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Stitching & Crafting Room: "complete your UFOs in 2015" |
katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2015 : 08:24:49 AM
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Tammy, no worries,,, the nice thing about UFO's is there is no time frame.... :>)
Juanita, before you know it, you'll have a stash of 4" & 6" sq. ready to stitch together when you feel like it... a few here, a few there, and before you know it,,, you'll be looking for your 40% off coupon for the quilt batting! lol!
Marie,,, why yes I am!!! lololol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2015 : 08:28:53 AM
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The not so nice thing about UFOs is they seem to multiply before your eyes.
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 |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2015 : 2:26:00 PM
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Wow, I didn't think I'd been gone that long... but from the looks of it I've been gone a long time.
Great Job everyone. Love what everyone is doing.
It has gotten to hot to work on the quilt so I put it up for a while. Back to other UFO's.
I finished 2 more aprons and a pair of shorts for my DGS.
I only have 2 or 3 more aprons to make and half dozen shorts. I think I have the material ready for at least 6 more pair of shorts.
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2015 : 3:01:57 PM
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Those aprons are adorable, especially the one with the chicken (but I think I am chicken happy). Shorts are cute too.
Juanita: We do strange things when we are grieving. Put the blocks in a pretty box and when you get around to it and feel like it they will be usable. God bless.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2015 : 04:03:31 AM
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Erin, do you iron a stabilizer on the back of each tee shirt square before you sew? Do you sew the squares together or add strips of fabric between them? Just curious, I have done several, but they always turn out to be huge projects. A friend used the one I made from her husband's tees as a curtain over the sliding glass door in their tv room. I thought that was a novel idea, because he could enjoy it more that way.He had run marathons.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2015 : 08:54:13 AM
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This was,,, sort of,,, a UFO, in that it has been sitting (in the way) in the garage for almost a year... old portable typing table.... now a cute little portable table for my trailer...
still (in the way) in the garage until the 1st weekend in June when I go Glamping...
Then I painted a cheesy photo frame... and machine stitched up my trailer info,,, it will sit on the typing table so people will know what my trailer is,,,,
As much as I would like to work on some more UFO's I have some crocheting to catch up on... a little easy peasy DBL Crochet stitch baby afghan... Wish me Luck!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on May 18 2015 08:58:36 AM |
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mbenton16
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Maryellen
Stanfield
North Carolina
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2015 : 1:35:11 PM
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Wow you ladies are going to town! It feels so good to get things done. Just reading your posts motivates me. Theresa I love the aprons and shorts. Good luck Grace on your crocheting but I am so impressed with your glamping goodies. Erin your t-shirt quilt is well on its way. Juanita sounds like just cutting the squares will be therapeutic. I made 2 cards today and sewed on some yo-yos. I have been working on the yo-yo quilt for years. I am off to a very slow start. I have decided to do a little every day. Happy crafting Maryellen
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2015 : 2:09:31 PM
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Thanks everyone. Love the typing stand Grace. What a great makeover. Your picture is the cherry on top! Erin your quilt is going to be wonderful and Juanita you go girl. Maryellen would love to see pics of your cards and yo-yo quilts can take years!!!! A little every day and before you know it .... it will be all done
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2015 : 05:31:05 AM
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Marilyn, I have never made a t-shirt quilt before... or any quilt really... lol, so I'm sort of hoping it will all turn out ok. I found a tutorial I'm using that has you cut up a flannel sheet and sandwich it using the front and back squares of the t-shirt. Sew a big X on it to hold it together. Once the squares are done, you sew it together to make a rag quilt. I have an old blanket I'm using instead of a sheet, and it's a little thicker, so I'm a little worried that it won't work. We'll see!
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
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/ http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2015 : 08:30:37 AM
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Erin,,, your t-shirt quilt sounds like it is gonna be super comfy soft... I can hardly wait to see the finished version... what a great idea to repurpose old t-shirts.....
>^..^< 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 - May 26 2015 : 05:13:26 AM
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I've been working on the t shirt quilt this weekend.. I'll post pictures soon. So far I'm happy with it! :)
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
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/ http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2015 : 9:40:00 PM
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I just finished the baby afghan for a child of a teacher at the school who is now a year old. I have had the stitching done for a while. I had trouble getting all the ends sew into the weave. I used all my small balls of yarn so it has a variety of textures and different shades within the color strips.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2015 : 9:41:47 PM
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quote: Originally posted by churunga
I just finished the baby afghan for a child of a teacher at the school who is now a year old. I have had the stitching done for a while. I had trouble getting all the ends sew into the weave. I used all my small balls of yarn so it has a variety of textures and different shades within the color strips.
I also took #6 off my list. I'm giving up on it.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2015 : 06:54:18 AM
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Very cute afghan, Marie! I don't know how to do anything but basic knitting and crocheting. I wish I could make something fun like that. I finished sewing my quilt last night. Now I just have to snip all the edges and wash it. I'm almost done!
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
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/ http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2015 : 09:21:57 AM
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Marie: Your afghan is beautiful. It looks so soft too. Nice job. Thanks for posting.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2015 : 8:11:56 PM
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Very pretty afghan, Marie! I'll bet it is even prettier close up.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2015 : 10:01:05 PM
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Here's the close up.
I gave it to the mom today and she was just speechless. I told her I didn't care if Herbie, her little boy dragged it around and chewed on it. I believe that is the best testament to a loved blanket.
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 |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2015 : 12:01:10 PM
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Marie, The blanket is beautiful!! Just lovely, you do very nice work.
Denise Ann
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9440 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9440 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2015 : 12:22:45 PM
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Wow, Everyone is really chugging along.
I love the t shirt quilt idea Erin, and the aprons and shorts are adorable Theresa.
Grace, I just love the color you used on your typing table and adorable little sign. Marie your afghan is so pretty and I am sure it will be well loved.
I haven't touched any of my projects in a while except a table runner I am stitching. Slow going and I don't have a craft area right now because the room I use has been turned into a guest room that will be occupied for quite some time. I keep thinking about a "She Shed" but I am afraid a snake or something will take up residence there and I hate snakes!
~Denise~ Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/ http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2015 : 12:43:55 PM
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Thank you for the compliments. I make many of these.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2015 : 1:37:21 PM
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Love your crocheted blanket, Marie! Years ago, I made several ripple afghans. Now, for some reason, I just haven't been able to "get" it. Maybe, I am trying too hard!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9440 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9440 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2015 : 5:13:39 PM
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Love the ripple stitch. My mother in law taught me the pattern years ago. I really should make another sometime. Love the colors in this one! I need to make something bright and cheerful!
~Denise~ Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/ http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Jun 21 2015 5:14:28 PM |
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