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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What Are You Working On Today? #2  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 15 2024 : 2:13:04 PM
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Judith, I two had well over 2 dozen vintage machines, at one time, I sold a few, and gave a few away..
Sadly neither my daughter nor my 2 granddaughters are interested in sewing.. and I have no female cousins that are interested either..
Alas, when I go to that big crafting room in the sky, I will have to hope all my machines will be rescued by happy homes...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2024 : 3:35:08 PM
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Yesterday I finally finished another corner to corner. This one will need some fixing when I sew in the ends to make the image connect better. I can't wait for all of these to be finished.
Krista |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
286 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
286 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2024 : 3:59:11 PM
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So pretty, Krista! Your stitching is so nice and even. I love seeing such fine work. My Nanie always told me that if I was going to spend time working on a project that I had better do my absolute best work! You have definitely followed her rule!
Nancy 8352 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2024 : 7:16:28 PM
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Judith and Grace - I'd be happy to be adopted LOL! I only have 2 sewing machines and one serger. And one of the sewing machines and the serger are "on loan" from my mother in law since she hasn't used them in years. None of them are vintage.
Krista - I love seeing your Harry Potter squares. Can't wait to see them all put together!
Here's the santa malfunction I mentioned a while ago:
I changed the pattern a bit - it had a white boarder all the way around it. In doing so I messed up the belt buckle and forgot to start the belt again. There were so many cut and tied pieces for the belt buckle that once I realized my mistake I wasn't going to go back and redo it!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2024 : 8:04:14 PM
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Heather -- you can still tell right away what/who it is!
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2024 : 1:31:59 PM
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Thank you Nancy for the sweet compliment!
Heather, your Santa looks great! You know you could always do a solid red for the back panel and make it into a pillow and then hook a real belt around it! You are doing great with these corner to corners.
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2024 : 4:15:44 PM
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I am trying to finish up a cross stitch bookmark. I completed all the actual cross stitch but now I need to follow the instructions on how to hook the front and back together. It wants me to iron it as well. I have never ironed cross stitch before. It makes me a little nervous. But I am excited to finally have the bookmark done and be able to use it!
Krista |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2024 : 8:01:18 PM
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Krista -- what kind of fabric is the cross stitch done on? I've cross stitched on cotton and linen and ironed both using a cover cloth.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2024 : 07:22:32 AM
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Yes, put a piece of muslin or other cotton cloth over it to iron it. This will protect the stitching. Lay it backside up so the stitching isn't crushed especially if there are stitches with texture. This will also protect any metallic threads used.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2024 : 5:36:06 PM
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Today I am so mad at myself. I have a cross-stitch picture my mother made in 1986 and it had some spots on the background fabric so I sprayed with Spray and Wash and rinsed it out by hand. I laid it on a towel to air-dry and when I went back to see how it was drying I saw that the red threads had bled pretty badly. I've tried a stain removed waxy stick I have and it seemed to get some of the bleed out, but not all. I will try putting in the sun tomorrow maybe with a little lemon juice. Today's threads do not bleed like that, at least I didn't think so; I guess they weren't made the same way back in the 80s.
Does anyone have any other ideas to try? This has only been air drying; I have not used any heat on it. The red is the only color embroidery threads that bled.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2024 : 6:42:02 PM
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Several applications of lemon juice and sunshine removed most of the rust stains from my mother's embroidery hoop on a piece she had started about 1980 and got put away when she couldn't work on it anymore. I found it about 2010 and wanted to finish it. The lemon juice and hot sun removed most of the rust; if you look close you can see a shadow of it. Adds to the charm and memories.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2024 : 08:29:47 AM
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That's what I was wondering about multiple applications. Amazing what lemon juice can get out. I will try that - maybe not today since it is very overcast right now. May clear up later.
Right now they look like pale reddish shadows under the fish and over the lure. I wish they were blue. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2024 : 12:02:28 PM
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Wait for the sunshine -- I did it on a 100+ day.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2024 : 4:43:03 PM
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Thanks Judith and Marie! I was able to get it ironed and finished. It wasn't as intimidating as I thought it would be and it ironed perfectly. My project may be a tiny bit slanted, but hey, it looks good for my first bookmark!
Krista |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2024 : 5:42:31 PM
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Krista - that's a great idea! I bet I have some ribbon around here I could try to use as a belt. If not I'm sure the thrift store will have a black belt.
Linda - I hope lemon juice and sunshine does the trick!
Judith - that's so wonderful that you finished your mom's project. What a great memory piece!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2024 : 5:44:27 PM
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Today been finishing up sewing blocks together into rows for a 2014 UFO quilt top. Now ironing seams and sewing rows together tonmorrow. So far hhave 3 out of 7 rows sewn together. YEE HAW!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2024 : 3:18:03 PM
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Heather, if you make the pillow, I would love to see it!
Linda, you have been super busy! You will be finished before you know it.
Krista |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2024 : 7:50:38 PM
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Krista - I plan to, now that I know how to make it look good LOL! It might be a bit though. I started a square with the letter t in it for my nephew for Christmas. Then I'll finish the other 3 initials (for my other nephew and 2 nieces), and then the backs to make the 4 pillows, and then I'll get to my pillow :)
Linda - can't wait to see your finished quilt top. You and Judith crank them out so fast!!!!!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1248 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1248 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2024 : 02:27:16 AM
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I finished a latch-hook kit today, now working on binding the edges.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2024 : 04:34:59 AM
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Everyones fingers are busy! Great jobs. I started a tatted doily to keep my fingers busy. Yesterday I worked on a few new table runners. Will have to add pictures later. It has been hot and humid here, so staying inside as much as I can.
Farming in WI
Michele
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2024 : 07:05:30 AM
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Today I hope to finish up the top of a Halloween wallhanging kit. Still have some machine applique to finish and 4 pinwheel blocks. I also have 2 more Halloween WH kits I am working on: one just needs the machine applique stitching and the other needs to be completely cut our and stitched. These are getting me in the fall mood because of all the nice fall colors.
Also am waiting for a replacement panel so I can make the Alaska Northern Lights quilt kit I picked up in Juneau. The panel in the kit was cut too small. I told them I could adjust the coping strips in the quilt to make it fit, but they said I didn’t have to do that and that they would send me a new panel. So I will probably put the small panel on the back of the quilt.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2024 : 2:37:19 PM
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Way to go Wanda, Michele, and Linda. You have all been super busy. There are so many beautiful things being made. I love seeing what everyone makes.
Krista |
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SunflowerDuckie
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Jessica
Florida
7 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 10:54:21 AM
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I'm working through dishcloths today. Nothing fancy, but boy, we go through them. I love seeing all of your work!! #128525;
It is up to you to see the beauty in everyday things. |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 10:56:55 AM
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Hi Jessie, welcome back :-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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SunflowerDuckie
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Jessica
Florida
7 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 11:21:51 AM
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Thanks Debbie!! #128156;
It is up to you to see the beauty in everyday things. |
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