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Post by phoenixcov on Mar 12, 2017 15:46:39 GMT
Made this storage for new braids and ribbon trims just bought for my mini making. The container is a large empty yogurt container with a handle. I hand sewed a lining and decorated simply with braid and ribbons. All recycled and made in a spare hour waiting for dinner to cook. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2017 16:47:13 GMT
Nothing else to do on this snowy Tuesday, so working on my baby blanket!  Here's a close up of the stitches:  What is everyone else working on today? |
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Post by KelleeM on Mar 14, 2017 19:13:34 GMT
I spent most of my snow day finishing this!  I couldn't put it on the floor for a photo and this was the best I could do on my bed. Not perfect by a long shot but it's done!! |
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Post by phoenixcov on Mar 14, 2017 19:34:05 GMT
kelleem your blanket is lovely, you must be so pleased with it.
Is your blanket for snuggling under or for display only?
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Post by KelleeM on Mar 14, 2017 19:48:32 GMT
kelleem your blanket is lovely, you must be so pleased with it. Is your blanket for snuggling under or for display only? That's up for debate. Right now it's getting packed away until November. It may end up for display...there are about 765345 billion ends that are woven in and I'd hate to have to wash it. |
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Post by disneypal on Mar 14, 2017 21:38:35 GMT
KelleeM - that looks great! So happy for you that you finished. Beautiful!
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Post by KelleeM on Mar 14, 2017 21:45:51 GMT
KelleeM - that looks great! So happy for you that you finished. Beautiful! Thanks! I'm happy to have it done. Now I'm thinking about what to do next!!! |
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Post by pjaye on Mar 15, 2017 0:08:04 GMT
Well the Hygge is no more 
I frogged it all. Then I started on the Sunday shawl, I got as far as the end of the plain part of the pattern and realised it still barely reached my elbows...and I wanted it at least fingertip length, which meant I was going to have to do a lot more rows than the pattern...but then the base would have so many stitches that I wouldn't have enough of the Catona yarn to do the coloured edges. So after crocheting 8 balls - I frogged it all again!
Version 3 is now the "Sunday Hygge" I am using the same stitch pattern as the Sunday shawl, but doing it in a wrap style like the Hygge and will do the coloured part on both ends. That's a lot more practical as each end is only 72 stitches across whereas the shawl style would have ended up close to 500 stitches along the bottom edge. I think I'm happily on the right track with this now.
Just happened across this and thought it might be good with the Whirl... tunic topThat is pretty. My order hasn't arrived yet, but people have started posting photos of the different Whirls as they get delivered...and it looks even better than the website photos so now I'm very excited to get mine. I'm thinking of doing something like this RuanaI spent most of my snow day finishing this!
That's so cute! I'm sure your Christmas visitors will love that for many years to come.
Have you seen the new Attic 24 "Hydrangea" pattern? She's only posting a few preview pictures so far but I like the colours (includes the 2 new Stylecraft Special DK colours). pattern will be available in April. 
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Post by oaksong on Mar 15, 2017 2:43:34 GMT
I just joined a knitting group, and am knitting for the first time in probably 25 years. I'm making a hat. It's exciting to be knitting again, since I've been more involved with scrapbooking and papercrafting. Needle and fabric arts are my first love. Everyone's projects are beautiful!
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Post by flute4peace on Mar 15, 2017 3:14:45 GMT
KelleeM - that looks great! So happy for you that you finished. Beautiful! Thanks! I'm happy to have it done. Now I'm thinking about what to do next!!! Whhaat??? You waited until one project was done before you planned the next one? |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Mar 15, 2017 11:13:26 GMT
I spent most of my snow day finishing this! I couldn't put it on the floor for a photo and this was the best I could do on my bed. Not perfect by a long shot but it's done!! LOVE this! Well done you! |
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Post by gillyp on Mar 15, 2017 11:20:26 GMT
Aw, pjaye I'm sorry you have had so much hassle. Hopefully you will end up with something you really enjoy. KelleeM your blanket is fabulous. What a great thing to use each Christmas. I'm loving seeing everyone's different crafts. I've finished the next section of my Hygge. I might tweak it once the centre panel is done as it may look silly but for now it makes me smile. I designed cross stitch patterns for myself years ago but I found this really difficult, probably because the stitches are so big. ETA, I should have said the original pattern was 3 'flowers' and I chose to do my own design in this section. |
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Post by disneypal on Mar 15, 2017 13:42:17 GMT
gillyp - the Hygge is looking so nice! I am currently working on what I like to call an "unintentional baby blanket". As I mentioned earlier in this thread, a designer asked me to make a ski hat to post on her website, as a result, I had a lot of baby yarn left over. A friend's daughter is having a baby in August so I thought I would make her a baby blanket with the left over yarn. I had planned to start a knitted shawl for my mom but have unintentionally found myself making a baby blanket that I hadn't really planned. I'm not using a pattern per se...just making simple granny squares. Here is so far. 
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Post by AngieJoy on Mar 17, 2017 3:01:11 GMT
Block 2 of Midas blockheads is out!  I'm headed to my mom's tomorrow to finish up the windmills...yay! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2017 1:18:52 GMT
VENT:
You know that voice in you head? The one that tells you don't cut that fabric that size?
I didn't listen to that voice, and cut out four blocks the wrong size. Too small. I had to go buy more fabric. And why could this have not been the cheap fabric!
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Post by JoP on Mar 20, 2017 10:38:16 GMT
  f Cosy stripe finished - I think it's ok for a first attempt but still not sure about the colours Oops I should've pressed the cosy stripe before taking the photo 🙄🤣 |
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Post by AngieJoy on Mar 20, 2017 14:28:44 GMT
VENT: You know that voice in you head? The one that tells you don't cut that fabric that size? I didn't listen to that voice, and cut out four blocks the wrong size. Too small. I had to go buy more fabric. And why could this have not been the cheap fabric! Awwwwww bummer!! One if my customers has a shirt that says "Measure twice, Cut once, Swear twice, Go back to the fabric shop" |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2017 14:30:17 GMT
f Cosy stripe finished - I think it's ok for a first attempt but still not sure about the colours Oops I should've pressed the cosy stripe before taking the photo 🙄🤣 I love the colors! Very Eastery! |
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Post by jennyap on Mar 20, 2017 14:40:24 GMT
f Cosy stripe finished - I think it's ok for a first attempt but still not sure about the colours Oops I should've pressed the cosy stripe before taking the photo 🙄🤣 I love the colors! Very Eastery! They are! JoP you did a great job for a first attempt, your stitches look lovely and neat. Are you going to add a border or is that a step too far?  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2017 15:08:38 GMT
Cosy stripe finished - I think it's ok for a first attempt but still not sure about the colours It's lovely and the colours are very Spring like  |
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Post by JoP on Mar 20, 2017 18:12:50 GMT
I love the colors! Very Eastery! They are! JoP you did a great job for a first attempt, your stitches look lovely and neat. Are you going to add a border or is that a step too far? Thanks for the comments Border a step too far at the moment me thinks - I can add one later 😊 Thanks lainey @jigglypuff and jennyap |
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Post by gillyp on Mar 20, 2017 23:53:12 GMT
I really like your Cosy Stripe JoP. The colours remind me of something but I can't think what! I really like them together. Oh dear, @megmc. |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Mar 21, 2017 1:33:52 GMT
Beautiful work ladies. Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful creations.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2017 13:54:53 GMT
Finally finished my grandson's blanket! It measures 33 1/2" x 33 1/2". I thought it'd be bigger. It also doesn't seem to be the same measurement on one end to the other. I know my edges were even though, so I don't get it. Oh well. It's done! Will be working on a matching hat and booties, hopefully!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2017 21:20:29 GMT
 This is my lessons piece. Buy triple the fabric with a pattern Listen to the voice in your head that says don't cut. It is easier to use a pattern |
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Post by flute4peace on Mar 25, 2017 5:51:30 GMT
View AttachmentThis is my lessons piece. Buy triple the fabric with a pattern Listen to the voice in your head that says don't cut. It is easier to use a pattern Oh beautiful! |
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Post by disneypal on Mar 27, 2017 1:25:54 GMT
Since April the Giraffe's baby is taking its sweet time getting here...I decided to make my own baby giraffe...maybe it will encourage the baby to get a move along a little faster.  |
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Post by jennyap on Mar 27, 2017 21:15:24 GMT
I made an octopus for my baby nephew (first attempt at anything like this).  |
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Post by disneypal on Mar 27, 2017 21:45:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2017 1:41:47 GMT
Just in time for the end if the month. I knitted this on 2 inch dowels, out of yarn that I made of no pill fleece. Attachments:
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