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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What Are You Working On Today? #2  |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 11 2023 : 11:49:34 AM
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Recently I made a whole slew of botanical bookmarks with recycled denim and they turned out lovely. I gave one to each participant in the monthly bookclub at our library in Moscow and they were a big hit. My beloved embroidery machine is at the sewing spa for some well deserved TLC. I really put it through its paces over the holidays. I'm cleaning and organizing the horrible mess I made in my studio while I wait for its return . Then I'll make another batch of them. Great project to work on -- the embroidery designers did an outstanding job on this program and the little free standing lace charms are over the top darling additions.
"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."
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1253 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1253 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2023 : 12:21:03 PM
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Very pretty Jean! I especially like the dangly leaf.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2023 : 12:42:38 PM
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Wonderful bookmarks, Jean.
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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2023 : 2:18:40 PM
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Jean, your bookmarks are so pretty. You have been busy.
Krista |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2023 : 5:52:05 PM
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Beautiful, Jean! I agree with you! The charms are adorable! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2023 : 03:12:17 AM
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Very pretty bookmarks Jean. They make a nice little gift too.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2023 : 4:01:10 PM
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Jean, your bookmarks are gorgeous!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2023 : 5:25:24 PM
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I agree - those are amazing! And what a great use for jeans not suitable for wearing anymore!
~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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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2023 : 5:27:19 PM
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Yep. The back side of legs are usually in very good shape.
"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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2023 : 1:40:40 PM
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How many bookmarks do you usually get from a pair of jeans?
Krista |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2023 : 2:51:01 PM
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Three double-sided ones from each leg. If I want to fiddle with smaller pieces, I can get more.And, of course, I still have the rest of the jeans to play with for other projects.
"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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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2023 : 6:11:12 PM
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Very pretty Jean.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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JennRap
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Jennifer
Sonora
CA
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2023 : 8:39:51 PM
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I'm absolutely in love with this heart quilt pin cushion that was in the quilting article in the recent MJF magazine! Has anyone ever made one of these? It looks simple with the glass candlestick as the base. I'm going to give it a try. Should I just use typical stuffing for the inside or ???
Jennifer Rapoza
California - Idaho bound in 2023! <3 |
Edited by - JennRap on Jan 27 2023 8:41:23 PM |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2023 : 8:45:47 PM
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I'd use wool scrap and pack it really tight.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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JennRap
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Jennifer
Sonora
CA
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2023 : 7:48:05 PM
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 I'm so excited about this lap quilt I'm making for my Mom. She absolutely loves roses and bought this fabric about 20 years ago! She didn't know what she was going to do with it but bought it because she loved it! She gave it to me last year when we were visiting because she can no longer sew. I got the idea to make my first quilt with it for her! (my Mom has dementia but was quite the crafty lady in her younger years!) I went to our local quilt shop today and the owner gave me a 2 hour private lesson to teach me how to cut it out to the pattern we chose. It's going to be beautiful! I'm so excited!
Jennifer Rapoza
California - Idaho bound in 2023! <3 |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2023 : 9:07:09 PM
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I'm working on cards to sell in the spring at The Art Shoppe.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2023 : 08:54:28 AM
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Jennifer, I love your fabrics! Your mom is going to love the quilt :). I remember the large, overall floral one from back in the day. I had something made from it.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2023 : 10:01:57 AM
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Love the fabrics, Jennifer.
Your Mom will love whatever you make.
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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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2023 : 10:33:46 AM
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All of these projects are beautiful and will make treasured gifts or fun tucks for a special someone.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2023 : 11:02:32 AM
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I'm working on UFOs, and a new project my husband just asked me to make - 2 draft dodgers for the patio and front doors.
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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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2023 : 4:15:55 PM
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The fabrics are beautiful, Jenn! Your mom will love it so much!!
Marie, your card bits look cute! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2023 : 2:02:32 PM
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How exciting Jennifer! Your mom will just love it! I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Linda, with how cold it has been here lately I really want to make some of them myself.
Marie, your card is looking cute.
Krista
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2023 : 05:53:39 AM
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 . a little bling fir your cutter or scissors. nice if you go to a sewing club to mark your scissors. i made them for birthday gifts.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1253 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1253 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2023 : 07:24:06 AM
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What a great idea Michele!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2023 : 10:13:01 AM
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I created this box card today. My first one like this. It was a learning process but am pleased with how it turned out. It will fold flat and fit into an A2 sized envelope. The second picture gives an idea of the dimension of the card. :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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