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Monthly Fiber Arts Thread - April 1-30, 2021
April 1, 2021 | Diana in Wisconsin

Posted on 04/01/2021 6:06:54 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.

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!


TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: crochet; hobbies; knit; sew
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To: Albion Wilde

I go the safety pin route about half of the time, and large hand basting stitches other times. I’ll have to check out that spray you mention. Thanks for the tip!

I’m considering taking some of the tops, batts, and backings to a long arm quilter just to baste nice and tight.


21 posted on 04/01/2021 7:35:58 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("if I perish, I perish." Esther 4:16)
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To: MayflowerMadam

Here’s a link:

https://www.joann.com/search?q=quilt+spray+glue&lang=default


22 posted on 04/01/2021 7:41:50 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("One steps out with actresses, one doesn't marry them."—Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh)
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To: Albion Wilde

Southern Living - it’s been years since a yummy recipe was seen in SL. Those seen before the subscription ran dry were
certainly not worth the time and effort to cut/copy/paste for future attempts. Frozen chicken tenders, “blah blah blah”. Perhaps the stay at home cooks were too tired at the end of the work day, commuting to/from were unable to prepare a meal from scratch. Whatever, their recipes seemed to be lacking that special touch (JMHO)

Seldom pick up a needle and thread, needles and yarn. Mother quilted; her sister knitted and crocheted. My sister does needlepoint. None of this holds any interest here. However embroidery hoops have always held a fascination.
:-)


23 posted on 04/01/2021 7:42:16 PM PDT by V K Lee (Resist, we will! Remember, we must!)
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To: Albion Wilde

A good selection. Thank you.


24 posted on 04/02/2021 4:35:15 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("if I perish, I perish." Esther 4:16)
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To: V K Lee

I subscribe to Southern Living now and then when they offer the senior discount. At the end of 2019 when there had been race riots all over the country, they did their annual “white cake cover.” Apparently they have been doing a white cake.” on the cover of the Christmas issue for 25 years, but I was not fully aware of it. The issue arrived in the mail with a big white-frosted cake with magnolias on top, and a caption that said, right on the cover, “Our Most Southern White Cake Ever (It’s Chocolate on the inside!)” I almost spit my coffee. My mail deliverer is black. I cringed.


25 posted on 04/02/2021 8:29:10 AM PDT by Albion Wilde ("One steps out with actresses, one doesn't marry them."—Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All
Just finished ..... whew! The person getting this piece might even have it for Easter - since it's a prayer shawl, it would be nice for her to have it this weekend.

GREAT pattern, IMO. Works up nicely & actually met my 'expectations', which many patterns do not. I did make some minor changes such as adding a shell to get gauge width (multiples for this given in pattern) and I added a dc on the end of each row for both the shawl & pockets so my first stitch every row wasn't a BPdc (in particular) or FPdc. I hate post stitches, but the post stitches did work into a nice border/pockets. An added bonus (for me) to adding that extra 'dc' - the edges had a bit of a decorative 'scallop' border on the outside edge of the post stitch border - this blends with the shells.

Here's the link to the pattern:

Wave After Wave Pocket Shawl

One more thing - I had 6 skeins of Wool Ease (color: Fishermen) left over from a wedding afghan I made. I'd been saving the yarn for something special when this project came up. The project called for 5 skeins, but I always end up using more yarn .... I used almost all 6 skeins, so this worked out perfectly & makes the project doubly satisfying!

26 posted on 04/02/2021 9:02:14 AM PDT by Qiviut (2020 Election steal result: We are beginning our "40 years of wandering in the Wilderness".)
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To: Albion Wilde

The garden photos are still up to par even though their recipes might have lost their appeal. LOL at their white Cake. Speaking of chocolate, do you remember the famous Tunnel of Fudge cake from years ago? For a time it was THE
fav of many. Magnolias - so fragrant but the tree is very temperamental. Have yet to yearn for or acquire. For fragrance, and little upkeep Elaeagnus works for me. The fragrance becomes apparent in fall. Magnificent!


27 posted on 04/02/2021 11:17:13 AM PDT by V K Lee (Resist, we will! Remember, we must!)
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To: V K Lee

It seems there is a vacuum to be filled with a good, domestic, family and home centered women’s magazine.

Perhaps we are in too much of a digital age.


28 posted on 04/02/2021 1:45:48 PM PDT by Persevero (I am afraid propriety has been set at naught. - Jane Austen )
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To: Qiviut
Lovely to see a complete project. This month I'd like to share my baby socks: I like to use yarn ends and small amounts of donated/free yard to make baby socks. I don't expect babies to wear socks and shoes! These socks work as booties, really. I have made several pair. I call them "diaper pin baby socks" because I use a diaper pin as a stitchholder and a measuring tool. Great use of small amounts of yarn, very satisfying.
29 posted on 04/02/2021 1:58:12 PM PDT by Persevero (I am afraid propriety has been set at naught. - Jane Austen )
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To: Qiviut

That is SO Gorgeous! You never disappoint! :)


30 posted on 04/02/2021 5:55:32 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Persevero

Adorable!

I spent the winter stash-busting by crocheting 7” squares for afghans for ‘Warm Up America.’ I send in the squares, someone else pieces them all together. :)

Crocheted baby socks are NOW on my to-do list for next fall and winter. ;)


31 posted on 04/02/2021 6:11:33 PM 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

Our post apocalyptic skills will keep the babies’ feet warm anyway!


32 posted on 04/02/2021 6:38:15 PM PDT by Persevero (I am afraid propriety has been set at naught. - Jane Austen )
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To: V K Lee

You have been a long-time reader! The Tunnel of Fudge was from the 60s, according to this article (it’s number 5 — scroll down):

https://www.southernliving.com/desserts/cakes/popular-cakes-by-year?slide=475daf38-fdef-4601-82b0-da754b1b1a2e#475daf38-fdef-4601-82b0-da754b1b1a2e

If you need the recipe, it was a Pillsbury competition winner and still is posted online by Pillsbury:

https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/tunnel-of-fudge-cake/8d3b4927-2f71-41a3-9dab-7750f045f252:


33 posted on 04/02/2021 8:15:02 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("One steps out with actresses, one doesn't marry them."—Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh)
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To: Albion Wilde

Thanks for the link, AW. LOL - Bundt Cakes. When the words are heard can’t help but remember the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and the character played by Lainie Kazan. The astonishment of a cake with a hole in the middle. The specialty of the era coming from this personal kitchen was the Rum Cake. Every Christmas this was requested and made again, again, and again.

Half Price Books had a few outlets in the Dallas area. My sister and I would meet and spend the afternoon in the store going through their cookbook section. We found some outstanding Southern Living annual cook hooks. One Christmas made their version of Sweet Potato Pecan Praline Souffle. SMACK SMACK. A hit with all and not a bite left on the plates.

Now if only a recipe for lemon chiffon pie would suddenly appear. Actually any chiffon pie would do, not having had a slice in years. They were so good, chilled and eaten in the heat of the summer.


34 posted on 04/02/2021 9:34:23 PM PDT by V K Lee (Resist, we will! Remember, we must!)
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To: V K Lee

There’s an orange chiffon cake from 1948 in that same SL article —the first one (Tunnel is 5th). Maybe you could adapt it. Or — check Martha Stewart. Sounds like something she would do.


35 posted on 04/02/2021 9:39:22 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("One steps out with actresses, one doesn't marry them."—Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Click on picture to link back to Monthly Fiber Arts Thread March 1-31, 2021!

Poof! Sorry, linked image has been removed


36 posted on 11/09/2021 6:16:13 AM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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