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Post by mikklynn on May 22, 2019 15:13:44 GMT
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on May 23, 2019 4:40:59 GMT
I finally had some time today to start putting the Stars & Stripes quilt top together. It has gone very quickly so I'm happy about that. Tomorrow I will add the white border around the edges and piece the backing, then it will be ready to drop off to be quilted. DD was over and really likes this one. She and DH are thrilled that it's for us and not a gift like so many of the quilts are.
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Post by jeremysgirl on May 23, 2019 12:14:21 GMT
We fly home on Sunday, I'm equal parts excited and terrified, actually no, I'm mostly terrified! Don't be nervous. After a few days, you will sigh with relief that you are finally home. **GypsyGirl** that quilt top is awesome! And yes, I know how good it feels sometimes to just keep something for yourself. I went to craft night last night and I just had an urge to work on my It's Shawl Good Cardigan. The Buddha is halfway, but I haven't had the brain power to count so I haven't picked it up in a couple of weeks. I've been mostly working on the Woodland afghan. But last night I got out this one and I had a nice time.
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wellway
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Post by wellway on May 24, 2019 6:12:37 GMT
I am working on the Dune blanket, was happy with my progress until I laid it out to have a look and realised I had messed up at the edges, aggh. I had put the project down for a week, started it up again on the wrong row of the repeat and managed to step in a half shell on either side. Well, I couldn't live with that so back 18 colour changes I went. I am now going to be counting the numbers of shells more frequently. More haste, less speed.
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sueg
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Post by sueg on May 24, 2019 7:54:07 GMT
I finished this little cardigan for my granddaughter on Monday, before I flew back to Germany on Tuesday. I bought the yarn over Easter when I was visiting my younger son in Canberra. He took me to a local market, and I somehow managed to find the only stall selling wool! After telling me that I had to promise to tell DH that DS told me NOT to buy more yarn, he then pointed out the buttons, and how they would match the yarn nicely.
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Post by mikklynn on May 24, 2019 15:44:57 GMT
I finished this little cardigan for my granddaughter on Monday, before I flew back to Germany on Tuesday. I bought the yarn over Easter when I was visiting my younger son in Canberra. He took me to a local market, and I somehow managed to find the only stall selling wool! After telling me that I had to promise to tell DH that DS told me NOT to buy more yarn, he then pointed out the buttons, and how they would match the yarn nicely. That is the sweetest little sweater! The buttons are perfect.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on May 24, 2019 20:27:49 GMT
I finished this little cardigan for my granddaughter on Monday, before I flew back to Germany on Tuesday. I bought the yarn over Easter when I was visiting my younger son in Canberra. He took me to a local market, and I somehow managed to find the only stall selling wool! After telling me that I had to promise to tell DH that DS told me NOT to buy more yarn, he then pointed out the buttons, and how they would match the yarn nicely. That's adorable and yes, the buttons are perfect. Aw!
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Post by marysue63 on May 24, 2019 20:45:37 GMT
I made this for my daughter's HS graduation. Attachments:
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Post by shelledpea on May 28, 2019 1:44:52 GMT
Finally stopped raining around here long enough that I could get a picture of my Dune Ripple afghan. I used all of Lucy's color choices save two...switched Camel for Cream and Cloud Blue for the new Cornish blue. I've decided I like DK weight yarn best of all, not too tiny, not too thick.
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Post by candleangie on May 28, 2019 4:30:00 GMT
My crafting was rudely interrupted today when I....um....may or may not have run my machine dry without realizing it. It nearly seized. My husband is a hero. 🥰🥰
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Post by malibou on May 28, 2019 6:49:30 GMT
candleangie that machine is adorable. Is that what you made all of those fabulous costumes with? Damn, your dh is a yummer.
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Post by candleangie on May 28, 2019 15:40:19 GMT
candleangie that machine is adorable. Is that what you made all of those fabulous costumes with? Damn, your dh is a yummer. Mostly, and YES he is! 🥰😂 Actually, the lions share of the costumes where sewn on a little Janome because it’s more portable. The pink machine weighs as much as my car. Lol
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on May 28, 2019 16:47:15 GMT
My crafting was rudely interrupted today when I....um....may or may not have run my machine dry without realizing it. It nearly seized. My husband is a hero. 🥰🥰 Oooooh *swoon* I'm in love with this machine!!! (the guy's kinda cute too )
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Post by candleangie on May 28, 2019 17:10:18 GMT
My crafting was rudely interrupted today when I....um....may or may not have run my machine dry without realizing it. It nearly seized. My husband is a hero. 🥰🥰 Oooooh *swoon* I'm in love with this machine!!! (the guy's kinda cute too ) I’m having my featherweight powder-coated the same shade of pink! 🥰🥰🥰
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Post by malibou on May 28, 2019 19:16:34 GMT
candleangie thank you for not thinking I was being a creeper about your dh. Please post a pic of your featherweight after she gets her new dress.
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on May 29, 2019 2:42:16 GMT
DD took up cross-stitching, so that made me pull mine out (haven't cross-stitched in years) and I started a new project I found when I took her to the mega cross-stitch/needlework shop nearby. This will be for my sister who lives at the beach and is newly divorced. It's actually much further along now - I took this picture a few weeks ago. I'll post an update when it's done. One of the buoy bottoms is pretty messed up where the thread pulled too tightly and I don't know what else was going on with it. I thought I'd wait and see how noticeable it is once I'm all finished before deciding if I'm going to pull it out. It's just a small area, but I really detest having to pull stitches out...we'll see. Well, I finally finished this project and framed it. It's all wrapped up and ready to send to my sister. I didn't end up taking the stitches out of the whole area I mentioned above - I just fixed the worst parts. I really like how it came out!
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Post by MichyM on May 29, 2019 2:53:29 GMT
I finally had some time today to start putting the Stars & Stripes quilt top together. It has gone very quickly so I'm happy about that. Tomorrow I will add the white border around the edges and piece the backing, then it will be ready to drop off to be quilted. DD was over and really likes this one. She and DH are thrilled that it's for us and not a gift like so many of the quilts are. Every time you post a quilt, or anyone else for that matter, I feel compelled to take up quilting. Then I remember that I don't sew (other than a straight line), and that it would take years of dedication to make anything I'm proud of. So, I go back to looking at pretty pictures. I very glad that you're keeping this, I hope you'll post again when it's completed!
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Post by MichyM on May 29, 2019 2:56:08 GMT
I made this for my daughter's HS graduation. Ohh, I love the fabric choices and the shapes on this. Beautiful!
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Post by MichyM on May 29, 2019 3:01:13 GMT
DD took up cross-stitching, so that made me pull mine out (haven't cross-stitched in years) and I started a new project I found when I took her to the mega cross-stitch/needlework shop nearby. This will be for my sister who lives at the beach and is newly divorced. It's actually much further along now - I took this picture a few weeks ago. I'll post an update when it's done. One of the buoy bottoms is pretty messed up where the thread pulled too tightly and I don't know what else was going on with it. I thought I'd wait and see how noticeable it is once I'm all finished before deciding if I'm going to pull it out. It's just a small area, but I really detest having to pull stitches out...we'll see. Well, I finally finished this project and framed it. It's all wrapped up and ready to send to my sister. I didn't end up taking the stitches out of the whole area I mentioned above - I just fixed the worst parts. I really like how it came out! This is so cute, I'd never know that there's a messed up area I took up cross stitch just in the last year, and have only done 3 little projects, I embroider more than crosse stitch. I've just started on my first larger project and it's on linen for the first time. I'm already tired of ripping out entire areas I've messed up. GRRRR.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on May 29, 2019 3:03:24 GMT
Every time you post a quilt, or anyone else for that matter, I feel compelled to take up quilting. Then I remember that I don't sew (other than a straight line), and that it would take years of dedication to make anything I'm proud of. So, I go back to looking at pretty pictures. I very glad that you're keeping this, I hope you'll post again when it's completed! That quilt was easy, nothing but straight line sewing and pieces of fabric. It's like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. I'm sure you could do it! Will definitely post when I get it back. It got dropped off this afternoon and it should be back in about 4 weeks.
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on May 29, 2019 3:59:58 GMT
Well, I finally finished this project and framed it. It's all wrapped up and ready to send to my sister. I didn't end up taking the stitches out of the whole area I mentioned above - I just fixed the worst parts. I really like how it came out! This is so cute, I'd never know that there's a messed up area I took up cross stitch just in the last year, and have only done 3 little projects, I embroider more than crosse stitch. I've just started on my first larger project and it's on linen for the first time. I'm already tired of ripping out entire areas I've messed up. GRRRR. Thanks! You just have to know where to look (or not look, as the case may be), LOL. I agree - taking out stitches is the worst! I've only ever done one project on linen - definitely more difficult. I'm just getting ready to start another, and it's going to be on 18-ct Aida cloth again. It's a project I'm going to do twice though (one as a gift, one to keep), so the 2nd time I may do it on linen. Might depend on how the first one turns out! Good luck on your project, MichyM - is it the Pretty Little Seattle One?
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Post by malibou on May 29, 2019 21:45:50 GMT
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Post by roundtwo on May 30, 2019 1:34:20 GMT
Every time you post a quilt, or anyone else for that matter, I feel compelled to take up quilting. Then I remember that I don't sew (other than a straight line), Sewing a straight line is pretty much all you need to know how to do if you would like to make a quilt. There are definitely more complicated patterns that require more detailed sewing but you can make many beautiful creations with just a few straight lines.
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Post by phoenixcov on May 31, 2019 18:55:59 GMT
Been having a play with the new Fimo leather effect clay. I love it. Will be great for jewellery makers as well as mini makers like me. Here are the first trial pieces, three little bags all in 1/12th scale. Attachments:
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Post by malibou on Jun 1, 2019 5:33:44 GMT
Wow phoenixcov it really does look like leather. Such detail. They are darling. I haven't had much crafting mojo lately. A few cards, a travel note book, but just in the nick of time I got an old school craft in, a sock puppet. A God sock puppet. Clueless on the picture thing, sorry. The recipient was thrilled.
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Post by gillyp on Jun 1, 2019 7:18:22 GMT
phoenixcov you have so much patience! They are cute!
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 1, 2019 12:42:50 GMT
candleangie I love that your DH saved the day. He is definitely a hero. What a sweet sewing machine. I love it!
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