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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 06:33:30 AM
anyone sewing anything fun and wonderful these days? tell us all about it! (i'm mostly making dolls!) xo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Aug 11 2006 : 08:54:50 AM
Jayne,
Where do you do your basting if carpeted floors hurt your knees? I actually have two bedrooms which are carpeted; our own room, which doesn't have a lot of free floor space, and my old sewing/guest room. I had hoped to be able to use the wooden floor in the new sewing room and keep the chaos combined, but did use the old sewing room carpet in the end. I don't think I scoot around on my knees.:) I crab around and then sit as I baste. I'm seriously thinking about ending the bed size quilts and going smaller. I had hoped to make another king-size for our bed, but there's a comforter on top anyway, so the current quilt isn't even visible.... incidentally, I basted that one in our bedroom, half of it rolled up at all times. It's a wonder it didn't get wrinkles in the backing. I was younger then. 
You certainly have a lot going on! A baby quilt sounds like fun...
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
| theoanne |
Posted - Aug 10 2006 : 6:43:05 PM
I have spent the day developing a pattern for a new bag. Wanted one I could carry while traveling. Needed to meet certain criteria. Not too big as I only want to carry the minimum. I like the kind with a long stap that you put over your head and it goes across the body. Then it can be hands free. I wanted this strap to be contoured to the body. Anyway I've been thinking about this for awhile. Today I searched online and found a travel sling on the birch street clothing link. It was close. I was too cheap to buy the pattern so I draped "Daffy" , my homemade dress form. I think I have the pattern down so I cut it out. I had to stop since it was time to go to pottery class and I needed more interfacing. Tomorrow I hope to finish it. Wish me luck!
Happy sewing,
Teddie |
| sunshine |
Posted - Aug 10 2006 : 4:25:06 PM
I am making yo-yo's and signature redwork blocks and aprons right now. When I get the yo-yo's back I think the girls and eye are going to make an edging for some pillow cases out of them so they can all use them not sure yet though.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
http://sunshine.harbaugh.googlepages.com/home |
| mommom |
Posted - Aug 10 2006 : 11:36:21 AM
I have started making pillow cases for Christmas presents. I bought some beautiful eyelet on sale at JoAnn Fabrics last week. My machine needs to be cleaned thoroughly , though. I am also doing pillowcases with bunnies on them with cross stitch.
Mommom |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Aug 10 2006 : 08:07:36 AM
What a great idea Tina! I bought some flannel for a new winter nightgown not long ago..and dark blue calico looking floral...I need to create a new one like my old faithful nightgown..the kids called it "old Blue". I should just make my own pattern if I can't find the original. I made that one too....but it was many years ago. Let us know how yours turns out!
Jenny in Utah
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 |
| doglady |
Posted - Aug 10 2006 : 05:56:41 AM
Hi Everyone:
I finally became fed up with not finding something nice and not so expensive to sleep in. Soooo, I took my favorite nighti, cut it apart, and drew a new pattern. I'm working on that today out of a very tiny flower print made of cotton. Everything I kept seeing in the stores were cheaply made, high priced, too short, or too long for me and I think this will work.
Doglady
The dogs own the house but the people pay the mortgage!
www.kennelcreations.com |
| junebug |
Posted - Aug 10 2006 : 04:51:49 AM
Oh how I wish I had time to sew! All your projects are fablous and so creative! I'm too busy with trying to save the garden, re-do the dining room, get ready for company, and so forth! I guess that why winter is my favorite time for sewing projects, I can't wait! Welcome to all the newbies here, Newheart, I love your screen name, perfect!
www.sageflowerfarm.blogspot.com
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
| daffodil dreamer |
Posted - Aug 09 2006 : 11:54:49 PM
Hi all,
Catherine, love the apron - a girl can never have too many aprons (or teacups, or chickens - I've had to stop on them, no more room in the henhouse, or books or too many other things to mention!)
Jenny, the cow costume is adorable. I love making costumes - I have a fantastic book brought out by a woman's magazine here of kids costumes. I made my oldest daughter a bat costume one Halloween and I love it. It has heaps in it if anyone ever needs ideas.
Ann, how can you baste on wooden floors - my knees hurt on carpet?! My friend who had all wooden floors just used to come to my house to baste - anyone you know willing to have you take up their carpeted floor for a day?
I am a craft addict - unfortunately I am also a UFO addict - anyone else have these hiding in their house?
Currently working on a baby quilt for my sister's first little girl - lots of scrap fabrics with pictures so she can look for the cow, the star, the dog, etc. Also a cross stitch for my little boy's second birthday of Thomas the Tank Engine - do you get those books and TV shows over there - they are English. And a knitted cardigan for me - only the collar to do, so it may not be far off completion.
That is what I currently have out of hiding! To do these, I have put away three other quilts that I am working on and a cross stitch Lavender and Lace angel (not for presents so it always takes longer to do something for yourself). I also love lace knitting - any knitting on those tiny needles - I have made knitted beaded miniature bags and tassels - they are lovely. Has anyone else made them? Happy crafting to all - I'm off to put a few more stitches on my cross stitch.
Best wishes and keep dreaming,
Jayne
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| sunshine |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 4:12:13 PM
Katie-eli
You should join the swap then you could make pillows, runners and stuff (yo-yo stuff any how)
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
http://sunshine.harbaugh.googlepages.com/home |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:38:25 PM
Hello Newheart! Since you don't know your way around these pages, I thought I'd post a link to the tutorial that sunshine cited: http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/photos/how_to_make_a_yoyo/hbyoyotutorial1.html
Just click and go! I love yo-yo quilts and pillows and runners; haven't made any myself. Yet. Hee hee.
Welcome aboard, by the way. Be sure to introduce yourself and tell us of your interests etc. You'll have fun here. |
| sunshine |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:32:32 PM
there is an exchange starting right now that uses a cd. You are welcome to join it.
Here is it's title
yo-yo swap "The new swap aug 2006"
it is under stitching room
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
http://sunshine.harbaugh.googlepages.com/home |
| newheart |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:31:29 PM
Hello all. ! I am brand spanking new here and do not know my way around.. I am a quilter,needlework nut and scrap booker and some times card maker...... I would love to learn how to make YoYos and how to put them together....for something....I saw a site that was making YoYos and would be thankful for the help......I was going to use an old CD disc....
margie
My user name is new heart, since I am just recovering from a Heart Attack and Heart surgery...... |
| sunshine |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:28:47 PM
to newhart
go to the yo-yo exchange aug 2006 under stitching room. Once in it go to the bottom of page 1 there is a link to a tutorial on making yo-yo's ( heather bailey's blog) also go to welcome wagon and start a new topic and introduce yourself so we can all get to know you. Welcome to the group hope you have fun here.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
http://sunshine.harbaugh.googlepages.com/home |
| newheart |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:24:51 PM
I am brand new and would love to know how to make yoyos and what to do with them.
I gave just been on the site for 30minutes... Help out there....
margie::) |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Aug 04 2006 : 3:34:30 PM
Catherine, Way To GO!!! You did well. Jenny, what a great cow... love the udders.
I'm just starting the quilting on a quilt which for the first time ever didn't baste together adequately; the backing had rippled, so today I was crawling around on the carpet re-basting, and got to sit and quilt just a little bit afterward. I like the "hand-done" quilting, and don't use marking whenever possible..... so life is an adventure.
Has anyone basted together a bed size quilt on wooden floors? I tried and failed--too slippery. DH tried to help, too....
There is a Redeemer. |
| Fabulous Farm Femmes |
Posted - Aug 04 2006 : 01:05:06 AM
Jenny, you are going to make Mona jealous!! That oufit doesn't resemble her a bit!! It is "udderly" adorable though...you should have Erin stand by Mona's side and take a picture together!!
I LOVE AMY BUTLER FABIC TOO!! Anyone see her home in Country Living? It's adorable too of course.
I am working on finishing my Dad's lighthouse quilt...this is the third birthday in a row he got a part of it...first year he got pieced blocks, last year quilted segments, this year I am determined he will get the qwhole quilt!
Then must start on pink ballet quilt for oldest grandaughter and Monkey Quilt for youngest. |
| Shirley |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 4:38:37 PM
Ive been working on crazy quilt squares, and beading ,embroiderying them, also knitting handspun mohair hats to sell at shows, also getting projects lined up to work on while im recouping from knee surgery.next week coming to fast. yuck
I need to go weed the garden, and flower beds. to much to do |
| farmgrlchick |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 3:08:11 PM
Love, Love all the projects!
Cows and aprons? No Farmgirls here! haha
Farmgirl Blessings,
Theresa
http://theresaslavenderbox.blogspot.com/ |
| cmandle |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 2:18:08 PM
I don't think it is Amy Butler fabric but I'm quickly learning that that's my favorite type of fabric! I think lovejanet uses Amy Butler for her bags. Too, too cool.
Catherine :)
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 1:54:55 PM
Kay -- Amy Butler fabric -- the magic words! I just love her stuff.
Aunt Jenny -- Kudos on turning your youngest into an adorable cow! |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 1:32:54 PM
Catherine -- is the apron fabric made from Amy Butler fabric? It is so cute and colorful.
Aunt Jenny -- the cow costume is adorable. You are so talented! You make me sick!!! Just kidding!
Visit my blog at http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 12:14:31 PM
I am not sure yet....if she dosn't wear it on Halloween I think one of the other kids probably will. Older daughter thought it was pretty fun too.
Jenny in Utah
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 |
| sunshine |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 10:44:42 AM
To Aunt Jenny is this also your daughters halloween costume or will you make something else.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
http://sunshine.harbaugh.googlepages.com/home |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 10:23:07 AM
I just finished a quick cow costume for youngest daughter to wear to an animal theme birthday party today..they are supposed to come dressed as their favorite animal.
I am starting a quilt for my older daughter, who turns 12 Sept 21. She has decided she wants a qult for her birthday and her ears peirced..I have to hurry on that quilt! I have been doing some embroidery on a pillow and not long ago finished a penny rug table runner for the coffee table in the living room too.
Here is a pic of Erin in her silly cow costume. 
Jenny in Utah
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 |
| berries |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 09:50:00 AM
Hi girls, I'm a quilter so I am always piecing, sewing, quilting and also make pillow cases! I also make little strawberry emery's for your pins and needles. I love reading what everyone makes, and like to know if they sell them. I'm always looking for nice handmade gifts to share too!
Thanks, gloria g. Richards, TX
strawberry fields forever and ever! |
