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*Farmgirl Swap:  2nd Tilda doll swap, who's In?  |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4951 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 02 2014 : 2:21:15 PM
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Peggy. I used Muslin so far, for the ones I have made. For my Bunny I got a thicker one, and it did well, I thought. Tone Finnanger's fabric can be ordered from the UK but so expensive and the shipping is costly! I have bought my fabric at Hobby Lobby and at Hancock's and Fabric.com has a big selection and good prices. They have a linen mix that looks great for about $8.00 a yard. I have ordered from them for years, and Have always been happy with it. At Hancock's here, the linen was $18.00 a yard.
I bought some tan broadcloth and so far have made a body out of it and I like the way it looks!
Hugs! Connie
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Bloom
Farmgirl at Heart
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Louise
Trinity
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 02 2014 : 2:32:05 PM
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| Hi.......i just happened on the first Tilda swap today. Read through the whole thing. It was great and the photos were even greater. Then i happened on the second Tilda swap. Of course, i am too late! If you decide to have a third, i would love to be part of it. |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2014 : 3:10:55 PM
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bloom I have not put the match up of partners yet cause we only had 5 and we really need a 6th so if you are willing to do it this time, it would be much appreciated! let me know...
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2014 : 3:15:42 PM
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I have used muslin but I am guessing that toni F, who writes the books probably uses linen. Over in Europe they seem to use that a lot for things that we use muslin. Maybe they grow flax a lot more than we do. We grow the cotton over here, I think. I did look at the fat quarters of the fat quarters too on Amazon and yes they were out of my budget!!! hehehehe
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/ |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4951 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4951 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2014 : 4:06:32 PM
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I found Tilda books here! www.thebookdepository.com ships worldwide! always free shipping!!!!!!!
Louise I hope you join us! we got the Tilda fever! LOL!!!
Hugs! Connie
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Crow
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Peggy
Millinocket
Maine
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 04:30:48 AM
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ConnieI have ordered books from the Depository before. Usually something I am looking for and buy used through Amazon. I have always been happy with them.
And thanks for your input Beverly and Connie. I felt pretty sure the fabric looked like linen.
The Hobby Lobby just opened a store in Bangor and the next time I make the trip I want to stop in. There is an A C Moore there and a Joannes so when I go I am going with cash in my pocket!
I will check out Fabric.com too. Is Hancocks a website? I am going to look for them this morning. Keepsake quilting might be a good place for the clothing fabrics too. I used to get their catalogs and I love a lot of their stuff. They used to have retro 30s and 40s prints and I just loved them.
Let's face it I just love fabric and yarn and pretty paper. Haha!
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Edited by - Crow on Apr 03 2014 04:31:22 AM |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4951 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4951 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 09:27:12 AM
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Peggy, me too!! also, check the good wlll, lots of dresses can be used and kids clothes, I bought a pair of toddler Jeans to make a Tilda denium jacket and it cost $1.00 they were brand new with the tag still on them! for the pair of jeans, and it made 2 jackets!
I don't like some of the open weave linen, in some of the Tilda books you can see the seam stretching too wide on the doll's face.
Hugs! Connie
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Crow
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Peggy
Millinocket
Maine
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 12:00:17 PM
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Well I found out what the Tilda bodies are made from...are you ready??? WOOL! A fine grade wool made in Ireland. A lady on the Craftsy website has made some and was very informative with her comments. She doesn't buy the actual Tilda skin either (too expensive) but it looks as though she does use a wool. I commented and asked her what her best substitute was. lol. I don't think I will make one from wool but you never know.
Any way my Tilda summer book came and I love the overalls she is wearing. I think I want some for myself.
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Crow
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Peggy
Millinocket
Maine
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 12:59:06 PM
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ConnieI noticed that too. Now that I know what the fabric is I am surprised they are not more stretchy. I have some beautiful wool but it is black. I suppose I could make a black bunny. I think I have some grey too. Thrift shops and Goodwill are great places for material! I have even bought things at Label shopper because I loved the material. hee hee
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4951 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4951 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 05:08:06 AM
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Peg, I have that Summer Book too, I love those overalls! I think we could enlarge that pattern to fit us! LOL!!!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Crow
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Peggy
Millinocket
Maine
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 07:20:32 AM
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Connie which books do you have? I have the fairytale and the summer. Christmas is on it`s way. The fairy tale book has painted hair on the dolls and it is really kind of cute. I am eyeing the winter delights one because I love that Polar bear!
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 3:03:10 PM
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Well, I was waiting for Bloom to answer if she wants in on this one to make up a 6th person for us but I have not heard anything, so I am going to go ahead and make the list cause I am going away for 2 weeks so, here goes....
OK Connie is going to take on two, so she will have Beth and Pennie and myself and Peggy will be swapping this time. I thought the next time I will wait a month or two and maybe next time we will swap any of the dolls or animals that are in the tilda books. So, that way you can think ahead after this one. hehehehehehe Hey anyone who has the pattern for the overalls, would you mind sending me a copy? I think those are so cute!!! Let me know if this is good for everyone? Happy Doll making!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/ |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
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Crow
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Peggy
Millinocket
Maine
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 3:33:52 PM
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Beverly I sent you my address in reply to your email. And I have the overall pattern pieces but no way of printing the directions until Monday. (My printer is plumb dried out)I can copy it at the library on Monday. I am glad to send them to you if Monday isn't too late for you. :)
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 6:49:58 PM
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Oh Monday is just fine, I am no hurry at all. thank you so much for the pattern. I just think they are so cute!! If there is ever anything I can send you just let me know!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/ |
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Crow
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Peggy
Millinocket
Maine
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2014 : 05:43:48 AM
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Okay! I will mail them out on Monday morning bright and early Beverly!
If you have any spring weather to spare you could box it up and send that to me lol!
Choose Joy :) |
Edited by - Crow on Apr 05 2014 05:45:02 AM |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4951 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4951 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2014 : 08:18:30 AM
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Beverly, I will email Pennie and Beth! and let them know they are my partners!
Hugs! Connie
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2014 : 08:26:41 AM
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peggy, well no spring like weather here either. It started raining yesterday and then turned to snow and this morning I had ice on my car and snow on top of it to clean off. yulk!!! You would not want what we have here right now!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/ |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4951 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4951 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2014 : 5:55:55 PM
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Peg, I have crafting Springtime Ideas, my bunny I made was from that book.I have the Fairytale one on the way from "The Book Depository" and I have the summer book that you have . I am looking right now for others.
Connie
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
Central
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2014 : 03:21:21 AM
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HI Beverly,
I have always loved the Tilda Dolls, but don't have a good pattern to make one. I glanced the last swap and someone mailed a pattern to share.
I missed this swap, as we have an extensive camping schedule this Spring, and most of my sewing will take place in a car (LOL)... but maybe there will be another swap down the line.
If anyone has a simple Tilda pattern, and would be willing to share, I would appreciate it.
OH.. and the Tilda Bunny was absolutely wonderful!!!
Madelena
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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Crow
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Peggy
Millinocket
Maine
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2014 : 05:53:02 AM
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Madelena I will send you a pattern :) If you will pm me your address. I have something I am copying for Beverly the first of the week and would be glad to do something for you too.
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2014 : 07:20:31 AM
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yes Madelena we will have another in the furture...Thank you Peggy for sending her one. I am on vacation right now so I am not home to send her one, so thank you so much!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/ |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4951 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4951 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2014 : 1:28:39 PM
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Mary, I will send you the bunny pattern and a few others that I have!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4951 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4951 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2014 : 2:34:00 PM
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Pennie, I mailed your Tilda yesterday! I know you just moved, take your time! Beth, I will mail yours next Monday, April 21st.
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Crow
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Peggy
Millinocket
Maine
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2014 : 3:22:43 PM
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When is the mail date? I thought it was the end of April. I am about half through, been too many interruptions,so tomorrow is sewing day!
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*Farmgirl Swap: 2nd Tilda doll swap, who's In? |
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2nd Tilda doll swap, who's In?
