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Stitching & Crafting Room: What are you working on today?? |
Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1016 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1016 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2017 : 8:08:32 PM
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Gracie... We are selling our house next year and moving near Hubby's kin. He is a military child too. I have only lived in two houses my whole life mostly. He wants to start downsizing and packing now. I am dreading it. 30 years in this house we have a lot of stuff. Well he has stuff I have posessions and treasures. I know we will be pitching a fit at each other before it is over. I think I need wine too.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2017 : 4:19:59 PM
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Wow, everyone has been working so hard. Everything is so beautiful. Just repairing stuff right now but am hoping to get started on something new very soon.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1016 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1016 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2017 : 8:39:54 PM
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Hi Theresa.... Sometimes getting things back in working order is very rewarding in itself.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
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Needle
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Judy
Kissimmee
Florida
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2017 : 5:45:30 PM
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Wow, everyone has been busy! I spent most of my day with my sewing machine. Our oldest daughter's birthday is tomorrow so I made her a patch (she's 44, but you would never know it. LOL) Also stitched out a plane for my DH's shirt and finished up the last Rogue One pee pee teepee for my Etsy shop. Took her family out to dinner and now I'm done! Dish of ice cream and off to bed!!
Farm Girl Sister #6566
The road of life is made smoother when traveled with someone you love. |
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2017 : 06:07:07 AM
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Judy - Love the shirt and the patch! Too fun!
I spent some time this weekend on both the felt food and my blanket project. Finished one donut and am almost done with another. Also traced the applique pieces for the blanket onto Wonder Under, cut them out rough, ironed them onto the felt (after ironing THOSE) and then cut everything out on the lines. Now they are ready to peel off the paper baking and fuse them down onto the blanket. Then I'll stitch around the edges to secure them and add some pretty detail.
I'm going to do the fringe on the edges of the fleece blanket first though!
Thought it might be fun to share pics of a felt toy project I made a few years ago for DS. It is a castle I cut from cardboard and covered in felt. Also a cute little dragon I found a pattern for online.
The inside of the castle walls I just used my imagination to decorate :) DS still plays with it! I painted some little peg people to go with it but couldn't find them!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6625 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2017 : 12:28:58 PM
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Oh my gosh Jamie!! That's such an adorable little castle and dragon!
Judy, your pee pee teepees turned out so cute. I like the hook you have on top. Mine doesn't have them but they would have been nice.
Krista |
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cowboysgirlfriend
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Bee
Bellingham
WA
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2017 : 6:57:42 PM
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I have been working on a crochet egg collecting apron for a few days now, using up the yarn I enthusiastically bought when I thought knitting might be fun. I have the main apron piece finished, and I'm working on the strips to make the pockets now. I'm fairly surprised at how well it is going! But what really makes me giggle is my husband sitting on the couch watching me, before finally he said "Alright, give me one of those needle hooks. I'm going to make you a hat." |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2017 : 10:50:10 PM
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WOW!
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Needle
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Judy
Kissimmee
Florida
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2017 : 02:24:48 AM
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Jamie, Love the dragon and castle! My granddaughter would love that. Bee, if your DH takes up crocheting you'll have to post a picture of him making you that hat! :) Something wrong with my machine so I'll be taking it up to be looked over on Thur. Thread keeps messing up. :(
Farm Girl Sister #6566
The road of life is made smoother when traveled with someone you love. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6625 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2017 : 1:42:43 PM
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Bee! That is too funny! I keep trying to convince my husband to start crocheting some of my projects when I get behind and he just laughs at me! Hopefully yours will help out!!
I finished a crochet bookmark last night. It's nice to have one more project finished since I have about 5 started and waiting to be finished.
Krista |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7484 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7484 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2017 : 10:42:32 PM
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Jaime, that is sweet! nice job. hugs darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6625 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2017 : 11:50:47 AM
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Here is what my turtle shell is looking like so far. I need to have it completed by Sunday. If I get a chance tonight I'll finish the shell and start the hat. I'm so excited to see it on the new baby!
Krista |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2698 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2017 : 09:52:56 AM
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Krista,
I love how the turtle shell is coming out. Please post a pic when it's done. I would love to see it. Thanks for sharing everyone. It's so awesome seeing what everyone is working on.
hugs, Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
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://marcyscreativeworld.blogspot.com/ |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6625 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2017 : 11:19:47 AM
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Thanks Marcy. It's been a fun project and I love seeing my crochet advance. I get so much inspiration and support from everyone here.
Krista |
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Needle
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Judy
Kissimmee
Florida
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2017 : 06:50:35 AM
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Krista, how cute is that! Can't wait to see it finished. My granddaughter loves turtles. Wish I could crochet. She's 16, but would love that .
Farm Girl Sister #6566
The road of life is made smoother when traveled with someone you love. |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2017 : 08:52:50 AM
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Lovely projects everyone. Thank you for sharing. It's always fun to see pictures of what you all are working on. I cannot crochet, even if my life depended on it. Not sure why that is but .... I think it has to do with the fact that I knit. I'm not delicate enough with the hook!
I finished this quilt a couple of weeks ago and decided I would machine quilt it late Sunday afternoon. (pattern Bobbins from the book 12-pack quilt by Me & My sister)
This is the machine quilting. No sure why I made the goal of going to bed once it was all done. Somehow, I seem to have a difficult time learning that lesson! lol It was done by 11:30 p.m. lol
Today I plan on machine stitching the binding getting it ready to hand sew.
I am still slowly working on the flying geese quilt using 1930's fabrics. I have 200 flying geese (I have 1,500 flying geese pieces) left to piece and I can start piecing the top. It's a slow process but manageable!
Thank you for allow me to share! Catch you later!
Carole Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011 http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com http://www.fibrejunction.com |
Edited by - ceridwen on Aug 07 2017 08:55:21 AM |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6625 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2017 : 11:35:10 AM
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Judy, I have seen a couple of crochet turtle backpack. That would be more fitting for your granddaughter! And she would be the only one in her school with that exact backpack! Lol.
Carole, your quilt is beautiful. I totally know what you mean. I tell myself that I will finish something before I go to bed and then when I look at the clock it's hours later!! It's easy to lose track of time.
I finished the turtle shell and matching hat. I don't have a doll that is baby sized to take a picture with, so hopefully my friend will share her picture with me. I also made her older boy a matching Ninja Turtle hat to go with the baby.
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16958 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16958 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2017 : 09:52:48 AM
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Carol.... your quilt is Lovely....
Krista... as always...I envy your talents...
As for me.... what am I 'currently ' working on?.... MY DIET!!! I have been eating masive amounts of foods my tummy is not use to... this last trip... 10 days of Airports, trailer,and running kids around has played havoc on my food (amount and quility) intake on my tummy!...lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6625 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2017 : 10:19:35 AM
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Glad to have you back Grace! Vacations will tend to do that. Hope your tummy feels better soon.
I think I'm going to take a break from crafts the rest of the week and work on boxing up some baby items we are no longer using. My house is in need of my attention and organization. Plus it will be nice to downsize a bit!
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16958 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16958 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2017 : 09:55:22 AM
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Oh the things we find.... when we once decide to down size!!!
While clearing out cabinets and drawers.... I found stuff that I thought I so needed.... yet forgot I had!!! Lol! Have fun Krista.....
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2017 : 11:41:41 AM
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Krista, love your turtle and ninja crochet items! Lucky kiddles!
Carole, I also love your quilt! Wow! Great to have a machine to quilt it quickly! It looks beautiful!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2017 : 11:45:48 AM
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Krista, my grand daughter just finished crocheting a turtle baby blanket with feet and head attached. Very cute also!
Grace, I am working dieting also. Just discovered through yearly physical that I have high cholesteral! Bad LDL! First time in my life. So, now meds and heart healthy diet (which we already do) and cardio. Omgosh! That means I will have to get up and move! Ugh!
I just finished Winnie the Pooh bibs for "My favorite youngest great grandson" August Michael.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
Edited by - forgetmenot on Aug 13 2017 5:08:00 PM |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6625 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2017 : 10:54:15 AM
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Judith, those bibs are adorable! One of these days I will learn to sew better and I'll make some!
Over the weekend I was able to clean and pack up a ton of baby things we are no longer using. Felt nice to clear some stuff away. I also started a new project that doesn't involve crochet. It will go on my island when it's finished. I'm about half way done. This is my fist time working with chalk paint and I'm impressed so far.
Krista |
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2017 : 11:23:09 AM
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Everyone's projects are great . Love each of them. Thanks for sharing.
Farmgirl sister#4072 |
Edited by - ruthie218 on Aug 14 2017 11:25:47 AM |
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2017 : 11:30:12 AM
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Hi! I ve been working on a flannel blanket. Boy my sewing are poor . But I keep going.
Farmgirl sister#4072 |
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