Hobbies and Crafts

Ooooh do you know what, I am all inspired again. :-)

I used to knit all the kids jumpers and cardis when they were little, I even adapted patterns to suit.

I made pram and cot covers, and backed them and put wadding in the middle and quilted them.

Now nothing. lol

I bought a beautiful cardigan for myself the other day. Hand crotcheted. Lovely for Summer.

I am throwing myself on your mercy here gels. Is there an instructional video somewhere to teach yourself crochet? I tried to do it from a book years ago. I ended it with knots.

Talk about monkey see, monkey do. I can copy someone if I see it, but the book just confused me.

Maddie
x
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MotownGal........:)

Here you are......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w45qDIM5S9Y

Been looking up Printing Fabric and have come across this....

http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.-Cotton-Washable_002.htm

but abit pricey to use all the time, so the Jet Set maybe the better option and or change my ink cartridge.....thing is now l have seen what can be printed and how it can look, l don't want to give up:)))....l'll have to get a job...lol

Take care

jude ;-) :-P

Have just about recovered from the Big Stamping Exhibition at Ally Pally but it will take a while longer for my purse to recover!

Seeing Jean's cards inspired me to buy a Memory Box die - I got a floral circle - works beautifuly. I also got some embossing dies, couple of lovely paper stacks ...................and lots more.
Hope to show you some results soon.

Jean - I can't post on the blog but I especially like the pinky purple card with the flowers overlapping the edge, very effective.

Ann...somewhere you mentioned about you being away and would l add photo's to the BLOGS, yes of course l will:)

Here's another link re Printing Fabrics....they send free samples but charge for posting, l think they are in China....lol...??????

http://www.art98.net/art98/samples.htm


Pammy...you will now be very busy,or you should be!! :)

jude :-)

Pammy I will put your message to Jean on the blog for you.

Thanks Ann

No problem Pammy. I am trying to find out why some people can add and others are unable to. I don't know if it is to do with the way people register.

Jude, it was on the Welsh thread I said that. Thanks. So, would people be aware please that I will be away from 24 April to 25 May. During that time if you have photos to go on the blog would you send them to Jude please.

Jude
Just had a look at the links you gave.
Saving the crotchet ones for later else nothing else will get done today. :-0 :-0 :-0 :-0 :-D :-D :-D :-D

I bought some silk sheets that you can print on and they are really nice and easy to do but as you say expensive.

I think you would be as well to buy a bottle of Bubble jet as it will give you more flexibility as you can then use any fabric.
Shame we don't live nearer each other we could have gone halfers on a bottle!!
I've also managed with some help from OH to print a piece that is 20cm wide by 56cm on an A4 printer by adjusting the settings.

We went to buy an ink cartridge on Saturday and the cheapest we could find was in W********ns.
Off to play in my studio now as we have another exhibition looming.
~~~~~~~~~ to everyone else
Take care
Von

I have just put some of Annettes blocks for her Field of dreams quilt on the craft blog.


Jude has had a senior moment (and then gone away until tomorrow) She has put some lovely photos of the Black mountains and Tintern on the craft blog which should ideally be on the photo blog. :-D

Thank you Jude.

Just looking in before I start on the dinner.

Thank you for taking the time to sort out the link for me.
:-)

Maddie
:-)

At last found Puss's photos of her bracelets buried in my spam folder so have added them to the blog.

Just pushing this up the boards .
Will have a look at blog Ann.
Hope you have a good holiday
Take care
Von

Morning all:)

The photo's have been sorted now...dohh what was l thinking...lol

Maddie...no problem, hope its useful:)

l've just signed up a 12 week course OCN Creative Textiles, starts in September...signed my sister too...should be good. Its for beginners through to what ever stage:)....see below:

"Creative Textiles OCN LEVELS 1, 2 & 3 , Phone/email for start dates
Suitable for anyone interested in textiles and needlework, whether traditional or contemporary. Everyone welcome -from beginners to those with more experience wanting to extend their skills -no prior knowledge necessary. This course is ideal as a creative hobby-oriented skill developer but also for those planning to study to a higher level (such as City & Guilds textiles) in the future. You will make a range of small items -pictures, cards, jewellery, boxes, bags, book covers etc using a variety of simple and easily learnt techniques. Combine fabrics with hand embroidery, applique, dye & print to make beautiful decorative items -all your own work -all unique!2 hrs per week for 12 weeks"

Von....... is this abit like the courses you've been on?? no exams thank goodness.

l saw some lovely flowers made from crotchet and felt, bottomlayers in crotchet and felt on the top with beads, all pastel colours lovely.

Sis and l bought a bracelet off Puss yesterday, they are very cute:))

jude xx ;-) :-P

Thanks for sorting the photos Jude :-D

That looks a good course for what interests you. Not for me but with your interest in printing on fabric, needlework etc, great. Is it local to you?

Yes its in town:))

:-)

Jude
I have done various courses over the years but I went to university in 1997 and did a part - time degree in Art and Design.

I graduated in 2002 and I specialised in textles although my final pieces were combined textiles and hand made paper.

Now I go once month and work with like minded people and although we all do our own thing we can discuss ideas and work which is the thing I miss about University.
The course sounds good and I look forward to seeing the results.

Incidently I looked at the instructions on the PhotoFabric and it says to hand wash so I think any fabric that you print on the printer will need hand washing.
Take care
Von

Von.....oo eck l hope l finish the course, l usually get me knickers in a twist at some stage, but having sister there may help. l want to do it, l really want to learn how to finish something.....LOL

Well done you for your uni and college courses:)
yesterday whilst in Aber sis and l were looking for wool, we popped into a very expensive wool shop and sittingin the window round a table were 3 ladies knitting away, drinking coffee and chatting, they looked so relaxed :)

Nite nite
ude x

Oh dear - Have just taken new sewing machine out of the box and am wondering what I was thinking of :-S
My old 40 ish year old Singer had forward/reverse, straight/zigzag, a bobbin and tension thingies. And the handle was part of the nice solid hard case.

This one has.........................loads of bits :-D. Started to read the leaflet but as my eyes glazed over I decided I need some caffeine!! Hopefully I will soon be stitching away :-)

Lol Lyndi, does that mean that the first job is to build the sewing machine? :-)