Christian Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 http://www.quiltersdream.co.uk Emma, but they don't have that much online. A visit however is lethal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Sounds a bit like the quilting shop in Lampeter.. Calico Kate. Even their online shop is lethal! Ahh well - don't smoke, can't drink any more so Fabric indulgence.....bring it on! I'm looking for a nice quilting book to buy that will tell me how to cut & patch fabrics to make unusual but easy effects. Have learnt the disappearing nine patch & also how to do squares with 2 different coloured triangles. But have bought a rotary cutter, mat & special quilting ruler thingy - so want a nice book now as I am hooked! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I have finally finished my jumper back... taken me two weeks Must be something to do with having chicks at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 My craft group had a festival weekend. We did leather work, had a lovely Greek themed lunch & then we did flower arranging. We made an 'L' shaped display. My mum attended too & absolutely loved it - good on her! I have taken photos - so will upload tomorrow. I've also made a quilt top for what I call my ' Dippy Hippy' quilt. Oh & I've made some crochet roses too. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Emma you're always busy, great to have your mum to share it with I'm planning next baby quilt and will be doing Emma's disappearing nine patch. Decided on this combo but its made my head hurt sorting fabric for blocks. All in little piles with a pin so plain sailing now unless cats decide to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaT Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Ooh, pretty colours Plum I have just completed my first attempt at patchwork! A little cushion. I made it from the charm pack that came with Sew magazine. Some of the squares don't line up but I'm quite pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Very pretty, would look great on my sofa . I think that is the pattern I'm going to do. Did you sew 9 squares together and then cut in 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Very pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaT Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks! I think that is the pattern I'm going to do. Did you sew 9 squares together and then cut in 4? I did. You are then supposed to sew them together without having the same patterns next to each other. I gave up trying to do that after about 90 minutes of having different layouts It was impossible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Andrea T - well done! Yours looks better than mine, as I love how you've used your squares as diamonds instead of squares. If you know what I mean. Oh & don't worry about the same fabrics being next to each other - I slipped up too! That magazine is fab isn't it? I got the latest one today. Plum - yes, I am always making something. Mainly as I prefer to do that in the evening or any spare moment, than watch TV. Better for the brain & gets the creative juices flowing! I like to make unique things - better than buying something from a shop that everyone else can have too. It also gives me self satisfaction once made. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I've started crocheting a ripple blanket for a baby to be. All the lovely colour yarns and the request was for grey! I might slip some white or cream in at the borders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Ha ha Plum! Bright colours are stimulating for babies! My knitting needles & crochet hook refuse to work with Grey, brown or beige. We call those Marks & Spencer colours in our house! We used to call them ' Next' colours, but gone are the drab colour days of Next. Woohoo! Has to be colourful every time! Can we see a pic Plum? Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Not much to see Emma only done a couple of rows, I'll do a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 You can tell that it has been good weather this section of the forum is like a ghost town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 the whole forum is! I miss you all, stop digging for a moment!! I'm frantically tryuing to finish a huge crochet blanket, before june 20th, so every night I do another 10 squares.. Its only granny, but we like it!! Going to stain glass workshop tomorrow pm, with DD to make Bunting!! (Another freebie!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I am doing the cardy challenge but having done the back and both fronts in about 3 weeks, I have done nothing this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 the whole forum is! I miss you all, stop digging for a moment!! I'm frantically tryuing to finish a huge crochet blanket, before june 20th, so every night I do another 10 squares.. Its only granny, but we like it!! Going to stain glass workshop tomorrow pm, with DD to make Bunting!! (Another freebie!!) eh?? stained glass bunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Yep!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 that really will need pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I will try. Actually, I'll get DS to do it, in exchange for food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Wow that bunting sounds interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 No no - I still craft when it's sunny. The spinning wheel can be carried outdoors quite easily, as can my bag of crochet or any hand quilting ( small projects anyway ). I tend to do my crafting in the evenings instead of watching TV garbage. I'm wanting to try a bit of doodle stitching, as it's a bit more relaxed and whacky than normal embroidery. I must get & photo some of my makes mustn't I? Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm only doing 'extreme weeding' at the moment - my head is buzzing with some summer weight felty things I'd like to experiment with but I keep waiting for it to rain.........it has rained today so hopefully I might make something crafty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaT Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 So the rain finally came and as I had to stay in all day for a delivery (which didn't come ) I thought it would be a good day to make a card for my friends birthday. I tried out distressing with ink to colour the card front. My first attempt around the edge is a bit patchy but I got better at it and I really liked the effect. Think I'll need to get some more colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
