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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Jan 29 2006 : 9:31:05 PM
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Let me know when you can make it, Jenny, and I'll meet you there! If you could spare a whole day, we can hit Handmaiden, Pipers and the Morman Handcrafts store. Woo hoo! Maybe Stuie'd make us some lunch, too.
Happy Wishes! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2006 : 9:39:11 PM
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THAT would be wonderful. Guess I will have to wait until after Mona calves..if she ever does!!! I could get up early..milk her before the kids go to school and then leave as early as possible and still have at least a few hours up that way once I get there...dang....I wish there was an EASY button for driving 2 or 3 hours distances...my downfall is that long drive each way..eats up all my time!!!! I will let you know..sounds like a great plan!!!!!
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/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 08:54:25 AM
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| I would love to do a yo-yo swap. Let me know if something gets going. |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 10:08:02 AM
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Frannie
Your yo yo quilts are great, where did you find them? and where do you keep all your finds, cabin means somewhat small doesn't it? or is it more LIKE the ponderosa cabin? I made about 20 more yo yo's yesterday, cut out a bunch of circles this morning. Also ordered that book you talked about in one of your sites. The seven seasons farm. book one and two I ordered. MAILED YOUR TABLECLOTH THIS MORNING.
YOUR FRIEND
NANCY JO
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 10:36:30 AM
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Frannie,
I would like to do a yo-yo swap. I already have a lot done. Sounds like fun.
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
287 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2006 : 11:47:15 AM
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I've designated an orphan plasticware lid as my new yo-yo template. I wrote YO-YO on it so DH won't pitch it. I haven't started cutting them out yet (seems a bit rediculous to start ANOTHER new project with everything I have to do to get ready for the move) but I'm going to stick it in with my scraps so it will be easy for me to find when I get a change to make some. What a great way to use up those itty scraps I always have.
Bramblestitches Store: www.bramblestitches.etsy.com
My blog: http://bramblestitches.blogspot.com/ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2006 : 2:06:14 PM
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in rummaging through some laces and linens last night .. i discovered this teeny little dolly yo-yo quilt i made a couple years ago ...
these little yo's are one inch each .. there are 7 across and 8 down. great for a little dolly bed.
about our yo-yo swap .. how's about we try and get 20 of us to do this .. and do ONE yo for each .. that should be somewhat manageable .. and let's say they all be in EARTHY tones .. let's find something in NATURE .. and then find a pattern (rather than plain fabric) that is this shade .. can be spring flowers .. daffodils .. spring leaves .. soft shades of green .. the bark of a tree .. any herb or garden flower .. ANYTHING nature ... and of course, describe what inspired your fabric choice .. and a picture would be great too! ... and ANNIE T .. hows about if you measure that plastic lid of yours and tell us it's diameter .. how many inches across .. so we can each draw one for ourselves. (oh .. if we don't get TWENTY .. we can adjust and do this in groups of ten of us that make two yo's for each of us) .. etc. etc. .. if we get more than twenty .. we girls can figger out how to adjust for that too .. so that we each get 20 yo's .. then .. let's each of us add a 'border' .. and share what our teensy little table topper looks like .. we could plan this for the month of APRIL .. but could get a head start on them soon's we get that measurement.
soooooo .. just post HERE if you would like to do the "YO" sampler swap .. and i'll pull the names together and let you know who to send to. what sayeth thou?
True Friends, Frannie |
Edited by - CabinCreek-Kentucky on Feb 03 2006 2:13:44 PM |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2006 : 2:45:17 PM
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fRANNIE
OK WITH ME.
NANCY JO |
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2006 : 4:25:43 PM
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2006 : 4:38:57 PM
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Me too. Now I just have to learn how to do them.
Happy Wishes! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2006 : 5:32:48 PM
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Me too..that will get me going on it and I LOVE the idea of a farmgirl table mat for the middle of my kitchen table. great idea!!
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/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
Edited by - Aunt Jenny on Feb 03 2006 9:43:41 PM |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2006 : 8:31:02 PM
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the only thing left to decide is whether or not we want to 'turn' those little round edges before sewing our gathering thread .. or do we want them more 'rustic' by NOT turning the edges under. (goes a LOT faster that way). let's talk about it and decide .. and all go with the 'majority' .. they should all be consistent though.
xo
True Friends, Frannie |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2006 : 09:02:09 AM
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THE ONES Iam doing now are rustic, but I can go either way, so what ever you all decide is fine.
NANCY JO |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2006 : 09:09:31 AM
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I like the turned edges, too.
Patricia
Happy Wishes! |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
287 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2006 : 10:31:43 AM
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I've been turning my edges. I think they'll last longer that way, since the thread will be going thru 2 layers of fabric, and not be on a raw edge.
My "lid" yo-yo template measures 4.5 inches in diameter (from edge to edge). I really like the size yo-yo I end up with. Not too tiny to make life miserable, but not to big to be hokey-looking. :)
Bramblestitches Store: www.bramblestitches.etsy.com
My blog: http://bramblestitches.blogspot.com/ |
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2006 : 10:46:50 AM
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This is part of my collection from 'Aunt Thelma'
If you didn't see my history with "Aunt Thelma' Here's the link.
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2335&whichpage=3
This yoyo sampler she made in High School "Home-ec" class. I think it would be fun to add to it.
Oh Yes and add me to the Yo sampler exchange!
Theresa |
Edited by - farmgrlchick on Feb 04 2006 10:49:05 AM |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2006 : 11:00:31 AM
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2006 : 8:30:07 PM
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I have a vintage pattern from a 1953 Family Circle magazine for a clown doll made from the yo yo's if anyone is interested.That would be a cute way to use your yo yo's also.This pattern uses 52 yo yo's 3 inches across (finished size) for the arms and legs, and 13 5 inch yo yo's for body.
I can copy and email it to any one who wants it. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2006 : 1:58:15 PM
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I was cleaning and organizing my sewing room today and found an article I had clipped from Sew News magazine on making yo yo's. If anyone would like a copy please email me with your address and I'll send it out.
Mine is just a little old fashioned garden where the flowers come together to praise the Lord, and teach all who look upon them to do likewise.
-- Celia Thaxter
http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - therusticcottage on Feb 05 2006 1:58:56 PM |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2006 : 2:06:56 PM
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I'd like a copy, Kay. Thanks.
Happy Wishes! |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2006 : 2:58:17 PM
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thanks annie .. 4.5 inches it will be! we'll do it in groups of TWENTY and we'll make ONE 'yo' in 'nature' colors .. ha! that is just about color i do believe! but remember .. you have to post to all of us the 'inspiration' for the fabric you choose.
when we're ready to 'officially' sign-up .. i'll post a new heading "Yo-Yo Table Topper Swap" and have you each e-mail me .. somehow's or other, i'll collect all your addresses and e-mail them to everyone. p.s. if we have more (or less) than twenty .. we'll figger it out when the time comes.
True Friends, Frannie |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2006 : 3:30:03 PM
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I just measured the lid to the pint size sour cream container in my fridge..just the right size...hooray..I know you all will easily find a lid that size!!!
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/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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