14 Projects in 2014 - in memory of Soulie

greentiger

Beautiful, Sweetcarer.

vikki_louise

1) snow place like home cross stitch, I did this years ago but didn't know how to finish it off/present it so my first is to learn how and back it onto fabric and add to hanger
2)bucilla felt wreath sewing all the characters/items (it's a huge task so I'm splitting into two DONE
3)assemble and finish the wreath
4) make Christmas Eve crackers, a sample one by Easter and finish them by august
5)design and make a girl 'baby washing line'
6)design and make a boy 'baby washing line'
7)make Christmas cards for each family member and closest friends
8)make flannel rabbits
9) make flannel chicks
10) Make a glass pebble/marble magnet DONE
11) Joy Christmas stocking- nearly there
12) decorate a wooden wine box and fill with gifts DONE
13) Decorate a champaign bottle and present it DONE
14) bucilla advent calendar

My good friend (and hospital buddy) has been bedbound for the last 8 1/2 years (she tries to raise awareness by sharing her story, you can see it here http://youtu.be/VH-puNCQxh4 ) managed to stand for the first time in all those years last week. Stars are her sign of hope so I've decorated a little bottle of champaign with gem stars, added a Tag with a message on and added a heart charm.


Joy stocking, nearly there



Items to go on the wreath



Magnet experiment


Up-cycled wine box

vikki_louise

sweetcarer wrote: »

Hello everyone

Love all the crafty in this place - the bags are cute, the crochet is well done, the cards are beautiful, the sacks - wow, the wee quilt - wish I could do stuff like that, you all do wonderful stuff.

I have now completed another band in my twisted band - band 5 - this was all cross stitch.

Band five



and a wee close up for you



Taking a wee break between my samplers to do a wee wedding stitch for one of the girls at work. People may wonder why, when some at work are not good to me - why, it because I am me and I like to.

Need to get my shopping list sorted ready for going out later - sit down and work out where is all cheaper for things - best bargain so far is £2 for 3 bags of sugar.

Keep well everyone

sweetcarer

It's so beautiful, the kind of thing people show others generations later proudly saying their great granny did it

bexidina

Hi All

Apologies for being AWOL fr so long I have been so super busy with wedding preperations my crafting has taken a bit of a back seat but I will get back on it after i have come back from my honeymoon!!!
I have finished making mine and my bridesmaids bouquets though which i am very proud of I will post them after the wedding! I also made my friends baby a little miniature one so you could join us for the photos!!
I have been trying to keep up with everyones work via the email notifications, looks like you all have been so busy! Well done. Our kniting group have also come across a new project called the littleyellowduckproject which is where you knit a duck and then leave it somewhere with a tag on for someone to find and keep. It is linked to awareness for organ & blood donation and designed to bring a bit of happiness to someones day. Check out the website if you ae interested in making them the patterns are on there.
Florenceem - I'm sure you will have mentioned this further up in the thread but are those story sacks for a cause at all? I always like to make something for a good cause!
And were there some beaded bags also?
Vicky Louise - your stockings are amazing!!! I wish i could make something that creative, i am very impressed!

Keep up the good work ladies and I will attempt to be more present on the forum from the end of June!!!

1. Knit a tea cosy
2. Learn to crochet (have a book and a beginners scarf set so that is the first challenge!)
3. Make a pair of shorts for my fella out of his old jeans.
4. Make my own Christmas Cards
5. Knit cowl neck scarf - Completed - made for my mom for mothers day!
6. Knit frog teddy for friend's baby
7. Knit preemie hats/booties/mittens & cardigans - In progress
8. Knit a donkey for donkey sanctuary
9. Knit a coat for a penguin (australian charity for penguins affected by oil spills)
10. Make wedding bouquet and 3 bridesmaids bouquets - Completed
11. Knit a christmas jumper
12. Knit yellow ducks for charity - thelittleyellowduckproject.org
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14.

Keep crafting!

xxx

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
some lovely maks everyone
vikki_louise i love all the things youve done
sweeetcarer your wedding sampler and band update are just beautiful

i did the decorative stitching part on a little watbo scissor keeper but still need to put it together and stuff it. also NEED to make the snail shell cushion as the person who that is fors birthday is fast approaching!!

Florenceem

I have been without my computer so AWOL. Lots of great makes on here! Well done everyone!
I have made some more cards.

newthrift

Sweetcarer - that is beautiful
vikkilouise - they are beautiful makes, I wish I had your skill!!

Had a look on Flickr last night, everyone has made such wonderful things, talented bunch

I am planning to do some of my sewing tasks next weekend as my OH will be on a stag do all weekend:( so this will keep me nice and busy.

I did a one loop infinity scarf last night which I was pleased with, this is for my MIL (photo on flickr). With the wool I used for that one (I also have quite a few more balls of the thick wool) one loop as an infinity is actually just right which means double scarves from each 2 balls and I can do these one's in just 15minutes :rotfl:
Planning to sell a few after the summer.

Taranaman

Not posted for a while but have been reading and admiring.

Since my pincushion, I've completed two quilts which took a bit of time and am almost about to finish a shirt. Will upload photos shortly.

Isn't it funny how 14 doesn't sound like much in January but with almost half the year gone and only 4 things ticked off it suddenly seems huge!

greentiger

vikki, your stocking is coming along beautifully. I think your friend will love her present; your thoughtfulness is evident. The wine box will be an intriguing gift.

bexidina, good luck for your wedding. You mentioned beaded bags - I think you meant the bags for beads of courage. I mad some and mrs-moneypenny has done some too. I like the little yellow duck idea. I'll have to have a look at that.

Taranaman

I've forgotten how to upload photos. It doesn't seem to work on my new browser. Will try again later with my ipad.