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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1143 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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 Posted - Feb 14 2019 : 09:58:19 AM
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Lol, thanks, Grace! I think "sew", too! I'm excited about getting it done this year.
FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.blog |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2019 : 7:52:45 PM
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How fun Amanda! I have hand-quilted two quilt tops from my husbands mothers family.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1143 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1143 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2019 : 08:39:54 AM
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Bonnie,
That is so neat! I won't be hand quilting but my mom does free motion quilting and she's going to help me with it. I can't wait to pick out the fabrics for it and see the blocks cleaned. They are very grungy.
FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.blog |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2019 : 12:24:47 PM
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Grace, I choose to go with just cotton. Figured it would be better for my sensitive face!
Amanda, that is awesome. I can't wait to see how it looks when it's completed. You will definitely be busy.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17024 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17024 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2019 : 2:07:33 PM
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Amanda, glad you mentioned re-working an old vintage quilt.....
Today, on the PBS-Create channel they did a Documentary on Quilts/quilting.. The History of the Quilt, called 'Quilts Matter'.
Quite interesting....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2019 : 5:36:53 PM
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I have handquilted several table runners. It bothers my hands to do too much hand quilting, so I send mine to a long-arm quilter to quilt, then I finish the binding.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17024 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17024 Posts |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1143 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1143 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2019 : 09:47:20 AM
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Grace, I will have to look for that docu. It would be really interesting! The last few things I have made, I have not done a separate binding, so I am able to use my machine to bind. On two, I used the backing as the binding and one one small project, I just layered batting, backing (face up), then top (face down), sewed the edged and then turned it inside out like a pillowcase. Then I went back and did an 1/8th seam around the edge and quilted it. on a larger work, I would do separate binding, but I would even still have to figure out how to fully machine stitch it b/c of my tendonitis. I am sure it can be done. :)
Linda, my mom started doing free motion quilting last year on her domestic machine (non-longarm). It's really neat what you can do when you drop those feed dogs! I will start doing it this year. Since you are in Lone Oak, do you go to the TOGA meeting? (Treadle On Gathering Academy) It will be April 5th this year. I have never been but since I love vintage machines, a lady I met in quilting class invited me. Sounds like a lot of fun.
Yes, Krista, I will be busy! lol
Last night I started the soaking/cleaning process and it's going really well. I will have to post before/after pics. I did the black/white/grey squares all together, then the mid-range shades, and today I will do the red ones and pray for no color bleeding. I just used a product similar to OxiClean to soak and hot water. The water looked like tea when it was done. Yuck!
FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.blog |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2019 : 11:43:33 AM
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I started another corner to corner last night. Even though they are a pain and my yarn gets tangled I am hooked on them. I am going to be making a blanket for myself this time. Just a fun side project. Also ordered another diamond painting! Getting super excited for it to arrive. Hopefully by the end of this week!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2019 : 12:01:48 PM
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Peggy! Look what came in the mail! And I have already started it! I love these darn things.
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2019 : 12:11:00 PM
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I'm working on getting some reading done. Old neighborhood newspapers, newsletters, email, books . . . it never ends.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17024 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17024 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2019 : 5:05:47 PM
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Amanda,, yep, I have done the quilt s by sewing RST and then flip it out (like a pillow case)... does make it easy... then machine stitched 1/4" seam all around the edge.
Krista,,, I think you are seriously addicted to Bling! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6521 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6521 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2019 : 2:00:40 PM
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A week or so ago, I did a project of making produce bags to take to the grocery store so I can eliminate plastic. I just used scraps and then organized all my reusable bags in one basket for the car. It was a simple project but I am enjoying using them and it makes shopping easy too.
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Go Green!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2019 : 3:10:51 PM
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The TOGA retreat is held about 4 miles from me. I have been there off and on during the retreats. Last year I took a sewing machine to be looked at - they always have people there who will work on machines and they take donations. I had to take the machine and stay there until he worked on it and finished it. I emailed you m y phone number. Please give me a call.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2019 : 3:12:07 PM
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Today I am putting together 10" squares from the Farmgirl theme fabric swap I hosted several years ago. This will be one of my Farmgirl Jubilee quilted items to go with this year's theme.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17024 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17024 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2019 : 7:28:01 PM
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Hey WInnie, I luv your idea of using a sweet basket in your car to corral you eco bags....
I never thought to make and use fabric eco bags for my produce.. hmmm, I might have to go through my scrap fabric...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2283 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2283 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2019 : 05:32:38 AM
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Love your produce bags Winnie. I want to make some bags like that to put my shoes in for when we travel.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6521 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6521 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2019 : 07:12:14 AM
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Hehe, I used a bailing twine scrap for the ties too. We're talking' scraps to make these bags!! and cheap too!! LOL!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2019 : 08:02:58 AM
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Julie -I have cloth bags for shoes when traveling. They are so handy.
Winnie - I love the idea of using baling twine for drawstrings on the bags - we have had lots of that and have just burned it. Great use for it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"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
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2019 : 12:46:38 PM
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Oh Grace I have serious addiction to bling! But honestly who doesn't? Lol!
Winnie, that is such a fantastic idea. Have you tried them out yet? They would even be lovely to take to the farmers market. I just might need to make me one as well. I made something similar when I was in high school for my dance shoes. I still have the bag.
I finally finished my St. Patrick's garland. It didn't turn out how I had envisioned it, but it's still cute. So I think I will still hang it up. Now onto making some Easter decorations.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6521 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6521 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2019 : 4:47:36 PM
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My bags have been working out great and are also easy to wash and reuse. They are a great saver from plastic bags!
Last weekend, I went to an estate sale in the neighborhood and found this lovely hand pieced and sewn double ring wedding quilt. The only issues with it were a ground of dark brown/red stains on one lower corner area, and I single hole on the other side. Since it was cheap, I brought it home and went to work on those stains. I purchased some BIZ and followed their suggestions to make a paste and rub into the stains, let sit for at least an hour and then wash on a gentle cycle. I did that 3 times and was quite please at how most of the stains came out except for the rim. After each wash, I used a vinegar rinse and then I laid out the quilt on the grass and let it dry in the sunshine. Here is what it looks like now and I am happy with it. On the bed, the stain areas are really hard to find and are easily covered up. I love that it was all hand sewn with tiny stitches! To me, it was worth the long washing process and hole repair.
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Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 12:20:04 PM
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That is beautiful Winnie! And you did a great job of fixing it up. It's always nice to reuse things and bring them back to life.
Krista |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2019 : 10:14:33 AM
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Winnie, thank you to you and Amanda for being quilt rescuers! You did a great job, Winnie! I'Lloyd think of you girls as the "Quilt Whispers"!#9786;
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 - Mar 02 2019 : 10:15:49 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by forgetmenot
Winnie, thank you to you and Amanda for being quilt rescuers! You did a great job, Winnie! I'll think of you girls as the "Quilt Whispers"!#9786;
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon
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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2019 : 12:50:56 PM
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I had some left over tulle from a UFO project, so I decided to make my little girl a tutu and matching headband. I'm thinking I will use it for her 1 year old pictures because it's just so dang cute. Can I just say how much fun it is being a mom to a girl! Oh all the fun things I can make!! I'm ready to make her another tutu in a different color.
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