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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Complete your UFO's in 2016!  |
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
511 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 22 2016 : 5:34:43 PM
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ok Ladies I have been gone for a while... live just got kindna crazy there for a bit. But I am back and ready to tackle those projects... well first I am making a quilt for my 4 year old grand daughter then I am going to tackle those other half started/half finished projects.
Live to leave a legacy
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7478 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7478 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2016 : 05:43:04 AM
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Justine -
If the mittens are wool you could shrink them a bit by washing them in hot water. Of course you could end up with a pair for a 4-yo. Lol
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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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2016 : 10:52:33 AM
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Grace, received your package! What a kind and wonderful thing to do. I really needed that random act of kindness. My daughter is disabled and she and my grandson live in my aunts condo. Well, we were going to paint and noticed a leak spot on the ceiling. Then we discovered that the sky light that my aunt installed was broken and leaking (which the condo will not fix because it is an add on). Anyway, not to dwell. As soon as I can get some pictures I will post them here.
Again, Thank you Grace. really made my day.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2016 : 4:04:23 PM
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Theresa... yep.. sometimes that darn dark cloud just hangs around a tad to long... but to borrow a verse from Annie... "The sun will come out tommorrow, come what may"...
Hugz and glad you got the goodies... I was just a bit frustrated with having paid for 2day Priorty shipping and the P.O. taking 7 days to get it to you... But at least it arrived...
farmgirl hugz.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6592 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6592 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2016 : 10:42:04 AM
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OK Farmgirls, I finally have some UFOs that got completed! First are two pairs of wool socks I just finished making for myself. I have had the wool over several years but never got around to using it even though I really wanted to. They turned out perfect in size and comfort. The green/yellow/orange wool came from Norway and the spring color wool came from Germany.
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My second UFO was ...ahem...15 years old!! LOL!! I purchased this jelly cabinet that was just bare wood but I never could figure out what color to paint etc. Then the other day I was looking through MaryJane's Milk Cow Kitchen and refund the milk paint section. Off I went to my local ACE Hardware store and found Amy Howards Chalk paints and chose School Charm red. After I painted it, I distressed the areas to make it look vintage. I love how it came out!!
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Now on to more knitting projects as I was just gifted some lovely red yarn!! Hopefully I won't get too sidetracked!!! LOL!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6912 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6912 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2016 : 10:46:32 AM
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Well done Winnie. Love the colors of the socks. Your jelly cabinet came out beautiful - the chalk paint red is a great color.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2016 : 1:42:34 PM
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Whew! I just completed 5 Baprons. 4 are 6-18 mos. The large one is 24 mos. to 3T. My reward is to work on my Valentine lap quilt. Next UFO is the casserole carrier and matching microwave bowl holders. They were supposed to be a gift for g-daughter's MIL. Oh, well. 
I only went back a couple of pages:
Justine, I would love to make mittens. Your g-daughter's afghan is beautiful!
DL- Love those hats, all those Christmas Squares and chevron blanket. I remember the church purses. Cute.
CeeJay- I'm glad to see you made something for yourself!
Grace- When we get the house finished I'll need those swiffer covers. Lots of wood and tile floors.
Marie- What a great Hawaiian pillow cover! Now I know what to do with DH's old shirt.
Winnie-another thing to learn for my wish list. Socks! Yours are beautiful and fun yarn. Love that jelly cupboard!
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
3930 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3930 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2016 : 2:21:05 PM
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So far I have finished one UFO that my DH has been bugging me to fix.
The hook bar on these pants had been sewn on and broken off so many times that the fabric had become weak. I attached a strip of wool cloth to the area
and sewed the anchor loop on with tight stitches so that they are unlikely to fray.
I wrapped the strip of wool up and over the waistband and sewed it down.
The fabric strip is not visible and the pants fly will stay shut.
These pants also had a rip just above the hem. I had to adjust the hem longer to DH's specifications.
To provide stability I put a strip of wool fabric on the back side. This will help it stay together better.
Judith - This technique works for all types of shirts. A few things to remember:
* take the pockets on the front off
* place the button band on the diagonal
* do leave the placket unsewn so that the pillow top may be taken off and washed.
I apologize for having so many pictures. I believe that mending is an art. With the disposable nature of all our clothing, too many do not take time to mend. I like to show the steps I go through and explain my thought process for others to use to mend their own clothing.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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Edited by - churunga on Jan 24 2016 2:24:25 PM |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2016 : 5:24:19 PM
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Thanks for the tips, Marie! I'll use those when I pull out that project. Your mending in ingenious. Not only is mending an art; but, I think it is also an engineering feat!
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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Needle
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Judy
Kissimmee
Florida
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2016 : 6:11:26 PM
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This may seem like a late start, but I really want to join! Since most of our family is in entertainment our December's are crazy to say the least. We had our family Christmas last weekend. It was wonderful!! Now I'm ready to get some UFO's completed!
Farm Girl Sister #6566
The road of life is made smoother when traveled with someone you love. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7478 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7478 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2016 : 6:18:39 PM
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What kind of entertainment, Judy? Do you all work at DisneyWorld?
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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Needle
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Judy
Kissimmee
Florida
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 05:51:08 AM
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We all work at Universal. I work in costume, preparing costumes for the next day. My husband was shooting pyro at the Beetlejuice venue, however, that was just disconued. Now he's on camera at Fear Factor. Our oldest daughter is a coordinator and her husband is in management in events. Youngest daughter's husband was at Disney riding motorcycles for Lights Motor Action, however, he's a full time stunt man in GA. Middle daughter and son-in-law live in IL.
My first UFO is replacing buttons on Jon's coat.
Farm Girl Sister #6566
The road of life is made smoother when traveled with someone you love. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7478 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7478 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 05:54:05 AM
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WOW! Sounds interesting and fun for all! Thanks for sharing.
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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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 09:04:24 AM
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Holy "milk" cow, Judy! What a fun career! And for the whole family! Sounds "action packed"!
All I wanted to do from the time I was a little girl was to be the one working back stage sewing sequins on the circus costumes. Never made it happen. 
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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 10:01:17 AM
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ok,, you gals have been busy,,,,
Winnie.. luv the socks (esp the Germany)and the cabinet... I will have to try my hand at Milk Painting!
Burpees and mending... reminds me,, I need to get busy cuz I have more crochet wash rags to make for the grandkiddos and a sweatshirt to fix the hem...
Judy,,, adding you to the list,,, Welcome and let us know when your 1st UFO is completed...
Busy busy.... :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13615 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13615 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6922 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6922 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 7:32:25 PM
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Winnie- I am loving your jelly cabinet. That turned out so nice!
Judith- Your baprons are so cute! I really need to make me some of those.
Marie- Awesome job on getting one of your ufos checked off your list!
Krista |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 9:49:59 PM
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You gals rock!
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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SouthForty
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Doris
Dallas
TX
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 10:22:51 PM
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That's what I was just thinking, Bonnie! All of these great projects. . . I feel like such an underachiever! 
You can put your boots in the oven but that don't make 'em biscuits! |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2016 : 2:27:52 PM
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First UFO finished and on it's way to it's new home. The pattern is Simply Woven. Free on Moda Bakeshop.
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"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7478 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7478 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 7:42:57 PM
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Nice quilt, Marcia!
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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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2016 : 8:53:51 PM
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Thanks! It's king sized for my youngest son. He took it home, put it on his bed and sent me a picture. Good guy! Yes, on to the next ufo is right. Which one to choose......
"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2016 : 1:23:04 PM
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I'm so far behind on reading these, I'm just going to say Hooray for Everyone! I had a big set back on knitting a sweater for my granddaughter. I get really distracted when the pattern has lots of different rows. This one is a 12 row diamond pattern with open work. I have just enough skill to knit it but not enough skill to fix my mistakes, so I had to rip out and start over. Arghghgh! I've started it over but am also working on a simple Valentine's bunting for some instant gratification. Will post a picture soon!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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