ashley
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Post by ashley on Dec 17, 2018 16:39:36 GMT
I cut two more cards last night and glittered them today. I’m like 80% happy with them. They do look a little nicer / more legible in person (glitter is hard to photograph!).
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Post by phoenixcov on Dec 17, 2018 19:44:06 GMT
I have spent ages today trying to find a new sewing box. I have one of those wooden ones like a stool that stays in craft room but the one I am replacing is more portable, so when I am laid up in bed I can take it with me. Thought it would be easy, ha, how wrong could I be? I looked at new ordinary ones like the one I was replacing. Didn`t like any of the patterns and everything looked either the same as each other or a ridiculous price. Not going to pay over £50 for a box thank you very much. .Then saw retro designs like my Mum had in the 60s, you might know the ones I mean, woven wood or more usual woven plastic, some were a nice shape as well. Liked some of them but no tray included or they were in a really bad condition. Moved on from Amazon to Etsy. Everything I liked on Etsy was from the USA so you can imagine the postage, more than the item in most cases.. I took my old box to bits and re-covered it, still not happy and just about ready to pout and sulk now. I never knew I was a fussy puss before today. What kind of sewing box do you have craft peas?
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RedSquirrelUK
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Location: The UK's beautiful West Country
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Dec 17, 2018 20:13:31 GMT
I finally finished the reading pillows for my grandchildren for Christmas. Each pillow has a pocket to hold a book and a handle to carry it around. We'll be filling each pillow with a new book, activity book, treat and small flashlight before wrapping them up. Now I can get back to quilting!
What a fabulous present, and all so beautiful!
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Post by Patter on Dec 17, 2018 20:19:14 GMT
phoenixcov , not sure if this would work for you or if you can get it but I recently purchased this one, and LOVE it. I have taken it on several trips and also travels well around the house. There are 3 storage places in this one box. Lots of room too. See other pictures below. Looks like we can only post two at once now. Weird.
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RedSquirrelUK
Drama Llama
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Location: The UK's beautiful West Country
Aug 2, 2014 13:03:45 GMT
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Dec 17, 2018 20:20:08 GMT
I have spent ages today trying to find a new sewing box. I have one of those wooden ones like a stool that stays in craft room but the one I am replacing is more portable, so when I am laid up in bed I can take it with me. Thought it would be easy, ha, how wrong could I be? I looked at new ordinary ones like the one I was replacing. Didn`t like any of the patterns and everything looked either the same as each other or a ridiculous price. Not going to pay over £50 for a box thank you very much. .Then saw retro designs like my Mum had in the 60s, you might know the ones I mean, woven wood or more usual woven plastic, some were a nice shape as well. Liked some of them but no tray included or they were in a really bad condition. Moved on from Amazon to Etsy. Everything I liked on Etsy was from the USA so you can imagine the postage, more than the item in most cases.. I took my old box to bits and re-covered it, still not happy and just about ready to pout and sulk now. I never knew I was a fussy puss before today. What kind of sewing box do you have craft peas?
My basics (pins, needle book, scissors, thimble, thread cutter, black/white/brown thread, woven multi thread, tape measure) are in an old ointment pot with a screw lid. The rest (buttons, elastic, Wundaweb, zips, all the other thread colours) are in a repurposed toiletries bag. Fabric lives downstairs in an old chest of drawers. I have DH's Gran's old wooden fold-out sewing box on legs too. I probably ought to clear it out and put my own things in it, but I don't believe it's big enough for all my stuff. Years ago now I bought my Mum one of those old-fashioned boxes with a handle and a lid, covered in what looked like tapestry fabric. She loved it. Can't get them these days though
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Post by Patter on Dec 17, 2018 20:20:45 GMT
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Post by phoenixcov on Dec 17, 2018 20:49:00 GMT
Thanks Patter, I do have a few Art Bins for other projects like Fimo, silk painting and Silver clay stuff. I just like the more traditional sewing box I guess. You look very organised with your storage boxes. RedSquirrel the old fashioned box with a lid and handle is exactly what I have now and what I have seen by the hundreds (or so it seems) on Amazon. Like you, I can`t fit everything into one place. Like the sound of your Grans box. My Gran had a lovely round side table for sewing but she had so many doilies and knick knacks on it that she could never get to the sewing stuff. Kind of defeated the object of good storage really.
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Post by teri on Dec 17, 2018 21:43:34 GMT
There is a FREE scarf tutorial going on right now that seems to be pretty popular. I have made about 15 of them already. Basically its an infinity scarf with a hidden pocket. www.patternsforpirates.com/zipper-scarf-tutorial/and here is a barrage of things I've made, but maybe not posted due to waiting on patterns to be released sorry sideways... wont let me fix Used a large oversize tshirt for front panel only - made into Raglan carshow shirt using a panel (Husband's car is the Red Chevelle) George and Ginger December Dress and Tunic Made for mermaids Jaime poncho
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Post by JoP on Dec 18, 2018 11:37:07 GMT
Loving everyone’s crafting - 😍🥰
I’ve finally finished my blanket 10 days later than I’d hoped, but at least it is finished a week before Christmas 🎄🚗
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Post by gillyp on Dec 18, 2018 13:16:46 GMT
Fabulous JoP! It looks great. Are you going to do the cushion cover too?
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Post by JoP on Dec 18, 2018 13:37:00 GMT
Fabulous JoP ! It looks great. Are you going to do the cushion cover too? Thank you. Maybe for next year gillyp - not enough time left this year 😄
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2018 13:51:42 GMT
Loving everyone’s crafting - 😍🥰 I’ve finally finished my blanket 10 days later than I’d hoped, but at least it is finished a week before Christmas 🎄🚗 It's fabulous
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2018 13:54:34 GMT
teri everything is gorgeous as always.
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Post by phoenixcov on Dec 18, 2018 15:31:20 GMT
Love your blanket PascoePea. Who gets to snuggle under it this Christmas?
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 18, 2018 15:38:18 GMT
I have spent ages today trying to find a new sewing box. I have one of those wooden ones like a stool that stays in craft room but the one I am replacing is more portable, so when I am laid up in bed I can take it with me. Thought it would be easy, ha, how wrong could I be? I looked at new ordinary ones like the one I was replacing. Didn`t like any of the patterns and everything looked either the same as each other or a ridiculous price. Not going to pay over £50 for a box thank you very much. .Then saw retro designs like my Mum had in the 60s, you might know the ones I mean, woven wood or more usual woven plastic, some were a nice shape as well. Liked some of them but no tray included or they were in a really bad condition. Moved on from Amazon to Etsy. Everything I liked on Etsy was from the USA so you can imagine the postage, more than the item in most cases.. I took my old box to bits and re-covered it, still not happy and just about ready to pout and sulk now. I never knew I was a fussy puss before today. What kind of sewing box do you have craft peas?
I need a new one too. Mine is easily 20 years old and when I picked it up last time, the handle fell apart and the whole box crashed to the ground. My DH saw this happen, so I was kind of hoping he would tuck it in as a possible Christmas gift idea. I've been holding out, waiting to see if Christmas brings me a new one.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 18, 2018 15:44:14 GMT
teri, I am loving those printed pants! I am sitting here at work today just freezing. Yesterday I was sweating so I dressed lighter and now I'm cold. I am feeling like I need to make a nice shawl for myself to just keep at my desk because the temp is so unstable. I try looking at Ravelry but I just feel like I get lost down the rabbit hole there. I want to make all the things!
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Post by nysparkle on Dec 18, 2018 15:51:50 GMT
Click on the Reply button at the top of the thread, not the quick reply button. Then click add attachment and choose the image you want to post. Thank you as I needed this info too! I'm working on two snowman scarfs for my grand-dds for Christmas. I'll post a photo when done. I enjoy reading about your projects. TFS peas!
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Post by lisae on Dec 18, 2018 15:55:55 GMT
For a gift swap, I decorated a plain box with mixed media supplies and bookpaper. Inside the box I put a cloth bags and $1 coins as my gift rather than doing a gift card. It went over well. Here's the box and there is a video on my blog for the process: decorative box proces
ETA: I fixed the video so it plays now. I'd forgotten to set it to public.
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Post by jennyap on Dec 18, 2018 16:02:51 GMT
teri all fabulous as always. I particularly like the yellow top - the colour looks positively wonderful on you. JoP hurrah for a finished blanket! your choice of sky colour was spot on IMO
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2018 16:20:46 GMT
I'm wearing my Sunday shawl atm, it's lovely and warm. The pattern is easy, works up really quickly and you can use any yarn you fancy.
I also love this one (I wore it every day last week!) Shawl I made mine in a cotton/acrylic blend and it's gorgeous. It's a big shawl so there's plenty to snuggle in
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Post by JoP on Dec 18, 2018 17:50:44 GMT
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 18, 2018 18:26:06 GMT
I'm wearing my Sunday shawl atm, it's lovely and warm. The pattern is easy, works up really quickly and you can use any yarn you fancy.
I also love this one (I wore it every day last week!) Shawl I made mine in a cotton/acrylic blend and it's gorgeous. It's a big shawl so there's plenty to snuggle in Both are very lovely. THank you for sharing. Those are just what I want. Something big and cozy.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2018 18:31:20 GMT
I remembered about this one as well, it looks so cosy Tea House Wrap It's on my to make list for next year.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 18, 2018 18:34:12 GMT
I remembered about this one as well, it looks so cosy Tea House Wrap It's on my to make list for next year. I'm glad you shared because that's my favorite one of all! Just stunning!
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Dec 18, 2018 19:00:46 GMT
I remembered about this one as well, it looks so cosy Tea House Wrap It's on my to make list for next year. Another reason why I need a new hobby! This is lovely. My eldest daughter would adore it
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wellway
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Jun 25, 2014 20:50:09 GMT
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Post by wellway on Dec 18, 2018 20:11:41 GMT
Woolwarehouse sent me an e-mail about reflective yarn. The link shows the look. Has anyone used this yarn, if so what were your impressions? www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/blog/hats/
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Post by shelledpea on Dec 18, 2018 21:08:22 GMT
I finally finished the Crochet Crowd Study of Texture afghan. My d@mn arthritis really made it difficult to finish, but I finally did. The original pattern makes a square afghan, but when I got to that point, DH told me he thought a square afghan was a bad idea. Normally, I wouldn't even have asked his opinion (lol), but since he might be the one who uses this one most, I added extra rows of basketweave on each end to make it rectangular. It's very warm and cuddly. And I'm so glad I'm done.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 18, 2018 21:17:22 GMT
shelledpea, that is so fantastic I can't even describe how awesome I think it is. The ombre colors show off the textures perfectly.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2018 21:18:12 GMT
I finally finished the Crochet Crowd Study of Texture afghan. My d@mn arthritis really made it difficult to finish, but I finally did. The original pattern makes a square afghan, but when I got to that point, DH told me he thought a square afghan was a bad idea. Normally, I wouldn't even have asked his opinion (lol), but since he might be the one who uses this one most, I added extra rows of basketweave on each end to make it rectangular. It's very warm and cuddly. And I'm so glad I'm done.
It's beautiful.
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Post by Patter on Dec 18, 2018 21:36:07 GMT
I finally finished the Crochet Crowd Study of Texture afghan. My d@mn arthritis really made it difficult to finish, but I finally did. The original pattern makes a square afghan, but when I got to that point, DH told me he thought a square afghan was a bad idea. Normally, I wouldn't even have asked his opinion (lol), but since he might be the one who uses this one most, I added extra rows of basketweave on each end to make it rectangular. It's very warm and cuddly. And I'm so glad I'm done.
That turned out AWESOME. I LOVE the extra rows you added. Really looks awesome!
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