Crafty Thread - what are you working on at the moment?

[RubyToogood]

Hooray! I recently found a 50 quick John Lewis card that had expired the week before - gutted!
The cheaper wooden swift looks lovely! I've also admired the set of rainbow KnitPro double-ended crochet hooks for a while.

I was toying with getting a complete set of interchangeable circulars. You'd think I'd have them all but I constantly seem to be buying more. The ones in my price range still don't have all the quarter sizes though.

I have a complete set of crochet hooks, I think I got it as a present some time ago.

 

[RubyToogood]

I have gone for the cheaper wood swift. It's more present-y than just getting supplies I think.

 

[wayward bob]

i would kill for a swift i have a skeiner (for spinning) which stands in but isn't usually big enough to pull bought skeins tight. luckily i have Absolutely No Room for one, given the amount of use it would get.

 

[campanula]

I was bought the knitPro interchangeables and had to give them away. I dunno if I use the needles in such a way that the cord comes undone (despite assiduous tightening) but there is not much worse than the middle coming loose and all the stitches falling off the needles. Staying with fixed circulars from now on...and I generally find 80cm is good for most things (using magic loop). I would agree that good needles are a pleasure (I have a single pair of Hiya Hiyas which I love for the pointy ends...and Addis are smooooooth.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

I've mainly been making brooches, bag charms and key rings

 

[albionism]

Been designing and making badges to sell on my
stall at local markets along with my other stuff.
eta. If anyone fancies one, hit me up

 

[Hellsbells]

 

[Siouxsie]

Hellsbells that is beautiful....is it counted cross stitch, it must have taken ages!

 

[moon]

Ive been designing and making random stuff out of paper

 

[Hellsbells]

Hellsbells that is beautiful....is it counted cross stitch, it must have taken ages!

I started it in 2012! I go through long periods when I forget about it. And then there were the 2 years I thought I'd lost it...
It's still only half done. The concentration involved is pretty intense so progress is slow.
Watching it develop is quite exciting now though

 

[Siouxsie]

I started it in 2012! I go through long periods when I forget about it. And then there were the 2 years I thought I'd lost it...
It's still only half done. The concentration involved is pretty intense so progress is slow.
Watching it develop is quite exciting now though

Well all your concentration is paying off, it really is beautiful.
I hope we get to see it finished....sometime

 

[Hellsbells]

Well all your concentration is paying off, it really is beautiful.
I hope we get to see it finished....sometime

Thanks. I've given myself a goal of the end of 2018. Maybe a little optimistic!

 

[Siouxsie]

Thanks. I've given myself a goal of the end of 2018. Maybe a little optimistic!

We all need a little optimism in our lives

 

[wayward bob]

It's still only half done. The concentration involved is pretty intense so progress is slow.

i love it the way it melts away now. i'd totally call it done

 

[campanula]

i would kill for a swift

Somewhere, I have plans for a couple of home-made swifts - one using plastic coat hangers and a cardboard box and another using a revolving cake stand, 2 yard long wooden rulers and dolly pegs....so I am totally certain that someone of your huge ability could knock one up in an afternoon. Will look out the plans.

 

[RubyToogood]

Somewhere, I have plans for a couple of home-made swifts - one using plastic coat hangers and a cardboard box and another using a revolving cake stand, 2 yard long wooden rulers and dolly pegs....so I am totally certain that someone of your huge ability could knock one up in an afternoon. Will look out the plans.

It's one of those things... yeah you could make one, but they are only £25 (mine was) and by the time you'd been to the shops a few times for more glue and what not you'd spend that anyway.

 

[campanula]

It's one of those things... yeah you could make one, but they are only £25 (mine was) and by the time you'd been to the shops a few times for more glue and what not you'd spend that anyway.

Well yeah, but making pretty much anything costs more than buying a mass-produced equivalent - knitting and sewing for sure. Even growing your own veggies is not really about saving money. But yep, some things are a joy to make - others less so. I have seen Wayward's stuff (talented) so I would imagine she pretty much has most things at hand...and certainly the ability to do so...but hey, who doesn't enjoy the convenience of pressing 'add to basket'?

 

[spirals]

I've become obsessed with making tiny furniture

 

[wayward bob]

 

[Artaxerxes]

Bowls!






Not quite perfect but beat my last attempts for sure. Need to get the base less thick.

 

[wayward bob]

those are lovely i'd be well chuffed

 

[onenameshelley]

So I am currently making a patchwork knee blanket for my mum (she swore she wouldn't turn into my nan but is doing so rapidly) it's my first patchwork and I am kinda winging it a bit just need to order the waddling today and I was thinking of making my own binding for the edges but now not sure as it's for mothers day and I have never made or used a bias binding before soo it could end looking like a mess if I try too many new things.

My felt has arrived today so my next project is going to be sea creatures for a mobile. All advice on sewing with felt will be greatfully received.

 

[Boudicca]

Wotcha shells!

Making your own binding isn't difficult but it's quite time consuming. You can buy special tools to make it but I find the needle in the ironing board technique is just as good.

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

Bowls!

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Not quite perfect but beat my last attempts for sure. Need to get the base less thick.

You really have improved over time. Your bowls have more "flow."

 

[Artaxerxes]

You really have improved over time. Your bowls have more "flow."

I have three more absolute beauts to show off when I get around to getting a photo, just got em tonight.

But yeah, it's great seeing the progress

 

[Artaxerxes]

And here they are.





I’ve got 8 more mugs to get glazed then I’m taking a break till September to focus on getting a new job. I already kind of miss it.

 

[Boudicca]

Well, it's taken me a ridiculously long time, but lo and behold, one traditionally upholstered chair, done with rather un-traditional fabric and 'lazy American' (quote from tutor) double piping. Whilst I do appreciate the skill required, I feel I am going to be more of a foam and staples kind of woman.

I'm actually really enjoying my Monday afternoon sessions and am continuing for the foreseeable future.

Leafster

 

[Leafster]

Wow! That's amazing Boudicca

So different from when I gave them to you. Is that the first one?

 

[Boudicca]

Wow! That's amazing Boudicca

So different from when I gave them to you. Is that the first one?

Yup, but the other two are underway. I'm looking for a slightly less frivolous fabric for you.

 

[moose]

Some amazing crafts from you lot recently - envious of your skillz (and time!)