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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Apron Sew-A--Long...read and then move to the new  |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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 Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 1:53:24 PM
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Stephanie -- Do you wash the barkcloth? Or dry-clean?? (I'm hoping to be able to wash in cold water . . . ) Do show and tell your stash! I'd love to see it. I picked up one piece of Waverly sort-of-toile this weekend, 1 1/2 yards, literally at the side of the road. Someone had put all her garage sale leftovers on the curb with a 'free' sign. Oh, yes, I stopped! So that's one more piece for my stash. But you-all have me aching to go to a real fabric shoppe tonight. Or should I work on my purse?? Hmmmmmmmm.........................
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9704 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9704 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 3:09:08 PM
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Ok gals,
My daughter has given me some good ideas for the fabric so I may or may not have some left to give.
Will let you know when I get this done.
Thanks and I'm keeping everyone's name who wanted some of it.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 3:28:31 PM
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Just checking in quick before hubby and I head out to Tractor Supply and JoAnn's....my two most favorite stores.....I cannot tell you the last time I actually stepped foot inside a clothing store......eons ago.....I figure at this rate, I may end up wearing nothing but aprons from now on!
Oh yea....I did sew a tote bag today.....
A friend called today and asked me to go to NY City tomorrow with her for the day....train ride....woohooo......I am searching out the fabric district. I will report on what I find tomorrow night. 
Have a great day tomorrow......love you guys!
Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com |
Edited by - Bee Haven Maven on Sep 04 2007 3:29:52 PM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 3:30:14 PM
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| oh have fun and take lots of pics for us! |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 4:17:49 PM
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almost finished funky apron....i'll put the waist band and ties on when I'm back from dance class...and post a pic of it...i'm loving the "artful apron" dealy...hehe
cheers,
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 4:39:23 PM
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Drool drool Denise......
Girls you have been busy, I am finishing up the minis and then can take a break from the swaps and sew for myself for a few. Need more energy, coffee and I do not get along.....
Hey Miss Jess, did you get my email from 2 days ago, let me know....
Carol Sue
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 5:06:16 PM
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| yes but i think you need to try indy as destination...blmgtn doesnot have a staion...i bet you looked at blmgtn illinois |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 6:39:40 PM
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E...do you mean my snail mail or my email?
Oh, and Bonne, you described it perfectly...New Age Renaissance GoddessWear!! This one is realllllly full of energy. Every stitch!! I found the perfect sweater to go over it and a tank top and I think it would be stunning over jeans!!!!!!!! Believe it or not. That is what I am feeling for it. Oh and also over a mango or violet colored chemise!!
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://thefabricho.blogspot.com/
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 6:58:55 PM
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| ooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..............I love the colorful teapots! |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 7:03:42 PM
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ok ok...I hear ya Bonne...let me finish the artful apron, and then i'll get pictures...(that Jitterbug isnt as hard as I thought it'd be....hmmm)
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 7:31:42 PM
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| Nice fabric haul, Lizzy! |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 8:00:39 PM
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| whats the selvage info on the bright teapot one elizabeth? |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 8:20:35 PM
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Finally got home!! Chiropractor is great..I'm so much better I picked up two books at the library on making Ren clothing. There are pattern piece drawings that you have to size up.
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Love those Teapots!!! So much energy there 
Katie-ell,
Everyone may make a big GASP....But I machine wash ALL of my fabric yardage (vintage and modern). Plus this way I can find out if the vintage is still strong and worth using in a garment or if it's more suitable for collage work.
I figure most folks would prefer buying something they can care for easily. So I prewash all fabrics (modern and vintage) regardless of what is recommended and if it comes out looking decent..it goes in the "to use" area. If it destroys it..well I'll use it in collage work or something else.
Yes, folks will tell you to dry clean barkcloth, silk, chintz, etc. Yes, dry cleaning will preserve the crispness of silk and the sheen of Chintz but I prefer the soft supple feel of machine washed silk, the chintz does loose some sheen but I rarely use chintz and barkcloth machines washes like a dream...AND THEN throw it in the DRYER...GASP. OMG!! It may ruin it..LOL It comes out just fine and then whatever I create from it can be washed and dryed with no surprizes.
The collage aprons can't be machine washed due to too much handsewing, beading, charms, ribbons, etc. They will either need to be dry cleaned or spot cleaned or hand washed if need be.
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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