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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What Are You Working On Today? #2  |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 08:01:21 AM
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Thank you Debbie, I feel that I am well on the way.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 09:51:21 AM
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I finished hand sewing the binding on a large queen-size quilt. And mailed off my ornaments for the Ornament swap on MJF.
Today I want to make at least a small dent in cleaning up my craft room - I know where I can usually find things, but would be easier if more organized instead of stacks on stacks of project UFOs. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 11:56:52 AM
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Linda, I feel ya!!! An organized craft room is much easier to work in, but not happening in my house until after Christmas. Good Luck!!!!
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1445 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1445 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 3:59:45 PM
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I need to tidy up my craft room very soon! :) It’s making me crazy! I can find things but it looks like a bomb went off in there! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 4:02:16 PM
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Looks like us crafters all have the same craft room problems.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 4:48:44 PM
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I would love to have a room to craft in. I have barely enough room to lay out and cut a clothing pattern. Luckily, there is a quilt shop nearby where I can rent the second-floor workroom all day if I want for $10. As soon as I can use my right foot again, I am there.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 04:19:53 AM
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Theresa, I had something similar happen to me in my 20’s where a bad infection led to an ER visit, then the meds gave me anaphylactic shock, then because my body was weak I got another infection and the stupid doctor gave me the same medication that gave me anaphylaxis. I won’t go into the details but it did take me awhile to recover. So don’t push yourself. Rest and focus on things that nourish your body and your soul.
Wishing you a speedy recovery! |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 04:45:54 AM
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Shennandoah, Thank you for your encouraging words. I am taking it easy and going slowly back to what was my normal.
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 07:04:15 AM
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Here are some before pictures; hopefully, the after pictures will follow sometime, the sooner the better.
  
I need to cut up all the denim into squares to make a quilt, I ordered some kantha fabric pieces to adorn the denim shirts (they should be here soon), and I still have some yarn for cowls and scarves. That will make a dent in the clutter.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6741 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6741 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 11:48:31 AM
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Linda, I love your craft room. I only have a craft closet lol! But it tends to get just as messy!
Theresa, I am so sorry to hear of all your struggles. Please take it easy and get feeling better.
Grace, I would love that so much! A girls crochet day would be wonderful for my soul!
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6741 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6741 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 11:56:18 AM
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I finished this bee last night for my other son's teacher. I didn't turn out as cute as a I wanted but I still like it.
Krista |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 3:01:52 PM
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Krista, the bee is so cute!!!! The teacher will love it.
Linda, Love your craft room. I think that is an universal look for craft rooms.... mine is always messy except for that rare few hours after clean up...
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6741 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6741 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2023 : 10:54:06 AM
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Thank you Theresa. This weekend I have plans to finish at least 2 more projects. Christmas is almost here. I really need to get a move on.
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17052 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17052 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2023 : 8:45:12 PM
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Oh Krista,, Bee kind to yourself,, that Bee turned out sew cute!!! Lucky teacher...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2210 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2210 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 06:14:50 AM
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I picked up 6 Rodales Successful Quilting Library books from the library (8 for $1] and have been gleaning great ideas already. The one above is very handy when one needle runs out of thread.
I'm also moving forward a bit faster with this technique...
So now I'm working on basic quilting in areas and will add the details later.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 10:53:00 AM
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The needle hint is super. It will sure eliminate the time it takes to stops, thread a needle, and quilt again. I could have used that last week on the binding of my UFO quilt.
I can't read the small print of the quilting hint, but I'm sure it is great hint, too.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2210 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2210 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 2:11:02 PM
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In progressive quilting, you do the basic stitching first, then add the decorative stitches later. The third step is filling in for prize winning quilts. I'm still on step 1.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 3:17:56 PM
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Thank you for explaining.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6741 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6741 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2023 : 1:23:37 PM
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Thank you Grace.
The kids will be taking their teacher presents to school tomorrow. I am excited to see what they say. I need to finish up one last bit for a 3rd teacher tonight. I have been crocheting a graphgan pillow for one of my boys and it's taking so long to complete. I cannot wait until it's finished.
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6741 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6741 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2023 : 1:36:22 PM
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I stayed up late last night finishing the graphgan. I am so happy with how it turned out. It's the Transformers Autobot logo. But I went with black and yellow to represent Bumblebee, which is his favorite Transformer. I am just going to make the back of the pillow be striped black and yellow. This is probably my favorite crochet thing so far.
Krista |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2023 : 5:56:49 PM
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That is a great graphgan, Krista. Super job! I'm sure the teacher will love it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"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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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1445 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1445 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2023 : 8:11:52 PM
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Krista…WOW! That’s soooo cool. You do amazing work! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2023 : 04:02:46 AM
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Wow Krista, that is totally awesome!
There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it. |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1133 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1133 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2023 : 07:43:19 AM
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Krista I am in awe, such wonderful crochet work you did. My son would love that graphgan even though he is grown, lol. I can’t master a basic crochet stitch let alone follow a pattern!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
764 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
764 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2023 : 08:46:15 AM
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Great job, Krista!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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