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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Mar 27 2022 : 07:33:25 AM
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My friend's birthday is coming up and she loves sunflowers. I have some 10 inch fabric squares of sunflowers. Each square is different. I thought of making her a table runner or just a square topper of some sort, but I can't picture a good way to put it together. I don't have a lot of quilting experience - is there a pattern that looks good using different fabrics that works well with 10 inch or smaller squares?
~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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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2022 : 07:51:44 AM
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Don't knnw how many squares you have, but maybe enough to make a small bag,
then put some sunflower seed packets in it.
Nancy Jo
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2022 : 08:07:36 AM
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Great minds think alike Nancy - I already have a canvas type fabric that I'm making a bag out of. It's big enough that it's going to hold her gifts :) And I have some sunflower seeds. I'm also going to use yellow peeps to make her a sunflower cake. Did I mention she likes sunflowers LOL! Last year I made her a sunflower apron.
~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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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
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April
Central
Oregon
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Posted - Mar 27 2022 : 4:41:42 PM
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Heather, all sweet ideas! Your friend is truly blessed with your love and thoughtfulness, not to mentions your talents! A tote bag sounds lovely!!
Dreamer42
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2022 : 06:52:23 AM
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Heather, a sunflower cake! Cute idea.
I think a table runner would be awesome. You could use smaller squares of sunflower fabric with white squares and that would make a very pretty runner. At least it does in my head. Or even placemats using the pattern or technique you used to make my feedsack potholders!
~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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2022 : 1:29:28 PM
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what if you do a table topper quilt,, or even a small hanging wall quilt approximately a 36" x 36", and use yellow
strips in-between each of the 10" squares both vertical and horizontal..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
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Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2022 : 1:50:34 PM
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I was thinking about a bag made out of the sunflower fabrics or use them to embellish the canvas fabric you were going to use and put some little sunflower surprises inside? She could use the bag all summer and into fall. What a thoughtful friend you are!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2022 : 2:26:33 PM
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I made this for a swap in 2019.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2022 : 08:34:06 AM
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That's a neat bag Marie! The canvas fabric I have for the bag is already embroidered with a basket of sunflowers. I just have to stitch it together. I'm not sure how much yellow fabric I have, but I'll have to lay them all out and see if I have a coordinating fabric. I was sent a pattern for a simple table runner that uses fat quarters. I might try my hand at some home made bias tape with the coordinating fabric and use that pattern. I'll post some pictures of my creation when I'm finished :) Thanks so much for brainstorming with me everyone!
~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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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 1:24:52 PM
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Let's see if I can get the picture upload fairies to agree to post some pictures today:
Woo Hoo! They're in a good mood today!
The table runner
The bag to hold the sunflower seeds
I haven't finished the tote bag yet. I'll show you when I do.
~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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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 1:27:45 PM
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Those look great! Your friend is going to love and appreciate them AND you!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 2:36:45 PM
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Heather, I can’t remember, do you crochet? I made a large sunflower coaster sort of thing a couple years back for a friend. I can see if I still have the pattern. It would be pretty on the center of your table runner with a vase full of sunflowers!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 4:44:37 PM
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Yup, I do crochet and I'd love the pattern if it's not too much trouble.
~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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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 6:07:46 PM
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Heather,
Those are great gifts!
~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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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2022 : 03:26:48 AM
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Great job creating the sunflower gifts Heather.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
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Posted - Apr 10 2022 : 4:40:08 PM
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Heather, those are beautiful! I'm sure your friend will love them!! So sweet!
Dreamer42
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2022 : 5:28:48 PM
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Great job, Heather!! Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers! Your friend will love her gifts!!
Karen :) |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2022 : 7:38:53 PM
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Thank you everyone! You sure do know how to make a girl feel good :) If I had enough fabric and time I'd make you all some cheery sunflower gifts!
~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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2022 : 1:16:13 PM
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Let us know what all you make! It’s going to be such a sweet package.
Krista |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2022 : 4:37:04 PM
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I'm working on finishing some of the embroidery for the tote bag. Then I'll work on the crochet pattern. I'll be sure to take pictures and show you. I love seeing everyone's creations and sometimes they spark ideas for me so maybe my creations will do the same for someone else :)
~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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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2022 : 6:51:21 PM
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They definitely will!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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