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Stitching & Crafting Room:  "complete your UFOs in 2015"  |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3931 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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 Posted - Jan 02 2015 : 08:16:01 AM
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A couple years ago, my vision was so bad I felt as if my world was shrinking to the size of the space in which I could see. I had to walk with my head down to keep from tripping. I was still sewing and I used a few tricks to get the needle threaded. I will share them here.
1) Put something white behind the needle's hole. It will be easier to see.
2) Lick the needle instead of the thread. The liguid on the needle will grad the dry thread and draw it in.
3) Take the needle out of the sewing machine and thread it like a handsewing needle.
I have had surgery on my eyes and am now able to see better without my glasses than I could before with them. I am so happy to be able to once more do complicated counted cross stitch projects. I hope these tips help.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2015 : 1:53:45 PM
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Hey Marie, thanx for the helpful tips... I m at a point where I have to use a magnifying glass,,... and yep the 'white' background and good lighting really helps.
I never tried the 'wet the needle' rather than the thread... I will have to give that a try...
Juanita,,, I truly understand,,, how "Life can get in the way of Life"... trying to eak out a few minutes to ones self can be challenging and discouraging... but don't give up... Even just allowing yourself 5-10min to relax and thumb through a crafty (or any favorite) magazine is good for you.
I really have to try and stay focused... other wise I get distracted very easy... Kind of like 'Ferdinand the Bull' who would get distracted when he spotted a Daisy in the field! Yep! that's me! lol!
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Edited by - katmom on Jan 02 2015 1:58:13 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2015 : 11:16:24 PM
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ok. here are a few projects, sitting on my table,,,
Decanter to be decorated...
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small flannel quite,
 'my little Peekie is one of the
reasons, I don't get some projects done!
I have the blocks cut for this fun Christmas table runner...
A simple 'Wine' themed apron
and a Daisy Kingdom pinni apron
and these are just a few UFO's
just got to take baby steps....and they will get done!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2015 : 11:22:04 PM
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OK... and the good news is...
I finished up the Decanter,
I stitched, cut and sewed the Christmas table runner, now I just need to stitch on the side bands and backing...
and I finished up the 'Wine' apron,
I do have the Daisy Kingdom Pinni cut out, I just need another quiet afternoon to stitch it up..
At least I am making some headway...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2015 : 04:26:17 AM
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Hurrah! For Grace getting stuff done.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2015 : 06:32:01 AM
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Awesome.... !!! Im in the mood NOW ! I think I will get these chores done and lock myself in my "Cave" for a few hours tonight. Thanks for the push everyone.
Hugs and prayers, Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2015 : 07:04:03 AM
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Awesome Grace! You go girl.
One sleeve done... now on to the second sleeve. Getting close now. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2015 : 08:38:35 AM
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Updating my UFOs to 2 pottery birdhouses that need to be re-strung so I can hang them. They've been hiding under the bathroom sink way too long.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3931 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3931 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2015 : 08:41:27 AM
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Good job Grace. You are an inspiration. Think of the Peekie as your assistant who reminds you to take breaks.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2015 : 9:49:34 PM
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Today was a great day to 'Getterdone"...
Now here is my question... If I partially get a UFO done, and start another (new) project... does that mean I have fallen off the wagon??? lol!
So I finished (sort of) the little flannel quilt,,, but I couldn't find any flannel for the backing in my stash...
Then I decided to make a Mug Rub from some bits left over,,, even though it wasn't on my UFO list.. at least I got it done..
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/2015/01/DSCF2599(1).JPG[/IMG)
Then I sewed up my Daisy Kingdom apron~pinni... so that is off my list.
And then I started another project that was not on my UFO... had enough scrap fabric to stitch up a Quilt apron,,, but in typical Grace fashion,,, I am shy the fabric needed to make the waist band and ties sashes...
So now it will go on my UFO list... wait! Am I suppose to be adding to my list? lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2015 : 9:58:09 PM
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oops! forgot to show this pic of the apron...
I need to take a swatch of fabric to find the perfect color fabric for the waistband & sashes..., I am sort of leaning toward the Tangerine color...
I wasn't real fond of the exposed back side so I decided to line the apron rather than just use Binding all around the apron... much clean looking that way.
And now to relax, small glass of wine and a pile of circle fabric to stitch up into YoYos...
What a great way to end the evening... what a great day!... That being said, I need to say 'Thanks" to my hubby who went Metal Detecting all day so I had the house to myself!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2015 : 04:35:43 AM
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Love love love that quilt apron! What a neat idea!
I keep adding to my UFO list! I am hoping to stop by Joann's after church today to pick up a couple things to finish a few projects though. We'll see how successful I am at crossing things off the list without adding more!
~ Shannon
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2015 : 05:25:36 AM
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Grace, think of your new UFOs as artist sketches. Before they finish a painting they are already making sketches for new ones. That's all - your creative mind is just faster than your hands and your pile of UFOs is your sketch book.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2015 : 11:19:32 AM
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OK, my name needs to be at the top of the list. I have tons of UFOs. Mostly mine are because I have had lots of surgeries and couldn't sew but never the less they are UFOs.Being Farmgirl of the month for January of this year really put a fire under me. I am on a roll. I Will finish those things.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2015 : 11:22:55 AM
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And Bonnie, we are just the FarmGirls to help you keep that fire lit.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2015 : 5:49:07 PM
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Grace- you are doing GREAT!!! I love that apron~pinni! Such beautiful UFO's you are working on.
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2015 : 7:06:25 PM
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yep, we just need a little motivation from our friends... lol!
Hopefully I can stay focused... and not start any new soon to be UFO's...lol!
Bonnie... is there a patch for UFO's gettin' done? lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2015 : 08:50:00 AM
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I need to be on this list. My craft room is a mess right now. It was turned into Santa's workshop over the holidays and I desperately need to buy another tote for Christmas wrapping so I can completely de-Christmas my room. After that happens though, I have quite a few UFO's to tackle.
1. Curtains that I have fabric for that I need to make for our living room
2. 2 'workpants' quilts I've been cutting to make for my sons (I've never made a quilt before, I think that is my hang up, but my mom has assured me that this one is easy)
3. Various simple cross stitch projects
4. A pile of clothes for a t-shirt quilt that I want to try
5. a dress pattern I have cut out
6. some merit badges I need to embroider
I'm sure the list could go on and on. Can't wait to get into some of these UFO's, but first, I need to clean the room!
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2015 : 10:36:32 AM
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I finished my first luggage tag (thanks to Grace) with merit badge. It's hanging on my pantry door to remind me to check the dates on what's brewing inside. I trimmed it out with buttons.
I sewed it my hand so it should help me earn another badge. I remember reading something about stringing buttons to make different things for a badge. What if I made a button fringe for the luggage tag? Might be okay for another merit badge. I really like how one thing leads to another here on the Farm Connection.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2015 : 2:44:08 PM
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Just found this post and already feeling the need to "get started".
I am sitting at my craft table looking at the pile of UFO's !!
So please add my name to your list.... you all will be my inspiration to getting some things done.
Nothing new will be started until I get this pile gone.... did I really just say that !?!
Thanks for being an inspiration!
Live to leave a legacy
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2015 : 7:18:54 PM
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Hi, y'all! I need a kick in the pants to get my UFOs done.
I have a cross stitch bookmark to finish,
a t-shirt yarn rug to crochet,
I need to cut and install a new wood table top for our tiny pop up camper, and
I need to keep tumbling rocks I collected on our last vacation.
And make new bracelets and necklaces with the ton of beads I can't resist buying.
Tomorrow it will rain so I can tackle the cross stitching.
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2015 : 09:40:27 AM
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Juanita, I know what you mean about cleaning the sewing room. Mine is a mess! I think cleaning of the craft/sewing room falls into the category of UFO's!!!!!
Grace, I think your UFO Fairies stop by my place when they are not in your sewing room! Every time I think I've found all of the UFO's new ones show it's face!!! ARGGGGGGG
Good news: sweater is done! Now on to my DGS fishing pool. When he was only a couple weeks old I found an old Mickey Mouse Fishing pole at a yard sale. All it needs is cleaned up and new line. So that will be my next UFO.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2015 : 2:23:46 PM
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Oh Linda, Luv the sweater... and thank goodness the UFO Fairies are at your place,,, I need a Break from them!!! lol!
But I did manage to finish up 2 UFO's (completely)...
Got the waist band & sashes on the quilt apron, and put the backing on the little flannel Tea Quilt/sampler...
sashes done!
backing Done!
and I had all the best of intentions of backing & binding my crazy Christmas mini quilt when,,, "Ferdinand the Bull" took me by the hones and side tract me.. gee, there's a surprise! lol!
SO I stopped for a bit (on UFO's) and started a new non-UFO project, I know... I know...
I made a little potpourri hanger,,, I used scrap netting, lace, bits-n-pieces and recycled my Holiday potpourri... now my coat closet will smell nice...
I just used my handy dandy glue gun for this project...
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 (back)
nothing fancy, just needed a break from my sewing machine...
I leave for Spokane, WA., on Tuesday for a much needed grand-kiddo fix, so I may be 'quiet' here on the MJF fourm,,, but when I get back near the end of the month,,, Look Out UFO's Here I come!! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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