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Post by finsup on May 2, 2019 1:17:03 GMT
I just finished this: I've never used all white thread, and I really like the simplicity of the look. Especially after all the vibrant colors in my project just before this one (posted about a week ago). I do wish I had added one thread thickness to the stitching on the bird, and reduced by one thread the steams and leaves. I think the bird would have stood out a little more. I just ordered 2 round walnut frames, one for this piece and a second for the other project i just mentioned. Once I get them framed I'll post them completed. My goals for this month are to make the spring Craftpod project. I can't recall who posted this in March's thread, thank you again I loved it it enough to order it right away...even though I had to pay shipping from the UK. SPRING CRAFTPODAnd, I plan on bringing this with me on vacation soon. I'm traveling alone, so I'll likely have some time in the evenings to work on it. PRETTY LITTLE SEATTLEYour embroidery is as beautiful as your photography!
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Post by JoP on May 2, 2019 5:37:39 GMT
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Post by wellway on May 2, 2019 6:34:14 GMT
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Post by wellway on May 2, 2019 6:39:02 GMT
wellway I’m desperate to buy and start the Dune blanket, but I’m currently doing a stash busting blanket for a friend’s son. I’m glad you’ve said it’s an easy pattern. I need to crochet faster - just one more row lol 😂 JoP it's a four row repeat, you only need to double check at the start of each row. The enclosed pattern is very good with not just the pattern and lots of colour photos but also a visual chart of the stitches and the stitches/shells needed for five blankets from baby to king size.
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Post by wellway on May 2, 2019 6:46:43 GMT
Happy May crafters! I have downloaded a pattern from Ravelry www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/readers-wrap-3 I think maybe jeremysgirl or JoP recommended it? I realised I was wrapping myself in a blanket in the evenings and this would be a practical stash buster. I’ve seen one I really liked in stripes with a fringe. I also have a Cathedral Window patchwork pin cushion I want to make to introduce me to my new sewing machine, which I thought I would be well acquainted with by now but . . . I spent a week in April rearranging the spare bedroom and I now have a desk and space to craft and sew on! It’s made such a difference. I haven’t stopped scrapping since and have done maybe 2 LOs a day. Unheard of for me as I am a snail when it comes to scrapping. I’ve had plenty of time to plan these, though, as they were of DS2’s wedding, nearly 11 years ago!! I’ll put 3 up, each is part of a DLO and they are quite simple. I've made that wrap, with one of the Aldi aran balls. It wasn't quite enough yarn to include the pockets but it's lovely to wrap around your shoulders while reading or crafting. Your new craft area sounds a great success, your layouts are fab. I need to get back to scrapbooking again. If only time stood still when you are crafting.
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Post by wellway on May 2, 2019 6:49:31 GMT
I just finished this: I've never used all white thread, and I really like the simplicity of the look. Especially after all the vibrant colors in my project just before this one (posted about a week ago). I do wish I had added one thread thickness to the stitching on the bird, and reduced by one thread the steams and leaves. I think the bird would have stood out a little more. I just ordered 2 round walnut frames, one for this piece and a second for the other project i just mentioned. Once I get them framed I'll post them completed. My goals for this month are to make the spring Craftpod project. I can't recall who posted this in March's thread, thank you again I loved it it enough to order it right away...even though I had to pay shipping from the UK. SPRING CRAFTPODAnd, I plan on bringing this with me on vacation soon. I'm traveling alone, so I'll likely have some time in the evenings to work on it. PRETTY LITTLE SEATTLEI love this so much, the colours, the image, the quality of the embroidery. Just lovely, I'm very partial to that shade of yellow, it's very close to the colour of my hallway.
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Post by wellway on May 2, 2019 6:58:10 GMT
I'd been waiting for the Eastern Jewels pack to come back in stock and it's finally on its way to me. And in the meantime I'm doing the Dune blanket also. I'd say we have similar crochet tastes! Oh, it's like a little present when a yarn pack turns up. Enjoy. It's a very satisfying project, my hints are, block and block using a cardboard octagon template. I used the back cover of a scrapbook pad. My other hint is deal with the yarn ends as you go along, I didn't and spent ages at the end on the task.
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Post by gillyp on May 2, 2019 7:30:14 GMT
Oh, it was yourself wellway! Thanks for the heads up regarding the yarn quantity. I definitely do want pockets. jeremysgirl I’m not sure about colours yet. Possibly blues and greys or oranges and greys. Or I might be a maverick and just pull out a different, random colour from time to time and have it totally mixed up, if I can by pass the gene that makes me need everything in order. It’s probably something I would only wear at home so colours don’t have to co-ordinate with anything else.
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Post by KelleeM on May 2, 2019 8:04:15 GMT
I miss chatting with you all. I haven’t crocheted since I started scrapbooking again a year ago. Since gillyp shared hers I’ll share my latest project...I used one paper pack and cut it up, adding card stock, and made 8 layouts. It was a fun and efficient way to use a collection. I started with this and 8 sheets of card stock And made these 12 x 12 layouts this is was all inspired by Simple Cut Creations on YouTube.
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Post by gillyp on May 2, 2019 10:08:15 GMT
They are lovely KelleeM and your DGD is just the cutest thing! How do you get so many pics in one post please?
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on May 2, 2019 13:01:32 GMT
I just finished this: I've never used all white thread, and I really like the simplicity of the look. Especially after all the vibrant colors in my project just before this one (posted about a week ago). I do wish I had added one thread thickness to the stitching on the bird, and reduced by one thread the steams and leaves. I think the bird would have stood out a little more. I just ordered 2 round walnut frames, one for this piece and a second for the other project i just mentioned. Once I get them framed I'll post them completed. My goals for this month are to make the spring Craftpod project. I can't recall who posted this in March's thread, thank you again I loved it it enough to order it right away...even though I had to pay shipping from the UK. SPRING CRAFTPODAnd, I plan on bringing this with me on vacation soon. I'm traveling alone, so I'll likely have some time in the evenings to work on it. PRETTY LITTLE SEATTLE That is just exquisite.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on May 2, 2019 14:07:27 GMT
gillyp - It's so nice to have a dedicated craft space. Love your layouts! I have always preferred the simple ones. MichyM - Another gorgeous finish! I've never worked in a single color before but the idea is appealing because of the simplicity. Your Seattle project will be nice. KelleeM - Very creative to get that many different layouts from one paper pack. All these layouts are inspiring me for the INSD this weekend. Need to get busy pulling out my partially finished scrapbooks and supplies. Still working on the quilt tops. Hit a snag with my star quilt as I came up about a 1/2 yard short for the borders around the quilt. Found some online last night and have it ordered, hoping that it will match enough to work. Last night I did get all the fat quarters pressed for the Stars & Stripes quilt. I still need to order some backing for the star quilt.
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Post by KelleeM on May 2, 2019 14:08:22 GMT
They are lovely KelleeM and your DGD is just the cutest thing! How do you get so many pics in one post please? I use a free app called Collageable and put 4 photos together there then posted 3 separate photos using Tapatalk.
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Post by mikklynn on May 2, 2019 15:11:38 GMT
Thank you JoP . It was good to put the project in time out for a while. I was able to work on the Woodland. I set it on my coffee table last night. Here's the current status. Ha ha! You could have left the mistake in - I don't think they would care.
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Post by flute4peace on May 2, 2019 18:20:00 GMT
Happy May! I put my Buddha shawl in time out for a good while. Today I am home sick so I pulled it out to work on while I listened to the Senate hearings. I'm finally back to the place where I found the mistake. Yay, me! So I'm about halfway through. I want to get this done this month. What's everyone else's crafty goals for May? Yahooo!!! This is always my favorite thread and I couldn't find it on my phone - glad I checked again on my laptop (that phone is hard to see). I'm so happy that you found your error! Such a feeling of relief and, if you're anything like me, maybe a bit of humor at yourself mixed in. I'm working on a project like that right now too. I think I've done more ripping out than I have putting in lol. My goals for May are to get the next panel done on my son's wedding gift afghan, and to work on my ... wait for it ... KNITTING!!!! Yep I finally learned to knit. Just as with crocheting, I just had to have the right teacher. But man it is still kicking my butt, just because I'm not as familiar with it and what the stitches should look like. My teacher tells me I'm in 2nd semester Kindergarten, and it's only been a couple of weeks (but really only about one week worth of days I've worked on it), so I guess I'm doing alright. I've made 5 dishcloths thus far and am working on another one that uses a little more complicated of a stitch pattern. Whoot! I can't wait to see everyone's progress pictures!!
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Post by flute4peace on May 2, 2019 18:22:39 GMT
Last final was this morning. Not sure what I want to do first: knit, get a few canvases ready, bake, or read. NAP!!!
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Post by flute4peace on May 2, 2019 18:25:38 GMT
gillyp I do love that wrap. What color are you thinking? MichyM I am loving the white on the colored cloth. That came out wonderful. @shelldpea you will love Hobby Lobby. Their I Love This Yarn is wonderful for nice thick afghans. I use a 6 mm hook with it. I know you prefer a thicker yarn. Plus the amount of colors in that line is awesome. That's what I plan to use for the granny I posted above. I can not use that yarn without saying it's name repeatedly - because it's true lol
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Post by slicksister on May 3, 2019 1:33:27 GMT
I just finished this: I've never used all white thread, and I really like the simplicity of the look. Especially after all the vibrant colors in my project just before this one (posted about a week ago). I do wish I had added one thread thickness to the stitching on the bird, and reduced by one thread the steams and leaves. I think the bird would have stood out a little more. I just ordered 2 round walnut frames, one for this piece and a second for the other project i just mentioned. Once I get them framed I'll post them completed. My goals for this month are to make the spring Craftpod project. I can't recall who posted this in March's thread, thank you again I loved it it enough to order it right away...even though I had to pay shipping from the UK. SPRING CRAFTPODAnd, I plan on bringing this with me on vacation soon. I'm traveling alone, so I'll likely have some time in the evenings to work on it. PRETTY LITTLE SEATTLEThis is everything! So gorgeous!!!
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Post by slicksister on May 3, 2019 1:53:03 GMT
Here's more progress on my horse quilt. Now to add scrappy borders.
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Post by gillyp on May 4, 2019 11:16:56 GMT
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Post by gillyp on May 4, 2019 11:19:48 GMT
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Post by jeremysgirl on May 4, 2019 14:07:10 GMT
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Post by candleangie on May 4, 2019 15:26:09 GMT
Holy cow (er...horse?) slicksister that’s super cute!! My May goal is to finally get my blog up and running, and not die from the craziness of my work schedule this month....lol.(three sales running simultaneously, inventory prep, a buying trip to quilt market, with a quilt club meeting thrown in the day I get back. .....it’ll be fine. 😰) I’m starting with some disappearing block patterns and I’ve nearly got the first one finished and written up. Next up is another disappearing block. This one is cool and kind of unexpected..... With an alternate layout....
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Post by trollie on May 4, 2019 17:31:36 GMT
JoP I am thinking it is black. That's what I plan to use. The scrapbook board has me thinking I need an Ott light. I think it will help with crocheting dark colors, as well as scrapbooking. I wear a head lamp to work with black yarn! I look ridiculous but I needed something closer than a lamp. Post a pic....pretty please!!
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Post by MichyM on May 4, 2019 17:38:28 GMT
Here's more progress on my horse quilt. Now to add scrappy borders. Oh my gosh. I like This so much. And I’m not even a horse girl!
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on May 4, 2019 20:03:46 GMT
Here's more progress on my horse quilt. Now to add scrappy borders. Adorable! I really like how all the horses are typical colors - until you get to that one purple/blue on on the bottom row! DD would have loved this when she was younger.
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Post by candleangie on May 5, 2019 2:05:48 GMT
TaDa!! Just needs quilted and bound. Black binding, I think?
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Post by mikklynn on May 5, 2019 12:14:36 GMT
They are lovely KelleeM and your DGD is just the cutest thing! How do you get so many pics in one post please? I agree with everything she said!
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Post by mikklynn on May 5, 2019 12:16:34 GMT
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Post by roundtwo on May 5, 2019 15:26:10 GMT
I love your quilt - what a cute panel! I would try the grey for the binding otherwise I think you'll get a stop and go look to the quilt. Although that may be what you want too.
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