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| churunga |
Posted - May 24 2020 : 10:02:09 PM
I have started this new thread to replace the old one which was just too full.
Here is something I'm working on.
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I'm using fabric from the fabric swaps.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 26 2026 : 10:39:16 AM
Thanks, Krista! I can't wait to see the jacket finished either! I have developed a kind of system so that I do not end up with any more UFOs than I already have. I work on one new project, one existing project, and one UFO during the week. That way , as I finish my UFOs, I will be continuing to work on new things. Some projects take longer than others so I always seem to have an "in progress" one going. It is helping me to finish things as I go and not have any that end up in the UFO bin! Seems to be working out fairly well so far!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 26 2026 : 10:25:10 AM
Nancy, what a great picture! I bet he will do amazing things. Your purple quilt is stunning! I cant wait to see the jacket finished!
Debbie, I love that you have purple hair! I love putting purple and lime green streaks in my hair! This last time I did orange and let's just say its not fading well lol. I have an awful yellow color now. I miss my purple and green!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 25 2026 : 11:49:14 AM
Hi, Debbie! I am 73 with white hair. I love it! I love to wear purple! I am going to continue to complete the UFOs. My goal is to get rid of the bin they are stored in by my birthday in February. I'm working diligently toward that goal. The problem is that every time I open another box or bin, I find another one of the little creations staring me in the face! Well, one step at a time! Or is it project?
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 24 2026 : 7:04:00 PM
Nancy, I am old too, 71, and I have loved purple for as long as Ivan remember. My hair is purple and most of my clothes! Plus you girls make me want to finish some of my projects too. Tomorrow is a new day:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 24 2026 : 6:35:15 PM
Thanks, Girls! I. too, love purple and . . .I am old! It has been a real adventure making this jacket. I decided to make my own quilted fabric. I drew out the pattern. Then I learned how to make bias tape, so that I could finish all of the edges inside. It will look great when I can finish it! I keep working on it bit by bit. It will be done soon, but I have to work around getting other quilts finished and . . .oh, those UFOs!!! Not to mention day-to-day chores and life in general! But being retired is so great!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Aug 24 2026 : 6:25:28 PM
Nancy I love your fabric -- such great colors!
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 24 2026 : 6:20:57 PM
Oh Nancy your fabric is Beautiful and I love all the purple. I cannot wait to see your finished Jacket.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 24 2026 : 6:15:27 PM
 Thanks, Krista! He is really getting excited. Last night was his last night at his job. This morning he said that he was feeling "like a bum" because he has no job! Then he smiled the biggest smile! I think that he is beginning to realize that his future is up to him and how hard he is willing to work. I am including a photo of Damien and one of the day that I quilted the fabric I made for my jacket.
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 24 2026 : 4:03:06 PM
Nancy, that is awesome! I hope he has an amazing year playing for the Garden State Gamblers!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 21 2026 : 10:54:00 PM
Ice hockey has been so much fun! My Grandson, Damien, is moving to New Jersey at the beginning of September to play for an NA3HL Junior Team, the Garden State Gamblers. He is a goalie and doing quite well. We are so happy for him to get to go as far as he wants to in the sport! Good luck to your oldest!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 21 2026 : 3:21:01 PM
Nancy, my oldest is joining a street hockey team this fall. I am super excited to watch his games. Thankfully I wont be freezing like in a rink lol! I guess if he continues and decides to do ice hockey, I will be needing one of those jackets too!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 20 2026 : 3:01:58 PM
Hi, Krista! It has been fun so far! I am actually learning some new skills (I have been sewing for over 65 years and am still learning new things!) I can't wait to finish it. I have been trying to work on it a bit every time I sew. It will be so nice to wear to the rink!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 5:05:17 PM
Nancy, that sounds like a fun jacket. I look forward to hearing how it turns out!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 3:26:24 PM
I made a strip pieced jacket on a sweatshirt and when it was done, I don't like the fit. I may never wear it. LOL! The sweatshirt fit fine, even a little big, but the jacket is too tight under the arms. UGH!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farmgirl #1919
Farmgirl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017, June 2023, and July 2026
"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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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 2:19:53 PM
Hi, Linda! I am making it from scratch. I love to sew and quilt, so it seemed logical to just make my own fabric. I couldn't find anything that didn't look childish. The used quilts that I found at the thrift store didn't leave me enough places to cut what I needed. I have had a really great time working on it. Since I made the fabric, I also got to practice with the long-arm to quilt it! Lots of fun being had! I hope that you like the pattern. It will be so useful for me. My sister made one from the same pattern. She used dark colors and it is very pretty. Me? I went with purples! Crazy me! Let me know if you decide to use the pattern. We can share photos of our creations when we finish.
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 09:44:52 AM
Thank you, Nancy. I will take a look at that pattern.
Are you making it from scratch, or are you using an already made Quilt? I have a Quilt that I got at estate sale that I was thinking of making a jacket with.
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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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 18 2026 : 2:15:48 PM
Hi, Linda! The jacket pattern that I am using is from Sewillow (www.sewillow.com). It is called "The Omilla Hooded Quilt Coat". It is sewing pattern No. 0025. It is sized for 6 - 24(UK) which is 2 - 20(US). I really like it. It has a great hood and pockets. It can be made to be reversible. It is longer than the regular quilted jacket patterns, but I am planning on using it when I go to the hockey rink. . .and we are there all the time. It is also pictured with a belt-tie. It it very versatile as far as I am concerned. I really like the added length it has. Hope that you like it, too!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 4:38:23 PM
Nancy -
What pattern are you using for your quilted jacket. I've seen a lot of them and it is hard to choose.
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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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 4:01:50 PM
Thanks, Krista! I have been very busy. But, I am having so much fun! I love to sew! Next I have a quilted jacket that I had set aside for a little bit. I am making it to wear to hockey games. I pieced the fabric for the jacket and quilted it. It is all cut out and ready to go. I didn't know how to make bias tape, but I now have that skill worked out. Time to start assembly and binding each seam with bias tape. It will be reversible if I want to wear it that way. I can't wait to finish it! Plus, I need to get going on Christmas sewing! Thank goodness I really do love to sew!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 3:27:22 PM
Nancy, you have been super busy!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 15 2026 : 12:24:58 PM
Having a great time in my sewing room for the last couple of weeks. Very hot here in Southern California. I have finished piecing two throw quilts and gotten everything ready to take them to the shop where I can use the longarm to quilt them. Worked on some squares for a scrap quilt and some cloth books for my new Great Grandson. Fun times here!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Aug 08 2026 : 11:03:05 AM
Congratulations on your Ribbons Vanessa!
Marcy your quilt idea is going to be so sweet, and looks like you are off to a great start!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
Feb/2026
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 07 2026 : 4:59:03 PM
Marcy, I love your flowers for your quilt, they are so pretty. Enjoy making and finishing your quilt. I will watch for a photo in A few months or so.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 07 2026 : 3:58:59 PM
Marcy, those are beautiful! I am excited to see it finished!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Aug 06 2026 : 8:29:08 PM
It's going to be beautiful Marcy. I made a lot of those hexies so I can appreciate the time spent on them.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
