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| HAINAngel2000 |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 10:51:06 AM
When you craft what is your most favorite projects to work on?
I knit mainly, I like to be simple and quick so like to work on baby projects. However I am learning to make socks and am finding that kinda fun too..
What craft do you like and what do you like to make?
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| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 5:43:44 PM
Crochet - small items and blankets mostly
Plastic canvas - could probably build a house with that stuff..lol
Refinishing old furniture - I love antiques!
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! |
| newheart |
Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 10:26:28 AM
I love to knit..sew...quilt...LOVE YOYO's (sunshine started me on these)..I love to embroider.. Have been trying to learn to KNIT SOCKs for a year now....Found someone to help me and POOH she disappeared... back to square one.....
Margie
Chocolate makes my Heart 'sing"... |
| Celticheart |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 5:41:29 PM
Some of my favorites are:
knitting......socks, dishcloths, baby things, socks--mostly socks
crocheting.....snowflakes, angels, pillowcase edgings
sewing.......wedding dresses, prom dresses--yes I love a challenge
some embroidery and counted cross stitch--I used to do alot of that
Most of my crafty time is spent quilting now. I like to hand quilt, also quilt on the longarm and I love needle turn applique.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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| abbasgurl |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 9:08:54 PM
I especially love to make dolls. Sculpting & painting their faces is probably my favorite part of the process. I also really enjoy stitching up different kinds of sewing accessories. I think this is because I love using those things. I like hand stitching almost anything but can't stand to quilt! Go figure. 
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 15 2007 : 06:48:58 AM
Hi gals,
I mostly do crochet and I taught myself with only a few minutes watching a woman after I had learned. This was before the internet! lol
I make thick warm vests, afghans--baby and large ones,rugs,pillows, etc
I learned to knit in grade school in Bermuda in the 50s and picked it back up a few years ago....slower for me but relaxing to do
the only time I watch tv without crafting is when I am falling asleep
lol
YOYOS ARE MY FAVORITE NOW....!
also do plastic canvas needlepoint
hand and machine embroider
learned to sew in the 60s in grade school...and never stopped sewing. Some of our machines were the treadle type but went too slow for me...we only had a few electric ones in the class, also shortage of electric outlets...LOL
wow, I am sounding like an oldtimer....! I am 57 years old now.
nuff about me..
Easy does it,one day at a time by the grace of God. Amazing grace how sweet the sound. Linda in PA |
| mikesgirl |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 9:55:49 PM
I like kniting socks, sewing baby quilts, doing the hand applique on the jackets I sell and crocheting the little girls hats I sell. |
| shannanstitches |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 4:43:44 PM
Here are some of my favs
knitting - socks, dishcloths
crochet - doilies, dishcloths, baby afghans
sewing - making yo-yo's, collecting fabric (especially 1930's reproduction fabrics, they are my favorite)
spinning
I've also done cross stitch and needlepoint, but not very much any more.
**Shannan**my blog: http://shannanstitches.blogspot.com/
my pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/ |
| frannie |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 2:47:57 PM
oh, that would be too exciting. i havent met another farmgirl yet!
last year i had hoped i might, but didnt happen.
we are at a small venue called "gone to texa"
really nice folks from missouri, and texas.
anyway, do you know where the depot is in roundtop? it is right across there.
the people who own the property sell rocking chairs, and also the man makes other rocking chairs that a re beautiful.
please do come see me.
as the time gets closer, i will email you my cell phone number so i can give you directions when you are there.
this will be my 2nd time to bea vender. only my third time to go. am i nuts or what!?!
it is alot of fun though, have you been very many times.
it is my girl trip with my life long friend reid, my dh probably wishes i would stay home, but it is really the only thing i do all year.
go to my blog spot and you will see more of what i do, and some pics from last year with our goodies. my friend makes hats and jackets from vintage wool blankets and textiles.
i am so excited that i might get to meet you.
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
| jcbtxstars |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 12:12:19 PM
Frannie,
I plan on attending the Antiques Week in Round Top and Warrenton. I would love to look you up...where might I find you? Your things a darling...
Miss Julia |
| Bonne |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 12:07:23 PM
Beth, I started using some "exotic" tallows after joining the Tallow Soapers group on yahoo.
One of the gals there renders deer, bison, raccoon! and offers it for sale. I've gotten much from her but I've also rendered bison and elk tallow from locally ranched animals. People with "vegan" issues wouldn't choose my soap, but I love the soaps using tallow and lard in the blend of oils.(like the "old" days) Rendering is a messy PIA though~but at least the fats, a byproduct, don't go to waste and get tossed out. Plus they make awesome soap!
http://www.bonne1313.homestead.com/spiritspace.htmlSoap
http://groups.msn.com/spiritspaceCrafting Group |
| Holiday Angel |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 10:11:58 AM
Those ae adorable Frannie. I am so amazed at the talent that people have when they apply it.
The idea's are endless. I bet there are a few out there that tie flies for fishing too.
The neat thing is reading not only what people do but the stories behind them getting started. Tradition or not, it is interesting.
This is great,thank you ladies!!!
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| frannie |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 09:58:51 AM
i love to make pincushions, and i cant get off of them.
but i am getting ready for a craft show in central texas, roundtop, so a iam making myself make other things:
domestic goddess aprons
domestic goddess aprons for children
stuffies, these are on sunshines shop under sewing.
sewing-crafts for the house, curtains, lace screens, clothing bags.
journals.
i also love to weave, but i dont , i am trying to teach myself to spin, but i dont
i like to make childrens quilts, but i havent in a long time.
and i like to do paper graphic work, cards, etc.
these are the aprons for the little ones that i am making for roundtop.
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
| BotanicalBath |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 09:58:14 AM
I am just into soaping and sewing.
But Bison Tallow Soap, Wow. I have been soaping for a very long time and been in countless swaps... and I have never used Bison tallow soap! And you are the first person I have ever heard make it. But if you ever want to swap a bar.... I only make the boring Olive oil kind.
E-
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"I do my housework in the nude. It gives me an incentive to clean the mirrors as quickly as possible." |
| Bonne |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 09:41:11 AM
I had a friend teach herself to knit online!!
Here are the videos (you need Quicktime~can download it free)
http://www.anniesattic.com/knitting/content.html?type_id=S
In my next life I'm picking Aunt George to be my mother. Costuming!!
That's a kid's dream (for me anyway~LOL)
http://www.bonne1313.homestead.com/spiritspace.htmlSoap
http://groups.msn.com/spiritspaceCrafting Group |
| Holiday Angel |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 08:17:50 AM
Wish I were around you as I know how to do both drawing and knitting. Some day you will learn because you have the desire and drive to do so, JC,
Pauline
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| PlumCreekMama |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 9:28:51 PM
I like sewing, quilting, making yoyos, knitting with a loom, tatting, cross stitching, painting, gardening, writing, beading, scrapbooking, baking, and cooking. There pretty much isn't anything I won't try.
I would really like to learn to crochet. |
| janetinva123 |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 2:31:44 PM
what i would like to learn
drawing
knitting
Jc
http://beloved-creations.blogspot.com
http://beloved-creations.com |
| Aunt George |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 2:29:10 PM
I like:
Sewing...costuming, aprons, clothing, design and repurposing
Cooking...soups and desserts
Teamixing
Beading...earrings, circlets
Crocheting...shawls, hats, baby booties
What I'd like to learn: watercolors, clay throwing, tatting
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
"Made With Love" |
| Kathie |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 2:21:14 PM
As a pass time.. I love to garden.. so relaxing & therapeutic for me..
You can think & reflec while you garden..
& in the end.. So glory to show for it all!
But in Crafting.. i like things that show me INSTANT Gratification!
Yes.. i know.. SO impatient! But i want to do things that hurry up & show me how it's going to turn out!
I do like things like:
Sewing..
Painting..
Clay..
Beads..
I even like doing things with dried flowers.. Like Wreaths..
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 1:46:48 PM
I love tatting- It is my favorite thing right now!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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| RachelLeigh |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 1:38:54 PM
I have to say my dolls are my favorite thing. They're actually earning me money now AND I love to make them because they all turn out so individual. I always finish one and then "introduce" it to my husband....he seems annoyed but he's good-natured enough to deal with it. :)
my blog: http://catholiccountrygirl.wordpress.com
my website: http://www.backwoodsjunction.com |
| janetinva123 |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 12:36:17 PM
I have always loved embroidery so i do hand and machine embroidery but now i have discovered yo-yo's i can't stop doing them. i am so addicted. look for a quilt coming soon.
Jc
http://beloved-creations.blogspot.com
http://beloved-creations.com |
| sherone_13 |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 12:26:07 PM
My favorites
Knitting~Never tried
Sewing~Purses & Bags
Beading~Possibles Bags for Rendezvous
Canning~Peaches
Gardening~flowers
Soaping~Never tried
Cross-stitch
Tole-painting
Gourd art
Sherone
www.taylorscountrystore.etsy.com
http://sheronesgarden.tripod.com/
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| Holiday Angel |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 12:19:12 PM
I have done a lot of this but the Bison Tallow soap is a new one for me. Is it like making lye soap? My mother used to do that.. Nice to meet you Bonne. I have a friend on My Space in Hawaii with that name, I like it..
http://freewebs.com/hainchildrendivision/
www.http://heavenlyangelsinneed.com
President Childrens Division of Heavenly Angels in Need
http://paulinesholidayblog.blogspot.com/
http://freshoffthefarmtime.blogspot.com/
http://sugarslifeblog.blogspot.com/
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| Bonne |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 12:09:52 PM
Knitting~shawls
Sewing~skirts
Beading~necklaces
Canning~jellys
Gardening~fruits/herbs
Soaping~Bison tallow soap
http://www.bonne1313.homestead.com/spiritspace.htmlSoap
http://groups.msn.com/spiritspaceCrafting Group |
