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

[Treacle Toes]

WOW bob! Blimey! It's amazing!

 

[spirals]

^^Love the radio city so much!

 

[wayward bob]

cheers dudes still making for my deadline on thursday

 

[Biddlybee]

 

[Greebo]

Started the central ring of the first pentagonal exploded lace motif of the Farpoint topper (Doris Chan). It's rated as easy, although it's in American terms so I'm having to look every other thing up as I go along. Aiming to get it finished by the end of summer. Ribbon yarn should be okay to work with in hot or sticky weather, anyway. There are only four motifs to the entire garment, worked with a 9mm hook. And I'm mentioning it here to stop it becoming just another work stuck in progress.

 

[Hellsbells]

Started the central ring of the first pentagonal exploded lace motif of the Farpoint topper (Doris Chan). It's rated as easy, although it's in American terms so I'm having to look every other thing up as I go along. Aiming to get it finished by the end of summer. Ribbon yarn should be okay to work with in hot or sticky weather, anyway. There are only four motifs to the entire garment, worked with a 9mm hook. And I'm mentioning it here to stop it becoming just another work stuck in progress.


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I love that pattern. The middle one I'd have just like that, hung on the wall or make it into a card.

 

[Greebo]

Round two completed (the ribbon near the hook is a stitch marker), and that's enough to get a better idea of how the yarn's going to look when it's finished.

 

[Ejennings66]

I’m also into 3D modelling, designing and printing lately. This is not your typical hobby because it requires devotion and time to understand how this new technology works. But overall, it’s fun and profitable. In fact, we generated 50% of our income just by selling 3D printed gadget cases like iPhone made up of 3d2prin’ts rubber-like filament. We also design personalized items like belts & buckles, home items and car parts through OpenScad.

 

[friendofdorothy]

I've finally finished @buscadors pyjamas (they match a pair I made for myself earlier in the year) from the bargin silk I got yards and yards of when Atlantic Silks was having its closing down sale. We can now both look very elegant in our dark bright blue slub silk pjs.

 

[susie12]

I've finally finished @buscadors pyjamas (they match a pair I made for myself earlier in the year) from the bargin silk I got yards and yards of when Atlantic Silks was having its closing down sale. We can now both look very elegant in our dark bright blue slub silk pjs.

Any pictures? They sound lovely.

 

[Boudicca]

I've finally finished @buscadors pyjamas (they match a pair I made for myself earlier in the year) from the bargin silk I got yards and yards of when Atlantic Silks was having its closing down sale. We can now both look very elegant in our dark bright blue slub silk pjs.

Actually, I think what we really need is a photo of both of you in your matching pyjamas!

 

[Crispy]

Hello craft thread!
This Saturday, we're having a Make Day at the makerspace. The idea is to bring your projects and work on them in the company of like-minded people. Register (free) here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-day-june-2014-registration-11785381393

It's also a good chance to find out about our new home and what we're all about, and maybe join us or influence our plans

 

[friendofdorothy]

Hello craft thread!
This Saturday, we're having a Make Day at the makerspace. The idea is to bring your projects and work on them in the company of like-minded people. Register (free) here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-day-june-2014-registration-11785381393

It's also a good chance to find out about our new home and what we're all about, and maybe join us or influence our plans

I've been meaning to come along for a while. Thanks for the invite, I've just registed. I presume its ok to bring a sewing project, I could extra space / big table to do some cutting out? I'll mention it to my Hernehill stitch and bitch friends too, they are mostly knitters/ crochet/ quilters.

 

[Crispy]

We have lots of big tables

 

[friendofdorothy]

We have lots of big tables

Great! just what I need. See you on sat.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Actually, I think what we really need is a photo of both of you in your matching pyjamas!

not sure about that . . .
buscador ?

 

[spirals]

crocheted mouse on a penny!

 

[moose]

Just noticed this downloadable Vivienne Westwood shirt pattern on her website! Might have a crack at it if I can scale the pattern up.
http://worldsendshop.co.uk/drape-shirt/

 

[Mogden]

I've been out buying rather a lot of fabric. There's a really rather good fabric producer closing their doors, retirement rather than recession, and it's been sold off for a song. Here's some pics but it really doesn't do it all justice. There's enough to do my planned outside harem and most of the window dressing in my house for the price of a couple of pairs of average curtains.

 

[Boudicca]

I can't remember who it was who wanted to make Xmas wreaths, but the 99p shop have something called 'swimming noodles' which I think would make excellent wreaths.

 

[Manter]

I can't remember who it was who wanted to make Xmas wreaths, but the 99p shop have something called 'swimming noodles' which I think would make excellent wreaths.

It was me! Ace idea x

 

[Callie]

I've been out buying rather a lot of fabric. There's a really rather good fabric producer closing their doors, retirement rather than recession, and it's been sold off for a song.

wherewherewhere??

 

[Mogden]

Crowsons in Uckfield are closing but it's the shop in buxted you want. Closes this Saturday.

 

[spirals]

I needed a new pin cushion. It's Iain Duncham(ster) Smith!

 

[heinous seamus]

Drfitwood beach hut

 

[Treacle Toes]

Drfitwood beach hut

Oooooooooooooh I really like that!

 

[idumea]

I'm making a bed.

Well, I'm skint and currently living in a warehouse without a bed....but there are a lot of pallets and bits of wood and a sander and tools in the yard What could possibly go wrong?

 

[Greebo]

I'm making a bed. <snip> there are a lot of pallets and bits of wood and a sander and tools in the yard What could possibly go wrong?

All you really need is a mattress-size platform a few inches off the ground, you've got enough materials to allow for a mistake or two, might as well try it.

 

[Treacle Toes]

I'm making a bed.

Well, I'm skint and currently living in a warehouse without a bed....but there are a lot of pallets and bits of wood and a sander and tools in the yard What could possibly go wrong?

idumea
It's a great idea. Pallets are very good to build all kinds of home and garden furniture.

http://www.99pallets.com/pallet-beds/diy-20-pallet-bed-frame-ideas/

 

[8115]

Customising a t shirt tomorrow, taking it from a v neck to a scoop neck and putting ribbon round the neck.

Then decoupage on a box my sister gave me for this very purpose. I need to think of a purpose for the box so I have a theme. Maybe to hold my laundrette change.