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Stitching & Crafting Room: Complete your UFO's in 2016! |
Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2016 : 7:32:31 PM
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Grace, glad you are doing better. Please don't overdo, we need your humor here at farmgirls.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2016 : 06:51:59 AM
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I was stuck on a knitting pattern which seemed to be off by one stitch. It is a kind of complicated ripple pattern with yarn overs and knit 2 togethers. I was certain that the pattern was wrong but didn't have enough knowledge of these types of patterns to make the adjustment. I tried to look up corrections to the pattern and had no luck. I then thought the problem was me. I took the pattern to 2 yarn groups and received encouragement which was really nice. Finally, I took it to the very best yarn shop in the city and attended their knitting group. One of the ladies had used this pattern but couldn't find the mistake. The proprietor went to her computer and looked up the error and FOUND IT. Now I am on my way. Woo Hoo!!
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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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2016 : 08:43:44 AM
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Well, here it is....April and I do not have one of my UFO's completed! Whatever do you girls do to get motivated? It seems that I am always putting out fires instead of doing anything productive! Right now, I am focusing on sewing for Rendezvous. I am only successful at getting one or two seams done before a fire starts somewhere and I have to go put it out. AAARRRRGGGHHHH! I will complete at least one of these UFO's this year, by darned!
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #93 My Blog
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Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2016 : 08:50:59 AM
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don't feel bad,,, the best laid plans can get derailed... for me it is this nasty cold that is holding me back from going into my sewing room let alone out in my garden.. So Sherone,,, you are not alone... but it's all good,,, our UFO's will get done... :>)
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2016 : 09:35:40 AM
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I still have my mother-in-law's quilt sitting around waiting to be worked on. I don't have a flat surface big enough, and I have dogs.
Farmgirl Sister #6754 Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2016 : 11:55:06 AM
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Hey Sherone! Just let the fire burn itself out or teach someone else how to put it out. LOL
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 05:05:38 AM
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Oh Marie, iove the way you put things! Sherone, I try to have faith that there is truly a time for every purpose under heaven, as the Book says! I feel your frustration as right now between caring for my mom and babysitting my granddaughter, I get very little stitchin' and craftin' done. So I just keep saying "a time to every purpose" and do my best! That being said, I did finally take Marie's wise advice and chart out the sweater that's been driving me crazy for months. Fingers crossed, I may just finish the darn thing before next winter!
Happy Day! Peace in our hearts, peace in the world Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Edited by - Song Sparrow on Apr 06 2016 05:06:19 AM |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 06:56:47 AM
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Grace, I hope you'll be feeling better soon! My whole family has had that crud this winter and I'm the last to get it :( Just when you think you're getting better, you're not! haha But I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel and I hope you are too! |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 06:59:21 AM
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I am excited that I have a few more projects finished in the last couple of weeks that I can finally get crossed off of my list! I finished up some stitching and made it into a pillow for my guest bed. |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 07:01:31 AM
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This is a little mini quilt that I finished. I have the scissors in the picture to show its size. It has little tiny buttons sewn on for flowers |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 07:06:25 AM
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This is another mini quilt that I finished, just a bit bigger. It has the same little tiny buttons. It feels so good to have these finished!!!! |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 07:08:42 AM
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I started this quilt in 2003! I hate to admit that! hahaha But it was an on and off project. It did a lot of sitting on the shelf waiting to be finished but it finally got done this weekend! I almost felt like I had a child that had left home when the last stitch was finally in place! |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 07:11:40 AM
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I finished this quilt this weekend. I am going to use it to apply for my expert quilting badge. It was so much fun to do....it reminds me of the paper dolls that I used to have when I was young! Each little outfit is appliqued....applique is my all time favorite. |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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Dare2BUniquelyMe
Sharpshooter / Chapter Guru
143 Posts
Sherrilyn
Lake Tapps
Washington
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 09:18:47 AM
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Once I started going through my UFO's I realized that I have un-started projects stuffed in with my UFO's making it look like I have more things to complete than I actually do. I spent 4 mornings just getting all my UFO's in the same spot and listing them in a notebook. Now they are all bagged and in baskets on my shelves in the sewing room. I discovered about 15 or so projects that have actually been started, one of which is about 10 years old. Time to get a few projects completed.
My first is a painting for my mother's birthday. [URL=http://s1029.photobucket.com/user/Sherrilyn_Askew/media/IMG_1274_zpschpnyish.jpg.html][/URL]
Sherri Sister #1350
Sherri Sister #1350 Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2016
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 10:09:44 AM
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Marie - I once, a long time ago, was making a ripple afghan from a kit and the same thing happened to me. Every time I got done with row 4 of the pattern, it was off by a number of stitches. My knitting guru was my mother, and I mailed her the pattern (yes, it was before email) and she worked with it. She figured out the error and sent me the corrections. I finished that afghan. I'm glad you found the error, too.
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."
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 7:08:52 PM
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Thank you, Sherone and CeeJay!!! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2016 : 8:45:25 PM
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That spring pillow is beautiful as are the quilts and the watercolor. Keep at it girls, those are fantastic.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 06:45:27 AM
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Yesterday I sorted thru my mending. I categorized them and placed them in piles by type and priority. I found some things that weren't important anymore (mending panties) and some stuff I just didn't want to deal with (dying stained shirts) and got rid of them. I believe I will need 6 decent sized bins to store everything in. That was an accomplishment. Now I just have to wait for DH to go out of town so I can implement my organization plan.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 06:48:14 AM
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Beautiful quilts, Debbie!
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."
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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