moonbeam

Looking forward to finishing a quilt I started a long time ago (over 10 yrs) ouch! Trying to finish projects before starting anything new. First project a little overwhelming-a queen size sampler quilt. Plus, I am trying to get used to a new computerized sewing machine. I am also teaching my daughter to sew a pair of pjs for her 4H project. I just finished sewing on stripes and patches on my sister's military uniform, she is in the PA Air National Guard.
After, I sewed her stuff I stitched up two fuzzy pillows for my teenagers for Christmas presents. They are the size of large bed pillows in a fake fur (poodle look). The fabric is so soft, they are going to love them. Anyone have any patterns for bootie type slippers for adults. I have eleven kids ages 11 to 30. Eight girls and three boys. I know God Bless Me! I always wanted a big family! Looking forward to hearing back from everybody!

live2teach

Welcome to the family moonbeam! WOW! You have a large family. How do you do it? You must be one strong woman! :D Feel free to post any pictures or questions or comments you like. We'd love to see your quilt once it is....accomplished. We have a list of "dirty-forbidden" words and F*ni*hed is one of them. LOL. So, you'll notice that not very many people use what word. Where do you live in PA?

amma

Hi moonbeam, glad to hear from you! :D Wow, you do have a big family, I am surprised you have the time to sew, LOL. I am glad you decided to join us, you will find a great bunch of people willing to help, encourage and share knowledge with you. Feel free to post pictures, we all love to oooh and aaah over each others projects. I seen a pattern on the net a while back for slippers, but can't remember where. Maybe you could google it and find some that way, or someone may post a link here for you too :D

live2teach

Here is a pattern that I found. I don't know if you are interested in this one, but you can take a look. Hope this helps!

http://www.ehow.com/how_16355_make-pair-slippers.html

moonbeam

thanks for the slipper pattern, i checked it out and it's worth a go. I wanted to make a pair for my neighbor. She is on a fixed income and will be 65 soon. I gave her a similar pair a few years ago, and they are wearing out. All she says is I wish I could find another pair. The ones I gave her had a scene of deer walking through the woods. I haven't seen anything with scenery on them. Her birthday is Oct l3, so I will have to hustle.

live2teach

Your very welcome! Glad the site helped. Please be sure to post pics for us, we'd love to see them.

moonbeam

Hi, LivetoTeach, I live in Sellersville, PA. It is about 30 minutes from Allentown. I have always believed you should try to do something you like to do everyday. It has always made me happy. I also love to knit, I recently entered four items in the Middletown Grange Fair. I got two ribbons, a first place for a knitted santa, and a second place for a pair of knitted socks. I was very surprised. It was my first fair entry. I am hoping to make a lot of items to put in next year.

live2teach

I used to crochet all of the time but now sewing consumes my time. I love sewing and quilting. I still have yet to learn to knit. Congratulations on your fair entry, you definitely should enter more next year. You sound very talented. :D

Coal Miner Wife

Welcome moonbeam, I am sort of a newbie also. There are a great bunch of ladies here also a few gents. Always willing to help.

I am from Pa also but the other side of the state. South of Pittsburgh.

sherriah

Hi, Moonbeam, Welcome!
Sherri in PA (South East of Pittsburgh)