WIP Wednesday - 4/22

[sarahsews]

What's everyone working on this week?  Any pictures to share?

[saltypearl]

I have not crafted all week. ::hangs head in shame::

I've been doing yard work and the world's most frustrating puzzle instead. Might have to remedy that in the coming days.

[roastytoasty]

I've had so little crafty time lately that I haven't made much progress... I'm loving this blanket so far, just wish I could stay home and crochet all day

[craftcrazymama]

Joining the ranks of those with far too little time to craft. I have been so busy lately that even grabbing half an hour to do something has been impossible.

Which means I'm still stuck working on my Kiddy Vertebrae.

It's getting there though. Most of one sleeve done, another sleeve and the front edge to go.

I will say that this project is the last that I will use the magic knot on!! It's not so magic after all and came apart! About a third up from the bottom of the body. Am trying to re-knot safely but have lost all confidence in the magic knot, even though I've never had problems before.

[cam]

I finished two dish cloths (well, the second should be done in just a bit anyway). I got some clothes from a relative who loves clothes (meaning they are barely worn and look brand new), and a few need slight modifications (one isn't sitting quite right on the chest and just needs a few spots tacked down, for example), so I am finishing prepping those and getting together a list of supplies (mostly just thread colors not on hand but I may make bigger alterations to one or two). Excited for new clothes.

[kariann12]

I have been a bad crafter lately! I took about a month hiatus from my blanket. I'm happy to say I'm back on the wagon, and almost done! This is the third side, so I'm almost there!!

[MadApple]

I didn't get much crafting done this week. I think I only managed to make a few needle minders and cut fabric for two Open Wide Zipper Pouches.

I may not have done much crafting, but I did finally change my business name. It was a lot of work to recreate all of my pattern files and make new business cards, labels, item descriptions, etc. I have more changes to make, and I'm sure I've forgotten at least a few things that I should update, but I'M EXCITED!

I need to make some more needle minders and take a bunch of photos for my first Instagram needle minder sale tomorrow, and I need to actually sew those open wide pouches. I should have photos to share next time.

[mustloveerica]

I haven't worked on anything this week since I've been really sick. My crochet basket is staring at me from across the room and I don't have the energy to go get it.

But I did ship this little dude off to a fellow GKUer this weekend. DH wanted keep him.

[cmeon]

I made some open-wide pouches this week- heh! They're great for organizing. I also made some more ceramic bowls and some zipper pulls, and started on a geranium dress for DD (all cut, just need to decide one trims and sew it up tomorrow).

[cmeon]

Apr 22, 2015 19:28:49 GMT -5 craftcrazymama said:

Joining the ranks of those with far too little time to craft. I have been so busy lately that even grabbing half an hour to do something has been impossible.

Which means I'm still stuck working on my Kiddy Vertebrae.

It's getting there though. Most of one sleeve done, another sleeve and the front edge to go.

I will say that this project is the last that I will use the magic knot on!! It's not so magic after all and came apart! About a third up from the bottom of the body. Am trying to re-knot safely but have lost all confidence in the magic knot, even though I've never had problems before.

Is that wool? I don't know how "magic knot" got so popular when "spit" splicing works so beautifully on wool, and Russian Join works so great on non-wools. Nobody wants a knot in their work, let alone two! Try one of those methods to put it back together if the knots aren't working. So frustrating when something like that happens in the middle of a project, ugh!

[craftcrazymama]

Apr 23, 2015 20:50:27 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Apr 22, 2015 19:28:49 GMT -5 craftcrazymama said:

Joining the ranks of those with far too little time to craft. I have been so busy lately that even grabbing half an hour to do something has been impossible.

Which means I'm still stuck working on my Kiddy Vertebrae.

It's getting there though. Most of one sleeve done, another sleeve and the front edge to go.

I will say that this project is the last that I will use the magic knot on!! It's not so magic after all and came apart! About a third up from the bottom of the body. Am trying to re-knot safely but have lost all confidence in the magic knot, even though I've never had problems before.

Is that wool? I don't know how "magic knot" got so popular when "spit" splicing works so beautifully on wool, and Russian Join works so great on non-wools. Nobody wants a knot in their work, let alone two! Try one of those methods to put it back together if the knots aren't working. So frustrating when something like that happens in the middle of a project, ugh!

Luckily I haven't had it happen before and I'm wondering if it's because it's 4 ply baby merino. Too fine and soft. Won't be risking it again either way. Am going to look into "spit" splicing. Is it reliable? I've never tried it before. I was always just a usual knot before the magic knot.

[cmeon]

Apr 23, 2015 21:10:12 GMT -5 craftcrazymama said:

Apr 23, 2015 20:50:27 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Is that wool? I don't know how "magic knot" got so popular when "spit" splicing works so beautifully on wool, and Russian Join works so great on non-wools. Nobody wants a knot in their work, let alone two! Try one of those methods to put it back together if the knots aren't working. So frustrating when something like that happens in the middle of a project, ugh!

Luckily I haven't had it happen before and I'm wondering if it's because it's 4 ply baby merino. Too fine and soft. Won't be risking it again either way. Am going to look into "spit" splicing. Is it reliable? I've never tried it before. I was always just a usual knot before the magic knot.

Spit splicing is great if the wool felts well, it's fast, it's practically invisible, and it's easy to do. I don't actually use spit (lukewarm water works fine- LOL), but, give it a shot on some scraps. Russian join will work well with 4-ply, too, so if it's too tough to felt, look that one up. It's a really clean join, too, and very strong- just not as "do anywhere" (you need a blunt sewing needle).