PrincessMommy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hey all! I've normally be starting these on Mondays but I'm going to be busy tomorrow. I actually thought ahead!! I finally finished the baby blanket today. I only took a little bit of time to weave up, since it was one blanket. Today I sewed on the satin binding. It's in the dryer now. I also started warping my other loom for 3 more scarves. How is everyone doing? Please share your progress - or lack thereof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I had a stack of "to-dos" and got started today. Made DD7 a denim skirt YAY!! and hemmed some pants for DS9. Have some patterns out to sew some pj pants for dd7.....maybe by friday ;) I need to check in on these threads and get busy on some of these items I've been waiting to sew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Cast on for a Christmas hand towel using my favorite pattern. I need to do it quickly because DH loved his first sock and wants his second! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I had a stack of "to-dos" and got started today. Made DD7 a denim skirt YAY!! and hemmed some pants for DS9. Have some patterns out to sew some pj pants for dd7.....maybe by friday ;) I need to check in on these threads and get busy on some of these items I've been waiting to sew. How'd you do the skirt? I need to make Rebecca one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm in high gear winter scarves, mittens, and hats making mode. Crocheting and knitting. 2 down, 12 to go. I'm also planning on making a bunch of gingerbread houses with my oldest daughter over the next few weeks. I'm sure the others will join in, but she's the one who is really getting into it. I'm going to make a Tardis house and a church and a bunch of mini coffee cup ones as gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 How'd you do the skirt? I need to make Rebecca one. I used a tutorial like this: http://whip-stitch.com/20-minute-skirt-tutorial/ but I wanted an A line so I tapered the sides. I got the remnant at joanns for like $3 and it came out great. I need to hunt down some knit remnants now for another skirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm getting a new lens for my camera this week and I'm excited to start working on mastering sports photography. I'm going to a couple of basketball games this week to practice. I'm going to be doing some free lance work for a local college so I need to hone my skills in this area. I need to take pictures of two of my girls for the collage I'm going to be doing for the grandparents for Christmas too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm making a ruffle scarf (crochet) for my Aunt Kate. She bought the yarn but doesn't know how to crochet. Once I'm done with the first, she has more colors she has bought that she wants me to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm making a ruffle scarf (crochet) for my Aunt Kate. She bought the yarn but doesn't know how to crochet. Once I'm done with the first, she has more colors she has bought that she wants me to make. Sounds like it might be time to sit down with Aunt Kate and teach her how. My little sister likes to pull the "will you make this for me card?" Sometimes it drives me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I would but she's a lefty and I'm a righty :) though after I'm done with the first one, I would like to find her a DVD or a really good visual book that she can learn from. She wants to learn since she now spends a lot of time at home with my uncle with Alzheimer's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I would but she's a lefty and I'm a righty :) though after I'm done with the first one, I would like to find her a DVD or a really good visual book that she can learn from. She wants to learn since she now spends a lot of time at home with my uncle with Alzheimer's. Ah I know that pain. I have a 9 yo severely left dominant child that really wants to learn. I really should look up some videos for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Cast on for a Christmas hand towel using my favorite pattern. I need to do it quickly because DH loved his first sock and wants his second! LOL - yes a one sock husband is just not right. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I would but she's a lefty and I'm a righty :) though after I'm done with the first one, I would like to find her a DVD or a really good visual book that she can learn from. She wants to learn since she now spends a lot of time at home with my uncle with Alzheimer's. So sit across from her and she can mirror you! I've not had time to do any hobby stuff lately, but today I am leading my 4-H club in a craft projec making felt-roving snowmen. I have one that I made maybe 8 years ago as a guide, and I think I remember how to do it, but I need to go try it before they get here because I'm not 100% sure about the body. I figure if I can't remember we can just do some needle felting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I strung the beads for a second beaded wristlet. I plan to cast that one on today which means that I will have three knitting projects going! I am about to turn the heel on a sock, a second sock mind you, and I have a wool mitten started. Let me tell you the story of the mitten pattern. My husband's aunt was the aunt who knitted mittens for her children, her nieces and nephews, her neighbors, etc. Her knitting bag had cardboard hand tracings of people for whom she knitted mittens all without a pattern that was written down. The aunt died some time ago and in recent years her now retired daughter went to a yarn store with a pair of her mother's mittens. Together, the proprietor and my husband's cousin figured out the pattern which she has shared with me. We do a Christmas name draw on my husband's side of the family. The person I drew is receiving a pair of his aunt's mittens that I am making for him. I am so thrilled to keep this part of his aunt's spirit alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I am making burlap runners this week. I don't know how to attach or embed photos (I've tried!), so here are links :) Runner 1 Runner 2 Runner 3 Runner 4 I'm making them according to personalities :) I still need to press them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 I am making burlap runners this week. I don't know how to attach or embed photos (I've tried!), so here are links :) Runner 1 Runner 2 Runner 3 Runner 4 I'm making them according to personalities :) I still need to press them too. they're beautiful. Did you dye them yourself too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 they're beautiful. Did you dye them yourself too? lol. oh, i wish!! i'm definitely not that talented! i have like 100 ft roll of burlap & another 100 ft roll of burlap ribbon :) (or something obnoxious like that). the width of the runner is already perfect, so i just cut the length desired & sew the edges with a straight stitch to keep the runner from fraying. i have a ton of material, well...cuz i'm a material hog :D -- then i just make up whatever i feel like. they're ridiculously easy! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 mytwomonkeys, the runners are gorgeous! Jane, I love the mitten story. That is so cool ♥ I started crocheting a popcorn garland - it is a garland that looks like popcorn strung on a string. I haven't gotten too far with it but it is looking cute. I really need to get cranking on some scarves though. I promised a friend last year that I would make some for her - she has a street ministry and hands out scarves and hats at Christmastime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I finished up a bunch of sweatshirts and t-shirts for one of my sets of Grand kids. Grandaughters stuffed Panda bear got a couple of outfits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Matching tshirts, airplane t shirt and hooded sweat shirts for grandsons. Last night I finished christmas stockings for the newest grandbabies, sheets for twin bed for the toddler who is being promoted out of her crib so her brother can have it, and then, well, I have to check my list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 My 8 year old daughter stitched a needlepoint (painted canvas) ornament and a cross stitch ornament. I will do the finishing work this week on them to make them into ornaments for Christmas. I'm in the middle of making an Altoid tin into a keepsake box with a cross-stitch design on the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 It looks like everyone here is busy being creative. I finished the blanket and got it in the mail yesterday. Yay! I'm working on a Christmas towel/placemat draft today while grandson is sleeping. It's rather cluttered around my computer with books, draft ideas, planning guides and yarn scattered around the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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