Sewing Circle

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Originally Posted by Shea

That takes a lot of talent Idril! I can't ad-lib anything when it comes to sewing, let alone a hat! I must have a pattern or I don't know where to begin.

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The hat was a little itimidating and it wasn't my first choice to ad-lib it, I looked and looked for something I could buy and when that wasn't happening, I looked and looked for a pattern but I couldn't find anything even remotely similar to what I wanted. Most of the things I've done without a pattern weren't very comlicated, various tunics and capes or whatnot but that hat was a challenge and it took more than one try, believe me! :p

I forgot to mention one...or two...other costumes and I can't believe I forgot them because of all the ones my kids have worn, these were my favorites...Batman and Robin. There wasn't actually all that much sewing involved, the capes, the emblems and the cowl, which my mom helped me with, the rest was just creative choices in clothing. They were so dang cute and so enthusiastic about their roles...and please ignore the dirty couch in the background because it's really quite horrifying and embarrassing. :rolleyes:

:nod: Now that's what I call cute! :D

Look what I found.

This is what my Welcome cross-stitch will look like when it is finished.

Here's another one that I'm in the middle of. I've got quite a lot done on the angel on the right and the sky. It's been put away because Leo would rather me do a Welcome sign saying that it's more practical. Men...

Both are beautiful!

Wow, shea, those will look beautiful when you are done. You will have to post pictures when you finish.

It turns ou I have no pictures of the only work Ive done thats remotly showable..(it was a book cover case thing with a piece of somerset patchwork set in it) I made it for my grandmother and she lives in egypt o Im not going to see it again for a while.
But I got some dress patterns from my (other) grandmother and bought some matrial and IM goping to try my hand at making one of my sisters a sun dress.
But talking of adlibbing my Egyptian grandmother was amazing she'dmake these beautiful dresses straight from her head with no pattern at all shed just look at the material and decide what she wanted it to be.

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Originally Posted by Shea

:nod: Now that's what I call cute! :D

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Thank you, they are cute, aren't they? ;) They got a lot of comments that year but they never dressed in tandem again despite my begging.

I used to do a fair amount of cross stitch once upon a time, I did blankets for each boy when they were born but my youngest's blanket was the last thing I did. I should try a small piece and see if I still have the patience for it.

I really like that Angel one, Shea and that's saying something because I'm not usually that interested in angels. I think it may have something to do with it's simularity to the Argonath from LOTR. ;)

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Originally Posted by Idril

I think it may have something to do with it's simularity to the Argonath from LOTR. ;)

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Yeah, that's what I thought! What really compelled me to do this one was the Earth. It looks like a photo! I'm at the point where I can start it, but I'm almost afraid to :eek:

I spent this last week doing another baby blanket for a friend. I just finished it this morning. Here's a shot of it. It looks kind of green but it's really blue and yellow crocheted at the same time. I never did that before. It makes it rather heavy and I wouldn't recommend doing something like that in July. I had planned on finishing my welcome sign now, but I just found out yesterday that yet another friend is expecting! Time to go out and get more yarn. At least I have plenty of time since I can't seem to get an interview. :rolleyes:

Is that knitted shea??It looks great!
:D :nod:

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Originally Posted by Nightshade

Is that knitted shea??It looks great!
:D :nod:

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Thanks! Nah, can't quite get the hang of knitting this is crochet with a shell stitch.

Oh wow ! I want to learn to crochet *sigh* I dont suppose its possible to teach me over the internet is it??

If you run a search on crochet, you'll actually find tons of sites with tutorials. They all have a different way of presenting the techniques, none of which begin the way I do. Their's is all very complicated. Maybe I can get Leo to take pictures of my hands as I start a chain.

I have no idea where I got this old book, but judging by the fashions in it, it's from somewhere in the twenties or early thirties (didn't even have color photos yet!). I decided to finally make something for myself, so I'm going to make my first sweater. It's actually called a morning jacket. I just love this stitch and I'm making my sweater out of the yellow, and I'm also doing that baby afghan in the same stitch, but with blue.

nice :nod:

I like the old style pattern, Shea. It's a nice looking stitch too. I should really try to improve my crochet talents, because you really can't do that type of pattern with knitting needles.

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Originally Posted by Petrarch's Love

I should really try to improve my crochet talents, because you really can't do that type of pattern with knitting needles.

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It's actually a really easy stitch. I'll post it if you want it. I have no idea how it ends yet. The top row isn't level across.

One of these days I'll try knitting again. I've always wanted to make cables.

Oh Wow Shea! Very amazing! It all looks nice.

I am a 4-Her, and the county fair is this week, entry day was yesterday, and all my projects did really well, I am short on time right now, but I will post pictures soon! I am quite satisfied.

Can't wait to see them!! :)

I finally got a picture of the book cover I made.

Looking good, Nightshade.

That's really pretty, Nightshade. I like the idea of the quilt square on a book cover.

I have my preparation book which needs a nice cover,nightshade.would u volunteer?

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Originally Posted by Nightshade

I finally got a picture of the book cover I made.

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Very nice, Night. Something to be proud of.

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Originally Posted by Nightshade

I finally got a picture of the book cover I made.

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It's really cool. :)

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Originally Posted by miss tenderness

I have my preparation book which needs a nice cover,nightshade.would u volunteer?

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Sure;)! mind you its actually a mus'hoff cover miss T.

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Originally Posted by Petrarch's Love

I like the idea of the quilt square on a book cover.

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Its a lovley pattern to make and real fun but sadly pretty useless on actual quilts becasue it ahs sticky out bits. actually its an example of combining homework with desprate present hunting:D

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Originally Posted by Virgil

Very nice, Night. Something to be proud of.

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Originally Posted by Pensive

It's really cool. :)

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Thanks:D

Yay!! Nice looking bookcover Night!!

I know I promised photos, so here goes:

This is my grannysquare afghan, made from yarn remnants. I had washed it after stiching it together, and dried it on an old blanket, and naturally my cat decided to sleep on it.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i258/m-ari-a/3.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...nnySquares.jpg

That's very nice, Piglet! I have one that my grandmother made for me that looks very similar. Will you enter that in a 4-H competition?

I already did. :D I got a purple, although I feel I didn't quite deserve it. ;) But I suppose it was the best in my age group.

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Originally Posted by RJbibliophil

I already did. :D I got a purple, although I feel I didn't quite deserve it. ;) But I suppose it was the best in my age group.

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Well, I'm no expert on knitting but from the picture, it looks like you did a wonderful job! I have no doubt you certainly did deserve the ribbon. :nod:

I think that's gorgeous, Piglet.:thumbs_up

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Originally Posted by ClaesGefvenberg

Any other? Ok, how about Origami? :nod:

I have been an Origami freak since my tender years. The interest got a further boost when my daughter became interested. Anybody else out there? I enclose a picture of a couple of examples I just happened to have sitting in my window.

I find it very relaxing, and have but one problem with it: To find suitable paper. If anybody could help me out there, I would be most grateful.

/Claes

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I had this lesson when I was a kid, and yes it's a very interesting folding-paper activities. I only managed to make simple ones though, like bird or house.

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Originally Posted by RJbibliophil

Yay!! Nice looking bookcover Night!!

I know I promised photos, so here goes:

This is my grannysquare afghan, made from yarn remnants. I had washed it after stiching it together, and dried it on an old blanket, and naturally my cat decided to sleep on it.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i258/m-ari-a/3.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...nnySquares.jpg

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What a LUCKY cat!

It is really wonderful, RJ! It's a pity, I know not how to knit. I guess, it must be fun. My grandmother had promissed me to teach me knitting but then she passed away. I miss her and her promises too.

You will all be pleased to know that Granny Squares are crocheted. I doubt it is possible to knit them. :lol:

Thank you all for your wonderful comments! :D Yes, my cat is indeed lucky. For some strange reason, he seems to get in a lot of pictures! :lol: But he can be quite cute when he is sleeping. Right now he is curled up on a sofa he likes.

That is lovely, Piglet!! You cat is adorable as well. I miss mine :bawling:

Since we are settled here I have finally dug out my old projects.

Here is the best knitting project I have ever done. It was a lot of fun!

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9979/shawl1qc9.jpg

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/6876/shawl2zd3.jpg

http://img303.imageshack.us/img303/7...wlwholeko2.jpg


I'll try to get pics of my cloak, and a skirt I just did. The skirt is a black one that I made a few years ago and grew tired of...so yesterday I cut six long slits in the bottom and sewed different peices of material in. It's all swirly and random and colorful now :p

Wow, it seems like that, we have lots of talented craftswoman over here in the forum. :)

I just finished a cardigan for my mom and thought I'd post pics to share.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...D/sweater2.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...oD/sweater.jpg

Hey, it's amazing!

Thanks Pensive. :)

I sew, however I am only a beginner. I am currently working on a Regency era dress complete with a bonnet, reticule, etc. It's my first sewing project, I'm so proud of myself.

This reminds me of a time I was chatting with my friends at school-I was talking to my two female friends and one male friend, and I was specifcally talking to one of the girls who knows how to knit, and we chatted, and I said to my male friend, "You're probably thinking 'Bah! Woman's work!'" and he said, "No, I actually tried knitting once, but I kept making holes. Then after trying to fix it I just gave up and tried to make a pattern out of the holes instead." :lol: Men!

That cardigan and those afgans look so warm! Great job!

Hi Lily--Welcome to the forums, since I haven't really had a chance to say hi to you. Always glad to welcome a fellow sticher to this thread too. A regency era dress sounds like a real challenge. You must be a good seamstress. I think we'd all like to see a picture when it's done. :)

Thank you for the welcome! Oh, it's nothing really extravagant...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...egencygown.jpg

Like that only not quite as fancy. (But I'm also making a chemise and corset!) I think I've gotten entangled into something I can't do all that well, but I'll try! I'll post a picture, too. Don't worry.

Wow, that should be very pretty when done, but a lot of work when it's done. I've always thought a corset sounded like a difficult thing to make. What are you using for the ribbing? Are the sleeves in your pattern puffed like the ones in the picture. That would be very pretty, but also looks like a bit of a challenge. Why are you making a regency gown? Just for the fun of it or are you going to be in a play or something? Anyway, good luck with the project.