Posted on 05/03/2023 5:47:09 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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Pretty!
I’m tempted to take up cross-stitch again...
That kitty looks just like one of mine, and is something he would absolutely do!
Here's her bowl she won a $250 award for. 
And this is a game table and stools she made for a lady. Her instructor fussed about her using her spare time to do a commission piece and she asked why it was acceptable to work an outside job as a burger flipper but not to make a piece of furniture for pay. 
Thanks for taking the time to re-post!
Such talent! She’s on the right track. It’s wonderful when your passion, skills and a paycheck all fall together. :)
Just ran across this, a free download crochet pattern. For any Shaun the Sheep fans...
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shaun-the-sheep-plushie
The designer did a great job!
I am in love with anything ‘Outlander’ ... book series, TV series, and especially the knit (and crochet) items on the “Handy Little Me” website.
Louise Bollanos (the designer) had a post the other day about dressing like your favorite Outlander character. Ok, so I’m ‘in love’, but not to the point of dressing up, other than the fingerless mittens, arm warmers & shawls I love so much. Louise has great knit/crochet patterns - easy to follow, at least I haven’t had an issues with them.
The post has links to knit/crochet items in the Outlander style AND she also has links to sewing patterns for clothing. Here’s the article link:
How To Dress Like Your Favorite Outlander Character
https://www.handylittleme.com/how-to-dress-like-your-favorite-outlander-character/
I have a bowl cozy that someone at church made - she sews them. I use it ALL the time. Since I don’t sew (inherited my aunt’s very ‘fancy’ machine ... haven’t figured it out yet), I can now crochet some cozies with this pattern!
When the holidays come around, I’m always looking for good ideas to make for presents ... this cozy fits the bill.
Quick Microwave Bowl Cozy Crochet Pattern
https://fosbasdesigns.com/quick-microwave-bowl-cozy-crochet-pattern/
Thank you! Just tonight I was taking something from the micro and NEEDED hot pads to even hold it. This is perfect! :)
It would be GORGEOUS coupled with a ‘found’ hand-crafted bowl as a gift.
*Wheels Turning* LOL! ;)
It would be GORGEOUS coupled with a ‘found’ hand-crafted bowl as a gift.
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What a great idea!! I’ll have to keep an eye out for bowls!
I have a lot of cotton yarn in my stash ... looking for small items that I can price inexpensively to make from stash yarn for the Fall yard sale & I think the cozies would work. I sold all the potholders on my table last fall - only had a couple. Some guy bought them for his wife. The cozies are just SO practical .... I could display them with a bowl or two so folks get the idea.
There’s a local fundraiser for what, I forget - but local potters donate hand-crafted soup bowls.
You buy the bowl and get a ‘free’ Soup & Artisan Bread lunch for your purchase/donation.
Neat concept.
Now I’m hungry for soup! It’s going to rain all day, so maybe I’ll whip up a pot. :)
Some interesting design I’ve not seen before in this post:
20 Free Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
https://www.handylittleme.com/free-crochet-dishcloth-patterns/
Lacy Farmhouse-Style Plastic Bag Saver - Free Crochet Pattern
https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2023/05/lacy-farmhouse-bag-saver-holder-free-crochet-pattern.html
This is a Kirsten Holloway design .... her stuff is always really pretty .... even plastic bag savers!
If your state no longer allows plastic bags, she has a “Water Bottle Modification” at the end of the pattern.
I like that ‘Linen Stitch’ and use that a lot. Also called ‘Moss Stitch’ and a few other things...that’s the stitch on the washcloths I sent you.
That ‘Chevron Stitch’ looks fun - haven’t done one of those in a long time. :)
Hobby Lobby, Michael's and Joanne all need to step up their game!
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