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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
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 Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 6:49:45 PM
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Kewl...once I'm done law school in spring, I'm going to get super creative and try your suggestions listed above. Like I say, a queen size quilt is on my list and it would be great to have other gals to gab with at the same time. And doesn't time fly by so fast when your hand sewing? I just love it.
I wonder, does anyone else have suggestions to websites that I can look at with handsewing how-to's and tips? I've tried googling a few times, but I hate sifting through junk to get to the good stuff.
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 05:54:21 AM
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Good morning Farm Girls!
Here's a pic of the apron pattern. Very exciting!
Your feedback and reply's to my messages have got me thinking a bit and I looked into options here in my community. I've discovered a little place called "Quilter's Dream" and they are holding a Hand Quilting one day workshop on November 13th. Which will be perfect as it's my day off from school and after midterms. Only $42.00 and I may meet some gals with the same interests. What a treat! I wanted to thank you all for your encouragement. Handsewing is definitely on my brain as of late. Very exciting!
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 07:47:03 AM
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Oh Carrie I am sooooo excited for you. I was so hoping that you would take a check out in your area. I just knew you would find kindred spirits!! Now have you decided which one of the aprons you're going to make?
Smiles, Melody June
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 07:51:32 AM
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Hehe. Thanks Melody June! My favorite is the simple one in the corner...'e'. The one in the centre, I'll try later on. It's very pretty.
Blessings!
Carrie
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 2:31:22 PM
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I haven't asked Mary Jane yet, but I hope to get to the farmgirl fair next summer and I would be willing to show you how to hand sew for free! It is just such a wonderful skill.
Bonnie
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1460 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 6:27:01 PM
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Hi Sharon,
I'm not sure yet, I'm waiting for it to come in, but I'll post the info once it comes in.
It should be by the end of next week!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1460 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
3416 Posts
Grace
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 8:33:08 PM
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oh Carrie, I have to tell you, the 1/2 apron (E) is so easy....I have made quite a few aprons from this one (E) and each one turns out cute!
I use different fabrics for the waist/sash & ties...& I make various types of pockets. I love to embellish the aprons w/yoyos which are 'sew' easy to 'sew'...
I have never sewn of these aprons by hand. Maybe I should give it a try.
Be sure to post a pic of your final project...I know we would all love to see it.
hugz
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1460 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
3416 Posts
Grace
Spokane
Washington
USA
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1460 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 04:45:38 AM
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I know, I can't WAIT to have fun with these, I've got some 'cowboy/cowgirl' patches of material and lots of denim I'd like to experiment with. And the girly calico will be lovely as well. I really want to have some fun with this, as you are right, the pattern DOES look very easy! And I have a feeling the my hubby is buying me a sewing machine this year....this could get a little crazy!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
18165 Posts
Alee
Billings
MT Sister # 8
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
3416 Posts
Grace
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 08:05:46 AM
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hey Carrie
if ya go on my blog & go down about 1/3 of the way,,,I have a pic of a completed apron from the Butterick patt. Then if ya go all the way to the bottom, I have 2 more posted...
it's a easy peasy patt.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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