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lsarah
True Blue Farmgirl
256 Posts
Lori
Greenwood
Arkansas
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 09:49:49 AM
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Hi! Just found this thread - mind if I share?
I am working on a watch cap for one of my two sons for Christmas, then another one to start, both off of teeny-tiny sock yarn. Sure do look classic, though. I also have a top down knitted sweater in the works for teenage daughter, but it is looking doubtful that it will get finished before Christmas. Oh, and waaaaaayyyyy too many other projects planned that I want to start and finish before Christmas. :)
~Lori
She works with eager hands...Proverbs 31:13 http://www.sarahkatefibers.etsy.com www.sarahkatefibers.blogspot.com |
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MotherLodeBeth
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Beth
Calaveras County
California
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 9:12:16 PM
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Growing up we loved the stocking slippers with leather bottoms that we worn in the winter. Saw some I almost bought on L L Bean and then it dawned on me that I should get a cheap leather jacket at the thrift store for $5 and use the heavy wool socks I bought on sale ages ago and a make my own slipper socks. I deconstructed the jacket and will use the leader in other projects. But the sleeves alone gave me enough leather for six pairs of sock slippers. And being wool uppers I can easily hand wash these in Woolite and hang by the toes to dry, and they will last decades (trust me). Then kids and men in my family live in these come winter, because during good weather we only wear socks inside. Thus the wool keeps our feet warm in winter.
MotherLodeBeth
~Was born in the wrong era~ |
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MotherLodeBeth
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Beth
Calaveras County
California
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 9:19:48 PM
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Also took a bunch of well worn ratty looking 100% wool sweaters and made my own felt for projects. Its amazing what a person can do with stuff they already have around the house. Anyone remember story boards with felt as a kid? Even in this high tech age, young children love felt board stories, where they can also use their imagination.
MotherLodeBeth
~Was born in the wrong era~ |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 12:17:03 AM
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I finished a scarf for a friends daughter, started a new scarf for myself, making a knitted purse for a friend, and did some Christmas wrapping this morning. I like to wrap as I shop. I am always making Dish Clothes and Scrubbies, they are fun to pick up and work on during those times you need a break from your bigger projects. I am working on a huge stack of Christmas Cards...that I love to do each year. I keep the Post Office in business...I know I do! :+) Tis The Season to stay busy...fa la la la la la la la!
Christmas Blessings, `peggy
Farmgirl #1326 http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com http://www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com/PeggySmithsStudio.html#
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Prairie Gypsy
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Tammy
Wolford
North Dakota
USA
823 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 05:27:57 AM
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I'm currently working on a pair of socks for myself. My fiance told me whatever project I worked on had to be for me so I decided to use this last skein of sock yarn I bought last year and work on another pair. This is my 4th pair. I started knitting socks about a year ago and got the bug. I bought this yarn specifically becaused I loved the name, Nymphadora Tonks.
Farmgirl Sister # 2363 http://twilightburrough.blogspot.com/ Warren, MI
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 11:16:28 AM
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Tammy...shared your post with a Friend who loves to knick Socks too...she does the pair at one time method. But I know she will get a charge out of the name of your Sock Yarn and the picture.
I had a friend buy me 2 skeins of the most gorgeous yarn about 3 years ago...and I have always been saving it for a Special Project! But alas...I could never find anything Special Enough, so last night I put it with another yarn and started knitting myself a new scarf. And it is turning out beautiful. So even though scarfs are pretty 'everyday' accessorizing...I will still enjoy it much better than continually seeing the yarn in my yarn bin calling my name. This yarn is made in Italy and the brand is Lana Gatto and the yarn is "Crystal" and it is kind of a Raspberry colored yarn with Raspberry Metallic threads running through it too. Will post when I finish it...if my computer will allow me to. It is more temperamental than I am...most days! lol
Blessings, Peggy
Farmgirl #1326 http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com http://www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com/PeggySmithsStudio.html#
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
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Prairie Gypsy
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Tammy
Wolford
North Dakota
USA
823 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 1:24:04 PM
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PeggyAnn: I'm hoping to learn to knit both socks at the same time soon like your friend does. I've been told there's a bit of a learning curve to it. Who couldn't love a yarn named after a Harry Potter charecter. LOL
The yarn sounds yummy. I'm sure the scarf will be beautiful. Scarves are one thing I haven't knitted or crocheted in a long time. Once the kids got older and stopped losing them there wasn't as great of a need :O)
Farmgirl Sister # 2363 http://twilightburrough.blogspot.com/ Warren, MI
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
590 Posts |
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CCChristen
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Cynthia
Lockwood
CA
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 10:19:24 AM
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Today I am going threw old fabric and seeing what I have and get going on widdling it down. I just does'nt seem right to hold on to fabric for 15 years If anyone knows what I mean. So my mission is to use it up or share it and there is no new purchases til I get it under control. I am having so much fun. Line Shack Farmgirl #1570 Cynthia
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 03:49:01 AM
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Sharon, Really cute cards! I just love them.
Cynthia, My hat's off to you. I hate having to part with fabric. I inherited my grandmother's and mom's stashes. I made up some old flannel and holy cow what a difference in quality. I did let some of the single knit go to a friend -- aren't I generous!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 09:30:02 AM
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I just started cutting up some wool sweaters I had felted to make a blanket for my mom for Christmas. It's like putting together a puzzle. I think I am going to put some old clunky buttons on it too. I love the way that looks with the buttons.
I am also making afgans for my 2 daughters and their hubbies. And dish clothes. And I am going to make them both a recipe book with all our favorite recipes. My head is swimming thinking about all I still need to do before Christmas.
Y'all stay so busy. I don't know how everyone does it all.
Kris
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 2:50:36 PM
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Sharon...Beautiful Christmas Cards! Hey girlfriend...did you sign up to read the traveling book "Quilts from Heaven" that CJ is sending around? I just got my copy yesterday and I am really enjoying it; but I thought of both you and Darlene when I got it because you both quilt. Hope Marianne and Kristin got on the list too. It is a lovely and charming book. Just the right thing to sit down with a cup of tea or coffee and take mini-breaks from the Hustle and Bustle of The Holidays and do a little something for yourself. We have a month to read it but I will be done in a week or two during the busiest time of the year. So, you can tell it is a quick read.
Today, I helped out a lady that I don't know...who is trying to earn money to go see her son for Christmas. She was selling these beautiful Quilted Looking Christmas trees that she made...for only $20.00. It was a blessings for me and her. Except I have so little room to store decorations here in my Apartment. Will need to do some re-vamping after the Holidays.
Other than that and making some scarfs...I am doing nothing today! Merry Christmas Ladies!
blessings, ~peggy
Farmgirl #1326 http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com http://www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com/PeggySmithsStudio.html#
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
Edited by - LadyInRed on Dec 07 2010 2:54:04 PM |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 3:00:31 PM
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I am hand quilting a quilt for my son & fiance'. They are having a little girl......so pink & flowers!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
590 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 3:26:56 PM
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Thank you for the lovely Christmas card Peg. No ... I haven't signed up to read the "Quilts from Heaven" book. Where can I do that? Right now I'm trying to figure out something to put in a tiny round frame (1 5/8" across) for my daughter for Christmas. Maybe her initial embroidered or cross~stitched? Too small to do a patchwork unless ... UNLESS I make it a tiny crazy quilt with fance little stitches. Hmmmm. Any ideas farmgirls?
How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it. -G. Elliston
www.sharnymcclarny.etsy.com www.bobbinrobin.etsy.com www.sharnymcclarny.blogspot.com |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
590 Posts |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 5:42:37 PM
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Sharon...you ooze talent girl!!! I know if anybody could do it ... you can! Do you knit at all? Another thing I have seen is teeny-tiny beginnings of knitting (just about 10-12 rows) done on tooth picks. Then they leave the tooth pick in the knitting half way through the last row done and then they place a small seed bead at the bottom of each tooth pick...so it looks like a real knitting needle, leave a tail on the yarn and frame it. And of naturally the yarn is a real fine-fine yarn like an eye-lash yarn or a fine sock yarn. They are adorable! Probably would be way less work than the small quilting piece. Unless you don't know how to knit...then ya gotta go with what ya know!
Smiles, Peg
Farmgirl #1326 http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com http://www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com/PeggySmithsStudio.html#
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 5:51:06 PM
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Now that sanity has returned...been one of those days girls! I'm going to try to work of a few hand made Christmas ornaments...little felt stars with beading ( hopefully) I'm not a talented crafty person like so many of you, but I try real hard
Annika Farmgirl & sister #13 Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/ http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
590 Posts |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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Prairie Gypsy
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Tammy
Wolford
North Dakota
USA
823 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2010 : 05:54:49 AM
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Sweet quilt. It's almost an exact copy of the very first quilt I made but mine had a variation of the card trick instead of the 4th square you used with the points - and mine was in blue, pink, and white colors. Did you hand quilt it? Congrats on getting it done. You've done an excellent job on it.
Farmgirl Sister # 2363 http://twilightburrough.blogspot.com/ Warren, MI
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2010 : 1:53:47 PM
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Hi Tammy~ It's not quilted yet, but I do plan hand quilting. I took a beginner quilting class and this was the project the instructor had us do. I'm amazed I got this far! Usually I start stuff and never finish. :( But I've promised myself that as soon as Christmas is past I'm going to buy my backing, batting and binding and get 'er all done!
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/ Etsy~http://www.etsy.com/shop/theflourishingfinch
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kittykill
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Pam
Portland
or
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2010 : 2:15:12 PM
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Lots and Lots of pictures! These are a few things that I have been working on. Needlework and little wreath ornaments
The wreath for my door-my theme is gingerbread house
I made what felt like a million of these clay stars for garland but I love the way they look on the tree
www.fasterkittykill.blogspot.com
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2010 : 2:59:27 PM
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I haven't posted on here in a while, but I have been busy! I've been working on scarves, a baby blanket, and I found an easy crochet pattern for baby booties. I'm going to sell some things during farmers' market months. I'm really excited! I really think I've found my yarn passion through crochet. Over the next few days, I hope to make more things, as I recently had a knee surgery and am stuck sitting! Pam, your ornaments are so cute! God's and Holiday's Blessings, Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
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