all in single crochet. It will definitely be a warm one. A good project for out -20 degree days. |
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9544 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2017 : 4:11:26 PM
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Single crochet might take a while but will definitely be warm.
Hudson bay will be a beautiful pattern! |
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 - Dec 30 2017 : 09:48:42 AM
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I've got another finished UFO! Hurray! I do love how it turned out!
I do enjoy working with wool. I think I bought that back in 2009 from a quilt shop in MA. I wanted to start working with wool but was torn with using fusible. Nothing was done on this UFO except the background was cut out and the Santa suit and arm had fusible on them.
So glad I finished it! A new decor for my home!
I so want to pick up another UFO, but I have a sermon to complete. Yes, I volunteered to do another one tomorrow. All in an attempt to better myself, push the envelop and acquire new skills!
Catch you all later! |
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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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2114 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
2114 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2017 : 10:33:42 AM
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OOOOOOOOOOO so many beautiful projects!! I have been sick most of December, never finished decorating! Maybe January I can get back to sewing a little!
Connie |
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What are you working on - 2017
