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Across the Fence:  !Let's Make Quilt for Julia! Need more denim  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 09:25:28 AM
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ROFL! It really does feel good to get rid of the skinny jeans, doesn't it!! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 09:35:56 AM
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I have some skinny jeans coming your way too. I looked at the waistline & couldn't believe my gut once fit into them!! Also, I had a pink jeans jacket(med length) that I never wore. I cut it off so the the bottom pockets are still workable & will send you that whole piece. I was going to cut into pieces, but not sure how you may want to work it in. I though the pink would be nice though. That way the top part can still be donated to the local shelter here as a short jeans jacket & the bottom goes to you! THanks Alee!!
PS I figure if I ever get skinny enough to fit in that size again I will treat myself to a new pair! |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 09:58:13 AM
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LIsa - that is EXACTLY what I told my dh when he asked me why I was cutting up "those good jeans".
Farmgirl Sister #98 |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 10:18:15 AM
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Found this message thread....Alee, I would love to help out...I have some denim pieces...how many 7" squares do you need? I can mail to you at the end of the week 
Farmgirl Sister #21
Proud member of Bees w/o Borders and ArtFuL SisTeRs
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Edited by - amyartgirl on Jan 21 2008 10:19:24 AM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 10:58:18 AM
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Amy-
I can use as many squares as everyone wants to send. I will be making 4 quilts at least. One for each of Julia's kids and one for Julia and her husband. I figure I will be a master jean quilter by the end!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 11:14:25 AM
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LOL...yes, you will be one busy quilter for sure...but oh so well worth it of course I will get those squares together and mail them to you at the end of the week.
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Originally posted by Alee
Amy-
I can use as many squares as everyone wants to send. I will be making 4 quilts at least. One for each of Julia's kids and one for Julia and her husband. I figure I will be a master jean quilter by the end!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sister #21
Proud member of Bees w/o Borders and ArtFuL SisTeRs
http://artfulheart.blogspot.com
http://farmgirltales.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 8:25:40 PM
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lovelady
True Blue Farmgirl
533 Posts
Toni
Indiana
USA
533 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 07:52:24 AM
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Alee,
I have some squares for you if you still need some. Just send me your address and I will get them out to you. I am not the best at measuring or cutting, and since my sewing supplies are all packed up right now, I had to use kitchen shears to cut them, LOL, sooooo, if you turn them into dust rags I will completely understand. ;)
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 09:39:56 AM
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Yes please! More squares! :D
I got 4 packages yesterday from farmgirls who have sent in squares- thank you! I did not get a chance to open them yesterday, but I will be working on it tomorrow!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 09:00:47 AM
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I have been working on the quilt a bit last week, yesterday and today. So far I have 32 squares sew together. It is 4 ft by 2 ft right now and I will be adding on.
Please send more denim if you have it so I can make one for Julia, Aria, Reo, and Rianna.
This quilt is going to get another foot or food an a half wider and then I am going to put the batting and backing on. I think that will be good. Do you all think I should make it longer? Should it be 5ftx4ft, or 4ft by 3 1/2ft?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 09:16:29 AM
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Let me see what else I can come up with Alee. Do you know a round about number that you think you still need? I'm gonna ask my daughters to see if they have any old jeans too.
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 09:18:30 AM
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Alee - oh gosh I forgot to send you some denim...will do that today while I'm out running errands!!
~Jessica in Kentucky & Miss Wilma's Niece~
Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow...
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 10:05:11 AM
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I'll look for more old jeans, Alee.
God bless you.
love,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
Rusty Chicks Chapter
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 11:00:44 AM
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I'm not sure how many more I will need- a lot? I have almost used up all the cut squares that everyone has so kindly sent me, plus the ones I cut from my jeans. I need to cut some jeans that Annika gave me still, so that will probably be enough for a quilt or at least half depending on how many squares I can get out of each pair of jeans.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 11:27:01 AM
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Alee! I have another pair and I'll ask my daughters and look at the thrift store for more! Hugs!!! Thanks for doing this!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 11:57:47 AM
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Thanks for the help Sherri! I will make it bigger so that it will "fit" her for her whole life. :D I am washing it right now to make sure my seams are holding!! Eeek! Cross your fingers that my sewing is holding! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 12:13:34 PM
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Yay! The seams held during the wash. Now it is drying and I will add another foot to both sides.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 12:24:15 PM
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Alee,
I think its coming along just great. Why is it on the snow?? So nice of you to do this, you are such a sweet person.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 12:44:08 PM
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Nancy-
Because my goofy camera has to have TONS of light, but it's flash is so strong that it whites everything out unless you are atleast 5 feet away. So I took it outside where the best light was :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Across the Fence: !Let's Make Quilt for Julia! Need more denim |
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!Let's Make Quilt for Julia! Need more denim
