Crafts after BC is good for the soul

lvtwoqlt

I have some eyelash yarn I have crocheted hats (light weight wiggies) for the wig bank. I may try making some with the knifty knitter.

Sheila

spar2

they turn out really nice with the knifty knitter if you use a regular and eyelash together, haven't tried to strand of the eyelast together but think I will try that next.  I am making a shawl right now and still making snowflakes out of plastic canvas.  Get to start crochet lessons soon.

spar2

Lucy did the 2 beautiful crochet ones which I am going to learn at my lessons, she sent me the pattern to try.  Lefty got me hooked on making the plastic canvas snowflakes.  I like the all white one best and have not got them sprinkled with glitter yet.  The orange trimmed one was my first experiment to get the hang of it and may redo it.  I am going to have snowflakes trimmed in all colors, and all color lights with the silver tinsel hanging on the Christmas tree this year. 

GramE

Hey spar, you are doing a great job with the snowflakes.  I told you it was pretty easy, didn't I??? LOL.   A friend wants 6 can covers for Christmas presents,so my fingers are busy.   Sorry about the tree one -- I never could get it to look "nice" either.   Every year I think I am going to make a Flag tree for Veteran's Day and it has come and gone again.  On my concrete slab/patio, I have 3 fake trees and maybe I will do some snowflakes to hang on them.  I have not done a Christmas tree in 6 years - spent 2 Christmas' in Vegas after my DH died.  Just not the same.   

spar2

they would look cool on your fake trees.  I can imagine it would not be the same without your DH. Do you have children? grandchildren?  What are you doing for Thanksgiving?  Thank you so much for introducing me to canvas sewing.

GramE

I have one son - the reason I moved to this area - to be closer to him.  He and his wife are expecting my first grand baby in March.   We found out it is a girl on Monday.   Olivia is at the top of the list of names.   I will go to my son's in laws for, Thanksgiving.  

I was always the hostess for holidays and we often invited those who would be alone.  There is no way I could do that kind of entertaining these days.  My apartment is too small and the stove would have to be dusted off...   What are your plans for Thanksgiving?

kmccraw423

Nancy - I like that - have to dust off the stove - lol!

GramE

There are probably spider webs in the broiler - bottom of the stove.  I have been here 3 years and never pulled out the broiler shelf.   The George Foreman works great for one person and mine is immersible - soak for a day or 2 or 3...    I live alone and am not Susie Home maker...   

kmccraw423

I thought it was funny because I am the same way - I lived in an apartment for 3 years and never turned on the oven.  I lived by myself for a long time and now that I live with one of my sisters, she doesn't cook either.  She says she doesn't cook, she reheats!

lvtwoqlt

I thought that was the only one who thought the George Foreman, a countertop oven, and a microwave were essential pieces of kitchen equipment! My husband started driving truck 4 yrs ago and I was by myself all week long until my son got out of the Navy last year and moved back home. Before my son came home if I didn't have anything planned for supper, I would pull out a couple of frozen chicken tenders, throw them on the grill to cook while I prepared the salad mix with cheese on my plate to make grilled chicken salads. Now that my son is home, I actually have to plan what I am going to fix for supper before I actually get home!  About 2 yrs ago, my loved George, got knocked off the cabinet and the cover shattered, I was lost until I got it replaced the next paycheck.

I found out this week that the ladies group at church are planning a craft bazaar for fall of 2011. The lady that has organized them in the past is giving us plenty of warning so we can all start crafting and looking for the next best thing to make. I am going to start working on my crocheted snowflakes now so I can have a good variety ready. I may gather some woodworking ideas from this thread and pass them on to the woodworkers in the church, if that is ok with everyone who has contributed to this thread.

Sheila

spar2

Lefty, so happy for you expecting a grandbaby, they certainly make life worthwhile and a lot busier, I get my 7 year old granddaughter today for the weekend.  I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, got lots planned to cook but still don't know how many people for sure.  My son and his family still don't know if they will be able to make it from Maryland.  If they don't it will be the first year they have missed in 10 years.

I cook and my husband cooks so our stove is busy all the time cooking or baking.  I also use my bread machine alot.  Love homemade bread with butter.  (hello pounds)

You guys are so funny about dusting off the stove.  Spider webs in the broiler. 

Sheila, I am sure no one would care if you get ideas off the craft thread.  I would consider it a compliment. 

I have missed Arnie on the craft thread and hope she comes back soon.

You guys have a great day.

melissa-5-19

Spar I have some of these snow flakes that someone sent on packages- I love them , do you have the directions? (referring to Nov 11th posting)

spar2

Melissa, are you talking about the crocheted ones?  If so Hollyann sent me directions and I can copy them and mail them.  The canvas is just some stars in the plastic canvas section, you buy a special blunt needle and use yarn and just make you own design up on them.  But Lefty sent me some patterns for the plastic canvas also which I can copy and mail you.  So let me know.

lvtwoqlt

Spar, I sent the directions to Hollyann. I have started working with the thread again. I just found a good website on crocheting with crochet thread, what is used to make the lacy snowflakes. There were good tips on blocking and starching your flakes as well as a bit on how to work with the thread and small hooks. http://crochet.tangleweeds.com/ 

I may try to put some glitter on my next ones. The ladies of the church are having a small craft sale next week at the library and the president wants as many crafts as we can make between now and then. I have about 15 snowflakes ready and will be working feverishly on more.

Sheila

spar2

I would love to be at that library and see all the crafts, I am still making hats, scarves, and canvas snowflakes.  I have been making some flat top hats that fall down in the back, they are kind of cool and different.  Hope everyone has a great day.

kmccraw423

I really wish I could get motivated to get back into crafting.  I just sit around like a bump on a log, so to speak.

Spar - your new hats sound adorable - post a pic if you can.

Sheila - I looked at that web site - my gosh, they have something for everyone!

faithandfifty

Just popping in to wish our craftie-lady, Spar a Happy Birthday!!

Edited hours later, because something apparently 'ate' the cupcake posted earlier. LOL

GramE

Happy Super Extra Special Birthday, dear Spar.    Hugs for all, Nancy

candie1971

Happy Birthday,Spar!

One of my DD's is paying for me to take a beginners crochet classs starting in January. My birthday gift and I am sooo excited!!

Have a great day

spar2

Thank you guys so much, it has been a happy one, all my family called or texted.  Instead of a cake I got a movie and a hot carmel pecan sundae.  Got good books to read.  My grandson got me a necklace that says 5 year survivor on it.  It is pretty cool.  An eskimo joe bc t shirt.  My husband is taking me on a mini vacation when I can walk again.   hugs to all and much love

kmccraw423

Spar - I was in Maryland all day yesterday away from a computer!  Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday.  Much love--

spar2

Thank you Kathleen,  I did have a wonderful one.

lvtwoqlt

Spar, I just got on my son's computer - he is out of the house and saw it was your birthday yesterday. Happy late birthday

I got about 2 dozen snowflakes crocheted this week while on vacation. I am working on getting them stiffened and ready for sale next week. (I didn't get much else done around the house I wanted to do but who cares, I took the time for myself.

Sheila

kmccraw423

Sheila - good for you.  And what do you mean didn't do anything.  You were helping people in need.  Mother Teresa spent her whole life doing just that, for goodness sake. You don't ever hear people say "that Mother Teresa sure had a clean house.   I bet those snowflakes are just precious.

lvtwoqlt

My husband and son did some of my 'honey-do' projects done last week (wash the car, clean out the gutters). Although some of the neighborhood kids (4 of them) came by and offered to rake the yard for $30 (a big item on my list - didn't get done last year until after city stopped picking up leaves). It took them just over an hour and a half to do the yard. The last time we had professionals to blow the leaves out of the yard it cost us $50 so the kids saved us $20.  The kids said that they were raising money to buy books at the school book fair this week.

lvtwoqlt

Happy December 1st!  This morning I dug out my Christmas themed satin wall quilt for the office. I didn't quilt it by hand but plan on adding some detail snowflake quilting designs sometime in the blank spaces. I will be unveiling my newest wall quilt in March for Easter, I am calling it ' Easter Egg roll and a peep'. I started it in February before my dx in 2007 and am just getting it finished. I had the hand quilting done about a year ago but couldn't find the fabric I cut for my binding after my son moved back home. I finally bought more reproduction fabric for the binding and finished that UFO. My next project will be the vintage 1930's handerchief wall hanging (like I made for my grandmother's birthday) only bigger than I made for her.

Sheila

spar2

Sheila, I am so proud of you for taking some time just for you and thank you for the happy birthday wish.  It was so good of you to let those kids do that.  I know my grandkids are always wanting to do something to make money for the book fair, they love books and love to read.  Can't wait to see the Easter Egg roll and a peep, I bet that is tha bomb.

Kathleen, have you see those snow flakes?  The large one Hollyann sent me is going on top of the tree.

You guys keep on crafting.  I am still making hats,  I am probably boring people if I post any more pictures. LOL

GramE

Your pictures do not bore me, spar.   I used to "haunt" the craft fairs and shows.  Loved it when the indoor malls had craft tables set up.   Although I have cleared out a lot of things, I still like the home made things more than "store bought".   I am working on a scarf on the knifty knitter -  for one of my "senior" friends who has been a good support this past year.   

Hugs for all, Nancy 

spar2

My tree ended up being way bigger than what I thought it would be dear hubby cut down a large cedar from the yard and hauled it in and decorated it so the stars were too small for the top but they are on the tree, he found an angel to put on the top.  A picture of it is on the join us on the mountain thread.

I want to post a  picture of Sheila's wonderful satin and brocade wall hanging she made it is gorgous!!!!

spar2

You are very talented.  It is very beautiful.  I will be away for a few days and catch up when I return.  God bless