sunnyday Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Oooh I love it - sure she will too Llama trekking sounds like fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, sunnyday said: Oooh I love it - sure she will too Llama trekking sounds like fun! whats more the Llama is called Dudley...which happens to be her Dad's name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Great cake? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Wanted to resurrect this thread to show off my first crochet blanket. It is only dolly sized for a friend’s little girl but I’ve never managed to master the squares before. Haven’t done anything crafty for ages and ages either! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 20 minutes ago, Froglet said: Wanted to resurrect this thread to show off my first crochet blanket. It is only dolly sized for a friend’s little girl but I’ve never managed to master the squares before. Haven’t done anything crafty for ages and ages either! That's lovely It's reminded me I was half thinking about making a 'temperature blanket' (one square a day, and the colour used relates to the day's temp) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 40 minutes ago, louby loo said: That's lovely It's reminded me I was half thinking about making a 'temperature blanket' (one square a day, and the colour used relates to the day's temp) What a great idea! I think I've got the bug now - I want to make an autumn one but with colours that remind me of blackberries rather than the usual reds/oranges. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 That's great froglet, I used to make those squares as a child, but I doubt I would remember how now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps09 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I spent much of my summer creating something for my very bestest friend in the whole world - who has just left my setting :-( 3 months before she joined my team in 2007, her 15 year old son had died and working at pre-school was her next step in her healing journey - she describes us as her 'haven'.... Anyway, for 11 years his clothing has been tucked away.. and I have made her children a special toy from his clothing fabric.... and then a quilt for her and her husband, and cushions for other family members.... I don't class myself as a 'sewer' (ie. one that sews ) so I'm incredibly proud of what I achieved, but also that my friend entrusted me with something so special.... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 For someone who isn't a sewer those are amazing! A lovely way to remember someone too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 They really are amazing- and that's from someone that is a sewer. Such thoughtful and meaningful gifts. xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 They are lovely, well done for such a thoughtful idea and then actually making them.. I love the elephants, so different to the usual teddy ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 mps09 - you have brought a tear to my eye - what a lovely thing to do for your friend.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 What a beautiful idea and so clever of you. From someone who really can’t sew a stitch, I think you are incredibly clever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Thought it may be time to resurrect this thread again, as it’s been nearly a year since anyone posted on it! These are my two makes, my first attempt at painting wooden people and I hope to improve and make a beautiful nativity scene they I have seen and also some superhero ones. Need a lot more practice first! The next item was part of a single bed frame which was waiting to go to the dump. It is now ready for children to pop curtain rings on, thread on and whatever else they will think to do with it! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 All my own makes have been a boring this summer I have made a few sequin cushions. Most proud of 'make' was a Repair Shop project in which I repaired a 20+ year old rag doll. I managed to have the owner in tears when returned. (in a good way I should add!) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, louby loo said: All my own makes have been a boring this summer I have made a few sequin cushions. Most proud of 'make' was a Repair Shop project in which I repaired a 20+ year old rag doll. I managed to have the owner in tears when returned. (in a good way I should add!) Did you happen to see the repair shop program a few days ago when they repaired the elderly ladies squeeze box that belonged to her Grandfather. I was in tears it was so emotional. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 been watching that programme some time now, so many of the stories are very moving, the gentleman with the radio to be restored nearly did for me! (Rather than strike through today I appear to have underscore causing probs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, Panders said: been watching that programme some time now, so many of the stories are very moving, the gentleman with the radio to be restored nearly did for me! (Rather than strike through today I appear to have underscore causing probs) I look forward to your 'interesting' postings styles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 12 hours ago, zigzag said: Thought it may be time to resurrect this thread again, as it’s been nearly a year since anyone posted on it! These are my two makes, my first attempt at painting wooden people and I hope to improve and make a beautiful nativity scene they I have seen and also some superhero ones. Need a lot more practice first! The next item was part of a single bed frame which was waiting to go to the dump. It is now ready for children to pop curtain rings on, thread on and whatever else they will think to do with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 whoops sent too early - just wondered where you got the wooden peg people from Zigzag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I got them from Amazon. Seemed to be the cheapest from this country. Will be on the look out everywhere I go now for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Zigzag - I love both those projects! You're inspiring. I discovered The Repair Shop by chance in the Easter holidays - I think I've become addicted! I posted these on the Friday thread but I'm going to add them here too - meet Bert the frog! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Gosh I wish I was as clever as you. Try as I might, I really am not a naturally arts and crafty person. I am in awe of anyone who can knit, sew or crochet etc. I love your frog and really think you should write the stories down about him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 A little bit of seasonal crafting! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Froglet said: A little bit of seasonal crafting! Very sweet!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 psst ...there's an elephant in the room 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, finleysmaid said: psst ...there's an elephant in the room There is? I wasn't even thinking about the C word?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Froglet said: There is? I wasn't even thinking about the C word?! haha no there IS an elephant in the room...he's standing behind the pumpkins!! Edited October 23, 2019 by finleysmaid sp 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Oh Froglet, that was funny! I painted some pumpkin stones to display in the hallway when the grandchildren came round , then they wanted to have a go themselves today when they visited - they didn't look too bad either, just takes sooo long to dry, but they were happy. They are off to Cadbury's World tomorrow and were highly excited at the prospect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, finleysmaid said: haha no there IS an elephant in the room...he's standing behind the pumpkins!! So there is! He’s so familiar I didn’t even notice him - I‘ve had him 25 years and his back is too uneven to be the plant stand I think he’s meant to be but my small people like to sit on him when they visit. Panders that sounds like a lovely time you’re having. I think I’m going to experiment with making a miniature pumpkin to use as a gift tag for some bonfire gifts... Edited October 24, 2019 by Froglet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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