I thought I would start a general crafts thread. We can ask questions and share our projects. Works in progress and completed ones are welcome, with no pressure. If we digress sometimes, that's ok too.
Small victories are welcome ️
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I have been doing granny squares last year, then stopped. I plan to do some more soon.
That’s so sweet, is it crochet or knitting Lucy?
Jac x
Hi Lucy Locket
I love your granny square. I want to be able to do these, I'll need to learn from YouTube and a book I've got. I can do double crochet but that's all.
I usually do cross stitch and basic knitting but have gotten back into embroidery in the last few weeks. I bought plain pillow cases and traced the pattern on. My husband drew the patterns for me. They're a bit basic but not bad for my first attempt in about 30 years.
Its crochet. Only trebles and singles, I cant do complicated stuff
They are both lovely. .Are they on handkerchiefs?.
Don't know if this is a 'craft' but did this last year for the patio. Found a cheap wrought iron coffee table off e-bay and then ordered tile samples on-line. You can get samples quite cheap. Had some Hammerite paint for the frame. The glass that had been the table top was broken, so found a slate circle - ebay again- and fixed it into the frame with silicone. Then tiled on top. Had a bit of adhesive and grout leftover from the bathroom and it did the job. I haven't got the strength to cut mosaics, but this didn't need that. Rather enjoyed it.
There are lots of wrought iron table/plant stands etc. going quite cheaply.
Rainie x
I would say it's definitely craft Rainie. It's lovely, really good. Speaking of patio tables, my husband made one from a large cable reel. It's got peaky blinders stencils on it and varnished. It's even got a little pot attached for beer mats. I'll take a photo when it's warmer, it's covered still from the winter.
A x
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