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Craft Corner

CheerBearSenior Contributor04 Apr 2017, 11:55 am AEST

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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Unknown userMember07 Apr 2018, 2:20 pm AEST

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That's an awesome explanation @CheerBear, and I think (havent' had time to properly follow it yet) it's the way I do mine too.

I see what you're describing as 'the wonky' @Phoenix_Rising - I'm pretty sure that can be taken care of by taking the new yarn through the last loops of the previous colour on that last changeoer stitch. (words are not at my best today - sorry) (that 'wonky' irks me when it happens because it's out of alignment to my eye and I grrrr until I can fix it. but that's maybe just me and my own issues )

@Phoenix_Rising about the going down a hook size for some amigurumi - usually they ask the maker to do that to ensure the stitches are tight enough, which might not happen with the 'proper' hook size for that yarn.

Sorry, don't have time enought to write more right now, will come back later though.

Have a wonderful crafting day!

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Unknown userMember08 Apr 2018, 4:47 pm AEST

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I finally managed to get the table set up with/ for the jigsaw - I needed help with moving things.

This is the jigsaw I've chosen to work on this time. SunsOut 'A Covered Bridge in Spring'

I'm still working on my variegated green crochet hankie edging and it's looking really pretty.

Don't have much energy for much else, so not been here so much, apologies for that, but I will be back soon enough. You'll all have time to have made your projects and have taken images to share and thereby lift a few spirits.

@Catcakes I can imagine your baby blanket is progressing nicely, I think of you often.

@CheerBear Wondering if the two socks match - I know if it were me doing them they wouldn't.

@Bunniekins How is your bottle green scarf going? I'll bet you're almost finished!

@OhanaSystem @outlander @Shaz51 @Phoenix_Rising hoping you're having some pleasant crafing moments amid the rest of the everythings. Thinking of you.

(((( Craft hugs )))) for all who want or need them.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor08 Apr 2018, 6:37 pm AEST

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@Former-Member, I love that jigsaw puzzle picture

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor08 Apr 2018, 6:42 pm AEST

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@Former-Member Hi SunShower I have no energy atm to do much of anything. Just sooooooooo tired it is ridiculous. Hoping you are keeping okish. gp

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outlanderSenior Contributor08 Apr 2018, 7:40 pm AEST

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that jigsaw looks loveley @Former-Member !

@Bunniekins

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CheerBearSenior Contributor08 Apr 2018, 8:01 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member and all ☺

I have a two-unicorn-footed dancing prancer now, after finishing off a second close-enough sock/slipper this afternoon. They match well enough for it not to be noticed by the new owner who is very happy, which matters more than my want to undo and redo until they match better than well-enough ☺

Hope you're enjoying that beautiful puzzle.

💗

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor08 Apr 2018, 8:17 pm AEST

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@outlander Hi outlander :)xx

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outlanderSenior Contributor08 Apr 2018, 8:24 pm AEST

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im sure even though they arent 100% matching they are still lovely @CheerBear im glad their new owners are loving them.

@Bunniekinshi

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CheerBearSenior Contributor08 Apr 2018, 8:26 pm AEST

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Thanks @outlander 😊 I'm/we're stoked you gave me the idea to look beyond the colour of the yarn and check out other sources of inspiration

Know you're struggling. Big biiiig hugs to you ❤

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outlanderSenior Contributor08 Apr 2018, 8:30 pm AEST

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thanks CB looking forward to seeing some dragon socks too if your still up for doing those..... @CheerBear any pics for inspiration to show us?

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