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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 12 2022 : 1:52:52 PM
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A farm girl, whose name I won't mention,, heeheehee.
Sent me a challenge,,, working in small scale, I did use a wee bit of my French language skills!!(wink wink)! But I muddled through and here is the end result.
And yes, I sewed it on my Feather Weight and hand turned to sew as opposed to using the electric peddle.
Since I don't have the tiny size button holer I rotary hand stitched the 'eyelet' size button hole.
I had to get a little creative with this pattern, making some modifications that worked for me... but all and all I like the end result.
Not perfect, but should I decide to make another one, it will be easier.
This is a Dresden Plate spool coaster, check out the "Feather Weight Shop" in Kooskie, Idaho.
They have great stuff and they even sell refurbished Singer 221 Feather Weight machines.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Feb 12 2022 1:56:42 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6582 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6582 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2022 : 2:11:20 PM
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How pretty Grace, I would say you exceeded the challenge . Okay, I know exactly who challenged you, she is good at it too:-) You girls sure know how to have fun in your sewing room.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2022 : 2:59:03 PM
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Well isn't that just too cute. I might need to make a couple for my two Featherweights. Will you share your pattern? ROTFLMAO !!!
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2022 : 5:27:55 PM
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Cute spool coaster, Grace. That IS tiny! Would be a fun project - though a bit small? LOL!
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
1540 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1540 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2022 : 5:42:50 PM
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Such a fun challenge!! I love how it turned out!! Good job, Grace!!
Karen :) |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2022 : 5:59:19 PM
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I only used 2 diff prints of fabrics for this one,, but if you have about 12... 2"sqs, of different fabric, {as you can see in the 1st photo} it probably would be super cute!
Karen,, are you ready to make one? heeheehee!
Debbie-Yep!!
Linda, tiny pieces is an understatment! haha!
Jean-ROTFLMBO!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6582 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6582 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2022 : 6:06:24 PM
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Ummm, I think it might me too small for me:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1540 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1540 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2022 : 8:47:37 PM
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I appreciate your faith in me, Grace, but something that small is probably outta my wheelhouse!! Lol :)
Karen :) |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2022 : 9:02:05 PM
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Trust me, it was interesting to work with such small pieces... but I rewarded myself with a glass
of beer and a piece of dark chocolate (store bought) pound cake,, haha!
Motivation works every time!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2022 : 3:31:38 PM
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Oh my gosh, Katmom was right . . . talk about tiny. We are talking T I N Y. Add to that being blind in one eye with diminished sight in the other resulting in NO depth perception and it really was quite the challenge for me. But I simply couldn't let her have all the fun by herself. Now if you go to the Featherweight Shop website and sign up to receive their emails, you can get this adorable spool holder pattern for free I found. And if you don't want to be bothered cutting all the tiny pieces, you can even buy little kits with everything precut. Sew I decided to spend my Superbowl Sunday making one. Now mind you, my work is pretty sloppy . . . kinda tends to be that way when you can't see what you're doing. LOL. But I finished one. Think I'll make another for my other Featherweight and call it good. I could never make these itsy bitsy things neat enough to gift them. But I encourage y'all to take a couple of hours and make one at least for yourself. It really is a fun little project.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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Edited by - JeanP on Feb 13 2022 3:33:36 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6582 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6582 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2022 : 3:44:08 PM
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Looks great Jean and oh my goodness it is Tiny!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4178 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4178 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2022 : 6:27:40 PM
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Way to go ladies. My mom and sister made these for their featherweights. Very cute, but my oh my tiny. I am not in the featherweight club yet.........hopefully sometime I will get to join. Everyone loves their featherweights. lol
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2022 : 6:37:11 PM
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I signed up, but no free pattern yet.
Also, Grace, did you scroll down and look at the picture of a featherweight by the Video Tutorials heading? It has a Yoyo Spool holder. That's right up your alley!
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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2022 : 7:06:06 PM
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Aack, no, I didn't see the yoyo spool coaster!
I need to turn my computer on and head over to the Feather Weight Shop web site and check it out.
Thanks Linda... More mischief for me to get into! :>)
>^..^<
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 |
Posted - Feb 13 2022 : 7:10:31 PM
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Jean,,, I think yours turned out cute, luv the colors.
I stitched, ironed, stitched, ironed... I probably could have sewn a quilt in the time it took to make mine! Lol!
I am looking forward to seeing the 'kit' that you bought... Haha Challenge on!
Heeheehee
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Feb 13 2022 9:32:22 PM |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9092 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2022 : 06:34:37 AM
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Kat, Kat, Kat.
You are just way to clever. You really know how to use your sewing machine. When I do find mine
it doesn't make any where near the nice things yours does.
Such cute and pretty things you do!!
Nancy Jo
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6928 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6928 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2022 : 12:58:55 PM
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Oh my goodness Grace, that is so tiny but absolutely beautiful! You did an amazing job. I love the fabrics you choose.
Jean yours is so cute with them all being different fabric designs. Very whimsical.
My sewing skills are no where close to being this good. I admire you ladies.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2022 : 2:24:18 PM
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I think we should rent a cruise ship just for MJF gals Only,, and have a sewing, crafting, crochet/knitting, card making cruise...
We would sail off to a warm island, be catered and pampered ...
Ahh!, In my mind, I can see us now, crafting to our hearts content, and when we arrive home, our luggage will be full of Finished projects!
Ok, enough lolly gagging, Time to make a cup of tea and clean off my sewing table.
Happy Valentine day....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Feb 14 2022 2:26:43 PM |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2022 : 2:43:47 PM
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Oh my goodness what a tremendous idea. Where do I sign up? Do you need me to send a deposit right away? How soon can we go? It's snowing again here -- I'd like to leave tomorrow if we can. Thank you very much.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2242 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2242 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2022 : 3:01:21 PM
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I'm packed and ready to go. What pier number?
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4178 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4178 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2022 : 3:47:32 PM
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Wait for me ladies! One small bag for clothes, 4 suitcases for projects!!!
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2022 : 4:15:24 PM
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Lol!
We could have sew much fun, food and friendships...
I can be packed in a nano second!
All I need is a pair of flip flops and a Muumuu.
Oh, and a tall glass for my MaiTai!
Heeheehee
Michele I am with you,, 1 suite case for clothes, and 4 for crafting goodies...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Feb 14 2022 4:46:13 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6582 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6582 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2022 : 4:46:10 PM
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I am ready too, let’s go!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1540 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1540 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2022 : 5:32:21 PM
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Did someone say MaiTai? I may need a few more suitcases to bring gifties to my friends!! :)
Karen :) |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9321 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9321 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2022 : 01:14:33 AM
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I'll be there! Just point me in the direction of the meeting place!
~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
9321 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9321 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2022 : 01:16:10 AM
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Love the dresden plate pattern. So tiny and cute!
~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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