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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Milkin' Cushion for Aunt Jenny  |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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 Posted - Feb 02 2006 : 06:08:47 AM
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Go check out the post about Aunt Jenny's cow, Mona. It's the one with the updated pics on Jan 21. Some gals started talkin' about having a baby shower for the coming calf.
I mentioned making a milkin' cushion for Jenny. I'll make the first one and provide the cushion. All you have to do is make a removeable, washable cover for it. Add all your own distinct creativity to it. Jenny will be sure to be milking in style and to get a chuckle and a warmth in her heart when she uses the cushion.
The dimensions are a 12 x 12 square pillow cushion with about 4 inches in thickness.
Post her when it's ready to be sent. And post a pic, too, if you can!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
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Posted - Feb 09 2006 : 11:35:02 AM
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What a cool idea, Catherine!!! I'm no sewer, but I sure can appreciate having a cushion when you're hand milking twice a day!
Cyndi
Joshua 24:15
Ol 'MacDonald has nothing on us!
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SmallTownGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rose
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2006 : 2:42:05 PM
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| How sweet, did you make one already Cajungal? Could you post a photo of it? Thanks |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2006 : 3:19:25 PM
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I'd love to make one! What a great idea! Way to go on making the cushion...I wish we knew whether to be thinking "pink" or "blue!"
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Feb 18 2006 : 06:23:31 AM
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Thought I'd bring this post back up to the top since Mona should be birthin' that baby soon. I wanted to pass the idea along for more cushion cover makers!
I've finished one cushion and have taken a pic. but haven't developed them yet or gotten a cd. I know, I need to get a digital camera and move up to the real world.
I thought of a really crass poem:
Here's a place for you to sit
While you pull on Mona's t.....
I think I'm gonna clean it up and embroider a second cushion cover:
Here's a place for your seat
While you milk Mona's teat.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2006 : 08:45:02 AM
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I would love to 'shower' Jenny---So I am off to Joann's soon to get the inner part and then I will be sewing- I am thinking of doing some patchwork...
Hooray for Mona!
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2006 : 08:57:26 AM
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Oh Ok- I do not need the cushion part- just the cover...I will see what I come up with and hopefully it works. This should be a snap, so basically I am making a square pillow case with an over lapped slit in the back for the cushion...Catherine is it 12 by 12 flat or bigger before you insert the cushion?
Rebekka |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2006 : 10:41:45 AM
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Catherine -- you're on a roll today! Could you give the dimensions of your cushion?
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
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Feb 18 2006 : 5:38:12 PM
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Hi girls,
The cushion is a 12 x 12 square pillow...standard kind bought at WalMart. The lofitness of it is about 4 inches, but in time may decrease a bit. So, I cut my fabric right at 14 1/2 inches square and sewed it up with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, making the finished cover 14 x 14. I did an overlap on the back and added a couple of ties at the corners in case jenny wanted to tie it down. It would be okay to do one as small as 13 x 13.
The one I've finished is a deep country red with a French country print of two sisters skipping along. I think there's some fancy name for the print, but I can't remember. I figured I'd do a nice one before I do one that has a silly poem on it.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2006 : 6:38:06 PM
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Is it toile?
Toile fabrics originated in the late 1700s. They are known for their large pictoral repeats on a plain background. They each tell a story. From france.
I just love toile prints- usually a one color design with ivory behind.
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2006 : 6:43:59 PM
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You girls are too much fun!
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2006 : 8:33:55 PM
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I have some black and cream toile that is decorator weight fabric. That would hold up well. I'll get busy on a cover tomorrow. If I don't do the the toile I'll probably have to do something in pink -- LOL. Seems like every piece of fabric I own is some shade of pink.
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
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Feb 19 2006 : 2:33:55 PM
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Yes, it is toile!! Thanks for the reminder!!
I'll be picking up my picture and picture disc tomorrow. I'll learn how to post pics and post the one of the cushion.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 4:26:03 PM
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Thanks so so much Catherine for the wonderful toile cushion cover and cushion..they are just adorable...and to RebekkaMae too for the cute cute cute pink patchwork cover!! You guys are just so sweet!! I am sure I will have the best dressed milking stool ever!! I LOVE them both!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Mar 14 2006 : 04:53:19 AM
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Jenny, so glad you like them. I received your thank you note....you're just so sweet!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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