Melissa in Australia Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 What marvelous things are you working on this month? Please share 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) Hi, Melissa! I'm glad to see you. I finished a hat that my dd requested. It fits well (lucky, since I didn't do a gauge swatch), and the pattern was the perfect level of interesting but not difficult - good for read aloud audiobook time in the evenings. Edited April 17 by Miss Tick 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Thanks for starting the thread, @Melissa in Australia! I've continued making bookmarks. I made this one for Melissa as she'd once mentioned liking elephants. Front ~ Back ~ For another board friend: Front ~ Back ~ Regards, Kareni 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Some more bookmarks ~ The first I made as a thank you for @bookbard who kindly sent me one of her favorite fantasy books. Front: Back: The next I made for @chocolate-chip chooky whose daughter may well spend some more time in Korea. Front: Back: The last I made for a woman in my local book group who loves to travel. Front: Back: Regards, Kareni 7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I am still finishing the hand stitching on the Halloween quilt. It has been very time intensive. As soon as that is done, hopefully Thursday or Friday, I am making a blitz of simple baby quilts 30"x36" (76 cm x 91 cm) for the NICU. They have asked for 100% cotton quilts with low loft batting and no flannel. Apparently anything fluffy/fuzzy is easy for babies to catch their stitches on. They also asked for pastels/low stimulus colors and patterns. A bunch of quilt stores have a contest going to see how many they can collect. So I am in the contest for the store I frequent the most. I have a layer cake in tiny, pastel florals that I think I can get 3, maybe 4 quilts out of since I have pastel solids to put with it for washing and boarders. I have a set of fat quarters with farm animals all in very pale blue, cream, peach, yellow, and pale pale green. I can get two quilts out of that if I supplement with solids. Then I am going to go through my stash and see if I have some woodland animals in mostly neutral and pastel colors that I can use. I have a massive piece of quilt backing that is just tone on tone cream, and I will use that for backs for all of them. My hope is to make 8 quilts. I figure between that and all the gardening, I am going to be very busy. The parents really appreciate special things for their little ones when they can't come home for a long time. Our grandson had some very cute things given to him when he was in the NICU for a month, so I want to give back and make sure the nurses have a nice stash. The goal between the quilt stores is to donate 500 quilts. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 As a recipient of one of these bookmarks, I can say that they are truly beautiful. I absolutely treasure mine. Thank you so much @Kareni 🥰 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbard Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 1 hour ago, chocolate-chip chooky said: As a recipient of one of these bookmarks, I can say that they are truly beautiful. I absolutely treasure mine. Thank you so much @Kareni 🥰 Same! It was so special. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 I have mine on desplay on the bookshelf. I gives me immense joy every time I see it 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 I have an offcut of rubber backed floral curtains fabric that I got in the op shop . I am turning it into a gardening apron 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I’m working on a simple cross stitch, and I started cutting and ironing the edges of some yarn dyed plaid fabric squares so that I can hem them to be used for napkins. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Here is the finished gardening apron 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 37 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: Here is the finished gardening apron This is just adorable! You are so talented. I love the fabric! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I have not crafted in I don’t know how long! But our organization is having a craft fair and we’re a little skimpy on vendors. Plus I hurt my back, so gardening and spring cleaning are on hold. SO, I hauled out my supplies (well, the kids lifted) and started churning out mini wax melts. The concept is basic scents in tiny hearts so anyone can create blends at home without becoming their own messy factory. Or just use them straight because they’re cute. I’ll add a picture when I get back to work later. Of course now my house smells like bizarre combinations of things, which is why my motivation to do this fizzled out when I was originally collecting materials! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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