Crafting....

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@TX-starlight.....so I did not take over the other thread I read you were crafting!! What are you working on?

I do some crafting as well...right now I am making button flowers with all my old buttons. I did have to purchase some new ones to add in with my stash. Next project is making a Christmas tree design from old jewerly.....that will not be easy!

WVRhyter · ‎05-25-2017

I've seen some of those Christmas trees made up. They are beautiful. Most people collect the jewelry at flea markets (swap meets) or yardsales.

I do crafts too. Right now I'm knitting elves for my great-nephews and my boyfriends 3 grandchildren. I was making chemo hats for the cancer center in our capital city. I paint samtas and snowmen too. I'm retired, so I like to stay busy. I give almost everything I make away as gifts or donate them to various charities.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@WVRhyter....sounds like you are making some nice things! My mom and grandma were both knitters and also did some crocheting.....sadly I cannot do either, wish I could. Mom tried to teach me but to no avail. Those that receive your items are lucky!

I wish I had a local friend that had my same interests...when I need advice or a third eye to look at something, I have to ask my husband. No one I know is interested in the same thing I am or even care, ha!

WVRhyter · ‎05-25-2017

My fiancee is a good listener. I ask him about different ideas I have for my painting or knitting projects. It does make a difference to have someone to talk to. I lived alone for 12 years when my husband got sick and passed away. I was working then, so I was out around people every day, but really no one to talk to about things. I wrote a lot back then. It helped me to think through various problems I faced.``

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@WVRhyter....sounds like you are making some nice things! My mom and grandma were both knitters and also did some crocheting.....sadly I cannot do either, wish I could. Mom tried to teach me but to no avail. Those that receive your items are lucky!

I wish I had a local friend that had my same interests...when I need advice or a third eye to look at something, I have to ask my husband. No one I know is interested in the same thing I am or even care, ha!

@Mom2Dogs @WVRhyter I get it. Being an artist or crafter is sometimes “lonely” and isolating. My studio’s in my house. When I made jewelry or painted every day, I would sometimes talk to no one for a week or two except my dh. I didn’t have anyone to share ideas with either. I finally joined a local art center that had adult classes and took a beginning class just to have the chance to be around others w/ similar interests. We’d meet for coffee afterwards, bring what we were working on from home and chat w/ each other about ideas. This time was invaluable to me. Not only did it keep the creativity flowing, but eased some of the isolation.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@Shanus years ago I belonged to a quilting group, it was fun until it became really competitive...and the pressure became ridiculous, especially after they started doing gift exchanges....that's when I dropped out....it was no longer fun getting to gether with them.

TX-starlight · ‎03-10-2010

@Mom2Dogs Hey there! I'm painting in acrylics. I used to paint all the time, cut out my own wood pieces. I sold me scroll saw a couple of yrs ago. Last week, I bought several unfinished cabinet doors. I'm enjoying painting again, after several years of not doing much of anything crafty. I am currently painting snowmen, for some reason, lol. I also plan on sewing some snowmen later. I wish I knew how to post pics on here, I have done several, but needing a few "last touches" adding some dimention.

Yahooey · ‎07-09-2010

@TX-starlight

posting a pic is easy from a laptop or are you using a mobile device.

when I tried using a mobile - all the forums are wonky for me

I can walk you trhough step by step if you like - no problem

Yahooey · ‎07-09-2010

@Mom2Dogs

I knew the knit and purl stitch and that's it

I tried making a sweather as my first project and my very crafty sister helped me correct the mistakes Of course, I bought fancy fuzzy yarn and while the sweater turned out fine since my ssiter fixed all the bumps. I basically just knit and purl the sweater. She fixed the holes and seamed the sleeves - made neckline etc. I wore it only a few times since the fancy fuzzy yarn made it too itchy.

Fast forward 30 years. I pased a knitting activity at a park during the summer. They passed out yarn and needles and I happily just knit and purl. My friend that was with me is into crochet and I started to think.....hmm.. should I try again.

Thanks to the internet - I did a lot of fast reasearch and lots of youtube watching. Happily I have knitted an infinity scarf, 2 dog sweaters and some gloves. It hwlps to watch - pause - rewind - watch - pause and rewind again. All the terminaology is out there on youtube. SSK, M! - and lots of free patterns

So I encourage anyone who could never learn as I couldn't learn before - youtube is your friend. Looking at illustrations or a friend / sister teaching isn't the same. People get frustrated - but youtube lives forever ..and don't judge.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@Yahooey, I can remember sitting beside my mom my hands up and yarn wrapped around my wrists or hands...helping mom do 'something' with the yarn...maybe she was making it into a ball, I cannot remember....aww, makes me think of her.

Oh and she made me a 2 piece bathing suit (crochet) when I was a young teen...oh my....could not wear that in the water!!