stoice Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 he head portrait of the gingernut/rhodey That is of my lovely Ex-Batt Babs, bless her, no longer with us. Have her pic framed and in the hall so she still lives on. (I hadn't realised you could see some of my other pics through enlarging my chicken pics ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I've now finished knitting my cardi-just need to stitch it all together now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 All you crocheters out there. How difficult is it to do when your someone that can just about sew on a button? I really like some of your work on this thread and would love to make something simple to start with, like a scarf or a throw or something. Is it easier to get someone to show you or are written instructions simple enough to understand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 he head portrait of the gingernut/rhodey That is of my lovely Ex-Batt Babs, bless her, no longer with us. Have her pic framed and in the hall so she still lives on. (I hadn't realised you could see some of my other pics through enlarging my chicken pics ) No secrets on Omlet. Yes I love that one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 All you crocheters out there. How difficult is it to do when your someone that can just about sew on a button? I really like some of your work on this thread and would love to make something simple to start with, like a scarf or a throw or something. Is it easier to get someone to show you or are written instructions simple enough to understand? crochet is very simple once you get the hang of it, look on you tube for instructional videos that can be the best way to learn but there are a lot of very good instructional books as well, and of course there are quite a few crocheters on here who are willing to help if you run into problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 All you crocheters out there. How difficult is it to do when your someone that can just about sew on a button? I really like some of your work on this thread and would love to make something simple to start with, like a scarf or a throw or something. Is it easier to get someone to show you or are written instructions simple enough to understand? It is ever so easy. Get yourself a copy of the book I recommended in this thread **click** and it will get you on your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 It's remarkably easy to pick up - I hadn't crocheted for years and found an online site to remind me of the basics and was away. Mind you, I still haven't found time to finish that project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 I bought a decopatch kit whilst on my holiday. It's addictive. I covered 2 small photo frames & a tiny gift box with beautiful papers. I wonder what else I could cover? I'm planning a jam jar to cover & make into a pretty vase type holder - then maybe a small table top. Anyone else tried decopatch ( not decoupage)? Pics tomorrow night. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Here's the pics of the recently made quilts................(hope the pics are ok) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 wow they look brill cathy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Wow that square in a square quilt is gorgeous. The colours are beautiful Christmas ones are good too are they table runners? What is this decopatch? Is it tearing up bits of paper and sticking them down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 The smaller quilt is for my friends little boy, it should fit a junior bed ( the fabric in the middle of each square is all knights, dragons and damsels in the tower!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Yes - decopatch is tearing up patterned tissue paper or using full sheets & covering an object. It makes it pretty and arty. I like the look. I've seen a giraffe done & a chest of drawers - very Cath Kidston style. You can cover more or less anything. You use a glue which dries clear & makes it waterproof, then if you want you can give it 3 coats of varnish. The papers are beautiful. Done another photoframe today ( Saturday). I bought from a charity shop for £1. It was a chunky pine, it's now a pink oriental / floral pattern. I must get those pictures taken tomorrow! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I'm not really that crafty, I've give things ago, I did make a blackout cover for my cube and appliqued some chickens on the front and I do crochet now and a again. This is my latest effort, my mother wanted some bunting for a church fund raiser so thought I'd give it a go She now wants some more I have already made 182 flags and am waiting for some green fabric to arrive to make another 26 flags before I string all 208 of them together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Oh wow - I love those colours. I wouldn't know where to start with making bunting & I sooo want to make some! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Chicken Bunting - excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Here's a picture of the blanket I finished in August. I chose lots of designs from the Joules spring/summer '10 range and turned it into a knitted form! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Some gorgeous and inspiring things on this thread Here's a picture of the blanket I finished in August. I chose lots of designs from the Joules spring/summer '10 range and turned it into a knitted form! Can't see it, just a red cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Some gorgeous and inspiring things on this thread Here's a picture of the blanket I finished in August. I chose lots of designs from the Joules spring/summer '10 range and turned it into a knitted form! Can't see it, just a red cross Oops, forgot that you needed to log onto twitter soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thats gorgeous! Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Some gorgeous and inspiring things on this thread Here's a picture of the blanket I finished in August. I chose lots of designs from the Joules spring/summer '10 range and turned it into a knitted form! Can't see it, just a red cross Oops, forgot that you needed to log onto twitter soon... Looks lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Very cheerful, going to university with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I've made 20 of lucys' snowflakes 10 big and 10 small Pattern here And then this morning I've tried some sewing (not something i'm very confident with ) and have made 2 burp cloths with lovely bugs fabric on one side and baby terry on the other, & I'm quite impressed with how they've turned out this afternoons burp cloths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 wow they look amazing well done cathy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Those snowflakes look clever and love your burp cloths. That fabric is cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
