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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
614 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
614 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 15 2026 : 1:14:37 PM
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I have really been getting into sewing again! I have been working on my UFOs and getting things completed. Yippee! It is so eye-opening when I realize that I was sometimes only 15 minutes from completion of a project when I put it away!!! Frustrating, too! I have not been able to use some things because I was only a few minutes from finishing them! ARRRGGGG!! Now when I work on something, I try to finish it immediately!
Nancy 8352
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
2073 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
2073 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2026 : 7:42:31 PM
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Great job, Nancy! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
614 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2026 : 11:26:15 PM
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Thanks, Karen! I can use all the encouragement that I can get. My craft room is in a real state of confusion. Every time I go in there, I try to put something else away or organize one small part of it. It is looking better, and I am becoming more successful as the days move on. This are getting finished or added to the UFO list. Things are getting put into bags so that I know what is where. I got some overdoor hangers to help organize projects in progress. they really seem to be helping because I can see what I need to work on without having to dig through boxes, bins, or piles of stuff.
Nancy 8352
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8468 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8468 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2026 : 2:31:36 PM
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Way to go Nancy! Keep knocking out all those projects!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
614 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2026 : 4:00:56 PM
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Thanks, Krista! I am not quitting any time soon! I am having too much fun!
Nancy 8352
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
614 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2026 : 10:52:52 AM
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I quilted the QOV that I have been working on forever! I will be working on the binding this weekend and plan to have it completed early next week. Yippee! One more UFO completed!
Nancy 8352
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
614 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2026 : 2:26:46 PM
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I am working on finishing a bag that I can't remember when I started it other than that I was at my Sister's in Oregon. It had to have been before our Mother died in 2021. Anyway, I am working on it now and plan to have it finished soon. My Granddaughter, Brooklyn, loves it because it is made from material with bees on it! Bee is her nickname! She doesn't realize that I was making it for her from the beginning, but she does now! She can't wait for it to be finished either! Yippee!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8468 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8468 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2026 : 2:50:05 PM
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Nancy, good luck with finishing your bee bag. I bet your granddaughter will love it. I look forward to seeing it completed.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3780 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3780 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2026 : 6:26:36 PM
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That sounds like a wonderful project, Nancy!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
614 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2026 : 1:55:06 PM
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Hi, Girls! How is everyone doing with their UFOs? So far I have completed almost half of the original list! I am very proud of the work that I have done. I have been working on a quilting project, and then I work on a UFO. It seems that this idea has been working for me. I am not getting burned out on quilting or UFOs by trading off! Yippee! I still have quite a few this to get finished. . .do we ever really get done? Bubt, in the process, I am having fun and I have such a feeling of accomplishment when I have old and new completed! Happy crafting!
Nancy 8352
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7745 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7745 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2026 : 3:37:42 PM
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Here are pix of several UFOs I completed this week:
4 table runners/squares
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Fold and Stitch Wreath
Unfortunately, I finish 5 and find several more. The list just keeps getting longer.
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7745 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7745 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2026 : 3:47:22 PM
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I love the baby afghan, Debbie. What is the name of the pattern you are using?
Marie - I just keep finding more UFOs when I look for some that need completion. I have several projects that I will probably donate because I won't finish them. I take many patterns and fabric pieces to my guild meetings, where we have a table of giveaway items free for the taking.
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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8468 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8468 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2026 : 3:53:05 PM
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Way to go Nancy on having almost half your list complete! You are rocking it!
Linda, your projects are beautiful! I really love your wreath.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7745 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7745 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2026 : 3:56:32 PM
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Several of the UFO projects were inherited when my cousin passed away around 10 years ago. The white and green table runner and the wreath were 2 of hers. She started them and I finally finished them. I will probably send them to her daughter in California.
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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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
4011 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
4011 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2026 : 9:27:08 PM
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Giving away UFOs is a good way to start a new crafter on their UFO stash. LOL
I am currently focusing on mending. So far, I have had to mend two of DH's pajama pants - one of them twice. I am also updating my UFO list for the UFO Badge. I am on the Intermediate step of culling the list.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3780 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3780 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2026 : 08:57:24 AM
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It's always wonderful to finish up UFO's! They're all great, but I really like the ornament runner. Do you happen to know what pattern it is?
~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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8468 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8468 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2026 : 4:08:15 PM
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Linda, I bet her daughter will absolutely love them and cherish them!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7745 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7745 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2026 : 9:02:25 PM
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Heather -
The pattern is from Pieces from My Heart company. It uses one of the 5" square charm packs. There is another Christmas ornament pattern from the same company that I am finishing up now; it is a little different. You could probably even tell from the picture above how to make it. It uses a charm pack of 5" squares, cutting some into 2-1/2"x5" (half 5") pieces, and a few 2-1/2" square pieces for corners of the ornament squares, plus the 2 ornament hanger pieces.
I have the pattern for the one I showed above; it is from Pieces From My Heart and I can send it to you if you'd like. It is from 2006 and is no longer on their website so I am sure it is out of print. The picture from the front of it got wet and ruined in the slip sleeve, but I have the rest.
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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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3780 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3780 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2026 : 12:12:02 PM
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Linda - I would greatly appreciate the pattern!!!
~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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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1050 Posts
Angie
Edgewater, FL
Florida
1050 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2026 : 04:22:37 AM
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I always wonder  when people question the existence of UFOs.
I know they exist because my craft room is full of them. BUT...I have found that if I put them away (where I can't see them) then they will remain as a UFO for longer than I want. I try and keep them on an open shelf so that when I'm not sure what I want to do next, they are all there. (waiting to be "chosen")
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
614 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2026 : 5:58:02 PM
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Great Job, Angie! Out of sight, out of mind. Keep them staring you in the face, and they will be completed in no time!
Nancy 8352
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7745 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7745 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2026 : 3:20:03 PM
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I finally used some more of my 10” squares from the swaps I hosted years ago. I used the polka dot fabrics and made a skirt. I used vintage linens for the pockets. What do you think?
Front and back of the skirt
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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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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7689 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7689 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2026 : 4:02:23 PM
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Great Aprons Linda, love the fabric and vintage linen.
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7745 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7745 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2026 : 4:15:23 PM
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Debbie -
It is a summer skirt, not an apron. LOL!
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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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7689 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7689 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2026 : 5:46:41 PM
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Oh sorry Linda I see that now, I like it even better as a skirt. I love skirts and wear them a lot in the summer:-)
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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