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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 08:07:47 AM
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I think I might have "blown it" this weekend. my dh asked me to make some curtains and decorations for kitchen, living room and bedroom and make them more "country". I asked him to show me in my books what he was thinking about and after going through my "stash" i could not locate anything even close to what he had picked out! really! so i looked and fabric store was having a big sale so i went there and bought 6 yards of various fabrics (in his style)...am planning on using a lot of muslin with them.....projects planned
kitchen curtains and cushions for chairs and wallhanging (maybe 2)
curtains for living room, cushions for sofa and rocking chair
full size quilt for bed (think with a lot of muslin exsisting curtains might continue to work).....know that sounds like a lot but i am about to be off work for 2 weeks and need projects to do. my dh likes to watch a lot of tv but i just can't sit still that long ....
and with add...have to have variety of projects to do.
I have over 15 yards of muslin (bought when fabric store going out of business) that i will use with these projects...does it mean i need to start again on my craft fasting? if so, am happy to do so...just want to be sure that we are all on the same "page" .....
love being a farmgirl!
janiee
farmgirl #390
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 1:38:27 PM
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Just wanted to let you guys know...my mom is ok!!!hallelujah! was so worried about her. my little sister is being awful to her but that is not abnormal (my little sister turns 50 this January)...cannot get "on her case" or she won't come visit with mom at all....
oh..decided to start over on my counting next week. Mom wants me to order something to work on for my christmas present.....
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 7:37:00 PM
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| hi janiee, i am so happy to hear that yoru mom is ok! i woulndt think that buying what your mom wants you to have as christmas gift would coutn but i may be wrong. also it looks to me like you are still "fasting" as you are not buying more than half of your fabric for these decorating projects. you have 15 yds of muslin and only bought 6 yards to add to it. you have much more energy than i do!peace connie in alaska |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2008 : 06:10:05 AM
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So glad your mom is ok, and yes, you are still fasting - what Connie said. And, if you bought it on sale, you were still being farmgirl frugal. If you have a project to do, but don't have the supplies, it's ok to buy the supplies because you will use them. Craft Fasting and Stashaholics is about not buying what you don't really need or will ever use. I know I'm personally guilty of "ooh it's on sale - better stock up" and then whatever was on sale just sits. This past couple weeks, I had to add to my paper stash because we ran out of paper/cardstock we could use for Christmas stuff that the kids have been making on the Cricut. While I stocked up, it's stuff I know we'll use. Some of it is even good for other holidays (red for Valentine's, green for St. Patrick's, etc). It's all about using up what you've got, and only adding to it when necessary.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2008 : 08:21:15 AM
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thanks for the info!!! yea!!!!
I really want to keep up with this. I looked at ton more fabric in the store (bad case of wantitist) but I kept thinking about you guys and how I need to use what I have . You all have helped me so much this past few weeks since I have been on the board.
thank you!
janiee
farmgirl #390
craftfasting since november 25, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 06:51:25 AM
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Keep it up Janie! I may have to send you a 30-day chip for Christmas!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 07:38:23 AM
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Hello, my name is Teresa Sue and I'm a stashaholic.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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lisa229
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Lisa
Dorset(Lenox Twp.)
OH
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 07:47:20 AM
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Hi Teresa!
Well, girls, I finished all four Santas and made an apron. I'll take a picture of them soon and post them. I've been busy with one of my dogs - he got loose chasing a deer and got hit by a car and has a broken pelvis - so nursing him back to health - my poor baby. He's taking it like a big boy though. I finished the last two Santas sitting by him on the couch....
Lisa
http://lisas22968.blogspot.com/ |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 07:51:04 AM
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Welcome, Teresa! We're glad to have you join us!
Lisa, glad you got those Santas done, but not so glad about your dog... I'll keep him in my prayers...
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 08:48:32 AM
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Hi Teresa! glad you joined in !
Just wanted to give an update. I was at my mom's house yesterday and she pulled this beautiful old chalk green tea pitcher out of the cabinet and told me that she just didn't know what to do with it...well, you can guess...I told her to give it to me for Christmas! I would love it and she did!!! so no credit card buying ...helps her keep in her budget ,helps me not to build up my stash! yea! I just love being a farmgirl..
janiee
farmgirl #90 |
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lisa229
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Lisa
Dorset(Lenox Twp.)
OH
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 08:52:46 AM
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Aw Thank you Ann. My dogs are my kids, they're so wonderful. So...now I'm on to making a gym bag for my dad for Christmas. I found red fabric and black fabric in my stash, so quilting those together and making him a gym bag - red on the outside(his favorite color) and black on the inside. I'm so proud of myself for using all of my stash for gifts! I forgot to tell you too - I'm made scrapbooking embellishments out of felt(from my stash!) for my nieces, saved some frappucino jars and covered the lids with fabric(from my stash!) to put the embellishments in. They came out so cute! I'll take pictures of those too. So I haven't bought one piece of fabric or stash of anything since I joined Farmgirls! Can't remember when that was.....LOL
Lisa
http://lisas22968.blogspot.com/ |
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lisa229
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Lisa
Dorset(Lenox Twp.)
OH
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 08:56:04 AM
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Originally posted by janiee
Hi Teresa! glad you joined in !
Just wanted to give an update. I was at my mom's house yesterday and she pulled this beautiful old chalk green tea pitcher out of the cabinet and told me that she just didn't know what to do with it...well, you can guess...I told her to give it to me for Christmas! I would love it and she did!!! so no credit card buying ...helps her keep in her budget ,helps me not to build up my stash! yea! I just love being a farmgirl..
janiee
farmgirl #90
You both win Janiee! That is GREAT! I love being a farmgirl too....
Lisa
http://lisas22968.blogspot.com/ |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Terri
Biggs
CA
127 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 5:09:59 PM
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My name is Terri, and I am a stashaholic.
I guess I need to sit down, and take stock of what I have. I really want to use what I have.........but the fabric in the store is like pretty shiny objects to a 2 year old. I hear it calling my name.
1st item on the agenda is to organize, so I may see what I have. |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 5:12:47 PM
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Hi, Terri, and welcome! Check out the Stashaholics 12 Days of Christmas challenge - it may help you to start sorting and organizing and using up what you have.
Lisa - your pieces are awesome as always! So pretty!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2245 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2245 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 5:23:50 PM
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Ann -- Thank you for my 30 day chip! I'm keeping it out in plain sight as a reminder.
Judith
No fabric bought since Oct. 18!
Happiness is Homemade |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2008 : 06:10:23 AM
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Hi everyone! I've been so busy lately, but I had to stop in a say hello to my stashaholic friends! I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
I can't recall how long it's been now since i went to the craft store to buy "stuff". I did go and get tealight cancles for my mom the other day though, but nothing for me. It's soooo hard to resist because they have the cuts=est holiday things...UGHHH. Anyway - I'll keep chuggin' along until I run out of stuff or I snap..lol, whichever comes first! :)
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2008 : 06:15:33 AM
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Hmmmmm......I have so much fabric, I wouldn't even know where to begin. I have even got rid of bags and bags of stuff too. I only kept the cotton fabric, got rid of all the synthetics, etc. After Christmas is over, I will be back to tackle this,lol I've decided to make all my Christmas and BD gifts next year, so y'all can help keep me on track! LOL
Sorry to hear about your dog, Lisa, hope he's on the mend.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
Edited by - Contrary Wife on Dec 19 2008 06:27:07 AM |
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lisa229
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Lisa
Dorset(Lenox Twp.)
OH
USA
85 Posts |
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lisa229
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Lisa
Dorset(Lenox Twp.)
OH
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2008 : 09:34:33 AM
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Thanks Teresa......he's doing very good. Today marks 3 weeks. I tell him every Friday.
I finished a sweatshirt last night - I appliqued a santa on a red sweatshirt - it looks so pretty! I'm going to add some colored gems to it(the heat set kind).
I really need to get my pictures posted for you guys! Maybe this weekend....yes definitely this weekend....
Lisa
http://lisas22968.blogspot.com/ |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2008 : 11:36:25 AM
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Just posted photos and descriptions of my 2 latest projects on the Virtual UFO along thread...
The third was another baby blanket done with 2 layers of flannel, each 36" square, just sewn together like a pillow, then turned, pressed and topstitched. Sorry, forgot to get that one on camera.
All of these were made with no additional purchases from either stuff I had in my stash, stuff I acquired through bartering or freecycling, or for the backing of the 2 baby blankets, an old fitted flannel sheet I found in my linen closet.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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