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Jade_Butterfly
Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
edited October 2 in Chit-Chat
Local Artisian. . . looking for others who can't look at gizmos and gadgets without thinking. . .. . DON'T THROW THAT AWAY. . .

that could make something. . .LOL

I do a variety of crafts and am always aspiring to and doing more and more. . .

Right now I am going to be starting candlemaking. .. I already do knits, crocheted items, make jewelry, soap, face scrubs and

masks. . . . So with the upcoming holidays I am thinking GIFTS!

HOW bout YOU??? What do you do???

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  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    I got a sewing machine for Christmas and taught myself how to sew! I love it except I don't get a lot of time for it as I'm studying online and I have two kids :p But I still sew! I'm not a really crafty person so it's nice to have this hobby :D
  • elfy66
    elfy66 Posts: 138 Member
    I'm a knitter :)
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    I got a sewing machine for Christmas and taught myself how to sew! I love it except I don't get a lot of time for it as I'm studying online and I have two kids :p But I still sew! I'm not a really crafty person so it's nice to have this hobby :D

    I am studying online as well. . .what is your field of study, if I may ask. . . .As far as sewing that is great. . that is another of my ventures. . lol

    My mom bought a new machine and we just need to get it set up. .. Then I am going to make purses and shoulder bags. . already got the denim needles for it! Yay!
  • pamfin
    pamfin Posts: 169 Member
    I knit, crochet and do a bit of sewing. I also do chutney and jam making. I can't throw away anything with buttons, zips or ribbon on without stripping it off!
  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    I am studying online as well. . .what is your field of study, if I may ask. . . .As far as sewing that is great. . that is another of my ventures. . lol

    My mom bought a new machine and we just need to get it set up. .. Then I am going to make purses and shoulder bags. . already got the denim needles for it! Yay!
    hah Yay! :D
    I'm a teacher aide by trade, and the course I'm doing is a Diploma of Education Support (so a big qualification for my job which needs no qualification.. but I've been doing it for 10 years so I decided to give myself a challenge)

    What are you studying?
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    I sew, quilt, crochet, make cp soap and all things bath and body and a bit of embroidery. I have a few holiday gifts in the works, including some fun felt/embroidery for my boyfriend featuring Futurama, and some quilted/sewing projects for my nephews. And I think I'm going to make new valances for my mom, she's super hard to find gifts for!
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    I sew, quilt, crochet, make cp soap and all things bath and body and a bit of embroidery. I have a few holiday gifts in the works, including some fun felt/embroidery for my boyfriend featuring Futurama, and some quilted/sewing projects for my nephews. And I think I'm going to make new valances for my mom, she's super hard to find gifts for!

    Very talented lady. . Love the sound of the gifts. . . work it girl~
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    Im looking for some kind of craft to get into. I recently graduated from college, finally at the age of 30. I also cancelled cable tv. Sooo now I have lots of time on my hands.
    I was just thinking today I need to find something to keep me occupied, and hopefully something I can turn into Christmas gifts.
    I will be watching for ideas!
  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    Get yourself a sewing machine :D Prior to Christmas I'd never touched one, but now I'm pretty okay and making things and everyone appreciates it :D

    It gives me a buzz when I'm wearing a skirt i've made and someone asks where I bought it :D
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    I knit, crochet and do a bit of sewing. I also do chutney and jam making. I can't throw away anything with buttons, zips or ribbon on without stripping it off!

    Oh my land! That sure brings back memories. When I was a kid my mom and grandma would always recylce old clothes by cutting off the buttons and zippers. They they would use the material to make patchwork quilts and braided rugs. I loved looking at the quilt on our bed with my sisters and point out the squares of fabric and recall who's dress or shirt or skirt it was from. :happy:
  • deex18
    deex18 Posts: 113 Member
    i have a sewing machine but cant work it that good can anyone help????? also fee free to add me.... i think that when i get going on sewing stuff i be distracted from eating when bored...... im constantly chopping and changing my outfits but sew it al by hand!!!
  • uniqute1888
    uniqute1888 Posts: 182 Member
    Beadwork primarily but in the winter months i turn to crochet and knit, some cross stitch and sewing.... some days wish i could never leave my couch and craft all the time!...
  • LacieLamp
    LacieLamp Posts: 109 Member
    I make all kinds of custom boutique style baby items (wipe cases, diaper cakes, sock cupcakes, etc). I consign at various boutiques and also online. :)
  • LacieLamp
    LacieLamp Posts: 109 Member
    I almost forgot bows...lots and lots of bows!!
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    I sew, silk-screen and am pretty handy with paint/makeup/latex.

    My halloween routine stretches across weeks, as I plan, shop and make my costume and pumpkin stencils. I'm such a nerd.

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  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    Kiwiburger - I LOVE your elephant jumper! My kids are so getting one :p I loooove it!
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    I knit, crochet and do a bit of sewing. I also do chutney and jam making. I can't throw away anything with buttons, zips or ribbon on without stripping it off!

    Oh my land! That sure brings back memories. When I was a kid my mom and grandma would always recylce old clothes by cutting off the buttons and zippers. They they would use the material to make patchwork quilts and braided rugs. I loved looking at the quilt on our bed with my sisters and point out the squares of fabric and recall who's dress or shirt or skirt it was from. :happy:

    How lovely. . . I would love to learn how to do that. . . make quilts and the braided rugs that is!:heart:
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    I sew, silk-screen and am pretty handy with paint/makeup/latex.

    My halloween routine stretches across weeks, as I plan, shop and make my costume and pumpkin stencils. I'm such a nerd.

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    73536_459213343481_500843481_5435394_5659688_n.jpg

    15949_485700015000_753995000_9593950_6422871_n.jpg

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    Wow. . those pictures are absolutely amazing! The work, the detail. . I love it!
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    They're available in the UK (kids sizes only) but they're easy (and cheaper) to make yourself.

    Google "sheepbear eleshirt" and my friend has a 'how to' there, his directions, my photos. But be prepared to ruin one shirt to make another. :)
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    They're available in the UK (kids sizes only) but they're easy (and cheaper) to make yourself.

    Google "sheepbear eleshirt" and my friend has a 'how to' there, his directions, my photos. But be prepared to ruin one shirt to make another. :)

    Ohhh.. Thank you so much. . I can't wait to fiddle with this. . .I adore new projects~~
  • aamb
    aamb Posts: 377 Member
    i knit.. and make jams chutneys and marmalades, at the moment i am busy making baby things because our family has 3 babies all due to arrive between november and january. all the little ones are also getting a knitted doll for christmas, i wish i didn't have to work, so i could have more time to make things
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    Love the jack o lantern! I'm super excited about the Christmas present I'm making for the bf, I changed my mind and am doing a quilt~

    http://funthreads.blogspot.com/2011/09/fascinating-friday-quilt-along-week-one.html

    I've made maybe 12 quilts? Nothing quite like this though!
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    I sew, quilt, crochet, make cp soap and all things bath and body and a bit of embroidery. I have a few holiday gifts in the works, including some fun felt/embroidery for my boyfriend featuring Futurama, and some quilted/sewing projects for my nephews. And I think I'm going to make new valances for my mom, she's super hard to find gifts for!

    Very talented lady. . Love the sound of the gifts. . . work it girl~

    Thanks! Keeps my occupied ;)
    Yesterday a friend said she is going to hire me to teach her daughter to sew! I'm so excited, the daughter is really sweet and super smart. I only have nephews so it's always fun to be around girls (so much less violent!)
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    I sew, quilt, crochet, make cp soap and all things bath and body and a bit of embroidery. I have a few holiday gifts in the works, including some fun felt/embroidery for my boyfriend featuring Futurama, and some quilted/sewing projects for my nephews. And I think I'm going to make new valances for my mom, she's super hard to find gifts for!

    Very talented lady. . Love the sound of the gifts. . . work it girl~

    Thanks! Keeps my occupied ;)
    Yesterday a friend said she is going to hire me to teach her daughter to sew! I'm so excited, the daughter is really sweet and super smart. I only have nephews so it's always fun to be around girls (so much less violent!)

    Yay. .l That is so incredibly exciting. . Wish you lived closer than you could help me with my quilting abilitites. . I really want to learn how.
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    Quilting is so fun! When I was younger and learning to sew (jr high/high school) I figured I would never want to quilt because I hated the patterns I saw...traditional triangle and baskets and stuff. But modern quilt patterns are so much fun! Is there a Modern Quilt Guild in your area? They've been springing up all over and are a great place to meet other quilters!
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