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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What Are You Working On Today? #2  |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 16 2021 : 7:56:48 PM
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I can't do Christmas yet either, Krista. My youngest was asking to watch christmas movies last weekend, we usually watch christmas movies in July - but, Mama couldn't muster up that cheer yet!! Been hotter than a popcorn fart here and we are now surrounded by wild fires with smoke and ash blowing in. Our air quality is far from Holiday Cheer. BUT, Grace - I adore that christmas swirl!!! :-)
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2021 : 9:02:33 PM
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I feel for you all in the smoke from the fires. I suggest you buy some air filters now before they run out. I bought one for each room last year when the smoke was so bad. They really do help.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2021 : 10:48:22 PM
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Thank goodness the smoke has passed over us and moved on...
Today was actually very nice but the Temps are going to go back up..
On the plus side I get of my 3 grands to have fun with... lunch, market for ice cream then back home to make hand made greeting cards...
Working with them gives me a good excuse to make a few handmade greeting cards too!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2021 : 1:00:05 PM
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So far we have only had a whiff of smoke last week; today it will be 97 today, blue sky, humidity 26 with a few clouds. I misplaced my glasses yesterday so got no sewing done. Spent the whole afternoon and evening looking for them. DH found them this morning in the bathroom drawer -- I probably put them there when I put my hair up. I must be suffering from oldtimers crs disease.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2021 : 3:03:04 PM
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Now that I have a new (still learning to use)
cell phone, I had to make a new case as my previous phone was smaller.
I have arthritis in my left hand which is the hand I use to hold my phone...so putting those big fat bulky rubber cases on my phone is not an option. I have a small rubber case that is not bulky.. but to protect my phone while floating around in my handbag, and easy to spot.
I really should have been cleaning my sewing room; but got distracted... Oh Look! A butterfly
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Jul 18 2021 3:09:20 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2021 : 3:28:04 PM
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Oh Grace, that is simply too cute . . .
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2021 : 3:40:29 PM
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Great idea! I also have hand arthritis problems. My new phone is larger, too. Didn't have a choice in the matter; they all seem to be growing. They need to start making back pockets in jeans larger, too. I think I will make a "purse protector" for mine too. Thanks for the idea.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2021 : 3:42:01 PM
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I think your butterflies are here, too. I keep getting distracted from making my quiltlet.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2021 : 05:42:35 AM
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Grace, those are too cute. They would look so cute in Christmas Fabric. Great gifts.
Jean, please post pics of your journals.... would love to see them.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2021 : 05:50:14 AM
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So, trying to teach myself micro macramé. Here is my first attempt at it. It is an ankle bracelet.
My next try is a bracelet (cuff)
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2021 : 12:56:45 PM
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Nice work.I love anklets now that I realized I can wear them. I used to do macrame but never on a small scale like that. Is that an old enamel ware funnel?
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
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 19 2021 : 1:02:25 PM
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Grace, that’s a cute phone protector. I have seriously considered making me one out of crochet. Maybe now I really need to!
Theresa, that is beautiful! You did an amazing job! Is your bracelet going to match?
I need to get started on a baby shower gift but can’t manage to find the energy. All this heat is making me drag.come on cooler temp days.
Krista |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2021 : 2:16:47 PM
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Judith, I love anklets, I have done a few big items in Macramé. This is a wall hanging I recently completed
but I had never done micro Macramé. I found it so interesting that I decided to learn how to do it.
Yes it is an old enamel ware funnel. I have three and I love them.
Grace: Love the phone protector. I know what you mean about phones in handbags so I love the colors. Should be easy to see!
Krista: Thank you. The bracelet/cuff will not match exactly but I am making it out of a turquoise color cord. When I get it finished I will post a pic.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3857 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3857 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2021 : 2:08:04 PM
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I'm hosting an Altered Paper Clip Challenge on my YouTube and in my Facebook group. It's a 12 week challenge and we are on week 7.
You can jump in any time along the way. You'll learn lots of great ways to make these darling little embellishments. I give you a supplies list for each one. Hope to see you on my channel soon. Link is below.
Happy Crafting!
Farmgirl sister #308
Envelope Wallets and Junk Journals, Face Masks too.
http://www.marketsofsunshine.store
YouTube DIY sewing and crafting
https://www.youtube.com/c/MarketsofSunshine
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Edited by - marjean on Jul 20 2021 2:08:44 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2021 : 3:43:21 PM
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Theresa,, I have to laugh,,, I use to wear anklettes,, some I bought and some I made.. well,, a few weeks back I pulled out a anklette I made and went to put it on,,, uuuummmm! did you know ankles can 'gain weight'??? lol!
Sooo I have 3 options,,
#1 re-work (embiggen) them..
#2 take them apart and make something else with the beads
#3 just give them to my grand girlies...
LOLOLOL!
btw what a great idea to use an old funnel to show off your macrame' skills... love it!
oh, the Brighton anklets still fit (barely) because of the extra chain links....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Jul 20 2021 3:45:07 PM |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2021 : 4:44:47 PM
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Oh my Grace, I did not know ankles can gain weight LOL... Bet your grand girlies would love them. Well my sister called me and I was telling her about the anklet and she wanted to see it... funnel was close at hand so there you have it. LOL
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2021 : 11:38:15 AM
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Theresa, I can’t wait to see! I love turquoise! I have only tried large macrame but the micro sounds fun.
Cute projects Marsha.
Grace, which option did you decide to go with?
Krista |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2021 : 1:21:31 PM
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Krista, so far I am really liking the Micro. It is fun.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2021 : 5:32:19 PM
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Theresa -- what kind of string/yarn do you use for the micro?
Grace -- ankles don't gain weight; anklets shrink.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2021 : 12:51:50 PM
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Judith, right now while I am learning I am using
It seems to be 1mm which is what the inside hole of the bead is.
I am pretty sure that finger weight yarn would also work but I have not been able to find finger weight in cotton or maybe some other fiber than wool.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2021 : 9:40:52 PM
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I wonder how Perle cotton would work. It comes in such an array of beautiful colors. Maybe I'll give it a try while sitting and watching the Olympics.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2021 : 03:41:12 AM
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Judith, I think Perle cotton would work fine.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2021 : 8:38:03 PM
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Last night I started working on another crochet project. I decided to make a wall hanging for my brothers new baby. He will be born in September, but figured I would get a head start. Maybe if I have enough time I'll make him some booties.
Krista |
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