Hobbies and Crafts

Thanks Moonbi I will look out for one of those then. :-)

One from Von on the blog

Is anyone going to the Knitting and Stitch at Olympia in March?
Von

Would if I lived nearer Von. Are you going?

Not sure Ann. I was thinking about it.
Von

:-D :-D Von thinking hard then?

Grrr! the number of times I have worked a chain and done half a row of crochet (half treble) and pulled it out again. Anyone know how to not have the foundation chain too tight so that you can't get the hook in? :-(

Practice chains Ann, maybe you are pulling the yarn too tight.

Try using a larger hook for the foundation chain.

Much better to have a slack chain as it is easy enough to work along it later by pulling each loop a little until you have a satisfactory tension.

Ah thank you Island, I think trying to keep it neat makes me pull the thread too tight. Also trying to control the 'feed' of wool which I assume comes with practice.

Hello Island, and any others who are crocheting.

I have been in to Derby today to stock up on crafting provisions, not food, LOL, and bought another crochet hook in a different size to the ones I have got.
I noticed when putting it away with my other hooks, that they are now making them about 1/4 to 1/2 inch shorter. I hope they nestle in the hand as snug as before. No sign of the newer type with the spotted handles on like the one used by Lucy on Attic24.

Now I have to pack everything away. Next week I am hoping to go again for fabrics, as I fancy having a go at Patchwork again.

Happy Crafting Everyone


Julia in Derbyshire

What are you making Ann? or are you just doing some practice squares or rounds?
It's amazing how quickly crochet works up, I prefer it to knitting in that respect - also, my hands prefer the hook as I tend to get cramp with needles.

Hi Julia, where did you spring from? LOL

I had to take a phone call halfway through typing my post!

Here's another tip for knitters and crocheters (is that a real word?)

When moving home divide your yarn stash into small plastic bags and use them to fill any spaces in packing boxes.
Remember to put some aside for the inevitable hooky moments though :-D

Island a bit early to be talking about making anything, just practice squares at the moment, just want to learn something new, although I am at the stage of wondering why :-D hello Julia.

Island hopefully my moving days are over. :-D :-D :-D

Anyone seen the new Stephanie Weightman tattered lace dies. Expensive but very pretty.

Ann, I have just sent you some pics and one of them has tattered lace on it, didnt know it was that until I saw a picture on her blog, but I have no idea were you get them from.... also just bought some new of S/W diecuts like the lattice one , lots of different shapes cant wait to see them....
love jean xx

Hobbycraft and Hobbycraft on line Jean, there are loads. Where did you get yours then?

Bought a big bagful of white die cut shapes off e-bay all sorts in and that was one of them, I have just had a look at Hobbycraft , but darent order anything else until the next visa comes in and I pay what I owe....lol.... ;-) ;-)
but like the look of them so most likley will get a couple......

Hi
Hope you are all busy crafting. ;-) ;-)

I've just been doing some hand quilting and find that I really could do with a magnifying glass to see properly.
Does anyone use one and if so which one would you recommend?
Take care
Von

Ann
DVD is on it's way
Enjoy
Take care
Von