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[Rusalka, Moderator]

Nice work on those whiskers. He's gorgeous!!

[Cherie]

Rusalka wrote: "Nice work on those whiskers. He's gorgeous!!"

Oh, I forgot. I was going to comment on the whiskers on the otter too. You got them just right! Isn't it great when "what you take away" makes it picture perfect?

I really like the goldfinch, especially the work you did on the tummy feathers. I was parked at the edge of a shopping center parking lot on Sunday afternoon and there was a whole flock of black capped chickadees cavorting in the hedge looking for bugs. They are my favorite.

[Sarah]

Thanks again. I am now off to see what a chickadee looks like. I don't think we have those here.

[Sarah]

Ok. They are part of the tit family. They are cute. We have lots of the long tail tits about at the moment and they are cute with little tufts on their head.

[Peggy]

This was the first holiday for which I tried to do some sort of travel journal, and I'm quite happy with how it turned out. For each day I noted down where we were and what the weather was like, the things we did, and the foods and drinks we had (especially the new and Japanese stuff). I also added a photo of the day, and if there were any particular things I noticed about Japan or the Japanese, I wrote those down too. And I put in train tickets, entrance tickets, and those kind of things. And I made two drawings, haha.

[Margo]

Ohh, that looks wonderful Peggy :-D

I can imagine the pleasure the pleasure that will bring you in years to come. It's a tresure!

[siriusedward]

Beautiful... ,Peggy.

[Sarah]

That's really cool Peggy. Did you enjoy doing it? Do you think you'll continue doing it for future trips?

[Pragya]

Peggy wrote: "This was the first holiday for which I tried to do some sort of travel journal, and I'm quite happy with how it turned out. For each day I noted down where we were and what the weather was like, th..."

This is the most amazing thing ever, Peggy! I have always wanted to do that but I am so tired and dead by the end of each trip day. Oh, I miss those cute stamps in Japan. :)

[Peggy]

Thanks all!

@Sarah: Yes, I did! It was a bit more work than I expected though (with the colouring of the dates and looking up the exact names or some info on places we visited, or making small drawings) and sometimes it felt a bit like another thing I had to do before I could relax (even though it was relaxing to do), but I think that also has to do with the fact that we had such busy days in Japan as there was so much to see and do. So I totally understand Pragya! And it took up time I would otherwise spend reading, so that cost me an extra book I could have finished this year ;-)

But I plan on doing it for all our big trips from now on. Generally we take it a lot easier than we did this year. And I'll buy a thinner journal next year, as I used up only about 1/3 of it. That's a shame, as this line of journals is so beautiful!

[Sandra, Moderator]

Such a wonderful souvenir, Peggy! 51°C???? OMG!

[Peggy]

Oh no, I would have died! It says 31C ;-)

[Sandra, Moderator]

Ok. That is better. I heard about the heat wave, bit 51 sounded like too much. :)

[Janice, Moderator]

What a great memento of your trip.

[Pragya]

Peggy wrote: "Thanks all!

@Sarah: Yes, I did! It was a bit more work than I expected though (with the colouring of the dates and looking up the exact names or some info on places we visited, or making small dra..."

Kudos to you for wanting to continue. I think I should take inspiration from you. :D

[Peggy]

After more than 1.5 years, I finally finished my latest crochet project.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Well done, Peggy! So cute!

[Sandra, Moderator]

It looks so cute, Peggy!

[Jenn]

Oh my gosh, Peggy he's adorable!

[Margo]

Gorgeous Peggy! Makes me want to learn crochet:-)

How difficult is it to make something like that?

[Peggy]

Thanks guys!

Margo, I don't find it very difficult, it just takes a lot of time because I'm super slow ;-) although not 1.5 years usually, but 1-2 months. It's only one type of stitch for these animals.

I just tried it and my first animal looked a bit messed up (some mistakes, uneven stitches), but then I knew my mistakes and the second one was much better! Watching some youtube tutorials, starting with something small and using good yarn (cotton) helps :)

[Sandra, Moderator]

Did you do it for your nephew, Peggy?

[Peggy]

That was the intention. I started it 2 months before he was born, but then my sister told me they had received so many stuffed animals already (gifts before he was born).. so that kind of took my motivation away and here we are, 1.5 years later ;-)

I think I'll put it somewhere in the living room, and when my nephew comes and he sees it and wants to play with it, he can take it home ;-)

[Lisa]

That's lovely, Peggy!

[Margo]

Peggy wrote: "Thanks guys!

Margo, I don't find it very difficult, it just takes a lot of time because I'm super slow ;-) although not 1.5 years usually, but 1-2 months. It's only one type of stitch for these an..."

You've inspired me! I will find a tutorial!

[Peggy]

If you need an easy pattern to start with, this is one of my favourite websites: https://stipenhaak.nl/product-categor...

You can set it to English. These are some of the designer's free patterns (also translated to English) for small animals, and I think especially the bear, cat and bunny are easy to start with.

[Peggy]

Oh, and this I found a very useful website for tutorials:
https://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutor...

[Kristie, Moderator]

Thanks for the links, Peggy. My mom crochets and I’ve wanted to try it for a while. She is coming to visit the end of the week and can probably help me pick out good yarn.

[Peggy]

That's nice Kristie! Don't forget to show us if you make something :)

[Kristie, Moderator]

I will. Though I’m sure it’ll be more than a year and a half from now!

[Lesleigh]

That is adorable!

[Peggy]

Thanks Lesleigh! And welcome :)

[Lesleigh]

Thank you, Peggy! 💗

[Janice, Moderator]

Aww, your little monkey is cute, Peggy.

[Elizabeth A.G.]

Just adorable, Peggy Great job -- when he sees it, your nephew will LOVE it.

[Sandra, Moderator]

Peggy wrote: "I think I'll put it somewhere in the living room, and when my nephew comes and he sees it and wants to play with it, he can take it home"

I'm sure he will love it. :)

[siriusedward]

Yea ,very cute... 😍
And good colors too.
I am sure your nephew will love it.

[Peggy]

Thanks!! :)

[Margo]

Peggy, I ordered supplies last night. Plan on getting hooked soon (sorry, couldn't resist pun :-P )!

[Peggy]

Hahaha!

If you have any questions once you get started (or before), don't hesitate to ask!

[Sandra, Moderator]

That's great, Margo! Good luck!

[Margo]

Thanks guys! You may regret that offer Peggy !

[siriusedward]

Giod luck,Margo.👍

[Margo]

Thanks Sirius :-) I think I will attempt a pot holder.

[Cherie]

Peggy - your little monkey is just too cute! You really do great work.

Margo - there are plenty of patterns for kitchen wash cloths, and things to start out with using the cotton thread. I used to make them all of the time. I hope you have fun with your pot holders.

[Janice, Moderator]

I was at a quilt retreat all weekend and finished the top to this fun little quilt:



I assigned names to all the animals. The cow is Sugar (note the sugar skulls on the fabric). The sheep is Curly. The pig is Daisy. Old Yeller, Blue and Sammy (from the Rat Pack) is on top.

[Sandra, Moderator]

Looks great, Janice. Very funny. Who are you doing it for?

[Peggy]

Wow! That's awesome Janice!

[Margo]

Oh Janice that is incredible! How do you go about making something like that?

[Esther]

Peggy wrote: "If you need an easy pattern to start with, this is one of my favourite websites: https://stipenhaak.nl/product-categor...

You can set it to English. These are some of the desig..."

Cute! I always mean do do one of these but somehow that kind of project always get pushed aside in favor of another one.

Also, Ravelry is also a good source for pattern. Probably the largest database online.