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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 7, 2021 12:54:48 GMT
What?? This is crazy talk. With so many yarn crafts patterns out there, surely there's something to challenge you?? You both knit and crochet. There's a ton of new things out there. I just feel that I'm not getting the same level of enjoyment out of it atm. I was just being silly. I totally get where you're coming from. Usually when this happens to me I switch gears and scrapbook pretty consistently for a while when I lose my crochet mojo. |
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Post by muggins on Apr 7, 2021 12:58:45 GMT
I've just got to Kitchener the toe of my sock and they're done  I made myself get on with them and I'm so glad they're finished. I'm not sure what to do next, I feel like I need a new hobby to challenge myself!
I’m exactly like that. I dip in and out of hobbies all the time. I have so many different things on the go, I’m always in the middle of something new! Since you’ve made a lot of fabric bags, would you be interested in developing that skill? I’ve made quite a lot and there are a ton of free patterns online. I really like YouTube tutorials from Oklaroots. She goes through every step really clearly. |
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Post by wellway on Apr 7, 2021 12:59:02 GMT
What?? This is crazy talk. With so many yarn crafts patterns out there, surely there's something to challenge you?? You both knit and crochet. There's a ton of new things out there. I just feel that I'm not getting the same level of enjoyment out of it atm. Sorry to hear that lainey. The saying, a change is as good as a rest, is very true. You know you have the skills to take it back up again at any time. Any thoughts about a new skill? Quilting? There is a website called sewhot that has a wide range of modern quilt patterns. Something might appeal. www.sewhot.co.uk/product-category/patterns/bytype/quiltpatterns/ |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2021 13:18:44 GMT
I've just got to Kitchener the toe of my sock and they're done I made myself get on with them and I'm so glad they're finished. I'm not sure what to do next, I feel like I need a new hobby to challenge myself!
I’m exactly like that. I dip in and out of hobbies all the time. I have so many different things on the go, I’m always in the middle of something new! Since you’ve made a lot of fabric bags, would you be interested in developing that skill? I’ve made quite a lot and there are a ton of free patterns online. I really like YouTube tutorials from Oklaroots. She goes through every step really clearly. I love Jess! She does explain things really well. I think what I need more than anything is some motivation. |
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Post by malibou on Apr 7, 2021 15:07:55 GMT
Oh muggins be still my heart. They are wonderful! Their clothes! Did you name them, or does your mom name them? I'm in the market for a daughter, just sayin'. Thank you. The pattern designer named them. Pere Hiver, Merry, and Florin Longfoot:) Those are perfect names! Are these from the same pattern maker you typically use? Luna Lapin is maybe the name. Are these hand or machine stitched? |
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Post by muggins on Apr 8, 2021 2:09:19 GMT
Thank you. The pattern designer named them. Pere Hiver, Merry, and Florin Longfoot:) Those are perfect names! Are these from the same pattern maker you typically use? Luna Lapin is maybe the name. Are these hand or machine stitched? Yes, they are the Festive Friends from CoolCrafting designed by Sarah Peel. They are slightly different as they are about 30% smaller than the other Luna characters, machine stitched in cotton fabric rather than hand stitched felt, and can stand up on their own. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 8, 2021 4:51:18 GMT
I’m exactly like that. I dip in and out of hobbies all the time. I have so many different things on the go, I’m always in the middle of something new! Since you’ve made a lot of fabric bags, would you be interested in developing that skill? I’ve made quite a lot and there are a ton of free patterns online. I really like YouTube tutorials from Oklaroots. She goes through every step really clearly. I love Jess! She does explain things really well. I think what I need more than anything is some motivation. What about you teaching crochet to others online or YouTube. You could charge money and use that to buy more yarn. |
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Post by JoP on Apr 8, 2021 5:58:40 GMT
Fabulous crafting everyone 🤩
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2021 10:09:38 GMT
My finished socks, I'm really pleased with them.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2021 10:10:56 GMT
I love Jess! She does explain things really well. I think what I need more than anything is some motivation. What about you teaching crochet to others online or YouTube. You could charge money and use that to buy more yarn. I honestly don't think I have the skill or originality to do that. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 8, 2021 10:56:31 GMT
Love your socks lainey I've finished part 1 of Waroo.  |
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Post by sueg on Apr 8, 2021 12:15:47 GMT
A pair of booties for one of DH’s young work colleagues, who is expecting her first baby early in May. These are so simple, and I can make a pair in a couple of evenings from sock leftovers, so they are a perfect quick gift.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2021 12:30:48 GMT
A pair of booties for one of DH’s young work colleagues, who is expecting her first baby early in May. These are so simple, and I can make a pair in a couple of evenings from sock leftovers, so they are a perfect quick gift. Those are just the cutest things ever! |
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Post by gillyp on Apr 8, 2021 12:35:14 GMT
I've always wanted to get involved in textile art and have plenty of supplies but need to buy some time from somewhere. There's a course running here www.textileartist.org/the-versatility-of-textile-collage/ that I'm tempted to subscribe to. It closes tomorrow so I need to make a decision. lainey , does this sort of thing interest you? Agh the links to the subscription page do not work. Anyone interested might need to go through their FB link via the link above. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 8, 2021 13:12:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2021 16:03:18 GMT
A pair of booties for one of DH’s young work colleagues, who is expecting her first baby early in May. These are so simple, and I can make a pair in a couple of evenings from sock leftovers, so they are a perfect quick gift. Oh my god, they're adorable. |
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Post by disneypal on Apr 8, 2021 18:45:35 GMT
A pair of booties for one of DH’s young work colleagues, who is expecting her first baby early in May. These are so simple, and I can make a pair in a couple of evenings from sock leftovers, so they are a perfect quick gift. So cute ! |
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 9, 2021 2:41:52 GMT
Ally’s quilt top is DONE.  Now to do the back. 132 8.25” squares. Of those, 28 will be pinwheels. The other 104 will be solids from the fabric on the front. I like to make things difficult. 😂   |
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Post by gillyp on Apr 9, 2021 10:18:42 GMT
I’m in a quandary. I started the Montana pocket wrap. I love the colours but I’m not so enamoured with the quality of base colour, the natural one. I feel it’s a bit heavy and the fact I’m carrying two colours behind some of the stitches makes it quite stiff. As it’s natural there are flecks and bobbles of yarn on it that looks good by itself but not with the smoothness of the colours. I’m thinking of frogging the whole lot and maybe making a vest with the natural. What would you do?  |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 9, 2021 10:38:36 GMT
seaexplore it looks amazing! All that work! Whew, girl! You've been busy. gillyp you want my honest opinion? I'm loathe to frog anything when I'm that far into a project. With that said, I don't think the natural color sets off the bright colors well.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 11:54:46 GMT
Ally’s quilt top is DONE. Now to do the back. 132 8.25” squares. Of those, 28 will be pinwheels. The other 104 will be solids from the fabric on the front. I like to make things difficult. 😂 View AttachmentView Attachment It's wonderful, look at all those beautifully matching points |
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 9, 2021 14:00:35 GMT
Ally’s quilt top is DONE. Now to do the back. 132 8.25” squares. Of those, 28 will be pinwheels. The other 104 will be solids from the fabric on the front. I like to make things difficult. 😂 View AttachmentView Attachment It's wonderful, look at all those beautifully matching points Thank you! Don’t look too closely! There are quite a few that aren’t perfectly matched up and it’s about .5” out of square. Lol |
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 9, 2021 14:02:54 GMT
I’m in a quandary. I started the Montana pocket wrap. I love the colours but I’m not so enamoured with the quality of base colour, the natural one. I feel it’s a bit heavy and the fact I’m carrying two colours behind some of the stitches makes it quite stiff. As it’s natural there are flecks and bobbles of yarn on it that looks good by itself but not with the smoothness of the colours. I’m thinking of frogging the whole lot and maybe making a vest with the natural. What would you do? The colors are beautiful individually but way too much of the white-ish color. It looked really “heavy”. Do you think it will come together more if you do more of it? If not and you don’t love it, frog it. |
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Post by scraphappy0501 on Apr 9, 2021 15:09:41 GMT
I’m in a quandary. I started the Montana pocket wrap. I love the colours but I’m not so enamoured with the quality of base colour, the natural one. I feel it’s a bit heavy and the fact I’m carrying two colours behind some of the stitches makes it quite stiff. As it’s natural there are flecks and bobbles of yarn on it that looks good by itself but not with the smoothness of the colours. I’m thinking of frogging the whole lot and maybe making a vest with the natural. What would you do? I think it looks beautiful, but if you're not happy with it, by all means frog it before you put much more work into it. I'm thinking a lighter neutral color might "lighten" up the look a little as well as a less-textured yarn. |
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Post by my3freaks on Apr 9, 2021 16:49:37 GMT
A pair of booties for one of DH’s young work colleagues, who is expecting her first baby early in May. These are so simple, and I can make a pair in a couple of evenings from sock leftovers, so they are a perfect quick gift. These are darling! My nephew and his wife are expecting their 2nd baby in August. I'm making a blanket, but I'd love to try to make a little pair of booties. I'll have to look and see if there are tutorials for crocheting them. I don't know how to knit. |
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Post by JoP on Apr 9, 2021 20:30:07 GMT
lainey has your yarn from WW arrived now?
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Post by JoP on Apr 9, 2021 20:31:45 GMT
I’m in a quandary. I started the Montana pocket wrap. I love the colours but I’m not so enamoured with the quality of base colour, the natural one. I feel it’s a bit heavy and the fact I’m carrying two colours behind some of the stitches makes it quite stiff. As it’s natural there are flecks and bobbles of yarn on it that looks good by itself but not with the smoothness of the colours. I’m thinking of frogging the whole lot and maybe making a vest with the natural. What would you do? if you’re not happy with it, then frog. I really hate saying that, but wish I’d done it with my Sacred Space when I didn’t like the mushroom shade |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 9, 2021 20:33:12 GMT
lainey has your yarn from WW arrived now? Yes, I'm curious too lainey. I've only received half my order. |
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Post by JoP on Apr 9, 2021 20:34:27 GMT
My very thoughtful friend, James, gave me this book yesterday as a gift. I'm three chapters in and I'm loving it.  I ordered this and it arrived yesterday |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 9, 2021 20:41:45 GMT
JoP I've had to look up the stitches she's referencing but the book is very good.
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I made myself get on with them and I'm so glad they're finished. I'm not sure what to do next, I feel like I need a new hobby to challenge myself!
Now to do the back. 132 8.25” squares. Of those, 28 will be pinwheels. The other 104 will be solids from the fabric on the front. I like to make things difficult. 😂
