Posted on 11/02/2019 6:22:29 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
The Monthly Fiber Arts Thread is a monthly gathering of people that love yarn and fabric of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first project, to experienced fiber artists and beyond, we would love to hear from you.
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Added you! :)
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Thanks! I don’t crochet any more. Have moved in to hand quilting.
This is a really good idea. Thank you, Diana.
I’m pinged. Thanks for adding me.
Thanks for the ping addition, Diana. Seeking ‘crafty’ ideas; not much of a sew and sew, myself. Nor do I knit, crochet, or quilt. Still, look forward to new avenues.
What is your fiber obsession?
Got mine.
If that is a necessity, it would be crewelwork, though don’t do much of that any longer. “Crafty” holds more interest than “fiber”. Hope this doesn’t lead to disqualification. :-)
“’Crafty’ holds more interest than ‘fiber’. Hope this doesn’t lead to disqualification. :-)”
Not at all! Like we said in the intro, it’s impossible to hi-jack this thread because even if we do like to knit, sew or crochet or weave, there’s always something new to learn or a new venue to try.
Once we get our new pole barn built, I’m getting a corner for raising Angora Rabbits to spin their fur. I’ve always wanted them, and Beau has a tendency to indulge me and make my Dreams Come True, so that’s one new ‘crafy’ thing in the future for me.
I’m pretty much over scrap-booking, though. And making my own greeting cards, LOL! I’ll let others make them and I’ll buy them. ;)
We should also consider links to other favorite craft/crochet/knit/fabric sites. There are so many cool and creative things going on in this world. :)
For example, I learned to sew some pretty terrific things through the tutorials at:
I can sew straight lines and make tote bags and curtains and pillowcases, but I haven’t made pleated smock tops or widened my bell-bottom bluejeans since 4-H back in the late 60’s! ;)
I do NOT understand why bell bottoms are not back in style again! All sorts of other ‘retro’ styles are plastered all over the place these days. Why does everything have to be ‘skinny?’ *SMIRK*
It was actually Qiviut’s idea - she just asked me to run with it. ;)
I made this Moogly bag several years ago for a wedding & loved it … except for one thing - it really needed a shoulder strap of some sort. With another wedding this summer, I made the bag in a color that matched my dress and after several false starts/trial & error, I devised a strap for it. I used split rings & sewed them into the insides of the bag, then crocheted a strap to the split rings. The strap folds down into the bag where it's invisible, but it's readily available if you need it.
The wedding bag turned out great – showed it to a crocheting friend who loved it. She had helped me out with some things so I made her a bag as a thank you gift. She loves natural colors, so I used one called “Birchwood Cottage” - it's aptly named because it perfectly matches the bark of a River Birch in the yard next door.
How to turn any yarn into bulky yarn (Crochet)
Using this technique, the "chunky" yarn makes a fairly stiff, thick fabric - no lining needed. The video has 'crochet' in the title, but it works for knitting, too.
Moogly Chunky Stripey Bag Pattern
I did modify the pattern a bit - I added 3 pattern rows to make the bag a little longer because I liked the proportions better.
After trying an I-cord strap (didn't work - too fat & stretchy), I settled on a strap that could be crocheted to rings. Start with a chain (triple strand) 36" long (another inch or two would be ok). Work slip stitches back down chain on one side to ring, slip stitch in a way that hooks to ring, then slip stitch down the opposite side of chain to end & attach that end to ring with slip stitches. This is a strong, not-too-stretchy strap.
It's easier to see the stitch pattern on the wedding bag (I Love This Yarn: Berry)
This is the Birchwood bag (I Love This Yarn -Print: Birchwood Cottage)
I actually got "hands on" these two rabbits at a Fall Fiber Festival (& Sheep Dog Trials) about a month ago .... incredibly soft. I've also seen a demonstration of spinning straight off an Angora rabbit sitting in one's lap!
I tried to set Joann up with Michael. But I think he might be gay.
LOL!
There’s not a Michael’s near me - I’ve only been to one once.
I really liked A.C.Moore, the one time I went there.
Not sure what you’re looking for, but here are some crafty ideas for Christmas ... I actually bookmarked a couple to possibly make myself - some of them are pretty cute. No knitting, crochet, quilting required and I don’t recall seeing any sewing, either. :-)
https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/how-to/g903/holiday-craft-projects-1209/
Not specifically “crafts”, but if you are also looking for ‘easy’ gift ideas and like to cook, here’s one I keep saying I’ll make every year - haven’t done it yet, but it IS going to happen one of these days. Decorating the bottles could be a crafty adventure!
Big bottle:
http://chickensintheroad.com/cooking/homemade-vanilla-the-big-bottle-method/
2 oz bottles:
http://chickensintheroad.com/cooking/homemade-vanilla-extract/
She has other gift ideas you can cook/make ... the blog posts about her animals & life on her farm are fascinating as well.
Some day! :)
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