14 Projects in 2014 - in memory of Soulie

sweetcarer

Hi Girls,

Another band done (no. 10) done in the twisted band sampler - this contained satin stitch, rhodes stitch and the new one - tied windmill.

So here is (mostly) all together



as I done a new stitch in this - a new addition to my wee stitch book

tied windmill


Better get on with my learning sampler - bit behind with it (due to doing baby stitch and engagement stitch) - having trouble with queens stitch - asked the designer for advice but its because of the material I am using - so have decided to do a version of queens - or ½ queens as I am calling them - will post picture later.

Kind wishes to all

sweetcarer

Roz_V

Updated list - 9/14 complete & 1 WIP
1) Granny Square cushion - Squares completed & stitched together; working on the back now, set this aside whilst I finish the baby projects for my sister/niece, but back on it now. Aim to finish before I go on holiday in September.
2) [STRIKE]Beanie hat for my friend [/STRIKE]Complete
3) [STRIKE]Repair the patchwork quilt my mum made for me almost 30 years ago [/STRIKE]Complete
4) [STRIKE]Do something with the cowl scarf that went wrong [/STRIKE]Complete
5) [STRIKE]Crochet hook holder [/STRIKE]Complete
6) [STRIKE]Changeable Flower Hat for my new niece [/STRIKE]- Complete
7) [STRIKE]Felted Art piece for Mother's Day [/STRIKE]Complete
8) [STRIKE]Turtle for my nephew [/STRIKE]Complete
9) [STRIKE]Rabbit Blankie for my new niece due in August [/STRIKE]Complete
10) Wild Roses crochet blanket
11) [STRIKE]Learn to use a sewing machine [/STRIKE]Complete - did a 3 week course and made 2 bags and a cushion cover; Next project is a maxi-dress
12) Cabbage Patch Doll hair hat (joke present for bald friend's 30th)
13) Finish the green UFO that is in the bottom of my wool basket
14) Crochet reindeer tree ornaments for SIL

Ooooh getting there - trying to finish the granny square cushion before I start anything else. Some of the pics for my recently completed pieces:


Bunny Baby Blanket by RozSheffield, on Flickr


Bunny Baby Blanket by RozSheffield, on Flickr


Baby hat with changeable flower motif by RozSheffield, on Flickr

parsniphead

Afternoon everyone

I found this thread this afternoon and have spent a couple of hours looking through it. What a lovely thread which I must subscribe to. I love crafting and mainly do dressmaking, cross stitch and leatherwork but will have a go at most things to see what I enjoy. I look forward to seeing more of your makes and hopefully showing off some of mine.

bmma

bmma

Sorry for the large photo-all remaing projects will be for blankets for the animal shelters-very busy with crochet orders for new baby due in October (friend and neighbour's grand daughter's first)x lovely crafts being made by all x
that was project 9 completed
Project 10 --- 10 lemon blankets
Project 11 --- 11 white blankets
Project 12 --- 12 blue blankets
project 13 ---13 pink blankets
Project 14 ---14 multi coloured blankets

greentiger

everyone's been busy making lovely things. I'm in a "resting" phase - just don't have inclination at the mo to do anything at all

BUT - yesterday I found something for next year's challenge (I'm already assuming there will be one), so I can't have lost my mojo completely.

Here it is (sorry about light reflection):

A Catte by r.doctor, on Flickr

I found it in a charity shop. It's brand new and cost £8! Haven't done this kind of thing in years. I'll have to search the loft for my frame - hopefully I'll find it by 2015!

owl_fan

Everyone has been hard at work I see! I've had a busy year at work and we are moving our lab (doing cancer research) into a new location. It's a pain.

However, I have managed to make a bit of progress with some of my projects and I will try really hard to get the others completed soon!

Here is my updated list:
1. DONE: Knitted pigs, made using my own pattern– (started on New Year's Day).

2. DONE: Invent original knitted animals:
Squirrel (sent one to Woollen Woods in Cumbria- Canopy project).
Horse – made in August. Making more pigs and aiming for some sheep.

3. Partly done: Complete my hand-knitted jumper (based on another jumper but made without using a pattern). Just needs sewing up.

4. Needle felting – I have the equipment, need to learn how to do it. Not done yet.

5. DONE: Knit a swatch for a huge scarf to send to Wool Against Weapons, for the 7 mile long scarf against Trident stretching from Aldermaston to Burghfield. This happened on 9th August and my 1 metre of pink was added to the scarf.

6. Partly done: Paper models (I made some paper boxes for Easter)

7. Partly done: Photo albums. I scanned all the family photos, haven't assembled anything yet.

8. Partly done: Family tree.
Have a draft document of my ancestors' professions and occupations from census records, which will be illustrated.

9. Try to create a work of art, using materials. Not done yet.

10. Improve my headboard on my bed.
This needs some thought, material to be bought. Will ask Dad.

The following will be done in November and December:

11. Make an Advent calendar (in paper).

12. Use felt and sewing to make decorations - probably for Christmas, to give as gifts and sell for charity.

13. Make Christmas cards (don’t know how yet, maybe using photos). Make out of old Christmas cards.

14. Knit an advent garland – make one small item for every day of Advent.

Another item added (this may be an item in place of one above which doesn't happen):
Complete my illustrated children’s story book containing knitting patterns. First draft was self-published already several years ago and had some feedback from some kids I know.

I will put up more photos soon.
Thanks for the inspiration everyone!

flowerofscotland

bexidina wrote: »

Nope guess that didn't work! Not to worry I shall just continue updating the flikr group!

Beautiful work and the photos idea is very touching

The links work as links but if you want the pics in your post it is the BBCode you need to copy and paste not the HTML.

It took me a while to get it work but once it did I was fine

flowerofscotland

greentiger wrote: »

everyone's been busy making lovely things. I'm in a "resting" phase - just don't have inclination at the mo to do anything at all

BUT - yesterday I found something for next year's challenge (I'm already assuming there will be one), so I can't have lost my mojo completely.

Here it is (sorry about light reflection):

A Catte by r.doctor, on Flickr

I found it in a charity shop. It's brand new and cost £8! Haven't done this kind of thing in years. I'll have to search the loft for my frame - hopefully I'll find it by 2015!

You've done some brilliant work this year so why worry about taking a breather?

Great charity shop find and lovely design. Good luck with finding the frame.

If we do this again will we have to have 15 projects in 2015

flowerofscotland

owl_fan wrote: »

Everyone has been hard at work I see! I've had a busy year at work and we are moving our lab (doing cancer research) into a new location. It's a pain.

However, I have managed to make a bit of progress with some of my projects and I will try really hard to get the others completed soon!

Here is my updated list:
1. DONE: Knitted pigs, made using my own pattern– (started on New Year's Day).

2. DONE: Invent original knitted animals:
Squirrel (sent one to Woollen Woods in Cumbria- Canopy project).
Horse – made in August. Making more pigs and aiming for some sheep.

3. Partly done: Complete my hand-knitted jumper (based on another jumper but made without using a pattern). Just needs sewing up.

4. Needle felting – I have the equipment, need to learn how to do it. Not done yet.

5. DONE: Knit a swatch for a huge scarf to send to Wool Against Weapons, for the 7 mile long scarf against Trident stretching from Aldermaston to Burghfield. This happened on 9th August and my 1 metre of pink was added to the scarf.

6. Partly done: Paper models (I made some paper boxes for Easter)

7. Partly done: Photo albums. I scanned all the family photos, haven't assembled anything yet.

8. Partly done: Family tree.
Have a draft document of my ancestors' professions and occupations from census records, which will be illustrated.

9. Try to create a work of art, using materials. Not done yet.

10. Improve my headboard on my bed.
This needs some thought, material to be bought. Will ask Dad.

The following will be done in November and December:

11. Make an Advent calendar (in paper).

12. Use felt and sewing to make decorations - probably for Christmas, to give as gifts and sell for charity.

13. Make Christmas cards (don’t know how yet, maybe using photos). Make out of old Christmas cards.

14. Knit an advent garland – make one small item for every day of Advent.

Another item added (this may be an item in place of one above which doesn't happen):
Complete my illustrated children’s story book containing knitting patterns. First draft was self-published already several years ago and had some feedback from some kids I know.

I will put up more photos soon.
Thanks for the inspiration everyone!

Great progress

The children's story book with knitting patterns sounds like a brilliant idea