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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 30 2012 : 06:19:22 AM
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Sharon, that's just wonderful. I wonder? Could you make a bear for me out of some of Violet's old dresses? I have this MOUNTAIN of keepsake clothing that I've been keeping and I always wonder if it's necessary--I'd certainly pay you for your efforts, but I'm thinking this might be a nice gift for her birthday at the end of February.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2012 : 11:29:14 AM
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Oh, I love the bear. In fact, I love the whole concept of making a bear from castoff clothing or leftover fabrics. What a splendid idea.
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
590 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2012 : 11:36:57 AM
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I have made dozens of bears in the past. Made several to sell for Ronald McDonald House in Spokane. Made some for a friend's son and daughter out of her deceased husband's (their father's) wool work shirts and some for my kids and hubby.
How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it. -G. Elliston
www.sharnymcclarny.etsy.com
www.bobbinrobin.etsy.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17024 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Shirley Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
Shirley
Beulaville
North Carolina
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2012 : 1:06:46 PM
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I love your bear. May I ask you where you got your pattern at? I had one years ago and lost it. I would love to make some bears again for gifts for the grandchildren.
Shirley Ann
The distance between friends is never too far |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1401 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1401 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2012 : 1:57:49 PM
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What do you use to stuff your bear and how do you determine how much stuffing to put in?
Betty in Pasco |
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
590 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2012 : 2:15:34 PM
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I've had the bear pattern forever, Shirley. It's from "Great American Quilt Factory, Inc." #1118 called Dream Spinners and copyrighted in 1985. You may be able to find it on Amazon or eBay. Someone out there must have it for sale. I stuff it quite heavily with soft polyester batting small torn apart pieces at a time Betty ... just kind of by feel.
How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it. -G. Elliston
www.sharnymcclarny.etsy.com
www.bobbinrobin.etsy.com
www.sharnymcclarny.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2012 : 5:34:47 PM
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Final preparations and set up for Christmas Bazaar tomorrow. Had three customers come by the house already who aren't able to go tomorrow. Yesterday evening sold two childs aprons to one gal. This morning a friend came out to just quickly get a childs apron for a birthday . . . well she left with that one and three more adult aprons! AND, another gal came out this morning and I don't know what she had in mind when she came but she left with NINE aprons!
It's probably a good thing my inventory was reduced because it helped with setting up for the bazaar which is always a challenge and I STILL have more than 50 aprons for the bazaar. Praying for good sales!!!!
AND, I'm working on orders too . . . apron-ing it is!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2698 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2012 : 05:48:49 AM
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I have been knitting up baby hats and matching booties for a local charity. I just wish that I could knit faster. It would be so great if I could knit a hat and a pair of booties in minutes instead of hours.
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Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
590 Posts |
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2012 : 6:56:34 PM
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A wonderful thing with the hats. I love them all grouped together like that.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17024 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17024 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2012 : 06:43:04 AM
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Marcy,
Those little sets are just ADORABLE! I can't knit or crochet . . . maybe someday . . if I EVER get the time to sit and try to learn.
The Christmas Bazaar was a resounding success! Great sales for me and for my hubby (his handmade knives and woodturnings). I will have just a few aprons that are still available and will post pics of them on my Farm Fresh Aprons Facebook page and my CJs Creations blogspot.
On Monday, I will be also be taking a few out to put in a country store in a farming community, which happens to be on a main state highway, on consignment. Just in time for some Christmas shopping there.
Today, I'm going to do some Christmas decorating outside while the weather is not too blustery or cold . . and pray that we get SNOW!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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Catherine L
True Blue Farmgirl
408 Posts
Cathy
Newton
Texas
USA
408 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2012 : 07:29:58 AM
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I am not working on this, but saw it at a craft show this weekend. This will take a little imagination; pretend the "n"s are horseshoes and they are all welded together to make a tree. In each hump is a colored christmas ball hanging down. It was free standing and very cute. I don't know if I painted the picture very well, but maybe you get the idea.
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~Cathy~
Farmgirl 2428 http://www.my-fairhaven.blogspot.com/
http://adaywithnonnaandboompa.blogspot.com/ |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2012 : 08:48:56 AM
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| Everyones projects look so great. What a busy group of ladies. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2012 : 12:19:00 PM
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A dozen of my aprons all carefully hung with care on a display rack at the Pleasant View Mercantile . . . a newly opened country store. (Owner was also a vendor at Farmers Market this summer. On the last day there she approached me and asked me if I'd consider putting my aprons in . . she wants to really create a nice "country store")
So, we'll see how sales go with that . . . it was a fun morning putting it together, chatting with the store owner and her staff.
Now, gotta get my orders done!!
LOVIN' everything that all you girls are doing!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
590 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17024 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17024 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2012 : 08:10:36 AM
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A quilt I made for my great niece, Cadence
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
Thirty-One Independent Consultant
www.mythirtyone.com/233237
My Blog
www.annapearlsattic.blogspot.com
Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2012 : 08:12:06 AM
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Mini Dish Soap Apron made for my sister who lives in a motor home.
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Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
Thirty-One Independent Consultant
www.mythirtyone.com/233237
My Blog
www.annapearlsattic.blogspot.com
Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
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