Crafty Randoms - 3/21 - 3/29

[kariann12]

Mornin' ladies!! Since I'm thiiiiiss close to finishing my blanket, I've got my eyes set on a spring sewing project. This is what I want to make (the wavy skirt on the bottom of the page). 


Wavy Skirt

These directions seem ridiculously complicated. Has anyone made something like this? Or have a pattern that seems less intense? If not, I can probably handle it. But, I'm new-ish to sewing, so I also don't know a ton. 

Thoughts? Anyone else planning on spring sewing projects? I'd love to see what you're making/planning on making!

[cam]

That looks like a fun skirt. I am wanting to make a few casual skirts and/or dresses this spring to have for spring/summer too. I haven't had a chance to look at patterns yet - only have measurements and a vision of what I want.

Apparently I need to make a new flag for my bike trailer as MH didn't notice it came off when he was moving stuff around over the winter, so who knows where it is now. When I pulled it out today, no flag and no luck locating it. Oh well; a 5-minute job.

I have just a bit to do to finish a dummy ignition for LO's bike. Just a few small cuts and a few nails, maybe spray paint (one thing I have yet to get a good technique down on, so MH is being delegated that task), plus a strap to attach it, and it will be ready for cruising.

I have a list of upcoming projects, but those are the only spring-related ones.

[ladyannibal]

I've been trying to knit in the round and my brain just cannot understand this concept.

I haven't been in the mood to craft and it's been such a downer because it's the only thing I can do right now.

[blackbird]

So I just stumbled on this blog post for Chalkboard Easter Eggs while looking at infused vodka recipes lol. Within the article there are links to other Easter egg alternative ideas.

Thought you crafty ladies with kids would enjoy some new fun ideas to try with your kiddos. If anybody tries some of these, please post pics!! ((the silk necktie eggs look super neat))

[craftcrazymama]

Can we help you with figuring out knitting in the round ladyannibal ?

What part is bothering you?

[ladyannibal]

craftcrazymama, I put my yarn onto 3 hooks, but there is always a long string left and I can't figure out how to join them. The tutorials on youtube and the internet haven't been helping.

[mustloveerica]

Where do you all buy yarn? Typically I wait until I have coupons and then go to Joanns. I have two blankets I want to make. Each requiring 10 different colors. I'm wondering if there's a less expensive online place to look for yarn. Any ideas?

[cmeon]

Mar 25, 2015 16:22:48 GMT -5 ladyannibal said:

craftcrazymama, I put my yarn onto 3 hooks, but there is always a long string left and I can't figure out how to join them. The tutorials on youtube and the internet haven't been helping.

Hooks are for hookers (crocheters!!!)- those are needles (or you have bigger issues).

Are you using long tail cast-on? I always knit the first few (2-3) stitches with both the working yarn (the yarn attached to the ball/skein) and the "tail" left from the cast-on. Then you can drop the tail- trim it if it's really long, or make a mini skein and clip it out of the way- you'll weave it in later.

Just think of it as the end you're stuck with when you're changing colors- you have to eventually do something with it (or weave as you go, but, let's leave simple now), but, not until you're done stitching.

[rooskie]

Mar 26, 2015 12:00:50 GMT -5 mustloveerica said:

Where do you all buy yarn? Typically I wait until I have coupons and then go to Joanns. I have two blankets I want to make. Each requiring 10 different colors. I'm wondering if there's a less expensive online place to look for yarn. Any ideas?

I buy at JoAnns but I'm biased and use to work there.  Usually I wait until I have coupons in the mail, newspaper, email, store handouts, and go in and go nuts.  I also have a ton of yarn in my stash so I tend not to need much (side-effect of working at JoAnns)...

[MadApple]

Mar 26, 2015 22:14:32 GMT -5 rooskie said:

Mar 26, 2015 12:00:50 GMT -5 mustloveerica said:

Where do you all buy yarn? Typically I wait until I have coupons and then go to Joanns. I have two blankets I want to make. Each requiring 10 different colors. I'm wondering if there's a less expensive online place to look for yarn. Any ideas?

I buy at JoAnns but I'm biased and use to work there.  Usually I wait until I have coupons in the mail, newspaper, email, store handouts, and go in and go nuts.  I also have a ton of yarn in my stash so I tend not to need much (side-effect of working at JoAnns)...

rooskie, I also used to work at Joanns.

mustloveerica, I buy most of my yarn at Joanns too. I usually wait until it's on sale, and then I use my 10% VIP card on top of that. I'm too nervous about using all the really nice yarn I see other people in Instagram using. I have only been in a real yarn shop once, and that was to meet up with some crafty ladies, not to shop.

[kariann12]

Mar 26, 2015 12:00:50 GMT -5 mustloveerica said:

Where do you all buy yarn? Typically I wait until I have coupons and then go to Joanns. I have two blankets I want to make. Each requiring 10 different colors. I'm wondering if there's a less expensive online place to look for yarn. Any ideas?

Like PPs said, I also buy at either Joann's or our local craft market. We have some really nice local yarn shops, but they're usually pretty pricy. Do you have the Joann's app on your phone? I can pretty much always find a coupon for yarn. So if I know I'm doing something soon I'll stick up on whatever is on sale.

[rooskie]

Also, Caron simply soft is my favorite "cheap" yarn when I can use 50% off coupons.