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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Now I am thinking about next year already!  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Dec 26 2022 : 2:43:15 PM
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Ok, I should be kicking back and chilaxing.. but Nooo, I am already thinking about next years crafting 
Anyone else got the bug? Lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2022 : 2:53:28 PM
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 RATs!! I have the hardest time posting from my cell.., ok, anther try!
I think I will be making lots of the little felt Gnomes. :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2022 : 2:55:39 PM
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I love this little felt mouse candy cane holder!
2 little pieces of felt, one that is egg shaped and the other piece is a figure eight… 4 little slits, and glue on eyes and cute blanket stitching around the edge and whiskers..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Dec 26 2022 3:03:47 PM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2022 : 3:57:20 PM
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Grace, I love your idea of denim pocket holders for treats. Plus, I have made those mouse holders for candy canes before from my Mom's pattern. They are so cute and easy to make for a group. Anything that holds candy canes is my idea of a perfect little gift. Candy canes are my favorite Christmas candy. I love peppermint all year round!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
783 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2022 : 4:27:19 PM
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I am with you, Grace!!!! Planning some knitting projects…. I should make a list so that I can stay motivated and organized. Your projects are fun! Love the gnome:)
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 - Dec 26 2022 : 4:31:43 PM
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So cute, Grace. I can't believe your energy, girlfriend! Are you thinking of making things and keeping them on hand for swaps or whatever? Or stockpiling? Or ...?
I have a huge box of denim so am trying to decide what to make from them. I really want to dwindle down my craft project fixins this year. I know there are some things I will never make, though when I bought them I thought I would. LOL!
I also have a HUGE pile of selvedges and fabric scraps - I love string pieced quilts and other projects. Maybe I can come up with some swap ideas for MJG?
I have a quilt top to make for a swap through my quilt quild - won't take long after I cut out the pieces. Then I can start sewing them.
Then all I know is I have a lot of fabric to use up and do something with. As a crafter who likes to sell the things I make, it is so hard to predict and make things that the purchasing public wants.
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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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2022 : 6:14:08 PM
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I am thinking about making more of these. I have several patterns.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
783 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2022 : 6:47:08 PM
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Very pretty, Marie!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2022 : 02:49:20 AM
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I have a new folder on pinterest for gift ideas 2023. Glad it is not just me!!
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2022 : 07:14:21 AM
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Glad to know I'm not the only one! I'm already working on next years gifts. Plus, working on birthday stuff also. Have been kicking myself for not being further along on the Hobo quilt, yet am getting other gifts done
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2022 : 1:28:03 PM
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I think a lot of us think ahead for Christmas - it sure helps at the end of the year when gifts are done. We can commiserate and encourage each other all year.
I am going to start a list of what is made and for whom, and I need to add to that list the location where the already-made-item is hidden or stored. Otherwise, I may not be able to find it when it is time to wrap and present to the recipient.
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 - Dec 27 2022 : 2:37:14 PM
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Pretty ornament, Marie! You all are running circles around my head with your organization and list of things to make for next year!! I am impressed with all these ideas stated. You girls GO!!
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 - Dec 27 2022 : 4:13:24 PM
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Those ornaments are very nice, Marie. I love all the things that are being made with granny square stitches. I have a granny square afghan my mother made and I'm thinking of taking it apart and making a sweater out of it. I've made one of the hexagon sweaters that is basically the same granny afghan stitch and have another half done. They are easy and make up fast.
I also want to make some flannel "snap" scarves - I have fabric I've had for a while and just need to cut them out and sew. According to the online pattern, they are very easy. I've bought the snaps and the tool to put them into the fabric should arrive from Amazon tomorrow.
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 - Dec 27 2022 : 6:14:07 PM
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Linda, you have me curious to what a snap scarf is. I’m off to google it! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2022 : 7:03:51 PM
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I think my 'gift' to myself will be one of those "White Boards" that you can write on with erasable marker pens,, then I can write and sketch ideas...
I used to have a Binder that I would put clear sheet protectors in and put photos, magazine pages etc . but then I would mis-locate it,, or stack stuff on it.. lol!
Even here, I see so many terrific ideas that I want to steal.. I mean,, borrow heeheehee!
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2022 : 7:53:29 PM
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Here's the Snap Scarf Pattern
https://www.deliacreates.com/leather-flannel-snap-scarf-tutorial/
We saw them in a shop on Mackinac Island, Michigan. They wanted $150 and up for them. I tried one on, but thought "I can make this" and didn't want to pay $150 for a rectangle of flannel and some snaps. It is basically just a double layer of flannel with a piece of leather on each end (I'm going to use something slightly different). 5 snaps are added on the leather so you can snap the ends together.
I have 3 piees of plaid flannel I had gotten for other projects and they are perfect for making these scarves. I bought some snaps at Hobby Lobby on sale and just ordered the pliers for the snaps on Amazon on sale. I hope they are as easy as they look.
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 - Dec 27 2022 : 8:06:05 PM
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Here's another pinterest link to some cute scarf patterns. I hope the link works.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/437130707596842993/
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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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
783 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2022 : 8:10:08 PM
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I looked at your scarf links….those are really fun!!!
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 - Dec 27 2022 : 8:15:56 PM
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I think they look nice - pretty simple yet very nice looking.
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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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2022 : 03:28:31 AM
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great ornament Marie. I really like the flannel/leather scarf. Saving that idea. thanks Linda.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2022 : 06:58:48 AM
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I have to start thinking about next year, it's the only way I finish in time LOL! Marie that ornament is adorable. I really like the denim pocket pot holder too.
My sister gave me a scarf for Christmas. It looks like a bunch of different ribbons & trims. There are 2 knots holding it all together. They are about 5" apart near the center (find the center then tie a knot 2-3" in each direction).
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2022 : 09:47:10 AM
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Ok Linda, like I didn't already have enough to do.... LOL, Now I just have to make some of those snap scarfs. I think I have about everything I need. Thank you so much for sharing, what a great gift it will make.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2022 : 2:05:37 PM
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Those ideas for next Christmas are super cute. I have been thinking about my list of unfinished projects and thinking about how I can create a goal to complete them this next year. I thought I was doing great and getting a head start but it looks like I am actually behind since you all are starting with Christmas already LOL! I am going to need to get my act together this year.
Krista |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2022 : 3:20:49 PM
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Thanks, Linda! The scarves are super cute. I can’t imagine paying that much for one though. :)
Krista, I’m with you! I think I am behind,already! I’ve been very lazy since Christmas. Tomorrow the decor comes down. :)
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 - Dec 30 2022 : 3:21:08 PM
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Karen, I have been considering creating a goal with others to hopefully keep me accountable to get some of my projects finished this year. I am hoping to stay ambitious this coming year. I will take all our decorations down on Sunday. We like to keep them up through New Years Eve.
Krista |
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