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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 07 2017 : 7:35:16 PM
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I received your squares today, Sherry! Love your prints - and your tucks. This is going to be a super quilt, and I hope everyone puts theirs together quickly so we can see the different placements of the blocks. It will be super easy to put together.
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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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2017 : 8:47:48 PM
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Thank you Sherry for your pretty blocks and tucks. I have already stitched them together. Tomorrow morning very early I will press four different sets of blocks. I have been chain stitching squares and triangles all afternoon and evening. Lots of work, but it will be exciting g to see them all go together one day, hopefully soon.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Christy925
True Blue Farmgirl
476 Posts
Christy
Midland
Michigan
USA
476 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2017 : 2:20:22 PM
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I got your squares today, Christy. Love all these different fabrics. This is going to be a super quilt. Great in all our "farmhouses".
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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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 12:41:12 PM
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Denise, I received your squares today. You must have an awesome stash. Thanks.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 12:45:01 PM
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My tablet out of commission for two or three frustrating days.Back to factory settings once more. What a mess.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Christy925
True Blue Farmgirl
476 Posts
Christy
Midland
Michigan
USA
476 Posts |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 4:27:31 PM
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Thanks Marilyn!
Do you need money for the postage?
Denise Ann |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 5:47:05 PM
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No postage was due.
Funny thing is everyone has mailed for $1.36 or three Forever postage stamps, except Sherry and I. We each were charged $2.64. I thought that was interesting.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 7:56:01 PM
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I received Lisa's and Denise's squares. These are GRRRRRRRRRREAT!
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 8:10:30 PM
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Darlene - Just checking - when did your squares get sent out? You posted on the 3rd they were going out Thursday (the 5th), but I haven't gotten them yet. With the weather they may just be taking a bit longer. Can't wait to sew these together.
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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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 03:45:46 AM
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Marilyn,
That is weird about the postage!
I received sherry's squares, Marilyn's squares and Lisa's squares this week. I need to stop at the mail box this morning and see if there is anything there...
I am so excited to lay out all the squares and see what we all come up with!
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 03:50:58 AM
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Mailyn,
My stash is pretty good. Some of the squares are from fabrics I used for a couple of quilts in the late 1990's early 2000s, si some of them are kind of vintage, but it fun to "find" them again!
Denise Ann |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 03:53:09 AM
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Sometimes it is the packaging that makes the postage go up. If the thickness is over 1/4 inch or the thickness is uneven across the envelope (lumpy), the envelope has to go as a small package, and that is what makes the postage more. I was surprised that the squares that came in a padded envelope was the cheaper price, but it was even in thickness, so maybe it squeezed through the measuring slot the PO has.
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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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 04:03:27 AM
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Linda,
I think that is true, if it goes through the slot easily then its a different price, silly postal rules!
Denise Ann |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 04:48:39 AM
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Our post office is a stickler for rules. They call a card with even the slightest bump, a package. So, now I try to remember to slip a piece of card stock over the bumpies, (like some other girls do)...and I use the drop box outside. We need a bigger post office. It is. It unusual to have ten people in line...with only one or two workers.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Liscuva
True Blue Farmgirl
289 Posts
Lisa
West Seneca
NY
USA
289 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 11:33:00 AM
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I rec'd Sherry, Darlene and Denise's packages, thank you. I don't believe I've seen a double yet...
Denise any idea where you got the fabric with the tents and campfires?
Where do you ladies get ur fabrics, some I rec'd I've never seen in my local fabric store which is JoAnn's. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 11:35:33 AM
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I get most all of mine at quilt shops or on line.
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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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 12:59:54 PM
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Today I received Darlene's cute squares. Thanks Darlene, I must get busy stitching again.
I get fabrics from quilt shops,Hobby Lobby, Joann's, Wal-Mart, Etsy, EBay, Missouri Star Quilt Shops, friends, etc. I have even purchased piles of fabric at yard sales for $3 or less. Although it was not quilting fabric, it might come in handy someday. Hey it was a find, a bargain!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Edited by - TexasGran on Jan 12 2017 1:01:38 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 1:06:28 PM
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WOO HOO! Today I got Darlene's squares, too! I've got all 8 sets now. Can't wait to see all our quilt tops! When you post a pic pls email me a copy, too, and I will put them all on one or two pages to see what we came up with. 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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 1:07:57 PM
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I've gotten fabrics like that at estate and yard sales and thrift shops, too, Marilyn. I've used some for an apron or two. Most is not quilt quality.
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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Edited by - quiltee on Jan 12 2017 1:08:17 PM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 1:46:29 PM
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I know, they are stiffened. But for bulletin boards at school, wind blocks in chicken pens, etc. They are ok.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 6:27:42 PM
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Lisa, I think I bought it at a local quilt shop. I have some of it left so I will see if I can find the company it is from, its fun fabric. Still no plan for it but it needs to mature a bit...
I went to an estate sale in 1998 ish and in one of the beds was covered in feed sack fabrics. I bought all of them, because it was 1/2 off. I still have some of it, I've been hoarding them. I have bought fabric at joanns, local shops, ebay, missouri star quilt company. If I find fabric at estate sales or other sales I'll buy it if I think I can use it for something.
Denise Ann |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2017 : 09:21:11 AM
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Thank you, everyone, for cutting 20 squares each. That gives enough for a good size quilt. I've got all my squares sewn into 14 rows of 12 - that is 72 x 84 before borders. I had to cut 9 squares to do this. I think I will add a 6" border all around to make it 84 x 96.
It is fun going through all these squares. You can tell who has more teens, who likes flowers. Some like muted tones and others are brighter. And are there some former flower children in this group? LOL!
Thank you again for your continued participation in these fabric swaps. We've had some great quilts, with more themes yet to come.
After Music will be Dogs and Cats (1 10" square each), Travel, and ??? I hope you will join in when signups are posted.
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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Liscuva
True Blue Farmgirl
289 Posts
Lisa
West Seneca
NY
USA
289 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2017 : 10:46:31 AM
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| just waiting on last pkg. and then im going to throw them all in a box and sew together as I pull them out, otherwise i'll spend too much time trying to "organize" them...lol |
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*Farmgirl Swap: SIGNUPS CLOSED: Scrappy 6-1/2" squares |
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SIGNUPS CLOSED: Scrappy 6-1/2" squares
