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What have you made lately?
Mine's the same. I thought a printed one might be a little too 'simple' to keep my interest. You should post it here once you get it done :)
I will, but who knows when I'll get to it. I look forward to seeing yours too.
I used to cross stitch. Counted cross stitch on linen was a favourite, it has a nicer look than the aida. I love the Mirabilia (https://www.mirabilia.com/) patterns. They use fancy threads and lots of beads. I have several half finished projects from 20 years ago. :)
I have always wanted to get into embroidery, I have pattern books, but have never managed to get started, I always revert to crochet.
They are beautiful. If you find a place that sells them, they usually carry all the correct supplies too. I have a half finished Winter Queen, and all the patterns for the other seasons too. But never finished any of them.
I agree, very pretty. Those are much more detailed than what I purchased. Those would take me forever.
I started my bookmark yesterday. I really enjoy it, it's very relaxing, kind of meditative. I like that just as with crochet, it occupies my mind enough to not think about other things.It's going to take hours and hours to finish though, so I'm really glad I started off with something small!
That's awesome, Peggy! Can't wait to see it.
I just realized that no one has posted in this thread for a long time! I've made a bunch of things lately. These are some of my more recent projects. This is a bookmark that I made trying out diamond painting. It was a quick, fun project. I plan to try another soon and maybe something bigger some day.
This is my Yule log that I made for Christmas dessert. I had never made one before, but was inspired by Janice's challenge this month. It was a lot of work, but looked so pretty and it was yummy. :)
These are a couple of the scarves that I made for Christmas presents this year. I made four. These two were for my daughters.
I wanted a little Christmas decoration for the table in my library, so I crocheted this little tree.
I planned to make my Christmas cards this year, but it didn't work out. This is the watercolor painting I made that I was going to use. I ended up posting it on Facebook instead as a Merry Christmas post to my FB friends and family.
Wow, Kristie. You are really using your time in producing good things, and fun to do too. I especially loved the crocheted Christmas tree.
Thanks, Sandra. I really enjoy being creative, so I dabble with a lot of different things. :)
Kristie, your projects are great! I love the Yule Log. It looked so pretty. I'll bet there are just sawdust (crumbs) left.
I finished this cute fox yesterday
You've been busy Kristie! And so many different things. They all look great!Super cute fox Janice!
In the last year I learned that I really enjoy drawing realistic animals with coloured pencils. It takes many many hours but I find it very relaxing (but also stressful, lol, it can be challenging).
I'll see if I can post some pictures.
I made this compilation for instagram so I thought I'd share it here too. I made these based on online tutorials, no way I could do this all by myself.
Wow, I didn't realise I was in such talented and productive company! I love all the projects posted. In a reference the other thread, I'm half way through a diamond painting project, half way through knitting a scarf, and I plan to try our some water colour paints this very day lol
Janice wrote: "Kristie, your projects are great! I love the Yule Log. It looked so pretty. I'll bet there are just sawdust (crumbs) left."It was just the two of us for Christmas, so we have plenty left over! The family is coming today, so it may disappear tonight.
I love your cute fox, Janice! Wow! Look at those drawings, Peggy! They are so beautiful. Nice job. I was trying to pick a favorite, but it's so hard to do. I think maybe the goldfish.
I find that I enjoy dabbling in a lot of things, but never really focus on anything enough to get really good at it. I'm ok with that though, because I think it's fun to do a little of everything. Though, I might prefer to finish more projects. lol
Margo, post us a picture when you finish one of your projects. :)
I think one of my favorite watercolor paintings I've done was of bubbles. I used metallic paints on black paper. I don't have a pic of it, but I'll try to take one and post it here.
Your prints are really good, Peggy. I love the fish and the bee.
Janice wrote: "I finished this cute fox yesterday" />"That is neat!
Peggy wrote: "I made this compilation for instagram so I thought I'd share it here too. I made these based on online tutorials, no way I could do this all by myself."That is amazing, Peggy!
Margo wrote: "Wow, I didn't realise I was in such talented and productive company! I love all the projects posted. In a reference the other thread, I'm half way through a diamond painting project, half way throu..."Diamond painting is something I never tried, but it is in my wish list. It sounds so relaxing.
Kristie wrote: "I just realized that no one has posted in this thread for a long time! I've made a bunch of things lately. These are some of my more recent projects. .."nice! Love them.
If any of you sneak in my ravelry account, you saw that there has been barely any changes in my projects this year. 2023 probably has been my least creative year ever. I did not finish a lot of knitting and crochet project. Probably would not have at all if I did not have online meetings and knitting teas. I have not touch my camera since... i have no idea.
One of my goals of 2024 is to set time aside to do more craft and artsy stuff, no matter what life tornano is making me spin.
Janice wrote: "I finished this cute fox yesterday" />"
cute indeed
Kristie wrote: "These are some of my more recent projects..."Your projects are great, Kristie. Your Yule log looks yummy - I have never tried one. I just like to read the directions, I think.
Your scarves are pretty and the little tree is cute. I like your Merry Christmas card pics are well done.
Janice wrote: "I finished this cute fox yesterday"...Oh so beautiful! I have looked at the diamond painting projects at the stores but not wanted to try out another craft project of things never getting done.
Peggy wrote: "I made this compilation for instagram so I thought I'd share it here too. I made these based on online tutorials, no way I could do this all by myself..."Oh, Peggy, your pictures are BEAUTIFUL! It does not matter if they are from tutorials, it is your work and time and talented effort that you put into them. I love the little bird the best. They are all so lifelike!
Kristie, Janice, Peggy - the things you made are all wonderful!I made some things lately as well - I crocheted a scarf for my sister and some slippers for two of my colleagues - but didn't take any pictures unfortunately.
I'm currently at my parents' place but will be home in two days, then I can finally crochet or knit or paint again and then I can hopefully share something as well.
Looking forward to some pictures, Fiona.
Peggy, who do you use for your online tutorials? I'd be interested to take a look.
I'm a member of Teresa Joy Fine Art. She has some free tutorials on her youtube channel. The little bee is free and a good one to start with as it was only 2 hours or so. The goldfish was the first one I did, also a good one to start with as it has no fur or feathers. That one was by Leontine van Vliet, also free on youtube.Let us know if you get around to drawing one!
Fingers crossed that the picture works... I made these slippers recently with a little teddy and a cupcake on it :)
Cute, Fiona! My daughter just asked me to crochet her a pair of slippers for her. I've never made them before, so it'll be a new experience for me. They're going to be simple though, no cute teddies or cupcakes on mine!
Beautiful, Fiona! I used to do slippers for my kids when they were babies and toddlers, but I haven't made them in ages. I need grandkids!
Thanks :) Kristie, they are really easy to make (if you keep them simple without anything on it). I watched a tutorial on YouTube. It was in German so not sure if you’d understand that or if there’s an equivalent in English but they’re really simple. You can get both done in one day if you have a little time on your hands :)
The video I watched was “Hausschuhe, Puschen häkeln” by Klara. “How to crochet slippers fast and easy” by unique stitch designs is the closest tutorial in English I could find. Not a perfect match but looks good and simple to make :)
Wow Peggy, those drawings are amazing! I remember when you first started drawing when I was doing the urban sketching during lockdown! Or did you drae before, I cant remember now
Very nice Fiona!@Sarah: yes, you were the one who inspired me to start drawing :D
That's what i thought. It's a shame I stopped. I havent really done anything since I moved off my first boat. I've tried to get back in to it and done a couple things but there seems to be a bit of a block for me for some reason.
Thanks, Fiona. I've found a few videos. I'll probably just choose one to watch and if it looks easy to follow I'll use it.
I hope you'll get back to it someday Sarah. I always really enjoyed seeing your work!
Thanks Peggy! Kristie, would love to see them once you’re done!
Wow! What a creative group. I'm with Esther. My New Year's Promise is to get back to the crafts that I enjoy, but have ignored.My niece is having twins in April, so I am starting the year off by knitting baby blankets. I love knitting in the winter.
Those slippers look soft and comfy, Fiona.
Fiona wrote: "Thanks Peggy! Kristie, would love to see them once you’re done!"
I'll be sure to post them! :)
Peggy wrote: "I hope you'll get back to it someday Sarah. I always really enjoyed seeing your work!"Thanks Peggy. I'm going to attempt to do it a bit more this year. I got a lot out of it before. I did it pretty often in lockdown and need to recognise that frequency isn't possible now and be ok with that. I can be all or nothing sometimes lol
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I also have more projects than I can count. lol