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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 07:38:28 AM
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Ruth, my dh is worse than my son. Well, my son was rushing because since we are going through things, the living room is the sorting place. He wanted to have someone over, but that wasn't going to happen. Now with dh, I don't rush him in getting things done. I used to have a daycare in the home, but after I ended the daycare, dh took over the patio. Patio? Is there a patio there somewhere?
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 07:39:35 AM
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I want to see pictures of the Renn Faire costumes, Bev. I missed out.
Carol Sue~I am so sorry to hear you are still having trouble. How horrible. Sending you a big hug!!!
I need to start making my own clothes. I am never happy when I go shopping and it always seems the things I like have outrageous prices.
I love Amy Butler. We used to have a Fabric Place here and they sold her fabric but not anymore. There isn't anywhere around here to get her fabric. I can't go and drool over and pet it at the fabric store.
Gotta go correct my son's math paper.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 08:00:12 AM
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Good Morning Ladies!!! A few days of not being on here and I have 10 pages to catch up on!!! Oh my, we are a chatty bunch aren't we!!!
I won't remember everything, but I hope everyone that was under the weather is feeling better!
Carol Sue, So sorry to hear you are still having problems with the water! Hang in there! (((hugs)))
Bonne, The dresses are great! I can totally see you in one of those!
Naomi, very cute quilt!!!
Sheryl-lyn, congrats on your son!!
Ruth, The hats are so cute and I am glad you started doing them because I am swamped! I will have to post a pic of the one I made for Hannah, but that is as far as I have gotten with them! I am going to make one for Olivia, but I might make her a duck because she LOVES ducks!
STEPHANIE, I just saw the post on Kathleen's blog and she did a piece with the silk thread you sent her and absolutely LOVES it!!! I guess I am in business with the thread, thanks to you!!! You are definitely going to be getting a thank you gift from me! I am so excited about this!!! I have to say that you are so awesome to pass the thread on! I must send you more
Well I am off to the store so I hope you all have a wonderful day!!!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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Edited by - oldfashioned girl on Jan 09 2009 08:03:20 AM |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 09:12:20 AM
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Ok, Bev knows me well. I'll be mass producing retro dresses for Spring, but you have to be my size (10-12)
because I don't sew well for others. I can gauge if something will fit me, but am lost for sewing for others.
I sewed most of my clothes in high school, so that's what I know best. Now I'm looking at the same patterns I probably
OWNED back then! lol What I want everyone to do is start looking for patterns that will work for Jessica's plan to funktify her wardrobe.( similar to this~ http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5974867 ) If you see any linen blend solid fabrics on sale, give us a heads up. Easy boxy jackets/simple jumpers/pullover sundresses/wide leg pull-on pants for bloomers~any of these patterns in your stash you aren't using?
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 09:16:11 AM
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Oh, and why don't any of you have pics in your siggies? We used to do this all the time, didn't we?
Or am I thinking of other forums?? lol
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 09:37:49 AM
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Wow! Jess and Bev, you look so fabulous in your renfair costumes. It is inspiring me to make something. Of course I won't make something so elaborate because when you are old and fat like me, it takes a bit of thinking to poan out something that doesn't look like a tent exhibit....guess this means it is time to clear off my cutting table.
I am glad the sun is out. I did post a few more quilts on my blog...too much fun...
Bonne, I hope you do make a swirly dress, it would look so good on you, and of course you'll inspire someone else...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 11:27:51 AM
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Well, I think Jess needs to be our secretary...did you see how quickly she found that page with the Ren Faire outfits???? Amazing. So, you see, girls, we have been at this for almost 2 years...it is like a running history of our lives....do I see movie material here? Sort of like a "Sisterhood of the Travelling Aprons" type of film. Ha Ha!!!
Oh, Bonne....don't you think a size 8 would be just as easy?????Puuuuuleeeeaaase???? Actually, if you find a great pattern, let me know what it is and I will make a few for myself!
Well, I picked up a shower stall, drove it to the construction site...drove home...went to look at doors at a distributor...now I have to get to the grocery store for provisions....snowstorm headed our way. Then gotta pack up another tub/shower unit and food for the weekend and head back to the farm. Boy I cannot wait til this back and forth stuff ends and I can just plant myself firmly on the farm for good!!
Visit my blog at: www.sewonandsewfourth.blogspot.com
Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons for sale at: www.apronmaven.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 11:58:45 AM
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Yes, secretary would be too much. I am just so grateful that you are the emergency picture poster, Jess.
Sheryl-lyn, congratulations on your son getting into college. I'm going to go look at your blog anad see how many more quilts you have made.
Jess I was peeking on your blog and saw the fundraiser quilts you made, extremely cute. I remember seeing a picture somewhere of maybe Carmen, in a brown cloak holding a bunny. Do you know where thaat picture is (jeez now you have to be the picture finder too) ? I would love to see it again...
Ok. back to laundry patrol, K.
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 12:52:49 PM
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Bev, I'm looking to make something from vintage patterns. The trouble with that is finding one that fits you as the sizes changed from decade to decade (and varied by pattern company!)and if you cut something out of expensive fabric, that's a gamble. I tried a '68 pattern in a size 14 that fits me perfect. I'm not a 14 in today's patterns though, like I said between 10-12, so you have to swallow your ego when sewing with vintage patterns and go bigger. The older they are, the bigger you go. shoot, I've got several A-lines(patterns) from the late 60's that I absolutely love the cut of. Do them sleeveless and they are fabulous summer dresses. I had to search Ebay for weeks to collect them all though~that was fun. "Mod" is the search word that will take you to 60's styles. 50's patterns are more expensive to get, and the only ones I have are the shirtwaist June Cleaver styles, not the zippy cute styles I'd like to find~probably already scooped up by collectors, damn them. McCalls has a cute 60's aline out now. http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5799.htm??tab=whats_new&page=1 See all those front and back darts? That's what showed off a figure nicely. Can't go wrong with this type of Aline IMO. Looks good on anyone.
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 1:20:34 PM
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Jess is amazing with the way she seems to know where things are and she finds what you need.
Bonne~I don't know how to add those cute little pictures to my sig line. Where do you find them?
I would love some vintage patterns. I am hoping to one day walk into a thrift store and just find a box of them there. Wouldn't that be wonderful.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 1:44:45 PM
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What are you Jess, and 8 also? I need to look through my patterns for something that you could use for the "new look".
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 1:55:49 PM
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ummm...yes about an 8 in todays sizes.
geez I know what you mean about vintage..I made an apron from a 1920s pattern once, I swear your waist had to be the size of a toilet paper roll
#56
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 2:08:34 PM
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You all remember that 50s dress I made? The pattern was a size 12(so of course it will fit!...*snort*)
......while making it...I got stuck in the top of it....mom almost had to rip me out of it....rofl...more like a size 6....but after adding some little side panels, it fit!....All thanks to my sewing teacher!...now I check before I cut anything out...rofl...
Modern patterns say I'm a 12-14...eep...but I wear a 8-10 off the rack.
~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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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 2:13:27 PM
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wow isnt it interesting how those pattern sizes work and they just want us to feel good now a days so they make them bigger
lavendar girl
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 2:13:48 PM
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yes, Nay I remember you getting stuck in the dress....LOL
you had to yell for help didn't you? but we saw it on you looking nice when you were done.
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT!
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 2:29:36 PM
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Yeah...rofl...that was um..interesting...."um...mooooooom.....little help here?"
Yes, once it was done, it looked great, esp with a crinoline..hehe
~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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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 2:45:14 PM
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Hey Bev, go get those items so you can come back and play girl....hehehehe
Linda, wow ren faire clothes,see we need to get together with all of us so we can do outfits, quilts, gab....lol
Karin, tell your car it cannot do ditch adventures.....
AAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDDDD I HAVE WATER FOR SURE AND CERTAIN!!!!!
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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 - Jan 09 2009 : 2:57:58 PM
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Checking in quick and reading fast, gotta clean like a mad woman now, but the water she is a done....now my plants are thanking me becasue they were very very thristy....on to the bathroom.....gotta get this done so I can go find the sewing room, all this talk of clothes is sounding good and I haven't sewend an outfit in years and years and years......
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
