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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What are you working on today??  |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 10:38:50 AM
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Cleaned my studio for the millionth time so that I can regroup with out all the frustration of clutter. I am sure by this evening it will not look like I decluttered. Hehe  My creativity comes with clutter. 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
Nana to 4 with 1 on the way.
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 06:42:09 AM
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I'm hoping to finish my daughter's garter and ring bearer pillow for her wedding in 3 weeks! I also need to put the finishing touches on my netbook cover. AND, most importantly, I'm praying for Betty and all cancer patients. Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
282 Posts
teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
282 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 6:34:15 PM
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WOW! It's been a long time since I've visited here...... You guys are inspiring me though. I too have been cleaning. I have several things I'd like to start,but am making myself finish up putting 2 BIG boxes of pictures in albums. ( Boring,but needs done) Today I have been sewing/designing dog coats. My BFF has a Chihuaha (sp?) The little guy is always cold and most ready mades are out of her budget. I found several ideas online and have made her 3 different types out of fleece scraps. Tomorrow we will see which one she likes best.
TEDDIE
Too blessed to be stressed! |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
282 Posts
teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
282 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 09:12:31 AM
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Joanna... I really have to learn how to post pics. I'm very technically challenged. I love all the sewing and hand crafts,but the computer stuff baffles me. One of my goals is to learn how to put pics on here. I'm gonna talk to my BFF and have her show me. Won't swear I'll get the dog coats on here,but I'm gonna learn this.
TEDDIE
Too blessed to be stressed! |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 09:41:02 AM
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I'm getting together my sew wonderful beginners badge stuff...Can't find my safety pins that I just bought...LOL I'd lose my own head if it weren't attached!
Just finished my little pin cushion and am going to apply for the badge this morning!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 4:14:21 PM
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Joanna you have been very busy! And what beautiful work you do.
Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 6:51:07 PM
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Wow there are some talented "Farmgirls" out there. I love to quilt, embroidier. I have a sewing room set up, when I do not have time t ogo to my sewing room, so will sit and work on a embroidery project. How do you ladies handle this or maybe you do not run into this. I pick a project then soon I move to another. I do not know why I am doing this. Help ladies.
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 04:49:16 AM
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Viola, LOL!! We all do that!!!  I think it comes from all the creative things we like to do for starters, then our moods come into play and then finally whatever our spirit wants to do at that particular moment. I must have at least 20 different projects in various stages at any given time. If it's chilly working on a quilt or an afghan is great, however, if it is hot, then maybe some embroidery or darning is in order. Since I sew for a living, people always laugh because I continue with the sewing for myself once I'm done "work" for the day
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
www.CountryCents.com
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
http://Twitter.com/Eastwooddesigns |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 10:00:03 AM
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Joanna:
How did you get into sewing for other people? I would love to get into making baby quilts, bags, purses to make to sell. I have no idea how to ge the word out or does it pay to set up a web site. Telle Me more.
Vi
Farmgirl # 1225
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 10:25:55 AM
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I am doing some embroidery and cleaning out the chaos in my so-called craftroom/office
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 10:40:15 AM
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I'm feeling like a big ditz. I keep trying to enter my sewing kit for a beginners badge and I keep ending up with errors  I am NOT very computer savvy 
I think I just clean house and try to teach myself embroidery...The Stitching Room book is a wonderful teaching guide...almost done with my apron...hand sewing takes a bit more time.
Have a sew happy day everyone 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 11:40:36 AM
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I just finished one of my recycling projects! A tuna can into a sunflower pincushion! It is so fun & cute! I might just have to make another! I wonder if my husband will notice if we have tuna & noodles all week?!?! Always thinking of new things to recycle!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 2:58:30 PM
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Okay, as promised, here are a couple of pictures of the handbags I did this morning.
Vi, to answer your questions. . . I actually started doing mending for friends and family and it spread from there. Began to charge for my services and when I injured my back ( left me with a partial disability) it became my full time occupation.
Having a website, Etsy, Ebay and running classified ads helps get the word out for sure. I love custom orders too. Also, be sure to let folks know what you don't do. . . for me it's alterations. I always refer them to a local friend who does that.
Drop me an email if you like, I can give you lots of ideas and maybe help get you jump started.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
www.CountryCents.com
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
http://Twitter.com/Eastwooddesigns |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 4:55:12 PM
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Cute Joanna!!
I've been working on two aprons - I cut two identical ones out so I'm sewing them simultaneously.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 7:33:48 PM
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Joanna, how is the knitting going? Right now I'm knitting a dishcloth. It should be finished by the weekend.
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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