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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 27 2008 : 10:56:10 AM
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absolutely stuuning jess !!!!!!!!!!!!!! However do you get so much done ???
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2008 : 6:25:53 PM
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I did a lot of the quilting for the purple and orange one while my dad had surgery. The other one I did in 24 hours..I ate, slept, and and breathed that blue and purple one. My fingers hurt so bad when I was done, my husband brought me a huge mocha and told me to just rest and sleep. He entertained kiddos, and I slept on the couch.
The auction was good. More than $800.00.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2008 : 9:26:45 PM
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oh my husband is so understanding..it is really amazing. The entire house can be in shambles and no dinner to be found and I can show him the smallest teensiest embroidery or a bag of yo yos or something and all he does is smile and laugh. Now every few months he does have his moments, but the are few and far between, and definitely warranted. We have a very good understanding...I am everything he is not, and he is everything I am not, so when you come home to less than you expect, flop down on the couch and smooch!
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 06:35:29 AM
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at our school we have mandatory hours that you must volunteer in some way to help the school. If you do not, you are charged $25/hr, so he is happy for me to do it for them.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 07:12:06 AM
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Wow! That would definitely be an incentive for parents to volunteer. I always tried to volunteer. I was at the boy's elementary school so much that people thought that I worked there. I tried to help as much as possible for the music boosters, because this was how things got paid for like uniforms, etc.
www.countrynmore.com
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 07:21:26 AM
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| The quilt is beautiful. You did a wonderful job. Right now I am working on two quilts. One is a tumbling blocks that I am doing completely by hand and the other is a honeycomb that I am doing on the machine. I love scrap quilts the best as I get to work with lots of colors, but I am willing to learn how to quilt anything. I love quilts, especially antique one's as I can spin my own story's about the people who made them. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 07:32:51 AM
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welcome to the farm marcy! thanks for the comps!
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 07:44:23 AM
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Welcome Marcy! I spin my own tales about my old quilts too! Isnt that funny???
Here's how I relieve stress during the wedding we are in the middle of
I don't even have a plan- I just need to stitch and these caught my eye.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 07:46:14 AM
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they are fabulous.
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 11:21:46 AM
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| Beautiful embroidery - what a treat, thanks for sharing them... Karin |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 06:21:22 AM
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I was just reading a topic about Bev doing an applique quilt for the farm and thought you guys would like to see an old project of mine.
I am a big believer in keeping our family history alive orally. I am no storyteller but I love repeating the stories to my kids and grandkids when I get the chance.
Several years ago I decided to make a quilt with pictures that would trace our family's life from our marriage onward.
It was great fun to make and the kids really enjoy re-telling the stories.
I guess I'll start a thread with just those pictures on it but here is one of my favorite blocks.
And this is where I embroider new babies and marriages of each of my children. Everyone has a place!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 06:50:08 AM
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AUTUMN,
I know what you mean about needlework helping calm the mind. Years ago when things were out of control I made 16 afghans. I don't really enjoy making those anymore HA.I think embroidery is a very good choice. Yours are perfect. The wedding will be beautiful.
NANCY JO
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 1:11:36 PM
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Autumn,
Love the redwork! and the memory embroidery...You do beautiful fancywork 
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 4:13:03 PM
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Oh, Autumn!! I love that story embroidery! What great work you do. I want to make a quilt of my house one day. Years ago I started one and never finished it. Maybe this summer. I did finish my churn dash quilt top last week. It's on my blog. Check it out!
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 5:01:35 PM
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Sheryl-lyn I'm on my way!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2008 : 2:44:08 PM
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I made an Irish Chain this weekend!! Always wanted one and this one was a nice variation. It's green and white (hard to tell the colors in the pictures because the green is so dark). I will work on my flower swap block this week so I can get them off to Clare.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2008 : 3:00:21 PM
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what size were your blocks on that chain quilt sheryl?
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2008 : 4:36:13 PM
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Jess: They are 9 1/2 unfinished. Made it easy to make a fairly large quilt (lap-sized) pretty quickly.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2008 : 7:26:00 PM
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| Nice quilt Sheryl-lyn! But how goes the slip cover tehe. your not avoiding that are you? |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 7:12:39 PM
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Oh Carrie: You caught me!! I have not worked on my slipcover since I cut the fabric! LOL I am off for 4 days after tomorrow, so I will force myself to do it!
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 8:09:04 PM
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Did ya make those carrots Sheryl-lyn?
I made a bunny to go with mine- it is so funny!!!!
I posted a picture on my blog- go have a laugh!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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