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2023 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
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WIP means work in progress, so something being worked on, but not yet finished - so four dolls being made but not finished.Statement of Affairs (SOA) link: https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/financecalculators/soa.phpFor free, non-judgemental debt advice, try: Stepchange or National Debtline. Beware fee charging companies with similar names.7
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Ah, thank you - so obvious when you know
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work in progress arbitraryrandom
Good luck with your ragdoll
Daisy xx22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈 Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'5 -
Here is one of my wips.
Decluttering Achieved - 2023 - 10,364 Decluttering - 2024 - 8,365 August - 0/45
GC NSD 2023 - 242/365
2023 Craft Makes - 245 Craft Spends 2023 - £676.03/£400
Books read - 2023 - 37
GC - 2024 4 Week Period £57.82/£100 NSD - 138
2024 Craft Makes - 240 Craft Spends 2024 £426.80/£5008 -
Hi, here is one of my wips - I've finished piecing together the top of this quilt today but it is now being put away till October. I only had to buy the fabric for the border and bindings as the rest of the fabric came from my stash. I have a quilt to make for a wedding present in October and a cushion to sew for a wedding in September. I also have to sew 4 bags for flower girls for the October wedding and I have a 2 week holiday before then. So I'll be really busy - this is the way I like it 😍
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watched this and it was very good.plumduff55 said:I used a really good tutorial on youtube by the Crafty Gemini called " How to sew a scrappy zipper pouch". It's one of best tutorials I've seen with very simple and easy instructions. I think this is my 4th bag from this pattern and it's simple to make different sizes xx
I don't have all the patchwork cutting gear....... which explains why my stuff isn't absolutely accurate. Dogs don't seem worry about accurate doggy duvets!!!!!
I also saw the triangular (tetrapak) bag which I find intriguing... itching to try but there's another tutorial where you line it as well......would look great in seasonal fabrics! tree decorations? or a larger size as a crochet bag?
look at this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JuJrLA_VY
I'm still waiting to find new eyes for the large owl but at least I have finished a knee blanket.....
Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
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Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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Hi @Katiehound I made 2 of these bags last year for my grandsons using YT Debbie Shore " How to sew a pyramid pouch". It was a straightforward pattern of a bit fiddly. Pic below shows these bags in camouflage fabric for the boys.
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plumduff55 - great makes. I have never made a patchwork quilt.
Finished a doll - named her Hattie. She has shorts rather than bloomers.
Decluttering Achieved - 2023 - 10,364 Decluttering - 2024 - 8,365 August - 0/45
GC NSD 2023 - 242/365
2023 Craft Makes - 245 Craft Spends 2023 - £676.03/£400
Books read - 2023 - 37
GC - 2024 4 Week Period £57.82/£100 NSD - 138
2024 Craft Makes - 240 Craft Spends 2024 £426.80/£5009 -
Been AWOL for a wee while as family friend in hospital so been a case of work, hospital , sleep and repeat!
Did get the elephant finished for the local agri show though. Didn't win anything but made it form my pleasure 😊2023 Frugal Living Challenge
SPC 16 027 £939.27
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Ooh good luck @ArbitraryRandom6
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