14 Projects in 2014 - in memory of Soulie

Elizabeth_Braun

What lovely work everyone's been doing, thanks all of you for sharing.=) It's great to see UFOs and long-term WIPs getting finished. When I'm finally allowed to share links, I'll post one to an article on my blog and Squidoo about getting stalled projects finished. Might be helpful for someone.

FoS: Love that L*K design. I have the 'Only dull women have immaculate homes' fridge magnet, which always makes me think of someone I'm related to....!!!:D

bmma

dibuzz lovely squares -lovely tapesteries ladies x

taurusgb

flowerofscotland wrote: »

That sounds like my house. It is no exaggeration to say that my book collection is in 4 figures though I haven't actually counted them. Of course it does go back a long time and doing an English Literature degree greatly increased my stock of books (most of which I still have). And when I got my first Kindle and realised I could store hundreds of books on a single device the size of a paperback ....... well let's just say I will need a lot of spare time to read everything in my "library" :rotfl:

I love your crochet flower. I've never been able to master crochet though I love the look of it

Oooh I love my kindle too, and so does my husband when we go on holiday and he doesn't have to find room for a box of books in with the camping equipment (I hyperventilate and go into high stress mode if I am book deprived).

If you want to have a go at crochet youtube has loads of easy to follow videos and Lucy at attic24 does some fab step by step photos of her patterns...which she unselfishly shares. The crochet flower is her pattern as is the cochet bag on my flickr photostream.

taurusgb

Ailsb wrote: »

Dibuz - you need to make sure you copy the whole of the code, it normally ends in the word flickr.

Taurus - I love your crochet flower, what are you going to do with it?is a kit my Mum bought over 10 years ago, its a DMC ultimate collection one. You can buy them Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/DMC-Cross-Stitch-Kit-Queens/dp/B0046ZJ1UU

Thank you. Flower is hanging on my craft room wall over my worktable at the moment. I am very attracted by that kit ...but I will. I MUST resist....I must :eek:

taurusgb

flowerofscotland wrote: »

Thought you might like this

Oooooh I want to stitch that and hang it where I can see it daily. I do I do.

Been to my stitching group today and did 3 hours work on my Bronte sampler, an hour on my blackwork, and the rest of the time I spent crocheting squares for my throw. A very satisfying day. Wish we met more often than once a fortnight. I have to say that since I joined the group I have made much progress with UFO's that I have had hanging round for years and am hoping that this thread will keep me inspired too inbetween stitching club meetings.

Lovely blog Elizabeth, and Dibuzz your granny squares are fabulous

taurusgb

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

this is the one i did, i found the photo in my 'bucket'

mrs.moneypenny,Yes - it is the same blackwork piece that the lady is doing at my stitching club, and she says it is driving her to drink (I hope she didn't mean that literally as I happen to know she drives 22 miles to get to us :rotfl:)

bmma

hi having problems today with computer and trying to upload photos from photobucket-waiting for their reply x

bexidina

I have just joined a knitting circle at work and we are going to be starting a project making booties, hats, cardigans etc for premature babies so i will add that to my list. It will be my first attempt at a cardigan so watch this space!!

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
6. Knit frog teddy for friend's baby
7. Knit preemie hats/booties/mittens & cardigans - In progress
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mum2one

Ailsb wrote: »

Sweetcarer - I know I've commented over on Cross Stitch Cafe but thougt I'd also say it here, your journal cover is lovely.

Mumtoone - your woolly makes are lively. I'm really envious of all you clever people who can crochet


Tricksie - you've been really busy, please slow down you are putting me to shame.

Thank you, I wish could take the credit, the blanket is just the granny stitch, xx

kathrynvaughan

kathrynvaughan wrote: »

I was given a sewing machine from Santa , :j , so I think this challenge would really help me and it's on behalf of somebody clearly special to this website.
1. Sew a dress!
2. Sew some gift bags for next Christmas
3. Think of more things for this list! :rotfl::rotfl:

Thank you x

Well its January 24th, and its not going too bad.....I started making a dress and decided to try it using a bed sheet first to practise on (don't think Hubby was too happy as I used it from his side of the bed - but no matter :rotfl:!)
Well, first the 'bust' darts were on the outside - however, I learnt from this mistake and the 'back' darts are on the inside and look like they should. I sewed one armhole completely wrong, but the second completely right!! So I'm learning all the time.
Now to tackle the 'real material' :eek: