For The Boys Blog Hop

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For The Boys Blog Hop

Welcome to In The Boon Docks

For those who do not know, I was enlisted in the US Navy for 9 years. I got out after my second tour to raise my family. My husband retired from the US Navy after 20 years in 2005. My Father-in-law was in the US Army for 2 tours and my youngest daughter did 1 tour in the US Army. Last Friday, we went to a ceremony at David's school honoring the Veterans in your family. The photo below shows us all with David he was so happy we all showed up except Mamaw (feeling sick) did 1 tour in the US Army.
So we are a Military family.

Now I know this is about boys but David insisted that Zoey be included and she makes a great head model. As you can see the adjustable head wrap (We call them do rags), one size fits all!

My husband's old do rags are falling apart so I decided to make him a few new ones. These are much quicker to make if you serge them but I just used a zig zag stitch on the seams. A do rag is worn underneath a motorcycle helmet or to keep you hair out of your eyes. These two were just made with scraps leftover from making quilts.

David came home and had to try them both on himself and Zoey. They both fit my husband, really I promise! He is just unavailable for a photo! Sorry ladies!

Please visit the other bloggers for today and see more great ideas for all the guys in your life!

November 11, 2013

Jane's Quilting
pieces by polly
How Art you?
selina quilts
Upcycled Fabric
BQuiltin Studio
In The Boon Docks - you are here
Gemini Stitches
Secretly Stitching

I would like to thank Madam Samm @ Sew We Quilt and Amy @ Crafty Shenanigans for cheering everyone on participating in For the Boys and organizing the hopping.

Do Rag Pattern available free

If anyone is interested in a pattern I will draw you one and mail it to you! Just leave a comment saying you want one with a email if you are not on google! So I can reach you for an address.

Thank you for stopping by!
Create and be unique!
Lisa

Comments

  1. Judy BNovember 11, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Love your boy's "do rags"! They look like a perfect cover for those of us that forget to brush our hair, LOL! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsNovember 11, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    Lisa...First of all...Thank YOU and all your family for your service! My hubby (the Spouse) is also retired Navy. LOVE the "Do Rags" - and would love a copy of your pattern...I've been promising 'the Spouse' I would make him some...of course he's stopped holding his breath (I've been telling him for a long time now..lol). Maybe I can surprise him for Christmas! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 11, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    You Do Rag is a wonderful project for the whole family, thanks for sharing. If you find time, I would be very interested in getting the pattern, that would be nice :-)
    Greetings from Switzerland

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  4. Baa. xxxNovember 11, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Well, never heard of a do rag before - amazing what we learn on these blog - they look pretty funky. Great!

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  5. Pam @Threading My WayNovember 11, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    I've never heard of a do rag, either. Great to learn something new and a fab project.

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  6. SparkyNovember 11, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    and no Lisa, I did not know that about you…wellll to you and your family, I salute you in an honourable way and your cap…totally cool...

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  7. SusanNovember 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Lisa, yes please. I would love the pattern.

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  8. charlotteNovember 11, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    What a great project, Lisa. Thank you to one of our wonderful military families for your service.

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  9. ThearicaNovember 11, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Thank you to you and your family for serving our country!

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  10. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 11, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Love your header!! I really like your project too...useful idea

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  11. DebraKay NeimanNovember 11, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    We are a big military family too. My sister got the idea to post a picture of each in uniform on facebook today for veteran's day, we kept remembering just one more. Love the quilts and the doo rags. Show a pix of the motorcycles. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  12. Carol SwiftNovember 11, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Thanks to your family for their service! Love the do rags, too!

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  13. Joyce CarterNovember 11, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Hi Lisa. I want to thank you and all your family for serving our country.It is greatly appreciated. Love the "do rags" and the grandkids look adorable in them.( My grandson and his friends take bandanas, roll them up,and tie them around their heads. This is what they use for do rags.) Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Loves to QuiltNovember 11, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks for your family's service to our country! And thanks for the do rag tutorial!

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  15. Lorna McMahonNovember 11, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Great job on the new do rags, Lisa! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Jane's QuiltingNovember 11, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Very nice do rags. I am not to familiar with them none of my boys west them. Nut they look good.

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  17. Connie Kresin CampbellNovember 11, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Thank you for all the service your family has done!! Cute little model of the rag and I'd love to see a tutorial!

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  18. MalinisQuiltsNovember 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Thank you the dedication to our people and country. Totally appreciate it! Those hats are super cool!

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  19. evelynNovember 11, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Blessings to all who have served. Love your little models.

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  20. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleNovember 11, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Love the do rags! I would love the pattern. Thanks for sharing and your and your family's service.

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  21. Patty HoweNovember 11, 2013 at 9:43 AM

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  22. VickieNovember 11, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Today is a very special day for you and your family, Thank you for your service to our country Lisa ! ...and it's very cool that your day to post is today ! The doo-rags are great and Zoey is a precious little model...... hey girls can wear doo-rags too ! LOL

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  23. Susan at TheBoredZombie.comNovember 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    That's awesome! You guys rock!

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  24. Patty HoweNovember 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I love the fact that one size fits all! Love your models,so cute.Yes, I would love a pattern for my cycle-riding hubby. Thanks.
    carrotcakeks@gmail.com

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  25. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioNovember 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Looks great!

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  26. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    How did you know that I was going to ask for the do-rag pattern? My son and husband are also vets, and my son's fondest wish is to get himself a Harley. He will be needing a do-rag or two...Thanks!

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  27. JoyceLMNovember 11, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Thanks for sharing your photos. Mine is a military family too. I'd love the do-rag pattern. My husband's hair isn't long enough to get in his eyes, but he'd wear it anyway under his motorcycle helmet. Thanks.

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  28. BobbieNovember 11, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Great project and terrific models! I would live your doorag pattern-i have a friend losing her hair to chemo and want to make some girlie ones

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  29. CarlaNovember 11, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Thank you for your service. Love the do rags. Great for the boys...and girls.

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  30. Quilt n QueenNovember 11, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Thank you...to you and your family for your service! A cool project! Thanks for sharing! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  31. LJNovember 11, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    What a great creation and it's such a splendid use of quilting scraps, too.

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  32. AmyNovember 11, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Thank you so much for you and your family's service and sacrifice. The do-rags are very cool. My son would love one of those. Sew glad you joined the hop! ;)

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  33. Alla BlancaNovember 11, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Thank you for sharing on Veteran's Day, and bless you for your service to our country. I, too, am a Navy veteran, and married into a very military family.
    I'm glad your project wasn't a quilt, as that makes more room for us sew-outside-the-box types to share other things.

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  34. vickiNovember 11, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I love my country and all those that tend our countries security needs. America is beautiful!
    My son is a plumber and it would be sweet to make him a few. Could you please share pattern Hugs

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  35. tink's momNovember 11, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Thank you to you and your family for serving and sacrificing for us. Great pictures. Wonderful that today was your day. Love the do-rags and the models.

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  36. krislovesfabricNovember 11, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Great models and project!!

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  37. gpcNovember 11, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Truly, thank you all for your service. Love your do-rags! I'd love to try making one!

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  38. Just Quilt ItNovember 11, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Thank you to you and your family members for serving our country! Great project, and I love your models!

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  39. JoanneNovember 11, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful family pictures today and thanks for your family's service. It sure is fitting that your post was for today. :-) I love the do rags and you sure do have some cute kids!

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  40. LanaNovember 11, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Amazing family... God bless you!
    Your do-rags are GREAT!

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  41. Linda CNovember 11, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Thank you all for your service. How fitting that you are posting on Veteran's Day. Clever and useful item!

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  42. Julie SNovember 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    My husband could use a new do rag...the old one is so faded. He would be very surprised. Please email me the pattern!

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  43. CeLynnNovember 11, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    A Big Thank You to you and your family for your Service. I would not have thought of a do rag,thanks for the inspiration.

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  44. TammyNovember 11, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Love your do rags. We call them skull caps. I used to make them. But have not in a long time. And we wear them under our helmets too.

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  45. CreateologyNovember 11, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Your family's service and dedication is very much appreciated...Thank You! How clever of you to sew Do Rags "For the Boys". Thanks for Hopping. Creative Stitching Bliss...

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  46. CalicojoanNovember 11, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    We so appreciate your families service and sacrifices for us all. Love the do-rags! Keeping the guy all to youself I see... LOL!! We love the little ones, oh yes we do!

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  47. DebbyNovember 11, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Thanks for sharing about your family and your military service. We appreciate all of it - God bless you all! And loved that do-rag! Fun to see one and how they look unfolded!

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  48. LeahNovember 11, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    What a clever idea to use up scraps and make a customized do rag. Love it!

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  49. HeidiNovember 11, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    These are too cute. Um, manly I mean;-)
    Happy Veterans Day!

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  50. AnonymousNovember 11, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Our lives and family are parallel, though I was Army and my son Navy, and others mixed both, plus one Air Force brother! Thanks to all of you for your service. Love your project for the hop!

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  51. Kristen KingNovember 11, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Thanks for your family's service to keep us safe and free and able to enjoy our freedom!

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  52. UnknownNovember 12, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Great ideas. Thanks for sharing

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  53. StitchinByTheLakeNovember 12, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I know some bikers who would love that! blessings, marlene

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  54. Agnes B. BullockNovember 12, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Great do rags!

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  55. LindaNovember 12, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    what a great idea! This is one I haven't seen before.

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  56. MichelleNovember 12, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Great do rags. Thanks for you and your family's service. Happy Veterans Day!

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  57. KirstenNovember 12, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Great project! I think I have seen them being worn around here as well - maybe to keep the sweat from going in their eyes while they ride.

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