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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 28 2007 : 2:15:07 PM
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Postcard size quilt! too small for me! I don't think my eyes could see it.
Still working on setting up the fabric swap....I'll let ya know soon. :-)
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2007 : 2:29:48 PM
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| We have done swaps with fat quarters before and I think we signed up in groups of 12 or so. Then we sent them all to the leader who then just swapped them out and sent us all 12 from each other. You enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope with your FQs and that's it. It's a lot of fun to see what you get from the other girls. |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2007 : 5:18:41 PM
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yes, sewgirlie...sounds easy. I would like to start with just 6 quarters each. They can be sent to me and I will just swap them out. The deadline will be very soon so we can get them back without waiting a long time. Deadline is Oct 15th...about 2 weeks...then I will send them out on Halloween! How's that sound? I am starting the new topic to post all info. Anyone can email my address to get my mailing address.
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2007 : 10:06:19 AM
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I made this Halloween bag last night.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2007 : 1:12:14 PM
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Cute bag...is it for a purse or for collecting the Halloween treats..or both? :-D I like it!
I am going to make my Halloween apron soon! Got some decorations outside yesterday...got a little boy who loves decorating! :-D
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2007 : 2:11:17 PM
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Hi Linda, I am going to use it to hand out the Halloween candy. I also, started putting out my decorations.
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2007 : 2:25:26 PM
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Cute bag,Cheryl.
Can't say I like Halloween at all- but the bag is adorable!
Blessings!
Autumn
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 - Sep 29 2007 : 5:07:56 PM
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| Great bag, Cheryl. I love the Halloween fabric. |
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Pearlsnjeans
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
Vicki
West Haven
Utah
USA
248 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2007 : 5:20:11 PM
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Beautiful work Autumn! A few years ago I pieced my first quilt, a sampler. I enjoyed doing it. Now I have several projects in-progress. A group of ladies in my church hand quilt. I helped them with one of my quilts. My stitches were certainly bigger than theirs. But this is something I want to learn.
Farmgirls are elegant |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2007 : 8:20:11 PM
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Vicki
I really love hand quilting. I started quilting the applique quilt in late July I think. I dont work on it every day but most days- and I should be done by mid November. Just in time to pick out a new pattern and start another one.
I love every part of quilting- by the time I finish hand quilting the one I'm working on I am ready to piece something. It's a good variety.
Your stitches will get better and better the longer you quilt.
I sometimes feel like I am working against a clock- not sure why.
Maybe because my eyes are so bad. 
Blessings!
Autumn
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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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2007 : 02:07:13 AM
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Those postcard quilts were cute, will have to try one later on. Have to get my quilt blocks done for our quilting groups quilt retreat in 2 weeks.....could thing it is easy applique and they do the stiching on their own or I would be in big fat trouble!!!!!! For the year in the quilt group, those that wanted to participate are making a basket quilt block each month of that person's choosing. It is fun, I have to get one of thse done in 2 weeks as well, and me taking medicine that makes me fuzzy brained. Now this is truly an adventure.......lol
Happy quilting ladies
Enjoying life. |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 8:31:24 PM
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CherylWhat have you been sewing? More cute bags?
Anybody else got a project going on?
Don't miss the fat quarter swp Yarnmamma has started-
I can't get away from the big quilt that's nearly finished- it's so hard when you're nearly done. I should be putting the binding on in a week or so. Dh is on vacation so time is not my own.
Also shrimp season- put 90 lbs in the freezer yesterday-that means
Gumbo & creole for our little bit of cold weather.MMM!MMM!
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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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 8:35:23 PM
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Autumn, I coved two pillows with Halloween fabric and put them on my front porch. I am also, trying to finish a Halloween quilt. Great looking shrimp!
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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sgrbear724
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Rebecca
Tyrone
PA
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 03:35:44 AM
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Originally posted by DeepsouthMamma
This is from several years ago-for my grandbaby. I am not very good with color-as you can see.I try to follow patterns that use colors I like so I don't have to choose for myself. It is too expensive to make those mistakes!
This was for a friend- just because. I did a lot of embroidery on the stripping and borders- that is my other love embroidery!
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.
Those are beautiful. I LOVE the embroidery on it! What a fabulous touch!
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 04:05:15 AM
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Tks Rebecca! I enjoyed both of those quilts.
Cheryl- girl you are a decorating genius!
I do a lot of pillows and wool felt with a general fall theme. Havent done any this year-too many things going on I guess.
Fall is my favorite season- I just love the pumpkins,etc and most themes for fall. They really lend themselves to wool felt which I just love!
I really need to do some-maybe next week.
Show us your creations girls-past and present!!!
Blessings
Autumn
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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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 3:55:25 PM
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Sorry to be so slow to answer your questions about the postcard size quilt I made. I had no pattern and actually it is more the size of a paperback book. I used fusible webbing to attach the little pieces, sandwiched it with batting, quilted it and put on a binding. I know there are books out on making actual postcard quilts that you can send through the mail, but I have not read them.
Mary
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Edited by - quilt8305 on Oct 03 2007 3:56:19 PM |
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 10:04:14 PM
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| Nice job on the quilts Rebecca, don't be afraid to pick your own colors thats part of the fun and every quilter has a stash where they keep those ones that didn't end up in the quilt there is always a use. Keep on quilting! |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 10:44:54 AM
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Hey there,
Here's some free quilting patterns from Susan Branch and a link to her fabrics..Look at the Big Patches, Small Patches and Susan's Kitchen fabric....too cute...those big patches would make good quilt labels or mini pillows....I just love this ladies books and style! I beleive she lives in Martha's Vineyard.
Patterns
http://www.susanbranch.com/shopping/shop5-07/pattern.cfm
Fabric
http://www.susanbranch.com/shopping/shop5-07/fabric.cfm
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 12:09:23 PM
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Stephanie-
I love her stuff too! Did you see a few days ,maybe a week ago- she had a picture of her 10 yr journal?
I have been looking for just such a book but so far am coming up empty. It has to be good paper and has to be beautiful and simply must last me around 10 yrs as well!!
It truly is what I call a "life-in General" book.
If ya'll know where to find one let me know.
I think hers had about 300-400 pages(blank) in it.
Tks for the links, also-
Her stuff is so -homey and comfortable for me. I just love it!
Blessings
Autumn
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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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 8:53:40 PM
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Hey Autumn,
No, I didn't see the 10 year journal...how cool is that!! I'd like to have one with that many pages in it too..I'll be on the look out for them
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 11:03:34 PM
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A ten year journal would be really cool. Liked that site, boy oh the trouble it could get me into.
Thanks girls.
Carol Sue
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2007 : 2:25:35 PM
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Just want to let you enablers know that I just took a machine quilting class where we made a little table topper, and it was so much fun and went so fast that I signed up for the "advanced" machine quilting class next week and the week after!! We'll be making a full size quilt with sectional machine quilting. It looks very interesting--I can hardly wait!
Kathy T (who needs one more serious hobby like she needs a BIG hole in the head!!)
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2007 : 2:45:16 PM
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Kathy
How cool! I am really intimidated by a lot of machine work. I do most of my work by hand.
While at the quilt store today one of the ladies was telling me she practiced every day-and quite honestly, it didnt look so great. So I am feeling like I will not have time in this life to learn it if she practices every day and it still looks - well not great.
Grrr. I just need to learn to overcome my fear of the machine!!!
Blessings!
Autumn
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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Nin
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Enjoyng life in the world of Peachy Hollow
106 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2007 : 4:51:55 PM
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Everyone's work is lovely! I'm working on a charm quilt right now. I'll post pics when it's done :)
www.peachyhollow.com |
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