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Project Discussions:  Diy craftiness  |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4924 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4924 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 02 2022 : 2:09:40 PM
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| I agree Judith and Denise. Sometimes just need a break from crafting. Usually not a looooooong break, but a break nevertheless. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1426 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2022 : 6:07:23 PM
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| I probably have an equal number of started books as I have UFOs. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
Edited by - StitchinWitch on Jul 02 2022 6:07:43 PM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10246 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1314 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1314 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2022 : 7:49:40 PM
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| I also jump from craft to craft. There are always UFOs hanging around my craft room!! Not sure what I would do if I ever caught up!! Lol :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6142 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6142 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2022 : 8:07:26 PM
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I do that too and computer too. Movies and reading. does keep me busy!
have a good night all
Love and blessings
Darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10246 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2022 : 11:16:00 AM
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| I've spent most of the morning/early afternoon collecting craft items and trying to figure out to organize. I appreciate all the free printables. Nice to have something that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to do. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4924 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4924 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2022 : 12:47:02 PM
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LOL! Me, too. I jump from craft to craft but typically now most are fabric or fiber related. I have lots of yarn to knit and crochet with. I have lots and lots and lots of fabric - I keep trying to find projects to make with it so I can sell some of the items. I plan to put some for sale in the MJF Marketplace for Christmas gifts. And yesterday - yes, I know, I should have resisted but I had to do it - I bought another 11 yards of fabric. LOL! Yep, I DID!
At one time in my life I was involved in rubber stamping and I still have lots of papers, stamps, inks, etc. related to that hobby. I know a lot of that would be handy in making junk journals, so maybe - just maybe - I need to start pulling it together to make one. Who knows - it may become my next favorite hobby.
I also have a spinning wheel (modern, not one of the huge vintage ones) that at one time I used. I still have some batts to spin, but that just doesn't interest me any more. In fact I am thinking of selling the spinning wheel and batts. Anyone interested? |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1426 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1426 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2022 : 1:04:24 PM
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| Way back when I was on MJF in 2008 some of us were posting about our addiction to fabric and we started a 10 step program. Somewhere around here I still have my chip for going 6 months without buying fabric. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4924 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4924 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2022 : 2:23:04 PM
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| WOW! 6 months??? Well, I could have Ed buy the fabric for me. LOL! Does that count? Probably not. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10246 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2022 : 3:39:06 PM
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| Lol. 6 months. I don't know if I have ever gone that long. Maybe. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1314 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1314 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2022 : 7:59:56 PM
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| Nope…no way I could go that long… lol |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10246 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2022 : 08:33:38 AM
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| Well, I am officially addicted to playing with paper! This morning I started making boxes to hold all the small things. Yesterday I went and bought a couple of shoe shelves, (because I'm cheap,lol.) put them together and put them on top of my counter in the laundry room where I have all my papercrafting. Getting things tidied and organized so I have room to work on things. The lower counter was where the previous owner did a lot of her crafting too. Those shoe shelves were on sale and I always feel better when I don't spend lots on my hobbies. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Jul 15 2022 09:52:23 AM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3654 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3654 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2022 : 09:28:06 AM
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Denise, that was a great idea for your paper crafting supplies. I think organizing whatever you have makes it easier to actually start and finish a project. If I had to search and dig around for what I wanted, I might never get started.
I enjoy cross stitching more and I need to do a bit more organizing of the Aida cloth pieces that I have at the moment. This discussion is a good motivator to do that soon. I always love to make little things for Fall. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4924 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4924 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2022 : 09:28:26 AM
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| i think you need to join Jean's Dog Days Junk Journal swap. Karen and I have joined. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10246 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10246 Posts |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10246 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2022 : 12:00:54 PM
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| Well, I now have at least one granddaughter who thinks junk journals are the coolest thing. Of course she's ten and all about paper and glue and things like that. Lol. I have been watching so many videos on Youtube that it is easy to be watching and not realize how much time has passed. Have to set myself a timer I believe. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Jul 28 2022 03:44:16 AM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1426 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1426 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2022 : 5:24:46 PM
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| My remaining gal friend came over today bringing sushi and we spent five hours playing cut and paste. She has been doing button pictures with her grand gals and had one to finish and I played around with Jean's fat envelope of goodies that arrived this morning. The beginning of a new adventure. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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sweettea59
True Blue Farmgirl
1329 Posts
Sherry
Longview
Texas
USA
1329 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2022 : 11:21:14 AM
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| I joined the junk journal swap too and it has taken me over, but it is fun. Work on it in the evening when I watch tv with the hubby. I worked at a scarpbook store for about 6 years and I have lots of stuff. Love paper crafting but also my fabric crafts. Working on fabric pumpkins at the moment. Always to many projects. But it keeps me busy. |
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4924 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4924 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2022 : 12:52:49 PM
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Me, too, and this is wayyyyyyyyyyy out of my comfort zone, but I think I will like it. I can't work on things until I return from Albuquerque next weekend, but am eager to jump in.
I learned from my mother about working on multiple projects at once - though I think I may have more going at once then she ever did. Maybe not. LOL! She did needlepoint, sewing, crewel, cross-stitch, quilt tops, and crochet - sometimes knitting. So seems I got her crafting genes. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4924 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4924 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2022 : 09:18:45 AM
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I found this pattern on line for a Mug Bag - Check it out!
https://fabricartdiy.com/diy-fabric-butterfly-mug-bag-free-sewing-pattern/
You need to click on Red Brolly link in the first paragraph, then search site for Mug Bag, and scroll down to the 5 very pale links for the 5 pages of directions.
I have the 5 pages so can send if you want to try it. Just let me know.
A link on Pinterest said this had been taken down, but I found it. Not hard; the 5 downloads (hard to see because they are shown in a light pink color) are 1 page each and basically step by step. This is a cute idea and I am going to try it - maybe not immediately. LOL!
It basically consists of an inside lined bag, and a lined outer cover that wraps around it with a handle. Very cute.
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Edited by - quiltee on Aug 15 2022 09:27:39 AM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1426 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1426 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2022 : 10:08:58 AM
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| I don't need the pattern but please send the macaroons |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4924 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4924 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2022 : 10:11:41 AM
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| LOL! I know, Judith - I love macaroons, too! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3654 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3654 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2022 : 11:23:07 AM
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LInda that mug bag is adorable! I love macaroons too. They always look so pretty is display windows.
This weekend I finished a little bowl filler with an apple theme. I just make my own pattern and wing it as I go along. I also just keep it real simple so I don't get all frustrated and also so I can finish it up in a reasonable amount of time. These days, I am not interested in big complicated projects.
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Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10246 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10246 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2022 : 11:31:21 AM
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| Winnie, that is so sweet! I have been getting my fall things out little by little. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4924 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4924 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 07:08:33 AM
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Look at the cutest girls skirt I found at Goodwill for half price. It only cost me $2.50. Won't it make a cute Apple-themed purse? All it needs is to sew across the bottom, add a lining, and make a handle/strap. The eyelet was already on the bottom of it. The manufacturer is called Apple Bottoms.
 
Now I have to decide whether to keep it or sell it. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Edited by - quiltee on Aug 25 2022 07:09:59 AM |
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