Melissa in Australia Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 What are you working in this month? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 A stripy scrap quilt for a nephew Just basting it ready for machine quilting 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Just finished some cute shorts overalls for my grandson 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I have 3 days to make my ornaments. UGH. I started but the housing I bought just isn't going to work, so I ordered another kind and they will get here today but don't think I will have time to work on them today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I am in the midst of making simple scarves for all the adult kids, including the honorary adult ones we have accumulated. These are just long, flannel scarves, nothing special, that go in their stockings. I made matching one for each set of couples. In this photo, book themed for C and our daughter in law. And the freshly cut flannel for P who wanted something that represented all the critters he took care of as a farmhand in his teen years. Also featured is the fabric I am just about to cut for camping boy, A. This afternoon I need to cut the magic/fantasy themed purple flannel for R and M, and R and A. Those two couples have some of the same passion, DnD, Harry Potter, Magic. Then the green snowflake flannel for C and E, followed by dog print fabric for A and T. When I get that done, I still have a simple, lap quilt to finish. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I made eleven 10 inch 3D snowflakes to hang in the sunroom and one 20 inch for the mantle in the same room. I’ll probably do some fancy gift wrapping whenever I get around to buying gifts. I also made five ornaments for a dining room table centerpiece. I held my breath and used acrylic glitter pain inside two of them. It worked out okay - the mess was minimal as far as glitter goes. I may be slowly accepting a small amount of glitter into my life. Or not. Please excuse the candle that won’t come on. It has a battery stuck in it. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomandtreasures Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) My hands gave out after the knitting marathon from September to November (in that time I knit 6 hats, finished the last 3/4 of a baby sweater, knit 3 more sweaters, and started a sweater for my mom 3 times but gave up because I kept messing up, and am about 1/3 finished with another sweater for my 9yo). So no knitting for me for a while. 😬 The hall closet doors were always left open and being crashed into so my husband took them down and I am making curtains for them. I made one and hung it but need to fix it. It's too short and too wide so it sags. I'll rotate it 90° and fold over the top so it's a pocket curtain. Speaking of the hall closets... One used to house all our homeschool supplies (each kid had a basket with their books, notebooks, pencils, etc). Over summer my husband and sons turned the garage into a homeschool room so the closet was mostly empty. I just cleaned it out, painted it, added a swivelly stool so my back doesn't knot up (it spins like a normal stool but I can also do the Spongebob "Bring it around town!" move on it 😄 edit: Here's a video of it) and turned it into a little art nook. You can see the curtain on the side. 🙂 Edited December 6, 2023 by wisdomandtreasures My math was off 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 @Melissa in Australia Your work is so adorable!!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 22 minutes ago, wisdomandtreasures said: swivelly stool Love this phrase. gonna work it into my conversations all day!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomandtreasures Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Hahaha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Love the art nook 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Adding these here. They are hockey sock ornaments for ds13’s team. Most are the same front and back, but two of the kids play on other teams and got one side for each. 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomandtreasures Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 23 hours ago, pinball said: Love this phrase. gonna work it into my conversations all day!!! I want to know how many times you said it and what led up to being able to use it. 😄😄😄 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 hour ago, wisdomandtreasures said: I want to know how many times you said it and what led up to being able to use it. 😄😄😄 I said it a lot. ”Where is my swivelly stool?” ”Did someone move my swivlley stool?” ”What do you mean, ‘You don’t own a swivelly stool!’?” 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomandtreasures Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 https://youtu.be/YKUOB8MN4Kc?feature=shared 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Last month I decided to make patchwork quilts for my sister's children. She has 10. I am hoping to get them all finished by the end of this month. I am doing simple patchwork. Things like Chinese Coin, scrapy strip, and Nine Patch patterns Her children are a bit on the rough side, I mean rough on belongings. I have so far 5 completed 3 tops pieced and one at piecing block stage Edited December 10, 2023 by Melissa in Australia 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 You are a veritable quilting powerhouse, @Melissa in Australia; I am in awe! Regards, Kareni 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) A summery dress for my granddaughter.it is made out of thin muslin and will be good for the hottest days in summer Edited December 11, 2023 by Melissa in Australia 24 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I've completed some bookmarks recently. These are Christmas gifts for adult nephews and niece reflecting interests from their younger days. Front ~ Back ~ Front (ignore the rail ticket find) ~ Back ~ Front ~ Back ~ Regards, Kareni 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 These two bookmarks are for a married couple. She hosts my monthly art gathering, and he's the kind man who built my mah jongg racks. Front ~ Back ~ Front ~ Back ~ Regards, Kareni 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 Fantastic bookmarks Love them 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) Has anyone here put binding on a double wedding ring quilt ? specifically how to do the part where the 2 circles met. I understand the theory of how to do it.and have read up on it but thought someone might have some advice from experience. I think I will be hand sewing it on . All tips most welcome Thank you Edited December 11, 2023 by Melissa in Australia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malory Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 5:59 PM, Melissa in Australia said: What are you working in this month? So happy to see your cute creations! I wish I were not so intimidated by my sewing machine. Anyway, you seem to have come a long way since those terrible days in the hospital. I hope your health is back to a great place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 52 minutes ago, Malory said: So happy to see your cute creations! I wish I were not so intimidated by my sewing machine. Anyway, you seem to have come a long way since those terrible days in the hospital. I hope your health is back to a great place. Don't be intimidated by your machine. The more you use it the more confidence you will feel. I do just about all my sewing on an old treadle. Just about everything with just straight stitching. I pink the seams on clothing 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 18 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: Has anyone here put binding on a double wedding ring quilt ? specifically how to do the part where the 2 circles met. I understand the theory of how to do it.and have read up on it but thought someone might have some advice from experience. I think I will be hand sewing it on . All tips most welcome Thank you I have done it long ago, but only on a table topper that was just two rings and I can’t remember anything about how it went, sorry. But I’m so excited to hear you are finishing the double wedding ring quilt, that is a bucket list quilt for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 These are my latest projects. The microwave bowl cozies are 3 of 8 I intend to finish for Christmas gifts. The quilt blocks are for my youngest DS’s quilt, which I really need to get in gear on if I’m going to finish it anywhere near his birthday. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) A dress for my granddaughter I did a lot of unpicking, And my machine seemed to have it out for me today, continually unthreading the needle or running out of bobin thread Edited December 12, 2023 by Melissa in Australia 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 9 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: A dress for my granddaughter I did a lot of unpicking, And my machine seemed to have it out for me today, continually unthreading the needle or running out of bobin thread Adorable! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 10 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: A dress for my granddaughter I did a lot of unpicking, And my machine seemed to have it out for me today, continually unthreading the needle or running out of bobin thread I am in love with this! She is going to look like such a little cherub. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Let me preface this by saying the color is so off in my photo! The fabric is a linen/cotton blend (Essex by Robert Kaufman) in "pickle"--not the mint shade that my camera phone wants it to be. The pattern is the Studio Tunic by Sew Liberated. Deep pockets for the art teacher in the family. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Jane in NC said: Let me preface this by saying the color is so off in my photo! The fabric is a linen/cotton blend (Essex by Robert Kaufman) in "pickle"--not the mint shade that my camera phone wants it to be. The pattern is the Studio Tunic by Sew Liberated. Deep pockets for the art teacher in the family. That is great! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) This is not a traditional craft, but I want to share with other creative people! This summer we bought a plug-in hybrid car. There is a big, awkward cord that plugs into the wall outlet. In our 1½ car midcentury garage the port on the car ends up in the middle of the garage when the car is parked. So, this week I put together this configuration using the outlet that the garage door opener is plugged into on the ceiling. I love it! The extra length of cord is coiled against the ceiling, the yellow object is a spring retractor - which is a pulley that can be balanced for the weight of the object it supports, and the blue plug hangs just above dh's head, so he doesn't whack into it. Edited December 15, 2023 by Miss Tick explanation for the picture 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Miss Tick said: This is not a traditional craft, but I want to share with other creative people! This summer we bought a plug-in hybrid car. There is a big, awkward cord that plugs into the wall outlet. In our 1½ car midcentury garage the port on the car ends up in the middle of the garage when the car is parked. So, this week I put together this configuration using the outlet that the garage door opener is plugged into on the ceiling. I love it! The extra length of cord is coiled against the ceiling, the yellow object is a spring retractor - which is a pulley that can be balanced for the weight of the object it supports, and the blue plug hangs just above dh's head, so he doesn't whack into it. Great solution! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 8 patchwork quilts completed, one to quilt and one to piece together for my sister's 10 children. Hoping to have them all finished by Thursday 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 A dress from a 1950 pattern 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: A dress from a 1950 pattern Really cute! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 I'm enjoying seeing the creative work you're all doing. We've had a busy month so there hasn't been much crafting here. I did make wedge shaped reversible Christmas placemats for our round table. I plan to make a round piece for the center. Even though it's late in the season at least I'll have the whole set ready for next year. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 @Miss Tick we have a similar setup for our electric golf cart. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Lady Florida. said: @Miss Tick we have a similar setup for our electric golf cart. I'm feeling seen! 😄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 6 hours ago, Lady Florida. said: I'm enjoying seeing the creative work you're all doing. We've had a busy month so there hasn't been much crafting here. I did make wedge shaped reversible Christmas placemats for our round table. I plan to make a round piece for the center. Even though it's late in the season at least I'll have the whole set ready for next year. Beautiful! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 I have done it, finished the Double wedding ring quilt. I pieced it 20 years ago when pregnant with my youngest. Then put it aside and forgot about it. Early October I joined the circles and started hand quilting. Today I completed the binding. 15 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 On 12/18/2023 at 5:44 AM, Melissa in Australia said: I have done it, finished the Double wedding ring quilt. I pieced it 20 years ago when pregnant with my youngest. Then put it aside and forgot about it. Early October I joined the circles and started hand quilting. Today I completed the binding. Absolutely stunning Melissa! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 This isn't crafty per se, but I am going to vent here about it since it is kind of close. I decorated wide mouth canning jars for Christmas, ribbon/bows, cinnamon sticks, that kind of thing. Then I started making gourmet hot cocoa mix for all the adult kids and honorary kids. I got a half gallon (two quarts) mixed up and realized that I had switched around the glass containers of French milk solids and corn starch. The recipe is a ratio of 1.5 cups French milk solids to 2 tbsp of corn starch only because of the switch, I had the reverse!!! On top of that, I had it all mixed before I realized it. There is no way to separate it. The cocoa is Navitas, not cheap! None od this is usable as a gift. It will probably make cocoa cement in a cup. Sigh. French milk solids are not cheap either. Now I have to go to the specialty bulk food store and buy more French Milk solids. I thought I would have this done today. Each kid is getting a quart jar of dried apples, a quart jar of cocoa mix, a flannel scarf (I posted some of the prints above), and a wooden ornament that Mark has been making on his laser. The two newly married couples are getting customized 1st Christmas ornaments, one son is getting a cool DnD character, one is getting "Make Pluto Great Again" with image of pluto, and the two authors are getting these old fashioned typewriters that have a page coming out that says, "I write, therefore I am." I was going to take pictures of it all before I made up the gift bags. Now I am on hold. The store closes at 4 pm EST, and it is 3:37 so I cannot get the French Milk solids today. Sigh. I need someone to come examine my brain. I should have noticed that the French milk solids are somewhat yellow compared to the cornstarch right away. Nope. Didn't even register. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 Hugs Faith Days like that are awful 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 10 quilts for my sister's children, plus one for her. I feel quilted out now 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: 10 quilts for my sister's children, plus one for her. I feel quilted out now You are the quilting queen! I did 9 quilts from Nov. 4 - Dec. 17 last year for Christmas gifts. I felt completely done with quilting, and haven't made a quilt since. Not even my Halloween quilt that I truly wanted to get done. Couldn't make myself get started. But, I do feel the hankering again, so might tackle something after the first of the year. Right now I am tired of my kitchen, and I face a big cooking weekend upcoming. I wish I could get away with a year of no cooking/baking afterward! But I don't think that is going to work out so well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Faith-manor said: The recipe is a ratio of 1.5 cups French milk solids to 2 tbsp of corn starch only because of the switch, I had the reverse!!! On top of that, I had it all mixed before I realized it. Oh, no! That’s frustrating! I don’t know much about your specific ingredients, but there are some good pudding recipes made with cocoa and cornstarch rather than eggs if that would help you salvage some. I’ve never made pudding with powdered milk, but it would work well, I think. Anyway, you might be intending to just buy enough to get the ratios right and just have extra, but if you have to toss the batch, I thought maybe the pudding idea might be close enough to try some time on a less hectic day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) On 12/17/2023 at 10:44 PM, Melissa in Australia said: I have done it, finished the Double wedding ring quilt. I pieced it 20 years ago when pregnant with my youngest. Then put it aside and forgot about it. Early October I joined the circles and started hand quilting. Today I completed the binding. This is beautiful! I’ve always wanted to try making a double wedding ring quilt. I have a pattern and all the fabrics purchased years ago and that’s as far as I got. I’m in awe. Edited December 20, 2023 by Mona 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: 10 quilts for my sister's children, plus one for her. I feel quilted out now You are the quilting queen Melissa. Amazing work! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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