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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 16 2022 : 04:25:36 AM
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 . My first felted butterfly. I made one for the RAOK also. Love the cow hat!! And the stitching is great. An amazing group!
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2022 : 06:02:38 AM
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Love the butterfly Michele.
~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 - Feb 16 2022 : 12:08:10 PM
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LOVE the cow hat! It turned out fantastic!
That butterfly is amazing! I've never done any felt crafts. Was it hard?
~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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2022 : 1:25:48 PM
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Grace, you are too sweet! That really made my day.
Vanessa, that is an adorable idea! Sounds like I need to get him a shirt that says that now!
Michele, your butterfly turned out great! Love the colors.
My diaper cover is almost done. I just need to finish the edging and make the tail. Then I’m off to make a tooth fairy pillow for my oldest. He finally has his first loose tooth.
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2022 : 1:56:24 PM
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Krista -- that hat is too too adorable. I'm always so envious of your beautiful crochet work. I've rationalized never learning to crochet by insisting it's because I'm left handed. But I have been told many times it's not so. LOL.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2022 : 5:48:02 PM
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Heather felting is easy enough to do. Just don't poke your finger. Simple list of materials- a piece of foam, a felting needle and some wool. I am not the best at being a sculpture, but I like my results.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2022 : 6:40:23 PM
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Jean, I am lefthanded and have crocheted for about 3/4 of my life now. My brother also and he too learned. Believe me if I can do it so can you!
~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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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2022 : 6:48:52 PM
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Love the butterfly!! :)
I can crochet…but not well. Lol. I start off great but end up dropping stitches or making them tighter or something. My rectangles end up looking like aliens! Haha
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2022 : 12:59:58 PM
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Jean, the lady that taught me was left handed. It’s totally doable and never to late to learn! I love hearing how many people are left handed. My dad is left handed and I could have sworn one of my boys was going to be left handed but he ended up being right.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2022 : 6:28:19 PM
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My mom is a left handed crocheter too 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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2022 : 5:30:12 PM
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Wow, wool felting is a art I have not delved into... Yet!
In the mean time, I made a scissors cozy/sheath..
Love using scraps...
I made it to hold my 8" shears when traveling.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2022 : 2:37:48 PM
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very cute Grace!!
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2022 : 4:36:31 PM
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Yesterday I explored the local thrift store, where I scored 4 hospital sheets that will use for quilt backs and the i went to Goodwill where I found these 2 Samsonite train cases for $4.99 each. The lighter one still has its tray.
The darker one has a large pocket with a stretched out elastic, but the pockets on the short sides are still good.
So, I'm looking for ideas. Should I just spray paint them? Has anyone covered one with fabric or paper? Should I remove the big pocket and line the inside with paper?
I'm even thinking of gluing a coordinating ribbon on the area where the latches are.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2022 : 5:37:40 PM
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Vanessa, OK 1st, Major Score on the vtg train cases!
I still see them in antique shops for between $10-25 depending on condition...
I have spray painted , but, use primer before painting.
I also deco
'd one, that was in ugly shape, with cute Scotty Dog Duct Tape.
And yes, I have decopaged some as well.
There is a site on facebook called , if I recal, Train Case or vintage train case,,, Some of the ideas are just fabulous.
If your case is a bit musty, use any of the 4 ideas... wadded up newspaper or charcoal or kat litter of baking soda, and close the lid for a few days.
As for painting, prep work is important.
I taped off everything I didn't want paint on, then premiered etc.
And BLING! it's all about the Bling!
One of my friends (from the trailer group) did a complete Post Card theme, she photo copied an assortment of post cards then decoupaged the photo copy onto the case.
I even saw a tile mosaic one...
What ever you do, have fun.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2022 : 6:21:21 PM
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Maybe maps, I have several from our travels.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2022 : 11:39:54 AM
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Grace, your scissors holder is very cute! I think it will work great for your travels.
Vanessa, those are some beautiful finds! I personally don’t have any suggestions on what to do since I haven’t done anything like that, but I’m excited to see what you decide and see how they turn out! I do think maps would be neat especially since it’s a train case.
Krista
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2022 : 1:41:13 PM
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My daughter and I have been working on a project for a cause the library here is involved in. Little girls pillowcase dresses. We didn't use pillowcases but we did use one for a pattern. We ended up with 20 dresses. We embellished some of them.
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~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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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2022 : 1:42:45 PM
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Oops, didn't mean to post twice
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Feb 21 2022 1:43:59 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2022 : 5:17:20 PM
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They were so fun to make and I got to spend time with my daughter and granddaughter as we taught them to sew.
And...I got my sewing mojo back!
~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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2022 : 08:01:53 AM
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Way to go Denise. I love making pillowcase dresses for charity, have made literally 100’s in all different sizes to send to Africa. Yours are beautiful and what great bonding time with your daughter and granddaughter. Grace, fabulous scissor holder.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2022 : 7:33:38 PM
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Stitched up some Dresden Plate forms,
I won't mention who sent me the cut strips,,, but she is doing her darndest to keep me busy with sewing mischief!
Lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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