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*Farmgirl Swap:  ** Decorated Thanksgiving Fan**PARTNERS POSTED  |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 17 2014 : 01:41:31 AM
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Already thinking about Thanksgiving? Well, it will be here before you know it.
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Partners:
Beth Jones~~mjscanlon
Beth Jones~~Lavendar Rose
ptroupe~~quiltee
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For this swap you will make an old timey Fan. We did one of these a couple of years ago or maybe last year. Time does fly!
For this year, we will make 5 blades to complete the fan. If you need a pattern for the blades, email me with your address and I will mail out a pattern to you.
The blades need to be of sturdy cardstock or cereal boxes..not just copy paper or scrapbooking paper.
Each blade will need to be covered with some sort of decorative paper, tissue paper, scrapbooking paper, something pretty. Cover the back and the front.
You can make the fan fold extending ribbon at the back...or make the fan to stay open, using ribbon to secure each blade...
Check out fan making on google or other search sites and it will give you ideas as to how to do the back.
Now decorate the fan to your hearts content, keeping the Thanksgiving theme. I love Thanksgiving!!
This isn't as hard or detailed as it seems and the finished product is lovely. Try not to use excessive amounts of glue. Secure what needs to secure.
Ideas for decoration. lace, old piece of jewelry, old pieces of sheet music, old cards that you don't know what to do with, scrapbooking paper, of course.
So just have fun and create!!
1. If you need a pattern for the blade, email me your address and I will mail one out to you.
2. Cut out 5 blades from heavier cardstock or cereal boxes and cover both sides with decorative papers.
3. Decorate each blade as elaborately as you would like. Think Victorian fans. Don't forget a tassle!
4. Sign up ends September 30th
5. Mail out by October 20th
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
Edited by - Beth Jones on Oct 05 2014 05:58:57 AM |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2014 : 01:42:01 AM
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Here I go again! Smiles, Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2014 : 09:42:38 AM
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Beth, I am in! This sounds like fun.
Emailing you.
Thanks,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2014 : 4:28:34 PM
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This sounds like fun, Beth. Would you please send me the pattern so I can see it before I commit? I have googled fan making and cannot find anything like what you are doing. All of them are folded fans. Do you have a link please?
Thanks.
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
Edited by - quiltee on Sep 21 2014 4:32:21 PM |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2014 : 4:37:55 PM
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Not really, Linda, We did one of these last year, I think it was and there might be photos on there. I am mailing out your pattern tomorrow. If you should decide not to do it, please send it back to me and I will pass it along to someone else. Thank you!! Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2014 : 5:10:52 PM
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Thanks, Beth. I found the pictures from Thanksgiving 2012 and they look so pretty. I can't wait to get the pattern so I can get started. Here's the link for that swap. The only question is where to attach the ribbons on the back so it will fold.
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=60272
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2014 : 10:39:02 AM
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Thank you, Beth, for my fan pattern I received today. I can't wait to get started!
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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mjscanlan
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Mary Jo
Dennison
Minnesota
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2014 : 06:05:40 AM
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Having finally sent the artist block off and the September art almost ready to go I feel a bit more relaxed about adding another swap. I love fans and tried to make some years ago so I am intrigued by this.
Please add me to your list. Thank you for heading up all these amazing swaps. Really grateful to all of you who do this. Mary jo
"A City girl with a Country Heart." |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2014 : 06:17:51 AM
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Mary Jo -
I guess you've learned to Just Say No to swaps? I've sent off the ATC Block, Fall into Fun. September Mail Art, September Angel Ornament Swap, and Christmas Box 1, but am still working on October Cupcake Ornament, October Crocheted Potholder, November Fan, Halloween Card, Pumpkin Swap, and Christmas Box 2. WHEW! I'm pooped! And I still have some quilt guild challenge and mystery quilts to finish. LOL!
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2014 : 2:05:55 PM
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Hi Mary Jo, Will get a pattern out to you tomorrow. Linda, I mailed yours out today. Have fun!!
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2014 : 08:19:15 AM
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I got the pattern yesterday in the mail. If you didn't already add me, please do.
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2014 : 2:24:21 PM
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Linda, I've got you down! Smiles
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2014 : 11:30:21 AM
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Question: What glue do most of you use for this type of project? And for the ATCs/blocks, etc. I mostly sew, so have been away from glues for a while.
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
1979 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2014 : 5:17:19 PM
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Can I still sign up? Looks like you need one more for an even number. I have never made a fan before, but would like to give it a try. Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 05:52:39 AM
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Hi Brenda, I will add you to the swap Please send me your address. Thanks!! Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 05:55:38 AM
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Sorry, for being late in posting partners. Been having work done in my house and visiting and the days have gotten away from me.
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 7:40:31 PM
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My fan went to the post office and will go out in today's mail. I hope you like it, Portia. I had a great time making it for you.
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
Edited by - quiltee on Oct 14 2014 12:28:40 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2014 : 3:15:27 PM
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I received my decorated Thanksgiving fan from Portia in the mail today. Thank you, Portia, for the fan and the tucks: two tea bags in small envelopes, package of fall sunflower napkins, decorated hair pin, and nice card. You should receive your fan package by Friday.
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Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2014 : 1:39:43 PM
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Mailing mine out tomorrow!! Hope my two partners enjoy! Smiles, Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2014 : 1:54:56 PM
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Hi Brenda and Mary Jo, I am at my daughters and will be mailing off the fans tomorrow. However, I forgot to include the notes I had written to yall. So I will just say it now!! It was fun being your partners for the swap and I hope you enjoy the fan I created. Happy Thanksgiving and Smiles, Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2014 : 08:02:38 AM
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Linda, I am glad you liked everything! I had a ball making the fan.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2014 : 9:21:25 PM
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Portia -
Your fan should have arrived yesterday. I hope it arrived safely and that you like it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2014 : 2:00:42 PM
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Linda, I did not get to open my box until very late last night; I was out till late. I absolutely love the fan. How clever to cover it with material and I really liked the rickrack on the back to keep the blades together. I would have never thought of that! It is such a beautiful addition to my fall decor. Also, the fall postcard (also covered with fabric) is adorable. I plan to use it as a coaster!The cookie cookies will certainly be used because I cook all the time. The Autumn Cinnamon Spice Candle melts smell sooooo good. And, you worried about making ATC's!!??? You shouldn't have because the "Let it Snow" ATC you enclosed is too cute for anything! I love it! You will not have problems making them....trust me.Thank you for everything.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2014 : 3:02:42 PM
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Portia - if you can't take a picture of the fan I DID take one before it left my house. I would be happy to post it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2014 : 6:34:40 PM
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I used fabric on the fans, the postcard, and the ATC I sent because I sew and quilt and I use fabrics every day. I don't scrapbook so I have none of the decorative papers used in that hobby and I use fabrics as my medium for the ATCs, postcards, and the fan. As for the rick rack on the back of the fan, I had never made one of these fans before and when I looked on line I saw that the fans had to have some type of cording on the back to secure the fan blades so that they would only open so far.
I'm glad you like the fan and the little tucks I sent. I enjoyed making all of them for you.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2014 : 08:05:47 AM
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Here is a picture of the front and back of the Thanksgiving Fan I sent to Portia. I put a lot of thought into making it.
  
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
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*Farmgirl Swap: ** Decorated Thanksgiving Fan**PARTNERS POSTED |
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** Decorated Thanksgiving Fan**PARTNERS POSTED
