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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16961 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16961 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2015 : 9:32:04 PM
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Today I finished up a lap quilt and table topper from fabric brought back from Hawaii by a friend of mine... Unfortunately Our only Quilt shop with in a 20 min driving distance.. does not have a long arm machine to top stitch... and I did not want to drive to the big city (30+ miles away.... so I went to plan B... stitching on shell buttons. these two will be going to it's new home tomorrow to a very special friend who loves anything Hawaiian.,....
the table topper...
Now to get into some other sewing mischief.. HoHoHo...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7443 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7443 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2015 : 9:46:23 PM
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Nice, Kat. I have a lot of Hawaiian fabric my cousin brought back from Hawaii. I need to make a quilt, too. Trying to find good pattern for large prints.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16961 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16961 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2015 : 9:49:09 PM
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Linda, I hear ya... I was going to piece 2" blue strips between the blocks,, but it looked to ridged.. so I just put them together like this... it is kind of busy,, but I know my friend will love it...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7443 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7443 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2015 : 10:09:39 PM
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The fabrics I have are bright with a lot of reds, and some are just 2-color. I have yardage and FQs. It will be a bright quilt whatever I do. I'm not sure what she had in mind when she purchased the fabrics.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"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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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2015 : 03:30:42 AM
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My goal today is to sew a bag for toy trains for my youngest son, and to make two toll up pouches for two of my children to hold peg people. I am also hoping to make a pincushion for one of my daughters today.
~ Shannon
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auntjenny
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Jenny
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2015 : 07:38:45 AM
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Finishing up a stocking cap for my stepson, and tying in the loose ends on a whole stack of knitted dishcloths for my mom and sister in law. If i have time later i plan to cut and tie the fringe on a simple fleece blanket for a grandson ( got a kit at walmart 6 months ago on closeout for 3 bucks! It us the two layer type) one more stocking cap to quickly knit for daughter in law after that and i think i am ready for Christmas whew!
Dream like you have a lifetime ahead of you. Live like you only have today. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16961 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16961 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2015 : 12:12:31 PM
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Lol! I have to laugh... we seem to say " one more project and then I am done" ... but are we ever really done? I have a "UFO" pile a mile high... I can only hope I don't get dementia .... or else I will never get those (ufo) done... but on the flip side... I wont remember... oh dear!!!!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2015 : 4:19:02 PM
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Gosh, I know I'm never done. Where did all those unfinished projects come from anyway?
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16961 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16961 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7443 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7443 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2015 : 7:37:20 PM
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Just bound off the stitches on a pair of fingerless gloves for my grandson for Christmas. Need to stitch up the seam and they will be done.
Got Ed's quilt back from the longarm quilter and got the binding on. I had to hide it fast because Ed came home from work. I will take a picture Monday after he leaves for work.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"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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auntjenny
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Jenny
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2015 : 3:53:53 PM
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I wish i could say that the Christmas stuff i am finishing up are the only UFOs around here, but i have a whole lot more!
Dream like you have a lifetime ahead of you. Live like you only have today. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16961 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16961 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7443 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7443 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2015 : 8:41:01 PM
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Lucky you! I still need to finish up and mail something. I'll post a picture of Ed's Christmas present quilt tomorrow.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"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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Edited by - quiltee on Dec 21 2015 04:07:31 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7443 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7443 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 04:06:33 AM
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Here's a picture of the quilt I made for Ed for Christmas. The center is a fabric panel topography map of The State of Texas, with 12 scrappy-brown-fabric blocks from my monthly BOM in my small quilting group. (Each month one of us chooses a pattern that we all make in our own colors - at the end of the year we have 12 blocks that make a nice lap quilt - or we use them with other blocks in a quilt.) To make the quilt rectangular instead of square I added a piano key border top and bottom, then bordered it in a "barn wood" fabric. I framed each section with dark brown. I like how it turned out. The back is MaryJane's Milk Cow Kitchen trucks fabric in brown.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"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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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6747 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6747 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 04:37:06 AM
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Linda, it's beautiful ~ front and back. I love anything and everything Texas. Where did you find the Texas fabric?
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7443 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7443 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 04:40:15 AM
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LOL! I got the panel at the quilt shop in your town - Paris, Texas! It was from last year, but is probably still available at least on eBay.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"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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Edited by - quiltee on Dec 21 2015 04:40:40 AM |
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mbenton16
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Maryellen
Stanfield
North Carolina
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 05:18:28 AM
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I saw the panel at Stitchin Heaven in Mineola Texas when I visited at Thanksgiving. They have an amazing shop and it is available online with several other Texas panels. I actually bought a Christmas quilt kit while I was there. Hugs, Maryellen
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mbenton16
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Maryellen
Stanfield
North Carolina
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 05:21:05 AM
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Linda, I am sorry I meant to comment on the quilt as well. It is absolutely beautiful. Your work is exceptional. All of you ladies have been doing such a good job with projects. So inspirational. Maryellen
Maryellen Benton |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7443 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7443 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 05:52:12 AM
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Thank you, Maryellen. I like that quilt shop, too! Did you go to the other smaller quilt shop in that same shopping center in Mineola? She has nice fabrics, too, and her prices are lower than Stitchin Heaven.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"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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Edited by - quiltee on Dec 21 2015 05:52:56 AM |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 08:57:02 AM
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Linda, what an amazing gift! Lucky guy
Kristine Farmgirl Sister #6
Not all who wander are lost. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16961 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16961 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16961 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16961 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13556 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13556 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 5:23:25 PM
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Lovely, lovely things, farmgirls!
I haven't had opportunity to do much except some paper quilling to finish up my Quilling Merit badges. I had made a card for my beginner badge and gave it to someone. Made a simple 3-D floral "picture" for intermediate and this pic is the one I did for my expert. Quilling is beautiful but tedious . . . not sure I'll be doing a lot of it! CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
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from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 6:50:05 PM
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Gorgeous CJ. When I was in high school a store in the rural town I lived in sold quilling supplies. They also had a ceramic doll with quilling glued to her skirt. I didn't know what it was back then. Someone in town must have done the craft.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6747 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6747 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2015 : 03:16:15 AM
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CeeJay it's beautiful. It must have taken you hours ~ days to complete it. Quilling will be one badge I will be skipping since my talents lie elsewhere.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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