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Stitching & Crafting Room:  New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before  |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 3:59:11 PM
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Bonne made me want to make clothes last year, but I never got to it. I might go for it this summer if I am home most of the time. I used to make my clothes as a teenager too. Made all of my daughter's clothes when she was a little girl.
Thanks for the good wishes for my son, Rob. He has not always loved school, but got his Associates this year and will be attending the SUNY Stony Brook university for Environmental Biology. He might even be looking forward to it. He is 24 and has been working full time for a while and sees that he will not get too far around here without that degree. Long Island does not have much for people without a college degree. It costs a fortune to live here!!
We are getting a pretty big snowstorm this weekend. Starting tomorrow afternoon and into the night. Kind of looking forward to it.
Had fun reading all the posts. What a cool group of women!!
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 4:02:34 PM
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haha mom have you really ever finished one all the ones i heard about ended up being brown bagged lol
and do i have to go down there and kick you in the rear for over doing it? well do i?
kids are home for the weekend and they dont know it yet but they are gonna help me clean mwahaha ok so its not that horrible but they need to help do their laundry and clean their room. I am gonna catch up on the dishes and fold all the laundry that i have neglected this week(i washed and dried but didnt fold and put away)
then i can do something fun like play with me sewing area and organize it and figure out my minis
bonne-we dont do sig pics cause we dont know how. so teach us and then we can join in.
lavendar girl
http://lavendarfieldsdreamer.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 4:07:30 PM
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yes teresa is right, we arent so bright at sig line pics...it cant be hard, prob like go to profile or something and stick in an img code from photobucket, but i have never done it.
i am in your shoes teresa...all week been washing and drying, now a huge couch full o laundry..guess what we r doing for entertainment this wknd..fold fold fold and put away!
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com/ |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 5:14:36 PM
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Hey Bonne....thanks for the info...yea...I can remember as a teenager I was always a size 12 and then all of a sudden sizes changed....
Well, I am tucked into the tiny guest house waiting for a snowstorm to hit. Here at the farm, we get worse weather than in town at the condo...kind of cool here....quiet and beautiful.
Well, gonna watch a movie with Hubbs and then to bed. Talk later......
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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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 6:24:52 PM
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I got the Feb/March MJF mag today!! I guess the Christmas one was the only one I will miss in the mail. Very happy today with my mail!!
This weekend we will take Christmas down finally. The house looks so clean and empty when it is all gone.
Time for tv and tea. Have a good night. See you all tomorrow.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 6:36:32 PM
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Monica, haha...and you thought I'd get something made with it...I sent it on to the professional embroider...Kathleen's work is divine!! Just couldn't pass up the chance to see her make something with it...what a pretty design she did..
girlies go gotta go take a look at how Monica's spun silk thread was used..
http://yesteryearembroideries.blogspot.com/
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Rug Hooking, Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~My Website Catalog... More coming one day!!! |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 7:10:00 PM
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That's how I felt when I never got the December one!! Left out! :( Now I have two issues to read at once. Gotta love that with a snowstorm on the way.
Nite Jess! I am going to lay on the couch now!! See you all tomorrow!
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 7:12:55 PM
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Bonne, is that a size 10-12 by today's standards or by the retro standards? You look to be the retro standard size...you brat!
Carol Sue, Huge Major Happy Dance for water running out where it supposed to!!!
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I've been dropping by Books a Million every other day waiting for these new magazines to hit the stands...I've preordered my issue of Apron-ology...not taking the chance on them doing something stupid like NOT getting it! 
I know that Nay and Tina will have an interest in these....I know Jess loves Stampington publications too....I know some of you will love them if you've never seen them.
Got the premiere issue of the new Stampington pub: Stuffed: A Gathering of softies
http://www.stampington.com/html/awc_11302008_stuffed.html
and then Stampington in Love...its' an altered book collaboration.
http://www.stampington.com/html/somerset_in_love_w09.html
and last but certainly not least...the new issue of Belle Armoire (The Artistry of Clothing & Accessories) I've got every issue of this one since it premiered as well as Cloth Paper Scissors.
http://www.stampington.com/html/Belle_armoire.html
Ok, that' my excitement for the day other than my new "collection" blog is very close to opening...may be tomorrow so please drop by my Queen of Dreamsz blog this weekend!
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Rug Hooking, Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~My Website Catalog... More coming one day!!! |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 7:31:47 PM
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My new MJF mag has not arrived here either. Seems to always been a week or two behind everyone else. Maybe someone borrows it before it gets here.
Blame the designers and rich woman for making a former size 8 now a size 2. Does anyone remember the 5,7 & 9 dress shops, for those "tiny" women?
Steph remembers the big tote of 30's to 50's patterns I found at Salvation Army a couple years back. Will have to go through them and see what might be useful for those of you in search of dresses to sew. I'm thinking most were quite designer stylish for their day; do believe the owner was a seamstress for a living. Do I recall a size 12 was a 30 or 32 bust? Get real.
Glad that Carol Sue has water now and everyone/everything can get cleaned and watered that needs it.
Teresa, are you close to getting your Featherweight paid off so it can come to your house to live? Not many people or stores that will do any sort of lay away these days. Think Kmart is the only one in this area.
Worked today (for a change) and had lunch with my step mom and her sewing circles ladies. Don't think any of them sew anymore, but they do get together for lunch when they can and a shopping day in Reno too. |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 7:59:57 PM
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Steph...oooh lovly goodies...saw the site fot the softies mag..pretty cool...and our Books a Million *finally* got Belle Armoire...some pretty cool stuff in there too....unless something is beyond awesome....I usually pass on the magazines...like the Inspirations embroidery magazine...
fun to sit and read through everything though!
~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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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 8:10:23 PM
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Good Night Jess...sweet dreams and I hope you are feeling better. 
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Ronna, out of all those patterns you mailed to me year before last (yes, can you believe it's been that long ago!!) there were only two of them that I didn't already have...I am a total vintage pattern junkie!! I bet you do have some patterns that Bonne would like!
And YES, what a blast from the past...the 5-7-9 shops...because I was a size 5 until til I was 38 years old. I quit my horrible habit of smoking a dozen or more years ago and have gained weight upto a size 8 to 12 depending on what it's made from, the cut, how cheap or expensive..you know, nothing has a standard fit anymore..so I just try on til it fits and forget the numbers..to upsetting otherwise. Don't think I'll see size 5 again but would like to slide into a size 10 blue jean without any pain..LOL I'm only 5' 1" tall so it's a real bit%h with any extra weight on me. And I'm my worst critic after being so tiny most of my life!
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Rug Hooking, Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~My Website Catalog... More coming one day!!! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 8:42:46 PM
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I'm 5'7" and hate BUYING clothes anymore~always too short in length~that's the bonus about sewing your own clothes; I can always add to sleeves and pants hems. That's half the reason I sew my own clothing.
I LOVE the sourdough bread article in the MJF mag!! Now we can make our own "mother"!! Can't wait to try it.
I HATE the plethora of ads though~wasn't that way a couple years ago. :(
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 9:03:59 PM
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ronna- poor thing has to sit and wait awhile longer cause i have a ways to go until its paid off, my poor baby
bonne i tried to figure out how to put up a siggy but failed couldnt cut and paste it or however that goes
but i will attempt to again
but i hear my knitting calling to me, i finished caleb a hat and will post it on my blog and now i am making a scarf maybe or who knows
lavendar girl
http://lavendarfieldsdreamer.blogspot.com/ |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 9:12:35 PM
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jess- i will put the dress on this summer and have mom take a pic i have to get rid of the baby weight i never took care of before now to fit back into it.
lavendar girl
http://lavendarfieldsdreamer.blogspot.com/ |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 9:17:16 PM
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The embroidery with the silk thread is just incredible. I have done a tiny bit of embroidery, but not with homespun silk, it is such an incredible fiber.
I just coated my shoulders with pain goo and my daughter informed me that I smell like a toilet mint. What a sweetheart. I can't sleep so I'll have to see what kind of trouble I can get up to in the sewing room I guess. Or maybe I'll just go visit all those sites Steph just posted, much better idea!
I haven't gotten my magazine yet either, it always takes longer when you live out in the back of beyond.
Carol Sue, I'm so glad your water troubles have stopped. You need a nice long rest, and maybe a big drink or two...
Good night, K.
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 11:01:39 PM
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bonne-you have made me an addict on etsy, i have been cruising the site that is one of the polka dot dresses and love her stuff gonna have to make myself some custom clothes. hmmmm...may need some help though making them fit right
lavendar girl
http://lavendarfieldsdreamer.blogspot.com/ |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2009 : 12:05:30 AM
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Bonne- giving me some ideas for my own summer wardrobe I was thinking of doing...haha...
Some very pretty patterns you picked out!
~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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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
