Rosie_0801 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Oops! Where did that month go? I managed to do absolutely nothing other than a collage for an online study group, which is an achievement greater than the absolutely nothing at all last month, but still isn't much. It was amusing though. Dd scored a new Barbie doll out of it because I needed some Barbie shoes and it was cheaper to get the doll than buy an outfit separately! Anyway, as penance for my utter slackedness, I'm about to put on my Picnic to Hanging Rock dvd, which arrived in the mail last week and sew badges on my blanket. Now, what have you darlings been up to? And what shall I make my boy for Christmas? Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Rosie you have done more than me. I have been doing teaching rounds in a primary school for the last few weeks. I have had time for nothing at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Rosie you have done more than me.I have been doing teaching rounds in a primary school for the last few weeks. I have had time for nothing at all. Well you have been spending your time productively. I have been gardening, bumming here, and drove to Coober Pedy. Not nothing but you win the good girl competition. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Well you have been spending your time productively. I have been gardening, bumming here, and drove to Coober Pedy. Not nothing but you win the good girl competition. :tongue_smilie: I didn't mean that you had done nothing :tongue_smilie:. my poor wording ;). A drive to Coober Pedy is a BIG drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrincessMommy Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I made some pretty soap. I'll post a picture of it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Hi Rosie and crafters all! I love these threads! After frittering away the summer months, I picked up the knitting needles again. I finished the second of my son's bamboo socks (Ravelry pattern here.) It took me four months to finish the second sock! Sloth award for me! I need to finish the strap on a market string bag that I started working on in September. I had put it aside to have a small project for plane travel. Progress made there: Leg finished and I am working on the heel flap of a sock for my husband. (Pattern here.) My former sock knitting rate was one a month but after summer distractions and a general funk I became an even slower knitter than I usually am. I am certainly picking up some speed with this newer project. Sewing wise I did nothing in October although I did make a bib yesterday and cut some fabric for drawstring storage bags which a family requested I make for her. She actually handed me some old "flower power" 1960's sheets and asked me if I could repurpose them for her. This is a great time of year to follow the Sew Mama Sew Blog. November is Handmade Holiday month. While most of the projects are sewing oriented, there are also some embroidery projects, papercraft and recipes that appear. I am wondering if I should start a weekly Handmade Holiday accountability thread. This could be for crafters and bakers alike, maybe offering links to ideas. Any thoughts? Would it be overkill or just Too Much Pressure? Jane Edited November 4, 2012 by Jane in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 finished a crocheted baby blanket and have been steadily working on another for my brother for Christmas. I have a scarf I want to start for myself and some socks for my DD for Christmas. I'm also attempting to come up with some new designs for my wedding ring. The current one is just not good since it's so jagged that I've lost 3 diamonds and risk loosing the main one. I keep having the prongs repaired,had two diamonds replaced, and the jeweler has mentioned that it may be time to look at something new. So DH and I discussed having the stones reworked and adding some from another ring I have. I've looked at so many rings online that my eyes hurt...I have a marquis setting; they are not the easiest stones to design around. :tongue_smilie: I think DH is glad that he now won't need to buy me a new one, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I finished an aghan I made for my neices wedding. I will post a pic later. I am really happy with my "leftover" afghan. I used up some bits and pieces of yarn that were too small for anything else. Sewing projects - lots of jammies for the grandkids. Finally got them all fixed up in summer/fall jammies and now they all need fleece ones for the winter! They all ( 6 of them) have fall birthdays, so I make them PJ's. I made a maternity t-shirt for my DIL. Patterns are really hard to come by in maternity, well, cute ones anyway. So I had to make up my own. Turned out pretty cute. She's wearing it, and I forgot to take a picture. I cut a regular t-shirt pattern longer ( 6 inches) and then the front is 6 inches longer than the back. Put some gathers in the side around the belly area..and it's adorable! My christmas project list gets longer every day. I hope to have quite a long list for the November update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 She actually handed me some old "flower power" 1960's sheets and asked me if I could repurpose them for her. Ooooo, I have found several of these in thrift stores over the years - I adore them!!! I've made pillowcases and curtains and bags out of them. OK, I think I finally have some pictures of recent projects to post. They are hats I crocheted for some baby twins, "sunglasses sleeve" (it slips over the lenses instead of enclosing the whole sunglasses), and reversible cotton padded bags with adjustable straps that I'm selling in craft fairs right now. In my signature is a picture of cotton hats I've crocheted for sale, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Dd10 is the crafter in our family with my help. She made one of those melted crayon "pictures". http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-758jwu3hQJ0/UGJP1zh8ICI/AAAAAAAAACE/SqDxBwwkBfo/s1600/IMG_2363.JPG And a copy of a Van Gogh painting in pastels. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RToAnbSw0kY/UGDXGoRElCI/AAAAAAAAAB0/6-TuUSOLz_4/s1600/IMG_2350.JPG Right now she's working on a model Viking longboat. She's (we're) almost done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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justLisa Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Ugh I have so many quilt tops that need quilting, and a baby quilt that I need to finish asap because she was born last night :tongue_smilie:. It's almost done. I don't know how I'm going to make it all by Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Two pair of socks, one shawl crocheted, cowl still on the needles and almost done except for me forever running out of the yarn, and a lace scarf on other needles I'm almost finished with. Of, and one hat. I need to sew. I don't want to sew. I am almost hating sewing. I want to love it again, but I just don't, it's such a chore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I made this for The Drama for Christmas: plus lots of little fingerless gloves for the kids, a knit octopus, and a bunch of little knit hearts. And I am almost done with a shawl for Christmas and a no-closure cardi for me, and then this for The Sponge for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 and then this for The Sponge for Christmas! That is the flipping most hysterical thing EVER. THAT? Is some serious knitting skillz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Dd decided that she needed to be Hermione Granger for Halloween....I bought a robe & time turner, but made the wand, sweater, hat & mittens (it was a bit chilly here). She made a GREAT Hermione. Including trick-or-treating, she got to wear it to 4 events. She'll be wearing the knit items all fall/winter, I'm sure. I've also been knitting some toys. Once or twice a year I seem to do this. :tongue_smilie: The striped ones are attached & reversible. Very fun to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 It took me four months to finish the second sock! Sloth award for me! Sloth award? 4 months isn't even long enough to have it designated as a UFO! :lol: You gals are cool. Especially that frog. I'd just love to find one of those in my Christmas stocking... :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Dd10 is the crafter in our family with my help. That pastel drawing is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I've managed to knit 3 scarves for Christmas gifts for 3 of my neices. I taught DD6 how to use a knitting loom and she's about 1/2 way done with her first scarf. Does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carina Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I want to make a couple tipis from queen sized sheets for my nieces and nephews for Christmas. I found a pattern for one on pinterest. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 I taught DD6 how to use a knitting loom and she's about 1/2 way done with her first scarf. Does that count? Sure does! Everything counts in a boast thread. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I've been knitting Christmas presents! http://bohoknits.blogspot.com/2009/05/siren-sleeves.html Using the gorgeous Lion Brand Amazing yarn in Wildflowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I've been knitting Christmas presents!http://bohoknits.blogspot.com/2009/05/siren-sleeves.html Using the gorgeous Lion Brand Amazing yarn in Wildflowers very cool. That has inspired me to look for a weaving pattern for those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I guess this belongs in the November crafter's thread since we just got it done but I don't know how long I'm going to keep this around so I'm posting it now. This is dd10's Viking longboat. It has been a big pain in the you-know-what to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 I guess this belongs in the November crafter's thread since we just got it done but I don't know how long I'm going to keep this around so I'm posting it now. This is dd10's Viking longboat. It has been a big pain in the you-know-what to make. I'm impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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