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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl

6740 Posts

PeggyAnn
Vancouver WA
USA
6740 Posts

Posted - Jun 18 2012 :  10:18:06 AM  Show Profile
OH, I forgot to ask. Does anyone have the simple directions on how to do an
Invisible Seam...for attaching crochetted Granny Squares...so they lay flat
and have no ugly ridge???? I had one but accidently threw it away. (*kick self*)

Hugs,
peggy

Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com

"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"

"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."

When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13556 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13556 Posts

Posted - Jun 18 2012 :  10:34:57 AM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
Yep . . Sharon, I have seen license plates used as birdhouse roofs. In fact, I've done that too! Robin has one that I made for her with the 2nd license plate from her car. (Front plates aren't required on cars in Arizona)
In Old Town of San Diego, she and I saw some really cool purses made from license plates in an upscale shop there . . . very interesting.
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com

from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com

the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com

from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com

from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl

2280 Posts

Julie
Medina ND
USA
2280 Posts

Posted - Jun 18 2012 :  1:18:45 PM  Show Profile
I have one of those purses CJ, it gets alot of comments and is very unique.

A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.

Max Lucado
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13556 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13556 Posts

Posted - Jun 19 2012 :  2:45:56 PM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
Hey Julie,
Do you use your purse a lot? What shape is it and does have compartments?
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com

from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com

the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com

from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com

from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl

1399 Posts

Joan
Staten Island NY
USA
1399 Posts

Posted - Jun 19 2012 :  3:09:32 PM  Show Profile
Oooo Julie can you post a picture of the license plate that was made into a purse. I have never heard of that or even a birdhouse roof from a license plate. I do birdhouses, umm, I might try that. But I would have to take license plates off the cars in my neightborhood first haha.

A Friend is Someone who Reaches for your Hand, But Touches your Heart!
Farmgirl #3842
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl

2280 Posts

Julie
Medina ND
USA
2280 Posts

Posted - Jun 19 2012 :  3:42:16 PM  Show Profile
No I don't use it alot, only for special occasions. It doesn't have any compartments in it, wish it would. I'll try to take pictures tonight for you Joan.

A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.

Max Lucado
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl

2280 Posts

Julie
Medina ND
USA
2280 Posts

Posted - Jun 19 2012 :  4:24:16 PM  Show Profile
Here it is. I have Minneasota since at the time I couldn't find a North Dakota one. They can be found at Littleearth.com or I did just finds some on ebay for alot less.




A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.

Max Lucado
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl

2428 Posts

Janet
Winter Haven Florida
USA
2428 Posts

Posted - Jun 19 2012 :  6:11:43 PM  Show Profile
Julie, that purse is so different. Don't know if I would use it though it is unique.

Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340

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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl

2313 Posts

lori
Fort Atkinson Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts

Posted - Jun 21 2012 :  11:46:53 AM  Show Profile
Julie- OH MY GOODNESS that is so cool...I love it and would use it as much as I could! I would probably have to share with my daughters..but I guess that isn't the worst! I just love it!!

Lori

Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need!
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Bushel n Peck
True Blue Farmgirl

251 Posts

Tracy
Truly MT
USA
251 Posts

Posted - Jun 23 2012 :  6:17:12 PM  Show Profile
Cute cute cute!!!!

my blog: http://bushelnpeck.blogspot.com


Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.
C. S. Lewis

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Bearclover
True Blue Farmgirl

2391 Posts

Bunny
Gig Harbor Wa
USA
2391 Posts

Posted - Jun 24 2012 :  09:20:52 AM  Show Profile
CJ, I knew I would find you here. Just wanted to thank you for the birthday card. It was a nice surprise.

I have been working on a jacket for myself. I have never been one for sewing clothes but I just had to have this jacket. I will post pictures when it is done. I'm piecing different fabrics together and then quilting each section and then sewing it together. Yesterday I got tired and fibro started to act up and I cut out and sewed two pieces backwards. Hopefully today I can cut out new pieces and get that fixed. I'm learning as I go.

I love creations with old license plates. The purses are very unique.

Later all. Off to the basement and sewing machine.


Farmgirl number 3738

My blog: www.bunnyrose.com
My shop: www.bunnyroseco.com

Not all who wander are lost.../
Plan to improvise
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jun 25 2012 :  05:11:29 AM  Show Profile
Julie, that is amazing!

Farmgirl #800
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http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

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From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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Kimarie91
True Blue Farmgirl

114 Posts

Kim
Tx
USA
114 Posts

Posted - Jun 28 2012 :  1:09:57 PM  Show Profile  Send Kimarie91 a Yahoo! Message
Just been working on dishcloth sets in the evenings in between making Fig Jam, Habanero Fig Jam, Strawberry Fig Jam :) My parents have 2 34-year old fig trees and so far we've picked 33 lbs of figs. No rain lately, so the harvest kind of dropped off. Back to knitting and sewing!
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl

912 Posts

nancy
fernandina beach florida
USA
912 Posts

Posted - Jun 29 2012 :  05:29:26 AM  Show Profile
Julie, that purse is so unique. Really clever.

Bunny I am anxious to see your jacket when you finish. It sounds like it is going to be so pretty.

CJ your sign is wonderful. It must have taken lots of time and work much less many, many license plates to make it. Really nice!

Nancy #2301

Make everyday a celebration of the heart.
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jun 30 2012 :  05:43:06 AM  Show Profile


I finished my first knitted shawl, but had mistakes. My 10 year-old wanted it just as it was, but I am starting another one for myself with fringe. If these turn out nice, I may sell them at the market next season.

Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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Kimarie91
True Blue Farmgirl

114 Posts

Kim
Tx
USA
114 Posts

Posted - Jun 30 2012 :  07:51:06 AM  Show Profile  Send Kimarie91 a Yahoo! Message
Great job Kristina! Your daughter is lovely :)
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jun 30 2012 :  3:47:16 PM  Show Profile
Thanks Kim. She's one of 6 kids.

Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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Kimarie91
True Blue Farmgirl

114 Posts

Kim
Tx
USA
114 Posts

Posted - Jun 30 2012 :  8:15:25 PM  Show Profile  Send Kimarie91 a Yahoo! Message
What a blessing Kristina! I always wanted a big family. We were blessed with one son and I treasure him. I do miss sewing for a girl though. Been thinking of sewing some simple, modest little girl dresses to sell.
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jul 01 2012 :  06:39:10 AM  Show Profile
Kim, that's an excellent idea. You can't find modest dresses in stores anymore. Not even for adults it seems.

I have to shop in the men's department for my workout clothes for the gym. I really do. All I can find in the women's department (here anyway, in stores) is skin tight and really short shorts. It's hard to find long skirts here too. Meijer has them at summer time, but I have to drive to the Amish areas to find longer skirts.

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http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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Bearclover
True Blue Farmgirl

2391 Posts

Bunny
Gig Harbor Wa
USA
2391 Posts

Posted - Jul 01 2012 :  5:35:30 PM  Show Profile
Kristina, your shawl is beautiful. Don't worry about the mistakes. I bet no one but you will even know they are there.

Farmgirl number 3738
My blogs:
www.curiousorangecat.com
www.bunnyrose.com
My shops:
Handmade stuff http://www.etsy.com/shop/CuriousOrangeCat?ref=ss_profile
Fabric www.bunnyroseco.com

Not all who wander are lost.../
Plan to improvise
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl

620 Posts

roxanna
westport indiana
USA
620 Posts

Posted - Jul 01 2012 :  6:41:36 PM  Show Profile  Send rphelps4 a Yahoo! Message
Very pretty Kristina,if it was grey it would look just like the one Tasha Tudor always wore.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jul 01 2012 :  11:16:07 PM  Show Profile
I borrowed this idea from a friend,,, simply spray painted a metal tray, then added magnets to the back side of some Scrabble Tiles... now friends can leave me 'messages' at my trailer door...

so easy peasy.....

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl

2428 Posts

Janet
Winter Haven Florida
USA
2428 Posts

Posted - Jul 02 2012 :  05:43:50 AM  Show Profile
Great idea, Grace!!!! Love it!!!

Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340

http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com

http://Jan49829.etsy.com
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jul 02 2012 :  05:50:26 AM  Show Profile
What a cute idea! I love it. Next trip to the thrift store, I'll be searching for scrabble games.

Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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Kimarie91
True Blue Farmgirl

114 Posts

Kim
Tx
USA
114 Posts

Posted - Jul 02 2012 :  06:21:11 AM  Show Profile  Send Kimarie91 a Yahoo! Message
What a great idea. I'm supposed to be doing some work around the house the next two days, but might just have to get out to some thrift stores too!
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