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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 12:24:17 PM
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I don't always get to do the projects that I see in the Magazine (so many ideas, so little time!) but I did get a chance to make some of the dish drainer quilts that were in the June/July 2011 issue (page 74). I changed the pattern a bit. Here is what I did...
I had some micro-fiber towels that my daughter doesn't like the feel of so she won't use them. I figured I could put them to better use as dish drainer quilt backs. I didn't bother with batting because they are absorbent enough with just the towel on the back. So, I cut a piece of pretty fabric from my stash and quilted it with the towel. Then I added lace around the outside edge, just top-stitching it all the way around with a bit of a gather at the corners to avoid curling. I love them, and they are so pretty!
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 12:32:47 PM
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Here is a photo of my new dish drainer quilts!
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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embchicken
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Elaine
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emsmommy5
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Angie
Buckley
WA
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Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 4:52:17 PM
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Very cute. Gives me some great ideas for the dish drainer swap I am doing with other farmgirls this month!!!
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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CurlysQuilts
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Northeast Kingdom
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Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
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Port Orchard
Washington
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sidavis
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Susan
Vero Beach
Fl
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 05:59:18 AM
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Nice idea! I did one with the ruffle that is shown in the magazine but only did one that way. It's cute but my patience is limited. LOL
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1507 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 06:33:10 AM
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Sweet! I like the idea of using micro-fiber towels. I have some that I don't like either, so they are now going to be doomed for a better life on my counter.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 10:32:02 AM
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very nice! could also use some rick rack too if desired!
hoping to make some this weekend.
janiee
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AmethystRose
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Rosemary
Huntingdon
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2011 : 10:03:46 AM
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| The dish drainer quilts inspired me in a diferent direction. My flatware is kept on the counter in an old dishwasher cubby. I knit a small garter stitch rectangle in leftover cotton yarn to place under it. |
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2011 : 9:25:19 PM
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Carrie, those look great! I enjoyed making a few too. Love these fast projects!
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sidavis
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Susan
Vero Beach
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2011 : 06:19:43 AM
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Patty, Did you recieve your package yet?
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2011 : 2:48:09 PM
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| Carrie, darling dish drainer quilts and way cool idea using the microfiber cloths. Going to have to try that. But I'm not a lacy, frilly sort of person, so will have to come up with some other ideas to finish one off. Super great idea and can't wait to make some using the cloths. |
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 11:16:48 AM
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These are so cute. I really want to make a dish drainer quilt. I need to add it to my long list of projects!
Farmgirl Sister #37
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nin1952
True Blue Farmgirl
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Donna
Cedartown
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 1:56:22 PM
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Why didn't I think of that? Great idea. Next on my to-do list.
Donna
Donna Farmgirl Sister #1487
Wheather therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
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carolynann
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Carolyn
Branford
FL
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 8:44:58 PM
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I cut out 6 and finished two so far. My deviation is to alter the sizes to fit scrap pieces of low loft synthetic batting. I'll use the smaller one on the counter in our travel trailer. I'm thinking about pairing one with a matching apron to use for Christmas gifts.
At home on the banks of the beautiful Suwannee River in North Florida |
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sidavis
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Susan
Vero Beach
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 06:23:48 AM
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Great idea! Our travel trailer is the only place I don't have a dish quilt - YET.
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2011 : 06:01:12 AM
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Carolyn, I find that batting can be sewn together to make larger pieces to fit my needs. I just lay them next to each other and stitch into one and then the other from the bottom to the top. That way, when you draw the thread tight they just butt up to one another and make no noticable seam. Just don't pull the thread too tight and make it bunch up.
Have fun making your quilts!!
Carrie
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 5:59:46 PM
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Carrie,
Those are adorable! I really like the idea of using the towel instead of the batting. Of course, I haven't made any yet so I don't know which is quicker to dry, the towel or the ones with the batting. But I think you have done a great job of coming up with a way to use what you have already on hand.
~Denise
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 1:10:30 PM
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Denise-
I find that the micro-towels dry fairly quickly so that has not been a problem for me. They are super absorbent, too, so they really do their job well!
Carrie
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
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Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 10:14:10 PM
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Carrie,
Definitely going to give these a try. I have been thinking about making them since the first time I saw them in the magazine. I am going to be away this week but when I come back I am going to head up to the sewing room for sure!
Thanks for the idea of the towels too!
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 05 2011 10:15:51 PM |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 05:03:12 AM
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They are so cute and a good idea. Thanks for sharing!
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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OGGFarmJess
Farmgirl at Heart
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Jessy
Ivins
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 8:50:38 PM
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| Using the micro-fiber towels for a backing is such a good idea! |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2011 : 07:57:40 AM
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Can anyone send me the pattern for the dish drainer quilt? Of all the MJF magazines I have that is the ONLY one I can't find! I Wanted to sew one up today and so far I've spent most of the morning trying to figure out where my magazine is with the instructions in it! Agh!!! Help!!
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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