Craft Corner

Adding another finished project here tonight (to go with the finished privacy screen up above) while I'm feeling pleased about having finished it a little bit ago while watching tv. @Bunniekins @CheerBear @Mazarita @MoonGal @OhanaSystem @Phoenix_Rising @BlueBay @Catcakes @Snowie @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Appleblossom

I started working on distraction projects and using things from my stash, this pretty embroidered handkerchief was in that stash. (There's another one that I may needle tatt around) I began it earlier in the week after purchasing the tools needed to make the holes for the edging.

I worked the first round okay, and went on to make a lacey edging. I was not happy with the end product even after the 6 or so hours it took. Sat with it for a little bit, then decided to undo it. If I'm going to do something, I need to do it properly even if it means undoing and redoing.

So I undid it all and began again (not the foundational base row of holes and loops). I realised I'd forgotten to make the basic 'header row' that all lace has and then worked a prettier, daintier, more shapely pattern of scallops which I am very happy with. I remembered why I love embroidered and edged hankies so much!
It was so worth it to undo and start again. I'm very happy with it.

@Former-Memberthat looks great, you have been to busy lately.

@Former-Member Sunshower your work is so pretty. I love it!

Looks wonderful @Former-Member! Well done. My daughter could do with a couple like that to give herself some much needed privacy. You really are a very clever lady 😄 xx ps: did you ever think of starting your own arts and crafts business?

Hi @Former-Member

Your lacing, tatting and privacy screen are beautiful. You have put a lot of work into these pieces and it shows in the gorgeous detail. Looking forward to seeing more of your craft when you can. Hope your Sunday is turning out to be a good one 😊

Happy Sunday to all in the Craft Corner!

Thank you @Former-Member @Bunniekins @Snowie @Mazarita @Faith-and-Hope @Catcakes @Appleblossomfor your lovely comments and support clicks. I have the pretty hankie sitting on my desk at the moment and looking at it from time to time makes me smile and feel good about myself.

It may seem odd or meaningless to some people, however for me, the little things like this are an important part of my arsenal of defence against the dark moments that all too often try to invade my thoughts. It's also so nice when someone else is inspired in some way to a brighter moment by the time taken to share such personal moments of pleasure.

I tried the needle tatting last night, I know I'm not practised at it yet, but the working of it does not seem to give as fine and neat an appearance as the shuttle tatting. I shall have to try differen threads and patterns. My tension of the knots on the needle is currently too tight for easy movement off the needle and onto the thread. It's a bit confusing. Anyone here needle tat? Would love some pointers if anyone does ...

Sunday is going quietly after a noisy lawn mowing neighbourhood start. Some more catching up on sewing projects so I can get to the writing project I've been requested to help with next week.

May there be some wonderful moments in your day today!

@Former-Member Looking forward to seeing more of your tatting. It is just so pretty.

@Bunniekins Yeah, I did have a business of that variety for many years - making clothes for others, adults and children. There was much to do and enjoy about it too. I made clothes for markets and also for specialty stores, things like little boys suits and christening gowns and little girls' party style dresses and layettes too. (showing my age here with those words )

I also ran teaching workshops both privately and through various teaching facilities for a lot of years.

Things changed and the need for security and the anxiety and stuff meant that all had to stop. I do still do some things for some people at times. (when i feel like it). And sometimes I can wear an item to the shops and someone wants to buy it right there and then. Depending on what it is and the price they are willing to pay, I'll sell it to them.

Wish I could help you, or her, make that privacy screen for your daughter.

@Former-Member I wish we could swap email addresses and correspond but alas this is it ....nonetheless you are inspiring me with all your crafty posts which is great. What a compliment to have people buy something that you are wearing! Wow! that must put a huge smile on your face when that happens 😄

Honestly, sometimes it is, and then sometimes the price some people think an item is worth is quite simply ridiculous!

This one time (no, not at bandcamp, it was in a mall on a travel adventure ) I was wearing the first original design I'd made of a mandala style vest thing with long sleeves and a witchy sort of hood style that was down at the back. It cost me very little for the yarn 'cos, sales bought, but, the yarn itself was worth at least $500. Then there was my time which when condensed to number of hours actually worked and not counting designing, ran to about 100 hours x say $5/ hour.

Person raved over how beautiful; would I sell it to them, etc. Offered me $20 for it. It was all I could do to remain polite and move on instead of laughing in their face.

It's rare that anyone will offer a price that is realistic, but when it happens, it's worth thinking about it and sometimes carrying through.

It might sound like I'm a bit full of myself, but it's happened enought that I often make the decision as to price and keep/ sell before leaving the house in some of my special one of garments.