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Monthly Fiber Arts Thread - February 1-29, 2020
February 1, 2020 | Diana in Wisconsin

Posted on 02/01/2020 10:42:18 AM PST 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.

It is impossible to hijack the Monthly Fiber Arts Thread. Knitting, crochet, quilting, weaving, general crafting - 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 Fiber Arts 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 Fiber Arts fans are welcomed any time!


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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All; Qiviut
A local group that crochets/knits for charity posted this yesterday - very cute lovies and the kids will love them. I have started two stuffed 'toys' (in crochet) & have finished neither - it appears that stuffed items and/or amigurumi are just not my 'thing', but I suspect I could manage one of these - just the head & the rest a small blanket.

If you go to the From The Heart Stitchers website, they have quite a few free patterns in both knit & crochet that make fine gifts for charity and even for your own use. Their knitted basic fingerless mitten pattern is the one I am using for my 'Mitten Madness' knitting binge.

Looks like one of the lovies is a Baby Yoda, which is all the rage these days and why not ... he's so stinkin' CUTE! :-)

61 posted on 02/09/2020 5:26:47 AM PST by Qiviut (President Trump: defies political gravity - MAGA!)
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To: Qiviut

Adorbs! Yes, Baby Yoda is quite the rage! :)


62 posted on 02/11/2020 7:14:58 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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63 posted on 02/11/2020 7:15:38 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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I've been involved with this 'Click for Babies' campaign for two years, now. It helps spread the word about the period of 'PURPLE' crying that newborns can have, and helps to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. Please help if you can! We donated 3,700 caps last year!

https://www.clickforbabies.org/index.php

64 posted on 02/11/2020 10:17:05 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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https://www.clickforbabies.org/index.php


65 posted on 02/11/2020 10:17:17 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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66 posted on 02/12/2020 6:22:17 PM PST by Qiviut (President Trump: defies political gravity - MAGA! Nasty Nan is a walking obscenity.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
I’ve been a Democrat for 20 years. Here’s what I experienced at Trump’s rally in New Hampshire.

Knitting comes in for a mention. :-)

67 posted on 02/13/2020 3:18:23 AM PST by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: Qiviut

Me, too! :)

Just got a new booklet with a dozen or so patterns for using ‘Scarfie’ yarn. There’s a shawl/shrug that has caught my eye.

So, only THEY can tell me what to do!

Cashed in my $25 gift card on yarn at Wisconsin Craft Mart, yesterday. Yay! And I was gravely disappointed that the St. Vincent Yarn Sale is only at a location too far away from me to make it worth my while. Boo! I guess it’s become so popular that they’ve been asked to move it to various locations. Makes sense, but no fun for me! :(

I’m going to go pout and crochet, today, LOL!


68 posted on 02/13/2020 7:26:17 AM PST 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 made some crochet fingerless mittens last night after doing nothing but knitted ones for a month & a half. Someone in the family asked for a knitted hat to wear hunting - I had leftover yarn after the hat so I knitted him matching mittens; however his crocheted “lucky mitts” (first thing he packs when off on a trip) were made in 2013, so I made another pair in a camo yarn that goes with the hat.

It was nice to crochet - doesn’t bother my hand(s). The knitting is getting better/more comfortable, but crochet is still #1, IMO.

Got a pic of my relative’s baby on the blanket I sent her last week (the antique white that looks light yellow one). I love getting pics of babies with the blankets I’ve made for them - it’s a great reward!

BTW, I made a gorgeous scarf with “Scarfie” in royal blue & black ... the colors in Scarfie are really “rich”. Your project should be gorgeous.


69 posted on 02/13/2020 8:41:41 AM PST by Qiviut (President Trump: defies political gravity - MAGA! Nasty Nan is a walking obscenity.)
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'Ruana' 4 balls of 'Scarfie.' I'm going to look for either a medium green or another 'fall' color. I look best in those shades. I'll wear it with jeans and a simple, solid tunic-type top.

https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Scarfie-Crochet-Leisure-75586/dp/1464756724

70 posted on 02/13/2020 9:50:45 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Scarfie-Crochet-Leisure-75586/dp/1464756724


71 posted on 02/13/2020 9:51:03 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Qiviut; All
If I ever win the lotto,, THIS is going to happen:

How to Raise Your Own Alpacas on the Homestead

Some good looking alpacas in the pic at the link sporting some heavy coats .... aaahhhh ... FIBER!!

Currently working on a hat/mitten set in 100% Alpaca yarn. It's really soft & very warm.

72 posted on 02/13/2020 9:52:43 AM PST by Qiviut (President Trump: defies political gravity - MAGA! Nasty Nan is a walking obscenity.)
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To: mewzilla

Good read. But, I still don’t completely trust her, LOL!

Actually, there is no doubt in my Military Mind that President Trump HAS turned ‘hearts and minds,’ moderate Dems can’t speak out either, for fear of being ‘mobbed.’

I hope keeping America out of the hands of those citizens that want to tear Her down lasts long beyond his next term, but it’s an uphill battle with the Left that’s for sure. ;)


73 posted on 02/13/2020 9:57:59 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Qiviut

I spent a LOT of time with the wool ‘rovings’ when I was at Wisconsin Craft Mart, yesterday. To the point that someone asked me if I needed help, LOL!

I said, “Thank you! I’m getting all the ‘therapy’ I need right here!” :)

I’m considering Angora Rabbits for the same reason. But, that won’t happen until we get the new pole barn built so they have a safe place to live.


74 posted on 02/13/2020 10:02:53 AM PST 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 had rabbits in my early teens as pets, so I’m very fond of them. None were Angora, but the first one I had was cat litter trained, walked on a figure 8 cat harness, sat in my lap while I was doing homework - really great rabbit. At the moment, I can’t deal with pets, so I’m trying to talk my niece into getting some Angora rabbits for her little girls. They just got “Silkie” chickens ... they look & feel soft so I do consider Silkie chickens a step in the right direction, we just need to exchange some feathers for spinnable fur! :-)


75 posted on 02/13/2020 12:28:22 PM PST by Qiviut (President Trump: defies political gravity - MAGA! Nasty Nan is a walking obscenity.)
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To: finnsheep; dixjea; Jamestown1630; Bookwoman; Qiviut; BlissinNC; metmom; Mmogamer; Souled_Out; ...

76 posted on 02/14/2020 8:39:46 AM PST 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

AWE...how sweet, and the same back to you!!!


77 posted on 02/14/2020 8:43:48 AM PST by HarleyLady27 ( "The Force Awakens!!!"... "Let The Force be with YOU!!!"... Making America Great Again)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Realizing how much of my craft supply actually does come from China.

Bah.


78 posted on 02/14/2020 8:44:28 AM PST by Black Agnes
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All

The farm where I get my grass fed “stuff” (pastured chicken eggs, too) just had their first calf born - a little early, but it’s fine. The fields will be full of new life soon - plants AND baby animals! :-)

My niece used to foster lambs that were orphaned or the moms rejected them, for someone who went to our church & raised sheep. He knew which kids to approach, so the next thing my brother & his wife were hearing after a spring church service was “Mom, dad, can we PLEASE PLEASE take some lambs home?” My niece & SIL got sick one year (24 hour intestinal bug sort of thing) & my brother actually came home at lunch to bottle-feed lambs on his lunch break.

The first time my niece fostered lambs (she did it for several years), returning them to the flock was heart-wrenching. The lambs, of course, considered her their ‘mama’ & were standing at the fence crying for her, after they’d been put in the field with the other sheep - the lambs were totally uninterested in the sheep, they wanted ‘mama’. The lady who owned the sheep said “don’t worry, in an hour, they’ll be in with the flock”. What they found ‘worked’ (better for them than the lambs) - drop the lambs in the pasture with the other sheep, run for the car & speed away so they didn’t start crying along with the lambs! We all sort of miss those “lamb days”.


79 posted on 02/14/2020 9:39:38 AM PST by Qiviut (President Trump: defies political gravity - MAGA! Nasty Nan is a walking obscenity.)
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To: Black Agnes

That is disheartening, isn’t it? Even when you try to Shop Local, you’re not always safe!


80 posted on 02/14/2020 10:52:59 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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