I was just reading 8-7 Central & took her Pay-It-Forward Challenge. I didn’t do so great with my last Pay-It-Forward but neither did the person I tagged. This time I plan to do better which is why I’m posting it on my challenges blog. It’s a challenge to me and a challenge to you.
So the deal is that I tagged Kylie & she’s gonna send me a random surprise if I post on my blog that I will send a random surprise to the 1st three people who comment on my blog post that they will send a random surprise to the 1st three people who comment on their blog posts and so on ad infinitum…
Well, I’m posting & you are going to possibly comment. Then tons of people will be sending out random surprises & everyone will be happy.
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I’ve slacked off again & didn’t make or post anything yesterday so this is Thing #22 but day #24. Every time I’m machine sewing I am looking for a pin cushion every couple of minutes & can never find one even though I used it 2 minutes earlier. I decided to make one that would attach to my machine with velcro so it will stay right next to me while I’m sewing.
The actual colors are more of a maroon, but I’m unable to take a picture where it doesn’t appear to be “rust” colored.
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This is actually day 22 but I wasn’t up to doing anything yesterday. So far today I’ve made this. I needed a little needle book to keep in my new re-covered tote from Day 16. It took longer than I expected because the 1st fabric I had for the needles wouldn’t work with the yarn needles.
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I’m posting late but I finished it last night. Now that I know how to knit I can make something of my own choosing. This would not be something I would have ever picked to knit. The teacher picked it so we could learn several techniques in a small project. The only part of this that I own (other than the mechanics of making it) is the color. I love this color. It makes me happy.
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I think it’s finished unless I decide to add some wristbands.
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My 1st try at Reverse Applique! Only 2 more spots to cover.
I have 3 areas I’m covering to hide stains & a hole in a favorite shirt.
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Is it even possible to have too many devil pin cushions? I think not.
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Finally, something just for me!
I had this ancient absolutely hideous yarn/sewing tote that I hadn’t used in years because I couldn’t bear to look at it or to touch the nasty polyester fabric. The other day I discovered I could pull apart the wooden dowels & take the tote part off. Today I took the fabric apart & to my delight it was made from just 2 rectangles. Once I figured out how to sew it back together it was pretty easy going. This is the softest corduroy ever & the picture doesn’t do the colors justice.
p.s The old fabric is on the table in front of the new beautiful tote.
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fabric swatch books + 5 minutes of sewing + a little stuffing = quick & easy dog toy
Gracie's new toy
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This is why I’m too tired to do any more than post a picture of our progress. We are about to rearrange who goes where on the farm which will require Cherry to get a new bedroom. We’ve got the hardest parts finished but rain this afternoon kept us from finishing the entire addition. Anita did much of the heavy stuff but I still did a lot of reaching & holding. Plus, somebody has to keep the goats from nibbling the equipment!
Cherry's New Bedroom
