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*Farmgirl Barter™:  New pot holder swap! Deadline Sept 1st!  |
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CathyM
True Blue Farmgirl
344 Posts
Cathy
Tulsa
OK
USA
344 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 10:15:14 PM
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Just finishing up the second one. Hopefully they will be in the mail by the end of next week. So much to do so little time.
Farmgirl Sister #710
"Not all who wander are lost"
JRR Tolkien |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2009 : 06:46:20 AM
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Hi! Girls ~
Yes, I agree potholders are not exactly easy to make. They look like they should be, but... I think the hard part is the binding and that's the part I dislike about making a quilt ~ it's so hard to get the corners to look right! A few ideas -
1.round the corners of the potholder and cut your binding on the bias so it will ease around the corners
2. make the potholder "pillow style" by sewing it right sides together, trim seam allowance, turn,press with iron and topstitch around the edges (no binding!)
3. make these really fun & easy "pocket potholders" that I've been making lately - NO BINDING! Here's the post on my blog with the link for the tutorial:
http://auntdaisyscottage.blogspot.com/2009/07/potholder-swap.html
Happy sewing! :)
CathyJean
www.AuntDaisysCottage.blogspot.com
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3862 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3862 Posts |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2009 : 2:32:45 PM
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I'm still working on getting mine made. We moved and now i have all that to mess with, i am trying to get them out as soon as i can
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
http://claude09647.blogspot.com/ |
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2009 : 6:36:14 PM
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OK Marcia I finally finished your potholders. Please remember I am just learning to sew. The seams are not so straight but I really did try. Isn't there some saying like its the love that counts. I hope you like them. I'll be sending them out Weds.
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 07:46:38 AM
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Hi Marcia, your potholders went out yesterday. Let me know when you get them. Hope you enjoy.
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2389 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2389 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 08:32:14 AM
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Hi Brenda,
I sent your pot holders out Monday, hope you like them.
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 05:34:17 AM
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Julie,
Your pot holders arrived!!!! They are so pretty! I love the little rosettes and buttons. Of course, I am not going to use them, just hang them next to the stove so I can admire them! :)
Thank you!!!
The ones I am making for you will be sent out eventually. I am a first time pot holder maker(even though I have been sewing for years), and am determined that I am going to do these!!! I will let you know when I send them.
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 8:54:48 PM
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Beware Brenda they are not as easy to make as you might think. I'm a trauma nurse and very little rattles me but I was ready to go screaming through the pasture trying to get those darn pot holders finished.
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2009 : 04:21:07 AM
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Lol, thanks for the encouragement Victoria!! ;) I know exactly what you are talking about though, all the tutorials or instructions I've seen make it seem so easy..... but the good news is that I got them done!!! And, I am pleased with them! Now of course my daughter wants me to make some for her!
They go out in Monday morning's mail..
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2009 : 05:27:30 AM
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Way to go Brenda! I was fine until I had to put the trim on it. I think they turned out ok I haven't heard from Marcia yet to find out if she likes them. Does anyone else get that sick feeling when you send someone something. Thinking "what if it does not look as good as I think it does?"
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2009 : 10:36:16 AM
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Sarah (chaddsgirl),
Hey there! Just finished with your package and potholders. It will be shipping this week. Please keep your eye out for it. Priority flatrate envelope it will be in. Hope you like. Here is a sneak peak!!!
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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GrammyGoose
True Blue Farmgirl
163 Posts
Sue
Liverpool
PA
USA
163 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 7:02:50 PM
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Oh my goodness! I got the best package in the mail today from Gramadinah! I'll post pics tomorrow and give you all the details. I love the little apron! Oh, it is so cute! Thank you so much!
Sue
Farmgirl #656
"This is the day that God made, let us drink juice and enjoy it!" - Reece Stutts, age 3 |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 7:46:16 PM
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Sue,
I can't believe it took so long to get there I put them in the mail on the 20 of August. It took 25 days to get to you. I thought for sure that they were lost.So I started some new tonight. But I will just keep these and wait for the next swap.
I am glad you got them and liked them.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 5:15:49 PM
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Victoria,
Your potholders are in the mail!! Sent today. I hope you like them. I think they turned out very cute. The ones you sent me are wonderful by the way. 'Specially the birdhouse one.
The canning is finished for the week, for me at least. We worked one pears today but they weren't all ripe. The girls will just have to muddle along without me and I know they can do it. I'm off to a quilt retreat tomorrow and won't be home until Sunday. Thank God! I need it.
Marcia
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 8:28:22 PM
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Hey Marcia I am envious. You have fun quilting and be safe.
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2389 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2389 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2009 : 06:54:48 AM
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Brenda, Your potholders are beautiful and I love the soap Thank You so much!!! This was so much fun I hope they do it again!
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2009 : 06:06:24 AM
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I am attempting my first photo posting. I wanted to show off the potholders that Marcia sent me.
And the ones I made for Marcia (my first potholders)
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2009 : 06:08:30 AM
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Great job Victoria. I love the sunflower potholder.
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2009 : 06:44:09 AM
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I love them all! I am amazed at how talented ya'll have.
Linda in Scranton, PA
Q: How can you tell that a blonde's been baking chocolate chip cookies?
A: There's M&M shells all over the floor.
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2009 : 06:45:12 AM
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Michelle...you are a good tease! It looks like great fabric and a lucky partner you have!
Linda in Scranton, PA
Q: How can you tell that a blonde's been baking chocolate chip cookies?
A: There's M&M shells all over the floor.
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2047 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2047 Posts |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 5:00:02 PM
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Victoria,
I'm glad they got there safely. The quilt retreat was great but yesterday it was 'back to the real world' for me. It's so sad when work gets in the way.
Marcia
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3862 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3862 Posts |
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*Farmgirl Barter™: New pot holder swap! Deadline Sept 1st! |
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New pot holder swap! Deadline Sept 1st!
