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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 06 2013 : 11:23:12 PM
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Having so much fun upcycling my curtains into a new braided rug for my daughter, its just so much fun:)
So much to do, so little time :) |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13627 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13627 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13627 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13627 Posts |
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SylviaE
True Blue Farmgirl
350 Posts
Sylvia
Wichita
KS
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2013 : 08:06:27 AM
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Hey ladies, I have started a new blog about upcycling clothing that I would like my fellow farmgirls to take a peek at. 
real1remakes.blogspot.com
Sylvia E
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2013 : 08:11:26 AM
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Hi Cejay!sorry it took so long too reply, hadnt subscibed to this topic ( still finding my way around here lol ) . Ok,to answer youre question, we are about 325 miles from York, approx a 5 hour drive on english roads :)Hop this helps:)
So much to do, so little time :) |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13627 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13627 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2013 : 5:59:33 PM
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Hey Vanessa,
Thanks for your response . . . I figured out it was quite a drive. And, yes, "English" roads can be a challenge unless your are on one of the "M" highways! We've made three separate trips to Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England and have driven a car on all those single and double carriageways, as well as the "M" highways. My hubby is left-handed and we always rented a stick-shift. He takes to driving there naturally . . I do the navigating and we make a pretty good team!
On our first trip we were on a tour with a lot of other people named "Armstrong" . . we were gone about 2 1/2 weeks. On our 2nd trip we were over there for a bit over a month, driving all over Scotland, Wales and London. The last 9 days of that trip was a wonderful "folklore" tour in Ireland. By that time we had done a lot of shopping, had to buy another piece of luggage . . . it was nice to have all of that portered for us on the tour!
Our third trip was a bit over 2 weeks and my oldest brother was with us. We made a special point of going to York to the Minster so he could enjoy the organ there! He is a pianist and organist!
Anyway, it's been quite some time since we've been "over the pond" . . . and I sure would like to make another trip! Doesn't seem to be in the very near future, however!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2013 : 10:08:33 PM
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It sounds like you really have done quite some travelling over here and yes I totally understand the 2nd suitcase scenario.Each time I visit my big sis up in NY state i end up taking a spare empty case with me and 2 full ones home :)Im actually due to visit her next month, its been a few years since we have seen each other-cant wait :)
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2013 : 11:46:03 AM
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My DH and I travelled to Scotland and England back in 1986 and visited the town of York. It is just a most magical and mystical place. It is like time has just left it alone. Would love to go back!! Smiles
You can never be to kind! |
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2013 : 1:10:25 PM
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Yes,York is a lovely place.Very pretty architec ture
So much to do, so little time :) |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2013 : 1:31:43 PM
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I wondered if your moniker, Devongal actually meant that you live in Devon! How wonderful--I lived in Cornwall for at time and travelled to Devon to visit my ancestors homeplaces. Would go back to those areas in a heartbeat.
Glad you're having fun upcycling--surely there is a photo about?
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2013 : 1:54:34 PM
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Yes, I do live in Devon,in Okehampton on the edge of Dartmoor. what part of Cornwall were you in ?
So much to do, so little time :) |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2013 : 2:17:28 PM
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Travalga, in between Boscastle and Tintagel, really. Just a little village. I worked on a dairy farm there for a time and lived in London during the summer when I was dancing (classical ballet). Much preferred Trevalga!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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MumtopianAlly
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Alison
Harrogate
North Yorkshire.
United Kingdom
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Posted - Mar 19 2013 : 03:54:51 AM
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Originally posted by Devongal
Having so much fun upcycling my curtains into a new braided rug for my daughter, its just so much fun:)
So much to do, so little time :)
I'm trying this too, but mine is turning out pretty messy! When you coil up the braids into a spiral, what kind of thread do you use to thread the braids together?
There are many paths.
This is the Mumtopian one: http://mumtopia.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2013 : 03:56:52 AM
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Once i have plaited the three braids together, I just sew them using any ordinary sewing thread to hand tbh.My plaits are left with ragged edges, but they can all be folded in on them selves first before you start the braiding and sewing process for a tidier result.
So much to do, so little time :) |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
478 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2013 : 04:57:55 AM
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I understand what you are saying, Mumtopian. Ditto here. I've tried making braided rugs several times and just never seemed to get the hang of how to do it so it came out nice. I've ordered special needles, gadgets etc. Has anyone found a pictorial guide that showed step-by-step what you do and gives tips on how to keep the braids flat and so on? I think this is doable for me, but I just need my hand held a little until I get the hang of it.
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington
My blog, The Review-anista Reads http://friendsfunfabric.blogspot.com/ |
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neeter302
True Blue Farmgirl
257 Posts
Anita
Hanover
Indiana
USA
257 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2013 : 07:46:12 AM
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Sylvia I will definitely check out your blog!
Farmgirl #522
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