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Stitching & Crafting Room:  * Finish Those UFOs in 2017 * 134 UFOs finished  |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9440 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9440 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 19 2017 : 4:36:48 PM
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Debbie, You did 101 snowflakes? I guess they are all different as snowflakes are. 
I am finishing up some knitting that I set aside. Hoping this winter I can get many of my ufo's done.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2017 : 4:39:52 PM
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That is a LOT of snowflakes, Debbie. I have quite a few of my mother's snowflakes and angels she crocheted. I am thinking of putting several of the snowflakes on a dark blue sweatshirt to wear this winter.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
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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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9440 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9440 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2017 : 6:55:33 PM
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Linda, That sounds like a great idea!
I was thinking I have some of those crocheted covers on some ornaments that my mom made. I also have her ornaments. I think I would like to try to make some snowflakes. Do you use starch to stiffen them?
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2017 : 7:16:32 PM
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Yes, I made all 101...I know, crazy...and they are all different. I know that I wouldn't have been able to design that many different snowflakes!
Linda, that would make a super cute sweatshirt!
I used 2 different products to stiffen them. That was the part that I really wasn't looking forward to, but it was actually not that bad. I got both bottles at Joann's...one was by Aleene's and the other was called Stiffy. I diluted both with a little water in a gallon ziploc bag and then added a handful of snowflakes, squished them around until they were saturated and then squeezed each one out with the excess going back into the bag. I think that I prefer the Stiffy product over the Aleene's...it was a little more flexible when dry and not quite so opaque looking. My husband drew 15 circles onto a big piece of cardboard and then 60' lines through each one. I covered the board with plastic wrap so the snowflakes wouldn't stick to the cardboard. Then I pinned them to the cardboard following the outlines. They were usually dry within 48 hours.
I'm hoping that my cousin will send me a picture of her completed tree! Last year I had about 18 made and used them in a evergreen garland around a doorway along with some embroidered ornaments. I had thought about hanging some with clear fishing line in the windows but it might be easier to use double sided tape to just stick them where I want. I should have enough this year to try a couple of different idea.s
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2017 : 09:41:05 AM
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I looked up the book online, the snowflakes look beautiful. How long did it take you to complete all of them, Debbie? Way beyond my crocheting level!
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2017 : 09:45:57 AM
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They don't take as long as you'd think...I could usually finish one in an hour. I did about 18 of them before last Christmas and then worked on them on and off since then. I really pushed myself to finish them this summer. If you can do the basic ch, sc and dc...you can definitely make these!!! They are fun and kind of addicting! I will post a picture this afternoon.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2017 : 2:14:11 PM
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Here are the 77 that I have left after giving some away...
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2017 : 5:29:25 PM
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Wow!!! They look amazing! What an accomplishment!
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9440 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9440 Posts |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4316 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4316 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2017 : 02:20:36 AM
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beautiful snowflakes. they will look amazing on a tree or anywhere.
I have been stitching every chance i get.
garden is done now. Deer cleaned it out and i finished cleaning it up last night. Along with a couple flower beds. Haying is done now too. This weekend is apple pressing. Then it will be on to making fire wood. always something to do around the farm. enjoy everyone
Farming in WI
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2017 : 09:05:43 AM
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Thank you!
Michelle, I have been putting off going out to my garden to see what is left but I think today is the day. I know I have tomatoes that need to be canned and carrots, beets and onions to dig up. That should be about it. I was almost hoping the frost would get the rest at this point...haha!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2017 : 09:05:44 AM
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Wow, Debbie! Did you leave your window open? There are beautiful snowflakes all over your carpet!
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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2017 : 10:26:13 AM
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Wow Debbie! Those are some beautiful snowflakes! I hope we get to see a picture of them on the tree. I wish I could crochet like that.
Krista |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2017 : 3:52:03 PM
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Thank you! I will ask my cousin to be sure and take a picture when she gets her tree done. She puts up several trees and has an early holiday weekend with her family around Thanksgiving time.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2017 : 12:10:03 PM
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Last night I finally finished tying my ribbons onto my decorative Halloween ladder. I have had it painted and put together for about 3 years now but never found the time to tie my ribbons on. I'm super excited to have it finished and one more thing checked off my UFO list.
Krista |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2017 : 12:23:03 PM
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Looks great, Krista!
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2017 : 12:01:27 PM
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Thanks Jill and Jana!
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2017 : 12:30:30 PM
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How is everyone's UFO's coming along?
Krista |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2017 : 12:44:50 PM
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I've actually got some done at last, just wanted to take some photos. Socks, a cowl, and a neck warmer.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2017 : 1:46:09 PM
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I have also pretty much failed as a host. It has been crazy around here. I will be moving on Halloween. I hope to get everything set up fairly quickly. Once that is done, I promise I will update the Smilies and post some statistics.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2017 : 04:21:42 AM
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Don't worry Marie. Moving is a total pain and worse when you have already moved earlier this year!
Denise Ann |
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