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What's your favourite craft? Is there anything you're working on at the moment? What would you like to create/work on (I have heaps of "one day" project patterns and ideas that I know I will probably never get around to, but it's nice to imagine)? I'd love to hear!
I have absolutely no artistic side to me and stick figures are the extent of my drawing ability, but I really enjoy learning and trying out new crafts. I learnt crochet during a stay in a prevention and recovery centre and it's something I pick up often when I am feeling blue, I need a distraction or I'm just a little bored. I've tried paper crafts too, although I didn't really get far with anything. Sharpies are some of my best friends and when I find my hands need to move I have a collection of smooth rocks that I draw on (different coloured circles) which often relaxes me. Sometimes I dust off the sewing machine and sew as well. I walk around spotlight for a fun outing 😉
Well im glad middle likes it. It was very nicely done with those pompom thingys on the end!
Grr for it not working but yet again youve proven to be smart and will figure out a way 😆 Ive got 3 loads on the line and 2 waiting to be hung out but no room yet. Ill probably do the folding when i watch tv later on.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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This blurry camera thing is very annoying but hopefully you can see it ok
I think my stitches may need to be tightened abit more though
@CheerBear
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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I can see it well! Love it @outlander😊😍 That will look (and feel!) so nice as a lap blanket 🙂
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Thanks @CheerBear I thought it was a hard stitch whn others meantioned it. Its also easier than hranny sqaure! Im not sure if the other pic popped up the hooks on it. Someone (that would be ne 😩) having a slow moment and didnt tag you lol
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Haha someone (that would be me 😆) is posting via email and not looking through the replies before @outlander!
Officeworks sells crochet stuff?! Did Officeworks just get even cooler?! 😎 (Is that even possible lol)!
They're great hooks and are the same as my first set 🙂 Sometimes I used to get crampy hands with the thin handles though and over time have found that ones with silicone handles work better for me. Now Big has my old set and they're still going. Love the sturdiness of the ones you have and the sizes are perfect for all kinds of projects :ok_hand:!
I had a feeling you might find other stitches a bit easier than Granny! So good to hear you're enjoying it.
I am never, ever making another granny square blanket ever again haha! (I say that now while I'm covered in yarn ends and am mega frustrated, but I'm tipping once I finish this, put it on the lounge and really like it, those annoyed memories will fade 😉).
Giving myself until 2 then will do a run around the house and finish the rest of the washing
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Did i say officeworks? @CheerBear Oh dear what a day! I meant spotlight I had to go to officeworks and had 2 different convos happening. So nope lol not officeworks 😂😂😂
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Ive heard the silicone ones are good. I like the ones with the indents in it atm as that tends to keep my hands in that spot rather than sliding around. You definitely deserve to be treated to those hooks though!
Haha i thought you might say that but you also said that before too! The sewing in the ends have got to be the worse! Maybe you should just put a backing on it lol then no one will know you didnt sew in! Im pretty much finished the washing now. I cant seem to focus on my studies atm though which i really need to. Might be better latter on or tomorrow since i keep getting interuppted and have to do the horses soon and then the kids will be at my house for a while again. Never ends does it!
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Hahaha with Officeworks @outlander! They sell some great crafty things so it wouldn't have massively surprised me.
Nope - I think there will always be something else we need to/should/could etc be doing! I *think* I've made some progress on this creation (love the idea of backing lol) but might put it away now and do some of this housework. I'm running the risk I'm about to chop it all up in frustration (then regret that). "Know when to stop" is an ongoing lesson 😆
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Lol @CheerBear put it away dont chop it up it looks beautiful ( though im not the one doing that atm 😆😉) I keep getting interuppted by mum or pop or someone else. I just start and im interupted at least i can talk and crochet at the same time.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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@CheerBear hoping this is looking ok? The edges are pretty straight so im thinking im on the right track. You can see it better if you zoom in abit.
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