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Stitching & Crafting Room: What Are You Working On Today? #2 |
Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2021 : 03:31:12 AM
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Grace, I had some Amazon gift cards so I ordered from there. I bought the cheapest material at about $4 a yard. My husband helped - he held a garbage bag that had the new pillow in it while I scooped the feathers directly into it. There wasn't much loss of down.
Vanessa Farmgirl Sister #6754
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2021 : 1:20:32 PM
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I finished the outline on my advent calendar squares. And started the boarder. It’s taking me a little longer than expected, but I hope to finish the boarder this week. I also got the little books ordered that will go in each day! It’s making me excited for Christmas.
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2021 : 12:58:25 PM
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I'm starting on the candy cane boarder. It's very pretty but a little time consuming. I'm hoping to have this part finished today.
Krista |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2021 : 5:45:41 PM
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Krista -- I love that border; it will really make that calendar pop.
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 - Nov 12 2021 : 4:48:16 PM
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Thanks Judith. I still haven’t finished. It’s kind of a pain. The yarn gets twisted and makes it hard to do a lot before I have to untwist it. Maybe I’ll finish this weekend.
Krista |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2021 : 04:18:08 AM
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It will be beautiful Krista, hang in there you got this!!!
Farming in WI
Michele FGOTM June2019
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2021 : 05:40:02 AM
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Such great projects! I have been working on things for upcoming swaps.
~Denise Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2021 : 1:13:18 PM
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That does look like a tricky boarder but it sure looks nice.
I've been sewing gift bags. I'm putting together some little packages to donate to the crisis center for Christmas. I will have 25 for adults and 20 for kids when they're all done.
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2021 : 2:41:20 PM
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Krista, you are are such a talented crochet'er!! Beautiful candy cane border!
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1425 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
1425 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2021 : 06:12:12 AM
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Krista love the border . You are one talented lady.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2021 : 12:42:14 PM
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Thank you all! I still didn’t finish but I am now officially half way done with the candy cane boarder. My hubby is gone this week on a work trip so I’ll have more time to myself at nights to get it done.
Heather you are so sweet to make those bags. Are you putting stuff inside them or is the center?
Krista |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2021 : 1:41:57 PM
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I have done that edge finish. I found it a little tricky at first. I love the effect.
Marie Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2021 : 1:56:04 PM
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I finished making an afghan for my job coach's wedding. Without her, I would have never considered applying for the job I have now.
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 - Nov 15 2021 : 3:58:06 PM
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Very nice afghan, Marie. Wonderful gift for your job coach.
Farmgirl hugs, Linda Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"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 - Nov 15 2021 : 5:12:19 PM
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The dog is not included. LOL
Marie Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2021 : 5:15:44 PM
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Can you do a closer up picture Marie? I'd love to see the stitch design. It looks like it might be lacy. It's a wonderful gift.
Krista - I'm filling them. I'll post a couple pictures when I get them uploaded onto the computer. I'm one of those silly people that doesn't have a smart phone or ipad. I have a camera LOL!
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2021 : 5:20:56 PM
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It is a single crochet ripple, very easy.
Marie Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2021 : 08:10:13 AM
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It's even prettier up close! Wow - single crochet - I bet that took a while! I made some afghans a couple years ago for Christmas that were a double crochet ripple and I thought I would never get them done LOL!
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2021 : 10:03:17 AM
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I made this one very wide and only half as long as I would normally so that two people sitting side by side may be covered by one blanket. I used two strands of yarn throughout most of this piece. I paired a thread-like yarn with a worsted or larger weight yarn. The green and metallic gold stripe is made with three stands - 2 of the green because they were DK weight and one of the metallic. I tried to balance all the yarn weights so that one part did not make another part sag.
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
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2021 : 1:34:28 PM
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Very pretty Marie. I bet she will love it.
Heather, your funny! It’s amazing how many things have changed over the last couple years and how many people rely on those smart phones and iPads.
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2021 : 2:07:09 PM
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The boarder is finally finished!!
Krista |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2021 : 3:17:49 PM
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beautiful crocheting projects Marie and Krista.
Farming in WI
Michele FGOTM June2019
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2021 : 8:38:37 PM
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Krista it looks so Christmasy!
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 - Nov 17 2021 : 9:54:05 PM
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Oh my stars! Krista ans Marie,, you ladies are such talented crocheters... I am thrilled when my dish rags come out even...lol! Some day when I grow up, I want to be able to crochet like you ladies.. >^..^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2021 : 10:15:00 PM
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I was incorrect. The stitch I used was a double crochet.
Grace, I can come visit and teach you.
Marie Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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