Plum Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Time for the Crafty section to get going again. All right it's far too hot to craft and you're going to have the kids off school for six weeks so will be far too busy on picnics and camping but we can plan. So while you are sipping pina colada on a far flung beach you can decide what to make Snowberry you were organising the next swap, you're rubbish but forgiven and appointed the organiser for the autumn swap. Lots of time, what shall we do. Any ideas of a theme Edited to list names of those taking part bluekarin purple hen Chuckmum6 Couperwife Craftyhunnypie Jennifer Jane Plum Ms Marple Goosey Lucy Edited September 20, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Oooooh! How about a them of food. Autumn always makes me think of food. Swops wouldn't need to be edible but could depict edible things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 That's a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Morning!! There is life on Omlet again then!! Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Well a couple of us are twitching in the summer heat. Fabulous eh? Any other ideas Freddie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 How about a cushion cover? specified size(ie16"), that is cheap to post(ish), and everyone can do something either from scratch, or to a pre made one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Noooooo, not anything with a needle and thread, I hate sewing, only do buttons if I have to! Happy to paint, fuse, draw etc, but haven't the skill for threads. If allowed I would love to do something, maybe autumn leaves could feature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Yes I guess we need to keep it open to all crafts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 How about insects? We've all got them, friends or foes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 slugs would make an interesting theme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I'd love a swap, even in this heat!!! Hey ho, I'll have to sit tight on my crafty fingers until Autumn. How about a woodland theme, being as the leaves change & orchard fruits & nuts should all be about then. Plus the choice of woodland animals are cute! I also fancy making a slimy slug though Plum! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I second an autumn theme, but not slugs, please! I hate the things *shudders* There could be a set size, say 30cm square and people can decide if they want to do something in fabric or in paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Has anyone received anything bigger than that? Actually that's 12 ins so may make it hard for anyone wanting to make a cushion. Would be a big slug though! Last year I had loads of slugs, big ones with orange skirts in the run each morning, yuk. Only one or two this year I will no longer mention them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Yes please. I'm best at knitting - actually that's all I can do really. I would love an insect/Autumn or food theme mainly because of some books I bought and would like to try. I'm not sure how I would apply them to a gift although I do love knitting bags and started one in case there was a summer swap - it could easily become an Autumn swap. The books come with other gift ideas so I could try to be flexible. I was a bit rubbish with the swap rules last time but I know what's expected this time - hopefully. When the swap is decided I'll let you know if I can fit my limited skills in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Well Plum, I now know what I'll make if I get you as my swappee. Something along the lines of a fabric / felt slug with an orange tutu ( skirt). You know you should have kept quiet! Or maybe you'd actually like it? I really can't wait for a swap, can't believe the last one was Easter. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer Jane Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I like the idea of a swap with either a food or autumn theme. I'm not too keen on insects (in fact I hate them), but I suppose I could manage a butterfly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Swaps!!!!!!!! I've been lurking for too long again ........must go the back of the class. I like a theme. I loved being 'made' to learn a new thing like when we made felt!!! I discovered new websites like Gilliangladrag etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 So it's back to slugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 SNOWBERRY.........where are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 So it's back to slugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Just wondered if we are having a swap soon - as the season is changing? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Ooh yes and the schools will be back now so more will be able to join in. so put me down for the autumn swap What did we decide on for a theme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Come on then let's get on with it - swap theme Autumn and swap date 27th October, names in by 22nd September ? Who wants to organise it and can change all my suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm in! Got a few ideas already of what to make. Is it just you & me Plum? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
