Lesley Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'm using my peg loom to make coasters using rovings - they're based on photos of Anglesey and then I'll needle felt the details on, a present for my Mum and stepfather now they've moved from Anglesey back to the Midlands. There are some good tutorials on Youtube for using the peg loom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Just been sent this photo - a crocheted greyhound (life-sized)... why on earth?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Really Claire, you don't have to walk it or pick up ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 ..and it doesn't shed hair...... ....or bark in the night (note to Jazz - I like that greyhound) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Someone put a lot of work into that ... I do wonder why, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 I like that! When your OH won't let you have a real doggie, then it's a good way of dropping subtle hints! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I am just wondering where they found enough stuffing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Mums old tights? Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 More likely her drawers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 .....and all the pillows off the beds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 So who's making one? Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I love the greyhound! Here's my latest needle felt - Archie Bear made from the combings of Archie, a friend's Rough Collie/Collie cross. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Wow that is amazing Love its expression How on earth do you make felt from dog hair, surely it has too much spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'm amazed by those, and I don't usually like that kind of thing! I'll have to send you the combings from the rabbits when they are moulting - you could knit a sweater from them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Wow that is amazing Love its expression How on earth do you make felt from dog hair, surely it has too much spring I tried to use my own dog's hair but it is a bit too wiry. Archie's was still quite hard to work with - springy is quite a good word to describe it - there were also top coat long hairs mixed in. You'll see the bear is very hairy and that's after I trimmed it to get the wispy bits off. It just seemed to take longer to needle than working with wool. Not sure I'll be rushing to do it again but I was pleased with the result and my friends is dead chuffed - she didn't know I was making it. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 He's fabulous! A real labour of love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 OMG that bear is amazing - it must have taken ages! I don't think my weimaraners hair would be too good for that sort of thing - although it would be a really nice colour "Jasper... here boy...", ste < ONLY JOKING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 OMG that bear is amazing - it must have taken ages! I don't think my weimaraners hair would be too good for that sort of thing - although it would be a really nice colour "Jasper... here boy...", ste < ONLY JOKING! I've been making him on and off for a couple of months - it didn't help that I badly sprained a wrist four weeks ago .....but he is only about 5 inches tall - I should have mentioned that in case you all think he's a full size ted - I'd have had to scalp the dog for that Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I'm having a go at making an advent calandar for my 3 year old. Don't know if it will be for this year or next all depends on DD going to bed on time and hubby taking his turn at ironing . I'm thinking it will end up as a garland so today I have started on the felt glove, stocking, bell and gingerbread man . I have never made anything like this before so wish me luck. Sage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hmmmmmm - I've still got an Advent calendar to make......bought when Lauren was a baby.....she's coming up to 14 now! I've been making these....... No, not babies! - little felted booties! My friend was expecting twins but didn't want to know what sex they were so I made a selection.........she had 2 boys. My favourites were these raspberry ripple pink ones.... Lauren and Jake kept on about making some themselves so in half-term we each made a pair of adult sized slippers! I made mine with pointy toes....and have promised ....erm...... threatened to wear them at Christmas - they are ........one of the joys of being a Grandma I've also been making lots of cobweb felted scarves for a craft fair in October - this one has recycled sari yarn in it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 They're Lesley! I love felted booties! A shop on the seafront sells them and I always wish they made grown up sizes I want to see your pointy ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Lovely booties and babies Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 and that cobweb scarf is lovely I've some recycled sari yarn but not decided what to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 So beautiful Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Wow those booties are amazing. Now I want to know how to make those! Seen some for sale in a shop in Tregaron & loved them. Would love to have a go at some for my sister's little baby girl that arrives soon. Love the scarves too! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
