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Craft Corner

CheerBearSenior Contributor

Craft Corner

A place to chat and share all things crafty!

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 😉

Looking forward to hearing from you all 🙂

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Hope4meSenior Contributor

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Hey there @outlander @CheerBear @saturnzoon @Faith-and-Hope @Ali11 and all 🖐

I don't crochet but I used to knit; my hands can't cope these days. I had a go at crochet in my 20's but I didn't have anyone to learn from so I gave up; I prefer to sew.

All the beautiful colours of your projects really brighten up the forum. 🌈 I've found a pic of the dress I made, but it doesn't do it justice. It looked far better on me than on a hanger.

I don't know why it's sideways as it's fine when I open it up in another window. There doesn't seem to be a function to rotate it. Sorry guys...

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Hope4me ,
What an accomplished dressmaker you are! I just thought I'd chime in with that, and also ask you if you feel comfortable having this image posted on the forums? The SANE Forums are an anonymous space so that people can feel comfortable sharing personal details about their lives knowing that they cannot be identified by others who know them. It may be something to consider when choosing which craft/sewing projects to share with forum friends.

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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That's a beautiful dress @Hope4me 😊💗 I'd love to be able to sew properly but I don't do measuring and precision well enough to and kind of just play when I'm near a machine. Thanks for sharing it with us ❤

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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beautiful @Hope4me

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Hope4meSenior Contributor

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Thanks for your concern @Former-Member. I did consider that prior to posting, but as I only wore it once many yrs ago the odds of it identifying me are slim to none. 😉

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Hope4meSenior Contributor

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Thanks for the compliment @CheerBear. Yours too @outlander 😄

I started sewing for my dolls when I was a little girl. I took it as an elective at school as there wasn't anyone in my family who sewed.

Re your sewing ability? I think you make up for it big time with your crochet! Have you had a go at making clothes? I found this over-top (on Google images) I thought might be very adaptable for Winter or Spring; a great big square, sewn down the sides to create armholes and the neckline could be any size you like too.

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Hope4me 🙂 I haven't crocheted clothes aside from socks and slippers because I'm worried about them breaking. I've crocheted all kinds of other things though (mostly toys and blankets of different kinds). The last few days I've been looking at 'freeform crochet' as my new little thing possibly. Endless creations there! Love the top above and if I was to crochet clothes I think it would be something like that 🙂

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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I finally finished the border and my blanket! It's taken way longer than I expected but it's done. Now to find the next thing... 😆

@outlander @saturnzoon @Hope4me @BlueBay 🙂

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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Omg @CheerBear thst is so beautiful ❤️

It’s anazing. Which way did you do the join them together?

I’m struggling to put mine together. I’ll look sgsin at a tutorial.

Hi 👋 @outlander abd others passing by. 😊

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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wow @CheerBear the wait was well worth it! love love love it! the colours are so pretty.can you zoom in on the border abit?
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