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*Farmgirl Barter™:  Christmas 2010 - Project #1 ??????  |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
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 Posted - Dec 31 2009 : 8:46:41 PM
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Hi girls,
I like suggestion of having a project a month. Do you think one month will give you enough time to create several of the same item? If we get it together, we can make many and barter or swap some of them as Christmas gets closer.
Please help me with ideas for projects that are simple to create and do not cost too much money. As the next month gets closer, if anyone wishes to post the same type of heading as above and then post what our next project will be, that would be great. We are in this together, so I don't want you to feel that I am monopolizing this topic. If a certain month's project does not interest you, not a problem. Stay tuned, as maybe the next month's will.
For January I am going to make pot pinchers or oven mitts. Is this something you would enjoy making and giving as presents? Here are a couple of pictures I found of styles I like. I am trying to steer away from the normal oven mitt and am going to use the Insul-Bright to make sure they are safe. I also am going to make them with everday prints, not holiday specific. This way they can be used throughout the year. (I'm funky like that)
So, please give me feedback if this type of thread is something that would interest you. We can post pictures as we work in order to share our progress. I personally like posting pictures 'cause then it shows you all that I am actually working on my projects and not flaking. 
Have a good day!
Michelle
Farmgirl #760
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2009 : 9:14:26 PM
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What is Insul-Bright? Looks like a good idea.
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
Watkinsville
GA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 04:56:56 AM
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Count me in I think thats a great idea!!
Tina
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Moodene
True Blue Farmgirl
353 Posts
Nadine
Devers
Texas
USA
353 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 05:34:55 AM
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This sounds cool to me..I am following..
Love me like I am. farmgirl #801
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 06:13:47 AM
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I really like the ones in the Hot Stuff picture. I agree with you Michelle. If you are going to make something kind of ordinary, at least make it interesting with a different design. However before I can commit to this month's theme, how many hot pads will we need to make? I have another project in the works and want to make sure I have time to devote to both. Thank you for putting this together, Michelle, it sounds like an awesome idea!
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 06:35:41 AM
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Melanie,
This is not a swap. I had posted another thread on here regarding wishing to make more christmas presents for 2010 and coming up with ideas. (I can create, but severly lack in the idea arena). There were many ladies who posted and said they were in the same boat.
How many you make is up to you. I was just thinking that if you had the time and made extras that you could swap/barter some of them, but it is not required.
Susan,
Insul-Bright is a hot pad filler (batting) with reflective metals that reflect hot or cold and won't break down when washed. At our Joann's they carry it by the package or off the bolt.
Have a good day!
Michelle
Farmgirl #760
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - Futters on Jan 01 2010 10:18:51 AM |
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ijjie
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Joan
Knoxville
TN
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 07:14:04 AM
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Happy New Year Everyone!
Great way to use up some of my fabric scraps. Count me in!
Joan
One of the joys of life are friends! They take you as you are! |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 08:06:05 AM
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I've already got my notebook page started first idea is in it, THANK you. Now
to start making. I made the pot pinchers for a pot holder swap and they aren't
that hard to do. Happy New Year Everyone. Toni |
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 09:05:48 AM
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Like this idea thanks!
Sue Feely
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 09:34:06 AM
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This is a great idea. I have always had pot holder troubles though. Is there something just as safe that I could use inside the pot holder rather than insul brite? It is a tad on the expensive side for me right now, but maybe Walmart carries an alternative?
Thanks for sharing Michelle! I love this idea and no better time to start on next years Christmas things than right now! (Then you're not like me and starting in November with handmade gifts and rushing around til the last minute to come up with and make things.)
hugs,
Jess
People are like stained-glass windows.
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guerin
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
Jennifer
Shandon
Ohio
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 10:37:50 AM
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I think this sounds awesome, but can anyone give me a dummies version instructions? or maybe a link to some dummy version instructions. i can sew just fine, but i am not good at looking at a picture and figuring it out.
Thanks for the idea :) |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 11:08:22 AM
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How many layers of Insul-Bright do you use in a pot holder?
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 11:17:50 AM
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Nice Idea Michelle - I have used the Vanilla House patterns and like them (hot stuff). I came away from Christmas this year with the desire to make more gifts and to start earlier - Pot Holders sound like a great place to start. I have so many people that I like to do gifts for that it would be great to have stuff like this that could be ready "just in case"
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 11:32:15 AM
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I had a hard time finding this post again after the initial one. I kept looking under the sewing section. Are all of the ideas going to be under Farmgirl Barter or under Sewing? Will the ideas be listed separately? I think this is a great topic.
Thanks, Tina
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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vtstevens
True Blue Farmgirl
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Virginia
Woodinville
WA
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 12:25:49 PM
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Hey Michelle. I totally love your idea of having a focused "project a month," and those of us who can, make extras to barter with each other to stockpile gifts for next year. Count me in, too.
A suggestion for next month, perhaps, is a "take along" sewing kit (or knitting, or crocheting). They are so cool, and wonderful as gifts, just like your oven mitts.
Happy New Years! virginia
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 2:02:44 PM
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I'd like to follow along with this. I am already starting a set of embroidered dishtowels. So this plan would fit in with my current New Year's gift plan!!
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1692 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 3:48:25 PM
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Michelle, This sounds really great. A project a month. Pot pinchers(Potholders) is a great idea. So does the dishtowels and the sewing kits. I was thinking about making alot of ornaments for a project for a month. Another cute idea is to make a small or medium wreath with a theme. Do one for a friend that likes to garden: attach gardening tools seeds etc. or a sewing wreath. These are really cute. Just some ideas.
Hugs,
Laurie
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 7:57:20 PM
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Guerin - Here is an instructional page I found. http://www.savvyseams.com/apt/mitts.php#finger
Hope it helps.
Countryroads - I use one layer of Insul-Bright and double layers of fabric.
Doglady - I hope to keep it under the barter section, but they may move it on us. We will have to see. Also, I would like to see us use seperate threads for each month's project.
Have a good day!
Michelle
Farmgirl #760
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 06:54:41 AM
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Michelle, thank you! I have been wanting to make some hot pads for a while but wasn't sure how much to use. I guess I can get busy now :)
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 07:01:14 AM
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I've been crocheting up a bunch of dishcloths. I really started doing that with the thought of starting an etsy store, but I like this idea way better.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 08:35:19 AM
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Oh!! Forgot to tell you that Joann's has their McCall's patterns for 99 cents. Not sure how long the sale is, but I picked myself up several for crafts. I purchased M5903 which has various potholder patterns. Just keeping ya informed.
Have a good day!
Michelle
Farmgirl #760
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - Futters on Jan 02 2010 08:38:14 AM |
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 09:23:02 AM
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Michelle great idea! I will be following along with you. Will you post a new topic for each project or will you keep them all in this topic line? I want to be able to track it. I have to get an apron made for my sister's birthday and then I will be making some of the pot holders. I got an apron from Lori for the Christmas apron swap that was the cutest and she sent me the pattern. It is called 'Four Corners Apron' from Vanilla House. My mom told me of a group that she was in many years ago before they had computers. They swapped addresses and did something like this but whoever was going to share the idea of the month would mail a copy of the pattern to everyone on the list. It was probably 60 years ago and she still talks about it and still has some of the patterns. I am sort of new to the internet and really appreciate when one of you posts a site that actually has the pattern and I don't have to search through a load of hooy to get to it.
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 11:05:51 AM
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This sounds wonderful, I love homemade gifts the best, I am not very good at making things but I put my heart into everything I try. I hope the snow clears up in a few days I'm going to Joannes and pick up a pattern. Thanks for the web site. I need hands on and pictures over written instruction. I really like this idea Michelle thanks for comming up with it.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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Kelly Wall
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Kelly
Apison
TN
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 5:17:49 PM
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This sounds like fun, I am going to try to make some, It will be nice to have this kind of stuff on hand for a gift, it seems everytime I turn around I need a gift for this or that.
Will we post what we have made?
Kelly
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 6:35:51 PM
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Michelle is it ok if I play too. Are we posting pics after we have done project. I like this idea too!!
Nothing better then being ready with gifts when needed.
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*Farmgirl Barter™: Christmas 2010 - Project #1 ?????? |
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Christmas 2010 - Project #1 ??????
