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*Farmgirl Barter™:  The Fourth Pillowcase Swap!  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
616 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
616 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 23 2009 : 2:25:56 PM
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Okay, time to get serious! I can't believe I've had all this time and am just now getting my stuff together today! But new pillowcases have been washed, thread has been soaked and is drying as we speak. So no more excuses for me! **I am the worst procrastinator!**
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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cw246
True Blue Farmgirl
153 Posts
Cheryl
Largo
Florida
USA
153 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 07:14:56 AM
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 7:30:10 PM
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Okay...I am not in this swap but would like to be in a future one but have questions....do you buy ready made pillowcases or do you make them? I have seen kits with the design stamped on them but did not like the quality of the pillowcase material. If I were to make the cases themselves what kind of material would I be looking for? I read above that you soak your thread? I am assuming it is embroidery floss and to set the colors? So you soak them in cold water or vinegar or what? Where do you get the beautiful "old-timey" vintage designs to transfer? How many strands of floss do you use for embroidering them? I know....I have lots of questions but then I'll be ready for the next swap hopefully! Thank you and please post pics when you are all done....I would love to see them all and I bet everyone else would too!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 7:54:04 PM
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It's all up to you.
1. I buy pillow cases, I try to get at least 200 thread count. I do not buy prestamped ones. However, you can make your own, or do what ever you like, there is no rules on this.
2. I do not soak my thread, and I've washed and dried all my stuff numerous times. I do however, wash my pillowcases first to get any chemicals off them and let them shrink if that happens.
3. Some of the vintage designs are still printed by their original manufacture! Aunt Martha for instance still puts out their original designs and new ones. Go to ColonialPatterns.com for their official site, you can buy them locally at numerous places though-
Hobby Lobby, JoAnn's, Hancock's, etc. (walmart even used to sell them!)
There is other good places online that reproduce older ones that are no longer in circulation/print, patternbee.com is a great one!
Ebay has thousands, but be careful that you know exactly what you are getting (some of them are just copies of a original pattern, not the actual pattern, which sometimes can save you money as you can just trace them, but other times, they try to charge you the same as what you could buy the actual pattern for! So you must be careful when buying.) Another thing about Ebay, is often they are trying to sell still in circulation Aunt Martha Patterns, for like 10 bucks, that you could get from ColonialPatterns.com for like a dollar! So again, watch it when they list "vintage" cause while the pattern may be vintage, doesn't really mean that it is no longer in print!
4. Strands of thread is up to you. For me personally it depends on what I am doing! If I am using DMC I use between 1 and 2 strands-2 usually for most details, and 1 for facial and more delicate features. When I use Sulky Blendables, the thick kind that is supposed to be the same as 2 strands of DMC mainly I use one strand, but sometimes 2. Also with DMC and with Sulky I've used much more sometimes for french knots depending on how big I need them for the pattern.
But, the point is there is no rules on it, it's up to you! :)
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Edited by - MagnoliaWhisper on Jan 24 2009 7:57:23 PM |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 7:58:35 PM
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Thank you so much, Heather! I will have to shop online as I am far from any of those stores you mentioned! At least 2 hours except there is a Walmart about 1/2 hour away but I already looked there and NADA. I'm excited to go visit those pattern sites you mentioned....I will definitely be ready for the next swap! I am excited!!! Thanks again!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 8:38:01 PM
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Welcome! :)
PS I'm also far away from all of those stores! lol Make the most out of vacations! lol Every vacation I hit as many of them as possible. We always do road trips for our vacations so that helps.
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
Edited by - MagnoliaWhisper on Jan 24 2009 8:39:00 PM |
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
616 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
616 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 12:20:23 PM
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OK, I've got my pattern on the pillowcase and hopefully tonight I will get it going! No fear Laura Marie, I will have them done on time and I think you are going to love them! And I got your letter Sat., I LOVE the stationary it was on! So cute. Tammy
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 09:30:50 AM
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MIne are done and ready to go but I dont have my partners address..so I emailed her and now just waiting?? Anybody else done yet??
Marcy #257
http://marcyjosmarket.blogspot.com |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 11:00:49 AM
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Aaacck! No, I'm not done yet but am really, really close! If I'd just sit down and do them they'd be done in no time! How about everybody else?
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 12:40:09 PM
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Aah -
me too - but I'm getting there, such a peaceful thing to work on, you would think we would make time for ourselves to do this?!
Sue Feely
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 1:42:41 PM
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Mine were done a long time ago and saved. I found them today. :-)
All I need is an address.
Linda in Scranton, PA
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cw246
True Blue Farmgirl
153 Posts
Cheryl
Largo
Florida
USA
153 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 7:12:34 PM
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 08:10:16 AM
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I finally finished, I want to iron them though, then I will take photos. They will be mailed tomorrow. I got them washed and they are ready for ironing now. :)
Here's the ones my partner made for me though. I'll post the ones I made, after my partner gets them! :)
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 08:37:07 AM
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they are adorable!!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71 |
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cw246
True Blue Farmgirl
153 Posts
Cheryl
Largo
Florida
USA
153 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 11:45:06 AM
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Those are soooooo cute.
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 2:42:14 PM
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aww....so sweet! You did lovely work!
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Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Stashaholics Anonymous Member since Jan. 29th, 2009 :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, cookies in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, What a Ride!"
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 6:27:36 PM
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oooh ok... I misunderstood. :P Blonde moments creep up on me more than I care to admit..lol
Too cute, Kris!
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Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Stashaholics Anonymous Member since Jan. 29th, 2009 :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, cookies in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, What a Ride!"
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
616 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
616 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2009 : 10:23:53 AM
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Are these supposed to be mailed by the 14th? Good grief, I've never had such a time with something!!
Best farm wishes |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2009 : 5:12:45 PM
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Hi Tammy,
I looked back on page one and it says that they will be due Valentines Day so I think that would be right. They should be mailed by the 14th. :)
Hope everyone is having fun!
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Stashaholics Anonymous Member since Jan. 29th, 2009 :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, cookies in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, What a Ride!"
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
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