Crafts

yellowdogintexas

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28. I crochet year round, but not all the time

Sun Jul 23, 2023, 07:23 PM

Jul 2023

I went through a long string of baby blankets last year and took a break for a while.

Finished a blanket for my sister in law that is black, 3 shades of gray and white, in a self striping yarn. (Ebony and Ivory by Bernat if anyone is interested)

I am currently working on a blanket for my son in law's sister. I had made on for the other sister's baby and Heidi liked it so much she asked for one. I am heading out to Phoenix in a few days and taking it with me in the hopes I can finish it while I am there and save the shipping!!! Those things get pretty heavy!!! Besides, it will be something to do in the OKC airport while I am waiting for my connecting flight. Normally I would just read, but I really need to get this done...so ...

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What are your current Projects and what time of year do you the craft? [View all] dem in texas May 2022 OP

Switching from realistic to abstract art... Peregrine Took May 2022 #1

Mainly a crocheter and I do it year 'round. Working on two baby blankets and a towel right now. LoisB May 2022 #2

I'm a knitter.. luvs2sing May 2022 #3

That sucks so much. I'm sorry. peacefreak2.0 May 2022 #4

I did cross stitch for years.. luvs2sing May 2022 #5

Bobbin lace Rebl2 Mar 2024 #31

Used to Knit all the time dem in texas May 2022 #8

I mentioned this in another comment... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #16

I hope you've totally healed up by now. The purple cabled socks sound nice! electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #12

I just arrived at a quilt retreat. I will be here until Friday. Srkdqltr May 2022 #6

I am deep into quilting now dem in texas May 2022 #9

Do you design a pattern that's then set up and printed on fabric?... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #13

I make and mend a lot of clothes for my handicapped daughter who is not a demigoddess May 2022 #7

I craft year round. I thought I'd spend most of my time crafting, painting, or sewing after I sinkingfeeling May 2022 #10

Oooo, Ukrainian eggs... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #14

i do basket weaving..its good for the ol hands! samnsara Apr 2023 #24

Missed this! If you don't over do it probably great like strong and subtle exercising for hands, fingers & wrists. 👍 electric_blue68 Nov 2023 #30

My current obsession is fused glass drmeow Jun 2022 #11

This is adorable. 🥰 When I saw it months back I didn't get what it was... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #15

Thanks! drmeow Feb 2023 #18

That's why I hadn't been back (Forgetting) and looks like others have forgotten too! This is lovely! electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #19

I'd love to see one of your pieces! nt drmeow Feb 2023 #20

Having -yet again- forgotten about this group ...if you're still around now that I know how to use a photo hosting site. electric_blue68 Mar 2024 #33

Boy, was I too sleepy last night... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #21

beautiful!! I too forget about this part of DU... samnsara Apr 2023 #23

i could see this up the side of a gourd! samnsara Apr 2023 #25

love it.2nd post here AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #34

Thanks! nt drmeow Jun 2024 #35

As for me: Drawing, unique wire w, w/o stones, pearls wire jewelry, crochet, knitting... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #17

I weave baskets from pine needles and sell them at the Farmers Market..and i samnsara Apr 2023 #22

Cool! The Modern Basktry Book I originally bought for my mom... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #26

My mom coiled baskets and even had exhibits at the local art Gallery so when i retired early.. samnsara May 2023 #27

Sorry, I missed this. I forget to go to the Art, and the Craft group.... electric_blue68 Mar 2024 #32

I crochet year round, but not all the time yellowdogintexas Jul 2023 #28

I do a lot of sewing but sometimes my favorite thing is to do mending. Lately I have been putting demigoddess Aug 2023 #29

I'm working on a granny square afgan MissMillie Jun 2024 #36