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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What Are You Working On Today? #2  |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2674 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2674 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 02 2026 : 1:45:50 PM
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Vanessa I hope you do well at the fair.
I've been making 3-yard quilts for charity and have been lazy about taking pictures and posting.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2598 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2598 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2026 : 5:49:29 PM
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The Paris quilt got 3rd place. I am content with that, since it was a labor of love. I also entered my purple quilt, but no ribbon. I plan to donate it or another quilt to a fundraiser. Can't let them pile up and not get used!
On the culinary front, my rum bundt cake got a blue ribbon, as well as my cornbread sticks.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Edited by - Audra Rose on Aug 04 2026 5:50:42 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7779 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7779 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2026 : 5:59:01 PM
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Congratulations Vanessa you must be so proud of all your ribbons, way to go:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3837 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3837 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2026 : 7:46:23 PM
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That's awesome, Vanessa! Congratulations!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4617 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4617 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2026 : 05:27:11 AM
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Nice collection of ribbons Vanessa, great job.
Farming in WI
Michele
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7771 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7771 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2026 : 06:21:28 AM
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Great job getting all the ribbons at the Fair, Vanessa! Way to go!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2026 : 2:37:53 PM
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Congratulations, Vanessa! You are truly amazing!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2598 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2598 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2026 : 2:39:08 PM
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Something about the Fair makes me competitive!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8603 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8603 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2026 : 3:32:24 PM
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Congratulations on all your ribbons Vanessa! Your quilt is beautiful and your food sounds great!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
2086 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
2086 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2026 : 6:19:39 PM
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Nice job, Vanessa!!:)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2725 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2725 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2026 : 06:34:05 AM
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I love everyone’s projects. I’m working on several things right now. This Grandmothers Flower Garden quilt is capturing my attention at the moment.
Hugs,
Marcy
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Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.” Eleanor Roosevelt |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2026 : 2:02:10 PM
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That is so cute, Marcy! I can't wait to see it when it is complete. Keep up the great work on it.
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3837 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3837 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2026 : 6:36:43 PM
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That looks like it's going to be a beautiful quilt!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2674 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2674 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2026 : 8:29:08 PM
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It's going to be beautiful Marcy. I made a lot of those hexies so I can appreciate the time spent on them.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8603 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8603 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2026 : 3:58:59 PM
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Marcy, those are beautiful! I am excited to see it finished!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7779 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7779 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2026 : 4:59:03 PM
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Marcy, I love your flowers for your quilt, they are so pretty. Enjoy making and finishing your quilt. I will watch for a photo in A few months or so.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1837 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1837 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2026 : 11:03:05 AM
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Congratulations on your Ribbons Vanessa!
Marcy your quilt idea is going to be so sweet, and looks like you are off to a great start!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
Feb/2026
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2026 : 12:24:58 PM
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Having a great time in my sewing room for the last couple of weeks. Very hot here in Southern California. I have finished piecing two throw quilts and gotten everything ready to take them to the shop where I can use the longarm to quilt them. Worked on some squares for a scrap quilt and some cloth books for my new Great Grandson. Fun times here!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8603 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8603 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 3:27:22 PM
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Nancy, you have been super busy!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 4:01:50 PM
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Thanks, Krista! I have been very busy. But, I am having so much fun! I love to sew! Next I have a quilted jacket that I had set aside for a little bit. I am making it to wear to hockey games. I pieced the fabric for the jacket and quilted it. It is all cut out and ready to go. I didn't know how to make bias tape, but I now have that skill worked out. Time to start assembly and binding each seam with bias tape. It will be reversible if I want to wear it that way. I can't wait to finish it! Plus, I need to get going on Christmas sewing! Thank goodness I really do love to sew!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7771 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7771 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 4:38:23 PM
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Nancy -
What pattern are you using for your quilted jacket. I've seen a lot of them and it is hard to choose.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2026 : 2:15:48 PM
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Hi, Linda! The jacket pattern that I am using is from Sewillow (www.sewillow.com). It is called "The Omilla Hooded Quilt Coat". It is sewing pattern No. 0025. It is sized for 6 - 24(UK) which is 2 - 20(US). I really like it. It has a great hood and pockets. It can be made to be reversible. It is longer than the regular quilted jacket patterns, but I am planning on using it when I go to the hockey rink. . .and we are there all the time. It is also pictured with a belt-tie. It it very versatile as far as I am concerned. I really like the added length it has. Hope that you like it, too!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7771 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7771 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 09:44:52 AM
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Thank you, Nancy. I will take a look at that pattern.
Are you making it from scratch, or are you using an already made Quilt? I have a Quilt that I got at estate sale that I was thinking of making a jacket with.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 2:19:53 PM
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Hi, Linda! I am making it from scratch. I love to sew and quilt, so it seemed logical to just make my own fabric. I couldn't find anything that didn't look childish. The used quilts that I found at the thrift store didn't leave me enough places to cut what I needed. I have had a really great time working on it. Since I made the fabric, I also got to practice with the long-arm to quilt it! Lots of fun being had! I hope that you like the pattern. It will be so useful for me. My sister made one from the same pattern. She used dark colors and it is very pretty. Me? I went with purples! Crazy me! Let me know if you decide to use the pattern. We can share photos of our creations when we finish.
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7771 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7771 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 3:26:24 PM
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I made a strip pieced jacket on a sweatshirt and when it was done, I don't like the fit. I may never wear it. LOL! The sweatshirt fit fine, even a little big, but the jacket is too tight under the arms. UGH!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farmgirl #1919
Farmgirl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017, June 2023, and July 2026
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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