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Knitters and Needleworkers of Free Republic, Unite! (a vain vanity)
Knitting a Conundrum

Posted on 10/12/2005 6:35:50 AM PDT by Knitting A Conundrum

Ok, come out of the woodwork. We know you are out there, doing needlework at your computer terminal. Knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters and others. What's your craft? Wanna share? Want to form an online knitting circle or whatever?


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: crochet; crossstitch; embroidery; fiberarts; knitting; knittingcircle; needlearts; needlework; quilting; selfexpression; selfpxtherapy; sew; stitch; thread; yarn
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To: Knitting A Conundrum
my most recent completed xs project. i bought the mats by the artist that did them specially for this pattern because i loved the piece so much. it should be done at the framers this week.


41 posted on 10/12/2005 10:14:18 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

Just like you can tell a real knitter when they see k1 p1 yo - they know that doesn't spell Kipiyo....


42 posted on 10/12/2005 10:14:20 AM PDT by Knitting A Conundrum (Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly With God Micah 6:8)
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To: Knitting A Conundrum

kipiyo kay ay ; )


43 posted on 10/12/2005 10:16:34 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

That is a cool sampler...I like samplers. There are some gorgeous historical ones out there, and it's hard to think that most of them were made by grade school aged and junior high aged girls.


44 posted on 10/12/2005 10:20:01 AM PDT by Knitting A Conundrum (Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly With God Micah 6:8)
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To: Knitting A Conundrum
Tribute to knitters:

Zot!

historical pictures of knitting women with historical artwork. I was pretty proud of this collage. I only have primitive editing software.
45 posted on 10/12/2005 10:24:12 AM PDT by Knitting A Conundrum (Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly With God Micah 6:8)
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To: xsmommy

LOLOLOL!


46 posted on 10/12/2005 10:41:48 AM PDT by alwaysconservative (Teach a man to fish & he eats for a day; teach him to surf the net & he'll never bother you again)
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To: alwaysconservative

it made me think of cowboys,what can i say?? ; )


47 posted on 10/12/2005 10:43:00 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: Knitting A Conundrum

I can crochet, quilt, tat (very badly), sew, embroider, cross stitch, needlepoint, make lace (badly) and knit (REALLY BADLY!).

Most of my 'needle' crafts for the last few years have either been utility sewing (curtains, bedspreads), costumes...which require LOTS of beading and handwork, a gift quilt and that's about it.


48 posted on 10/12/2005 10:43:25 AM PDT by najida (The internet is for kids grown up-- Where else could you have 10,000 imaginary friends?)
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To: Maximus of Texas

I can see babes wearing knits ;)

49 posted on 10/12/2005 10:47:58 AM PDT by najida (The internet is for kids grown up-- Where else could you have 10,000 imaginary friends?)
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To: IN Farm Girl; Knitting A Conundrum
Arent' Grandmas the best? That's how I first got attracted to needlework.

I can remember my Grandmother standing by the fireplace, holding me in her arms, and telling me that Huey Long [Long died before I was born] was a wicked man who wanted to "take from those who work and give it to those who do not work". She planted the seeds that grew into my poliltical philosophy. Later when I was 8 or 9 years old she taught me to embroider, crochet, tat, and sew. I mostly do needlepoint now. My Grandmother's influence in my life was profound in every way. I miss her every day.

50 posted on 10/12/2005 10:51:48 AM PDT by caryatid (Old times there are not forgotten!)
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To: Knitting A Conundrum
Wonderful thread!

I can do needlepoint and cross stitch, though both are tough on fingernails. I have tried to knit, and I would love to be able to knit fisherman knit sweaters, but I find it difficult.

My main craft is crocheting. I find crochet cotton hard to work with, so I focus mostly on afghans. I have tried to crochet a baby afghan for all new babies in the family, including cousins, but I don't always get them done.

I find crocheting to be very theraputic. When I crochet, I sink into my thoughts and relax, working out the stress of the day. I mostly crochet at swim meets when my kids are competing. I get a lot of young children who come over to watch me crochet. Occasionally, I get a comment from an adult.

One elderly lady told me once how she and her girlfriends "back in the day" would take their knitting to the movie theater and knit while watching the movies. I can't quite figure out how that would be done, but I guess if you have done it enough, it becomes second nature.

Crocheting is my escape from the world. Wonder what non-crafters do to get away?

51 posted on 10/12/2005 11:17:19 AM PDT by Blue Eyes (I love Lucy. How 'bout you? Do you love Lucy, too?)
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To: proudofthesouth

Please re-think your decision to declaw your kitten. Many vets abhor it, it's cruelty to cats. It takes away a vital function, they can never defend themselves or even exercise properly.

Please do a little research on it.


52 posted on 10/12/2005 11:21:01 AM PDT by little jeremiah (A vitiated state of morals, a corrupted public conscience, are incompatible with freedom. P. Henry)
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To: xsmommy

Ooooh, aaaaah.

Samplers are so cool! You have done a nice job; LOTS of backstitching! Thanks for sharing!


53 posted on 10/12/2005 11:28:44 AM PDT by IN Farm Girl (Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God)
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To: Knitting A Conundrum

Those women are beautiful.


54 posted on 10/12/2005 11:29:49 AM PDT by IN Farm Girl (Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God)
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To: Blue Eyes; Knitting A Conundrum

Can we add some keywords to this thread, like "cheap therapy" or "insanity prevention"? At least, those are two benefits of crafting to me!


55 posted on 10/12/2005 11:33:55 AM PDT by IN Farm Girl (Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God)
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To: caryatid

You know, that is really a nice story. I think of my grandparents a lot, too.

I recently found a quilt pattern called "All Roads Lead to Olive's". Well, Olive was my craftier grandma's name, so I guess that means I am going to have to learn to quilt!


56 posted on 10/12/2005 11:41:40 AM PDT by IN Farm Girl (Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God)
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To: IN Farm Girl

Feel free to keyword!


57 posted on 10/12/2005 11:58:11 AM PDT by Knitting A Conundrum (Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly With God Micah 6:8)
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To: Blue Eyes

I see my son go crazy at times. He skateboards and he plays video games. He won't even try anything else, although he has had crafts at school, and we encourage him...


58 posted on 10/12/2005 12:00:51 PM PDT by Knitting A Conundrum (Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly With God Micah 6:8)
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To: Knitting A Conundrum

Mark for later...

I'm busy scanning some Hemstitching directions for a class I'm teaching this evening. ;-)

I'll be back!

Pinz


59 posted on 10/12/2005 12:05:35 PM PDT by pinz-n-needlez
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To: xsmommy

That's great. Now,if you have some time on your hands, can you knit me a replica of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?


60 posted on 10/12/2005 12:07:09 PM PDT by NCC-1701 (RADICAL ISLAM IS A CULT. IT MUST BE ERADICATED ASAP)
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