14 Projects in 2014 - in memory of Soulie

flowerofscotland

luckycat99 wrote: »

Can I join too please? No idea what projects I'll do yet but I'm sure I'll find more than 14!

Welcome The more members and projects the better:D

flowerofscotland

lynnsey30 wrote: »

eeek finally learnt how to upload photos!!!! (on flickr)

Have accepted your request to join the Flickr group so you can now add photos there

lynnsey30

thankyou im off to have a look now

maria_and_the_imps

Thanks ladies, yes I did flowers it was an old hoop from my stash so was a bit grubby, so I wrapped it with some ribbon I'm really pleased with how it come out and my best friend was admireing it so I may do her one aswell!

Welcome lucky cat x

Florenceem

flowerofscotland wrote: »

Welcome to the group. I've accepted your invitation to the Flickr group so you should be able to see and upload photos now

Thanks.
I didn't craft much at all in 2013 as house renovations took up my time. Well I did chalk paint - 16 items of furniture.
This thread has encouraged me to start crafting again. I always - apart from 2013 - make cards instead of buying so 2014 - going to do that. I have started on Mr F's business Christmas cards. He used to get them printed and spent a lot of money but now I have saved him that expense. I use Christmas cards received in the past - recycle them into new cards. I have 12 Christmas cards nearly finished now.

Ailsb

Ainat wrote: »

The Big Bang Theory!
Is this your own design?

No I bought the pattern from this Etsy site.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62459926/rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock-counted
The designer is a memer of the Cross Stitch Cafe - rhaben. She has some lovely designs and they are reasonably priced at $5.

Maria - love the Time for Tea. Did you make it into a clock in the end? Like the use of the bound hoop.

Welcome to the thread to all the recent newbies.

cat4772

cat4772 wrote: »

I would love to join this please. I used to be a keen cross stitcher but haven't for nearly five years... Since I swapped me time for motherhood!

1. Make (sew) a book cover
2. Make 2 Christmas ornaments; one for each daughter
3. crochet a small Christmas snowflake for friends (2/20)
4. bake bread with the girls - DONE this will probably become a regular event as they liked it so much
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Cat.x

thought I'd update my original post.. because I wanted to brag that I got creative with the crochet hook the other day... and managed to turn out 3 crochet stars. the first does look markedly ODD and isn't gift worthy, but it was a prototype. All three stars are very small but are definitely a start. I decided that all my friends will get a crochet Christmas ornament this year, so 18 more to go...

The second thing I have done is... baked bread with the girls. They loved it and the loaf lasted barely 45 minute out of the oven before the last crumbs were consumed. The girls have asked if they can bake bread again so think that will be a regular weekend activity

gleeful_2

Thanks for accepting me as a member of the group here and on flickr. The photos of finished projects are brill. Well done!
Bought the Aida for the wedding sampler this morning - better get a move on as wedding in April! Hen do is going to be a crafty getaway! Will this count as one of the fourteen?!!!!

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nimbo

Hi I haven't read the full thread yet - but I would love to join the challenge if this is OK. I will pop bck, but i got too excited by page five to finish before posting...

I will request to join the flickr group in a few minutes so I can post photos there...

I have a few things that are UFO's, and a few things that I need to get sorted... I definitely need to bust my stash.

1- a scarf for my sister - this is filled with dropped stitches, but I have never knitted before, and I promised her the first one... currently UFO, and about half finished

2- a scarf kit that my sil bought for me for Christmas... not started, but I will do as soon as I have finished item 1.

3- A valentines card for my OH...

4- an advent calender, I plan to make and decorate pockets in leather as i have masses cluttering up the spare room. for this any ideas or inspiration welcome, as I only have 6 ideas so far, and need 24...

5- mini Christmas crossstich - this will decorate one of the advent pockets, but I will need some drive to get this done, as it's not my favourite craft... it is however over half done and tiny, so i hold out hopes that it will get done... hahaha

6- make a skirt - I have the pattern, the fabric, and even a new sewing machine... this WILL get done soon. I have never followed a pattern to make an item of clothing, so this is deliberately an easy pattern from 'sewaholic' which will hopefully go well...

7- make a dress - as above really

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i can't wait to get inspired by the photos, so off to join the group if this is OK?

Also are we allowed to ask advice on this thread? I very often get stuck, and thought there may be lots of collective knowledge, but don't want to offend...

maria_and_the_imps

welcome nimbo,your list sounds exciting! good luck with the sewing machine, I love mine although Im in no way an expert lol, im more of a do it and hope for the best kinda girl lol, as for advice ask away im sure that someone in here can help with anything you need or at least point you in the right direction


Maria


p.s good luck with the scarf (tried to teach my niece to knit the other day and after 6 rows she had 8 extra stitches!)