MaryJanesFarm Farmgirl Connection
Join in ... sign up
 
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Members | Search | FAQ
Username:
Password:
Save Password        REGISTER
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 General Chat Forum
 Stitching & Crafting Room
 Stitching.Crafting Books...
 New Topic  Reply to Topic
 Printer Friendly
Author Stitching & Crafting Room: Previous Topic Stitching.Crafting Books... Next Topic  

katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Aug 25 2015 :  11:57:04 AM  Show Profile
I was searching through my books to find a particular 'bloomers' pattern... and got side tract... (whats new! lol!)

I have these great books that are perfect easy peasy projects and most can be made with a yard or less of fabric... or a pillow case..

the toddler/child sun dress is sooo very cute and I believe this idea has been around for a long time...
I luv this pillow case book.. thou most of the ideas are for children or very slender women... they are still fun ideas... these are just a few...



easy instructions...

and the pantaloons/bloomers/pj pants can be made from 2 pillow cases with some contrasting fabric at the bottom and you can add a casing and lace for a 'bloomer' effect.




>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Aug 25 2015 :  12:01:38 PM  Show Profile
Here is the other book... that is a fun book for easy quick projects for clothing, house décor, pets... toys etc.

and what I luv about this book is that it includes full tissue paper patterns... so you don't have to trace and copy and enlarge the pattern...
Check to see if your local Library carrries these books... and for sure check your local thrift stores.. or go to Amazon (where I purchased mine)... maybe they still carry them...


>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

Go to Top of Page

quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

7489 Posts

Linda
Terrell TX
USA
7489 Posts

Posted - Aug 25 2015 :  3:59:44 PM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
I just ordered both those books from Amazon. Thanks so much, Grace. I love quick and easy projects. Maybe I can deplete some of my stash? LOL! Hmmmmmmmm.



Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919

"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
Go to Top of Page

katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Aug 25 2015 :  4:38:03 PM  Show Profile
hmmm, or,,, like me,, add to your UFO stash! snork, giggle!

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

Go to Top of Page

quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

7489 Posts

Linda
Terrell TX
USA
7489 Posts

Posted - Aug 25 2015 :  7:01:35 PM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
Yeppers! you got it! Have to make room for more.

Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919

"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
Go to Top of Page

Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl

13055 Posts


Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts

Posted - Aug 26 2015 :  2:45:32 PM  Show Profile
Grace: amazing. I loved all the pictures. The aprons are too adorable!!!!!!!
Marly

"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross
Go to Top of Page

ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13621 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13621 Posts

Posted - Aug 26 2015 :  4:04:29 PM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
I know those aprons to be called "Layer Cake" aprons and I've made lots of them, sold them at Farmers Market. They are fun, but a little bit time consuming . . . at least the ones I made were! Probably because I was too picky about how they went together . .
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons

living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com

from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com

from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com

Edited by - ceejay48 on Aug 26 2015 4:05:27 PM
Go to Top of Page

kymomma4
True Blue Farmgirl

516 Posts

RoDonna
Frankfort Kentucky
USA
516 Posts

Posted - Aug 26 2015 :  7:35:34 PM  Show Profile
I love those books! I found them at the library. If I could I'd order all the good crafting and homesteading books I find there. I guess I'll have to take one or two at a time on Amazon. LOL

RoDonna

Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me

"For she is clothed with dignity and strength and without fear of the future"-Proverbs 31:25
www.pinterest.com/kymomma4
www.facebook.com/onthehomestead
Go to Top of Page

quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

7489 Posts

Linda
Terrell TX
USA
7489 Posts

Posted - Aug 26 2015 :  7:38:45 PM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
They were pretty cheap on Amazon. They have already shipped, so should arrive next week or sooner. Can't wait to look through them.


Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919

"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
Go to Top of Page

katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Aug 27 2015 :  3:53:06 PM  Show Profile
I miss having local book shops... but where we are, it is a good 25mi drive (down)to the city... or we can go farther up the mountain to the next town,, a 20min drive... but it caters to tourists... so my option is Amazon etc... but on the plus side,,, I can shop in my p.j.'s... lol!

I do read the *feed backs* on the books,, but I also take into consideration,,,(on the negative ones)... that different people have different opinions... and so far I have not been disappointed with any of my book purchases... I figure if it isn't quit what I had wanted,,, I can give it to another crafter or donate it to our small local library.

oh, and yep, I do shop fabric on line as well... again I have to drive 25miles down or 20miles up the mountain (small quilt shop)... but I do miss the days of walking, touching and choosing between fabrics for the perfect project...

Linda, I think you will enjoy the books... I know I do...


>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com


Edited by - katmom on Aug 27 2015 3:55:43 PM
Go to Top of Page

katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Aug 27 2015 :  4:47:12 PM  Show Profile
Linda,,, this is the only photo I could find.. of my Bloomers blowing in the breeze.. (on the right side)...

(and yes, the pink item is a stretchy girdle with those rubber hooky things to hold up ones nylons.. for those of us who remember)

I made them from 2 plain white pillow cases,,, and added the 4" lace ruffle...
kind of hard to see.... and cute as they are... just a tad to small for me,,, but perfect for hangin' and showin'...
lol!

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com


Edited by - katmom on Aug 27 2015 4:50:48 PM
Go to Top of Page

katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Aug 27 2015 :  4:51:37 PM  Show Profile
well fiddle stix! I can't get the photo to post... uugghh!...



>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

Go to Top of Page

katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Aug 27 2015 :  4:53:24 PM  Show Profile

ok,,, 3x is a charm... here ya go...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com


Edited by - katmom on Aug 27 2015 4:54:15 PM
Go to Top of Page

Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

6594 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6594 Posts

Posted - Aug 28 2015 :  06:03:32 AM  Show Profile
I love these projects from your craft book!! They are so vintage sweet and chic!

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
Go to Top of Page

quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

7489 Posts

Linda
Terrell TX
USA
7489 Posts

Posted - Sep 03 2015 :  11:30:04 AM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
I got both my books now - neat projects. I'll have to look in them more closely to see what I can make first. The prices through Amazon are great! Thank you for mentioning them, Kat.





Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX

"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
Go to Top of Page

katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Sep 08 2015 :  10:29:43 PM  Show Profile
hey Juanita,,, have fun... and be sure to let us see what you stich up.

"I've been itchin to get stitchin "...



>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

Go to Top of Page
  Stitching & Crafting Room: Previous Topic Stitching.Crafting Books... Next Topic  
 New Topic  Reply to Topic
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Snitz Forums 2000 Go To Top Of Page