The Comfy Crafting Cafe Challenge

Cryztal

fairyclicks wrote: »

Ok i thought i would share a pic of my finished bag - just to prove i did it lol!

ooh thats really lovely fairyclicks, is it difficult to do?

mummybearx

I would love to join your challange, but my problem is a simple one, Im lazy

I have a sewing machine, have made three cushion covers with it. And that's it. I have numerous sewing books, lots of threads, fabrics, lots of buttons, cross stitching stuff, patterns, aida, evenweave, threads, I bought pinking shears last week that I 'needed' even though I have still never used them. I'm just lazy!

I did start a patchwork quilt..... Have lots of squares cut out, about 1/4 sewn together.....

Oh don't make me join in!! :rotfl:

fairyclicks

Cryztal wrote: »

ooh thats really lovely fairyclicks, is it difficult to do?

Oh thanks Cryztal - i'll be honest with you, i did it one night while i couldn't sleep so started at about 2am - trust me difficult is not a word that comes to mind at all :rotfl::rotfl:

zepsgal wrote: »

I would love to join your challange, but my problem is a simple one, Im lazy

I have a sewing machine, have made three cushion covers with it. And that's it. I have numerous sewing books, lots of threads, fabrics, lots of buttons, cross stitching stuff, patterns, aida, evenweave, threads, I bought pinking shears last week that I 'needed' even though I have still never used them. I'm just lazy!

I did start a patchwork quilt..... Have lots of squares cut out, about 1/4 sewn together.....

Oh don't make me join in!! :rotfl:

Aw Zepsgal!!!!!!! lol i wouldn't dream of trying to strong arm you into it at all.......honest.....:whistle:

I'm sure you would love to actually do something with all the bits and bobs you are still buying even though you say you are too lazy to use them are you sure thats what it is? not more of a lack of motivation maybe? you know the kinda thing that having other people to chat to and share with helps with......:D

Aw i'm a big meanie aren't i? Put it this way, you are more than welcome to join in if and when you choose to

xxx

fairyclicks

Ohhhhhhh just finished knitting the doggy coat Tails to sew in now and well am contemplating what way would be best to fasten the neck - I sewed the last one up but i think it would be quite hard to get a dog to sit still long enough to get a jumper pulled over its head!! So i have just unpicked that and now sitting with the 2 of them wondering about fastenings........i'm thinking velcro for ease of use maybe ohhhh or press stud thingymaduffers

mummybearx

Well I've subscribed, that's a start :rotfl:

I think I'm just not very creative. I done fashion and textiles at school, and art, plus a higher in craft and design, but I've always struggled. I want to be good at it, Im just not lol! I would love to have someone that could sit with me, guide me through things, so I can ask daft question and they can correct my mistakes.

Mind you, I've contacted a woman on fb that isn't far from me, she runs classes in cushion making, and another in children's clothing. My dh says that I will be going on her next available one day course, I will!!!!

fairyclicks

zepsgal wrote: »

Well I've subscribed, that's a start :rotfl:

I think I'm just not very creative. I done fashion and textiles at school, and art, plus a higher in craft and design, but I've always struggled. I want to be good at it, Im just not lol! I would love to have someone that could sit with me, guide me through things, so I can ask daft question and they can correct my mistakes.

Mind you, I've contacted a woman on fb that isn't far from me, she runs classes in cushion making, and another in children's clothing. My dh says that I will be going on her next available one day course, I will!!!!

Well there you go, first steps are well underway - its really hard to just be creative i think - I was lucky enough to have a gran and a mum who both knit and sew so i have the option of going to mum's now and saying what will i do with this???? lol! I also recently joined a sewing class as i wouldn't consider myself to be very good in the 'how' to actually do a lot of things properly - i can have ideas but have trouble with the doing bit quite often!

Hopefully this challenge will be fully of 'silly' questions - i know i will probably be asking how quite a lot - its the only way to learn!

fairyclicks

I was just adding some pictures to my folksy shop and trying to add a variety of things. Thought you might like to see a few more bits i have done

fairyclicks

Well i have been getting on ok with my unfinished projects the last few days - the doggy coat knitting bit is finished and i think i am going to sew in some elastic round the neck bit to make it easier to put on and take off - need to get some thick elastic and then just sew round the neck part - hope it works

Also have just finished knitting the elephant bits - have the legs, tusks and part of the head sewn up so it really shouldn't take me too long to finish him! I honestly can't wait to see him finished now

simplydevine05

I am also a serial craft project hoarder. My list...

1. Framing and collaging a load of family pics for my sister
2. Fridge magnets
3. A soap dish
4. A set of drawers for my sisters jewellery
5. A sunglasses case
6. A gift bag
7. Earrings
8. Cupcake shopper bag

I'm sure I've missed something! Most importantly though I need to finish my website first!!


Looking forward to hearing about everyone's progress xx

Edit: 9. Covering a damaged table
10. Waste paper bin

vintage43

Hi all crafty folks! Happy Monday, it's lovely out there, so I'm going to top up my vitamin D and do some hand sewing out in the garden.
I have a doll to dress and then a set of lovely but tatty shelves to spruce up to sell, I went to my first car boot of the year yesterday and an antique market where I managed to pic up some beautiful bits for the dolls, some vintage china and the shelves, bargains all round.
I have just done the costing on the first doll I made, now just need to work out how much to charge for them, they are so much fun to make.