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Stitching & Crafting Room:  my amy butler robe and slippers  |
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 2:52:51 PM
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I love the Amy Butler book! Borrowed it from the library, but I may have to go buy it for myself anyway. You're right -- lots of great projects in there.
I made a flannel scarf for my sister, a la Amy Butler's pattern on her website. I didn't put on the pom-pom trim but added three vintage buttons to one corner. Easy-peasy to make, and now I'm ready to begin sewing one for myself, also flannel. Will make a couple (shorter) ones for my mom-in-law -- for at-home wearing.
I'm looking forward to doing less frenzied sewing after the holidays.
Stay warm up there, Jo. I can't imagine all that darkness. But I'll bet your skies are just full of stars. Ours are full of airplanes landing at O'Hare Airport!!
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 4:15:39 PM
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| I haven't seen those yet they are so pretty. I love the flowered one. Pink roses. They are for me. The green one.Ha pinkroses |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 4:42:16 PM
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Well jo, I didn't know you made it, now I'am really impressed, I could probably make the sash.I may have to check out the book to see what you are all talking about.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 5:39:56 PM
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| I looks wonderful. Is the teacup quilt from the book too? |
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
649 Posts |
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 6:20:07 PM
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The slippers are felted! It's so fun, they looked like the jolly green giant could wear them when I knitted them, then I threw them into hot soapy water and oila! a size 6. The robe was really EASY to make....... It's just beautiful fabric, Amy butler is a genius..... j
"friends don't let friends eat farmed salmon"
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 6:21:11 PM
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Jo, I just love the tea cup quilt, so beautiful.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 7:04:52 PM
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| Jo, your projects are just lovely. I use Amy Butler fabrics to make my daughter (she's 19) and her friends purses and pillowcases, etc. They love them. Your work is fabulous! Enjoy sewing time. Sheryl-lyn |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 8:44:00 PM
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Jo- How cool are you?! Love the robe and those slippers are so cute!
Bet their nice and toasty,too. I had never heard of Amy Butler until someone here mentioned her a while ago. I spent a long time checking out her website and all the great stuff she has to offer. She has not become a household name here and I don't see her fabrics when I'm out but I am now a convert! There are some really cute patterns I have been eyeing for a January sewing frenzy!Thanks for reminding me!
with a happy heart |
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 9:34:59 PM
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The slipper pattern is from fiber trends (fibertrends.com). The robe pattern is in the Amy Butler "Stitches" pattern book. It is so easy I'm embarassed! all rectangular pieces except for the collar. The flannel is hard to find but some Amy Butler "Cozy" flannels are still available through The Calico Cat in Auburn washington. They have a web site..... I made a baby quilt out of some of her other flannels.... thanks for enjoying my little creation. It is so "cozy" to wear!! jo
"friends don't let friends eat farmed salmon"
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2006 : 03:07:46 AM
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Beautiful Jo! I hadn't heard of Amy Butler before, think I need to check her out!
I haven't been working on anything big. Just ornaments, embellished towels or a little bit of embroidery. I have quite a few ideas for after Christmas...
O, Come let us adore HIM! www.beequilting.blogspot.com |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2006 : 2:21:18 PM
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| Jo -- I love the idea of that robe -- how difficult would it be to make it longer? (I'm not a short-robe kinda girl -- too chilly here in our drafty house!) I saw some flannel that would be perfect for a robe: sock monkeys on a lime-green background! Coordinating fabric is yellow bananas on the lime-green background. Sounds like a must-do? |
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EagleNest
True Blue Farmgirl
192 Posts
Mary
Yakima
WA
192 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2006 : 8:48:01 PM
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Jo
How Cute!! It was too tempting. I went and bought her book today. Now I have a list of things to make. Like I needed to add to the list I already had.
I'm making some of the recipe card bags tonight and I have a Christmas border print I'll try with the short pleated apron tomorrow. And then the hanging toiletry bag for a friend. Oops sorry. You didn't really want to see my to do list did you!!!!!
I just finished a church lady's apron from Mary Mulari pattern. I'm so jazzed I'll probably sew all night.
I'm sew happy
Mary
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Gal 5:22 |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2006 : 9:07:32 PM
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Adorable!!! Cute cute robe and slippers too!! I think I have that slipper pattern...I must make them!!!!! Our old house is cold in winter and I am a wool hand knit socks all the time gal..those would be better for sure.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2006 : 4:05:26 PM
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Jo, you did a wonderful job on the robe. I love the slippers to coordinate. I got Amy Butler's book, In Stitches, too. I have not had time to make something from it. Just looking through the pictures is enough to stimulate the creative juices. I love her fabrics, too. I can't find them locally, but I enjoy seeing them in Hancock of Paducah's catalog.
Did you make the quilt as well? I am a Kaffe fasset fan, too. I have several of his books. Do you like Denyse Schmidt, too? She has a great quilt book out, too.
Country girl in NE PA |
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2006 : 4:46:14 PM
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hello Clare, I've made a few Kaffe projects and bought Denyse Schmidt as well. I really love bright happy colors (you can tell from the robe!!) the teacup quilt was really fun to make so I like to show it off. I gave it to my mother in law for her 80th birthday. The robe was so easy to make I'm motivated to try some other projects out of the book now! There's a quilt in there that I plan on making! Merry x mas Clare.......... jo
"friends don't let friends eat farmed salmon"
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
305 Posts
Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
305 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2006 : 5:42:48 PM
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Thanks for the thumbs up on amy's new book.. I have seen the patterns alot in country living magazines, but have not purchased the book yet. Love her fabrics!
LauraH |
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2006 : 05:37:00 AM
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Saw all of your Amy Butler comments! She and I live in the same town-granville, Ohio. It's like a little new england village in the middle of the midwest. can't say I've met her though, just seen her around. The shops in town carry a lot of her fabric and patterns, etc. Between that and all of you its enough to make me want to have my husband teach me how to use that sewing machine!
-Megan |
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Somerhill
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Lisa
Caldwell
OH
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2006 : 05:56:40 AM
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Love those felted slippers!
Lisa at Somerhill |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2006 : 07:52:00 AM
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Megan -- Hello there -- and welcome! (I don't think I saw your first post, so I'll just say howdy here.)
How cool is that -- to see Amy Butler around town -- that is so cool! Isn't there a big flea market in Granville? I may be mistaken. . . . but if there is, I think a flea market trip and an Amy Butler sighting would be two good reasons to visit your town.
Fun! |
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2006 : 08:14:29 AM
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| I'm not sure about a flea market, probably one close. They do have a an antique fair every October. It is a great little town, if you're ever in the area, look me up and we'll stalk Amy together! (Kidding about the stalking, of course :) |
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