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Stitching & Crafting Room:  New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before  |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 13 2007 : 7:56:48 PM
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Great job Alee! Women are supposed to have curves, nothin wrong with that.
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2007 : 8:52:20 PM
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awesome aprons Alee and Kathie!
Happy Anniversary Bonne!(I just realized..I think I misspelled your name on my blog...please forgive me! I'm pretty sure I put Bonnie instead on Bonne..sorry!).
So..everybody...go to my blog..see what AWESOME goodies I got today!!! all for only 7.50...hehehehe sewing books..fabric...marionette...hehehehe...fuuuun stuff!!! also..I put up a yummmyyyyy peanut butter cookie recipe..yum yum!
oh! also a picture of a purse I made last week(Thanks Bonne for the fabric samples I used to make it)
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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Kati
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Kati
North Pole
AK
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2007 : 10:35:52 PM
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Oh, Kathie, those aprons ARE adorable. Y'all do such fabulous work!!!
I'm looking forward to seeing a couple of Aprons Jess made me in exchange for a couple of my cotton-net grocery sacks. She said they should be here soon.
Though, I'm wondering Jess.... Did you take pictures or should I when they get here??? Gotta share your lovely handiwork, after all.
Blessings. |
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Kati
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Kati
North Pole
AK
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2007 : 10:38:05 PM
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| Alee, that's a perfectly adorable apron!!! Esp. for a first!!! I'm amazed at all the ruffles. That's not something I have the courage to try. I can barely manage gathering (and even then, mine are more "pleats" than "gathers"). Good job! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2007 : 11:08:30 PM
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I kindof cheated on the gathering. I was having the hardest time because there was so much fabric- my strings kept breaking, so I made a hem at the top of the skirt but didn't close of the ends. The I took my big long tatting needle and threaded some crochet thread through. Then I tacked on the waste line at the ends only and I pulled on the crochet thread to do the gatherng. I then adjusted the gathers and pinned the middle and then at the quarter marks. Then I just zipped it through the machine. So thats how I did the waist band. For the ruffles on the the shoulders and the bottom of the skirt I just accordian folded the fabric, ran a gathering thread through the accordian folds, pinned at the half and quarter marks and zipped it through the machine. It took a few tries to get it right, but I am actually pretty happy with the way the ruffles turned out! :D
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2007 : 01:05:13 AM
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Kathie,
Beautiful apron and it will be my birthday seriously November 1st if you are feeling generous!!!!
Happy Anniversary Bonne, a little belated there!!!
Alee, girl, that looks great, what were you fretting like crazy for. You did it!!!!
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2007 : 05:35:51 AM
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Alee! great job on the green apron. It is absolutely beautiful. Please continue to sew, it will get easier. I am so glad that you did it.
Bonne, happy anniversary. Did you do something special?
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Quilting...sewing..reading...posting...swapping. I LOVE being a FARMGIRL!
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2007 : 07:20:02 AM
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Alee, Your apron is perfect! I love the fabric!
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2007 : 08:15:59 AM
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Alee, way to go girl. You did an awesome job. I couldn't have done that if it was my first sewing task. Apron looks good on you. I think that it is cute how you took a picture of yourself wearing the apron.
www.countrynmore.com
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Edited by - countrynmore on Oct 14 2007 08:16:43 AM |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2007 : 5:14:22 PM
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looks good bonne..where have i seen it before???  |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2007 : 5:19:37 PM
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looks luvly Bonne....hey..didja see the purse I made with the upholstery samples?...I posted a pic on my blog..I think it turned out pretty well...hehe...
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2007 : 6:50:06 PM
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yes nay...i went looking and it was not there for me to see! 
glad you can appreciate the fast way those hardworkers sew up! |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 12:03:44 AM
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Hey Nay, yep I am going to go check that baby out.
Bonne, yeah an apron, I still haven't finished mine girls and it is beautiful.....ahhhhhhh
Thinking of you allll
Carol sue
listening to the quiet moments |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9324 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9324 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 03:57:04 AM
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Hi Naomi,
It has been awhile since I peeked at your blog. Wow you are a busy one. Love all your great finds. Did you do the talk with the girl scouts yet? Wondered how it went. Hope things have settled down a bit for you. I think we may have to move just so I can find some decent thrift stores and sales. Everyone around here wants a small fortune for anything that looks old. I guess they figure it is worth more or can be something someone would collect.
hugs,
Denise
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 07:03:08 AM
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Denise: I cancelled the talk with the girl scouts, as life took a sudden turn for busy...haha...it has calmed down now, but also cooled off weather wise...so it would have been too cool to release the butterflies like the scout leader wanted. I will still do the talk, but October isn't the best time to do it, for me or the butterflies...haha
Thrift stores are expensive around here as well, but garage sales, if you are lucky, are priced like garage sales...haha...which Saturday, they were...
Anyways, I finished another purse last night, this one is not as crisp as the one from upholstery scraps, but it sure is cute....made from a pair of little girls shorts...hehe...pictures as soon as I remember, and get a chance....:P
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
Edited by - Naomi Michelle on Oct 15 2007 07:03:34 AM |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 08:26:28 AM
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Na.....I love the purse...wow...you did a great job!!!
Bonne....did you know that green is my favorite color?????
I am working on an appliqued wool purse....and piles of laundry today!
 Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com |
Edited by - Bee Haven Maven on Oct 15 2007 08:27:25 AM |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 09:09:35 AM
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Thanks Ladies! Now who'll be the one to buy it when I finally get it listed? :P j/k
Bonne Bonne...you are too nice you know that? :P
Today's sewing project...probably all those dish towels that need finished off, dunno yet though...I've got an old embroidered pillowcase with an ink stain and rip to cut up into something else(apron pocket maybe?)...Anybody know what gets little tiny pinpoint rust looking spots out? The nicer pillowcase of the set has a couple areas with bunches of tiny spots, I'm guessing from bed bugs long dead...
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 09:23:43 AM
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 10:16:11 AM
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I'm working on my stockpile of things to sell at an employee
craft fair first week of Nov. where hubby works. So far I have
several aprons; knit hats and shawls; soap and whipped shea. I still need
more shawls and aprons and to do up some holiday decorated soap baskets.
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ Blog
http://www.bonne1313.homestead.com/soap.html Soap
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Edited by - Bonne on Oct 15 2007 10:17:01 AM |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 10:29:40 AM
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clorox pen eh? don't have one of those...but we have one of those oxyclean ones..I'll try that in place of the other...hopefully it wont take out the green of the pillowcase...
thanks Jess
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
