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| katmom |
Posted - Dec 26 2022 : 2:43:15 PM
Ok, I should be kicking back and chilaxing.. but Nooo, I am already thinking about next years crafting 
Anyone else got the bug? Lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 03 2023 : 7:50:33 PM
Sure is a process.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| debbieklann |
Posted - Jan 03 2023 : 09:06:47 AM
This PhD degree is a process:)
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| windypines |
Posted - Jan 03 2023 : 03:27:14 AM
Yesterday I was going to give myself a day. A day to not to work all day. A day to play. Did not work out well. I floated from one thing to the next, not interested in anything. I did sew a 10 minute table runner. Still need to top stitch it. I could not figure out how to make my old pfaff do the decorative stiches. I pulled out 9 quilt squares trying to figure out what to do with them. Someone had given them to my aunt, who passed them along to me. There is extra material and a bigger piece I would guess they were going to use as backing. So I might try to make a few more squares, all of which are different or maybe just add strips between what was made. My ma had done a sampler quilt and maybe she has a pattern yet I could use. Will do more research I guess. Good luck to all on earning their PHD.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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| debbieklann |
Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 7:53:55 PM
Thank you!!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| Jokamartell |
Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 6:56:53 PM
The answer will definitely come to you eventually, Debbie. And whatever it is, may it bring you lots of freedom and happiness! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| debbieklann |
Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 5:20:31 PM
Karen, those are thought provoking questions!!! I have been doing a lot of thinking and trying to answer them. I almost think the back story to this UFO (it's a red quilt) is more of a good memory than the quilt itself. I asked my husband's opinion and he thought it was really pretty and had a lot of hours of work into it and I should just finish it. It's also one of those things that I think my kids will look at some day and ask what in the world was their mother thinking???? hahahaha!!! I almost got rid of it one day and it actually felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders...but convinced myself not to be hasty. The right answer will come to me!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 4:01:49 PM
So much fabric and yarn and craft stuff and so many ideas and so little time. LOL! Whew! Just thinking about it all is overwhelming!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 1:45:51 PM
Cute ideas Grace!
We used to make the felt mice when my kids were young. We used to give them away so I really should make more. When I was going through our Christmas things this year I seemed to have lost a couple of things in our move. One of them being the last little mouse we had. The other thing was a beautiful stocking my daughter had made me. She did make me another this year but it just isn't the same. I do love it though.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 08:52:14 AM
Here is a link to some nice leg warmer patterns - maybe you know someone (yourself?) who could use them depending on their weather these days? Maybe a good way to use up some yarn.
https://theyarncrew.com/7-free-crochet-leg-warmer-patterns-perfect-for-this-winter/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_week_new_inspirations_the_yarn_crew&utm_term=2023-01-02
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 01 2023 : 5:25:12 PM
Using my stash and what I have on hand is definitely on my list of goals. I did use quite a bit last year, but still have a lot to go.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Jan 01 2023 : 4:48:32 PM
Linda, I love the idea of an accountability thread for UFOs!! That would help remind me that those projects are there. Sometimes I can be a “out sight, out of mind” kind of girl!! Lol
Debbie K…as far as your UFO…do you think it will bring you joy when it’s done? Would someone else enjoy finishing it more? Will it be useful when finished? Sometimes those questions help me decide whether or not I should finish a project. I’m sure we have all started projects that we thought had the “perfect” color scheme, layout, or style and when we go to finish them we just don’t love them like we used too. And that’s totally ok. The money has been spent…letting something go may bring more joy than trying to finish something. Hope that makes sense.
Julie, I made using my stash one of my goals for 2022. I did ok. Lol. I have decided to continue it for 2023. I’m going to need to get creative with my fabric stash but I can do it! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 01 2023 : 1:46:38 PM
I inherited over 55 yards of Raggedy Ann and Andy fabrics when my mother passed away. When going through the "stash" there were sometimes 2-3 pieces of the same fabrics. I think she bought some of the RA fabrics every time she saw some and forgot she already had that pattern. I have made my niece and nephew each a RA/RA quilt and still have loads left. I am thinking of cutting all the fabrics into 10" or 12" blocks and selling sets of 12 blocks as a kit for a baby quilt top; all they'd have to do is add sashing, batting, backing and binding. I may do the same with my multitude of cat print fabrics.
Good luck to all for an organized New Year 2023.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| treelady |
Posted - Jan 01 2023 : 07:07:05 AM
I agree with you Wanda. I can’t tell you how many times I have just bought something I needed only to find the exact same thing later in my stash.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| churunga |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 8:04:56 PM
I have much of my supplies in the storage locker. Unfortunately, DH has piled some heavy, defunct musical equipment on the top. I am not strong enough or have time to pull it all out and rearrange it. I am also reluctant to toss any of his stuff. I know some stuff down there that I want to use and some books I want to have available. I've wanted these books upstairs for at least two years. I guess I need to get someone to help me with this. My problem is that DH is no longer working and is always around (he will complain about someone else helping) and I have been working 3 days a week and other places to go and don't have time. <Sigh>
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| treelady |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 7:39:25 PM
Linda-I will work through my stash and see what I have left over. I need several pairs mittens for family members like me that live on the frozen tundra.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| quiltee |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 3:48:31 PM
Julie - wish I had some old wool or feltable sweaters. Would you be willing to sell or barter some to me? None of the thrift stores seem to have the good sweaters anymore. I want to make some of the "Bernie Sanders mittens" - I have the pattern, but need the sweaters to felt.
And I have tried to not purchase any more fabric and other supplies, but really need to put the brakes on. I have fabrics for quilt tops, but not as much for backings. I just got a HUGE Christmas quilt back from the longarmer and I used quite a few pieces of Christmas fabric on the back - that halped reduce the Christmas fabrics some, but still have lots and lots.
Debbie - I agree. I find stuff I forgot I had. I do want to start getting rid of the projects I know I won't finish and"gift" them to someone with grandchildren so they can make them. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| quiltee |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 3:39:47 PM
Me, too, Grace, and I will share!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| katmom |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 09:36:39 AM
For those out there who don't have any PhD or UFO's.. come on over to my house.. I have plenty to go around! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| debbieklann |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 09:01:33 AM
Cleaning and organizing sewing room closets and shelves is kind of like shopping in your own private store! Even better if you still like what you find!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 08:48:28 AM
That sounds like a great idea Julie! I have so much stock piled I shouldn’t need a thing. Reorganizing has made me realize I spend more because I couldn’t find things!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
| treelady |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 08:26:41 AM
My goal this year is to use my stash. No fabric purchases, no yarn cuddling, no new paper supplies. I am only using what I have and if I need a special piece I think I will put a barter request up on the barter board. My craft room is never going to get cleaned out if I don’t start somewhere. First up on my list is mittens from the old sweaters and felted wool I have collected for so long. The left overs are going to become baby goat sweaters for my granddaughters herd of goats. She starts kidding in February so I best get started now.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Dec 31 2022 : 07:07:15 AM
Thanks Debbie, I will definitely need a push from time to time.
I love it Linda! I want to earn my PhD, lol.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
| debbieklann |
Posted - Dec 30 2022 : 9:38:22 PM
Haha!!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| quiltee |
Posted - Dec 30 2022 : 9:22:29 PM
Or what about not calling them UFOs, but PhDs? I have a t-shirt that says "I'm working on my PhD - Projects Half Done". We could all get our PhDs. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| quiltee |
Posted - Dec 30 2022 : 9:20:28 PM
Hard to finish them all, when the list is consantly added to. I guess you could make a list and finish all on the list.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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