Monthly Create, Make and Share Thread - January, 2023 (Formerly, 'Fiber Arts')

January 1, 2023 | Diana in Wisconsin/Qiviut

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it, Sauté it, whatever. MAKE.” ~ Joss Whedon

The Monthly Create, Make and Share Thread is a monthly gathering of people that love to create and make. From yarn (crochet, knitting), fabric (sewing, quilting), threads (embroidery, weaving), wood crafts, ceramics, artwork and anything else you create and would like to share, this is the place to do it. Sharing something you’ve created and/or made is pure joy...and we need joy in our lives!

From complete Newbies that are looking to start that first project, to experienced artists, we would love to hear from you. If you have questions or would like advice, there’s probably someone on the thread who would be able to help.

It is impossible to hijack the Monthly Create, Make and Share Thread. Knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, weaving, general crafting, art, wood working, patterns, articles on any of these topics, or even your own writing. There is no telling where it will go, and that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us! Send a Private Message to Diana in Wisconsin if you’d like to be added to our Ping List.

NOTE: This is a once a Month Ping List. We DO post to the thread during the month. Links to related articles and discussions which might be of interest to other Create, Make and Share fans are welcomed any time.

[MomwithHope]

Fontanini is great. We had a smaller set which was discontinued, the 4 1/2" set, unpainted. We kept our larger porcelain set. I added some things to the manger, plants, rocks, and this year some fontanini water jugs. We put the stable out first then add the shepherds and animals and when it gets closer the figures. The 3 kings come last. We observe orthodox Christmas so it stays out until the 10th at least.

[MomwithHope]

My latest dollhouse quilt. About 6 1/2 inches square.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Look for Cardinals, too!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Pretty! Wish mine was ceramic - it’s plastic, but gets the job done. :) Mine was up until the 10th this year - easily, LOL!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I love your mini quilts. Love the colors in this one. :)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Reminder: Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD!

[MomwithHope]

Now that is creepy.

[Qiviut]

We have a bunch of cardinals .... I’ll keep that thought in mind. Thanks!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

And, just because you CAN, sometimes you SHOULD!

[MomwithHope]

I’ve seen similar pictures before and actually saved them for awhile. If I had a cat I would Mae one for sure.

[MomwithHope]

Oops Mae = make

[Diana in Wisconsin]

My cat’s a jerk. He’s not getting one, LOL!

[MomwithHope]

Maybe he would not be such a jerk if he had his own little sofa.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

LOL. Wish that was his only problem. He’s a bully...to his own SISTER!

[MomwithHope]

There’s your answer. Make her a nice couch, put her in it and let the male claim it. He’ll probably want to hang out there so she can’t. C’mon, you have all that yarn. Make an experiment out of it. Maybe he will change his behavior.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

It’s mainly because it’s Winter. They are indoor/outdoor cats and they hate being cooped up. I DO put them out, but they want to come back in.

They have a nice warm barn filled with hay to sleep in!

I just put Boyd in the basement; that’ll give him something to do all day. ;)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Go, Granny! Go, Granny! Go, Granny, GO!

[Diana in Wisconsin]