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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What Are You Working On Today? #2  |
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1425 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
1425 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 06 2022 : 12:44:07 PM
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I love everyone's projects. Great job. I am crocheting squares trying to get back into crocheting again.
Ruthie Ann
Farmgirl sister#4072 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2022 : 2:27:32 PM
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I am still working on that 4th of July pillow. I have 2 of the 4 front squares done and have started the 3rd. Really hoping to have it finished before the end of this month.
Krista |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2022 : 8:02:18 PM
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I have been in such a Machine Embroidery frenzy recently that I've decided to take a break and get back to creating handmade books for a while. I've spent a few days in the studio cleaning up my sewing mess and making room for my up coming bookmaking mess. LOL. I'll probably start on a Reverse Piano Hinge Binding book tomorrow. Then, I have an online class starting July 25. We'll be making five different styles of accordian books in five days. Sounds like fun. So don't be surprised if I join Katmom in being MIA for a while. BTW, are there any other handmade bookmakers out there? . . . . Just to be clear . . . . not the horse racing kind, I mean the paper making kind. . . .
"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 07 2022 : 8:52:04 PM
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Several of us have fallen love with junk journals. Does that count?
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2022 : 9:10:49 PM
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The junk journals do sound interesting. I am going to start gathering junk for one.
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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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2022 : 11:08:15 PM
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Of course, Judith, that's exactly how I started out in bookmaking.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2022 : 04:53:04 AM
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Yes, making junk journals counts! The title is what you are working on. 
Sometimes I have to take a break from whatever craft I've been doing and work on something else. Fortunately I started out with alot of papercrafting supplies before I started working on the journals.
~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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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2022 : 11:45:42 AM
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I have a lot of "ephemera" (my shopping bag full of miscellaneous stuff) and several drawers of artsy supplies from my
ATC making so it is making it really easy to morph into junk journals. I knew there was a reason I saved every card I have ever received.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2022 : 12:23:05 PM
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So Judith and Denise -- Do you exchange them or just make them for yourself?
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2022 : 12:56:21 PM
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I have only made one. Just got into it. This one is a gift. I think I am going to make them for my oldest granddaughters for birthdays.
~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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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2022 : 1:33:29 PM
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When a gal pal from South Carolina got me started on junk journals a few moons ago, we did an exchange that was kind of fun. She chose little mini notebooks like something from the dollar store and decorated 5 or so pages in both books. Then she sent them both back to me and I decorated more pages. We did that until the books were full. Then she kept one and I kept the other. That was a hoot and a very good introduction. As the books got too bulky, we even tore blank sheets out to minimize that problem. The books were small so it was not an overwhelming project.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2022 : 3:01:21 PM
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I'm getting so excited! Slowly but surly it's coming along.
Krista |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2022 : 4:25:26 PM
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Krista how pretty!
Jean, I have learned how to make them from scratch and binding the pages. Such a relaxing craft and I love all the things that can be added. Snippets of fabric, lace, pretty tags, envelopes. I even found poems that I can resize to fit in tiny envelopes. I took an online class when I started. Free stuff and tutorials. I'll see if I can find the link and post on the swap thread.
~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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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2022 : 6:56:07 PM
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Jean -- Since I'm on my first one I haven't exchanged any yet. My gal friend and I get together now and then to work on our books.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2022 : 8:17:46 PM
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I was playing with Fence Rail blocks and made a bunch. Then I decided instead of making a big one, I'd make 2 smaller quilts. It's been slow going with a festival this weekend that I need to cover, but I'll get cracking on the other one soon.
This afternoon I took pictures of the Miss Augusta Riverfest Regatta.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2022 : 9:27:45 PM
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So which of these lovely ladies are you, Ms. Audra Rose?
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2022 : 01:47:39 AM
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My sister looks most like the one in the white dress. She was the pretty one. I was the smart one.
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 - Jul 18 2022 : 1:42:32 PM
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Vanessa, that’s a beautiful quilt. You sure have been busy.
Krista |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2022 : 5:45:30 PM
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The 2 gals on the left are local. I just do my best to be a classy woman-of-a-certain-age (not Stone Age!). I had it easy, our professional photographer and my boss took the baby show pictures.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2022 : 6:58:45 PM
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Krista, You crochet so beautifully!
Audra Rose, Beautiful quilting!
One day, I hope to master both!! :-)
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2022 : 1:47:15 PM
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Krista, I love your latest crochet project! It looks like a flag will be happening?? Can't wait to see the end product.
Vanessa, I bet that was a fun festival and your quilt blocks are coming along beautifully!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2022 : 1:43:44 PM
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Yes, Winnie. It will be a flag pillow. I have the blue piece finished and now started on the back. It’s slow coming but I’m determined to finish instead of turn it into a UFO! I see other things I want to make but I refuse to start anything else until it’s finished.
Krista |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2022 : 3:08:37 PM
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What could be better than enjoying the summer afternoon with a glass of wine and stitching while watching old episodes of Dark Shadows?
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2022 : 4:37:41 PM
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That looks like some fun stitching.
The old 1960s Dark Shadows?? I remember watching that with my son who was very young at the time (he was 59 yesterday). His favorite character was Barnabas Collins, probably because he could fly out windows. I may also mention that it was really strange to hear my son called "Grandpa" at the Father's Day picnic. I'm not that old am I? Where has the time gone...
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
783 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2022 : 4:44:18 PM
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Judith, we aren’t getting older! Our children are!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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