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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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@CheerBear

Not difficult at all, is stocking stitch, the chenille look comes from the wool used.

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member That looks lovely. I used to knit. I hope the needle aren’t too dusty. Love a pic, if you would like to share , when you are up and running. 🧶🧶🧶

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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Oh wow, I mean wow @CheerBear they are stunning. I love the colours, and the dots are perfect. 👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😍

I can post a demo of the spiral if you would like. It’s very easy once you know how, like most things. I don’t want to be pushy though, or sound like a know all, cos I know very little. 😩😩

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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Knitting of any kind is hard I think @Former-Member. I can crochet but not knit. Something about two sticks doesn't work for me. The chenille would be so soft and snuggly ❤

Thanks @Maggie 😊. I am so glad you introduced me to dotting! And to making the stones. They're heaps of fun to paint on!

I'd love to see a demo if you wouldn't mind. You're not pushy at all and I am learning so much from you!

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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Oh that is so clever @Maggie. I didn't go in the middle of each dot with the new colour and it didn't work (of course 😂).

She's awesome. I love her canvas ones especially.

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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She has a Facebook page @CheerBear . She lost her husband to cancer, that’s how she started dotting. It’s an amazing art, for all sorts of reasons. She has bird boxes, and sells her stones. She has a rooster demo, which I would like to try. Looking for a stencil.

I sat with that pattern when I was teaching my ladies. I worked for a day figuring it out,then my lady changed her mind. I wish I had this demo back then. Oh well.

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@CheerBear ... wow ... you've done so well. Looks pretty perfect to me. 👍 I particularly love the metalic looking one I think ... something about the autumn/metalic colouring in it. Very impressive you pair of dotters I must say @CheerBear @Maggie 💕

@Former-Member ... the jumper looks great, and I'm sure it will look fab once you get it done. Picture please 😊

I used to do some knitting when I was younger, but always preferred crochet. I did quite a bit of crochet, up until I got married really. Now I never seem to find the time. Really should try to track down my hooks and give it another go. Havent seen them since we moved up here 11 years ago though .. probably best to buy new ones.

Sherry

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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@CheerBear Here they are. 😁😁😁

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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I love them @Maggie. Are they natural stones? Did you use any of the patching up hole stuff to flatten them up?
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