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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl

4327 Posts

Michele
Bruce Wisconsin
USA
4327 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2022 :  04:25:36 AM  Show Profile
. My first felted butterfly. I made one for the RAOK also. Love the cow hat!! And the stitching is great. An amazing group!

Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019

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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9444 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9444 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2022 :  06:02:38 AM  Show Profile
Love the butterfly Michele.

~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007

"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."

"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl

3140 Posts

Heather
Wapakoneta Ohio
USA
3140 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2022 :  12:08:10 PM  Show Profile
LOVE the cow hat! It turned out fantastic!

That butterfly is amazing! I've never done any felt crafts. Was it hard?

~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month


"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7273 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7273 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2022 :  1:25:48 PM  Show Profile
Grace, you are too sweet! That really made my day.

Vanessa, that is an adorable idea! Sounds like I need to get him a shirt that says that now!

Michele, your butterfly turned out great! Love the colors.

My diaper cover is almost done. I just need to finish the edging and make the tail. Then I’m off to make a tooth fairy pillow for my oldest. He finally has his first loose tooth.

Krista
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl

1284 Posts

Jean
Deary ID
USA
1284 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2022 :  1:56:24 PM  Show Profile
Krista -- that hat is too too adorable. I'm always so envious of your beautiful crochet work. I've rationalized never learning to crochet by insisting it's because I'm left handed. But I have been told many times it's not so. LOL.
jean

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

4327 Posts

Michele
Bruce Wisconsin
USA
4327 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2022 :  5:48:02 PM  Show Profile
Heather felting is easy enough to do. Just don't poke your finger. Simple list of materials- a piece of foam, a felting needle and some wool. I am not the best at being a sculpture, but I like my results.

Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019

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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9444 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9444 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2022 :  6:40:23 PM  Show Profile
Jean, I am lefthanded and have crocheted for about 3/4 of my life now. My brother also and he too learned. Believe me if I can do it so can you!

~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007

"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."

"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl

1640 Posts

Karen
Kennewick WA
USA
1640 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2022 :  6:48:52 PM  Show Profile
Love the butterfly!! :)

I can crochet…but not well. Lol. I start off great but end up dropping stitches or making them tighter or something. My rectangles end up looking like aliens! Haha

Karen :)
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7273 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7273 Posts

Posted - Feb 18 2022 :  12:59:58 PM  Show Profile
Jean, the lady that taught me was left handed. It’s totally doable and never to late to learn! I love hearing how many people are left handed. My dad is left handed and I could have sworn one of my boys was going to be left handed but he ended up being right.

Krista
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl

3140 Posts

Heather
Wapakoneta Ohio
USA
3140 Posts

Posted - Feb 18 2022 :  6:28:19 PM  Show Profile
My mom is a left handed crocheter too LOL!



~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month


"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Feb 19 2022 :  5:30:12 PM  Show Profile
Wow, wool felting is a art I have not delved into... Yet!

In the mean time, I made a scissors cozy/sheath..
Love using scraps...
I made it to hold my 8" shears when traveling.




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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Feb 19 2022 :  5:41:09 PM  Show Profile
Sorry, I am on my phone, and couldn't quite tell which photo would show better.. one was with a flash, the other no flash.

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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl

4327 Posts

Michele
Bruce Wisconsin
USA
4327 Posts

Posted - Feb 20 2022 :  2:37:48 PM  Show Profile
very cute Grace!!

Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2290 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2290 Posts

Posted - Feb 20 2022 :  4:36:31 PM  Show Profile

Yesterday I explored the local thrift store, where I scored 4 hospital sheets that will use for quilt backs and the i went to Goodwill where I found these 2 Samsonite train cases for $4.99 each. The lighter one still has its tray.

The darker one has a large pocket with a stretched out elastic, but the pockets on the short sides are still good.
So, I'm looking for ideas. Should I just spray paint them? Has anyone covered one with fabric or paper? Should I remove the big pocket and line the inside with paper?
I'm even thinking of gluing a coordinating ribbon on the area where the latches are.

Vanessa
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Edited by - Audra Rose on Feb 20 2022 4:38:45 PM
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Feb 20 2022 :  5:37:40 PM  Show Profile
Vanessa, OK 1st, Major Score on the vtg train cases!
I still see them in antique shops for between $10-25 depending on condition...

I have spray painted , but, use primer before painting.
I also deco
'd one, that was in ugly shape, with cute Scotty Dog Duct Tape.
And yes, I have decopaged some as well.

There is a site on facebook called , if I recal, Train Case or vintage train case,,, Some of the ideas are just fabulous.

If your case is a bit musty, use any of the 4 ideas... wadded up newspaper or charcoal or kat litter of baking soda, and close the lid for a few days.

As for painting, prep work is important.
I taped off everything I didn't want paint on, then premiered etc.
And BLING! it's all about the Bling!
One of my friends (from the trailer group) did a complete Post Card theme, she photo copied an assortment of post cards then decoupaged the photo copy onto the case.
I even saw a tile mosaic one...

What ever you do, have fun.

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Feb 20 2022 :  5:38:39 PM  Show Profile
I just noticed your seed packages, a seed package themed Gardeners case would be Adorbs!

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2290 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2290 Posts

Posted - Feb 20 2022 :  6:21:21 PM  Show Profile
Maybe maps, I have several from our travels.

Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7273 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7273 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2022 :  11:39:54 AM  Show Profile
Grace, your scissors holder is very cute! I think it will work great for your travels.

Vanessa, those are some beautiful finds! I personally don’t have any suggestions on what to do since I haven’t done anything like that, but I’m excited to see what you decide and see how they turn out! I do think maps would be neat especially since it’s a train case.

Krista

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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9444 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9444 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2022 :  1:41:13 PM  Show Profile
My daughter and I have been working on a project for a cause the library here is involved in. Little girls pillowcase dresses. We didn't use pillowcases but we did use one for a pattern. We ended up with 20 dresses. We embellished some of them.

ause


~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007

"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."

"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/

Edited by - levisgrammy on Feb 21 2022 1:45:45 PM
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9444 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9444 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2022 :  1:42:45 PM  Show Profile
Oops, didn't mean to post twice

Edited by - levisgrammy on Feb 21 2022 1:43:59 PM
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2022 :  3:19:33 PM  Show Profile
Oh Denise,, what a beautiful and charitable thing to do..
I remember Pillow case sundresses.


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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9444 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9444 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2022 :  5:17:20 PM  Show Profile
They were so fun to make and I got to spend time with my daughter and granddaughter as we taught them to sew.
And...I got my sewing mojo back!

~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007

"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."

"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2022 :  8:50:52 PM  Show Profile
Denise,, AWESOME!

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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl

2326 Posts

Julie
Medina ND
USA
2326 Posts

Posted - Feb 22 2022 :  08:01:53 AM  Show Profile
Way to go Denise. I love making pillowcase dresses for charity, have made literally 100’s in all different sizes to send to Africa. Yours are beautiful and what great bonding time with your daughter and granddaughter. Grace, fabulous scissor holder.

A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.

Max Lucado
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Feb 27 2022 :  7:33:38 PM  Show Profile
Stitched up some Dresden Plate forms,

I won't mention who sent me the cut strips,,, but she is doing her darndest to keep me busy with sewing mischief!
Lol!

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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

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Edited by - katmom on Feb 28 2022 3:58:41 PM
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