Posted by alate on 2007-02-04 12:26:31
Post Subject: Ribbon Embroidery
Does anyone else do this craft? Anyone have any ideas or things I could embellish with ribbon embroidery, especially to give as a gift? I'm trying to think of something that won't be a huge project (like a journal.) I'm thinking of a scarf--a cloth scarf, not a knitted scarf--but I'd have to sew another layer of fabric on the back to cover up the ugly underside, and then it might be too thick and bulky to wear as a scarf. Since fabric that's too flimsy won't hold the embroidery stitches. Any ideas?
Posted by laurenmarie on 2006-12-06 11:16:33
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Maybe you should show up with a knitted scarf for him?
haha i was thinking the exact same thing! maybe with like a fatty acid chain running down the length of it or something nerdy and biochem-ish.
and sallysunshine...haha youre totally right...a lot of profs are pretty detached from the social world...as for knitting in class, i dont think its rude as long as you can pay attention while doing it, but it might be visually distracting to the teacher. who knows, ill definitely ask next time!
Posted by nellie_3000 on 2006-10-31 00:56:24
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I have stalled on my embroidery project only because I don't know what color green it was I used, and also, I've stalled on my knitted scarf cause I missed a stitch a while back and its not up to my standard of perfection now. Its mistakes like these that make me depressed every time I see the UFO...oh well.
Posted by bessiemae on 2006-10-31 07:49:23
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I have stalled on my embroidery project only because I don't know what color green it was I used, and also, I've stalled on my knitted scarf cause I missed a stitch a while back and its not up to my standard of perfection now. Its mistakes like these that make me depressed every time I see the UFO...oh well.
Unravel the scarf and pick up the missed stitch...Take your embroidery to the craftopia and match the green with new floss.
I can say that because I've had to do both..:)
I have too many UFO's and have been trying to complete them. Anyone wanna show me how to cast off a heavy wool lime green scarf? Square the 12"quilt squares? Sandwich the fishy wallhanging?
Doing the year long swap has made me accountable and more productive. Still not perfect, but much improved. Not wanting to disappoint my swap partner is a great motivator.
Posted by tootsiecat on 2005-02-24 09:10:36
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i love the process of painting. i'll paint anything.
and i love paper. making cards or scrapbook pages for someone, quilling.
those are my favorite processes to go through.
but i love the outcome of needlework. a knitted scarf. a sewn bag. cross stitch.
Posted by naomi on 2005-01-14 07:27:20
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I am working on a lovely pattern that I found in 'Baby Bloom' by Erika Knight. It is a papoose, so that you can put your baby in it for ease of cuddling or passing around when cuddling, carrying about or keeping warm. It is basically a long knitted scarf, no increasing or decreasing so relatively quick and easy. This part is difficult to describe, but when you have cast off, you fold the cast off edge so it comes at least two thirds of the way up the length of the scarf, and sew down the sides to make a pockety tube for the baby to go in. You then fold and sew the flap you are left with to make a pointy little hood, and add a pom pom. Probably not explained very well, but if you can get hold of the book, it explains it very clearly and has lots of lovely patterns.
Posted by baltica on 2005-02-01 13:32:05
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Here's answers to some of your questions. I'd like to answer the others, but don't have time at the moment...
If you knit, why did you start?
I just wanted to figure out how to do it, to see if I could. I had an aunt who crocheted for me, and a cousin who knitted; they were my influences. Once I figured out I could knit, I realized I really liked doing it
and kept on.
Do you identify as a feminist?
Yes.
What does knitting do for you? Why do you like it? Lots of things. The main thing is, I just like to create, whether it's a knitted scarf, a loaf of bread, a painting, whatever. I find the physical process of knitting to be extremely soothing. I like the tactile/visual quality of knitting -- trying various textures and colors of yarn, different patterns, etc. I also like the challenge -- generally each knitting project I do somehow builds on the one preceding it, in terms of difficulty, trying a new technique, altering a pattern etc.
How do you communicate with other knitters (knitting group, online forums like this, etc)?
I have one friend with whom I occasionally get together and knit. We end up chatting more than we knit, though. I don't do a whole lot of "communicating" in general, as knitting is a pretty personal, private thing for me. I do visit lots of knitting websites for ideas, though.
Why do you choose to connect in this way?
I guess I just don't gravitate to the social groups, e.g. knitting clubs as I'm pretty introverted.
Do you think knitting today is different than it was several generations ago? Does it serve a different function?
Sure, in that it's not an essential function anymore. We knit things for others to present them with a unique, one of a kind gift (or do so for ourselves), rather than doing so out of necessity.
Posted by Slinkster on 2005-10-24 11:40:16
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Here are my WIPs, to-dos and ideas so far:
Mom: crochet throw with granny squares. I am about 1/3 of the way done
Sister/Brother in Law: embroidered placemats/napkins with beaded napkin rings. So far all I have is the pattern from Sublime Stitching.
Sister in Law: knitted scarf (first knitted thing ever...and better yet, it's done) a bracelet and earrings.
Brother: a crochet tee holder for his golf tees. maybe a hat???
niece: I think I am going to use the same pattern from my sisters present and put it on a hoodie. I was also thinking of getting her a bedazzler and a jean skirt and let her go at it.
What I realllllllyyy need is ideas for kids. I have 6 other nieces and nephews and no good ideas. Their ages are 15, 13, 10, 5, 2 and 1. If I have time I could make the 2 and 1 year old girls ponchos...
Posted by neverendingjourney on 2005-02-17 11:09:32
Post Subject: more help
I know this is an older post but im new here and thought i could add a couple ideas and links to help. One is a link for a fleece knitted scarf and the second is a link to buy the slotted see through ruller, i have the see through ruler and love it use it for many things. its expencive kinda.
darla
Posted by rodeo618 on 2005-03-29 10:40:54
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My fiance is vey supportive and brags to everyone about my crafts and photography (much to my embarrassment.) But I am happy that he likes the stuff I do. It doesn't take much to impress him either- on Easter he was showing off the ribbon belt I whipped up in the AM.
My exboyfriend, which is why he is my ex, did not support any crafty thing I did- he thought it was a waste of time, money, etc. It was depressing living with someone that didn't care what I did with my free time as long as dinner was ready when he wanted it. I can't imagine staying in a relationship like that....anything I did that showed my personality- a pink knitted scarf or wallhanging was considered "tacky." Ugh. I left that jerk and can't understand why I was ever with him!
My fiance is also crafty himself- he loves woodworking and modeling. How can I not support someone that makes me fabulous furniture- including a 6 foot craft bench???
I feel blessed that I am going to spend the rest of my life with someone that is willing to help me set up a darkroom, pick out fabrics for handbags, and not complain when I get shipments from PaperSource!
This thread was really fun- gives me new answers when someone else asks "how do you know he's the ONE?"
Posted by KittenHasAWhip on 2007-01-14 03:14:20
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1) The best vanilla ice cream EVER
2) Watching a stranger dance to Tiffany's "I Think We're Alone Now"
3) Cauliflower soup
4) The boy falling asleep on the Metro
5) A new hand knitted scarf from my aunt that I wasn't expecting!
