RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Apr 6, 2020 17:15:11 GMT
They are nice and cheery, RedSquirrelUK . How are you feeling now, btw? Ah bless you, thank you for asking. A bit fed up to be honest. I was better over the weekend, temp down, chest improved, then today it's gone back up again and my breathing is harder again. I rang my welfare rep at work and she said to stay off for another week. DH is giving me a bit of a hard time. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 6, 2020 18:35:20 GMT
I love the suggestion to submit it however it is not my pattern so not sure how that would work. The rules only state "no quilts from kits". I think as long as you give credit to the pattern designer, it would be accepted. Worth a quick email to them to find out for sure though! |
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Post by gillyp on Apr 6, 2020 19:09:37 GMT
They are nice and cheery, RedSquirrelUK . How are you feeling now, btw? Ah bless you, thank you for asking. A bit fed up to be honest. I was better over the weekend, temp down, chest improved, then today it's gone back up again and my breathing is harder again. I rang my welfare rep at work and she said to stay off for another week. DH is giving me a bit of a hard time. Aw, you can’t help being ill! Your symptoms sound very like how others with Covid19 have described. Did you say elsewhere that you’d had a test? |
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Apr 6, 2020 20:00:27 GMT
Ah bless you, thank you for asking. A bit fed up to be honest. I was better over the weekend, temp down, chest improved, then today it's gone back up again and my breathing is harder again. I rang my welfare rep at work and she said to stay off for another week. DH is giving me a bit of a hard time. Aw, you can’t help being ill! Your symptoms sound very like how others with Covid19 have described. Did you say elsewhere that you’d had a test? Yeah I know. I think he was hoping for some quiet time, but he'd have to feed himself! No there are no tests available for us, although my boss today said he thought that we might be next, once the frontline NHS staff had been tested. There's a new drive-through opened in the nearest city. |
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Post by Montannie on Apr 6, 2020 22:06:37 GMT
Ooh, so much good posted in 6 days! Laughing myself silly over the quilt top, muggins melrose! And muggins, dog or wolf, either is beyond adorable! You are very talented. lainey, good to "see" you again. Your socks are wonderful. The hot pink and orange is a wool I've used before myself. I love them all! gar, your grandson is precious! And I second sueg 's suggestions for sock yarn; the German brands are wonderful to use, and they have great striping yarn. The white bobble baby blanket is lovely, finsup! That velvety-soft yarn is wonderful, and a baby will love the feel of it. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 6, 2020 22:17:49 GMT
They are nice and cheery, RedSquirrelUK . How are you feeling now, btw? Ah bless you, thank you for asking. A bit fed up to be honest. I was better over the weekend, temp down, chest improved, then today it's gone back up again and my breathing is harder again. I rang my welfare rep at work and she said to stay off for another week. DH is giving me a bit of a hard time. Oh no! I wish you could shake whatever has got you down. |
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Post by gar on Apr 6, 2020 22:27:01 GMT
They are nice and cheery, RedSquirrelUK . How are you feeling now, btw? Ah bless you, thank you for asking. A bit fed up to be honest. I was better over the weekend, temp down, chest improved, then today it's gone back up again and my breathing is harder again. I rang my welfare rep at work and she said to stay off for another week. DH is giving me a bit of a hard time. Aww, sorry to hear that RedSquirrelUK - I would be fed up too. I hope tomorrow finds you better🙂 |
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Post by templatequeen on Apr 6, 2020 22:59:59 GMT
Not really a craft, but we have a table that we bought from Pier 1 years ago, it had some damage on it from nail polish remover several times.
I have wanted to sand it and restrain it forever. Well I said to DH since I'm laid off why not?
I sanded it, stained it and I'm in my 3red coat of polyurethane. That has been interesting to work with. Thank goodness for Pinterest.
But man my table looks brand new! Final coat tomorrow. And inside the house for the uneventful Easter dinner..
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Post by gillyp on Apr 8, 2020 19:23:02 GMT
jeremysgirl did your yarn show up? I’ve just seen a FB post from Wool Warehouse pleading with people to not email but to read their new FAQs. I’ve not read them but I think you said your parcel had been sent so hopefully you’ll get it soon.
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Post by cecilia on Apr 8, 2020 20:15:22 GMT
I have been painting. If we have an arts and crafts show in October I will be ready.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Apr 8, 2020 20:24:18 GMT
Not really a craft, but we have a table that we bought from Pier 1 years ago, it had some damage on it from nail polish remover several times. I have wanted to sand it and restrain it forever. Well I said to DH since I'm laid off why not? I sanded it, stained it and I'm in my 3red coat of polyurethane. That has been interesting to work with. Thank goodness for Pinterest. But man my table looks brand new! Final coat tomorrow. And inside the house for the uneventful Easter dinner.. Wow, that sounds incredibly satisfying. I would love to see this! Would you mind sharing photos? |
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 8, 2020 20:24:31 GMT
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 8, 2020 21:25:29 GMT
jeremysgirl did your yarn show up? I’ve just seen a FB post from Wool Warehouse pleading with people to not email but to read their new FAQs. I’ve not read them but I think you said your parcel had been sent so hopefully you’ll get it soon. It still has not arrived. I have not contacted them. I assume it's sitting in customs. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2020 17:28:08 GMT
My latest socks, as soon as I'd finished weaving the ends in I put these on. They've been washed since  I'm thinking I need some sock blockers to make them look a bit prettier for photos.
I started the Waroo shawl and couldn't follow the pattern so frogged it after four rows, I then started the Tailwind shawl, dropped a stitch and ended up frogging that in frustration  My yarny endeavours are not going well atm. I've ordered some interfacing to make some bags and I'm planning on cutting some fabric so I'm ready to go.
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Post by jennifercw on Apr 11, 2020 19:22:00 GMT
Love all the projects but my favorite on this thread is definitely the toilet paper quilt! brilliant. and hilarious. I don't think I posted in the March craft thread and I still haven't finished the "reproduction" tobacco basket I last posted about in February. But was itching to do something crafty so I re-purposed an old dusty wreath and a bunch of plastic Easter eggs. Ideally I would have liked the eggs to be closer together but was working with what I had in the house. Overall I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. It was harder to hot glue the eggs to the grapevine wreath than I thought it would be though!     |
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Post by mnmloveli on Apr 11, 2020 21:26:28 GMT
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 12, 2020 3:41:50 GMT
Tonight I whipped up one of these 1 Hour Baskets to use as an Easter basket for DD tomorrow. I've had the fabric for a couple of years (it's a linen/cotton canvas by Kokka) and DD has always liked it. This was my first try at this pattern, but it really did go together quickly. I'm even more surprised at how well the pattern on the seams matched up. I was just trying to get them all on the same level going around the basket. I can see myself making more to use for storage in drawers or cabinets. (off to add photos)    |
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Post by JoP on Apr 12, 2020 5:46:18 GMT
**GypsyGirl** that’s fabulous, do you have a link to the pattern please?
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Post by JoP on Apr 12, 2020 5:46:42 GMT
Everyone’s projects are amazing 😍
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Post by gar on Apr 12, 2020 8:44:25 GMT
You're all such talented people  **GypsyGirl** - love that little bag! Well, I've finished knitting for now because turns out I haven't got nearly enough wool even for a small-ish blanket  I have ordered more but don't know how long that'll take to come. Bit frustrated but hey ho. |
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Apr 12, 2020 10:39:45 GMT
You're all such talented people **GypsyGirl** - love that little bag! Well, I've finished knitting for now because turns out I haven't got nearly enough wool even for a small-ish blanket I have ordered more but don't know how long that'll take to come. Bit frustrated but hey ho. Oh no! That's disappointing. |
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Post by gar on Apr 12, 2020 11:05:26 GMT
You're all such talented people **GypsyGirl** - love that little bag! Well, I've finished knitting for now because turns out I haven't got nearly enough wool even for a small-ish blanket I have ordered more but don't know how long that'll take to come. Bit frustrated but hey ho. Oh no! That's disappointing. I know! Initially I just planned to do squares and put them together so I asked the lady in my local wool shop to estimate for me as there wasn’t a pattern as such. Never mind - I’ll have to just read and do my jigsaw instead for a while 😉 |
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Post by koontz on Apr 12, 2020 11:07:10 GMT
You are all so talented! I have admired you skills for many months now, and will share some of my projects when I figure out how to upload pictures. I mostly sew (and used to scrap  but inspired by you I started with crochet too. |
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Post by koontz on Apr 12, 2020 11:10:55 GMT
muggins - Once again another fantastic animal! I vote for one of each because it's impossible to choose. melrose - I love your quilt! I just read that Dr. Sandra Sider (Curator of the Texas Quilt Museum) is working on book with Schiffer Publishing called "Quarantine Quilts: Creativity in the Midst of Chaos." A total of 50 to 60 artists will be featured in the book, with approximately 25 being selected for a special exhibition at Houston’s International Quilt Market & Festival in 2020. Call for entries. You should consider submitting your quilt! Oh that is a great idea! Your quilt is hilarious. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2020 11:15:27 GMT
UK and Ireland peas, Aldi are having a craft event on the 16th. Oh my word those Kirstie Allsop fat quarters  Aldi special buys
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Post by koontz on Apr 12, 2020 11:19:59 GMT
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Post by JoP on Apr 12, 2020 13:05:17 GMT
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Apr 12, 2020 13:14:10 GMT
Thanks lainey ! For some strange reason I feel the need to spend, spend, spend! Here is the UK Aldi version ladies. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 12, 2020 14:09:29 GMT
**GypsyGirl** that’s fabulous, do you have a link to the pattern please? Here you go - 1 Hour Basket TutorialI've seen several other tutorials out there, but I like this one the best. Clearly written instructions with lots of clear photos. |
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Post by koontz on Apr 12, 2020 14:20:06 GMT
**GypsyGirl** that’s fabulous, do you have a link to the pattern please? Here you go - 1 Hour Basket TutorialI've seen several other tutorials out there, but I like this one the best. Clearly written instructions with lots of clear photos. Thanks, that sounds like a great project for leftover fabric! |
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I'm thinking I need some sock blockers to make them look a bit prettier for photos. 
My yarny endeavours are not going well atm. 
I have ordered more but don't know how long that'll take to come. Bit frustrated but hey ho.
but inspired by you I started with crochet too. 
