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Post by JoP on Apr 12, 2020 16:27:24 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. Thank you very much **GypsyGirl** |
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 12, 2020 18:20:47 GMT
I’ve been sewing. Masks.... lots of masks.... this one is mine.  I finished up a pair of baby boots too. (why are my pictures ALWAYS upside down? Is it because I use my iPad left handed when taking pictures?) Attachments:
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Post by pridemom on Apr 12, 2020 19:17:40 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 jeremysgirl on Apr 14, 2020 23:14:25 GMT
My yarn finally arrived yesterday!!! I've started on my lost souls shawl. It's hard to tell in the picture but the yarn is a sparkly silver. And of course it will need to be blocked when done. But I like it so far.  |
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Apr 15, 2020 1:38:24 GMT
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Post by quietgirl on Apr 15, 2020 2:04:46 GMT
My yarn finally arrived yesterday!!! I've started on my lost souls shawl. It's hard to tell in the picture but the yarn is a sparkly silver. And of course it will need to be blocked when done. But I like it so far. That's amazing!! |
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Post by boys5times on Apr 15, 2020 2:49:23 GMT
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Post by phoenixcov on Apr 15, 2020 9:12:30 GMT
Really love all your beautiful bags boys5times, favourite is the second one.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 15, 2020 10:33:26 GMT
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Apr 15, 2020 11:13:48 GMT
Seriously? You MADE these?  They are fantastic! |
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Post by DEX on Apr 15, 2020 11:19:56 GMT
boys5times, your bags are very professional looking. I love the colors!  Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2020 11:26:08 GMT
I wish US Aldi stores had craft items. I wonder why they don't? They're such a massive seller I'm surprised they haven't cottoned on yet. |
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Post by ddly on Apr 15, 2020 11:47:43 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. Love this! Thanks! |
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Post by ddly on Apr 15, 2020 11:49:45 GMT
Everyone's projects are so great!! TFS!
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Post by pridemom on Apr 17, 2020 15:53:00 GMT
My daughter is getting married tomorrow. I made her garter from the “butt bow” on my wedding dress.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 15:57:41 GMT
I made a pouch, I think the fabric was from Aldi last year.
I think it's just about big enough for a sock project.
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Post by muggins on Apr 17, 2020 16:24:53 GMT
I wish US Aldi stores had craft items. I wonder why they don't? They're such a massive seller I'm surprised they haven't cottoned on yet. You would be surprised at the difference in UK and US Aldi. I was a die hard Aldi shopper in the UK, but over here they’re terrible. We’ve had two new ones open in our area this winter and they’re both dire. Always empty, poor quality produce, limited variety of chilled food, random weekly specials dumped on shelves. It’s as though they have removed every aspect of why Aldi is so successful in the U.K. and replaced it with kwiksave. It’s dismal. |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Apr 17, 2020 16:31:14 GMT
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 17, 2020 16:32:13 GMT
Love that shawl jeremysgirl Those bags! boys5times they look SO professional! Are they leather? Teach me your tricks! Lol pridemom happy wedding day wishes to your DD. lainey I love small pouches! They’re my favorite to sew. Everyone’s stuff is gorgeous! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 17:08:14 GMT
I wonder why they don't? They're such a massive seller I'm surprised they haven't cottoned on yet. You would be surprised at the difference in UK and US Aldi. I was a die hard Aldi shopper in the UK, but over here they’re terrible. We’ve had two new ones open in our area this winter and they’re both dire. Always empty, poor quality produce, limited variety of chilled food, random weekly specials dumped on shelves. It’s as though they have removed every aspect of why Aldi is so successful in the U.K. and replaced it with kwiksave. It’s dismal. That's such a shame and makes absolutely no sense from a business point of view.
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Post by Montannie on Apr 17, 2020 19:19:20 GMT
Glad everyone is hanging in there! I, too, have been sewing masks. My taste in quilting cotton runs to pink, purple and flowers, so I had to convert a bandana into a mask for BF. It's less than ideal, but he's pleased not to be sporting a pink mask. I've been knitting dish cloths, and working still on the bonkers blanket. The edging is a dark charcoal color, and my old eyes have a hard time with it at night. Love the lamb basket, **GypsyGirl**! A bigger, deeper one would be a great yarn basket! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 19, 2020 13:46:00 GMT
Still plugging away at my shawl. I was down a few days this week as I cut my finger and it was just in a spot where woah crochet hurt. I've been back at it the past couple of days. I think I might break and scrapbook a bit today.  |
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Post by finsup on Apr 19, 2020 13:58:12 GMT
 hexies.heic (148.48 KB)Dang it, I'm still having trouble posting photos that aren't attachments. |
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Post by malibou on Apr 19, 2020 14:10:20 GMT
I wonder why they don't? They're such a massive seller I'm surprised they haven't cottoned on yet. You would be surprised at the difference in UK and US Aldi. I was a die hard Aldi shopper in the UK, but over here they’re terrible. We’ve had two new ones open in our area this winter and they’re both dire. Always empty, poor quality produce, limited variety of chilled food, random weekly specials dumped on shelves. It’s as though they have removed every aspect of why Aldi is so successful in the U.K. and replaced it with kwiksave. It’s dismal. I have not been impressed by Aldi here at all. It feels grubby and unorganized. This caused me to make the mistake of keeping away from Aldi on our 3 week trip to England last year. I won't make that mistake again. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 19, 2020 14:16:14 GMT
So pretty finsup all that yarn. Now we need to see what you're making with it. |
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Post by finsup on Apr 19, 2020 14:52:41 GMT
So pretty finsup all that yarn. Now we need to see what you're making with it. I'm trying but my iPad needs repair so I'm trying to post photos from my laptop and having such a hard time of it lol. Eventually it should become a Happy Little Treesl  |
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Post by gillyp on Apr 19, 2020 14:56:29 GMT
Maybe Aldi think there is no point in going into competition with places like Michaels and JoAnns in the US? (Assuming I am mentioning the right places?) We don't have places like that over here so maybe Aldi feel they can have a decent foot in the market UK wide?
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 19, 2020 15:00:35 GMT
So pretty finsup all that yarn. Now we need to see what you're making with it. I'm trying but my iPad needs repair so I'm trying to post photos from my laptop and having such a hard time of it lol. Eventually it should become a Happy Little Treesl View AttachmentThat is awesome! |
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Post by muggins on Apr 19, 2020 15:20:42 GMT
Maybe Aldi think there is no point in going into competition with places like Michaels and JoAnns in the US? (Assuming I am mentioning the right places?) We don't have places like that over here so maybe Aldi feel they can have a decent foot in the market UK wide? Possibly. One of the Aldis in my area has opened up directly opposite Costco, Meijer (huge grocery superstore), Joanns, and Target. So they’re definitely aware that they have competition for grocery sales from other well established retailers. But tbh I wouldn’t bother buying crafty bits and fabric from Aldi when I have access to Michaels and Joanns. And the stores are usually fairly empty. Much different to my local Aldi in Surrey where I often had to queue to park my car!! |
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Post by muggins on Apr 19, 2020 15:23:28 GMT
This is so lovely. I can’t knit or crochet but I’m tempted to buy that just to look at the colours! I can store it with all of my beautiful fabric that is too pretty to cut up!! Actually I might order it for DD who is crocheting like crazy during lockdown! |
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They are fantastic! 
Thanks for sharing.
