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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What Are You Working On Today? #2  |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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 Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 12:34:23 PM
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At the last guild meeting they drew #8 on the UFO list so that is what I'm working on today.
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
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Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 2:04:00 PM
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I started working on another UFO this week. I tried making a graphgan pillow a couple years ago and my tension was to tight and incorrect with all the color changes. I have ripped it out and started all over. I am about a quarter way done and the sizing is staying correct throughout. That makes me happy.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 6:46:48 PM
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I am going to try my hand at crocheting a couple of bees for my great nephew Wally. I have never crocheted anything but scarfs, afghans, potholders and dishcloths so we will see. I bought a kids/adult easy bee kit so I am hoping I can do it. I will keep y’all posted.
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 7:27:24 PM
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Because of my travels, I have been working on #2, #3, #4, and #10 for UFO drawings at meetings I missed. Yesterday I got the top of one Halloween WH done. Today I finished sewing all blocks from my 2014 strip swap together and have been cutting the leftover strips into 5-1/2" strips for a piano key border for the top; I have sewn together one side strip so far. The blocks qare 10" so there will be a 2" inner border of black and then a 5" piano key border. I am thinking of making smaller 5" blocks like the main blocks for the 4 corners.
Here is a picture of the blocks - the main part of the quilt top.
And here is a picture of the Halloween Wallhanging top. It was a kit, and I think it turned out nicely. All the pieces are machine appliqued with a blanket stitch variation (the only blanket stitch in the machine I used). The Black of the eyes and the "teeth" are done on the machine, too.
The second Halloween WH I have to finish was started by my cousin before she passed away. She already had ironed on all the pieces, so I am trying to decide how to best machine quilt it. There are quite a few very small things to applique, so I need to figure out which applique method is best.
And today I got the last of the fabric I need for the third Halloween WH, so I need to get staarted on cutting it out.
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 - Aug 03 2024 : 5:47:05 PM
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Linda -- beautiful! It looks like the Bento box quilt I made for my grandson and his dog ate. Cute little Chessie cat on the wall hanging.
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 - Aug 03 2024 : 7:37:23 PM
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Thanks, Judith.I've done a Bento Box and this was done quite differently, but it looks similar. LOL! I had to redo the directions; the ones given to us were not an easy way to do it at all, in fact they made it a lot more difficult. I simplified them for me and it went a lot faster.
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 - Aug 03 2024 : 8:02:26 PM
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Linda -- when I did mine I just did it from a picture without any directions. It took some figuring out and moments when I wondered what I got myself into. Here is a picture of it before the dog got it.
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 - Aug 03 2024 : 8:52:50 PM
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Judith -
I love your quilt, too.
The traditional Bento box quilts I've made (I made 2 of them) were made from a large block that was cut into 4 pieces, then sewn back together with 3 other quarter-block blocks. Is that how you made yours?
For my quilt above, we had a swap for 2-1/2" Black and White strips, and directions on how to cut them for the middle 4-patch. Then we added a 1-1/2" strip of whatever we wanted around the 4-patch. Then the directions were where I changed them. I cut the sets of the 2 fabrics used in the middle 4-patch into 2 3-1/2" sets and 2 5-1/2" sets and sewed them together with 1/4" seam and added to the sides matching the white and black prints. So each block was made independently and wasn't a quarter of a larger block. LOL!
Which method did you use?
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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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2024 : 03:39:23 AM
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Debbie those bees look so cute! Let me know how they turn out. I’m trying to learn granny squares right now. I’m an advanced knitter but struggle with crochet. Trying to make a whimsygoth granny square bag for my eldest 22nd bday in one month! I’m struggling to match the pattern. This one looks better than the first several lol. Definitely have to block them. I bought extra yarn so I could practice hopefully I can get enough good ones made before I run out!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2024 : 1:54:24 PM
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Linda - I made each square individually -- I never thought about making big ones and cutting them apart. If there is a way to make things harder I will find it-- LOL
Shennnandoah - I love the fall colors of your granny square. Great job! Making granny squares was something I always wanted to do.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 04:02:21 AM
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Beautiful quilts and projects.
Farming in WI
Michele
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 3:16:55 PM
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Debbie, that sounds like fun! I made a tiny bee similar to that a couple years ago. I bet you can make them just fine!
Linda, your Halloween wall hanging is so dang cute! You sure have been busy.
Judith, that quilt is beautiful! I really love the colors. That is a bummer the dog got to it.
Shennandoah, you will get it and your eldest is going to love the bag. I look forward to seeing it complete!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2024 : 1:55:56 PM
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My graphgan is coming along. I have set myself a goal of finishing 4 rows a day. This goal with make the graphgan complete by the end of August. All the color changing causes a big tangled mess no matter what I do!
Krista |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2024 : 4:43:42 PM
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Krista it is coming along well; I'm sure you will have it done in time for graphgan season. I think with color changing it will always look a mess until it is done. I don't know how you keep track of it all.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2024 : 7:09:43 PM
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Looks great, Krista! :) Good luck with your goal! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2024 : 7:12:16 PM
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Very nice afghan, Krista. You will definitely meet your goal.
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 - Aug 09 2024 : 3:12:17 PM
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Judith, I agree and I swear that tangled mess always tests my sanity lol. But I always go back to making more!
Thanks Karen and Linda.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 4:39:46 PM
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Today I finished putting on the borders to my 2014 black and white strip swap quilt top. Here it is!
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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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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1248 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1248 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 5:46:03 PM
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Beautiful quilt Linda!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 8:48:47 PM
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Beautiful job, Linda! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2024 : 1:30:45 PM
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Love it! the piano key border is the perfect finish.
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 - Aug 11 2024 : 08:05:50 AM
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Thank you! But I don’t like dealing with all those seams in a border. 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 - Aug 11 2024 : 10:45:34 AM
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Understood, but some times ya just gotta suffer for your craft LOL
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
286 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
286 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2024 : 10:59:21 AM
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Linda, the quilt is beautiful! Enjoy it!
Nancy 8352 |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2024 : 12:02:24 PM
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It's such a thrill to see your "babies" get awards! The Chicken quilt, made from fabric sent by Debbie for FGOTM 2023,got 3rd place in the machine quilted category.
The Peacock quilt got a blue ribbon in the hand and machine made category.
They will both be used and loved.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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