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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl

2694 Posts

April
Central Oregon
USA
2694 Posts

Posted - Jul 16 2021 :  7:56:48 PM  Show Profile
I can't do Christmas yet either, Krista. My youngest was asking to watch christmas movies last weekend, we usually watch christmas movies in July - but, Mama couldn't muster up that cheer yet!! Been hotter than a popcorn fart here and we are now surrounded by wild fires with smoke and ash blowing in. Our air quality is far from Holiday Cheer. BUT, Grace - I adore that christmas swirl!!! :-)


Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2345 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2345 Posts

Posted - Jul 16 2021 :  9:02:33 PM  Show Profile
I feel for you all in the smoke from the fires. I suggest you buy some air filters now before they run out. I bought one for each room last year when the smoke was so bad. They really do help.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Jul 17 2021 :  10:48:22 PM  Show Profile
Thank goodness the smoke has passed over us and moved on...
Today was actually very nice but the Temps are going to go back up..
On the plus side I get of my 3 grands to have fun with... lunch, market for ice cream then back home to make hand made greeting cards...

Working with them gives me a good excuse to make a few handmade greeting cards too!

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2345 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2345 Posts

Posted - Jul 18 2021 :  1:00:05 PM  Show Profile
So far we have only had a whiff of smoke last week; today it will be 97 today, blue sky, humidity 26 with a few clouds. I misplaced my glasses yesterday so got no sewing done. Spent the whole afternoon and evening looking for them. DH found them this morning in the bathroom drawer -- I probably put them there when I put my hair up. I must be suffering from oldtimers crs disease.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Jul 18 2021 :  3:03:04 PM  Show Profile
Now that I have a new (still learning to use)
cell phone, I had to make a new case as my previous phone was smaller.
I have arthritis in my left hand which is the hand I use to hold my phone...so putting those big fat bulky rubber cases on my phone is not an option. I have a small rubber case that is not bulky.. but to protect my phone while floating around in my handbag, and easy to spot.

I really should have been cleaning my sewing room; but got distracted... Oh Look! A butterfly

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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com


Edited by - katmom on Jul 18 2021 3:09:20 PM
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Jul 18 2021 :  3:05:33 PM  Show Profile
Oops, forget to add the photo... Oh look! another butterfly !!!


>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com


Edited by - katmom on Jul 18 2021 3:10:20 PM
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl

1284 Posts

Jean
Deary ID
USA
1284 Posts

Posted - Jul 18 2021 :  3:28:04 PM  Show Profile
Oh Grace, that is simply too cute . . .

"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2345 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2345 Posts

Posted - Jul 18 2021 :  3:40:29 PM  Show Profile
Great idea! I also have hand arthritis problems. My new phone is larger, too. Didn't have a choice in the matter; they all seem to be growing. They need to start making back pockets in jeans larger, too. I think I will make a "purse protector" for mine too. Thanks for the idea.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2345 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2345 Posts

Posted - Jul 18 2021 :  3:42:01 PM  Show Profile
I think your butterflies are here, too. I keep getting distracted from making my quiltlet.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl

907 Posts

Theresa
Canal Winchester OH
USA
907 Posts

Posted - Jul 19 2021 :  05:42:35 AM  Show Profile
Grace, those are too cute. They would look so cute in Christmas Fabric. Great gifts.

Jean, please post pics of your journals.... would love to see them.



There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it.
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl

907 Posts

Theresa
Canal Winchester OH
USA
907 Posts

Posted - Jul 19 2021 :  05:50:14 AM  Show Profile
So, trying to teach myself micro macramé. Here is my first attempt at it. It is an ankle bracelet.


My next try is a bracelet (cuff)

There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2345 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2345 Posts

Posted - Jul 19 2021 :  12:56:45 PM  Show Profile
Nice work.I love anklets now that I realized I can wear them. I used to do macrame but never on a small scale like that. Is that an old enamel ware funnel?

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7133 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7133 Posts

Posted - Jul 19 2021 :  1:02:25 PM  Show Profile
Grace, that’s a cute phone protector. I have seriously considered making me one out of crochet. Maybe now I really need to!

Theresa, that is beautiful! You did an amazing job! Is your bracelet going to match?

I need to get started on a baby shower gift but can’t manage to find the energy. All this heat is making me drag.come on cooler temp days.

Krista
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl

907 Posts

Theresa
Canal Winchester OH
USA
907 Posts

Posted - Jul 19 2021 :  2:16:47 PM  Show Profile
Judith, I love anklets, I have done a few big items in Macramé. This is a wall hanging I recently completed



but I had never done micro Macramé. I found it so interesting that I decided to learn how to do it.

Yes it is an old enamel ware funnel. I have three and I love them.

Grace: Love the phone protector. I know what you mean about phones in handbags so I love the colors. Should be easy to see!

Krista: Thank you. The bracelet/cuff will not match exactly but I am making it out of a turquoise color cord. When I get it finished I will post a pic.

There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it.
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl

3852 Posts

Marsha
Deltona FL
USA
3852 Posts

Posted - Jul 20 2021 :  2:08:04 PM  Show Profile
I'm hosting an Altered Paper Clip Challenge on my YouTube and in my Facebook group. It's a 12 week challenge and we are on week 7.
You can jump in any time along the way. You'll learn lots of great ways to make these darling little embellishments. I give you a supplies list for each one. Hope to see you on my channel soon. Link is below.

Happy Crafting!



Farmgirl sister #308
Envelope Wallets and Junk Journals, Face Masks too.
http://www.marketsofsunshine.store
YouTube DIY sewing and crafting
https://www.youtube.com/c/MarketsofSunshine
FGOM 5/2018

Edited by - marjean on Jul 20 2021 2:08:44 PM
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Jul 20 2021 :  3:43:21 PM  Show Profile
Theresa,, I have to laugh,,, I use to wear anklettes,, some I bought and some I made.. well,, a few weeks back I pulled out a anklette I made and went to put it on,,, uuuummmm! did you know ankles can 'gain weight'??? lol!
Sooo I have 3 options,,
#1 re-work (embiggen) them..
#2 take them apart and make something else with the beads
#3 just give them to my grand girlies...
LOLOLOL!

btw what a great idea to use an old funnel to show off your macrame' skills... love it!

oh, the Brighton anklets still fit (barely) because of the extra chain links....

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com


Edited by - katmom on Jul 20 2021 3:45:07 PM
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl

907 Posts

Theresa
Canal Winchester OH
USA
907 Posts

Posted - Jul 20 2021 :  4:44:47 PM  Show Profile
Oh my Grace, I did not know ankles can gain weight LOL... Bet your grand girlies would love them. Well my sister called me and I was telling her about the anklet and she wanted to see it... funnel was close at hand so there you have it. LOL

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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7133 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7133 Posts

Posted - Jul 21 2021 :  11:38:15 AM  Show Profile
Theresa, I can’t wait to see! I love turquoise! I have only tried large macrame but the micro sounds fun.

Cute projects Marsha.

Grace, which option did you decide to go with?

Krista
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl

907 Posts

Theresa
Canal Winchester OH
USA
907 Posts

Posted - Jul 22 2021 :  1:21:31 PM  Show Profile
Krista, so far I am really liking the Micro. It is fun.

There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2345 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2345 Posts

Posted - Jul 22 2021 :  5:32:19 PM  Show Profile
Theresa -- what kind of string/yarn do you use for the micro?

Grace -- ankles don't gain weight; anklets shrink.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Jul 22 2021 :  5:41:33 PM  Show Profile
Judith,,, haha,,, I was thinking maybe the ankletts I made shrunk! lolol!

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl

907 Posts

Theresa
Canal Winchester OH
USA
907 Posts

Posted - Jul 23 2021 :  12:51:50 PM  Show Profile
Judith, right now while I am learning I am using



It seems to be 1mm which is what the inside hole of the bead is.

I am pretty sure that finger weight yarn would also work but I have not been able to find finger weight in cotton or maybe some other fiber than wool.

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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2345 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2345 Posts

Posted - Jul 23 2021 :  9:40:52 PM  Show Profile
I wonder how Perle cotton would work. It comes in such an array of beautiful colors. Maybe I'll give it a try while sitting and watching the Olympics.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl

907 Posts

Theresa
Canal Winchester OH
USA
907 Posts

Posted - Jul 24 2021 :  03:41:12 AM  Show Profile
Judith, I think Perle cotton would work fine.

There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7133 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7133 Posts

Posted - Jul 26 2021 :  8:38:03 PM  Show Profile
Last night I started working on another crochet project. I decided to make a wall hanging for my brothers new baby. He will be born in September, but figured I would get a head start. Maybe if I have enough time I'll make him some booties.

Krista
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