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Project Discussions:  What we are working on ~ 2020  |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Mar 24 2020 : 9:04:39 PM
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| Judith the arthritis in my thumbs is quite painful some days. Guiding fabrics through the machine, actually sometimes it feels like pulling it is so hard to do. I have a rather new singer as well as a little Bernette that my husband bought at the flea market. Neither one can stitch through several layers of fabric easily. I have four old Bernia 830 machines that no longer work and no longer do they make parts for them. They were such heavy duty machines, and yet they did the most beautiful applique work. I cried when #3 died! |
Edited by - TexasGran on Mar 24 2020 9:06:02 PM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1169 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 10:03:27 AM
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| Marilyn -- I know the feeling! I have an old Bernina 730 from 1970. It started having problems about ten years ago so I took it in for repair. It had a cracked gear and Bill really went above and beyond trying to find the part but wasn't successful. I bought a new Bernina QE when they were on sale. I love it. So far it sews through anything that will fit under the presser foot. I also have a collection of old machines and some of them do a good job too. If you can find an old Singer 15 or 201 at a garage sale or thrift shop that might work well for you. Parts for them are still easily found and they are easy to fix. No fancy stitches but good dependable straight stitchers. Unfortunately I haven't yet found a solution for the arthritis. Some days are good and some days are bad. The doctor gave me prednisone but I stopped taking it because the side effects out balanced the benefits. |
Judith
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 10:18:16 AM
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| Thanks Judith.When we get the all clear to venture out again I will look. Thanks. |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1169 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 11:11:25 AM
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| Too bad we're not closer; I have one I could spare and share. |
Judith
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 11:18:19 AM
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| That is such a sweet thought. I've been sewing on the singer this morning. It is behaving at the mmoment. I'm making masks for family. I've tried three patterns. I finally found one that I like, it fits good and is quicker to complete. |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 11:22:07 AM
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Ladies of you are interested in making masks I found a place that has good tutorials and a great pattern. It looks a bit like a bra. Fast to see together.
The Fabric Patch on you tube. They are located in Washington state.I'm |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 11:22:50 AM
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Ladies of you are interested in making masks I found a place that has good tutorials and a great pattern. It looks a bit like a bra. Fast to sew together.
The Fabric Patch on you tube. They are located in Washington state.I'm |
Texasgran |
Edited by - TexasGran on Mar 25 2020 11:23:34 AM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1169 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1169 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 11:31:39 AM
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| I will save the pattern just in case. I asked my doctor at our hospital if they needed masks and she said they were good for now but would let me know if they needed any in the future. |
Judith
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2637 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 12:59:47 PM
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| Our local hospital just posted about finally accepting masks and gave drop off times, etc. Unfortunately, the pick up day is Friday...not giving a lot of time. Maybe this is just for an initial donation and they'll take more later. |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 6:22:58 PM
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| A lot of hospitals are asking for them. The hospital in my former area is asking for them |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2020 : 8:03:20 PM
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| Linda, have they put y'all on Lock down? |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 12:34:44 AM
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| Debbie, make masks for yourself and everyone in your family. Then make them to give away. Your ambulance crews may need some. If I were in an accident it would certainly make me feel better if everyone was wearing a mask...including myself. I realize that the crew does wear them. Police, fire, rescue,nursing homes, the list seems to be endless. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 06:44:23 AM
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| My printer is still at old house. I can’t print out pattern yet. Then I will make some. I need to find my elastic. I think it is in one of my small tubs of trims. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 07:34:53 AM
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| Guess what...yesterday I watched part of a mask tutorial...where the lady said there is no 1/4" elastic available to purchase in stores. So she said ties work and some medical people prefer ties anyway. If you make a casing on each end of the mask to run the ties thru...it takes 18" for each end. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4642 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 08:51:54 AM
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| I saw that, too, Marilyn. I was thinking I will make some of the pleated masks today, but I need some good flannel. I have some, but it isn't the best quality, so don't think it will work. I will make some for US to use and use 2 layers of flannel and the outer cotton, but will try to order some good flannel online today. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 11:18:42 AM
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| I must go back and insert some of the non woven stuff in some of mine. Then I will cut more. I have not been sleeping good at night...so I have slept my morning away. Well not totally ! LOL |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9181 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 12:27:06 PM
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| I have been reading a lot. I have lots of books to keep me occupied. Went through many yesterday and my magazines too and sorted and put a lot aside to donate later on. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4642 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 12:46:29 PM
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| While cleaning out the house I have a lot of magazines to donate, but I doubt the medical facilities would want them now so will keep for later. I also have a lot of books that I want to donate to senior living places or rehab centers so they can be read by a lot of people. Again, nothing is open now for health and safety reasons. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
5996 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 6:30:00 PM
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I went to see my new surgeon today and he told me to stay home so I have a lot of crafts todo, I am working on painting on a rock right now, .jpg?v 41154612)
I will do swaps too.
It will keep me busy!
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2637 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 6:32:49 PM
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| Cute, Darlene! I like your surgeon's advice! Any Dr that tells you to stay home so you can work on craft projects gets an A in my book!! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 7:15:00 PM
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| Darlene your butterfly is pretty. |
Texasgran |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
5996 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 10:20:56 PM
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Oh that was funny Debbie! Thanks! Apparently, I didn’t know this until today that he is the one who removed the infected knee and told me I almost died.,
Wow! I like him.He was trying to send me back to the other doctor and I asked him why, so anyway he is going to do the surgery after the virus is gone. So that gives me plenty of craft time. Yay and reading too.
We shall see what I end up doing.
Thank you Marilyn I will show the finished rock soon.
Well ladies take care and be safe out there.
I love you all!
Blessings
Darlene
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2020 : 06:06:22 AM
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| VICTORY in JESUS!!! Darlene, that is what you have...Victory in Jesus! He saved your life! |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9181 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2020 : 07:55:26 AM
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| Spent a lot of time reading yesterday afternoon and cleaning my bedroom up a bit. My dresser sometimes gets to be a catch all for some reason. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3452 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2020 : 08:43:00 AM
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Darlene, I am happy that your surgeon is who you like and trust because that is important, I think. Your current rock project is really cute too! Now that you have input on needing to hold off on the surgery at the moment, I am so happy you are home and and able to enjoy doing those projects that have been fun for you to do. Enjoy this time and stay well!!
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Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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