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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 04 2022 : 10:44:11 AM
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Well, though we are for the most part, done with snow season,.we are now in rain season...
I have been puttering in my sewing room to keep from turning into a Slug!
I had fun making pot holders, and now am working on book markers.
The flamingo one is from JeanP, and the one with my name on it was a piece of embroidery that JeanP.sent me, I made it into a book marker. Last night I crocheted the one on the right. And I machine embroidered the cat one a week ago.
Book markers are so easy... I might make a decopauge or fun paper craft one next.
>^..^<
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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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2022 : 11:09:02 AM
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Oh, I love the Cat -- you used variegated thread didn't you? Very neat. Are you going to do a book mark swap? I love making them. They are sew quick and easy peasy. . . .
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6724 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6724 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2022 : 11:25:05 AM
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Nice Grace I love them all.
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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2022 : 3:57:34 PM
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Jean, did you recognize the one you embroidered my name on?
I might do a book mark swap, later in the month.
For our crafty card making gals, how fun to add a little Enpherma touch to decopauge book markers.
>^..^<
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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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2022 : 6:34:43 PM
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Hmmmmmm, I can't remember what that was from. I recognize that I did that design but memory fails me on any other details. LOL Yeah, I love the little flamingo guy too. He was from the last Kimberbell Bella Box. Gotta make some more of him. He's very quick and easy and I still have a good sized piece of the pink leather.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2022 : 7:38:06 PM
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I've been crocheting "snowballs". They are a scrubbie made with the scrubbie yarn from Hobby Lobby. My gf in FL makes them and they are easy. I've made 8 today in Easter colors to sell in the shop at home. Here's a picture of the ones I've made so far. They go pretty fast and I can do them while watching tv.
I have finished one of the crocheted hexagon sweaters in a grey heather yarn. I like the way it turned out (see picture) and it is very comfortable. I am making one now in a denim variegated. They go very quickly.
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 - Mar 04 2022 : 9:47:46 PM
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Edited by - katmom on Mar 04 2022 11:14:16 PM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2022 : 1:26:14 PM
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Grace, your bookmarks are turning out really cute!!
Linda, I am intrigued with your fun scrubbies and that darling hexagon sweater! They are all so pretty and useful!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2022 : 1:30:42 PM
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I saw these cute kitties on Ebay and decided to make some myself with Spring colored scraps. Originally I made fall and Halloween themed kitties from this easy pattern. It is super simple to make. Now I need to figure out what to do with them. Or maybe I will keep them and enjoy them myself!!
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 - Mar 05 2022 : 2:50:53 PM
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Winnie,
The scrubby is super easy. I get the Scrub-ology 2.0 yarn from Hobby Lobby. It is safe for body or pans and won't scratch. It has shiny pieces in it, too.
Here it is (Ch 2 always counts as HDC):
I use a size H hook.
Ch 5 and slip stitch to join
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as HDC), add 19 more HDC into the circle, join to top of Ch 2 (20 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, HDC in same space as Ch 2, 2 HDC in top of each HDC around, join to top of Ch 2 (40 stitches)
Repeat row 2 twice more (80 and 160 stitches).
Bind off and weave end in.
Does that sound clear as mud? Very easy and I can get at least 3 from each skein.
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2022 : 2:52:28 PM
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Winnie -
I love the kitties. Look easy to make. About how large are they?
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 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2022 : 09:12:56 AM
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What wonderful projects!
Grace - I think that crochet bookmark would make a lovely bracelet!!!!
Linda - that sweater looks really comfy!
Winnie - those cats are cute!
~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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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2022 : 10:20:20 AM
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Linda, thanks for the pattern for the scrubbies. I will look for that yarn at our local Hobby Lobby. My kitty pattern, I just made up from seeing them for sale on Ebay a few years ago. The finished kitty measures $ 1/2 inches tall at the ear point and 3.5 inches wide across the body park.
LOL!! Yes, Grace, it is a Kat Lady Starter kit too???
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2022 : 3:30:18 PM
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Darling bookmarks, Grace! I have several in nearly every book, they are like little treasures when you go back later and re read a favorite!
Linda, Your crochet is beautiful, love the sweater, looks so comfty and feminine!
Winnie, Your kitties are adorable! They would make darling shelf sitters, bowl fillers or even easter basket items. Maybe even make a wreath with them, glue them to a grapevine for your front door? Very cute!
Dreamer42
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2022 : 4:50:05 PM
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April, I agree!
I have in the past received sweet little crochet page markers,, and have left them in the books,,,
I have lent some of those books out and given away the books,, forgetting to keep the page marker,, but on the
plus side, the recipients did not have to scrounge around for a book marker. LOL!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2022 : 5:08:00 PM
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Winnie -
FYI - my friend said to get as many HDCs in the loop as possible - for me 20 seems to work best. The more you get in the fluffier the scrubbies.
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2022 : 06:44:07 AM
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The sweater is very comfortable. I am so glad I made it and am making another to go with my blue jeans. 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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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2022 : 10:02:32 AM
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Grace, I love the bookmarkers. I am working on some corner fabric ones.
Linda, love the scrubbies, I am going to have the look for that yarn next time I'm in Hobby Lobby. Love the sweater too, the color is so pretty. Gray is one of my favorite colors.
hugs,
Marc
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2022 : 2:05:28 PM
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Marcy, I need to remember to make more, to tuck into books that I share or give to friends.. what a great gift idea,,
The book markers/page markers can be customized to the theme of the book or customized for the reader, color, flower pet etc...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2022 : 08:07:52 AM
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I love Bookmarks too. I have a little cedar box here on my bookcase
that I keep them in. Once in a while I will find one in a book that
I buy at the library used or the thrift store or garage sale.
I was just at the library this past week and got seven books for a
dollar fifty. All donated used books are .50 cents. So you never know what
you might find in them.
NANCY JO |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2022 : 12:08:49 PM
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Nancy Jo, we have found everything in old books from train tickets to receipts and even grocery lists.
I place bookmarks in between the books on my shelves. That way if I am reading a series and don't get a chance to get back to the next one right away I know which one to start with next.
~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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