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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
    
17420 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2008 : 7:25:45 PM
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ok, I have to laugh at myself...all my projects are done(except my own felt pins-decided to make a few more). Everything is boxed up & on the dining room table ready to go to the P.O. tomorrow,,,'cept I just remembered that tomorrow is a Federal Holiday-no banks no P.O.....so it's off to the P.O. I go on Tuesday....
Hi Lisa, trust me, not fast just "Type-A" hahaha!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. mjf#72 Sisters on the Fly#472 www.katmom4.blogspot.com www.katmom44.blinkz.com
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 7:23:27 PM
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Clare- my quilt squares and sase are in the mail to ya! Can't wait to see all the pretty squares! tKS FOR THIS 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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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 7:24:17 PM
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you go fast girl!
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 7:34:17 PM
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Yeah- it's therapy. I need more therapy after todays disaster with dressmaking!!!! I will NEVER repeat this! Took all the joy out of the sewing. You are supposed to enjoy sewing- I figure if it makes me that crazy & takes 8 hrs to get a dress done- I need to just buy my dresses and stick to quilts and embroidery!!!
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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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 7:36:04 PM
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if you can wake up tomorrow and not think about it, you will do yourself good! toss in trash and forget
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 7:57:21 PM
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Forget what???
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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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 8:05:27 PM
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you are on the right path
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 04:55:40 AM
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when I made something I don't like or won't fit right I just finish it the best I can and put it in my closet telling myself I'll wear it anyway...which I don't...must be denial. LOL
**************** May we always be in thankful contemplation of God who presides over us all. Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
    
17420 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17420 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2008 : 7:59:57 PM
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I usually end up tearing it apart and re-purposing the fabric, (even if it means making yoyos or saving the fabric for a quilt or a new kitties pillow bed). It is so frustrating when a pattern doesn't turn out right and is just not fun to sew.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. mjf#72 Sisters on the Fly#472 www.katmom4.blogspot.com www.katmom44.blinkz.com
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2008 : 8:20:32 PM
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I can't bear to look at the fabric even for re-purposing! Bad huh? I probably have 5 more yds too!!! I should say did have- it's gone to the thrift for some other lucky lady to sew on!
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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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2008 : 9:23:40 PM
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you must be so patient Autumn.
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 07:15:03 AM
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HA! Patient? Not when it comes to sewing. People tell me I'm patient cause I homeschool my kids-maybe that's true with the kids- but I'm coming up on the end of that too. My last will be done in 2-3 years. I've been at it 25 yrs so I guess I am patient in that area
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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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 07:33:54 AM
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HOW'S THE WEDDING COMING ALONG, AUTUMN?
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2008 : 07:41:55 AM
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Very well!!! Thanks for asking. Tomorrow she has a shower and another in 2 weeks. I feel like we're coming in on the home stretch now! I feel like I should be more stressed but we all seem to be moving along well. My oldest daughter is really doing the bulk of the stressful stuff. Managing lots of sewing,decorating people issues etc. Good reason I'm not stressed,huh. I'm going over to the quilt thread to post some pics of embroidery I've been working on. Go take a peek.
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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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
    
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 06:20:13 AM
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Hi, ladies. I received katmom's (Grace) and deepsouthmama's (Autumn) blocks when I got home from Florida. Thank you ladies. They are so great with handwork on them. You are all going to love these blocks. I hope this stimulates you all. I know it did for me. I bought my white fabric yesterday and am ready to cut blocks and transfer my designs to them for embroidery.
Jess, what are you doing in the hospital? You should be home with all your kids?
Autumn, I can't believe you got your blocks done in the middle of wedding plans. WOW!!
OK, just because I am in the stitching room, I want to mention how wonderful you ladies are. I received a Winter Block Swap Quilt in the mail when I got home on Wed from all the ladies who swapped. It was put together by Sheryl-lyn Walz (sewgirlie). It is incredible and beautiful. When I get a chance today I will photograph it and post a thread on it. It even has the contributing ladies embroidered on the bottom border. I am telling you it made me cry my eyes out when I opened the box. Sheryl-lyn even included a book and a CD for me. As I sit and wait for my next tests in a couple weeks and wonder if and what comes next for me, I can't tell you how thrilled it makes me to cover up in the recliner downstairs with this quilt. I have one for my upstairs naps by the ladies when I started treatment and now this one for my downstairs work.
Oh, I also got my bloodwork done on the way back form the airport and my numbers are going up, much closer to normal now. I am feeling better and so happy to see it in the bloodwork. Maybe in two weeks time I will be back in the normal range.
OK, so excited to be able to communicate daily with you all. Happy Stitching. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to be part of these swaps once more.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 06:32:11 AM
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Glad you are back Clare. I hope it was warm and sunny most days for you. I am so glad you go the quilt. It should be so fun to look at. Sheryl lyn is go wonderful, and kathy(khartquilt) to help get it all together. I was at the hospital with my dad. He had some extremely invasive brain surgery. He is still there, and I am home now. I will be returning to the hospital for 9 days in a week and a half. He seems to be progressing in baby steps which is to be expected. So we have a long road ahead of us, but the whole family will have to work at it. We are now this week going to start having shifts of when people can be with him. We try to make sure some one is with him everyday. We are now trading out 1 week at a time so most people can get back to work.
Stitch on Clare!
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
    
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 06:39:44 AM
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Ok, I wrote khartquilt down as ktknits, the wrong Kathy. I am just waiting to hear back if kathy of khartuilt would like to do the swap with us. If she can't, I will fill in and do a pieced block as well so there will still be 16. I am so sorry. I don't know what is wrong with my brain some days.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 06:43:41 AM
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I think I told Karhartquilt that she can have carmens set is she wanted them, but since i did not hear from her, carmen did her set and mine is 1/2 done, so if that set is the one you are referring to, dont worry about it, we are happily on the way to both of our sets being done, and done early at that.
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
    
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 07:05:38 AM
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WOw, Jess, you two are working so fast. I need to get my act together nd get these done. I am waiting to hear back fro ma few who signed up with their info, just to make sure they are still interested. It's so fun to receive the packages and watch it all come together. The winter blocks swap quilt is gorgeous, and I hope this spring one will make a lovely wall hanging or table topper for everyone.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 07:12:25 AM
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yes it is fun to do the smaller squares again as we have been doing big ones for a few months now. carmens are interesting once again but I think they are probably fine for the swap. I thnk she will make way more tahn neccessary and then we will pick the better ones.
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Lovin Life
True Blue Farmgirl
  
103 Posts
Lisa
New Hampshire
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Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 09:42:28 AM
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Hi Clare,
I am still interested in the spring quilt block swap. I have three done so far! Haven't had too much time to work on it last week, but should be able to crank out a few more this weekend. They look nice, and it's my first hand applique'ed attempt. I can't wait to see them all put together.
Hope you're feeling well 
I'd rather live my life with a "full plate" than an empty one. Life is not a rehearsal... eat up! |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 09:59:58 AM
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I have fabric and plan but have not started but no worries they will be done. LOL |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
    
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 2:18:16 PM
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It's good to hear from all you ladies. Glad everyone is planning and making. I have my two patterns and fabric now to start creating tomorrow.
Jess, Carmen's spot is still for her. Gla she is participating. I wish I could get my daughter to give it a try, but she just watches and admires from the sidelines. She is more interested in her "friend" Gabe and emailing him and such.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 2:27:20 PM
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ahhh...when you have a "friend"...who needs quilting!
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 4:03:07 PM
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Hi Clare:
Glad you are home and feeling better!! Thought of you many times during the past few weeks. By the way, I only quilted the quilt. Khartquilt put it together. She did such a great job with that, that it was a blast quilting it. I hate putting the backing, batting and top together. That is probably why I don't quilt more often! I am thrilled that you are getting cozy with us all around you. I pray for you each and every day!! XXOO
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