WIP- 3/11/15

[cmeon]

1. Whatcha working on?

2. Problems? Questions? Whines (for me- but, feel free to use as applicable)?

3. Pictures- ask if you don't know how- we'll get you there!

GTKY: We've done this one before on TB, but, it's fun and there are so many more "faces" here! What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of? Pictures are more than welcome here, of course!

And really, guys, you're allowed to start this thread- I know someone was here before 7PM!

[ladyannibal]

1. Whatcha working on?
Cloth diapers. Pregnancy is killing my energy though.

2. Problems? Questions? Whines (for me- but, feel free to use as applicable)?
I can't cut fabric straight to save my life and I'm frustrated because I feel like that one thing ruins all my sewing.

3. Pictures- ask if you don't know how- we'll get you there!
I'll send you guys a picture later haha.

GTKY: We've done this one before on TB, but, it's fun and there are so many more "faces" here! What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of? Pictures are more than welcome here, of course!
Uhhh I love my beanies. I think I make the best crocheted beanies ever. I'll have to get a picture of the panda one I made.

And really, guys, you're allowed to start this thread- I know someone was here before 7PM! -- Lmao! Sorry, I've been slacking! I've been going through a lot lately.

[cmeon]

Mar 11, 2015 18:05:37 GMT -5 ladyannibal said:

1. Whatcha working on?
Cloth diapers. Pregnancy is killing my energy though.

2. Problems? Questions? Whines (for me- but, feel free to use as applicable)?
I can't cut fabric straight to save my life and I'm frustrated because I feel like that one thing ruins all my sewing.

3. Pictures- ask if you don't know how- we'll get you there!
I'll send you guys a picture later haha.

GTKY: We've done this one before on TB, but, it's fun and there are so many more "faces" here! What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of? Pictures are more than welcome here, of course!
Uhhh I love my beanies. I think I make the best crocheted beanies ever. I'll have to get a picture of the panda one I made.

And really, guys, you're allowed to start this thread- I know someone was here before 7PM! -- Lmao! Sorry, I've been slacking! I've been going through a lot lately.

Man, growing little humans is so funny- you want to make so many adorable things, but, whoa, maybe later, so tired!

How are you cutting- scissors or rotary cutter (or something else, I suppose)? Or is it just the fabric- trying to cut a straight line on crookedly printed fabric is an exercise in futility (that I still partake in on the regular, but, I do advise against it). One of my last rag quilts was going to be a strip quilt until I found out the fabric was (of course) printed about 30 degrees off- it became a patchwork and took twice as long. Printers of crooked fabric are on my LIST, right under sellers of crooked fabric. It's just so mean!

[ladyannibal]

I'm using scissors. Apparently I need to go back to elementary school though because I always get jagged edges on my fabric. I was gonna invest in a rotary cutter but idk about curvy patterns like diapers.

[cmeon]

Mar 11, 2015 18:35:52 GMT -5 ladyannibal said:

I'm using scissors. Apparently I need to go back to elementary school though because I always get jagged edges on my fabric. I was gonna invest in a rotary cutter but idk about curvy patterns like diapers.

Ooooh, you poor thing! No, invest. Now! Rotary cutters work just fine for curves, you might have to snip a few bits here and there, but, they will change your life. 45mm will get you through most things, I have a 60mm one that comes out for many layers of fabric, and a smaller one (25mm?? Something like that?) that works really well for tight curves, but, the 45mm is probably the place to start. Joann's has they 40%+ off pretty frequently, I got my last two (it's a sickness) for 75% off on BF.

And FWIW, even the Joann's counter people cut most fabrics jagged- and they have practice, decent scissors, a counter guide, and are only cutting straight edges!

[cmeon]

Oh, I will do my actual reply to this tomorrow, so I have pictures.

[olenka]

Oh yeah, get a rotary cutter! Life changing!

[cam]

1. Whatcha working on?
Made one toy baggie (small zippered bag to replace the Ziploc bags that we had been using to sort Legos pieces, etc). Only bought one zipper until I knew if my vision would work in practice and not just in theory, which it seems to be, so order of zippers should arrive tomorrow. Measuring and cutting material for the next couple of bags today. Think this was the first time changing the foot on the sewing machine other than to just explore it back when it was new. Made ever so slight progress on the current dish cloth, but crochet and injury are meshing worse than usual the past several days. Made little progress on LO's play food as well.

2. Problems? Questions? Whines (for me- but, feel free to use as applicable)?
Question for sewers: I want to work up to eventually making some men's dress shirts. I have been sewing for many years but at a basic level (mending and simple clothing alterations, curtains, pillowcases, the baggies I am just getting into, simple open top bag with a shoulder strap, etc) and on an infrequent basis. I plan to make a few skirts and some pajama pants soon. How much of a leap in skill level is it to dress shirts? What is a good way to work up to them? Any tips for when I do get to that point (challenges I may be overlooking, things that are common problem points, whatever)? Whine: So much more I want to be doing but can't which is frustrating.

3. Pictures- ask if you don't know how- we'll get you there!
Maybe someday I will have something interesting enough to post pictures of.

GTKY: We've done this one before on TB, but, it's fun and there are so many more "faces" here! What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of? Pictures are more than welcome here, of course!
That is hard to think of. I would say maybe a table I designed and provided some help in making when I was really young with one of my grandpas, but probably more proud of it based on the sentimental aspect than the visual appeal (though no one expected the table to survive long as it was just for a school project so my grandpa slapped it together with green lumber from trees he had just cut down, but I still use it over 20 years later, so clearly my design was pretty solid). I also love a pencil drawing I did around the junior high or early high school age. It was ruined in a flood, but I still have it and plan to recreate it someday (though perhaps larger and as a canvas painting, maybe in color).

[ladyannibal]

cmeon and olenka do you guys have any recs on brands or anything? I know nothing about rotary cutters except that they cut fabric lol.

[mustloveerica]

1. Whatcha working on? I finished my crochet blanket and now I've moved on to a hat. But I'm all sorts of confused...

2. Problems? Questions? Whines (for me- but, feel free to use as applicable)? Ok so my crochet pattern for my hat says for the 3rd round ch3, 2dc in 3rd chain. I can't figure it out. Everything I do looks wrong. To me it seems like it means 2dc in 3rd chain from hook. But it looks wrong. I think it might actually be referring to the row before. Does that make any sense at all?

3. Pictures- ask if you don't know how- we'll get you there! My finished blanket!! I love it so so much!! Not bad for my first crochet ever right? Also DH and I started a special project. My very own craft room. Yes it's purple and awesome. We put up a new light fixture, painted, put up blinds and we are working on building some storage. I'll update once we finish!! But I'm so excited to have my own woman cave and to not have to sit on the living room floor to craft.

GTKY: We've done this one before on TB, but, it's fun and there are so many more "faces" here! What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of? Pictures are more than welcome here, of course! I might say for now the headboard we made. It was so fun to make something out of something unexpected (a door) and it only cost about $20 to make. And now we look like real adults with a headboard. Oh I might also have to AW DHs mancave. I hand painted the mural for him.

And the photos...sorry if they're gigantic!

[rooskie]

1) I'm almost done with my prayer shawl!!!

2) is there an easy way to knit without the sides rolling up and not blocking?  I feel I'm missing out on a secret. 

3)



Gtky: when my step dad passed away my mom and I worked on making a quilt for my dorm room. It was my first quilt and I still love it. We bonded a lot and it kept us busy during a rough time. 

[cmeon]

ladyannibal, Olfa cutters are great, some of the Fiskars are, too (but, be careful- some are meh). I like the cutters with an offset handle, vs the ones that have a handle in the middle (think pizza wheel). They're just easier for me to lock/pull the guard up, and they are dangerous little blades to leave free to slice. Think the sting of a papercut multiplied by 1000x- ew.

[MadApple]

ladyannibal, I use a rotary cutter almost exclusively for cutting fabric. A small, 18mm, one is great for tight curves or more intricate cutting.

[ladyannibal]

Thanks guys! I'll be taking my butt up to Joann's tomorrow!

[kellybenelly83]

rooskie if you are using a purl stitch I found the easiest way to get it to not curl is using a knit edge for 5-10 stitched then swicthing to a purl. It gives it a border too. First 5 rows all knit, then 6th row 5 knit, purl, then last 5 knit. 7th row knit repeat until you are almost at the length then knit the last 5 rows.
it gives something like this



1. Whatcha working on?I am working on my crochet blanket still. I have to make 56 granny squares then start stitching together and making the borders. I am at 45 done. I hope to get started assembly next week.

2. Problems? Questions? Whines (for me- but, feel free to use as applicable)? I hate trying to guess how much yarn I'll need. I want to use the assembly stitching and an edge of all white. then I want to follow and edge with each color to finish but I dont know if I have enough yarn to do that or if I'll need 4 more skeins.

3. Pictures- ask if you don't know how- we'll get you there! no new ones this week!

GTKY: We've done this one before on TB, but, it's fun and there are so many more "faces" here! What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of? Pictures are more than welcome here, of course! I made a crochet fox hat for my niece, also I cross stitch a lot and I made this super hard monarch butterfly one that took forever. It took me years to finish.

[andtheheartbreakers]

1. Whatcha working on? Finishing up a baby quilt for a friend and some burp cloths. Then hopefully I'll get started on the bedding/curtains for our nursery! I also need to screw together our last end table that's sitting all ready to go in the garage.

2. Problems? Questions? Whines (for me- but, feel free to use as applicable)? I love to sew and make things, but I hate.hate.hate cutting out fabric. I find it so tedious and I just wish I could find the enjoyment in it.

3. Pictures- ask if you don't know how- we'll get you there!

Burp cloths:


Baby quilt (before I had the binding sewn down):


GTKY: We've done this one before on TB, but, it's fun and there are so many more "faces" here! What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of? Pictures are more than welcome here, of course!

The coffee table I made!! This was my first furniture building project, and MH didn't believe I could actually do it since I had never used a single tool before. But I'd say it turned out pretty damn good!

[olenka]

andtheheartbreakers, that coffee table is sweet! Nice job.

1. Whatcha working on? I'm making a fabric garland for my daughter's birthday decor, maybe I'll have a pic next week. Also did a little sock knitting.

2. Problems? Questions? Whines (for me- but, feel free to use as applicable)?
As usual, I just wish I had more time to work on projects!

3. Pictures- ask if you don't know how- we'll get you there!
Here's a quilt I just completed...I was trying to use up a bunch of scraps and not buy any new fabric...kind of a challenge.


GTKY: We've done this one before on TB, but, it's fun and there are so many more "faces" here! What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of? Pictures are more than welcome here, of course!

This quilt...apparently it is called a "Michigan" block.  It is queen size. I made it while I was unemployed for a few months.  Otherwise I probably never would have had the time and patience!

[datagirl]

1. Working On: Just picked out fabric to make DD and easter dress. I'm going with the Ella dress that I bought from Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops. I'm nervous because it seems like so many steps, although they all look easy.

2. Whines--- see statement 1. I just need to slow down and take my time and it will all come out ok. The hardest part was picking the fabric right?

3. No pictures... work blocks most of the sites I can use to upload, so

GTKY Its really silly, but I'm most proud of the house divided pinafores I've made DD. (She's had two so far, one for each season of football she's been around). My school on one side, and DH's on the other. Last year I made the straps contrasting school colors. This year I plan to embroider something on it because I can!

[datagirl]

And I almost sliced off my finger working on a quilt as a teenager and I still haven't gotten over the fear and still use scissors.

[craftcrazymama]

1. Whatcha working on? I'm currently working on a few things a) my HST quilt which now has a top (yay) so I just need to decide on a backing and binding b) two knitting projects - a mama vertebrae cardy for DD and a hat for me c) a wee tote bag to use up left over HSTs.

2. Problems? Questions? Whines? Time is a factor for me at the moment. I usually only get an hour or so every other night and I wish I could do more. Also frustrated at the moment with access to quilting fabrics. We don't have many stores here and online is slow and pricey for shipping. It's a pain when you want to get on with a project but need fabric.

3. Pictures

Quilt top - not the best pic but shows the pattern



GTKY: We've done this one before on TB, but, it's fun and there are so many more "faces" here! What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of?

I'm pretty proud of most of my quilts as they've turned out well and get lots of love and use in our family. I'm also proud of most of my bag and wallet projects. I have a bag I made that I use exclusively for my baby bag and also a wallet I made that I use every day. I get a wee buzz out of knowing I've made them and that they're actually fully functional and useful.

[mustloveerica]

@thiscrazylife this is how the pattern reads..

Round 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th chain from hook. Sl st to top of ch 3 to join. 12 dc total
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same stitch as ch 3, 2 dc in each stitch around. Sl st to top of ch 3 to join. 24 dc total
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same stitch as ch 3, 1 dc in next stitch, *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in following stitch* repeat from * to * around and join with a sl st to top of ch 3. 36 dc total

I THINK what it means is in the "dc in same stitch as ch3" is to do in the last chain I made (first from hook) but when I do that I end up with a larger "hole" than the rest of the stitches and it almost looks like a seam after I've done a few rows. Maybe that's actually right but I'm just not sure. Thoughts?

[scaggsed]

1. Whatcha working on?
Small quilt using fabric squares I didn't use for my wedding quilt, SSC suck pads, changing pad covers, baby wipes, random things out of excess flannel. Any flannel ideas? Also, I need to start a requested painting for my friend's nursery.

2. Problems? Questions? Whines (for me- but, feel free to use as applicable)?
I need to buy snap pliers. But you know... lazy.

3. Pictures- ask if you don't know how- we'll get you there!


GTKY: What project/FO from the past are you the most proud of? Pictures are more than welcome here, of course!
Um... I'm not sure. Anytime I finish something that takes a long time I'm proud of myself because I tend to forget or get distracted.