Crafting

[mindlessness]

Some fraycheck (Prym makes one that's available on Amazon) on the edges of the linen fabric before you stitch it down might help stop the raw edge fraying too much @WeepingCassandra

 

[HoGi]

Probably! I try and keep to myself. I just watch from the sidelines, taking it all in.





There are so many good kits out there now with lots of beginner friendly guides. Some Instagram accounts I follow:

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I got my MIL a kit from this one which she found really good and she's familiar with cross stitch but a beginner embroider. https://instagram.com/sew.in.uk?igshid=58sjbuoqczzc

I hope those links worked

Thank you so much

 

[Offtobuttonmoon]

Ever since i seen the resin things like coasters trays and pyramids i seriously am thinking about getting the stuff and seeing if I can make my own but don't have a clue where to start but that is the route id like to go down i do have a drip art paint kit i got from the works so going to have a try that too

Same here! I'm usually a paper crafter (cards, scrapbooking etc) but also like painting, needle felting and fimo. I really want to give this a whirl! I've bought the resin, just got to get the molds now. Will keep you posted!

 

[Miss Begotten]

Update: I have finished my beanie hat. I am.very happy with how it turned out. I might make some more in different colours when I have spare yarn.

Let’s have a look then!

 

[heretoreaditall2019]

Has anyone got a sticker maker at home? Preferably one that could do nice quality Kraft paper style rather than tacky ones? Their intended use is just for fun, baking bread & wild garlic butter for friends, but I’d love it if could look 🤌

 

[PortiaControl]

I do a bit of crochet, I have a big blanket on the go that's not progressing as I have developed RSI but I'm doing bits of it once in a while. Due to the RSI I have just taken up embroidery and I think I've fallen in love with it, obviously, still a complete beginner. I can knit but only very basic and can't follow a pattern for the life of me.

I love a bit of embroidery! I can knit a bit but the patterns scare me It's like another language.

 

[Millie2023]

Oh fab, love the idea of the mugs and tea bag jar, what a fab idea (fellow Cricut owner)

 

[TheStrawberryThief]

That sounds like a lovely idea. If they have specific ' wedding colours' you could incorporate them into the blanket.

If you are good at soft toys, you could make small versions of the couple.

A crochet bunch of flowers or a flower wreath could fit the theme as well.

 

[nothanksbabes]

As requested, here's the crocheted basket made of scrap/leftover yarns! It's not QUITE as sturdy as I wanted it to be but stands up in a wobbly fashion...

Lovely! Love the colours.

Thanks for your nice comments guys

 

[Snippysnips]

Need advice on prices, planning to sell

4 large Mickey's with 4 large Minnie's
The 3 flower set
The 6 flower set
The mini Mickey an Minnie set which is the two faces, little hands, letters, shorts an the names

They are rose scented wax melts an am honestly lost on what pricing should be, what would be a price you want to buy at?

 

[Snippysnips]

Just keep at it. There’s no rush. Unless you’re like me and promise a baby blanket etc and I run out of time and crochet like mad for days. I find crocheting relaxing as long as I get into a rhythm. I’ve recently got into amigurumi and have to count the rows, I forget where I’m at and then want to give up. So frustrating. Your Disney blanket sounds interesting and I’m sure with patience you’ll end up with something beautiful.

Thanks, I honestly hope to get there one day, I'd love to give my neice one an have one myself, there's 100 squares in total an the magazine is weekly so not long till it's finished coming out, I'd love to try amigurumi but I worry I'd get frustrated with how small it is

 

[Eurgh]

I mean - we all hate Katie Kortman for being an utter nightmare but secretly like some of her designs yeah?

 

[TheStrawberryThief]

Has anyone ever used Chat GTP to help design a pattern?

I have been trying to use up my yarn stash, and i have found a bag of style craft colours that I shoved to the back of my wardrobe and forgot about. I wasn't sure how to put the colours together in an aesthetic way, or what sort of stitch to use.

I showed it a picture, told it that I wanted a Retro deckchair/beach vibe. It gave me some good suggestions for colour order and suggested a backloop HDC stitch to make the stripes.

It came up with this, which i think fits the vibe i wanted and requires no extra colours to be bought.

I think it looks plausible.

 

[veronica71]

Does anyone here ever use Folksy or sells on Folksy? I've got a poor neglected shop on Etsy that I want to get up and running again but saw this post yesterday and now wondering if I should try Folksy instead. There is a lot of stuff on Etsy that I love but a lot of it is not handmade and I don't ship outside the UK so Folksy make so much more sense for me.....but do people even know it exists????

 

[anniemouse]

That is a good idea. Look for clases in local area. There are probably some youtube channels dedicated to teaching beginners.

Please don't give up. There is no obligation to be good at a hobby or craft, just enjoy the process and the skill develops over time x

I have taken a break from my granny square project as I felt like I wanted to make something big.

I am making the Attic 24 Sungold blanket as I was gifted the yarn pack at Christmas. Usually the pack has a printed pattern, but this one was originally a CAL with a section released every week for 8 weeks. I had a quick look and my brain did this maths..... 15 colours = 15 stripes a week = easy breezy. Decided to try and do it in 8 weeks.

However....

Each stripe is actually made of 2 rows, so it is 30 stripes a week. Week 1 I was completely rows late into the night of day 7 to try and stick to my goal. I decided to do better on week 2...

Well it is week 2. I have 2 days left to complete this weeks section and I have 20 rows left. When will I ever learn?

I do this and always underestimate how long something takes

 

[BabeTakeTwo]

If anyone buys Cross Stitch etc by heritage crafts they've gone out of business.
So nows the time to get that kit you want as prices are already going up.
I love the By the Sea range so I had a surprise splurge lol

Thank you pixxy, I love their kits - rarely buy them, unless in a sale. Thanks for the heads up. Sad for the company though

 

[Snippysnips]

Does anyone make soap? If so, what do you use to keep them good if you sell them, am planning on making some batches but I don't know how long it will take for them to sell an I don't want them going bad

 

[magicalmother]

Anyone else into papercrafting?

I do a lot of scrapbooking, memory keeping and journalling. My gripe this morning (related to @TheStrawberryThief s last post!) is that I bought some lovely rub on transfer stickers from AliExpress a while back, they're exactly my style (sometimes hard to find - I like 'realistic' stuff like watercolour florals and Tim Holtz but not as grungy, can't stand all this Kawaii aesthetic which is what seems to be 90% of the choice now) and I want to use them but also I don't because I don't want to 'waste' them even though I bought them for this exact purpose!

You must always buy two, one to stroke and admire, and one to use!! Hence my massive stash of pretty paper...

 

[Islawight]

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How do people keep themselves going with crafts? I got Disney crochet in the hopes it would inspire me to really get into it, am 90 magazines in an so far have done one square for my blanket I don't know why I can't just seem to get into it when I actually really want too

I also am finding it difficult to be comfortable with my hands if I crochet, I get cramps soon into it, am sorta of just holding the yarn with it going up an over my index finger, is there a better way?

I’ll always stick something on to watch like a documentary and before I know it I’ve crocheted loads. What kind of hook do you crochet with? I find the clover type hooks more comfortable than the plain metal ones. I did buy a ‘granny’ armchair with arms that I find helps by resting my elbows so it’s more wrist movement that I’m doing.

 

[hannahsaurusrex]

The comments were switched off on insta but not Facebook. 2 of the 3 bullies have responded on the posts

I know, I was choked up when I saw. For someone who I only ever interacted with on Instagram she was so positive and a lovely kind soul.