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fionalovesshrek
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Paige
kinston
North Carolina
USA
186 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 09:55:50 AM
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I've cut out and sewn the basic bag for these market bags http://womtutorials.blogspot.com/2008/01/detailed-fabric-grocery-bag.html and am going to do the straps.
I also just picked up two tablecloths from SAlvation Army, one in a yellow floral and the other a beige lace, I'm thinking of a layered skirt ala Mary Jane style! I hate zippers but I'll have to do one to make it not sloppy.
What are y'all working on today?
P~
living a good neighbor life |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 3:18:51 PM
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I'm knitting a pair of socks, and I just got two wrought iron chairs off of freecycle that will need new seats put in them.
Diana
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 3:22:07 PM
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Funny Karin...I have to admit 1 of the 3 last projects I've made I've taken to Goodwill...
Those dad-gum Amy Butler lounge pants were not for me...too wide in the legs, not enough depth in the rise. I am going to revamp the whole pattern and make another pair but I'm not giving credit to Amy Butler on them. Does anyone else find her pattern directions tedious? I get bored reading them...they are way too detailed, in fact so detailed I get befuddled trying to find out what to do next because I've already done the "obvious" that she goes on and on about. Then she won't elaborate on an important step. It makes no sense to me.
Yesterday I washed fabric so today I am working on a Favorite Things Prairie Girl dress. Now her directions are awesome. Let's a person use her own mind to improvise...guess I've been sewing for too long and just need a reader's digest version of directions because heaven knows I'm not going to follow the directions to a T anyhow...that's my stubborn streak I guess.
Happy sewing girls.
Jami in WA
Okay, so now I have a blog. http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2289 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2289 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 3:22:44 PM
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I'm embroidering a 1920s stamped linen vanity set; it will probably go to my granddaughter who is refinishing a 1920s vanity and dresser. I've already done several vintage dresser scarves for her.
Happiness is Homemade |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 3:24:40 PM
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Nice find, Diana. Enjoy.
I am curious, what is a vanity set? I've not done a lot of embroidering...but I love the way it looks.
Jami in WA
Okay, so now I have a blog. http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 3:56:47 PM
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Jami - I agree about the Amy Butler directions. I spent I don't know how long puzzling over something simple because it was written in bold - turns out it was a common sense thing
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 3:58:11 PM
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Oh and I'm currently finishing a Prairie Girl dress (although by the time I finish it I think it's going to be too big for me), and Emmeline apron, a pair of slippers for my husband and a dishcloth
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 4:11:17 PM
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I'm working on two quilts. One is a simple nine patch and the other is a drunkards path. I always sew my quilts completely by hand. I am knitting some teddy bears and crocheting two different types of afghan squares for two different afghans. I'm also learning how to sculpt in clay. I do little characters but I would really love to learn how to make realistic babies and of course, I gotta have my books to read and my stories to write. I am simply not happy until I have written at least a few pages a day. Obviously, I love to stay busy. My family always goofs on me that I never sit and do nothing as my fingers are always working on something.
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. |
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
305 Posts
Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
305 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 5:41:02 PM
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Glad to see I am not the only one who has more than one project going at a time! Currently, I am working on a scarf, and 2 wool felt projects..I love working with the wool felt!
Laura
http://cottagekids-laura.blogspot.com |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 5:46:34 PM
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I'm crocheting a blanket. I found a cute pattern hanging on the rack at Walmart. Then I lost it, and so now the blanket is my own pattern. Taking slightly forever. hehee
I also have a crocheted baby blanker (pink and white) in the makings. It was supposed to be done two weeks ago for a dear friend who is due the end of this month, but now that I'm on the border, I just can't seem to get motivated to finish it. I was just finishing up a few odds and ends before this came to post. ;)
hugs jess
Farmgirl Sister #235
http://crshelpmeet-heartssong.blogspot.com/
Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. -- Mark Twain |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 5:55:44 PM
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I'm very impressed to read about all the things you girls are making. I hope we get to see pictures of them all. I too like to piece by hand, escept when I make log cabin quilts. A vanity set sounds delightful, I love embroidering things but I haven't tackled one of those yet. My sewing room is such a mess at the moment, but I did piece three little needle rolls earlier that I'm going to work on tonight while I watch the All Star game. It is hard to fit all these things into one day, I too have to read for a while every night. And of course I have to check in here to see what everyone else is up to. I feel so lucky to have discovered this forum, such a treat! And a drunkard's path, ooh, I've always wanted to make one of those...and I agree, sometimes instructions are way over done, I guess after a while we know the basics and can pretty much carry on...
Karin
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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a rose
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Linda
Waterford
NY
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 5:56:10 PM
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I wish I could find the inside of my sewing room so I could sew the two patterns for hats that I have cut out. Talk about a mess!!!!!!!!
Remember me as a rose. |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 9:33:30 PM
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Where would I find the pattern for the Prairie Girl dress?
"Love one another." |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 10:08:29 PM
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I am embroidering a clothespin bag (a redwork little girl hanging clothes on a line) and plan to make a pair of bloomers from embroidered pillowcases (idea from the newest MJ issue) for my daughter tomorrow. She is going on a pioneer trek (so is husband and 12 year old son) at the end of the month and they have to dress kinda authentic. Her bonnets and skirts are done..she wanted to wear scrub pants and so I said..no way..I will make you something cute and cooler than that!!!
I will let you know how they turn out.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 07:26:07 AM
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Brenda, the Prairie Girl dress pattern is from a company called Favorite Things (believe they are a Canadian Co but have a WA state mailing address too). They have a website and my local sewing store carries most of their patterns. It's a very "farmgirl" savvy dress/top pattern. They have a little girl size and now sizing for women. It's super easy to make! Even has a fake petticoat (extra skirt lining) that looks so cute!
Jami in WA
Okay, so now I have a blog. http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 09:13:12 AM
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I just finished an afghan and pillow, so now I think I am gonna do the winter quilt from last years block swap. It's pinned up, but not stitched up yet.
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/ |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 09:34:34 AM
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I'm trying to reorganize my Studio "Fargo" so I can get in the door and then clean off the table so I can start some new projects even though I have a dozen already started. Seems every time I just about get Fargo clean something comes up and WHAM!!!!! its a piled room of stuff and I just close the door and walk away. But since my boss laid me off (I'm a Nanny) and I've decided that I'm not going back to that job, I'm taking a month to get organized and start my soon to be here Grand babies quilts and my oldest son's quilt. My good friend and fantastic quilter is coming over this evening to give my some help and hints. So I need to find the floor and my work table fast. Best be cleaning and not post. Hey! 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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sdleah
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Leah
Pittsburg
TX
USA
93 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 2:33:52 PM
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I just finished knitting a baby sweater and now I'm trying to decide what to start next.
So many projects, so little time!
www.narrowgatemorgans.com
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 3:35:52 PM
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I just finished a baby set for a friend and started a blanket for my oldest daughter. I put pics and patterns for the baby set on my Quill and Needle blog.
What we write today slipped into our souls some other day when we were alone and doing nothing.
-Brenda Ueland
http://quilandneedle.blogspot.com/
http://musingandmuttering.blogspot.com |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 6:24:31 PM
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Cute things and your friend will love you for them! Love your photobucket slideshow on your blog...I'm going to have to figure that out for mine.
Jami in WA
Okay, so now I have a blog. http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 6:58:26 PM
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Thank you Jamie, I will see if I can google their website. I appreciate your help. Now, if I can just get my sewing room fixed up the way I want and get my old dinosaur sewing machine serviced, I will be back in business. My daughter has been wanting me to teach her to sew. We plan to make lots of sewing memories together. 
"Love one another." |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2289 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2289 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 7:57:37 PM
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Jami -- A vanity set is a three piece kind of doily type thing that goes on a vanity. I guess vanities have gone out of style; just don't see them much anymore, but it's kind of like a desk where those glamorous 30s movie stars but on their makeup. The sides where the drawers are are a little bit higher than the center part and they have a big mirror.
Happiness is Homemade |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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