No Craft Spending in 2020 - I will bust my stash this year!!!

vulpix

Naughty,naughty,naughty Vulpix.I only have the neck to do on the Dennis the Menace jumper but have started a little "nautique"cardigan.It is looking really fresh,blue and white Breton style.I have run out of buttons! not actually run out but run out of buttons that match.I cannot buy buttons,that way lies madness!
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Wraithlady

Not done much crafting recently (still not finished the trousers) but I did give away a carrier bag full of wool to a friend to make patchwork blankets with. Conveniently forgetting the 5 balls of chunky grey wool that might have followed me home - it should knit up into a nice bolero once I find someone who speaks Norwegian 

magical

I made two facemasks which didn't fit 😂 ended up buying some, also made a birthday card. 18/35

emsi_b

I too made a face mask that didn't fit today 😂 it was the fabric I picked out of the scraps for my husband, who apparently has a huge face. It does fit me, I just need to use surgical tape so I don't fog my glasses up 👍 
I tried the walking foot I borrowed from my mum this morning, doesn't fit. Glad I didn't buy it!! I will get in touch with the huskvarna centre to see if they have a cheap one that will fit. If not, I shall save my money for an overlocker (once I've tried someone else's to see if that works). For now, I will try again with some of the hacks I've seen to stop my Jersey from bunching.
I have purchased 3 new patterns, but they're digital, and will use some of the stash, so I'm not guilty about that!

vulpix

I have given away a load of elastic to my daughter who is also making face masks.She also took a seam ripper,some pins and a thimble.Result. Not so much of a result she came with two carrier bags of wool and ufo's from my Mum.Nooooooooo. I could do with a friend like yours wraith lady who is in need of wool.Even at my furlowed craft group I am the only knitter.I am overwhelmed with wool.Whilst I was looking for elastic I unearthed some sewing ufo s of my own.All now in a basket at the side of my chair. I need to rest the knitting for a while.
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Chloe901

@emsi_b I have been making face masks too, and am also a glasses wearer. I've found that making the 'pointy' style masks rather than the pleated ones, and then making the noise point bit tall enough to tuck it under the bridge of your glasses really helps with the fogging up!

emsi_b

I've done the pointy ones- better than my experiences with dust masks, but still need the tape for a true fog free experience. I prefer a buff, but I've only got one and don't fancy spending £15+ for another!
I finished another pair of toddler leggings today (58/52)- used the twin needle that my nan sent with the machine, game changer! Miles easier, and they look professional. I've got the t shirt I cut out next to do, hopefully will still find it easy when I'm doing seams...!

nimbo

I’ve whipped up 11 face masks. Not too many but enough for now. They fit well enough and have three layers. 

I have however discovered I can’t iron the elastic - so may now have to replace the elastic on one do them. 🙄🙄 so annoyed. 

92 / 400. 

Not many but I have added to the total at least. 

emsi_b

@nimbo I was following a gathered pattern that said to fit the elastic into the side casing with safety pins so it can be taken out before washing- not 100% sure why (most elastic washes ok 🤷‍♀️), but that might be an option if you're making any more?

vulpix

Little things are sent to try us.
The sleeves on the latest knit are the best knitted sleeves ever.4th time lucky.