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Monthly Fiber Arts Thread - August, 2022
August 1, 2022 | Diana in Wisconsin

Posted on 08/01/2022 6:01:12 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

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1 posted on 08/01/2022 6:01:12 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: finnsheep; dixjea; Jamestown1630; Bookwoman; Qiviut; BlissinNC; metmom; Mmogamer; Souled_Out; ...

2 posted on 08/01/2022 6:03:50 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

You just made me think of my sainted mother”’s rag bag and button box.


3 posted on 08/01/2022 6:05:14 AM PDT by combat_boots
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I was trained that way, too. I have a Button Jar that is overflowing. Time for another jar!

As for the last time I actually REPLACED a button? No comment. :)


4 posted on 08/01/2022 6:07:27 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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Finally got my crocheted afghan done for the Fair. I’ve looked up all I need to know about entering the afghan, canned goods and photos this season. (I’m hedging my bets for more Blue Ribbons!)

As soon as I get the ‘loose ends’ taken care of, I’ll post pictures for critique. I have until Labor Day Weekend, so if I need to take some of it out (AGAIN) I have the time. I’ve already adjusted it once, but, you know, I want to WIN! ;)

Other than that, making cotton dish cloths that I package with a bottle of dish soap and a scrubbie sponge for my local Food Pantry, and I’ve started making Bookmarks from paper scraps and ephemera for a fundraiser for our new Library. SO excited about that; the new Library, not necessarily the bookmark making. ;)


5 posted on 08/01/2022 6:12:17 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I just took my sweet wife over to the store in Raleigh owned by NeedlePoint.com. They do a big on line business and they have a pretty good size store for Needle Point enthusiasts in Raleigh.

As someone who has been to hundreds of needle arts stores (quilting, cross stitch, needle point, Bernini, sewing furniture etc) I would give it a solid “A” in size and selection. It is larger than Family Arts in Phoenix, for example. We also hit a good store in San Mateo, CA a couple of weeks back.

I will say that there are fewer stores of this caliber out there IMHO.


6 posted on 08/01/2022 6:12:25 AM PDT by KC Burke (If all the world is a stage, I would like to request my lighting be adjusted.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

My sister got me hooked on making ‘patchwork’ pillow cases for chair cushions. Just knit any size patch, any pattern any size and sew them together. Very colorful and comfy!


7 posted on 08/01/2022 6:59:24 AM PDT by sodpoodle (Life is prickly, carry tweezers.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

YES! Someone understands the importance of specific scissors, stored in specific locations, used for specific tasks.

Misusers should be shot.


8 posted on 08/01/2022 7:07:40 AM PDT by moovova
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

—”I’ve already adjusted it once, but, you know, I want to WIN!”

Some guy from up around Green Bay, Vince something the other?

Once said:
“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing”


9 posted on 08/01/2022 8:34:31 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Did you know you could make a summer dress out of old jeans?


10 posted on 08/01/2022 10:01:50 AM PDT by Albion Wilde ("Liz Cheney, Trump’s personal Javert..."--Michael Anton)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
I managed to put out a little shrug last month. It's from a book I like, One Skein by Leigh Radford. I love using up one skein of yarn. I have collected about 100 of them. It's great to use them for something! Conveniently (?) I have a newborn preemie granddaughter in the NICU right now. It went to her. It is pretty small.
11 posted on 08/01/2022 10:38:00 AM PDT by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Thanks for the thread - can’t believe it’s August already! Looking forward to seeing your fair entries :-)

Here’s a link that I thought folks might like:

34 Of The Best Crochet YouTube Channels To Enjoy
https://crochetkim.com/crochet-youtube-channels/


12 posted on 08/01/2022 11:18:25 AM PDT by Qiviut (#standup "Don't let your children die on the hill you refuse to fight on.")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

LOL! Stealing that!

‘Face

;o]


13 posted on 08/01/2022 12:50:02 PM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ Dove chocolate tastes way better than their soap. ~~ FB)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

In the barf department, our only yarn store has just put 3 knitted uteruses (uteri?) in their storefront window. Can you imagine the approving conversations that led up to that anti Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision? They have a big online business for those of you making buying decisions, Ewetopia.


14 posted on 08/01/2022 6:21:54 PM PDT by Hiskid (Jesus is Lord)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

One of my old bosses had a sign like that on his three-hole-puncher.

(I swear he was the model for the Red Stapler guy.)


15 posted on 08/01/2022 8:17:03 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Albion Wilde

Making them into skirts is more useful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iArWKd5wZU8


16 posted on 08/01/2022 8:24:07 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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I miss not having a cat ... even when they do things like this!


17 posted on 08/02/2022 4:59:49 AM PDT by Qiviut (#standup "Don't let your children die on the hill you refuse to fight on.")
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To: DUMBGRUNT
We are schooled in 'Vince' from Kindergarten!


18 posted on 08/02/2022 5:49:15 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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I think we’ve all worked for, ‘Red Stapler Guy’ at some point in our lives! ;)


19 posted on 08/02/2022 5:50:50 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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So pretty! Someone is selling these on Etsy. Smart idea! I'll bet they sell fast!


20 posted on 08/03/2022 9:27:46 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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