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Post by wellway on Jan 5, 2019 8:28:14 GMT
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Post by sueg on Jan 5, 2019 9:23:05 GMT
At the moment, my main focus is on finishing the christening shawl I am knitting for my soon-to-arrive grandchild. I hve gotten this far:
I still have to finish the edging I am part way through, and knit 2 more identical pieces for the sides, then graft it all together. When finished, it should look like this:
After that is done, I have made a list of all my WIPs, and am now trying to prioritize it. Of course, once grandbaby is here, and I know if it is a boy or girl, I will probably add a few small items to my list.
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Post by wellway on Jan 5, 2019 9:28:28 GMT
sueg what a beautiful project, it will be an heirloom. Lovely work.
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Post by NicL on Jan 5, 2019 9:39:13 GMT
I love that Eastern Jewel Blanket wellway. I wish I could crochet! The colours are stunning Congratulations on the soon-to-arrive grandchild sueg. Exciting. Your shawl looks lovely I mostly sew nowadays. I am part way through this windchime quilt by Sue Daley - I am doing all my petals in rainbow colour order. linkI am copying this design from My Paper Crane with her friendly faces fabric. I am going to make my panel into a library bag for niece/nephew that is soon to arrive. linkFor 2019 I really need to complete my La Passacaglia Quilt. I have hand pieced all the elements I just need to quilt it. It's my least favourite part of the process so I have been putting it off. I don't know how to post photo's. My Instagram name is paperpinsnpans if you want to have a look at it. |
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Post by wellway on Jan 5, 2019 10:52:39 GMT
NicL Wow, I love the items you linked. Love the colours and the effects. I don't have instagram so will see if I can can view your quilt without an account. ETA okay, it seems I can. Love your pictures, quilts, cakes and colours. Right up my street. You are a gifted quilter.
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Post by sueg on Jan 5, 2019 10:57:13 GMT
NicL - I found your instagram feed and just WOW! The La Passacaglia quilt is amazing!
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Post by NicL on Jan 5, 2019 11:04:13 GMT
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Post by jennyap on Jan 5, 2019 11:06:18 GMT
I currently have 9 crochet WIPs! I’m aiming to complete all of those - at least a couple this month, three if I can. Out of the 9, three are full size blankets, one baby blanket, and the rest are wraps/scarves/shawls. My Nuts About Squares blanket has been in hibernation for a long time - I just haven’t felt ready to tackle the blocking I need to do before joining the squares! Mainly due to the space & time needed. But I really do want to see it finished, so that’s high on my priority list. I don’t mind having a few WIPs on the go at a time for variety, but I want to keep it down to 3 or 4, so it will be a while before I can start anything new. I have my first new project ready to go, as I took advantage of a sale to buy the yarn I need. It will be a cardigan for me - my first garment. After that, I have a couple of ideas, but nothing concrete. DH suggested that I should make a blanket to use as a wall-hanging - never mind that we don’t have any wall space for such a thing! - in maybe a Native American style. That lead to me showing him the Indiana design, and from there the Havana, and he really liked a scarf we saw done in the Havana pattern, so I’d like to do that for him. Other than crochet, I want to do a bit more cross stitch this year. Again I have bunch of WIPs, so I’d just be working towards completion rather than starting anything new. That’s probably more than enough to be going on with unless I win the lottery and can retire! |
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Post by NicL on Jan 5, 2019 11:27:45 GMT
jennyap I love the stitches in the Havana pattern. So effective with just 2 colours. Good luck with finishing your blanket. I just googled it and it looks amazing!
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Post by wellway on Jan 5, 2019 11:37:57 GMT
jennyap when I blocked my nuts about squares blocks I used a children's four piece play mat. Each mat was about two foot square, I think I got four blocks on each mat. Once I had pinned the blocks I leaned the mats up against a sideboard as I don't have the floor space to lie them flat. You could lean them up against the back of a sofa, then they would be really out of the way. The blocking I don't mind so much but I have to work myself up for establishing the first row or two of the borders!
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Post by sueg on Jan 5, 2019 12:35:09 GMT
jennyap - those patterns are just stunning. I'd love to have the talent and patience to finish one of them.
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Post by melrose on Jan 5, 2019 14:03:57 GMT
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Post by hannahruth on Jan 5, 2019 14:09:17 GMT
There are some amazing works in progress here already - you are all very talented ladies. Will be looking out for the completed pics.
I received a prayer flag in my Christmas bundle and look forward to putting that together soon. There is no point in posting a pic as at the moment it is a big pile of threads, laces and buttons! Will post when done.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 5, 2019 14:14:57 GMT
Thank you for starting the thread. I haven’t participated much the past few months because I have been so busy and haven’t crafted much. However, I just crocheted this for a co-worker’s son. I am currently making another one for a little boy at church. After that, I have a shawl that I started over a year ago and never completed so I want to finish that and also finish an afghan I started a few years ago.  |
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Post by jennyap on Jan 5, 2019 15:05:45 GMT
And drumroll please...... here’s my first finish of 2019 (Ok, there are still a bunch of ends to weave in, but you can’t see those lol)  As soon as I laid it out one of the cats came for an inspection:  Colours are so much nicer in real life, I might re-photograph in summer lol! |
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Post by wellway on Jan 5, 2019 15:11:56 GMT
jennyap lovely, terrific work. What size did you do? Glad your cat approves!
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Post by jennyap on Jan 5, 2019 15:14:06 GMT
Thanks wellway, it is the large. Soooo heavy! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 5, 2019 17:32:48 GMT
jennyap that is so awesome even DH gave it two thumbs up! I am working on the Tea House Wrap. The colors in my pic look off no matter how I photograph it. In the gray sections, the gray is tweeded with the darker colors. Put together it looks really nice. 
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Post by KelleeM on Jan 5, 2019 17:53:39 GMT
Thank me for starting the thread. I haven’t partipated much the past few months because I have been so busy and haven’t crafted much. However, I just crocheted this for a co-worker’s son. I am currently making another one for a little boy at church. After that, I have a shawl that I started over a year ago and never completed so I want to finish that and also finish an afghan I started a few years ago. I made one of these for a little boy a few years ago. Thanks for reminding me how much I love that pattern. |
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Post by ashley on Jan 5, 2019 17:57:31 GMT
I can never tag on my phone, but man, you crafty and talented ladies make me want to make things!!  I spent some quiet time at home working on my English paper piecing quilt. I started it a few years ago. It’s a slow stitching process. These flowers are just the centres of the blocks, I need to add more hexies around them still, but this is what I’ve made this year. http://instagram.com/p/BsN7Sf2Hm7T When the blocks are done they will be diamond-shaped, like these: http://instagram.com/p/BXf7iQ3hud9 |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 5, 2019 17:57:48 GMT
sueg that is stunning! I hope all your grandchildren are able to use it. I would cherish something like that.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 5, 2019 17:59:34 GMT
Wow! ashley I cannot even imagine the patience and persistence that goes into something like that. It's just incredible. |
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Post by sueg on Jan 5, 2019 18:00:38 GMT
sueg that is stunning! I hope all your grandchildren are able to use it. I would cherish something like that. I hope that there will be grandchildren (plural) who get to use it. My DiL had a lot of difficulty getting pregnant, and this baby is IVF so who knows if there will be another. My other son is gay, so unlikely to procreate. |
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Post by ashley on Jan 5, 2019 18:06:47 GMT
Wow! ashley I cannot even imagine the patience and persistence that goes into something like that. It's just incredible. I feel the same way about the delicate yarn projects you and the other knitters/crochetters create! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 5, 2019 18:07:18 GMT
sueg that is stunning! I hope all your grandchildren are able to use it. I would cherish something like that. I hope that there will be grandchildren (plural) who get to use it. My DiL had a lot of difficulty getting pregnant, and this baby is IVF so who knows if there will be another. My other son is gay, so unlikely to procreate. Well goodness, this child is going to be spoiled!  Whether one or twelve, they are a blessing! |
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Post by sueg on Jan 5, 2019 18:09:39 GMT
I hope that there will be grandchildren (plural) who get to use it. My DiL had a lot of difficulty getting pregnant, and this baby is IVF so who knows if there will be another. My other son is gay, so unlikely to procreate. Well goodness, this child is going to be spoiled! Whether one or twelve, they are a blessing! Totally! First grandchild on both sides, DS and DDiL have been married for 8 years. Baby will be soooooo loved. My DiL sent me a link on Facebook today for a baby expo in their home town, which is on the weekend after I arrive there to be ready for baby. I think she and I will ahve a wonderful time there together! |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jan 5, 2019 18:17:30 GMT
Happy New Year! I love all the projects that are posted. Beautiful work all of you! melrose - Someone tagged me with that meme on Facebook the other day. I guess my friends really do know me!  I've been busy getting the house back in order this week and am heading into the sewing room later today. I've decided to take a different approach this year and make monthly goals rather than for the year. On the decluttering/organizing thread I said I wanted to complete 3 projects this month. Not sure what they will be but I have several lined up. Will post again once I've decided. Has anyone else here signed up for the Denise Hendrick Embroidery & Embellishment class on Facebook? I've signed up but still haven't gathered all my threads and fabric. Will try to pull those today. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jan 5, 2019 18:18:57 GMT
I currently have 9 crochet WIPs! I’m aiming to complete all of those - at least a couple this month, three if I can. Out of the 9, three are full size blankets, one baby blanket, and the rest are wraps/scarves/shawls. My Nuts About Squares blanket has been in hibernation for a long time - I just haven’t felt ready to tackle the blocking I need to do before joining the squares! Mainly due to the space & time needed. But I really do want to see it finished, so that’s high on my priority list. I don’t mind having a few WIPs on the go at a time for variety, but I want to keep it down to 3 or 4, so it will be a while before I can start anything new. I have my first new project ready to go, as I took advantage of a sale to buy the yarn I need. It will be a cardigan for me - my first garment. After that, I have a couple of ideas, but nothing concrete. DH suggested that I should make a blanket to use as a wall-hanging - never mind that we don’t have any wall space for such a thing! - in maybe a Native American style. That lead to me showing him the Indiana design, and from there the Havana, and he really liked a scarf we saw done in the Havana pattern, so I’d like to do that for him. Other than crochet, I want to do a bit more cross stitch this year. Again I have bunch of WIPs, so I’d just be working towards completion rather than starting anything new. That’s probably more than enough to be going on with unless I win the lottery and can retire! Is it ok to have multiple crochet projects going at once? An afghan, dishcloth, shawl and more? Asking for a friend. (I am bored with the Afghan...) |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 5, 2019 18:25:04 GMT
I currently have 9 crochet WIPs! I’m aiming to complete all of those - at least a couple this month, three if I can. Out of the 9, three are full size blankets, one baby blanket, and the rest are wraps/scarves/shawls. My Nuts About Squares blanket has been in hibernation for a long time - I just haven’t felt ready to tackle the blocking I need to do before joining the squares! Mainly due to the space & time needed. But I really do want to see it finished, so that’s high on my priority list. I don’t mind having a few WIPs on the go at a time for variety, but I want to keep it down to 3 or 4, so it will be a while before I can start anything new. I have my first new project ready to go, as I took advantage of a sale to buy the yarn I need. It will be a cardigan for me - my first garment. After that, I have a couple of ideas, but nothing concrete. DH suggested that I should make a blanket to use as a wall-hanging - never mind that we don’t have any wall space for such a thing! - in maybe a Native American style. That lead to me showing him the Indiana design, and from there the Havana, and he really liked a scarf we saw done in the Havana pattern, so I’d like to do that for him. Other than crochet, I want to do a bit more cross stitch this year. Again I have bunch of WIPs, so I’d just be working towards completion rather than starting anything new. That’s probably more than enough to be going on with unless I win the lottery and can retire! Is it ok to have multiple crochet projects going at once? An afghan, dishcloth, shawl and more? Asking for a friend. (I am bored with the Afghan...) Lol! The answer is yes! I currently have five wips. Two need frogging. And I promised DH I would sort through all my yarn bins in the basement! |
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Post by jennyap on Jan 5, 2019 19:02:17 GMT
Delta Dawn totally ok! I do because, you know, different yarn weights and hook sizes, more or less complicated patterns, small portable projects to travel with, large stay-at-home projects... Variety is the spice of life after all!
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Whether one or twelve, they are a blessing!
