getcrafty :: popular topics :: crocheting :: crochet

View entire thread: Church of Craft in Portland, OR - August Meeting!

Posted by SisterDG on 2006-08-02 21:03:35      Post Subject: Church of Craft in Portland, OR - August Meeting!



The August Church of Craft meeting is Sunday, August 20th. Usual time, 11:30 - 2:30, and usual place - Rimsky Korsacoffee House, 707 SE 12th (at Alder). If you're forwarding this to someone who's never been before, it's the big, old red house at the corner of SE 12th and Alder. There is no sign out front.

Our craft class for August is interesting and different. Some nice folks from Pendleton Woolen Mills will be teaching us how to crochet rugs from woolen mill selvages.

What the heck does this mean?

Well, when woolen fabrics of all kinds are cut and manufactured into blankets and clothing, the selvages are the leftover edges of the fabric. They are long, long strips with fring-ey edges, and they come in all kinds of colors.

These selvages lend themselves very well to crochet, and they make a wonderful, soft, fuzzy rug. (Or, you can also braid them into rugs!) A great way to make use of what would otherwise be wasted.

**If you don't know how to crochet, don't worry. The class will also cover basic crochet.**

If you'd like to participate in this class, please email sisterdg@churchofcraft.org for a supply list, or to reserve a $6.00 kit.

Church of Craft is a nondenominational group of people who love to make stuff. More info at www.churchofcraft.org.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Looking for a kaleidoscope pattern

Posted by perfectyuna on 2008-08-31 13:35:37      Post Subject: Looking for a kaleidoscope pattern

Hello, my name is Sarah and I have been all over the web trying for find a preticular kaleidoscope pattern... it is done in single crochet each round with fstdc on the corners... it is a pattern that i did several years ago that i found in a crochet magazine and thanks to several moves i have lost the pattern... the original pattern was done in 6 or 7 colors but i had done the pattern in black and white... if any one could help me find this pattern, i would be willing in return to share my 27 years of crochet experience with some one else to needs help.... Thanks

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Crochet on Threadless

Posted by cupcakesupernova on 2008-03-29 15:37:28      Post Subject: Crochet on Threadless

My husband and I have a cool crochet themed Threadless submission up on Threadless if anyone is interested...vote if you like it and it might be made into a t-shirt!
http://www.threadless.com/submission/156764/Crochet_Guevara?streetteam=coconutlime

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: DC Area Craft Fair

Posted by CaitBeanCreations on 2005-08-25 13:55:31      Post Subject: DC Area Craft Fair

Just wanted let everyone know about the "Autumn Arts & Crafts Show" being held at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, VA on September 10th. I will be selling my wares there (tons of pottery, funky crochet scarves, and crochet ipod cases). Just a heads up... I will post further info as the date gets closer :)

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Christmas Gift Bag

Posted by Cindy on 2007-11-24 22:50:40      Post Subject: Christmas Gift Bag

Need a little gift bag for Christmas? Well crochet this cute little bag from recycled plastic bags.
http://www.myrecycledbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/giftbagcandy.JPG

Here is the easy pattern for you to crochet the gift bag http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/11/23/christmas-gift-bag/

Please enjoy the free pattern and Merry Christmas from My Recycled Bags!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Sweaterbabe.com's new book

Posted by artmaven on 2006-03-15 12:19:19      Post Subject: Sweaterbabe.com's new book

Thought you would want to know about this new book: Sweaterbabe.com's Fabulous Flirty Crochet. It is written by a young woman in Los Angeles who sees more than granny squares when you think of crochet. Very cute, fitted, stylish designs such as you would find in a high end boutique. AND with the added bonus of pattern stitch diagrams so you can visualize how each row is worked and know that you are doing it right. Check it out. ArtMaven

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Looking for Volunteers

Posted by shopgnl on 2007-03-23 22:02:58      Post Subject: Looking for Volunteers

Hello I am searching for volunteers for my non-profit organization to ohelp sew, crochet and knit items for Hospitals, Centers and Organizations. Currently I am in need of baby Booties and those who know hot to crochet or knit them are highly needed. For those that would like to knowmore or would like to join our group you may do so at the link below. Thank you for all your help.


Silvia
The Angelitos
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Angelitos/join
http://theangelitos.tripod.com/

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Hello from North Carolina

Posted by micrafty on 2006-07-24 18:28:15      Post Subject: Hello from North Carolina

Hi All,

New here (as if post count didn't give that one away). Have seen comments about this site on Craftster, but never visited. I've been on that site for a few years (itscribe) and most often contribute by helping others to improve their crafty websites and give some suggestions on crochet every now and again. I hope to do that here too.

I love the Open Letter To... thread. Every forum should have one of those.

I am a reformed computer nerd and am now a website content writer by trade, love to craft (crochet, cross stitch, sew, quilt, and whatever else looks interesting), and have been craft-deprived working on my websites.

My latest site is CraftyTips.com an arts and crafts directory. It's only getting started, so I would like to invite you to take a look around. In exchange for a crafty tip, craft-related website owners can get backlinks to their site for free.

Regards,
michele

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Church of Craft in Portland, OR: January Meeting

Posted by SisterDG on 2007-01-03 15:05:49      Post Subject: Church of Craft in Portland, OR: January Meeting

The January Church of Craft meeting is Sunday, January 14th. Usual time: 11:30 - 2:30. Usual place: Rimsky-Korsacoffee House, 707 SE 12th (at Alder). If you're forwarding this to someone who's never been before, it's the big, old red house at the corner of SE 12th and Alder. There is no sign out front.

Our craft class for January is Wire Crochet with Beads. We'll be making a choker or a bracelet, or both. This is a very easy and cool-looking technique, and you don't even have to know how to crochet!

You can see pictures over at our brand-new group on Lov.li (a great place for creative people to meet and share things). Check out the pix at this link:

http://www.lov.li/groups/25

If you'd like to join us, please email sisterdg@churchofcraft.org for a supply list. Church of Craft is a nondenominational group of people who love to make stuff. Learn more at http://www.churchofcraft.org. We hope to see you there!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Free Crochet Patterns!

Posted by nicannmardee on 2006-07-25 19:12:48      Post Subject: Free Crochet Patterns!

Link to my original design crochet patterns free for you to use:

http://www.nicannmardee.com/id103.html

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: More Free Crochet Patterns

Posted by nicannmardee on 2006-08-14 23:27:34      Post Subject: More Free Crochet Patterns

I just posted two new original design crochet patterns on my website:

http://www.nicannmardee.com/id103.html

enjoy!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Forever Aloha Leis

Posted by yardenxanthe on 2004-11-30 12:43:40      Post Subject: Forever Aloha Leis

I saw these on a really cool soap website, and thought they were cool.

Hawaiian Crochet Leis.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Blythe Doll

Posted by beccabags on 2007-12-31 01:00:46      Post Subject: Blythe Doll

Does anyone here sew, crochet, or knit for the Blythe doll? Blythe has become one of my latest obessions.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: anyone in PA, Kutztown, Mertztown, Topton Area??

Posted by suziboyer on 2008-01-20 19:53:19      Post Subject: anyone in PA, Kutztown, Mertztown, Topton Area??

HI,

I am new to this forum and also to this part of PA. Looking for craft friends. I crochet and am currently a beginning and newly obsessed knitter. :o)

Suzi

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Easy & quick scarf pattern?

Posted by rdhdnrd on 2005-11-06 22:30:51      Post Subject: Easy & quick scarf pattern?

I want to crochet scarves for my friends for christmas. I need a quick pattern, that calls for regular worsted weight yarn, or that WW yarn could be substituted in. Any ideas?

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Crochet Challenge

Posted by Astrid on 2007-11-14 11:01:23      Post Subject: Crochet Challenge

On crafster.org my suggestion (based on my latest creations) for the theme of the monthly crochet challenge was chosen by the members!
Check it out here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=207585.0

Feel free to join up and take part!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: iPod cozy patterns

Posted by Karen on 2004-07-20 13:55:08      Post Subject: iPod cozy patterns

You can download a PDF pattern for an iPod cozy at
https://worktools.si.umich.edu/workspaces/cberger/005.nsf
(scroll down to "Make your own iPod Sleeve").

There are crochet instructions on Craftster at
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=2082.msg72528#msg72528.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Hmmm......boooookkkkksssss.....

Posted by bibelots on 2006-11-29 23:41:17      Post Subject: Hmmm......boooookkkkksssss.....

It's hard to narrow down, but my recent purchases I'm totally in love with include "Organic Beaded Jewelry," "Felt," Sew What! Skirts," "Get Your Crochet On!" and "Craftivity. I'm also in love with the new Craft magazine and Adorn's not too bad either!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Spokane, WA and vicinity

Posted by homuncula on 2005-08-13 17:20:09      Post Subject: Spokane, WA and vicinity

Well, I'm finally escaping from the evil Midwest, hooray! I'll be back in my old stomping grounds of Spokane, WA on Sept. 1. Anybody out there? I don't knit (how uncool am I?!) but I sew, quilt, thrift, garden, and try to crochet... it would be superfun to meet up with some crafty gals!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Free Wristlet Purse Bag Pattern

Posted by Cindy on 2007-08-22 22:49:43      Post Subject: Free Wristlet Purse Bag Pattern

http://www.myrecycledbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/wristletred.JPG

I'm back to share a new recycled bag pattern. Here is a wristlet purse bag to crochet using recycled plastic bags. The recycled craft pattern is available free at this link http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/08/18/crocheted-plastic-wristlet-bag/

Please check out this easy pattern for a fun recycled project!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Denver Knitragious Women!

Posted by plaidhabit on 2006-07-01 22:21:20      Post Subject: Denver Knitragious Women!

Hello Ladies, gals, chicks, etc!

I just wanted to let you know about a fabulous group of radical women knitters, crochet and crafty artists!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denverdowntownSNB/
and here.... http://knitting.meetup.com/958/
and check us out on Myspace as well
Not in the area? Join anyway! See the posts- meet some new friends via email.
We aren't just Denver, we are everywhere....

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Crocheted Recycled Plastic Bags Shoulder Bag w/ Free Pattern

Posted by Cindy on 2007-03-29 22:11:04      Post Subject: Crocheted Recycled Plastic Bags Shoulder Bag w/ Free Pattern

http://www.myrecycledbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/shoulderbag.JPG

This is my crocheted recycled Shoulder Bag from plastic grocery bags. This is one of the first items I ever made from plastic bags. Several people have asked for the pattern and I finally have it available. Here is the link to the free pattern http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/03/29/crochet-a-recycled-plastic-shoulder-bag/

I hope you try out this fun project!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: La fée Coriandre...from France

Posted by lafeecoriandre on 2005-11-03 11:01:53      Post Subject: La fée Coriandre...from France

Hi,

To all of you, my name's Sofia, I'm from France and I love, love to craft...sew, knit, crochet, anything....I'm in.

I created a softy, is name is Coriandre and he's a cat-angel and on my onlineshop you can have a look at all the different Coriandre's and Coriandria's (his wife !).

I also do jewellery, so come and have a look at my crafts...

http://lafeeshop.blogspot.com/
I've also a Etsy shop at
http://www.etsy.com/your_shop.php

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Philadelphia Knit Out - Sun 9/26

Posted by baltica on 2004-09-23 13:18:25      Post Subject: Philadelphia Knit Out - Sun 9/26

More info at: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/knitoutbrochure.html

Philadelphia, PA
3rd Annual Philadelphia Area Knit Out & Crochet Event
When: Sunday, September 26th, 2004
Time: Noon to 5:00 pm
Location: The Pennsylvania Convention Center, --- Rain or Shine 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (In the heart of Center City Philadelphia across from the historic Reading Terminal Market and easily accessible by public transportation. Parking availability nearby.)


Seems like fun. Looks like they're going to have some informal workshops, vendors, fashion show, etc. I'm going to try to check it out at some point during the afternoon.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Round Recycled Motif Purse - Free Bag Pattern

Posted by Cindy on 2007-03-05 23:25:18      Post Subject: Round Recycled Motif Purse - Free Bag Pattern

http://www.myrecycledbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/roundvhspursesmall.JPG

Here is my latest recycled bag idea. I used two different recycled materials to crochet this little round purse. It's plastic bags and vhs tape! Check it out and if you want I have the free pattern available at my website blog http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/03/04/crocheted-round-recycled-motif-purse/

You can make this using all plastic bags if you'd rather. But this does offer a great way to use those old vhs tapes for an eco-friendly crafty idea!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Denver Group...

Posted by plaidhabit on 2006-07-01 22:24:32      Post Subject: Denver Group...

Hello Ladies, gals, chicks, etc!

I just wanted to let you know about a fabulous group of radical women knitters, crochet and crafty artists! Not only do we craft together we have special outings, knit with a conscience- and are having a showing of our work at a local cafe.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denverdowntownSNB/
and here.... http://knitting.meetup.com/958/
and check us out on Myspace as well
Not in the area? Join anyway! See the posts- meet some new friends via email.
We aren't just Denver, we are everywhere....

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Any crafters in Maryland/DC area?

Posted by cincodemaygirl on 2007-11-29 13:01:25      Post Subject: Any crafters in Maryland/DC area?

I recently moved to College Park, MD, and would love to join or form a crafting group. I''m car-free, so I can''t manage the Baltimore or NoVa groups--is there anyone out there nearer to me (Greenbelt, Cheverly, Bowie, Beltsville, Silver Spring, Northeast DC)?

I make jewelry (beading, wire, and metal work), stationery (stamping, printing, collage), and recently learned to crochet and knit. I''d be interested in learning just about any craft, and I''d be happy to teach anything I know. I would be able to host gatherings, or we could find a Metro-accessible coffeeshop or restaurant.

*crosses fingers*

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Anyone from New Mexico? Albuquerque?

Posted by gothicmuse on 2004-12-03 10:35:30      Post Subject: Anyone from New Mexico? Albuquerque?

I would love to get together with other crafters, especially if they do something I don't know how to do yet.

My current obsessions are cross stitch (first and forever), hypertufa (lightweight concrete creation), and polymer clay (haven't done as much as I would have liked, but can always pick it back up.)

I am taking a fused glass workshop this Sunday, so I'll probably be hooked on that too....

I would love to learn to crochet and braid/hook rugs if there's anyone out there who would like to get together.

I live in the Albuquerque area, but am willing to travel...

Tah!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: New Recycled Bag Pattern ~ Free

Posted by Cindy on 2007-03-14 15:18:57      Post Subject: New Recycled Bag Pattern ~ Free

I have a new recycled bag pattern out today. As usual I share it free with my crafty friends here! This one is a bit different as I used plastic grocery bags and old cassette tapes to crochet this little purse.

http://www.myrecycledbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/cassettepursesmalljpg.jpg

Link for the free pattern at my website - click on this link http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/03/14/recycled-cassette-tape-granny-square-bag/

I hope those of you who have tried some of my recycled projects and patterns have enjoyed crafting and recycling. I'd love to hear comments from you crafty boardies out there. Please post some of your projects.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: New Merchandise & Easy Knitting

Posted by kdaum on 2005-06-26 17:40:05      Post Subject: New Merchandise & Easy Knitting

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that I've updated my store and included some new prints in my Crochet Roll and Totebag sections. I'm working on some adding some new prints to the Knitting Needle Rolls too and hopefully will have them up within the week (fingers crossed).

I've also gotten quite a few hits on the site (and some sales) since the Fall issue of Family Circle Easy Knitting is hitting the shelves in the next week or so. I guess the people who subscribe have already received theirs.

I haven't seen it yet; but am hoping to pick one up this week. I'd love to know what you think.

-Kristy

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Yarn Art Blog: Unique, creative & ecclectic types welcom

Posted by StitchAndBramble on 2007-09-19 16:53:37      Post Subject: Yarn Art Blog: Unique, creative & ecclectic types welcom

Stitch and Bramble is a brand new yarn art blog, catering to knitters and crocheters of all levels.

The blog includes reviews of yarns, as well as links to helpful books, websites and other blogs, updates on the author''s personal projects, DIY tips for your own knitting and crocheting ventures, and a regular reader feature-- showcasing readers'' projects!

Stitch and Bramble is not for the average everyday crocheters and their granny square afghans! It''s all about new ideas, unique streams of inspiration, and ecclectic artists!

Stitch and Bramble supports crafters and small crafting businesses-- if you sell handmade knit or crochet items through a website such as Etsy.com, Stitch and Bramble is open to supporting and promoting your website for free! Email for details, or check out the blog for yourself!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Has anyone dealt with the Snuggles Project?

Posted by Clutterbugcrafts on 2004-12-07 02:38:06      Post Subject: Has anyone dealt with the Snuggles Project?

I came across a charity while surfing the internet the other day. From what I can understand, it's a project where people all over the world crochet/knit/sew pads/cushions/mats for the cages of animals in shelters or foster homes. I've felt an increasing desire to try to help a charity somehow. I've been out of work for over a month now & I'm almost out of money. So, a monetary donation is out of the question. But I was thinking that between my love of crafting, my love for animals & my desire to help out, maybe this would be just the thing for me. I was just wondering if anyone else has had any dealings with this kind of thing so that I could get some information. Have a crafty day!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Judgement needed

Posted by Astrid on 2007-09-30 04:12:27      Post Subject: Judgement needed

I've written my first ever crochet tutorial on my blog (in English at that) and I would like to know if it's clear. It's not a big thing or super original, but as I often have problems with stitch to stitch, row to row 'this is the way and nothing else' decriptions, I made an attempt to explain how I worked out how to make a perfect flat round for myself. This also means that there ARE several options, so if you're afraid to make your own choices or experiment a bit on your own, this tutorial is not for you ;)

I'm really curious to hear what you think of my sort of loose way of writing a tutorial. Please be honest, please be critical.

The address is in my sig. Find the tutorial at the bottom of the Queensday-post of 9/29.

Thanks in advance!

Astrid

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Wash, DC Crafters!!

Posted by Swank Creations on 2005-02-16 12:32:31      Post Subject: Wash, DC Crafters!!

Are you a craft diva with a flair for teaching? If so, lets talk. I am in the beginning phases of opening a sewing and craft school and craft supply boutique in Washington, DC. As i develop my business plan, i'd like to begin relationships with teachers that i will eventually hire as independent contractors to teach various classes at my lounge. I am interested in those with experience teaching crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery/cross-stitch, quilting, paper crafts (including scapbooking and stamping), home dec, and any other unique craft. For my plan, i will need to have a list of qualified instructors and their expected fee per class. This is a good opportunity for up-and-coming designers or expert crafters with a talent for teaching. Unique crafters encouraged and photos of work are appreciated. Shoot me an email if you are interested or if you'd like more info.

Rach

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: knitting, crochet & craft groups in Connecticut

Posted by Karen on 2007-03-21 16:56:51      Post Subject: knitting, crochet & craft groups in Connecticut

Connecticut Crochet
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ConnecticutCrochet

Hat City Scissor Squad (Danbury)
http://www.scissorsquad.com

Stitch 'n Bitch Danbury
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SnB_DanburyCT

Stitch 'n Bitch Fairfield County
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snbfairfield

Stitch 'n Bitch Hartford
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SnBHartfordCT

Stitch 'n Bitch Mansfield
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snbmansfield

Stitch 'n Bitch Meriden
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SnBMeriden

Knit in Middletown, CT
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KnitInMiddletownCT

Naugatuck Knitting Meetup
http://knitting.meetup.com/941

Stitch 'n Bitch New Britain
http://groups.google.com/group/stitchn-bitch-new-britain

Stitch 'n Bitch New Haven
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SnB_NewHaven and
http://knitting.meetup.com/909

New London Knitting/Crocheting Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newlondonknitcrochet

Stitch 'n Bitch Newington
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SnBNewington

Torrington Stitch 'n Bitch
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TorringtonSnB

Knitting for Peace (Wallingford)
http://knitting.meetup.com/113

Winsted Knitting Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/winstedknitting

Tobacco Valley Stitch 'n Bitch (Windsor Locks)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TVSnB

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: craft workshop Sun, Aug 1st @ Ladyfest Bay Area (California)

Posted by Athos on 2004-07-29 15:11:13      Post Subject: craft workshop Sun, Aug 1st @ Ladyfest Bay Area (California)

i'm sure most of you know that this weekend is the second Ladyfest Bay Area. I taught a workshop in 2002 at the previous Ladyfest on using recycled materials in art to create shrines. This year, we are again trying to help people see alternative paths to art - being creative without an art-school budget. Our prototype projects are books made out of matchbooks, tins, and other ordinary objects reframed as narrative containers.

i hope some of you can make it to the workshop! i *think* it is a $3-5 sliding scale charge. Ladyfest is a fundraiser for two really important local women's art groups. See http://www.ladyfestbayarea.org/beneficiaries.html for details.

creating without consuming will be 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. on sunday, august 1st. it will be held at everrett middle school, at 450 church st. i suggest arriving at 1:30 to get your ticket and get settled before the workshop starts. since we only have 90 minutes, we have to start right away! http://www.ladyfestbayarea.org/venues.html

also, i will be bringing some scissors, glues, etc, but if you have scissors to bring with you, it will make your craft time even more enjoyable!

for your other crafty interests, there is DIY Beginner Crochet, from 12-1:30 on sunday, august 1st.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: AD: Yarn, Knitting Needles, Trim at Manufacturer's Prices

Posted by elliela on 2006-02-01 19:17:39      Post Subject: AD: Yarn, Knitting Needles, Trim at Manufacturer's Prices

Hi everyone,

I'm working with my friend Jill Bauman, CEO of MarketMakers who produced and marketed knitting designer Suss Cousins' Suss Knit Kits.

In the course of developing Suss Knit Kits (from designer Suss Cousins)
we have amassed a large quantity of high quality, non-branded bamboo
needles, crochet hooks, tapestry needles and point protectors that we
would like to offer to you at the manufacturer's price.

For shop owners who give classes, this would be a great way to offer
your students good quality needles and accessories as part of their
introduction to knitting without the high cost. Or, you could make your
own knitting kits using these accessories, as well.

We are selling these items in bundles and also have trims (e.g. buttons
and purse handles) and some beautiful yarn available. The prices are
fabulous and I suspect our stock will not last long.

Our website contains photos and prices of all of the items we are
offering.
Please click on this link to view our products:
http://www.sussknitkits.com/parts/
There is also a Purchase Order you can print out and fax to us.

Please feel free to email me with any questions you have.
Thanks a bunch!
Ellen

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: New Fiber Crafter's Group: South Fort Worth Texas Area

Posted by RecycleMicol on 2007-08-18 19:51:15      Post Subject: New Fiber Crafter's Group: South Fort Worth Texas Area

Texas has a brand new group of Fiber Crafters meeting just on the southern Tarrant County Line in Burleson, Texas. (Just below Fort Worth and Arlington)

Surrounding areas are Crowley, Joshua, Keene, Cleburne, Alvarado, Everman, Arlington, and Fort Worth just to name a few.We are going to welcome everyone who's into any 'portable' fiber craft, such as:

Spinning
Weaving
Knitting
Crochet
Tatting
Lucet
Netting
Punch Needle
Needle Felting
Inkle Loom
Beading
Etc....

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 7:00-10:00 p.m.
at Mountain Mudd Esspresso Cafe 108 S. Main, Burleson, Tx.

(Schedule and location subject to change as we grow. Check www.recyclemicol.vox.com for updates.)

Directions:
Take the Renfro Street Exit (on your right) off of I-35 headed
towards Waco (will be two exits past Alsbury Exit)

Turn Right at the light Go straight a few blocks and when you cross
over the Rail Road tracks, you'll see a parking lot with the cool old
buildings of Old Town Burleson on your left.

Turn Left into the parking lot and Mountain Mudd is the third or
fourth building in the strip.

There are a number of good restaurants within a block of the coffee
shop, so come and eat before if you wish. (Babe's Chicken, Bar-B-Q,
Frisco's Mexican Resaurant and an old-timey Malt Shoppe)

That's just on the southern Tarrant County Line. (Just below Fort Worth and Arlington)

Surrounding areas are Crowley, Joshua, Keene, Cleburne, Alvarado, Everman, Arlington, and Fort Worth just to name a few.

Come join us!
-RM

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: KNitting a crafty City

Posted by manukenkun on 2005-04-19 17:44:34      Post Subject: KNitting a crafty City

Knitting exhibition

We need lots of submissions so get thinking and knitting - and pass it on if you're a member of a knitting or crocheting group.

Knitting exhibition in Bristol

What: An exhibition of knitting and crochet inspired by architecture. This exhibition is part of architecture week (www.architectureweek.org.uk), a prestigious national event.

Details: Work can be 2D or 3D, a sculpture, a wearable garment or a wall hanging (or any other category you can come up with). It could be an entire building or a tiny detail, a knitted architect’s plan or a crumbling ruin or any other knitted or crocheted item directly inspired by architecture. Be as imaginative as you like, the only constraint is that your object must be knitted or crocheted (although it doesn’t need to be made from yarn). Objects can be machine knitted or handmade.

When: 10th - 26th June 2005

Where: The Here Gallery (http://sparror.cubecinema.com/here/mainmenu.html) is an innovative artist-run space that shows local, national and international artists.

Costs: there are no exhibition charges or fees for this show but the Here gallery does take a 40% commission on any work sold. If your work is for sale, please include the price (and remember to allow for the commission).

Proposals: Please contact Kirsty Hall (kirstyhall@blueyonder.co.uk or 0117 909 3462) with details of what you wish to make (including rough dimensions). Images of previous work or pictures of the work in progress would be helpful but are not essential.

Deadline for proposals: 3rd May 2005
Deadline for arrival of completed work: 31st May 2005 (please don't apply if you can't manage this second deadline).

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: CITY OF CRAFT:celebrating all things crafty in T.O. (Dec. 1)

Posted by hodge on 2007-11-24 20:04:23      Post Subject: CITY OF CRAFT:celebrating all things crafty in T.O. (Dec. 1)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2039/2052350537_e8d4030b2b_o.jpg

In brief:

WHAT: City of Craft
WHO: 60+ craft vendors, community groups, installation artists & workshop leaders
WHEN: Saturday December 1, 2007, 11am-8pm
WHERE: Theatre Centre, located at 1087 Queen Street West at Dovercourt.
WEB: http://cityofcraft.com

In not-so-brief:

Come dive into Toronto's crafty cultural landscape at City of Craft, a day long opportunity to buy, observe, experience, chat about, share and reimagine all things handmade. Not your run-of-the mill craft show, this dynamic happening will feature craft-based installations, demos, and free workshops, alongside a curated craft fair filled with contemporary, stylish, and offbeat handmade goodies.

You'll also have the chance to learn about great local classes, studios, resources, and craft based projects, getting you in the mood to make stuff and make stuff happen. Eager beavers will be rewarded with swag bags designed and screenprinted for City of Craft by local label Schoolyard (Katie Chan and Hilary Dennis ) & chockful of indie craft goodness from multiple vendors and sponsors.

Event highlights include:

* 60+ craft vendors and exhibitors from Toronto and Montreal selling awesome handmade art, craft & fashion and promoting their craft-based initiatives
* Soft City, a plush cityscape that invites Torontonians to reconsider their relationship to the place they live
* StreetKnit's hand-knit house, an inventive endeavor to bring awareness to issues of homelessness in the city (Donations of hand knit garments will be accepted at the event).
* Perusal of Toronto Zine Library's entire collection of zines in the cozy reading lounge.
* Ample opportunities to make stuff:
-a crochet workshop taught by Shannon Gerrard (let's just say it's connected to her latest project) 1-2pm
-a craft materials swap run by the workroom & Sew Be It Studio - 2:30-4pm***
-a make-you-own gift wrap session hosted by Toronto Church of Craft 4:30-7pm

*** To participate in the swap bring fabric or yarn to swap and canned goods to donate the Daily Food Bank. Leftover materials will be donated to charity.

Please share this invite with craft-inclined friends & family, or anyone you know who might enjoy finding unique handmade gifts in a decidedly un-mall-like atmosphere.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Submission call for Knit Graffiti Book

Posted by yarnbombing on 2008-04-15 01:31:08      Post Subject: Submission call for Knit Graffiti Book

Submission Call – Knit Graffiti Book

In the hands of guerrilla street artists, yarn graffiti snakes around telephone posts, through barbed wire fences, and over abandoned cars. Originally created by a crew in Texas, knit graffiti has become an international movement embraced by crafters of all ages and nationalities. Yarn Bombing: The Art of Knit Graffiti is a book about the history of yarn graffiti in urban spaces and future plans for world yarn domination, and will teach knitters how they can join the revolution.

Are you a knitter or crochetier? Do you design (or want to design) unusual pieces of street art out of yarn?

If so, you should design a pattern for Yarn Bombing: The Art of Knit Graffiti, to be published by Arsenal Pulp Press in fall 2009.

A DIY guide to the art of yarn graffiti and a history of hand-crafted textile street art, Yarn-Bombing will feature patterns such as street-smart disguises, useful wearable tools like gloves and tool belts, street art such as knit car cozies, bike covers and headlight toques, and outdoor installations such as crochet shawls for leafy trees. The sky’s the limit as long as it’s knit or crocheted! Projects should be fun, colorful and a little bit wacky.

Designers are asked to submit a sketch and detailed description of their project, along with a brief bio, by the submission deadline of May 30, 2008.

There is no entry fee, and you are encouraged to submit multiple designs. Please include your complete contact information (email and mailing addresses) with your submission. Hard-copy submissions will not be returned unless an SASE or International Mailing Coupon is provided.
Digital sketches (under 2MB) can be emailed to mandy@yarnbombing.com, or hard copy sketches can be mailed to:

Leanne Prain
203-884 Bute Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6E 1Y5

You will be notified via email if your design has been selected for publication. Selected designs will need to be knit or crocheted by their designers over the months of June-August, and mailed to the publisher for photography and editing by August 30, 2008. Patterns and any accompanying diagrams must be mailed to mandy@yarnbombing.com by the same date. Designers who are chosen to participate will receive the yarn necessary to complete their project, an honorarium, a free copy of the book, and credit for taking part in the book.

For more information, please visit Arsenal Pulp Press (arsenalpulp.com) or the Yarn Bombing Blog (yarnbombing.com).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding submissions, please contact Leanne (leanne@yarnbombing.com) or Mandy (mandy@yarnbombing.com)

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: New Crafty TV show looking to cast guests.

Posted by cathie_Filian on 2008-02-02 13:53:10      Post Subject: New Crafty TV show looking to cast guests.

Hi Crafty Peeps,

My name is Cathie Filian and I produce and co-host Creative Juice on DIY and HGTV. Our production company is looking for young adult & teen crafters for a new "untitled" craft show. This show will be guest based - so you could be the star of the show. :)

We are seeking crafty guests from all over the USA and will begin the process with DVD submissions. The DVD's are not for air on TV they are for casting purposes. Fear not if you don't have access to a video camera. Just send a photo of yourself (big Smile) holding or showing off your handmade items.

Here are a few guidelines:

You should have high energy and great style. Show off your style - flaunt it!

Your crafts should be cutting edge current - think Urban Outfitters or MTV!

You can make anything from room decor, jewelry, clothing, soap making, knitted and crochet goods, lip balm, art, etc. The most important thing is that you know your stuff and can explain how you make it in a clear and fun way.

Video Guidelines:

1.Have high energy and be yourself. State your name, where you are from, how long you have been crafting and what your craft project is. Try to hold your project in your hand or have it next to you and briefly explain to us how you made it. You can show a step or two on how you made it you want.

2.Try to keep the camera as smooth as possible (using a tripod helps) and make sure you have lots of light so we can see you.

3.Fashion tips for the camera: Please don't wear prints, all black (even if you are goth), white or red. Tattoos, elaborate hair dos, and punky attire are just fine.

4.Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes and should be submitted on DVD only. Tapes cannot be viewed. On the DVD please include your name, your craft, email, city, phone number and age if you are under 18.

Photo Guidelines:

1.Have a big smile in the photo. Try to hold your project in your hand or have it next to you. You can include a picture of you at a sewing machine or at your work station or in the process of making something.

2.Fashion tips for the camera: Please don't wear prints, all black (even if you are goth), white or red. Tattoos, elaborate hair dos, and punky attire are just fine.

3.Photos should be digital, high resolution and should be submitted in print and on a CD. On the back of the photo and on the CD please include your name, your craft, email, city, phone number and age if you are under 18.

Please mail to:

Untitled Craft Show
Cathie Filian
1531 Randall St
Glendale, CA 91201

Here are a few inks to who I am:

www.cathieandsteve.com
www.twobeesandapea.com
www.myspace.com/cathiefilian

Have a crafty day,

Cathie

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: interesting article on crafting

Posted by CraftyChicaAZ on 2005-03-20 22:47:10      Post Subject: interesting article on crafting

this is in the new issue of an crafts industry newsletter (creative leisure news):

"There's a new trend emerging in craft design and it's not cute. It's fueled by a younger demographic, consumers looking to express their individuality rather than following preset rules, and they prefer a more sophisticated look. In other words, no smiling bunnies. Examples:


1. Two craft stores that are appealing directly to this new demographic are the Spark Crafts Café in suburban Boston (www.sparkcrafts.com) and Urban Arts + Crafts in Kansas City (http://urbanartsandcrafts.com).


2. Craftster (www.craftster.org). The site says, "Craftster is a forum for people who love to make things but who are not inspired by scrapbooking with die-cut teddy bears, cross-stitched home-sweet-home plaques, wooden boxes with ducks in bonnets painted on...."


3. Scrapbooking may be catching on, too. SOHO Publishing put out a call for "edgy and unconventional" layouts for a book, Scrap and the City ("for the thousands of stylish city-dwelling and hip country-living women who are turned off by scrapbooking’s good girl reputation"). For info, call Paul Gambino at 917-916-0521 or email gambinopaul@aol.com ... Darcy Miller, the editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, has published Our Wedding Scrapbook. "Aesthetically, what Miller does has little to do with the current scrapbooking trends and the kitsch-heavy industry it has spawned," wrote W magazine.


4. Get Crafty (www.getcrafty.com.) For insight on this new type of crafter, click on "Jean's Manifesto."


5. The Mar. 7 edition of Time, reported in CLN's previous issue, also gives a good analysis of the trend. Visit www.time.com and type Pretty Crafty in the search engine.)


6. Media. A new HGTV series, Crafters Coast to Coast, (www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hcc2c) premiered recently and features a wide variety of non-cute projects. "Rather than bring artisans into our studio to share their ideas for viewers to try at home, we visit their homes and studios-wherever they may be. The result is a show that goes beyond "how-to" as we see how these crafters' personalities, lives, and communities influence their work." The projects are described as "cool," "hip," and "unique." (The series is aired almost daily at a variety of times. Check your local listings.) Notice the number of quick camera shots; it's crafts for the MTV generation.


(Note: HGTV is looking for designers to appear on the series. Email a recent picture of yourself smiling, images of your projects, contact info, location, and short bio to CoastToCoast@wellergrossman.com.)


This trend is having its effect on almost every product category. The yarn companies spurred the incredible resurgence of knitting and crochet by introducing new, stylish designs, but the changing demographics are affecting other categories, too.


Michelle Temares, one of the industry's best and most thoughtful designers, says, "I believe that this turn to individuality and self expression has been a significant contributing factor to the decline of craft categories such as counted cross stitch and decorative painting and the growth of categories such as scrapbooking and altered art. The former value and emphasize rote sameness while the latter recognize, encourage, and structurally support individual creativity and expression.


"Industry players who can recognize, synthesize, and decode these attitudes and trends will have the advantage in capturing new market share.""

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: *Crafting for a Better World!* holiday craft drive

Posted by totinette on 2004-11-19 13:19:28      Post Subject: *Crafting for a Better World!* holiday craft drive

Crafting For A Better World
Portland Super Crafty has set out to save the world, and we need your help! We’re collecting donations of handmade items and craft supplies to give to some amazing organizations around Portland and could use your crafting superpowers. Please help us brighten the holiday and warm up the winter for some less fortunate men, women, and children by giving them the gift of craft!

Types of items to donate:
This is a comprehensive list of what the organizations could really use, but feel free to be creative and send in other items as well!

Handmade:
Dolls
Toys
Baby hats, blankets, etc.
Scarves
Hats
Mittens and gloves
Socks
Pillowcases
Blankets
Bedding
Warm clothing (knit sweaters, etc.)

Craft Supplies:
Non-toxic Paint
Acrylic Paint
Paint Brushes
Canvas
Drawing and watercolor paper
Crayons
Paper
Scissors (kid-friendly especially)
Glue
Glitter
Felt
Craft Foam
Modeling clay
Beads
Fabric
Sewing notions
Yarn
Knitting needles
Duct tape
Tape
Journal/Notebooks
Frames
Ribbons

Donations must be received by Monday, December 15.

Please send your items to:
Torie Nguyen
One Centerpointe Dr., Suite 550
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Questions? Email us at pdxsupercrafty@yahoo.com. If you live in the Portland area and would like to submit your donation in person, please drop us an email to make arrangements.

*If you would like a receipt for your donation, please include a note with your name, address, and the retail value of the item.

About the organizations:

The Goose Hollow Shelter

The Goose Hollow Family Shelter is a temporary emergency shelter for homeless families in the Portland metropolitan area. They take in anyone who has a child under the age of 18, as well as pregnant women. The shelter currently operates from November to May and is hoping to one day have the resources to stay open year round. In the evenings, they have “kid time” where volunteers lead the kids in various activities, one of which is crafting.

p:ear
http://www.pearmentor.org/

p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives.


Community Action Organization
http://www.communityaction4u.org/

Community Action exists to ensure that low-income families have a place to turn for help as they strive to get back on their feet and achieve a better life. They offer the following services: A Kid’s Domain: Before and after school care, Early Head Start/Head Start Preschool, Energy and Emergency Services, Homeless and Housing Services, Opening Doors: Maternity outreach and pregnancy support.


Buckman SUN School
http://www.sunschools.org
http://www.buckmansite.teacherhosting.com

Buckman Arts Magnet Elementary School is one of the community schools serviced by the SUN Program (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods). The mission of the SUN program is to improve the lives of children, their families and the community through partnering with local school communities to extend the school day with a variety of classes and develop schools as “community centers” in their neighborhoods. We are specifically asking for donations for their Winter Craft & Gift-making Night on Wednesday December 15th at Buckman Elementary School. Families are invited to return to school in the evening and create unique handmade gifts for the holidays with the help of parent volulteers and local artists (including the girls of Super Crafty!)

One more organization collecting craft supplies and handmade gifts is La Casa de las Madres, a San Francisco-based group that offers emergency services to women and their children escaping domestic violence.

They have women of all ages there, and children from newborn to age 18, so items of all sizes and colors would be welcome. They would take blankets, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves - all the standard handmade stuff. If you do not knit or crochet, you are welcome to sew any donations. Machine washable is good, so is warm wool, but they are not picky and would take anything. You are welcome to wrap stuff if you want, but please put a tag on the outside indicating what is inside, and the size, etc., and attaching a tag indicating the fabric content, care instructions, and maybe a little pick-me-up message would be wonderful.

They are also looking for donations of art and craft supplies - fabric, yarn, needles, paper, crayons, hooks, glue, markers, etc. NO magazines, they already have plenty.

http://www.lacasa.org/index.html
http://www.lacasa.org/wish_list.html

About La Casa: La Casa de las Madres offers emergency residential shelter to battered women and their children while providing counseling, family-based services and referrals. Our Emergency Crisis Shelter has the capacity to shelter and support 35 women and children per night. La Casa's downtown San Francisco office houses our two 24-hour Crisis Phone Lines, a Drop-In Counseling Center, the Teen Intervention & Prevention Program, and the Community Education & Outreach Program. All services are offered free-of-charge in English and Spanish.

Please send donations directly to the shelter by December 17:

La Casa de las Madres
1850 Mission Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94103

PDX Super Crafty won’t be delivering these gifts, we’re just handling donations for the Portland organizations! Thanks for your generosity this holiday season!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: I need crochet helping

Posted by Ashley_Thompson3670 on 2007-12-05 01:12:51      Post Subject: I need crochet helping

I''m not completely new at crocheting but I still have a few things to learn. I''m trying to make a teddy bear for a friend of mine who is having a baby and I cant seem to get the first few rows of the pattern right. The first thing you start on is the nose which is just a circle. However, at the end of each round it never tells me to turn or anything like that, so I''ve just been going around and around. My only problem is I am now on the 8th round and I have more stitches than what it calls for. All the other rounds were done correctly. I just dont know why I have extra stitches that need to be worked, but with no instruction to work them, just to start the next round.
This is how the pattern follows
round 1: chain 2. 6 single crochets in 2nd chain from hook
DID THAT
Round 2: Work 2 single crochets in each single crochet around (12 stitches)
DID THAT
Round 3: Single crochet in each stitch around (repeat for rows 4, 5 & 6)
DID THAT
Round 7: (2 single crochet in next single crochet) Repeat 6 times. Single crochet in remaining 6 single crochets (18 stitches)
DID THAT
Now here is where I''m getting messed up
Round 8: (Single crochet in next single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet) repeat all around (24 stitches)
Now when I get to the point where I have made 24 stitches I have 3 stitches still left over. I thought that maybe the pattern had a typo, but when I did the extra three stitches and started round 9, i ended up with 7 more stitches than I was suppose to at the end of that round.
Round 9: (Single crochet in each of the next two single crochet, 2 single crochet in next crochet) repeat around (32 stitches)

If anyone could help me I would much appreciate it. I will also send you a copy of the full pattern if it would help any.

Thank you again,
Ashley

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: I need crochet helping

Posted by mololi on 2007-12-05 08:28:15      Post Subject:

It seems like there's a mistake in the instructions for round 8. If you do:
Round 8: (Single crochet in each of the next two single crochet, 2 single crochet in next crochet) repeat around (24 stitches)
Round 9: (Single crochet in each of the next two single crochet, 2 single crochet in next crochet) repeat around (32 stitches)
your round 9 should end up correct.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: HELP! I need an online source for bulk craft supplies!

Posted by mrs_stroozi on 2007-03-23 13:42:26      Post Subject: HELP! I need an online source for bulk craft supplies!

I have just submitted a proposal to our local summer school program to teach two classes - crochet and embroidery - this summer to kids ages 9 through 13. I am supposed to purchase the special supplies ahead of time.

When I updated my Netscape, my bookmark list of craft suppliers (along with all my other bookmarks) disappeared. I had at least one that sold 5 or more crochet hooks of one size for a bulk rate. Can anyone here send me a link for suppliers that do this sort of thing? Thank you!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Get CRAFTY at The Stitch Cafe''s Artisan Studio!!

Posted by lisiko on 2007-01-27 17:20:19      Post Subject: Get CRAFTY at The Stitch Cafe''s Artisan Studio!!

Having any cravings to get super crafty in Los Angeles??? Come to THE STITCH CAFÉ (located in the valley) where we recently opened up an artisan HAVEN, offering classes of all sorts, instructed by local LA artists sharing their wealth of know-how. Besides knitting and crochet, we indulge in beading, mosaics, polymer claywork, glass beading (lampworking), glass fusing, PMC (precious metal clay), soap-making, jewelry-making, embroidery, children’s art classes AND advanced fiber arts such as spinning, yarn dyeing and freeform knitting and crochet. Adult and children’s birthday parties are also available. Check out our website: www.stitchcafe.com for the class schedule and any other current events.



Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Joining back post double crochet rows in the round?

Posted by Jerasue on 2006-09-29 14:12:32      Post Subject: Joining back post double crochet rows in the round?

I'm trying to write a pattern that involves joining back post double crochet rows in the round. The problem is, that the way I do it leaves holes. I start a round with a ch2, and then back post double crochet all the way around, and then i will back post double crochet the ch2 just like it was a dc. Is this wrong?

I know it would be easier and prettier if i just spiraled the rows instead of joining, but i'm trying to be all fancy-pants about writing my first pattern. Is this just how it should be done? Just spiral it?

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Free Snowman Pattern - Crochet

Posted by micrafty on 2007-11-16 15:52:27      Post Subject: Free Snowman Pattern - Crochet

Just posted the crochet pattern on my site. I would love to hear from anyone who gives it a try. Free Beachy Crochet Snowman Pattern

http://www.thecraftytipster.com/uploads/images/topics/beachy-crochet-snowman.jpg

I thought it would be fun to do something a little less cold-weather climate and something a bit more fun in the sun oriented - thus, the floppy Panama/Top Hat and spring colors.

Hope you like him.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Tentative Atlanta S'nB. Whos in?

Posted by knittinator on 2005-07-21 16:46:55      Post Subject: Tentative Atlanta S'nB. Whos in?

Yes, I have posted this on other borads heh.

So my friend Kat (a relatively new knitter, experienced in crochet) a few friends of hers (beginners and more experienced in both) and myself (relatively experienced Knitter, woefull at crochet) are trying to start a new Stitch and Bitch in our area. We'd love for some of ya'll to come! Our first meeting will be this Monday (the 25th) at 7PM at this Starbucks (its the one near the Mellow Mushroom and Psycho Tattoo 2):

Roswell Rd@ I-285
5841 Roswell Rd
Atlanta GA, 30342

Bring your yarn, your patterns, your needles, your hooks and whatever other needly stuff you have!

Let me know if you want to attend!

-Suz

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: CroMache

Posted by sarabell on 2008-09-18 02:40:24      Post Subject:

(i'm really digging on your embroidered crochet squares on your blog!)

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: dammit, where's this link? (knitting)

Posted by Catana on 2005-04-03 12:20:32      Post Subject:

I can't help with the link, but try this. Find the tie-off thread at the very bottom of the sweater and cut any knots. Then just start unraveling, making a small ball as you go.

You'll have to do each section separately, but you can join them with the bind-off row.

Once you have each section to the right length, you can bind off the regular way, or, if you have crochet hooks, crochet the edge.

Not sure this will help, but that's how I'd do it.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: How many crafts do you know?

Posted by beqi on 2008-09-17 11:47:07      Post Subject:

This is a fun thread! I can sew, make patterns, crosshatch, make beaded jewelry, make felt appliques, draw, paint, write prose and poetry, make soaps, take art photographs, make stuffed animals, quilt, and make jewelry by using repurposed found vintage jewelry findings.

I can't knit or crochet, though. Sometimes I want to learn, but I think another craft obsession is one too many. :)

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: How many crafts do you know?

Posted by VintageEnthusiast on 2008-09-16 07:21:50      Post Subject: How many crafts do you know?

I started this wonderful world of craft making by teaching myself how to crochet, next came knitting which I’m still learning and not very good at LOL. Next on the horizon I believe it’s going to be tatting or macramé… haven’t decided which will come next but creating crafts not only keeps you busy but does brighten up your wardrobe, your house and you never run out of gifts for others!

How many crafts do you know? And do you have a favorite?

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Recycled Plastic Hobo Bag w~ Free Pattern

Posted by Cindy on 2008-05-18 21:49:37      Post Subject: Recycled Plastic Hobo Bag w~ Free Pattern

Hello everyone:

I'm back to share a craft after a long absence but am feeling well now. I finally got my recycled plastic hobo handbag done along with the free crochet pattern written up. Check it out.

http://www.myrecycledbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/brownhobo.JPG

This crochet pattern is a variation of Dao's Nordstrom Hobo Bag but is done in plastic bag yarn or plarn. The stitches are a bit different but the look is very similar. It's also lined and has a magnetic clasp for a closure. The free pattern link is found here. http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2008/05/16/recycled-plastic-hobo-handbag/

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: measurements for a child's sweater?

Posted by Brendajean on 2004-11-13 10:47:32      Post Subject: measurements for a child's sweater?

I found a helpful chart of shild's measurements -

http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/children.shtml

My question is - Say for a size 4 sweater, the chest measurement is 23", then the front and the back of the sweater should each measure half 23, which is 11 1/2, PLUS 1," 1 1/2," 2," or what?

My crochet stitches are larger than the guage, longer but not taller, and I'd rather adapt the patteren rather than switch to a smaller crochet hook.

Thanks, Brendajean

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: CroMache

Posted by craftybegonia on 2008-09-17 21:29:22      Post Subject: CroMache

Hi Everyone! I just joined and I want to share my new craft, CroMache. It is something that I was able to put together. A combination of beaded crochet, paper mache, and faux painting using artists'' mediums.
Here''s a look at it, hope you like it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4OY4EsmI-c

Take care!

Cloty

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Looking for Killeen/ Ft. Hood TX crafters for meetup...

Posted by Vigilantesjustice on 2007-01-09 18:44:21      Post Subject: Looking for Killeen/ Ft. Hood TX crafters for meetup...

I am trying to start a meet up in the Killeen TX area, but I am relatively new to the area and don't know of an appropriate venue. If there is anyone interested or who knows of a place to have a crafty gathering (my main focus is knitting, crochet, and needlework, but anyone with a "portable" craft will be welcome) please reply, or contact me directly. Thanks!
Corinne

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Crochet Baby slippers/ bibs

Posted by akauaigirl on 2007-10-20 14:35:09      Post Subject: Crochet Baby slippers/ bibs

I am expecting my first child and would like to crochet some little baby shoes/slippers and bibs, maybe even little beenies. If anyone has any links or ideas or pictures they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all!!!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: adjusting a leather cuff bracelet

Posted by Radica Mirkovic on 2008-08-20 03:40:40      Post Subject:

It would be much easier to see it...
I thonk that crochet around it can make it longer ... or adding some wooden beads or make beads of leather...
I made jewelry from leather, mabby you can find some ideas on my blogg, posts in april and may 2008,
http://radicaartjewelry.blogspot.com/
Wish you the best!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Crochet Baby slippers/ bibs

Posted by Marcie on 2007-10-21 11:00:24      Post Subject:

The Lion Brand Website has some great patterns for baby stuff. I always crochet something for the mom's I know that are having babies, and I can always find something good on that website.

Here are some links:

http://cache.lionbrand.com/content-crochetPatternIndex.html?l=1

http://www.caron.com/free.html

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e03869&categoryid=29

http://www.caron.com/projects/br/br_cno986_baby_hoodie.html (I made this and it turned out REALLY well!)

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Any Westchester Knitters out there?

Posted by abarolo on 2007-01-27 12:15:16      Post Subject:

Hi,
i live in Westchester NY and i have been thinking about either joining or forming a knitting/crochet group, to learn/teach and exchange ideas.
I saw Susan Gibbs with the same idea, can we talk about it?
A.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Hello All!

Posted by olive on 2006-12-30 21:26:55      Post Subject: Hello All!

I'm new to this board and just wanted to introduce myself! My name is Olive and love scrapbooking and crochet! Looking forward to contributing here!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Would like to introduce myself and share some what I do

Posted by Cindy on 2007-03-25 12:53:37      Post Subject:

Dora,

I love your rugs. They are so beautiful. One thing I can't do is knit but I love to crochet and create recycled crafts. I don't know if you crochet at all but I have many free patterns at my website if you are interested in recycled crafts. I do have one post that has knitted bags using recycled plastic bags. That link is http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/03/09/update-on-crafting-with-recycled-materials/

So glad you joined the board here and thanks for sharing your crafts!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Mexican style embroidery tips

Posted by Julia on 2007-01-26 19:28:42      Post Subject:

Good news -- I think I found the needle -- it's similar to a Russian punch or bunka needle. I love how so many handicrafts cross cultures in a wide array of permutations, much like fairy tales.

So now all I have to do is learn to crochet edges by next Saturday (all I can crochet now is a single chain) but anything for la causa!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: New KAL for moms

Posted by rachelatzephyr on 2006-06-14 02:17:39      Post Subject: New KAL for moms

HI. There is a new kal starting up to motivate us mom's to stop being such "selfish" knitters and knit our poor kids something. =)

We'll be sharing funny stories and patterns. You can knit or crochet anything you like the only rule for the KAl is that you start or pick back up and finish a project for your "little bit."

Come on over and check it out! www.littlebitkal.blogspot.com
-Peanut's Mommy

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Akron Area Crafters.....

Posted by bessiemae on 2005-10-12 17:25:13      Post Subject: Akron Area Crafters.....

Calling all Rubber City Grrrls....

Forming a new Crafty Group to meet in Kent, so as not to compete with SnB Akron.

Decoupage? Bead? Cut and Paste? Quilt? Knit? Crochet? Embroidery?

If you do it and can pack it to go, bring it on!

Don't do anything, but wanna learn? Come and play, anyway!

Just pm me here at GetCrafty. Tenative meetings Wednesday PM's after 6pm, in Kent.....temporary meeting locale across from campus!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: How to creat a quilt from crochet blocks for a baby

Posted by Sara L. Gardner on 2006-10-16 17:52:03      Post Subject: How to creat a quilt from crochet blocks for a baby

Hi
I need some advice. My grandmother made some crocheted quilt blocks for my son about 36 years ago. They have never been put into a quilt, he is about to become a father for the first time. It will be her great great grandson.
My problem is that they are crochet and never been blocked. They measure on the average about 10 inches X 8 inches. There are 13 blocks. I don't have the time to make plain crocheted blocks as spacers and I'm sure that my blocks would not match my grandmother's. Additionally, I want to minimize places for little fingers to get caught.
I need suggestions on how to mount them (?) or how to space them with fluffly blocks inbetween with a quilt back (?) or any ideas that any of you may have, I want this quilt to be around for a long time.
Thank you...

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Who is your crafty hero?

Posted by riotous lioness on 2007-01-23 19:57:07      Post Subject:

Honestly, I don't know of any "famous" crafty people. So my heros are the people who taught me, or encouraged me. Number one on this list is our own moderator, artgeek, who is always showing me some sort of cool thing she made, and who's been very supportive of my interests in a variety of crafts. She also completely "bah"ed my feeling that I wasn't crafty enough for this forum, and I'm glad she did. I wouldn't have thought of cooking and gardening as crafty, and I've always felt that since I'm following someone else's pattern in cross-stitch, I'm not that crafty. Still, I keep learning new things (like crochet).

My friend Ginger, who taught me how to crochet and tried to teach me how to sew. The only downside is that I was so bad at sewing that she's totally given up on me, and won't give me a "refresher" course in crochet!

Finally, my friend Judy. She's an amazing gardener, who's always helping me figure out how to make my plants do well. I had an amazing container garden this year, and in no small part due to her advice. Plus, she's going to coach me on growing winter spinach!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Crocheting Dolls - a question about the necks

Posted by mrs_stroozi on 2007-05-25 14:19:48      Post Subject: Crocheting Dolls - a question about the necks

I am teaching a class on crochet this summer to 9-13YO kids, and I'd like one of the projects to be a simple doll - four long tubes for the limbs, one fat tube for the body, a very short tube and a ball for the neck and head. The entire doll is about a foot long/tall. The head on the one I've made flops unattractively. (And yes, I made the doll without a pattern.) I'd like some suggestions as to how to crochet, sew or stuff the head to the body so that the flopping is minimal. Any ideas?

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: single crochet around a piece of knit

Posted by goddesshanna on 2005-10-06 22:09:33      Post Subject: single crochet around a piece of knit

I'm just finishing up a knitted sweater and the instructions say to single crochet around the bottom and the neckline, but I have done very little crochet and I'm not really sure how to execute single crochet around a piece of knit. I can find any clear instructions for it either. Anyone have any pointers?

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: What do you do with your left over yarn?

Posted by Cindy on 2008-11-30 22:35:53      Post Subject:

The Crochet N More website has some wonderful tips for using leftover yarn. Check out the link here for many ideas.
http://www.crochetnmore.com/scrapyarnideas.htm

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: beckyfelice etsy site!!!

Posted by micrafty on 2006-10-01 17:56:31      Post Subject:

May I suggest you drop the comment about being short on time?

A prospect may read that and think, 'If I order something will she ship it anytime soon?'

"I'm friendly" has a tinge of desperation - I'd dump it.

I think it's a great idea to offer more pictures via email. I would maybe reword to something like, "I love making crochet and knit items. Since photography is not one of my strong points; if you wish to see more pictures of any item while making your purchasing decision, I would be glad to email you more. If you have any questions, just ask, and I would be glad to answer them."

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: knitting upside down?

Posted by Karen on 2004-05-21 16:57:36      Post Subject: knitting upside down?

Over at not martha (http://megan.scatterbrain.org/notmartha/archive/2004_05_01_index.html#108511288056721006), Megan's discussing how Marge Simpson knits:
So, every time I see Marge on The Simpsons knitting she is using two long crochet hooks. She holds the needles like pencils pointed down at her lap and pulls the yarn up to her. I have seen someone knitting (with knitting needles and in real life) like this so the technique is strange but not incorrect. Are Marge's crochet hooks just an animator not quite knowing what they are doing, or is this some rare knitting techinique I am unaware of? Is it a style of crochet?
and there's a long discussion in the comments. Do any craftistas knit upside down? (I don't.)

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Michaels

Posted by Alisa G on 2006-10-16 13:31:18      Post Subject:

lol...so do I, but this time I only got a few things...Thank goodness its a week long sale...and keep an eye for the 40% off coupon...But, its only good on non sale items...i got a crochet book with it...

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Help Please :)

Posted by Omybritters on 2004-12-16 18:00:01      Post Subject: Help Please :)

I am just learning to crochet. I have mastered all the basic stitches. So for christmas my best friend asked that i knit her a hat...So we go down to walmart and get some Red Heart Soft and Fluffy...at least i believe thats what its called. And i tryed to start on the thing today and its just so hard to crochet. Any tips for me? Thanks in advance :)

-Omybritters

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Needle Pin Hook and Spin: Killeen TX

Posted by Vigilantesjustice on 2007-05-14 16:46:19      Post Subject: Needle Pin Hook and Spin: Killeen TX

I've started a knitting/crochet/craft group. Meetings are Thurs, 6-8 pm at the Killeen Community Center. More information is available by following the link in my signature.
Corinne

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Brevard county Florida? Where are you? s''not all old ladies

Posted by overjoyed on 2007-11-27 13:32:55      Post Subject: Brevard county Florida? Where are you? s''not all old ladies

I''m in Melbourne...looking to see if theres anyone around..I just started sewing again after a long while...I like simple jewelry stuff...wanna learn to crochet or knit...I like to look for cheap fabric and go thrift shopping for reconstruction purposes...I''m also going through a horrible coffee addiction...I''m 32...looking for people in that range (22-35ish?) to hang out, drink tea, craft until our little hearts content!!!!!
Where you guys at!?

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Looking for crafty pals in Colorado

Posted by crafty*cupcake on 2007-02-23 20:44:39      Post Subject: Looking for crafty pals in Colorado

Hi! I currently live in Superior, Colorado (half way between Boulder and Denver) and am looking for some super crafty people to meet up with. I love to knit, embroidery, make jewelry, and do paper crafts. I'm trying to learn to paint, crochet, and sew, too! *Nissa

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: furry fuzzy flip flops?

Posted by jo on 2005-04-19 21:09:57      Post Subject:

are those directions for crochet? They are pretty easy, but a bit tricky in that it can be kinda unwieldy, what with a big crochet hook, and working around the strap.
Have you ever crochet around something before? You might want to practice crocheting around a plain pen first, to get the idea down, before you move onto the thong.
You have the slip knot on your crochet hook, hold it in front of the thong, hold the yarn in your other hand behind the thong strap, with the yarn going underneath the strap. Reach the hook over the top of the strap to grab the yarn, bringing it back to the front of the strap to make the stitch.
You'll need to stop every once in a while to smush the stitches up close to each other. Giving you good coverage of the strap, and allowing more room to make more stitches.
Hope this helps some!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: crafty blogs

Posted by plcdesigns on 2006-11-30 15:09:36      Post Subject: crafty blogs

Can we compile a list of knit and crochet blogs to exchange links?

I'll start with mine

www.plcdesigns.blogspot.com

and www.youknitwhat.blogspot.com

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: free time at college-need project ideas

Posted by micrafty on 2006-10-01 17:47:00      Post Subject:

Crochet Christmas ornaments, fridgies, or dishcloths?

Cross stitch ornaments? Fridgies?

Sew/crochet tiny stockings and fill them with x?

75? Good thing you are starting early.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: crafty blogs

Posted by peenkfrik on 2006-12-11 02:43:13      Post Subject:

Are personal crochet blogs ok? If it's fine then mine is http://craftnikim.blogspot.com. That's the one in my signature. I'm working hard to keep it updated.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: SF SnB 12/8/04

Posted by Athos on 2004-12-01 02:40:29      Post Subject: SF SnB 12/8/04

hey stitch and bitchers -

come meet me wednesday 12-8
at cafe la boheme.
24th st @ mission (right by the BART station)
7:30 p.m.

i've left the sweater i'm working on in new jersey in an effort to force myself to work on xmas gifts and donations, so see me crochet at the speed of light! or, more likely, cry into my mexican hot chocolate about how much i want to get done and taking the GREs.

either way, i'd love to see you!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Only 3% of women's businesses reach $1mil- glass ceiling?

Posted by Astrid on 2008-05-06 13:19:21      Post Subject:

I read about this glass ceiling and wasn't surprised, that's from my own experience. I guess we just lack confidence. I have to say it's not my path (and I'm not hampered by kids or family). I went on that road once and could perhaps have taken the position of my manager when he retired, if during the seven years or so I was his assistant I had acted with more confidence and authority. But I just silently backed him up and corrected HIS mistakes and nobody new. But when I made a mistake I thought: you see, I'm not good enough. I'm not a leader. Well, after he retired they reorganised the department and my function became redundant. They gave me a job I hated and so I looked around and I found free lance work as a translator elsewhere and I kept a part time job at my old company, just for security. I'm happy because now I'm doing work that really makes me happy and the part time job is just a two days a week nuisance. The good thing about it is that since about two years the manager is a woman! It feels so much better. We talk about crochet and crafting during breaks!

I read in a Dutch newspaper that in Sweden (I think it's Sweden but Scandinavia for sure) by LAW companies must have at least 40 % women in their boards. If they don't follow up the government closes the company, period! Could someone point that out to Hillary? I'm all for her, though I doubt it if she has a chance to win the elections even if SHE gets to be the candidate.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: butterfly looms?

Posted by sammie cat on 2006-12-05 17:45:15      Post Subject: butterfly looms?


Has anyone used butterfly looms? I got some at Jo-Anns and I'm hooked.

I love going through their yarn deparment and just touching and loving all of the yarns. I sew and make jewelry but knitting and crochet always confused me. I'm so proud, I made a scarf and started working on a bag.

Does anyone have any patterns?
Sammie's Mom

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Oahu crafters?

Posted by meexie on 2007-05-21 18:01:31      Post Subject:

If you knit or crochet, the Aloha Knitters meet every Thursday at Mocha Java (in Ward Center). I know that some members of Craftster.org have been trying to have crafty meetups too - might want to check the Hawai'i board there.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: i need knitting or crocheting help

Posted by dreamingbree on 2005-10-16 15:52:56      Post Subject: i need knitting or crocheting help

first of all i'm way more of a lurker than a poster since i've never posted before so hello. I've made a scarf and i want to crochet or knit a flower to sew onto it only i dont knwo how and i've looked everywhere for instructions. and i dont know how to crochet so would it be impossible for me to do that if i had to? anyone have any ideas or tips or articles that could help?

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: your work required

Posted by lucy on 2005-04-29 08:14:59      Post Subject:

um i think crochet ones will be fine. thank you.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Crocheting chaos

Posted by ada on 2004-12-16 04:47:54      Post Subject: Crocheting chaos

From the Guardian (newspaper) online:

Scientists crochet chaos

Donald MacLeod
Thursday December 16, 2004

The Guardian
As if Christmas wasn't chaotic enough, a couple of mathematicians at Bristol University are suggesting you crochet your very own model of chaos. The result should be something bizarrely like a large Christmas decoration - unless of course your crocheting skills aren't up to it, in which case your chaos will just look a bit of a mess.

Hinke Osinga and Bernd Krauskopf, of the university's department of engineering mathematics, have published their crochet pattern in the current issue of the Mathematical Intelligencer, basing it on the Lorenz equations that describe the nature of chaotic systems - such as the weather or a turbulent river.

Dr Osinga explained: "Imagine a leaf floating in a turbulent river and consider how it passes either to the left or to the right around a rock somewhere downstream. Those special leaves that end up clinging to the rock must have followed a very unique path in the water. Each stitch in the crochet pattern represents a single point that ends up at the rock."

Together, all the points (stitches) define a complicated surface, according to the Lorenz equations. The two academics have developed a method to describe such surfaces using a computer. After months of staring at animations on a screen, they suddenly realised that, in fact, their computations had naturally generated crochet instructions.

Dr Osinga, who learnt to crochet at the age of seven, rose to the challenge of making pattern called the Lorenz manifold. "The computer-generated crochet instructions were remarkable.

"Simply by looking at the real-life surface I would never have designed it the way the computer did. After all those months of trying to create it on screen, it was fascinating to see the surface grow under my own hands," she said.

"And it was truly amazing to see a floppy object fall into its desired shape when it was mounted with steel wire," Professor Krauskopf added.

The final result consisted of 25,511 crochet stitches and took Dr Osinga about 85 hours to complete. It now hangs in their house as a Christmas decoration.

They insist it wasn't just done for fun. The pair say their work gives much-needed insight into how chaos arises and is organised in systems as diverse as chemical reactions, biological networks and even your kitchen mixer. Their crocheted model, called the Lorenz manifold, is a very helpful tool for understanding and explaining the dynamics of the Lorenz system.

If you would like to crochet your own Lorenz manifold in time for Christmas, the pattern and mounting instructions are available online at www.enm.bris.ac.uk/anm/preprints/2004r03.html
EducationGuardian.co.uk © Guardian Newspapers Limited 2004

Now I REALLY wish I could crochet.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Recycled Denim Rag Bag w/ Pattern

Posted by april again on 2007-03-22 23:40:36      Post Subject:

Thats very cute...I am not very good at crochet but that is worth trying :)

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: I''m making a big fat collection of lists...

Posted by Corvus on 2007-03-24 17:16:37      Post Subject: I''m making a big fat collection of lists...

..of online tutorials and patterns, using wists.com I only add stuff I think is cool (otherwise they''d be too large to handle), and most of my effort has gone to the knitting wist- the other two are very, very behind where I intend them to be. Thusfar I have commercial patterns on the sewing one, but I''m considering removing them (though it would reduce the list greatly, and I like listing the small commercial pattern designers, and if I list them then why not the big companies? No decision yet). Anyway. Yes. Maybe you''ll see something you like, and maybe you know a good place to go to find patterns/tutorials that I''ve missed and can point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

Knitting/Crochet
Sewing
Other Crafts


Edited to fix links --artgeek

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Big book yay!

Posted by redheadedali on 2005-09-07 19:15:34      Post Subject: Big book yay!

I just got Teva Durham's Loop D Loop in the mail. I am SO excited! Does anyone else have this? Have you made anything from it? Between that, the spool knitter I bought today, and the cool vintage crochet book I got in the mail the other day, this has been a fab week for craftiness.

Alison

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: New, sort of.

Posted by anthrogirl on 2006-10-15 14:23:14      Post Subject:

Welcome! I'm a crocheter too- yay, crochet!

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Just wanted to Introduce myself

Posted by KittenHasAWhip on 2007-01-15 20:17:31      Post Subject:

*waves hello*

I tried to knit and all I got was knots, so my friends told me crochet! There's only one hook. Yeah...still got knots, except they were slightly less crooked knots and oh my gosh! A commercial for a news show just came on and the sportscaster and Gary Williams were knitting! How bizarre. (My apologies for the excessive exclamation marks.)

Anyways, I'm not a knitter or a crocheter, but I do cross stitch and really enjoy it when I find time for it. I'm also getting into origami, however, I'm not very good at it yet.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: I could totally make that

Posted by h_pets360 on 2005-03-11 12:37:28      Post Subject: I could totally make that

Frequently when i see somethin' mass produced and sold for a mad amount of money, i get kinda teary-eyed.

even if it's on <a href=http://www.digitalgravel.com/itemdetails.cfm?prod=5485&cat=9&vndr=1010">Digital Gravel</a> which i really tend to like. That's a scarf that any of us could probobly make with the quickness. I imagine the material retail would cost less than that.

Maybe I should be happy that you can buy crochet items like <a href="http://www.digitalgravel.com/itemdetails.cfm?prod=5487&cat=3&vndr=1010">these hats</a> at major places. i guess i am. You can buy art from major places, why not craft?

Plus, I guess I do get kinda happy, when scrolling past shirt after shirt with screenprinting (which i can't/don't do yet), i see something that i could do myself.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Contribute Your Crafts

Posted by Brokendove on 2005-10-01 22:44:31      Post Subject: Contribute Your Crafts

hello,

I run, I am www.craftbits.com
I am trying to build up my website but need help from creative peeps that are willing to share their crafts.

In exchange for your contribution, you can post you byline with links to your blogs, online store or simply your e-mail to help generate interest in your crafts or even better help generate sales from your store.

if you are interested in sharing your projects please contact me or go to the website.

I am especially interested in Needle Crafts
I don't knit or crochet confidently and I don't have access to a sewing machine on a regular basic so all these areas are lacking.

I need new talent so if you think your can add something jump on in...

TIA
Shellie

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: Ideas For a Boring Spring Break

Posted by brdgt on 2005-03-08 22:35:06      Post Subject:

I really enjoy those needlepoint and cross stitch patterns that you can get at craft stores. Time flies when you are concentrating on them, but they don't take too long and all the supplies are right in the kit.

Take a trip to your local craft store and wander the aisles, I bet you'll come up with all kinds of neat things :)

If you knit or crochet, try a new yarn, maybe something for yourself - or get a super head start on holiday presents and do some small projects like hats, scarves or dishcloths.

Back to top | view poster's profile


View entire thread: crochet how-to links?

Posted by it_grrl on 2005-03-24 20:36:43      Post Subject: crochet how-to links?

i am one of those sad people who only learned to crochet a single chain, and now can only create shoelaces and bracelets. know any good tutorial sites?

Back to top | view poster's profile