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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 06:33:30 AM
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anyone sewing anything fun and wonderful these days? tell us all about it! (i'm mostly making dolls!) xo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
1122 Posts |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 07:01:35 AM
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I'm with you Erin. I still have some catching up to do around the house. But when I'm done- I have an apron waiting to be cut out!! I can't wait. It's my incentive to get this house cleaned up ASAP!!
Karin |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 07:36:10 AM
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I just finished this apron last night:
It's for my sister-in-law-to-be (wedding is next Saturday, we leave tomorrow!). I just got an invitation to her bridal shower and to my horror, it was a lingerie shower invitation! I had already started making this apron for her so I decided that...well...couldn't an apron be lingerie? I mean, I'm not saying she has to wear anything underneath! :)
Thanks again to all of the wonderful Farmgirls who helped me out in my "how does my sewing machine work?" post. After lots of seam-ripping and tension adjusting, I finally got it right! (Just don't look very closely at this photo...)
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 08:04:58 AM
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I'm working on Christmas presents. I thought hand monogramed pillow cases for my three (grown) kids would be nice this year so I bought beautiful 600 count cases (for $12 at Linens 'n things with a coupon, heh heh) and have been deciding on the right pattern. I'm hoping they'll be heirlooms. I'm also embroidering towels with Tuscan farm scenes, and working on an Art Nouveau cat Christmas X-stitch that I've been working on annually for about 6 years. Maybe this year I'll get it done!
Come visit my Etsy store at www.chezPatricia.etsy.com
Farmgirls do it organically! |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 08:07:56 AM
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| Catherine in Minnesota -- I just love those prints you chose! Aprons can be lingerie -- especially when cooking a great meal is a kind of seduction, hee hee. |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 08:09:39 AM
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| Patricia - I love the idea of the hand monogrammed pillowcases. May have to copy your idea for my sisters' gifties this year. Are you doing white on white? |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 08:14:49 AM
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I know, aren't they fun? I couldn't resist. I was at Joann's buying fabric for something else when a woman had these prints at the cutting table. I just about flipped, I loved them so much! I didn't have a project in mind so I went home, not allowing myself to buy yardage (it was tough!). But then the idea for an apron (actually two, there is another bride in September) hit me in the middle of the night and I ran back the next day. 'Course, I went back 15 minutes before closing time and couldn't find the bolts anywhere. Have you ever asked fabric store employees to help you find a particular bolt of fabric just before closing on a Friday night ("it's really distinctive, I swear, it's a big, mod, floral print...")? Luckily, they were in good spirits and there were a couple who were willing to run around the store with me! Fun!
(Glad you agree on the lingerie thing, I was a little unsure about my "stretch" but am not about to go out and buy something from Victoria's Secret for my new sister-in-law! I'm far too practical for that.) :)
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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berries
True Blue Farmgirl
475 Posts
gloria g
Florida
USA
475 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 09:50:00 AM
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Hi girls, I'm a quilter so I am always piecing, sewing, quilting and also make pillow cases! I also make little strawberry emery's for your pins and needles. I love reading what everyone makes, and like to know if they sell them. I'm always looking for nice handmade gifts to share too!
Thanks, gloria g. Richards, TX
strawberry fields forever and ever! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 10:23:07 AM
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I just finished a quick cow costume for youngest daughter to wear to an animal theme birthday party today..they are supposed to come dressed as their favorite animal.
I am starting a quilt for my older daughter, who turns 12 Sept 21. She has decided she wants a qult for her birthday and her ears peirced..I have to hurry on that quilt! I have been doing some embroidery on a pillow and not long ago finished a penny rug table runner for the coffee table in the living room too.
Here is a pic of Erin in her silly cow costume. 
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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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 12:14:31 PM
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I am not sure yet....if she dosn't wear it on Halloween I think one of the other kids probably will. Older daughter thought it was pretty fun too.
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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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 1:32:54 PM
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Catherine -- is the apron fabric made from Amy Butler fabric? It is so cute and colorful.
Aunt Jenny -- the cow costume is adorable. You are so talented! You make me sick!!! Just kidding!
Visit my blog at http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 1:54:55 PM
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Kay -- Amy Butler fabric -- the magic words! I just love her stuff.
Aunt Jenny -- Kudos on turning your youngest into an adorable cow! |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 2:18:08 PM
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I don't think it is Amy Butler fabric but I'm quickly learning that that's my favorite type of fabric! I think lovejanet uses Amy Butler for her bags. Too, too cool.
Catherine :)
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 4:38:37 PM
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Ive been working on crazy quilt squares, and beading ,embroiderying them, also knitting handspun mohair hats to sell at shows, also getting projects lined up to work on while im recouping from knee surgery.next week coming to fast. yuck
I need to go weed the garden, and flower beds. to much to do |
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2006 : 01:05:06 AM
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Jenny, you are going to make Mona jealous!! That oufit doesn't resemble her a bit!! It is "udderly" adorable though...you should have Erin stand by Mona's side and take a picture together!!
I LOVE AMY BUTLER FABIC TOO!! Anyone see her home in Country Living? It's adorable too of course.
I am working on finishing my Dad's lighthouse quilt...this is the third birthday in a row he got a part of it...first year he got pieced blocks, last year quilted segments, this year I am determined he will get the qwhole quilt!
Then must start on pink ballet quilt for oldest grandaughter and Monkey Quilt for youngest. |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2006 : 3:34:30 PM
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Catherine, Way To GO!!! You did well. Jenny, what a great cow... love the udders.
I'm just starting the quilting on a quilt which for the first time ever didn't baste together adequately; the backing had rippled, so today I was crawling around on the carpet re-basting, and got to sit and quilt just a little bit afterward. I like the "hand-done" quilting, and don't use marking whenever possible..... so life is an adventure.
Has anyone basted together a bed size quilt on wooden floors? I tried and failed--too slippery. DH tried to help, too....
There is a Redeemer. |
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:24:51 PM
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I am brand new and would love to know how to make yoyos and what to do with them.
I gave just been on the site for 30minutes... Help out there....
margie::) |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:28:47 PM
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to newhart
go to the yo-yo exchange aug 2006 under stitching room. Once in it go to the bottom of page 1 there is a link to a tutorial on making yo-yo's ( heather bailey's blog) also go to welcome wagon and start a new topic and introduce yourself so we can all get to know you. Welcome to the group hope you have fun here.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
http://sunshine.harbaugh.googlepages.com/home |
Edited by - sunshine on Aug 08 2006 1:29:43 PM |
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:31:29 PM
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Hello all. ! I am brand spanking new here and do not know my way around.. I am a quilter,needlework nut and scrap booker and some times card maker...... I would love to learn how to make YoYos and how to put them together....for something....I saw a site that was making YoYos and would be thankful for the help......I was going to use an old CD disc....
margie
My user name is new heart, since I am just recovering from a Heart Attack and Heart surgery...... |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:38:25 PM
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Hello Newheart! Since you don't know your way around these pages, I thought I'd post a link to the tutorial that sunshine cited: http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/photos/how_to_make_a_yoyo/hbyoyotutorial1.html
Just click and go! I love yo-yo quilts and pillows and runners; haven't made any myself. Yet. Hee hee.
Welcome aboard, by the way. Be sure to introduce yourself and tell us of your interests etc. You'll have fun here. |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2006 : 11:54:49 PM
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Hi all,
Catherine, love the apron - a girl can never have too many aprons (or teacups, or chickens - I've had to stop on them, no more room in the henhouse, or books or too many other things to mention!)
Jenny, the cow costume is adorable. I love making costumes - I have a fantastic book brought out by a woman's magazine here of kids costumes. I made my oldest daughter a bat costume one Halloween and I love it. It has heaps in it if anyone ever needs ideas.
Ann, how can you baste on wooden floors - my knees hurt on carpet?! My friend who had all wooden floors just used to come to my house to baste - anyone you know willing to have you take up their carpeted floor for a day?
I am a craft addict - unfortunately I am also a UFO addict - anyone else have these hiding in their house?
Currently working on a baby quilt for my sister's first little girl - lots of scrap fabrics with pictures so she can look for the cow, the star, the dog, etc. Also a cross stitch for my little boy's second birthday of Thomas the Tank Engine - do you get those books and TV shows over there - they are English. And a knitted cardigan for me - only the collar to do, so it may not be far off completion.
That is what I currently have out of hiding! To do these, I have put away three other quilts that I am working on and a cross stitch Lavender and Lace angel (not for presents so it always takes longer to do something for yourself). I also love lace knitting - any knitting on those tiny needles - I have made knitted beaded miniature bags and tassels - they are lovely. Has anyone else made them? Happy crafting to all - I'm off to put a few more stitches on my cross stitch.
Best wishes and keep dreaming,
Jayne
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