craftyhunnypie Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I want to treat myself to something crafty, a kit, a cd rom, stamps, nice papers or a tool etc. What would you recommend me to buy? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 You could have a look at Quilters Haven.......it's a lovely crafty kind of place and the staff are lovely, comes highly recommended by LMW (I've had to forcibly remove her twice from the shop) http://www.quilters-haven.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Had a look, thank you but don't think I could get into quiting - so will give that craft a miss. Any other suggestions? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 What about knitting tea cosies? My friend has a book of fantastic patterns. But there are dozens of patterns free on the web - find them by googling.. Just a thought Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 How about making some wine glass charms. Its something I keep meaning to do and never get to ordering the bits. http://www.charmsupplies.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hmmm - wanted to try something a bit different & really treat myself. Tea cozies are lovely, but would gather dust as we don't drink a lot of tea - we are big coffee drinkers. Wine glass charms sound nice - I know how to do those, but have all the right bits already in, as I used to make weights for my lacemaking bobbins. I've done jewellery making. I might buy a full set of crochet hooks in different sizes for starters & a nice new craft purse from craft at home. Then I might buy some nice things from crafters companions. I already have the ultimate & the xmas cute companions cd & stamps. Popcorn bear is tempting. Oh help me spend some cash - hubby says I deserve a treat! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Then you need to get a pattern and make a craft purse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Have you tried Macrame? It's really interesting and it's possible to make all sorts of things eg belts, bags, jewelery, plant hangers etc.in a variety of twines. Books with ideas and instructions are available on the internet (or you could take a look at mine). I've not done macrame for a while as it gives me tennis elbow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I suggest you buy the book, '25 bags to knit' by Emma King. It's a really good book and will help you use up your yarn stash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Emme you HAVE to try felting - it is brilliant! Buy lots of lumps of brightly coloured fleece, make layers with them, wet and bash. We had a go this morning at Omletinas - brilliant! I made two pieces of felt in various shades of blue and even got round to cutting one up and turning it into a corsage! I'm addicted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 I gave away all my needle felting stuff as kept hurting my fingers too much. Perhaps flat felting with bamboo placemats & soap would be fun though. I like the sound of the knitted bags book too. I've been looking at a die cut machine called the slice. That looks interesting - but a bit too expensive if it were to be a whim. Still searching online at stuff. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I gave away all my needle felting stuff as kept hurting my fingers too much. Perhaps flat felting with bamboo placemats & soap would be fun though.I like the sound of the knitted bags book too. I've been looking at a die cut machine called the slice. That looks interesting - but a bit too expensive if it were to be a whim. Still searching online at stuff. Emma.x Ah, wasn't sure whether you had tried felting or not. We used pieces of bubble wrap - laid the fibres on that, added soap and water and rolled it up and bashed it. No finger pricks! I've just had a look on ebay, can get a bag of mixed colours for about £15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Oh what a good idea using bubble wrap. I think the wool is called Merino? Did you use bars or soap or squirty? Or was it just soapy water? How long did it take to dry? Tell me more...please! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Oh what a good idea using bubble wrap. I think the wool is called Merino? Did you use bars or soap or squirty? Or was it just soapy water? How long did it take to dry? Tell me more...please! Emma.x It was really fast! Layer the merino, then sprinkle with washing up liquid and spritz with water. Then roll up the bubble wrap and do the bashing bit. Rinse. I made up my corsage whilst the felt was still a bit damp. It dried very quickly - couple of hours from making the felt to the finished corsage? That was this morning - it is fully dry now. I'm off to buy a bag of merino tops from ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I gave away all my needle felting stuff as kept hurting my fingers too much. Perhaps flat felting with bamboo placemats & soap would be fun though.I like the sound of the knitted bags book too. I've been looking at a die cut machine called the slice. That looks interesting - but a bit too expensive if it were to be a whim. Still searching online at stuff. Emma.x It does hurt, doesn't it?! I managed to stab myself when doing some needle felting on my rolled piece. Hasn't put me off though..... mad for it, I am! If Snowey hasn't got them first I'm zooming off to ebay for the merino tops (... and that's before a Bradford trip!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 I fancied a go at wet felting too - so zoomed off & bought a little kit for just over £6. I can make some nice flowers for my hair! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 The wet felting was brilliant fun. I had a quick Google last night and have book marked a few sites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 come on claire post some links (i wonder if omletina knows what she has started ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Ok http://www.fibrecrafts.com/Products.asp?Level1=3&Level2=65&Level3=191&PID=0&Action= http://www.gilliangladrag.co.uk/FELTSTORE.html http://www.knitshop.co.uk/category.php?id_category=24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 today I bought some new crochet hooks - some green & lilac cotton wool, some double pointed needles and some self patterning sock wool. I'm going to crochet some squares for a bag & attempt my first ever socks. I might use you tube to teach me sock knitting - or does anyone have any linkys? Good old Hobbycraft eh? The trip to Hobbycraft was made even nicer by me being a chauffeur for a V.I.P....my nephew Samuel & my sister. I puhed him all round Bridgemere garden world & Hobbycraft! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Doret is the sock knitting wizard on Youtube. There are 4 different videos, each covers a different part of the process. Keep it on pause and play each bit as your knitting progresses - thats how I did it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
