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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 19 2017 : 1:53:15 PM
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Does anyone here do crazy quilting? I love too CQ, but I desperately need new glasses before I can work at it anymore. I was thinking about selling bags on Etsy with a CQ block on them. If you do happen to CQ, where do you get your supplies? Laces, ribbons, embroidery floss, buttons, beads and everything else?
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2017 : 3:12:00 PM
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I don't do Crazy QUilting, but a good place to get the laces and trims is garage/estate sales and thrift shops.
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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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2017 : 6:06:29 PM
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Great idea! Thanks Linda
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2017 : 09:42:36 AM
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It's something I would like to do, I've just started taking a beginner's embroidery class. Post the link, once you get your bags on Etsy, I'd love to see them.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2017 : 6:56:56 PM
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I will Jill, thanks!
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2017 : 8:23:30 PM
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I have done small crazy quilting projects. I have a block to make into a pillow from a class I took years ago. I need to take an initial off and replace with something else. The person with said initial is no longer worthy of it so I will maybe do a ribbon flower or a spider web.
In the class I took we all ended up trading some fabrics or ribbons. I found several interesting small remnants that worked as well. Mens silk ties are a good source of fabric too.
Denise Ann |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2017 : 07:14:41 AM
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I found a pack of 5 color coordinated fat quarters at JoAnns last night and laces, ribbons and sequins back in the clearance section. I've got a 6 day vacation coming up soon, so I can't wait to get started. :)
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2017 : 12:23:09 PM
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Hi Melissa... do you have any pictures of your work. I would love to see them. My Grandmother used to do CQ but I don't have any of her items sad to say.
TW
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2017 : 2:46:54 PM
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I have a vintage Bernina that does some embroidery stitches. I use those mostly with crazy quilting and look for bags of lace and trims at thrift stores.
Has anyone mastered the "farm girl stitch" from MJ's stitchery book?
Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
Back Door Farm Girls Chapter
http://vintagehousegoods.blogspot.com
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2017 : 5:35:30 PM
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Hi Nancy, I have some blocks that are finished, but not sewn into a finished product. I'll take some pictures tomorrow after work and figure out how to post them :)
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2017 : 5:29:29 PM
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I'm so sorry I didn't get to post the pictures. By the time I got home it was to dark to take them. They will be up here by this weekend. I promise.
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2017 : 12:32:12 PM
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Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2017 : 12:33:24 PM
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Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2017 : 12:35:26 PM
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Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2017 : 12:37:38 PM
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The pink block was my very first one. The lavender was my second and I'm still working on the other one.
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2017 : 7:53:09 PM
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Your work is beautiful. My favorite is the pink block too. There is a group on Facebook called crazy quilt divas. Lots of eye candy, info and sources to get supplies.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2017 : 07:15:43 AM
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Thank you Bonnie! I haven't seen that group on Facebook yet, I'm going to look for it.
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2017 : 12:31:48 PM
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Those are beautiful Melissa. And thank you for posting about your Embroidery school blog Allison, it looks really helpful. I've done my first embroidery class and am working on a little needlebook sampler right now. I'm quite enjoying it although obviously I'll need a lot of practice.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2017 : 4:55:25 PM
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Thank you Jill. I really enjoyed making them. Now, I just need to figure out what to do with them. I've been on Etsy for ages today, trying to decide what to charge for the final product. I'm still lost there, but I did find a bunch of sellers for embellishments and fabrics! :)
I was looking on Pinterest and they have lot of ideas for stitch journals there.
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Christy925
True Blue Farmgirl
476 Posts
Christy
Midland
Michigan
USA
476 Posts |
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2018 : 06:36:15 AM
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I love your blocks, very pretty. I have been looking at a blog -pintangle - and it also inspires me to start a crazy quilt. I like your blocks more
Thanks for sharing
Janiee
Farmgirl. 390 |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2018 : 4:44:08 PM
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Alliso, I just traveled to your embroidery
School blog and sweater doll blog. So much great info! Thank you for sharing!
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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