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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 6:06:09 PM
What is everyone working on these days? Anyone concentrating on one specific project right now? I'd love to see pics even if its not done yet. :) I have a surprise project I am working on right now. I will have to show it when I am done or elses the person whose getting it would see it ahead of time..lol
hugs!
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come ,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 8:25:25 PM
I am with you Jessie - the way I manage to crazy quilt is when you have the leftovers from other projects do not do what I once upon a time did - get our the ruler and square up the scraps and place them neatly in clear boxes by size - Yes, I am very weird. Instead I would put them into a box just the way they are - then when I sit at the machine I reach into the box, not looking at grab a piece, sew it onto the last piece and away I go. This also helps if you do not let yourself think too much. Once you have the size you want I dig out my stitching books and randomly open to a page and use that stitch - keep repeating this process until the work is done. Sometimes when I catch myself being to in the box - I put it down and give it and me some space and time. Sometimes we have to learn to just play and not be so controlled - This is coming from the biggest control freak out there.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 7:31:20 PM
lol. Grace, you seem like you are a busy farmgirl. Good for you..After all the idle mind is the devil's playground. I never really mind having projects waiting to do because it means that I am not letting life completely pass me by..lol.
I would love to see a pic of your crazy quilt blanket. I still can't figure out how to do the cazy quilt stuff. Im too much of a"follow the pattern" person. My box has no outsides so I don't dare to think out of it..LOL
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come ,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 6:57:14 PM
I hate to admit to folks how many projects I have going at one time but since we are all confessing.
I finished the special order of seacell fiber that I spun for a customer.
I have almost finished the two dozen Lavender filled Lost Lambs that I make for my shops.
I have started cutting into some vintage fabric I purchased over the holidays to make some aprons (also from some vintage patterns I treated myself too for Christmas)
I have two crocheted capelets going out of handspun designer yarn I finished spinning on Christmas day.
Last but not least I have been dyeing fiber like a mad lady so I can get them carded up for my customers.
I am not going to mention the beading project that has been sitting there for three months, or the half painted cabinet for the shop display, or the wool blanket that I have been crazy quilting for the past year - No I will not mention those
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 6:04:54 PM
hehe...Have you ever noticed, well at least for me, we work on so many projects but not very many stay at home. :) Im always working on something or other and unless Tori decides its something she wants or hubby says I cant give it away. I inevitably send it off for a gift or something along those lines.:)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come ,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 3:42:22 PM
I always have at least one embroidery project going...my christmas tablecloth and a tea towel right now, and have been working on some socks that I love...with some nice sock yarn (Sockotta) from a farmgirl sock exchange a couple years back....nice to work on something from my stash..AND they are for me this time. Nice grey/brown/tan colorway. I have been knitting more than anything lately.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 1:47:33 PM
Wowser, Melody!! Your quilt is gorgeous!!
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come ,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
| melody |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 12:48:56 PM
I'm still new at this and unfamiliar with posting pictures so I have included my blog....
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
The quilt I have in my frame was purchased from a lady in Minnesota who counsels sexually abused children. She makes quilt tops and sells them on E-Bay. The last time she listed I bought three and this is the one I am giving to my daughter Hannah.
Melody |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 12:26:52 PM
I was in process of knitting our babe a sweater, but with my hands acting up the way they've been, my knitting is on the backburner. I'm lucky I can type at work! I think after she's born, I'll be able to actually pick it up again--good thing I decided to make the 9-12 mos. size :) |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 12:15:54 PM
Hi Melissa,
What kinds of shirts are you ripping up for your rag rug? I was thinking tshirts, but I didn't think you could make rugs out of those?
:)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come ,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
| peachy |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 11:15:17 AM
Here's my list...trying to "stock up" and start selling and also making gifts for this years Christmas (trying to go all or at least 1/2 home-made this year!)
samplers
sampler pins
pillows
stockings
curtains
jewlery
never ending work on my dollhouses!
working on the recipe swap and things for the secret pal swap
still working on cutting up shirts and sheets for rag rugs
would love to make a frilly dilly purse (someday!)
working on an apron
rag dolls
I like alot of things started all at once to make life more hectic! LOL- just kidding! It is fun when you have alot going, you're never bored with the same project!
ps...my 16 year old daughter showed her first interest in sewing last night! She started working on a Valentine pillow!!! Yea, I rubbed off on her alittle bit!!!
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
| janiee |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 10:40:53 AM
crochet along angel afghan
32 mini aprons
valentine card swap
appliqued quilt wall hanging for workroom
redwork squares for quilt (9 in all)
everynow and then I pick up pair of knitting needles and try a dishcloth...usually end up ripping it out but keep trying
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 4:22:55 PM
awesome. Id love to see pics of some of your embroidery projects Lorraine. :) I am a big embroidery buff...hehe! Of course, I like doing it, but with the toddles, it takes me a bit to finish anything. I just got Jack Dempsey's nursery quilt squares in the mail. Its a BIG project, so I want to finish up all the ones I have so I can concentrate on just that for a while. :)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come ,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
| happydaze |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 4:18:53 PM
I caught up on ufo's last year, started a civil war hubby using repro fabrics and some quilt pieces from his great grandfathers quilt. got a few brazillian embroidery projects going for competition this summer...thats about it
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 1:31:42 PM
Wow - you all have provided some inspiration today!!
I have currently - an apron overlay (Amy Butler pattern), an Emmeline apron, and a pair of mittens that I am finishing up.
Also a knitting bag for my DIL and some knitted snowmen.
My goal this year is to finish UFO's and to utilize all the patterns I have before I obtain any new ones - we shall see:)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| dutchy |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 11:38:13 AM
Frilly Dilly bag for swap
32 Mini Aprons for swap
Valentine item for swap (no, not for MJF, those are finished already YAY!)
Apron for self, frilly dilly style, lol
Angels and many more items from a new book I received, YAY!!
Skates decorating for self
Slippers
OH and I might have forgotten one or 2 or 3....
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Again new creations added, too cute lol. Come and check it out!!
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
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| Bonne |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 10:28:18 AM
I just finished up a few knit/crochet items~trying to stash-bust and the afghan I made does a fast and easy job of that.
Been sewing sundresses too. I know~middle of winter.....but I'll have them when I need them! ;)
(see blog)
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 10:22:11 AM
Wow! You girls are putting me to shame..lol. I put everything into one basket to see what I had to do and then have been going through one project at a time to get it done and get it outta here if that's where it's headed.lol.
I just finished my first project and now onto pillowcases for the Valentines Swap.
I keep getting sidetracked though because I am exploring the new world of dolly making and found a pattern I love. Once you find a pattern it never hurts to make a ton of them..lol. :) So its kinda like....project I need to do..dolly...project I need to do...dolly...LOL!:)
And as Ann says somewhere in there is dishes and laundry. Who sleeps?! lol
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come ,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
| crafter |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 06:54:27 AM
working on 8 Valentine Aprons for my church, Valentines for the card swap, open house announcements for my daughters graduation in June, Centerpieces for the graduation party, a punch project and rag quilt for my boss who is having her first baby in April, and I better finish these projects before starting any more!! Whew
Lori
Have a Country Day |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 01:38:27 AM
I always seem to be working on a bunch, too...
Tea cozies - 1 for swap, 1 for barter, and possibly a third for another barter (on agenda today to get mailed on Saturday)
Clothespins for winter swap (also on the agenda today-painting-and tomorrow-decorating- to get mailed on Saturday)
Mini Aprons for winter swap (tomorrow to get mailed on Saturday)
2 crocheted dolls - 1 for swap, 1 for our little girl we sponsor in Bolivia (next week)
Crafted Valentine swap items - can't say what they are - don't want to ruin the surprise (finishing up over the rest of this week to mail on Saturday)
Recipe cards - just finished one set for swap last night, and am doing a few more this am for a friend
Frilly Dilly Bag
Afghan for hubby's bday in March
As soon as my quilted bedspreads arrive from my aunt and a lady at church, I'll have covers to make for the pet carriers for our little bunnies
Somewhere in there are dishes and laundry and homeschool, oh yeah and sleep.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 9:52:54 PM
I am working on a couple projects one being a 4 quiltblocks for my youngest daughters college graduation gift. My DIL is putting them together with my oldest daughter's 4 making a 12 square wall hanging quilt. I am doing her each of her 4 childrens names. I am also working on the valentine card exchange.
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou |
| farmmom22 |
Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 9:24:26 PM
My pillowcases for the pillowcase swap, embroidery squares for a quilt I'm trying to make for my daughter, some Easter samplers I want to get embroidered, recipes thrown in there to get out for the recipe swap, recipes and recipe binder to finish for my step-brother and his new wife and who know what else! It's overflowing to say the least.
Best farm wishes |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 9:14:41 PM
Jennifer, I don't dare list all of the projects I am working on! I think it would take up a whole page!
Than you for the compliments on the yarn! It's a 2-ply merino and Jessie, I think some of the shine may have been the flash!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
www.justducky48.blogspot.com |
| JenniferJuniper |
Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 8:57:41 PM
Hmmm, I always have several things going at once. Just give me some library books on CD, some handwork and a few hours and I am one happy camper.
- a pair of lacy knit wool socks for myself in black, which means I can only work on them in the day, ha
- 21 homemeade valentines for the valentine exchange & a few extra for family and friends, plus the home made envelopes
- two pairs of jeans turned into aprons only needing hand finishing
- 32 mini aprons for the winter swap
- redwork embridered pillow
- embroidered tea towels in retro dancing cookware pattern for me (I made scads for Christmas presents)
- my beloved LL Bean wool pea coat, since the dry cleaners broke 3 of the buttons (grrrr...)
And I just ordered some clearance Amy Butler fabric to make cubby-hole curtains for my laundry room and will make a new sink skirt from it too.
Monica, I am in awe of your spinning.
Farmgirl Sister #204 |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 8:41:42 PM
ooh that is pretty--It looks so silky shiny!! :)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come ,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 8:01:18 PM
Jessie, I am working on carding about 5 pounds of wool! I don't have a pic yet, but here is a pic of the yarn I recently did!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
www.justducky48.blogspot.com |
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