craftyhunnypie Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Just wanted a bit of craftyness & a bit of inspiration. So what are you making at the moment / have made recently. I've knit a handbag in Poems wool & it's all ready for felting in the washing machine. Also got a shrug on the go & nearly finished a knitted donkey for the donkey sanctury in Sidmouth. Photos when all are complete. I want to make a nice crochet ripple blanket next, but don't have a pattern. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 (edited) I lIke the sound of all your crafty doings Emma and am looking forward to seeing the pictures. I recently finished a cot quilt for my nephews baby, it was a very easy one just from a panel as time was a bit short but they seemed pleased with it. I then made 2 little seat pad cushions for the little boy next door for his little wooden chairs. And today I have been on a brilliant Machine Applique course at Quilters Haven (lovely place and lovely people) and have started a chicken thing (not sure if its going to be a cushion or a wall hanging yet). I may have to add it to my ufo pile for a while as DD2 is possibly getting married later this year and I may be making the favours and would also like to make her a quilt. Edited May 26, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Not alot lately, only a prem baby cardi for a friend that i think may be too small, oops! I made my crochet blanket from here i don't really understand the patterns yet can only do it from watching. I find knitting patterns so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 (edited) I've been making a pinwheel blanket for my friends 5th baby plus 2 blankets for my MIL who has a friend having twins and then a crochet ripple for me pattern from Attic 24 neat ripple pattern and i also have finally finished off the edging on my granny throw Edited May 27, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Wow I'm loving all your blankets. Do you have the pattern for the pinwheel & other blanket..pretty please? Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 You have all been busy bees - I have done a humpty dumpty quilt panel for my new grandson - it was finished and posted before he arrived! I have done not much else but have a quilt with a load of cats and matching plain and patterned squares on the go - would doubt it will be finished in the summer months ( summer we had hailstones today and it s only 8 degrees here!). I am in awe of the ripple blankets as they are great - barbara Js one was just lovely and will be well used in the pram, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Wow I'm loving all your blankets. Do you have the pattern for the pinwheel & other blanket..pretty please? Emma.x Yep no problem here you go [pinwheel blanket] [old shale blanket] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Ooo - on the pinwheel blanket, what size & length circular needles did you use. I'm not too good with circulars & DPN's. I'll do the shale blanket one definitely though - gorgeous! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I only used circulars for the pinwheel I can't manage dpns I just get all tangled up using them I use the magic loop method and I started with my 32inch(80cm) cable then moved it on to my 47inch(120cm) I have 500 stitches on that at the moment and it's a bit of a squeeze but I'm on the edging now so I'm not changing up a size again. oh and i'm not great with circulars either but once you've got the blanket started it's really very easy to do the shale blanket is great tv knitting it's one of those that you remember the pattern very quickly with, that blanket took me only a week to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 How many stitches for the ripple blanket? I hope I can follow that, as I want some cool blankets etc for my caravans. I love Attic24's stuff, but your stuff is also on a par with hers! Well done! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I chained 157 for my ripple as it had to be a multiple of 14 + 3 and that has made it about 30 inches wide hope this helps, looking forward to seeing the bits you make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I'm doing an Attic24 ripple in chunky wool for my bed in the trailer tent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 It seems like months, but I am still working on my patchwork quilt. The top is finished!! A close up - Was due to get it stretched and tacked at a local quilting shop but had to cancel as I have laryngitis. Will hopefully go next week. Have the wadding and backing fabric, just need to sandwich it all together. They have massive tables and help you cut the wadding etc to size, then you pin and tack in there where there is more room. Still need to decide on the binding fabric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 wow Christian, thats lovely I'm loving everything on here - ive not done any crafting for ages need to get started cathy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Wow wouldn't you just love to have Christian as a sibling? He's so creative & makes the most gorgeous stuff - imagine a creative day with a sibling like that. Unfortunately, I have to put up with a sister who isn't into crafting & has never got any time (even though she has). Grrrrr. Can I swap her do you think? Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Never mind a sibling, I want to marry him And I believe he makes a decent cup of coffee as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 But if I married him..I'd be a bigamist & I love my hubby anyway! Can I be your little sis Christian ( I'm 36, so presume I'd be the little one) Ripple blanket is started & after seeing Attic24's latest post...I want to go yarn shopping! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Well Emma, I was 36 last Wednesday, so no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Whoops! Ok then, that means I'm the older one. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Knitted bag - going in the washing machine this afternoon for felting. Wish me luck! Ripple blanket coming along nicely! Donkey...I'll do a bit more donkey knitting later. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Phew! Very crafty morning in this house! The boys used my old glass paints to paint some dinky glass yoghurt pots to make tealight holders; then we did some general painting and sticking and glueing and cutting and now I'm all crafted out for today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I have realised that I have far too many UFOs laying around.. A crocheted White shrug for me, a crocheted jumper for the baby-in-progress, a knitted hat also for the bump (due November - perfect for a wool lover ) and an attic24 ripple blanket which was originally for my little angel - she was due this month so it's a cotton blankie which means Bump won't need it for a while anyway. Oh and I'm behind in my Art of Crochet squares as I received 8 issues in the space of 2 weeks! (the joys of being a subscriber...) Hmph. Got some finishing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Well I went onto Attic24's update last night & fell in love with her granny stripe blanket. So naughty me went & ordered the 17 different coloured balls of wool to make one too! Such gorgeous colours - should be here tomorrow. The ripple blanket is growing too. My caravans are going to be crochetastic! I need some nice patchwork cushions next & some bunting would be nice too. Hmmmm sewing machine to the ready! I must take some photos of all this craftyness. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 wow sounds fabby - photos please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Wedding sock monkeys for friends. Them in monkey form. She's a prima ballerina. He's an international jet-set TV news presenter who I rib for his choice in massive belt buckles. Hence the clothes: Cheeky garter: And a massive pregnancy pillow loosely based on the dreamgenii ones, but bigger and much cheaper to make your own from cheap calico, a cheap pillow and a lot of beanbag beans. You lie on your left side and the angled bit goes between your legs. The thinner pre-bought pillow bit in the middle goes underneath you and the plump pillow bit at the back supports the lower back. It can be used as a feeding support pillow afterwards too. This one is without the cover: and with the cover (a bargain bucket kingsize duvet will make two covers): The beans cost £7, the calico cost £6, the pillow cost £2, and the duvet cover cost £5. Total cost £20 as opposed to £45 for a basic dreamgenii and then £18 per extra cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
