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Yey, quilting! had to get that one.
Not that I'm anticipating making baby quilts anytime soon!

Today's free craft books

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Silk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

That does look good, William. I've already got a Celtic Design/Tree of Life book - just need a bit more time to actually DO something with it

I'm rebelling from my bedspread. I started a cardi this afternoon. First one I have ever crocheted.

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Hi Kaska!

Glad you found the thread! What happened to the kindling and craft forum? Is it still going? Last time I logged on it seemed more kindly than crafy, but then I my account was locked because I hadn't posted in some time. I find it hard to keep up with too many forums anyway.

I've never worked out how to add photos to posts, but I tend to upload them to group photos then post a link here.

I can understand you rebelling from the bedspread, Pat - I find that if I spend too long on something I get fed up with it. I really need to get back to the crochet, we have a new grandson due any day now - but I did so much in the autumn that I haven't been able to face it much lately! Got a car seat blanket to finish.

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Kaska wrote: "Hi Karen, yes unfortunately the craft section was phased out so I left. I'm still crafting away though. Just in the process of learning intarsia & Mosaic knitting plus trying a little fair isle.
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Wow - you are busy, Kaska! All sounds very complicated! I really must learn to knit - but suspect fair isle will be out of my reach!

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Today's free craft book

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/So-Simple-Cro...

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I'm now into the braiding, too! Bought the square plate and the round disc and a book and am fiddling away. An alternative to knitting for flights? Surely airport security can't object to rubbery flat things with grooves on the sides?

Today's free craft books

Scrapbooking
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Jewelry making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Air craft sheet metal working (!!)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Thanks Karen. Now Lexie can build her own plane to do her braiding on...

Karen wrote: "Thanks Karen. Now Lexie can build her own plane to do her braiding on..."

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It is fun the braiding isn't it? I have made a keyring today, just need to add a bead to finish it.

I used to work in a public library where all the women borrowed Catherine Cookson and all the men borrowed sheet metal working books, of which we had an unusually large number, I always thought, for a small suburban branch library. So who's to say I haven't already built my own? A bit of pewter casting for the fiddly bits, knit the upholstery, braid the seatbelts and I'm off!

When I started cardmaking, I used to make decoupage cards using the little foam squares. I was always finding the little squares all over the house. I've not used them for a while (I've graduated to using silicon glue) but now since if been beading I keep finding seed beads everywhere. Last night I found two in the bed. I must be like the princess in the fairy story.

Today's free craft book - maybe after reading this we could all be rich??

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

I've started crocheting again! I'm making a ripple blanket for our three year old grandson in his fav colours - purples, blues and greens.

Today's free craft book

Interviews with crafters
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

hi everyone. just found this thread. I wish I could knit but just get myself in knots!!! I enjoy cross stitch am just waiting for a star wads pattern to arrive so I can make it for my 10 year old nephew who was very impressed with his cross stitch xmas card. I also enjoy scrapbooking, such a brill way to show off photos instead of having them tucked in a box or on my computer.

I did do a little cross stitch when I was younger - I found it very relaxing and therapeutic! Haven't done any for years though..

Today's free craft book

Pricing crochet (one I should find useful)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pricing-Croch...

I've been busy making our three year old grandson's blanket - ripple crochet, never done it before but it's so easy but looks so effective. I'll take a photo and post it when I've finished.

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Sounds great Karen. It's good to try something different.

Jud how are you getting on with your knitting?

I have finished the back of the dress and only the front left to finish then something to do with the shoulders. I haven't done much of it since Christmas. I picked it up for the first time a couple of nights ago.

Well done, that's good going. you got to take a photo when it's completed.

I will, and then I'll make sure I get a photo of the cutie when she is in it too.

While I was away I made an heirloom garter for my neice to wear at her wedding.
I am looking to buy or make a fancy pinafore/apron for my gt.neice(1yr old) to wear to protect her dress at the wedding. I have looked on both Etsy and Pinterest with no luck. I would be grateful for any suggestions.

http://www.habithat.co.uk/index.php?m...

http://www.habithat.co.uk/index.php?m...

Either of these any good Sarah? I love Habithat!

Thanks Rosemary, the second link is exactly what I am looking for. What a terrific site!

Have never done any braiding before so tried a few but not finished ends ,have put photo up in the photos section ,hope I can improve the more I try

Kay (Golden Girl) wrote: "Have never done any braiding before so tried a few but not finished ends ,have put photo up in the photos section ,hope I can improve the more I try"

They look lovely, Kay!

Here's a link to them:-
http://www.goodreads.com/photo/group/...

I'd like to have a go at that one day.

There haven't been any free craft books for a few days now (not that have been highlighted by the emails that I get, anyway...)

Beautiful Kay!
I must look into these,a good hobby to take on holiday!

Thanks Karen and Sarah ,not to bad for first attempts, Sarah would be a nice easy holiday hobby and not bulky to pack

Rosemary wrote: "http://www.habithat.co.uk/index.php?m...

http://www.habithat.co.uk/index.php?m...

Either of these any go..."

This is an excellent site - became completely distracted by it.

We have a free craft book today! (been a dearth of them lately..)

Jewelry making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

This thread is lovely - all you clever sharing ladies. I was wondering where to get a dress pattern from and I should have known to look here. Thanks girls!

I used to love making bracelets like those when I was a kid, they are lovely Kay :o)

There are some free craft books today, they look familiar so I think they have been free before...


Xmas
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Greetings cards
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Family activities
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Just looked at the 'Greeting card Writings' one... her 'blurb' is not the best of adverts. Makes English sound like a foreign language.

Just joined a workshop doing native American beadwork - it's a charitable thing for an art installation called 'Walking with our Sisters'. It's tricky but addictive! We're making vamps (the top bits of shoes - well, I didn't know and had to look it up!). Some of the ones already done are fantastic!

http://apihtawikosisan.tumblr.com/pos...

I'm nearly finished my knitting! I've done the front and I've done one shoulder. Just one more to go and something else (I'm not sure where it fits in to the dress)

Yay! Well Done Jud!

Hooray! I wonder what the last bit is?

Yay! Well done Jud!
I have picked up a cross stitch again for the first time in years! I am loving it. Will post piccies when finished and when the recipient has received it (it is a gift for someone). I have my next one lined up afterward as well as my cousin wants a baby sampler for her, as yet unborn, baby's room!
I go between cross stitching and scrapbooking. I love them both and always forget how much until I pick one or the other up again!

Great news Jud!
I am trying to motivate myself to pick up my cross stitch again Emma. I have been asked to do a baby and a wedding sampler.
I have almost finished the pinafore for my gt.niece. I found some lovely irish linen and made a heart shaped bib and very full skirt.The underside of the band is lined with the same midnight blue as the bridesmaid dresses so when the bow is tied it will be seen. I have made a sequinned bow to embellish the front and am now thinking if making a pocket and putting a wee rag doll in it attached to a piece of cord to give her something to play with should she get bored.

Ooh can we see some pictures of yours too Sarah? And your knitting Jud when it's done please!
Never done cross stitch. Ah so many crafts, so little time

Yes! I'm trying to finish it now just do I can put a photo of it up. Should have brought it to rehearsals with me

I have a couple of cross stitch sets that someone bought for me, years ago, but I've never started them, because my previous efforts at cross stitch left me with a crumpled piece of material that was not even fit to be used as a dishcloth.

I have some pictures though that I stitched with long stitch.

Today's free craft books

Mosaics
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Seasonal
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Today's free craft books are both about quilting.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Thanks Karen. I've nabbed the second of the quilt books, about making an art catalogue. Might come in useful for something. Can't ever see me doing quilting on an industrial scale! I'm even slower quilting than writing.

30th square nearly finished so only 5 left to go. So happy about that, not so happy about having all the sewing still to do.
Still will be worth it all in the long run.

Coming on nicely then, Pat! I hate the assembling of stuff too - much easier just crocheting it!

Today's free craft books

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Card making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Soap making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Mosaics
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...