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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 09:37:32 AM
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It is soooo cold here too. Not that unusual for us in January, but it is lower than normal. Our driveway is an ice rink! I remember how Ronna told us to walk, and I do it!:)
My quilting and life blog!!
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 10:25:08 AM
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Minis are done!! I posted them, and the quilt I am making in that class, on my blog. I am so excited about that quilt. Even with all the pieces.
My quilting and life blog!!
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 11:35:39 AM
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Sheryl-lyn~have a good week. You are one busy gal. Can't wait to go over and see your minis.
Jess~I am working on my last owl hat. Can't wait until you get them. Can't wait to see the costume.
Teresa~Can you email me your address. The hats are ready to go.
Stephanie~I can't believe that mall cop. Just a little power and it goes to their heads.
Dh installed a new virus protection and it is being a pain. It won't let us connect to the internet unless we disable it. I hope this gets fixed soon. I can't be here long.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 12:07:18 PM
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Yay!!! get those durned mini's done!! Looks to be that most of them are going to be in blues~I'm good with that~we can show them off all during the winter season. ;)
Anyone doing any more baking? I had to quit~got backlogged, but it's so much fun!
I just mixed up some more "sponge"that will rise today, so I can bring it up to my son's for a sourdough pizza crust tomorrow. Providing we don't get too much snow. I'm anxious to see how the pizza crust turns out.
Jess, when you get a minute (ha!) snap a pic of the winter fairy costume. ;)
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 1:08:12 PM
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John is out with the kids playing pond hockey, celebrating, Lexi's team is in 2nd place, but they just beat the first place team. They remain in 2nd, but they beat the team who had 0 losses! Anyway, John has the camera, so pics will wait till they get back.
Sheryl, your blog pics are great...that top is going to sing!
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com/ |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 1:10:20 PM
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Bonne: Maybe we can get Kathie to host a seasonal swap or something. Love hanging the minis when they are done, but don't want to do anymore for a while!
Got another row of blocks done for my quilt. Forget that book called A MILLION LITTLE PIECES!! I have the real million pieces! ;) Have to sew a block for my BOM tonight too. I am in an embroidery BOM club too. Hate the one we are doing now (really abstract and modern) but I got all vintage fabrics and am using only black thread for the embroidery. I will probably like it when it is all done, but never even want to work on it.
I really want to make a laundry bag one of these days. Maybe if someone started a swap for them I would make it!
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 2:10:50 PM
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Sheryl-lyn, that quilt is going to be wonderful. love the pattern.
Pond hockey...what fun for them. How is Lexi doing Jess? I tried to ice skate once when I was a teenager and was a mess. With my feet being nearly backwards when I was born, the braces corrected it but left me with weak ankles.
stepbrother and his lady are coming over this afternoon and I invited them to stay for dinner. Was spitting snow all morning, so decided on chicken pot pie. Chicken already cooked in the freezer, pastry dough also, so it will be easy to put together. Took 3 bags of peaches from my tree out too, so will make a crisp or cobbler. We went out for breakfast, highly unusual here, but Larry offered once last month too. A decent, actually good casual place opened and is probably putting the few others in town out of business. Someday, we might even get another grocery store! Walmart has been open almost a year, but it doesn't count in my book as a grocery store. |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 2:23:42 PM
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Jessica
A Clothespin Bag swap is a great idea I will be watching for it to happen.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 2:30:29 PM
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Jess...great idea...I need a new clothspin bag...I'm looking forward to it!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT!
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 2:47:52 PM
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I'm on a roll with clothespin bags- I did 2 the other day but I am inspired to do a swap with them as well!!! Woo!Hoo! we are all on the same page again!!!!
This one is really plain (and looked much better after I pressed it!)
but I have some other ideas-can't wait for the swap!!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 2:57:20 PM
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Oh, it looks like we have a good idea!! It will certainly inspire me to do one!
Autumn: I love yours!!
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 3:28:19 PM
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yes I am glad u all are on board, look at your pretty bag there Autumn! I will post the clothespin bag swap after the tea cozy swap has finished, sound good?
Autumn
Linda
Jess
Sheryl lyn
Diana
carrie
ruth
cool, the rest of the girls on the forum should love it!
Lexi is doing well, just a bit forgetful, well a whole lot forgetful.
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - smoothiejuice on Jan 25 2009 5:23:37 PM |
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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 |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 3:42:10 PM
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once again, i need a red! my clothesline, non existant, my big trellis, my split rail fence, my trees, all become clotheslines, youd crack up if you saw it
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com/ |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 3:55:47 PM
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Don't you just love changing the needles in your serger?
   
First off you have to search for that little allen wrench. Then screw off that little nut which invariably falls on the floor and bounces up and over....you're on your knees searching for it and see all the crap that's built up under your chest of drawers and tables, but you can't vacuum it until you find that tiny nut because god knows where you can get a replacement on short notice. Then you finally find it on the throw rug...how the heck did it bounce that far!! fumble with the needles because they give you absolutely NO room to get your fingers in there to position the needles....drop the needle several times, then finally get it shoved into position...try to screw that dang nut in , then do it all over again, because there are 2 needles!!
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Edited by - Bonne on Jan 25 2009 3:58:51 PM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 4:23:55 PM
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Autumn~I love the clothespin bag.
I definitely want to join the swap for a clothespin bag. I have wanted to make one for a while but never got to it. This will be so much fun.
The owl hats are all done. They are all ready to go to their homes tomorrow. Now I'm working on one for my son. He just had to have one, too.
I will post pics when it's done.
I think hubby found out what was wrong with this new virus protection and now it is letting us connect to the internet.
I have some things to get ready for school tomorrow. Already typed out my daughters English test~4 pages~She's going to love me in the morning. I just need to get a couple more things finished.
I did three loads of laundry today and this wasn't even laundry day. I folded two of them and put away one basket full. I'll save the other load and basketful for tomorrow. It's the kids' laundry and they can put it away themselves.
Bonne~It doesn't sound like fun.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 4:58:32 PM
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Count me in too! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 5:24:47 PM
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can't wait to make the clothespin bag! I love it.
Bonne: I hate just about everything about my serger, except for the sewing I do with it when the planets align and the earth stands still and it is threaded correctly and the needles don't break.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 5:38:57 PM
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the only thread that ever breaks on mine is that pain in the a$$ one that u need the tweezers for, luckily i only need small screwdriver to change my needles...i break em a lot
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com/ |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 5:47:03 PM
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I use an allen key for my needles. I have trouble threading that #4 thread (the lower or upper looper) because I need a magnifying glass and tweezers to get in there.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 5:54:38 PM
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ok me too.
this is so ridiculous. 13 days ago I placed an order on Joanns.com, it still has not been shipped. I just emailed customer service and told them how I really felt. If I woudl have known it was going to take this long, I could have walked to my Joann's here in town. Grief!
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http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com/ |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 6:15:35 PM
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A little advice girls- hubby is thinking I need a serger but neither of us want to spend big bucks since Ifeel like it will have limited use for the things I do.
What features do I look for and which do I run from?
I dont know the first thing about em- but keep in mind I'm pretty budget minded so no bells and whistles.
Sheryl-lyn did you mean a clothespin bag or a laundry bag? I've done one for a friend and have always wanted to do one for myself-(laundry bag)
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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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
