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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What's everybody working on?  |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 20 2005 : 05:39:28 AM
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| Oh, Judes! Put me on your gifting list! What great stuff!!! |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2005 : 10:05:40 AM
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Making Truffles and Chocolate covered Cherries for friends. I will be making party favor boxes to put them in.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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onequiltychick
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Kelly
Fairfield
WA
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2005 : 2:32:59 PM
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... baking cookies, sewing little old-fashioned looking clothespin bags, making log cabin quilted pincushions (so far I've made 24 of them!), baking small loaves of bread for my co-workers, and I made a pair of flannel boxers for my DH. It's "Ford Trucks" fabric and he'll flip when he sees them! I can hardly wait 'til Christmas!
Kelly |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2005 : 2:49:23 PM
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It's often said that we'd like to bottle up the energy of a child. Well, I say, let's bottle up all y'all's energy and we'll make millions of bucks!
I'm doing a lot of the same things y'all are....baking, sewing, cooking, crocheting, crafting, etc.... Nothing really unique here, except, Christmas morning won't have many presents because we are awful about not wanting to wait to give things to each other. So, we've already been spreadin' the love. The rest of my week will actually be pretty restful.
Blessings!
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Judes
True Blue Farmgirl
156 Posts
Jude
OH
USA
156 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2005 : 3:35:38 PM
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That's so funny, Catherine! I'm familiar with the type. My DH is very into surprises, and I am terrible at them...so as part of his gift I am not telling him what I got him for Christmas. Thing is....he is so used to me spoiling the surprises, that he thought I was being a scrooge by saying no to certain things. ( For instance, I told him no tree in the living room, because I was going to surprise him with a 12 foot tree in our garden. He thought I was just being grumpy when I said I didn't want a tree this year...ruined that surprise) He has spooiled almost all of his surprises because I am trying so hard to keep them a secret. I got mine early, a new Singer. Woohoo! But the way I look at it...aw what the heck....let it be Christmas all month!
Katie-ell....Email me your address & I'll send ya something!
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Edited by - Judes on Dec 20 2005 3:36:31 PM |
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jenny louise
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
jennifer
cass city
MI
USA
166 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 02:38:47 AM
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My goodness, you are all so inspiring! The nummies sound wonderful and i think i will take a stab at the cheese ball you make aunt jenny. I have been making them at work for the seniors but a simplified version. They love them also. After cooking for 150 folks every day it is hard to get motivated to come home and do more, but i think i will.
My son was home for a week and made a wonderful boot/shoe shelf with a sunken top that holds gloves and hats. I have been looking for something to alleviate the continuous pile of shoes and boots by the front door, and my hubby bought the wood, and dear austin built it. Best christmas present he could have gotten for me!
Judes, your cookies sound wonderful! Mmmmm! I have already gained two pounds from the goodies all around since thanksgiving!
jenny louise |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 06:15:09 AM
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Yesterday a neighbor bought us a sweet treat...it is cookie dough in a "gladware" type container with baking instructions. Neat idea. I remember years ago doing that with sugar cookie dough (this one was choc chip) and making it into a roll and rolling in colored sugar and wrapping it in saran wrap or waxed paper to give slice and bake cookies to give ..they were pretty and you could make alot at once and just deliver the rolls all at once. Hadn't thouht about that one in years.
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette |
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 09:50:07 AM
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I'm working on a little quilted snowman wall hanging that I started last year and did not finish by Christmas. If all goes right I should finish it this evening. It has a snowman and a tree and mittens and hearts and little birds and the moon and some stars at the top. Should turn out pretty nice.
Mary 
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. Wm. James |
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Snowden Cottage
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Mumsie
Valley
WA
USA
56 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2005 : 1:47:42 PM
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Julia V., ....consider yourself (gently) kicked..I know you can take up the knitting again..I know how well you do other things. I have been knitting "fun fur" scarves for my 2 (grown) daughters and a hat for me..and using up some cotton yarn for dishcloths (stocking stuffers and gift exchanges)..pretty basic..but didn't have time for the projects I wanted to do..socks for everyone. Made some more lotion (today) and soap (September) for gifts, too.
Live simply... Love deeply...Hope forever! |
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2005 : 3:20:31 PM
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Here's what I have been working on..............
Mary
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. Wm. James |
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McKenzie Mist
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Bev
Walterville
Oregon
USA
41 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2005 : 6:23:42 PM
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| Mary, I love your wall hanging! It's so fun to read of all the different projects everyone is working on. Busy hands! I've been knitting like crazy this month on a shawl for my sister. The pattern is called a Turkish stitch; reminds me a little of a salmon net made out of bulky yarn - LOL The yarn is a beautiful varigated midnight blue/teal/flecks of purple. I think I'm about 3/4 of the way done so my hands will be flying over the next few days! Happy stitching everyone! |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2005 : 10:20:46 AM
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Thanks, Mumsie for the kick! I asked one of the ladies at church to spend time with me to get me knitting again. So after the Christmas season...
Making more chocolate goodies for Christmas dinner guests.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2005 : 07:32:55 AM
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Hey Julia....did you start spinning yet? Weren't you going to borrow a wheel and give it a go?? I got mine repaired and have been giving it a try - going to take a class in January. Can't wait!
Julia
BlueApple Farm |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2005 : 7:08:59 PM
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Hi Julia, Yes, I finally have the afore mentioned spinning wheel. As I go it before Christmas, I haven't had a real opportunity to spin yet. I am hoping to get to it very soon. I heard that there is an older couple here in town who both spin. I plan on giving them a call this week to see if they will give me a couple lessons to get me going.
Mumsie C, you'd be proud of me as I made a couple crocheted dish clothes today while Dale was looking at cars. They made me think of you, as I remember you making them, way back when. I think I got the bug! Now, once I learn to spin... thanks for the kick!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2005 : 05:14:29 AM
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| As a person who couldn't sew her way out of a paper bag, let me tell you how gratefully these gifts from the heart will be received. My daughter makes beautiful things, and has a real talent for it. My mom used to make lovely things too, but alas the talent seems to skip a generation sometimes. Anyway, I love to read of your projects, and I'm grateful to be on the receiving end from time to time. There's nothing else quite like it. |
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Snowden Cottage
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Mumsie
Valley
WA
USA
56 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2005 : 06:59:52 AM
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I am very proud of you Julia...glad I could "kick" ya into gear!! I am almost obsessed with knitting right now and all things "wool"..yarn and fabric. I went to Value Village yesterday with a friend..and found a (big)"vest" made out of awesome yarn..that someone never finished..for 99 cents..brought it home and took apart and have several nice balls of some fabulous yarn!! That's one way to fill my yearning! I have also been kinda collecting wool shirts and skirts, etc. for fabric for some homespun type projects that are bouncing around in my head. Anyway..don't stop now! Mumsie C.
Live simply... Love deeply...Hope forever! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2005 : 10:24:33 AM
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I am knitting on a ear flap cap for one of kids..I promised them all one so whoever claims it when I am done will get it...I have this one and two more to do.
I knitted gobs of dish cloths for gifts and was delighted that my sister sent me two that she had knitted for me. What fun. I hardly ever keep any for myself! I love to recieve homemade gifts and I try to only give them to people who appreciate them.
I am loving hearing about all your projects. I am itching to do some spinning. I have bags of wool ready to wash in the laundry room waiting, and tubs of wool all washed and ready too, so I need to just get going!! I waited until after Christmas but now I am ready. I got the girls mini sewing machines for Christmas and promised to help them get started though, so I guess it will be a couple days..but I can dream of fiber fiber fiber!!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2005 : 3:18:47 PM
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I am with you Aunt Jenny, I am ready to spin. I even found some big spools of wool thread at the thrift store. It is natural color and is fairly thin so I want to ply them together and then dye them. I am a fiber/textile farmgirl!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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McKenzie Mist
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Bev
Walterville
Oregon
USA
41 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2005 : 11:25:32 PM
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Ohhhh, I love to hear others' excitement about fiber projects! I, too, love all things fiber: spinning, knitting, felting, and beginning in January I am going to learn how to use my table loom so hopefully will add weaving to my list of fiber joys.
Julia, I'm anxious to hear what you do with your wool thread. How fun! Keep us posted, okay?
Blue Apple, keep me posted on your spinning lessons! |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2005 : 12:43:22 PM
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A friend stopped by last night. She was wearing a flted hat her sil made her for Christmas. It was so cute. I have never felted before but want to learn. I have shrunk old wool sweaters before, on purpose, for using for craft projects, but never knitted and then felted. Gotta learn.
Mumsie, when next you are down this way for your annual trip, we can knit and have tea.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2005 : 1:38:53 PM
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today I have been embroidering some little sayings on some tea dyed muslin to make little "pin pillows". I love to embroider and with my stop and start days while the kids are home from school this week it seems the best project to be working on. I may get some sewn up and stuffed tonight when they all go to bed. Whew. I sat last night and thought of little things to embroider on them.
making felt is something I want to learn to do this year! I said that last year too..but really..this is the year~~
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ |
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Snowden Cottage
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Mumsie
Valley
WA
USA
56 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2005 : 2:27:19 PM
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Julia..in the recent Interweave Knits "Crochet It" mag..there is a project for a rug, chair pad, and coasters that are made to be crocheted then "felted".. they (the coasters) are on my list for a great gift idea..gonna work a bunch up and put them in my "gift trunk"..where they await being given for b-days, showers, Christmas, etc. I could copy the pic and instructions and send them to you..??
I'm looking forward to that tea and knittin..LW'n this spring! Mumsie
Live simply... Love deeply...Hope forever! |
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GardenWitch
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Michelle
Gaston
OR
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2006 : 3:46:57 PM
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Oh knitting! My enthusiasm is bordering on obsession! I just found a source of 100% Alpaca yarn from animals that are raised really close to my home. The best part is it isnt' dyed--they keep the wool from each alpaca separate and he shades range from deep chocolate brown through taupe and tan to a pale ivory and it's soooooo soft. I'm very much a beginner though, so I have been using inexpensive synthetic stuff to learn on ... but as my skills are growing I want to start making delicious scarves. My friend and I have a small crafts business and I dream of finding lots of sources of local yarn to makes scarves, hats, wraps, bags out of ... and I'm thinking of knitting little cell phone bags with shoulder straps, I think they'd be cute!
Right now I'm knitting this adorable pixie-ish scarf, I took a pattern for a trivet that involves sort of triangular sections with zig-zag edges, and adapted it by ommitting a row of stitches so the triangles flip-flop on their way up the scarf, and it has a zig-zag edge. I'm using purply variegated cotton yarn and it's SO cute! My partner's little girl is coveting it!
Loooooooove knitting .... |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2006 : 9:36:36 PM
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I am starting to have the same obsession. I learned to knit as a girl in 4H, but have been relearning. I have always loved textiles and such so the thought of having skeins of wool all over the house... I want to get a fleece and go through the whole process. I have a friend who is going to help me get started. I can't wait. Then I will be busy like you Michelle!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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CelticCoyote
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Heather
Illinois
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 5:17:13 PM
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Me too, me too! I've been crocheting for several years, and am fairly good at it, if I do say so myself.  I tried knitting before Christmas, not really understanding the amount of time required for a beginner. It frustrated me when I realized I'd learned the knit stitch incorrectly, so I abandoned it in favor of more suitable Christmas gift projects, but I've recently picked it up again & re-taught myself, and omg! It's sooo much fun! I'm not working on any particular project right now, but I am practicing the heck out of my stitches, and when I feel competent enough, I'll make a ribbed scarf in Cascade 220 (a lovely shade of green...can't remember the name offhand, though). I've got tons of yarn & projects waiting for me, ranging from a hat in Baby Grande Alpaca to a rollneck sweater in Cascade 220 Pistachio.  Yarn is fun! |
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