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13 Projects in 2013 (cross stitch, knitting, paper crafts etc.)
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Have added another one to my list
1 - sew 12 little stockings and make up into proper stockings (doing now)
2 - lets sew
3- big stocking for dn1
4- big stocking for dn3
5- big stocking for best friends baby not yet born !
6- sewing keeper for mum (cant explain it but i know what i mean!)
7- tea wreath
8- 2 x tea clock (in cross stitcher magazine)
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I'm half way through 1 and 6 so hopefully I will be able to tick them of soon
Welcome to all the new peeps13 in 2013 challenge 9/130 -
Have edited my original post to add project 10 and update project 9 as I have completed the cross stitching on it.
Hello to all the newbies - looking forward to seeing and reading about everyone's progress0 -
Hi could I join please, hopefully keep me motivated
my projects this year are
1 photo collage
2 baby clothes quilt (already started)
3 knitted blanket for DD baby (just started)
4 make a shoulder bag
5 knitted cardi
6 knitted jumper
Will have to add more later, what it is all depends on how well I get to grips with my sewing machine when I dig it out the cupboard again.0 -
What a lovely thread (thank you ReformedShopaholic for pointing me over here!!!) please, please can I join you all :j
I am mainly a knitter but would like a couple of crochet challenges and maybe even a cross stitch one this year. I also need to make a handmade card for a little one who will be 1 on 29th February (or should i say 28th Feb this yr!!!!)
At present my projects list looks like this....
1. Knitted lace shawl for SIL started 4/1/13 completed 14/1/13
2. King size Pop blanket for me!wool purchased-waiting delivery
3. Sew a sock monkey for Tracey
4. Handmade Card for 29th Feb birthday girl
5. Easter Treat for 2DS (TBC possibly toy or egg cosy)
6. Crochet bag for me!
7. Knit Jelly baby for Grandad
8. Knit Xmas Turkey for school raffle (do this every year!)
9. 9x adult secret santa pressies - probably giant stockings!
10. Knitted lace shawl for Aunty
11....... something cross stitch.......
12...................
13...................
Once I have learnt how to upload pics I will share my photos of completed shawl for DSIL!0 -
Hya Soulie, would love to join...I was so busy making things last year and have started this year well.
Can I count the ones below as finished projects already?
1: Pair of socks - started 26/12/12 finished 4/1/13
2: PVC peg bag - made 4/1/13
3: Woolly hat for DS (large size!!) finished 9/1/13
4:
Woolly hat for me - finished 12/1/13
5: Hand appliqued sewing case - on-going
6: Appliqued and quilted cushion cover for DS2 - on-going (finish by 25/2/13)
7:
Quilted patchwork cushion cover for DS1
8:
Quilted patchwork cushion cover for DS1's GF
Have lots more in the pipe-line as well as a few more UFOs...if I can remember/find them!! :rotfl:...will sort them out later.
Hello Keiss :wave:
Lovely to "see" you again, hope all's well?
Hmm... there's something missing from your list... do the letters "EL" mean anything to you?:rotfl::rotfl:
Loving reading everyone's ideas for their projects, it's getting me thinking about what I can do so thanks everyone. It's been a while since I had time to do much other than work and keep my head above water so I'm a bit rusty... to put it mildly..The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time
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solventsoon wrote: »Loving reading everyone's ideas for their projects, it's getting me thinking about what I can do so thanks everyone. It's been a while since I had time to do much other than work and keep my head above water so I'm a bit rusty... to put it mildly..
thats what i love about threads like this one, hearing about other peoples ideas and plans (and seeing photos) its so inspiring and encourages others to try different thingsSPC~12 ot 124
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind0 -
mrs-moneypenny wrote: »thats what i love about threads like this one, hearing about other peoples ideas and plans (and seeing photos) its so inspiring and encourages others to try different things
Don't you mean it encourages others to buy lots of other craft items, lovingly look at them but never get round to doing them - or is that just me:DCross Stitch Cafe Member #59 :j
Finished 2013 - Bug, Alessandra Adelaides "eye", Sandy Hook Square, Coffee & Cake, Turtle, Gecko, Cross for pouch, candle, stocking, snowman
WIP 2014: A-Z Nativity, Rock, Scissor etc Mable Figworthy SAL
Member of 13 projects in 13 Completed 9/13
Member of 14 projects in 14 Completed 3/140 -
Don't you mean it encourages others to buy lots of other craft items, lovingly look at them but never get round to doing them - or is that just me:D
you do have a very valid point there.
everything on my list shold be completed without having to buy anything as i really do have so much stashed away
someone on the 'knit a square' thread coined the acronym
SABLE - Stash Accumulated Beyond Life Expectancy.
i will have to live a very long time to use all of mine up:rotfl:SPC~12 ot 124
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind0 -
optimistic-mummy wrote: »Evening everyone. Im after some advice. Ive been looking at sewing machines to see how much i need to budget for and was wondering what make and models you would recommend. ... Ive been looking at singers as my nana suggested this brand aby you would recomend x many thanks x
Further to what I wrote a couple of days ago. My machines were probably the top of the range and the dearest items in my house for many years! However they don't owe me a penny having made everything from curtains, sheets, duvet covers to winter coats, jackets, blouses, trousers etc etc....not to mention C&G embroidery & A Level Art & Design!!. Only last year I made over 200 doggy duvets (for charity.)
So, I think you need to think exactly how much you intend to use your machine, and for what?
Would you use embroidery stitches?
Will you sew buttonholes? (the one thing my machines don't do well)
Will you sew tubular items like setting in sleeves? If so choose one with a free arm rather than a flat bed.
Do you have excellent eyesight?!! If not get a needle threader !(that can be an add-on)
You used to be able to get free lessons with certain machines but I suspect most of the independent little shops have gone which provided these. As I said before do try some machines out beforehand. Maybe ask friends if they will show you theirs- and let you have a try
Will be interested to hear what and when you have bought a machine. I would be lost without mine and sew as much as possible by machine rather than by hand!
EnjoyBeing polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
2025 3dduvets0 -
mrs-moneypenny wrote: »
someone on the 'knit a square' thread coined the acronym
SABLE - Stash Accumulated Beyond Life Expectancy.
i will have to live a very long time to use all of mine up:rotfl:
I love that
Oops, I'm guilty ! Enough material to clothe the Humber Bridge and enough card /card making stuff to reach the next century! That's not mentioning wool, embroidery thread and the "they'll come in handy (for something) items" Trouble is if you are at all crafty and thrifty bits and pieces are utterly irresistable ..or is it just me??Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
2025 3dduvets0
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