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EmPaige
Farmgirl in Training
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Emily
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 12:33:14 PM
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Hi all-
each year my family draws names at Thanksgiving and then gives a gift to that one person come Christmas. This year I had the brilliant idea of changing things to include a handmade gift for your person also. Problem is, I don't know how to make anything! Of course I can do cookies and the basics like that but I was going for something a little more personal. My gift is for my sister. She is 33, mother of two. She is far craftier then I. She mostly knits. I would love any ideas that any of you might have. I am open to doing something i have never tried so far, just not something that requires a lot of experience for it to turn out well. I would like it to be a thoughtful & lovely gift. I am more then willing to put in the time.
THANK YOU!!!
love, Emily
"Wide open spaces...room to make the big mistakes."
http://wideopenspacesplease.blogspot.com/
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 1:41:38 PM
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That is a great idea. I can barely sew but I think I might be able to try this. It is good for paint brushes, too. I'm glad I saw this. Thanks Sherri.
Kris
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 1:45:26 PM
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Hey Pen Pal! You could even use a pillowcase from the thrift store for your fabric. The measurements sound like about 1/2 of a pillowcase. Try a practice one first on the thrift pillowcase. You could even use fat quarters too, which are usually pretty inexpensive, for your final product. Then you will get a lot of bang for your buck as well!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 1:46:17 PM
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Sherri, I really enjoyed that, too. My MIL made me one for a birthday gift because I can never keep those darn circular needles in check! Then she made me another for my straight ones :) They are portable, and I love them to pieces!
Another idea is if she sews at all, you could make a sand filled pincushion (sand keeps the needle edges sharp) out of recycled felted wool sweaters. You can make any design you want (I have a strawberry made from an old burgandy herringbone blazer) and I adore it! It also has a pretty little Victorian era button for embellishment. I use the heck out of it, too! |
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EmPaige
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Emily
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 1:57:52 PM
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Great ideas ladies, thank you! (and keep them coming ; )
February Violet - any chance you could send a picture of the strawberry? I would love to get an idea of what it looks like - thanks!
"Wide open spaces...room to make the big mistakes."
http://wideopenspacesplease.blogspot.com/
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 2:01:37 PM
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| Glad to, Emily. I will take a photo tonight and post it on this thread. I think I can master this photobucket thingee!!! |
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EmPaige
Farmgirl in Training
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Emily
Texas
USA
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 8:14:28 PM
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Here are the photos of the strawberry pin cushion I mentioned. The black "dots" are little beads sewn on. Really cute, and though I removed the pins so you could actually see it, I really use it alot!
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2008 : 05:40:29 AM
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| Oh yeah, excuse the dog/cat hair...it's just a requirement in our household. Anything "wool" instantly attracts it, even pincushions!!! :) |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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EmPaige
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Emily
Texas
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 8:10:48 PM
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that is adorable! thank you so much for posting it. i decided on cranberry liquor. but i may need to add this strawberry too. or i could i turn it into a cranberry? : )
"Wide open spaces...room to make the big mistakes."
http://wideopenspacesplease.blogspot.com/
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msjocee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Josie
Canyon Country
CA
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2008 : 4:09:13 PM
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I make candles by using the plain white tall ones in the clear glass jars (found at walmart for under a dollar) they are in the area that sells reglious candles. Than I use my xryon machine and run a vintage pic. through Holiday or any other kinda I like if you don't have a xyron use a good glue stick. Stick your image on than I use glitter glue pens to decorate the pic in certain areas and add ribbon around top.
Mom to wild boys: Miah(10), and Jakie(6)
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