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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 1, 2021 13:16:05 GMT
Can you believe it is August already? Where is this year going? 2020 seemed so slow. Like Groundhog Day. And I was able to get so many projects done last year. This year is moving way too fast and my mojo is all over the place. I still have a long ways to go on Whatchamacallit, the skull blanket, and I've still got a It's Shawl Good Cardigan 1/3 done and really no mojo to work on that one. I'm also involved in the scrapbook challenges this month. grammadee send the other crafts ladies over here. My biggest news is that I've hired a house cleaner. She will be over tomorrow for the first time. And while I'm not having her do anything in the craft room, I feel a bit like if my house is going to be clean that maybe I ought to organize my craft room too. So that's on my agenda for this month. There might more cleaning than crafting this month, who knows? What are your goals for this month? Do you set goals or are you more go with the flow like me and what gets done gets done? Is anyone starting anything new this month? |
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Post by wellway on Aug 1, 2021 13:41:38 GMT
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Post by Just T on Aug 1, 2021 14:03:28 GMT
My biggest news is that I've hired a house cleaner. That is so awesome! Enjoy your free time! I have started on my shawl with the yarn I bought when I was in Florida, but I haven't gotten far yet. |
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Post by Just T on Aug 1, 2021 14:05:46 GMT
As for my goals for the month--I don't have many. LOL I would like to find more time to work on my shawl.
The biggest thing I will be doing this month and in September is making small "calming jars" for kids. I need to make about 150 of them for a big work event in the middle of October.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 1, 2021 14:06:44 GMT
wellway thank you for that article. I have just started following him on Instagram. I love his medal cozy. I love that he said knitting was a part of his mindfulness practice as I believe crochet is a part of mine. Just T I cannot wait to see pics of your shawl. I think it is going to be fabulous.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 1, 2021 14:44:52 GMT
Yay to the house cleaner jeremysgirl! Good for you. I'm thinking about making a crocheted blanket for the bed. I've never thought I would use a crocheted blanket on the bed, but lately it's too warm for a duvet but not quite warm enough for just the duvet cover. It's rather a large undertaking for me at the moment - I feel reasonable sitting down surfing on the laptop, or watching TV, or reading, but if I stand up and try to do anything, I only last a few minutes before I get the sweats and wobbles. It's getting me down a bit. So here's a challenge for my lovely crafty friends. Our bedroom has cream walls, straw-coloured curtains and carpet, with a dark chocolate brown head-board. What colour scheme should I choose for the blanket/bed-spread? I've been drooling over Attic24 but the only ones I think would work is hydrangea or woodland. I adore the dune one too but I'm worried it might be too pink. What do you think, ladies? |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 1, 2021 14:48:55 GMT
Oh my goodness! I love it! Good for him. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 1, 2021 14:50:07 GMT
Yay to the house cleaner jeremysgirl! Good for you. I'm thinking about making a crocheted blanket for the bed. I've never thought I would use a crocheted blanket on the bed, but lately it's too warm for a duvet but not quite warm enough for just the duvet cover. It's rather a large undertaking for me at the moment - I feel reasonable sitting down surfing on the laptop, or watching TV, or reading, but if I stand up and try to do anything, I only last a few minutes before I get the sweats and wobbles. It's getting me down a bit. So here's a challenge for my lovely crafty friends. Our bedroom has cream walls, straw-coloured curtains and carpet, with a dark chocolate brown head-board. What colour scheme should I choose for the blanket/bed-spread? I've been drooling over Attic24 but the only ones I think would work is hydrangea or woodland. I adore the dune one too but I'm worried it might be too pink. What do you think, ladies? I love the idea of dune with your colors. If you are unsure about the pinks, substitute with other colors. I also love the idea of woodland but that might be a bigger pop of color than you want. I personally made woodland and I loved the colors in it. I think that blanket was one of Lucy's better color arrangements. Oh and I always sleep with a granny. My current granny is nearly 14 years old and has two holes in it. I've thought over and over about replacing it but I am specifically waiting until Jeremy is cool with redecorating the bedroom to choose my colors. So far, he likes the green walls and the lavender accents I've got going on in there. But I am tired of it at this point. I just hide my blanket under the quilt when I make the bed. |
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Post by wellway on Aug 1, 2021 15:09:15 GMT
Yay to the house cleaner jeremysgirl ! Good for you. I'm thinking about making a crocheted blanket for the bed. I've never thought I would use a crocheted blanket on the bed, but lately it's too warm for a duvet but not quite warm enough for just the duvet cover. It's rather a large undertaking for me at the moment - I feel reasonable sitting down surfing on the laptop, or watching TV, or reading, but if I stand up and try to do anything, I only last a few minutes before I get the sweats and wobbles. It's getting me down a bit. So here's a challenge for my lovely crafty friends. Our bedroom has cream walls, straw-coloured curtains and carpet, with a dark chocolate brown head-board. What colour scheme should I choose for the blanket/bed-spread? I've been drooling over Attic24 but the only ones I think would work is hydrangea or woodland. I adore the dune one too but I'm worried it might be too pink. What do you think, ladies? I've made the Dune and the Woodland blanket. I like both of them for different reasons, the Woodland is bright, I swapped out the mocha for walnut. The Dune is more subdued but while there is pink in it, it's not overly pink. To me the neutrals stand out more. Have a look at ravelry, and check out the colour combos that people have made for each of the blankets, you might see something that is just perfect. In fact you will see people use the same colours as the kit but have designed their own pattern. |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 1, 2021 15:59:52 GMT
Yay to the house cleaner jeremysgirl ! Good for you. I'm thinking about making a crocheted blanket for the bed. I've never thought I would use a crocheted blanket on the bed, but lately it's too warm for a duvet but not quite warm enough for just the duvet cover. It's rather a large undertaking for me at the moment - I feel reasonable sitting down surfing on the laptop, or watching TV, or reading, but if I stand up and try to do anything, I only last a few minutes before I get the sweats and wobbles. It's getting me down a bit. So here's a challenge for my lovely crafty friends. Our bedroom has cream walls, straw-coloured curtains and carpet, with a dark chocolate brown head-board. What colour scheme should I choose for the blanket/bed-spread? I've been drooling over Attic24 but the only ones I think would work is hydrangea or woodland. I adore the dune one too but I'm worried it might be too pink. What do you think, ladies? I've made the Dune and the Woodland blanket. I like both of them for different reasons, the Woodland is bright, I swapped out the mocha for walnut. The Dune is more subdued but while there is pink in it, it's not overly pink. To me the neutrals stand out more. Have a look at ravelry, and check out the colour combos that people have made for each of the blankets, you might see something that is just perfect. In fact you will see people use the same colours as the kit but have designed their own pattern. Yes, I've been drooling over them. Are you ( jeremysgirl too) on Ravelry? I have the same login there as I have here. Original.  |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 1, 2021 16:03:08 GMT
I've made the Dune and the Woodland blanket. I like both of them for different reasons, the Woodland is bright, I swapped out the mocha for walnut. The Dune is more subdued but while there is pink in it, it's not overly pink. To me the neutrals stand out more. Have a look at ravelry, and check out the colour combos that people have made for each of the blankets, you might see something that is just perfect. In fact you will see people use the same colours as the kit but have designed their own pattern. Yes, I've been drooling over them. Are you ( jeremysgirl too) on Ravelry? I have the same login there as I have here. Original. No I'm not. I'll pm you with my ravelry and Instagram name if you want to friend/ follow me. |
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Post by sueg on Aug 1, 2021 16:09:46 GMT
RedSquirrelUK - I have just friended you on Ravelry, so you will see my rav name.
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Post by seaexplore on Aug 1, 2021 16:13:29 GMT
I would LOVE to have a housekeeper. We had one before I had my oldest. It was magical.
I've been working on designing and cutting vinyl for school shirts for my middle school crew. We're going to press them this week as a team building activity. I'll share a picture of my in mine when it's done.
That diver! OMG! So cute. And he's showing it off to someone asking about it. LOVE!
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 1, 2021 16:14:10 GMT
Thanks ladies! If you don't see me for a while, I'll just be down the Ravelry rabbit hole...
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Post by sueg on Aug 1, 2021 16:17:02 GMT
jeremysgirl - can you also pm me your rav and insta names please.
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Post by JoP on Aug 1, 2021 16:55:03 GMT
sueg thanks for mentioning friending on Ravelry - how did not know you could do that 🙂
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Post by malibou on Aug 1, 2021 17:19:03 GMT
Yeah on the house keeper jeremysgirl. An investment you won't regret. During covid last year I was too nervous to keep my housekeeper on. When things cleared up some and my house was fully vaccinated, I called to see about her coming back, but she is fully booked and I'm sad. I know when something changes I'll be her first call. I hope it happens soon. I miss her and so does my house. Could Tom be any cuter sitting there knitting and show off his work. 😍 I like the dune colourway RedSquirrelUK could you use a different pink and make it work? Constantly wishing you to feel better as you get thru your treatment. How much more do you have? Just T what are calming jars? 150 of anything is quite a task. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2021 18:56:44 GMT
Hello everyone  My goal for this month is to finish a pair of socks, I've made a good start with the first one. I'm making the Mayura socks in neon orange yarn. I've had a horrible week after reacting badly to my second Covid shot  so I haven't done much of anything really. |
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Post by JoP on Aug 1, 2021 19:00:13 GMT
lainey I’m sorry you had a bad reaction to your second COVID shot. I hope you feel better soon 
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 1, 2021 19:09:44 GMT
I like the dune colourway RedSquirrelUK could you use a different pink and make it work? Constantly wishing you to feel better as you get thru your treatment. How much more do you have? Yes I need to think about tweaking the colour-ways. I can't decide which I prefer at the moment. All Attic24 is luscious. Thank you for your good wishes, my dear girl. Tomorrow marks my halfway point! Provided it doesn't get delayed again, that is. My liver showed a bit of damage at the last blood few tests so the first dose of drug cocktail #2, which was last Monday, was administered at 75% strength. I spiked a fever indicating another underlying infection (no idea where, because the chemo masks symptoms) on Thursday so they put me back on antibiotics again. My temperature is normal today for the first time, so that's good. The feak'n'weeble feeling will go soon. This whole thing isn't being easy! But it's a temporary inconvenience for long-term gain.  |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 1, 2021 19:11:08 GMT
sueg thanks for mentioning friending on Ravelry - how did not know you could do that 🙂 Are you on Ravelry? If you are, can you send me a request? |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 1, 2021 19:13:02 GMT
Hello everyone My goal for this month is to finish a pair of socks, I've made a good start with the first one. I'm making the Mayura socks in neon orange yarn. I've had a horrible week after reacting badly to my second Covid shot so I haven't done much of anything really. Hugs, honey. I can relate. Hopefully you'll be back to full strength quickly. Love the sock design, and neon orange will knock a few eyes out! |
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Post by JoP on Aug 1, 2021 19:13:23 GMT
sueg thanks for mentioning friending on Ravelry - how did not know you could do that 🙂 Are you on Ravelry? If you are, can you send me a request? I am, I’ve friended you - you should recognise me - if not I’ll pm you |
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Post by malibou on Aug 1, 2021 19:14:01 GMT
So sorry your getting your butt kicked by your second shot lainey. Hoping you feel better soon. Can't wait to see the neon orange socks. They will certainly brighten your day. |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 1, 2021 19:46:45 GMT
Are you on Ravelry? If you are, can you send me a request? I am, I’ve friended you - you should recognise me - if not I’ll pm you Got you!  |
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Post by JoP on Aug 1, 2021 20:20:29 GMT
I am, I’ve friended you - you should recognise me - if not I’ll pm you Got you! Yay 😁 |
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Post by Just T on Aug 1, 2021 20:52:51 GMT
So sorry your getting your butt kicked by your second shot lainey . Hoping you feel better soon. Can't wait to see the neon orange socks. They will certainly brighten your day. I love your socks, so I look forward to these. They sound fun. Doesn't everyone need a pair of neon orange socks? |
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Post by finsup on Aug 1, 2021 21:09:13 GMT
jeremysgirl, hiring a house cleaner was the best thing my husband and I ever did for each other. We don’t fight much, but with someone else to clean the house we REALLY don’t fight much. 😄 My crafting goal this month is to pick up crochet again. I’m a couple of weeks out from carpal tunnel surgery and feeling really good so I think I’m going to give it a try tonight. I’m feeling discouraged the last couple of weeks with pandemic fatigue and I could use the stress relief! For choosing colors for crochet projects, @redsquirreluk, and others, may I suggest checking out the Instagram account in_color_balance? They post the most gorgeous color palettes, not specifically crochet but I good inspiration.
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Post by rgibson on Aug 1, 2021 21:29:52 GMT
For choosing colors for crochet projects, @redsquirreluk, and others, may I suggest checking out the Instagram account in_color_balance? They post the most gorgeous color palettes, not specifically crochet but I good inspiration. I just checked out that instagram account and my goodness, it is full of beautiful colour combinations. Thanks for sharing it! |
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Post by Just T on Aug 1, 2021 21:41:45 GMT
what are calming jars? 150 of anything is quite a task. They are jars you fill with a little bit of glycerin and water, than you add glitter, sequins, etc. When you shake them gently, the glycerin causes the glitter and stuff inside to slowly settle to the bottom. Kind of like a snow globe. |
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My goal for this month is to finish a pair of socks, I've made a good start with the first one. I'm making the 
so I haven't done much of anything really. 
