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Stitching & Crafting Room: What are you working on today?? |
MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7047 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7047 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2020 : 12:41:12 PM
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Grace, I agree lol! She is starting to look less and less like Dumbo! It’s amazing how fast she has grown! I am thinking of finding a puppy paw print fabric and making her a blanket of her own.
Krista |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6624 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6624 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2020 : 07:44:22 AM
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Today, I finished my little knitted Spring hat and I posted it as a Spring giveaway. if you are interested go to the Holidays link here at MJF and sign up!!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018 |
Edited by - Red Tractor Girl on Apr 07 2020 07:48:58 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7531 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7531 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2020 : 09:17:14 AM
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I’ve been working on face masks for the family and friends. These were for my son and his family - I used fabric with Star Wars, minions, old cars, colorful fish, and Hasbro, and one with chickens for my DIL.
The music one is just one I’ve made for Ed’s son’s family.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on Apr 07 2020 10:18:05 AM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2315 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2315 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2020 : 10:34:41 AM
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I've made some masks using 10 x 6 inch pieces of batik fabric as it has a tighter weave and fused wonderunder between that and white fabric. No pleats, just inserted 9 inch pieces of elastic in each of the side hems. Fast to make -- takes about 15-20 minutes. CDC has the basic pattern.
Judith
7932 Happiness is Homemade |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7531 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7531 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2020 : 10:47:28 AM
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I've found that the 6-7" elastic works for us; 9" elastic won't stay on our ears and gaps too much. I've used several different configurations of fabrics and elastic. Have another version I'm going to make today. My problem is I am running out of elastic and since we aren't going out to WalMart or grocery store except every 10-14 days, I can't get any more for a while. My husband is a nurse (retired now) and he prefers ties instead of elastic because he can adjust the fit better. So I will be making more but with ties.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7047 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7047 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2020 : 12:16:45 PM
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Linda, your masks look great. That’s so sweet of you to make your family masks.
Winnie, that’s a super cute hat! Definitely reminds me of Easter! I can’t believe Easter is already this weekend. This year is flying by already.
Yesterday I started working on some Easter block decorations. There was to many different parts that I didn’t finish. I got up this morning and added another layer of white paint. It’s looking like it will need another layer. For some reason my paint isn’t covering like I want it too. So in between painting layers I will work on some crochet.
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 10:08:59 PM
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I agree,, 6-7" elastic works best... I make the accordion folded masks... and it is a great way to use up fabric scraps... I leave an opening on top, to slip in a piece of pipe cleaner (for over the nose)... and the stitch all around the pipe cleaner...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7047 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7047 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2020 : 12:02:35 PM
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Beautiful table topper, Grace! And your owl is adorable!! I just showed it to Everleigh and she was excited. She says she likes the eyes lol. Love your PHD. I would say I have one of those too lol. I did get another bookmark made for one of my friends for her birthday. I will be getting it mailed out to her when ever I head to the post office next. I also started making a crochet scrunchie but didn’t get very far. I feel like I am all over the place with my crafting right now.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7047 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7047 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2020 : 12:04:23 PM
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Here is the bookmark! Forgot to share in my last post.
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2020 : 1:44:23 PM
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Oh Krista,, I hear ya.. my crafting & brain are all over the place! lol!
Luv your sweet book marker..
Tell Everleigh,, her Owl will be in the mail on Mom or Tues.. depending on which day I run out of coffee creamer! lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3105 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3105 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2020 : 10:42:00 AM
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Love the hat Winnie!!
Grace - do you sew all the yo-yo's together by hand? Love the owl!! I think one in purple would look even better LOL!!
Krista - that bookmark turned out great! I have some books for doilies but I have a very hard time with the crochet thread.
My crafting is all over the place too. I have fabric and patterns all over, a shawl started (crochet) - so what do I do.... make another mess LOL!! The picture uploader isn't working at the moment and I don't want to loose this post so I'll submit it and try the picture again in a bit.
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3105 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3105 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2020 : 10:52:52 AM
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There it worked! Any guesses what I'm trying to put together???
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2020 : 10:21:04 PM
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Heather,, are those 'hexis'??
yes, I sew all my yoyos and then hand stitch them together to make my topper...
like how it was so lose and floppy so I secured the layers with a bit of glue as well. I did sew the Owl together but I didn't ;
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7047 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7047 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2020 : 10:48:23 AM
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Oh Grace! You are so sweet! You didn’t have to send one to Everleigh!
Heather, I agree with you. Crocheting with thread is actually difficult. It’s small for my hands and starts to hurt them after awhile, but I love the look it creates.
I had a very productive weekend and I’m starting to feel better about my projects lol. I finished 3 projects and started on 3 more UFOs! Making progress lol!
My hanging Easter bunny!
My stackable bunnies
And my Harry Potter tie blanket
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3105 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3105 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2020 : 12:25:14 PM
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Love the bunnies Krista!! They're super cute!! The blanket just doesn't look the same without that cute puppy of yours using it LOL!!
Grace - I can't believe those yo yo's are all hand stitched together! What a job that must have been but it sure looks nice. Yup, those are hexies but I have no idea what I'm doing with them. I've never used them before. I had them all arranged to make some book marks but after I sewed one I decided not to make any more. It just didn't turn out like I thought it would. I've pinned lots of ideas just not sure how to go about it. Maybe I'll have a little time tomorrow to youtube some ideas. Any suggestions for something easy?
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2020 : 4:17:07 PM
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Heather, a couple of years ago I made 'mug rugs' with Hexis... I too am not real good at stitching them together... but I have seen vtg., quilts made from Hexis,, and they are just lovely...
Krista,, Miss Everleigh's Owl is on it's way... I am glad I was able to make one for her...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7047 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7047 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2020 : 3:17:25 PM
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Thank you Heather!
Grace, you seriously made my little Everleighs day! Her owl came today and since it was wrapped all pretty I told her it was a birthday present since her birthday is on Saturday! She was very excited and has carried it around all day. You truly are a blessing! Thank you for the bunny too. You do amazing work!
Yesterday was very eventful for me lol! Everleigh has officially decided she no longer wants to stay in her crib and will climb out numerous times during nap and bedtime. So I grabbed an old t shirt of my husband's and made her a toddler size sleep sack. I have NEVER made anything like this before. Sewing is hard and I made so many mistakes lol. You sewers are very talented. Needless to say she wasnt thrilled but I'm happy cause she never climbed out!
I also decided that since I dug out the sewing machine I would finish her blanket that has been pinned and cut for 2 years. That turned out much better!
I finally completed 2 UFOs.... took me long enough.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2020 : 11:25:09 PM
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Oh Krista,, so glad lil miss Everleigh loves her Owl...
A sleep sack,, what a great idea!
And good for you,, to roll up your sleeves and 'geter done'...on her lil blanket... Being a mommy is the best job!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2318 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2318 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2020 : 6:26:35 PM
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More masks finished today. I have made masks for everyone in my family and now my mom has me making them for her friends in her retirement community.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7047 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7047 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2020 : 1:01:48 PM
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Thank you Grace! I really want to get caught up on my UFOs this year. I’m running out of room to store them lol!
Great job Julie! That is so very sweet of you. It’s amazing how many masks have been made so far.
Krista |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2315 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2315 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2020 : 1:47:20 PM
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I can't access any page in this thread past page 255 :-( It's been very disappointing.
Judith
7932 Happiness is Homemade |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2315 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2315 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2020 : 1:48:19 PM
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I can't even tell if my messages are showing up
Judith
7932 Happiness is Homemade |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3950 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3950 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2020 : 7:49:20 PM
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I have a different problem. When I go to this thread, I am placed on page one with nothing else showing. I have to click and the pages drop down and scroll down to the last page to see anything.
Marie Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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