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Stitching & Crafting Room: What Are You Working On Today? #2 |
Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2023 : 10:01:05 AM
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Oh Krista I love your Bee, so cute!
Big Hugs, Debbie #1582 Blessed in Oregon With Colorado on My Mind Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2023 : 10:18:47 AM
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Thank you all for the sweet comments.
Linda, the graphgan is actually for my son. He loves transformers and bumblebee is his favorite. The little bee was for his brother's teacher. Sorry for the confusion.
Wanda, this crochet pattern was a big challenge for me. I ripped it out quite a few times and had to do some research on what I was doing wrong. Once I figured out a few tricks, it went smoothly. And I don't blame your son, I love it too lol! Probably my favorite pillow I have made to date!
I finished the striped back to the graphgan last night and got 3 sides of the pillow hooked together. Tonight I will put the pillow in and close it up. I am super excited to give it to my son for Christmas!
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2023 : 10:31:50 AM
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I also made this pickle for my son's speech teacher. She is always making jokes, so I thought this would be funny for her!
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2023 : 10:35:24 AM
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Then I also finished baby Bexten's cow for Christmas. It's so dang cute!!
Krista |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1248 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1248 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2023 : 1:30:19 PM
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Krista you are so talented, I love all of your creations! That teacher is going to love her dill pickle!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677 FGOTM August 2022 |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2023 : 08:12:25 AM
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Krista, Those are so wonderful. I bet the cow was fun to do!!!!!
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 - Dec 23 2023 : 08:17:39 AM
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Well, I finally got a project done. I can remember when I could crank out 20 of these Christmas cards in a couple of days.... but these took 2 weeks. Good thing I'm retired!!! At least I have them done for next year, so now to clean up the room a bit and start working on the quilt pieces again!!!!
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1248 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1248 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2023 : 08:22:51 AM
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Theresa those are pretty cards!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677 FGOTM August 2022 |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2023 : 09:49:51 AM
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Thank you Wanda. I've been making quilted Christmas cards for about 20 years now and they are usually a hit among family and friends.
I also figured out the wrap heel (knitting). In the evenings, I managed to finish a pair of socks... I think the new heel type caused the instep to be a little large, so will have to work on that.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2023 : 05:52:23 AM
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Theresa, are those sewn directly on to the card? They are beautiful.
~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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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2023 : 06:28:55 AM
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Denise, Yes. I normally do all the embellishments I can before I attach the clothe to the card. Once I have as much done with the fabric I sew them directly onto the card. All of the embellishments on the star was done before sewing to the card. All the embellishments on the rocking horse was done before, except for the tail and mane and that was done after I attached them to the card.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2023 : 3:47:19 PM
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Theresa - Great cards. That is a great project for using up Christmas fabric scraps. I may steal that idea next year. I will work on it as a do-a-few-at-a-time project throughout the year.
Farmgirl hugs, Linda Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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Edited by - quiltee on Dec 24 2023 3:47:53 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2023 : 3:56:08 PM
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Today I am helping Ed work on a very difficult jigsaw puzzle my son got him for Christmas. LOL!
Yesterday I finished makinng the mini-lego-lookalike Treadle sewing machine my son got me for Christmas. I told him I wanted one. There are over 600 pieces in it. LOL! It does not sew, but when you use the wheel or the small crank near the bottom, the treadle pedal and needle both move!
Farmgirl hugs, Linda Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2023 : 05:15:32 AM
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Linda, Steal away!!! They are great fun. Love the Lego machine. That had to be a blast to put together, and what a thoughtful gift.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2023 : 1:01:27 PM
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Theresa, I love your cards! They are so pretty.
Linda, your Lego sewing machine is so cool. My oldest son got a micro Lego set of the Titanic. We have been working on it the last couple of days. Those things are so tiny!
Krista |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2023 : 5:58:04 PM
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Today I worked a little on taking down the tree and decorations. Tree down, the rest will have to wait until tomorrow. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs, Linda Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2023 : 10:27:44 PM
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Oh my stars! Twixt and tween all your creativity… I am just exhausted!! lol! I am such a slug,,, but come 2024 I will get back into some craft projects or at least some PHD’s. !!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2023 : 04:10:50 AM
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My goodness! All of these projects are fantastic! I love your teacher gifts and the little cow Krista. Karen, I can relate to the look of something exploding in my craft room. I am working on a gift project right now so I will clean it all up when I am done. Of course having a cleaned up craft room makes me want to craft more! Linda, that treadle is so cute. I think they have made just about everything into a Lego now. I was thinking the the same thing about the handcrafted cards. Adding another project to my lengthy list. Lol!
~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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2023 : 1:44:38 PM
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I think the fabric Christmas cards will be cute. Just need to think what I want to put in the words in the cards so I can print them out and then decorate the front.
Farmgirl hugs, Linda Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 2:51:31 PM
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Yesterday I got out my 2023 UFO list and rewrote a new list for 2024 with all the stuff I didn't finish. My list is 20 UFOs less this year!! I'm going to head into 2024 strong and knock a bunch up these UFOs out!
Krista |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 6:38:37 PM
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Good for you,Krista!!! Way to get things done!!! I’ll be working on my UFO list tomorrow!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 8:24:21 PM
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You are ahead of the game, Krista. That's great for you!
Farmgirl hugs, Linda Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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 01 2024 : 07:46:11 AM
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Oh my gosh everyone!! These projects are all amazing that you have been working on. Krista, that cow your made is just too cute! Your little guy must have been so excited to get it on Christmas.
Theresa, your cards are beautiful and I know the recipients love them too!
Linda, making jigsaw pieces sounds like a real challenge to me. I hope it all went perfectly too!
Good luck everyone this coming year! I am amazed at the number of projects you get done and those that are "in the wings"! You all take the cake on excellence!!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018 |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2024 : 09:38:19 AM
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I will be creating my bullet journal for 2024. I'm a little behind because of the surgery.
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 - Jan 05 2024 : 2:59:41 PM
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I forgot to share my other son's pillow I mad for Christmas! He is really big into Minecraft, so I made him a Minecraft pillow.
It's double sided so he can use whatever side he's in the mood for.
Krista |
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