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Stitching & Crafting Room:  * Finish Those UFOs in 2017 * 134 UFOs finished  |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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 Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 10:08:18 AM
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Okay, I have to come clean about a few swaps I haven't finished. These will be on top of my UFO List.
1) Make Butterfly Dish Cloth
Way back in my first year of Sisterhood membership, I accepted something from Kem (Cozyanna). I have finally found a nice pattern for this project so I can get this done and remove this guilt. Kem, if you see this, please send me your address.
2) Doll Swap
There was a doll swap a couple years ago, I entered a doll swap and was supposed to send it to Madeline. I was a little ambitious and chose a complicated doll pattern. I ditched that for a very nice crochet doll from a book I have.
3) 2014 Christmas Paper Doll Swap
So way back then, I was supposed to send one to Bonnie Ellis and she was to send one to me. We both got busy so we agreed we should do it later. I can't find the bag I put it into.
4) Friendship Quilt Swap
I also joined this swap and have been lax about returning quilt squares to those who sent them to me.
This is a picture of the ones I have received and returned a square to. They are all put together as I go.
This is a picture of the squares I have not returned a square to.
5) Last, but not least, for the third year in a row: Alter Night Gown - will get out a pattern piece with a princess seam and see what I can do.
So there it is - My list of shame . . . er UFOs. Wish me luck.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 12:41:53 PM
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Here are some of the blocks I finished last night. I was not able to load the picture earlier.
Denise Ann |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 5:23:56 PM
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You are a brave soul, Marie!
Denise, I love those strip blocks. I've been saving my small strips and small triangles...I'm not sure why...I always have hope!
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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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2017 : 2:54:46 PM
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good luck everyone. i have worked on two of my projects. got a ways to go. great job on those projects getting finished. I hope to join that club one day!!
Farming in WI
Michele |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2017 : 5:18:57 PM
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I worked a little more on organizing my craft/sewing room..oh, look! shiny!
Then dgd noticed she has no burp cloths. So, I found a pattern on Internet and printed it. Pulled out all the boy fabrics and flannel.
Then we had an OB appt. and grocery shopping. Fixed dinner. Now doing this. Then folding laundry. And, Poof, the day is gone.
Step dgd had a baby boy today! Will read tonight. And, try again on those burp cloths tomorrow. Baby is due any day.
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
7237 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7237 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 5:09:26 PM
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Congratulations everyone on finishing your first sets of UFOs. My goal for this week is to make a list of the things that need to be done. That way I can see where I would like to start so I can get a smile next to my name! I have to stay positive even though I'm off to a slow start!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 6:38:13 PM
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I finished my 40 squares for the guild swap this week. One UFO down.
Now I am on to the 3 gifts I have started but not yet finished.
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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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 07:29:27 AM
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YAY Linda! Your first smiley face!
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 07:39:50 AM
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Great job everyone on the finishes and the UFO planning!
I have had a grrrrrrr week. I had to rip a big ol bunch of stitches out of my challenge piece.
Last night I did get some put back in, but it didn't feel like much progress.
More updates and pictures on my blog (link below)
Oh and I am a official Farmgirl with number now!! I am so happy!
Bridge
Farmgirl Sister #7277
Put your lipstick on & be Happy!
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 07:58:12 AM
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That is a setback. Use it as a lesson. Mistakes are there for us to learn from.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 08:18:23 AM
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I am so impressed with how hard everyone is working and how much progress you all have made the first two weeks into the challenge. Being that I work full time I have taken it easy so far, but ends now, I will be digging into projects this weekend (three day weekend here in Southern California) and hope I too will be posting my progress. Congratulations to all and keep up the great work!
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 11:43:23 AM
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My first UFO has proven to be more of a challenge than expected. I first cut it out last year and hand pieced it. You make three vertical rows with nine patches and a plain cloth block. Then you stitch 11 rectangular pieces together vertically and attached them between the three nine patch rows. They didn't fit. Now I'm not talking a bit off, like inches. Thought I messed up in the hand piecing process, took all stitches out--all stitches. Decided to redo this project but use my Featherweight. Finished the itty bitty nine patch blocks and tried to sew them to the plain cloth blocks. Guess what? Totally off. Checked instructions on cutting, measured my seam allowances, did everything according to the pattern. Pattern instructions are wrong!!!!! Did some math and I can salvage this project. Trimming the blocks and then will put these rows together. If I have the same issue with the rectangular pieces, I"ll either make a larger seam allowance or be trimming again. I am not a beginner quilter.....just a bit frustrated....but this project will be finished. Would love to hand quilt it. Wish me luck.:) At the very least, this little Featherweight is just purring along.
Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
http://vintagehousegoods.blogspot.com
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 1:25:56 PM
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Sylvia, I added you to the list of UFO Finishers.
This project sounds interesting. I would like to see a picture of the work in progress (WIP) if you are able to post one.
I also will be gearing up for working on UFOs this weekend. I hope to see more smiley faces behind our names.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7237 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7237 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 1:57:33 PM
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I started my list this morning and already have 10 things that need to be finished. This weekend I am hoping to get my brand new sewing machine out (I got one for Christmas!!) and work on fixing up some shirts! About an hour ago my son ripped his pants....one more thing on my list to sew.
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 2:35:53 PM
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Mending is considered a UFO(s).
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
582 Posts |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 03:52:41 AM
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Sylvia,
Lighting is so important, you can get much more done, especially when it gets dark so early, much easier on the eyes!
Enjoy!
Denise Ann |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 03:55:56 AM
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Marie,
I need to find those block exchange squares! Out of sight out of mind, but that will be another cool farm girl quilt! No worries!!!
I like the green setting squares you are using, that is going to be a really cool quilt.
Stay warm!!
Denise Ann |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 03:58:13 AM
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Which block exchange squares are you looking for, Denise?
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 : 04:01:21 AM
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The friendship squares, I think you were involved in this as well. I have them, they are safely tucked away in a ziploc bag, probably in my partial projects basket, I just haven't had the courage to drag that out again, but I probably should. I need to clean, I mean "reorganize" my sewing room. Its easier to just shut the door some days!
Denise Ann |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 07:02:20 AM
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You are lucky you have a door to shut and an entire room for sewing. Here's a picture of my sewing "area".
I've let it go wild.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 07:20:52 AM
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Boy do I feel at home here, I had to take a second and third look to make sure someone didn't sneak into my sewing room and take that picture!
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 10:30:58 AM
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LOL It certainly is a challenge trying to work in a bedroom, especially when my 64 year old little boy wants to take a nap.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7237 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7237 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 11:53:41 AM
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Wonderful Marie! That means I will have a ton more to add to my list. Thank you!
Krista |
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 5:50:21 PM
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Hay there,
My studio looks just like the one above but that is on my UFO list. Its actually #1 !! And its the only UFO I have worked on this week. I just added the Friendship Block Squares to my list. Mine are also in a bag....somewhere. I MUST DO BETTER !
Hugs and prayers, Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
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Stitching & Crafting Room: * Finish Those UFOs in 2017 * 134 UFOs finished |
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* Finish Those UFOs in 2017 * 134 UFOs finished
