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Today's free craft books

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

Clothes peg dolls (used to be fascinated by these when I was a kid!)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Today's free craft books

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

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

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

Karen (Kew) wrote: "Today's free craft books

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

Clothes peg dolls (used to be fascinated by these when I was a kid!)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/prod..."

I just had to have that clothes peg doll book! I almost made one for the Christmas tree this year but ran out of time. (Edit: I mean last Christmas! Certainly hope I haven't run out of time to make one THIS year...)

Anyway, I have now, hurrah, at last finished the family tree quilt. Taken far longer than I'd anticipated. Got there in the end tho.
http://www.goodreads.com/photo/group/...

It's lovely, Karen!

That quilt looks amazing! Couldn't begin to guess how many hours went in to that!

Nicola wrote: "That quilt looks amazing! Couldn't begin to guess how many hours went in to that!"

If I'd known how long it was going to take, I'd never have started it! It seemed such a simple idea at the start... that'll teach me.

Turns out the other bit to do on my knitting is the neckline...

Well worth the effort though Karen,it is truly a work of art.
Looking forward to seeing the dress Jud!

My mum arrived at the weekend with a cardigan she knitted for me. It's amazing, so warm and lovely and soft. Makes me feel inadequate as I can't even finish a pair of fingerless gloves!!

Philip (sarah) wrote: "Well worth the effort though Karen,it is truly a work of art.
Looking forward to seeing the dress Jud!"

I'll have to make an effort this weekend, I'm so close to finishing it.

Might take it with me to the show so I can knit while waiting backstage

If it wasn't so near my holiday Jud I would have made the trip up to see you in the show. Maybe next time,any excuse for a visit to the Granite City!

Thanks, Kaska - I missed those even though I've signed up for email notifications!

A couple more free craft books

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

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

Philip (sarah) wrote: "If it wasn't so near my holiday Jud I would have made the trip up to see you in the show. Maybe next time,any excuse for a visit to the Granite City!"

Aw thanks Sarah :o) I appreciate the thought. Would have been super lovely to have met you too.

Free craft book (I haven't seen any for a while)

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

Thanks Karen. Am surprised they haven't got any with Easter stuff yet

Jaycotts are doing half price on some of their patterns at the mo. Going to get me some Vintage Vogue that I'm too mean to buy at full price :O)

http://www.jaycotts.co.uk/acatalog/Se...

We've got some free craft books again today!

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

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

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

Wedding reception decorations
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

I am enjoying knitting wee jumpers for newborn babies in Africa.They are called 'the fish and chip babies' because prior to this initiative they were sent home from hospital wrapped in newspaper!
The jumpers have to be knitted in bright dark colours as they may never be washed apparantly. It seems so strange not using the normal pastel colours we would associate with baby garments.

Sarah that sounds lovely would have liked to do some knitting for African babies but when i looked The fish and chip babies site it says not to knit any more as they have not got a way of sending them anymore ,do you know if that is right

My mother-in-law knits for the "fish and chip" babies too!

I must ask her about that, Kay - will be seeing her soon. She was knitting with a knit and knatter club.

Thanks Karen it sounds such a good idea ,hope its still happening and I will see if I can help

Karen (Kew) wrote: "We've got some free craft books again today!


Wedding reception decorations
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...
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I wonder if my niece would like that one?
Mum & I have been informed that niece will be visiting for a week or two during the summer holidays and we will be spending our time making wedding invitations.

I was asked to make them just this week Kay. One of the hospitals I visit has a co-ordinator who sends them off. I don't think anyone else would want them in the colours I've used but I did say with minor adaptation they would make nice doggie coats;@)

Janet I have some spare wedding stationery card etc.If it's any use to you you are welcome to it!

Philip (sarah) wrote: "Janet I have some spare wedding stationery card etc.If it's any use to you you are welcome to it!"


Thanks!! I have no idea what we will be making yet -
Loopie has found something that she likes, but I'm hoping to talk her out of it as it involves cutting out hundreds of heart shapes ;)

Philip (sarah) wrote: "I am enjoying knitting wee jumpers for newborn babies in Africa.They are called 'the fish and chip babies' because prior to this initiative they were sent home from hospital wrapped in newspaper!
T..."

A few years back when we were asked to knit stuff, we were told not to use white as it was associated with death. (more than a few years... it was when we were at school! That's quite a few decades. Plus ca change)

Thanks!! I have no idea what we will be making yet -
Loopie has found s..."

depends on size but there are heart-shaped punches... and some of us have wonderful electronic cutting machines :)

Karen wrote: "
Thanks!! I have no idea what we will be making yet -
Loopie has found s..."

depends on size but there are heart-shaped punches... and some of us have wonderful electronic cutting machines :)"

It is heart shaped petals that fold,
I've seen a picture of what she wants - http://www.brideandgroomdirect.co.uk/...
I do have a robo but I'm not sure if there is a template for the shape that she wants.

They look lovely!

:0)

Jay-me (Janet) ~plum chutney is best~ wrote: "Karen wrote: "
Thanks!! I have no idea what we will be making yet -
Loopie has found s..."

depends on size but there are heart-shaped punches... and some of us have wonderful electronic cutting ..."

v pretty. Don't think the robo page size would be big enough but the shapes are pretty simple with a bit of welding.

Now mum is here she has got me back on track with my knitting. I couldn't work out what to do next hopefully get it finished this week!!

I've been away for a week visiting family! We also got to finally meet our newest grandson, who is officially gorgeous!

Here's today's free craft books

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

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

I FINISHED THE DRESS!!! Well almost. I need to stitch on 4 buttons so mum is gonna buy me some in town tomorrow. It's so cute. I've taken a photo and I'll post it tomorrow from work!

I'm so excited.

picture as promised

http://www.goodreads.com/photo/group/...

I'll get my cousin to send a photo of Olivia wearing it as well.

The dress is lovely, Jud!

Today's free craft books

Clothes pin dolls (peg dollies)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

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

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

Selling on Etsy
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Thanks :o)

I'm so proud of myself for finally finishing it!

Love the dress, Jud! Looks very complicated to me - I can only knit squares :) Or make pompoms.

Be radical - try square pompoms next!

If I ever manage square pompoms, I promise to post a picture on here!

The wee dress is just lovely Jud, no wonder you feel proud!

Today's free craft book

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

Today's free craft books (some have been free before)

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

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

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

I have just blown the circular bulb in my mag craft lamp. Darn!

Pat (Scorpio) wrote: "I have just blown the circular bulb in my mag craft lamp. Darn!"

How annoying!

Today's free craft books

beads
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008ADKFJK...

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

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

Thanks,just nabbed the dyeing one - sounds perfect for a murder mystery!

Karen wrote: "Thanks,just nabbed the dyeing one - sounds perfect for a murder mystery!"

Ooh - I'll look out for that when you write it!

:0)

Well done Jud, lovely dress. It wasn't an easy pattern was it. All that hard work paid off.

Today's free craft book

Crochet (nice looking pattern!)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Have just posted a pic of the hexagon quilt top - still more to do on it, but it's nearly there. I took it along to the book reading yesterday - amazing how many people started on hexagons in the early 70s (lots of Laura Ashley fabric) and are now digging them out and wanting to finish them!

http://www.goodreads.com/photo/group/...

In yesterday's 'Home' supplement in the Telegraph (not our usual paper, but wasn't much left due to the snow)
they were featuring a 'french revolution' look in home furnishings. I envisaged a lot of knitting and dropped stitches...

Tee hee - I was imagining everything smashed up! Maybe not such a good look. Guillotine in the corner...?