PrincessMommy Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hi All... our weekly craft and hobby thread. Everyone is invited to share what they've been working on, no matter how small. I've been working on a baby blanket for a grand-niece. And I have a long-time project on another loom :closedeyes: that I've finally started working on again. I really need to finish it... as it's been on the loom since last spring! I'll post pictures tomorrow. What's everyone else been up to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I am so miffed at myself. I was going to take pictures of all the components of my statement wreath and post them to their appropriate patterns, but I forgot to take the pictures! Well I did manage to remember to take a picture of the turkey that is the centerpiece. I hope to have a picture of the finished wreath in the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I've been busy! Last week I took a class on free motion quilting. It's a lot harder than I thought it would be - I have a lot to learn and practice from the class! I have basted my son's quilt together. I am hoping I'll be able to quilt it in the evenings this week, but I'm not sure I'll have time. I won't have any time this weekend, so I may have to put it off until next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 This.. http://www.thegartergirl.com/2009/12/04/free-knitting-pattern-burberry-inspired-cowl-neck-scarf/ I've ripped it out three times and now I've adapted it for circular needles. It is an easy pattern, I just keep loosing focus. sigh Love cowls and fingerless mitts this time of year and they are wonderful Christmas presents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'm working on knocking off this wreath for my front door! I'm so excited. I have ribbon-wrapped the wreath form and glued on the feathers. I have letters between coats of paint and then I'll finish and snap a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'm making a Max hat & wolf mitts for my step-niece's baby who was born last night. http://seanandkatiesplace.blogspot.com/2013/06/let-wild-rumpus-start.html?m=1 I finished the hat and have started the mitts. I'll include a copy of the book, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 wow, everything looks so cool. Love the cowl, Lizzie. And the Max hat is adorable, Bug's Mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I made 200+ bag tags recently and this week I am working on the next two designs for events coming up. I'm not sure why I am having trouble posting photos of the bag tags here, but this is a link to the blog post I made. http://swimtaxi234.blogspot.com/2013/09/200-sports-bag-tags.html (I finally got the photo to post!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Finishing up my "sack sock" here. I need to buy the DPNs so I can make the i-cord to close it at the top and bottom. I want to buy my yarn so I can work on my Clapotis while we're driving to Rebecca's meet next weekend. In the meantime, I'll just work on baby socks for a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I finished the Badge/Patch sewing last night for my little cub scout. Now I am hoping to sew together the pieces of my 4yo DS's Christmas stocking. I spent the last year cross stitching the front, so now I need to get it together. Since I am still working on preparing stuff for the kid consignment sale, I am not going to be more ambitious than that. Of course, now I want to make a max hat for my little guy too! I am going to have to keep my circular needles out of sight for a while I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Huzzah to everyone! Miss Slothful only managed to knit a few rows this week. I look forward to this thread for inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Finishing toddler sweater #4 in lavender and multi http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90440AD.html and #5 in black with white trim (same sweater, in bulky), and starting #6 in white and pipsqueak pixie powder. Eta: I bought yarn for the first time in...3years, maybe? I have been given a great deal, but I rarely buy. These sweaters will be the last scrappy pieces , and then I can start using some yarn purchased for a project, rather than trying to find a project to use yarn I didn't choose. I hope that doesn't sound ungrateful. I'm just looking forward to choosing my own yarn and knitting what I want the way I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Huzzah to everyone! Miss Slothful only managed to knit a few rows this week. I look forward to this thread for inspiration. That's one of the reasons we're here. Hope you find some time this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I finished it tonight. I'm mostly happy with how it turned out. ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Terri--that's adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Terri--that is fantastic! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I've been doing birthday knitting so far this month. I made the Tam of Rassilon for one dd http://ravel.me/GailV/ybq28 (that's a Ravelry link that supposedly anyone can use -- this is the first time I've used the "sharing" button on a project, so no real clue how it works) and the 221B hat for other dd http://ravel.me/GailV/1ulfr (another Ravelry shared link). Yesterday I made a pair of green leggings for a turtle outfit for a musical (Legend of Sleeping Beauty), using an Ottobre pattern and some green interlock. I also tried to fix up a Maleficent costume the director had purchased to make it look less cheesy -- alas, my efforts were in vain. However, the director agreed it was pretty bad, so we have clearance to do our own thing insofar as the costume is concerned. We've been looking up cosplays of Maleficent, and have an idea of where to go with it. I'll start tomorrow when McCall's patterns go on sale at JoAnn -- I found a pattern for a "base" of the costume. I also discovered that I've apparently lost the ability to post photos, and I'm too distracted to figure it back out right now. Hopefully by the time we get the costumes complete I'll remember or rediscover how to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I've been doing birthday knitting so far this month. I made the Tam of Rassilon for one dd http://ravel.me/GailV/ybq28 (that's a Ravelry link that supposedly anyone can use -- this is the first time I've used the "sharing" button on a project, so no real clue how it works) and the 221B hat for other dd http://ravel.me/GailV/1ulfr (another Ravelry shared link). I have been planning on knitting the 221B hat for my son's girlfriend as a Christmas gift. How did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 It's pretty easy. For some reason my brain wasn't working when I started the decrease rows, so the pattern was coming out wonky until I realized my error (I thought I was supposed to decrease 2 stitches into 1, but it's actually *3* stitches into 1). If I hadn't knit it while gabbing with other moms during dd's ballet classes, I probably would've done better with that part :001_rolleyes:. Also, I dislike how I did the smiley, but dd doesn't care that much, and most people have no clue why it even has a smiley. If *I* got this done in a little over a week, you'll have it done in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Here is the finished statement wreath. My mom loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Here is the finished statement wreath. My mom loved it. Can you post it here? I can't get to the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Can you post it here? I can't get to the photo. Sure. It might take me a couple of tries though. To see the other photos, you probably just need a ravelry account. Here is the turkey guy from up thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've been altering a stack of Goodwill jeans for my dds. They are into the skinny... all the $6 Goodwill jeans are wide leg.... it's easy and saves me a ton of moolah! I posted on the HS board, but maybe should have put it here. :) http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/490145-turning-goodwill-flare-jeans-into-skinny-jeans-very-cheap/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Here is the finished statement wreath. My mom loved it. Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I am currently working on a Mindless Scarf using some of the sparkly green Bernat Happy Holidays yarn. I am interested in making a matching winter hat our of the same yarn (I have 3 balls so I think I will have enough). What are your favorite winter hat crochet patterns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I made 18 Chapstick cozies for my dd's gymnastics team. They are performing for the first time this weekend, and most of the girls have been together for a year at this gym. My dd is the new kid, so she wanted to give everyone a good luck gift. Also have to crochet three mug cozies for her coaches tomorrow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I made 18 Chapstick cozies for my dd's gymnastics team. They are performing for the first time this weekend, and most of the girls have been together for a year at this gym. My dd is the new kid, so she wanted to give everyone a good luck gift. Also have to crochet three mug cozies for her coaches tomorrow!!! Well, GL to your DD, I'm a team mom too! How were the chapstick cozies, difficult? I have a pattern pinned but I'm not good with itty bitty crochet. I bought yarn today for Knitty's Fetching for Rebecca (possibly Sylvia if it only takes one ball) and some bed socks for DH. I also got my DPN's so I'm working on the i-cord for my plastic bag holder. I'll definitely have a project to take on the road for our first meet next weekend! BTW, I think there's a gym mom thread here, I'd love to hear how your DD did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 It's super super easy. Made all 18 in a few hours. The hard part is weaving in my ends and attaching the buttons lol. This first performance isn't a competition, it's a show at the county fair. :-) Since these girls are all 5-7 it's a way to help them get the performance jitters out in a relatively small arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I finished a maroon and tan rag wreath for the craft sale next month and a green rag garland with red "Scandinavian" fabric accents. I like the garland, but my husband said it has too much green. If it doesn't sell, it is totally going on our tree. Now I need to think up a focal point for the wreath. I cant tie a pretty bow, so I am trying to come up with a way to attach some bells into some kind of arrangement. Anyone have any ideas? I have spent way too much time on etsy trying to find just the thing, but haven't found it yet. I have most of the strips cut to make a garland in the same colors as the wreath, just need to get started on it. I am loving doing these projects, especially since all of the time I spend resting and watching tv is now productive. I was thinking of setting up an etsy site, but I noticed earlier that there is a glut of projects that look just like mine all of a sudden. It is that time of year to start thinking about wreaths and garlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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