Hobbies and Crafts

Sounds lovely Ann
Look forward to seeing pictures on the blog.

I'm struggling with art work at present. Lots of printing and dyeing going on but at the early stages at the moment.

Take care
Von

Anybody doing any craft work? I have just completed three scrap book pages of Grandson's wedding. And I have been knitting, something not done for several years but I felt I wanted to make something for the expected baby. Making a little sweater to fit a 3 month old in stripy wool, white, peach pale yellow and turquoise. Sounds strange but is quite attractive and suitable for boy or girl. New mum doesn't like white baby clothes!!! :-)

Thanks Ann will look into it x

They should use acid free covers for photos and any certificates etc of course. And acid free glue as well if they are using glue to stick things in. Anita's tacky glue is PVA and acid free, it is a white glue that dries clear. available from hobbycraft and probably the range and other craft shops.

I was thinking the same and maybe looking for acid free covers etc to try and keep it preserved I think they were thinking it would be ok in their Dads loft as there's not much in there but it will all need a careful think x

Sounds wonderful and what a find for future generations. Sounds as if they will need somewhere big to store all the boxes doesn't it. They will need to think about how to keep it all protected if it is in a loft or similar, away from mice and damp.

Hi Ann, my kids have started doing some scrap booking of their favourite photos etc to preserve their favourite memories.
They are also compiling a Family History treasure trove to be passed on to the next generation when it arrives. So far they have put in favourite photos and paintings and craft work they find particularly precious as well as their baby clothes and blankets, scan photos dated and labelled, a few toys of the time all labelled and wrapped in soft tissue paper. They also have their great grandmothers bible in which they intend to paste in their favourite photo of her and add all the children born from her forwards as well as all marriages and deaths and to go with this photos to correspond. The girls are working on decorating the trove and include poems they will write (and get me to write). They plan then to open it on the birth of each new life and add things and information to keep it going so far the trove is the size of 3 stacked shoe boxes - I think they may need a bigger box but I like the idea x

Crafters have been quiet haven't they?

I have been finishing off a bunch of cards for Grandson's fiancee's Mum to sell in aid of her marathon charity. And also a few more for the home if they have managed to sell the first lot. Trouble is my link for that one is in hospital I think having his knee done. (these old men are always having bits replaced, must be the golf).

I was surprised when away as the Cancer research UK shop we went into had charity cards for sale yet I have been unable to see them in the Gloucester shop. Shall have to have another look.

Interesting thought, the metal plates Jean, I hate the way the usual ones bend. I do also get more back ache after doing a prolonged craft session. Didn't have it when away either. :-( :-(

Just been to a garden centre and bought some pansies which need to go in so no card making this afternoon.

I was watching youtube crafts, and noticed that the cheery Lynn guy was using metal plates instead of the usual plastic ones, I know they can be bought on e-bay just wondered if they could be used on all machines or if they would still bend like the usual ones,....I am suffering with back ache at the moment never bothered me before so not doing as much crafting, wondering if I need a new mattress, or another seating arrangement in my craft room,
managed to put a craft table at the side of the drawers in the c/room so now my cutting machines are all at hand much easier now I can cut when i want something quick, it was hard work having to move lots of stuff so I could drag a machine out to use.... much happier now.....I treated myself to a set of Grand /C dies wont be doing that to often the prices are a bit too high for me....Early Mothers day this year caught me out, so managed to do a few , and also some Easter cards, why does time go so quickly when we get older
:-S.....how is eberyone getting on with their various crafts, not heard from many lately, so come on spill the bean,s any new tips also? have good week crafters :-D :-D

Love Jean xx

Hi Von, we got home at 1pm today and the video was waiting for me, thank you, when I have studied it I will send it back to you. Hopefully it will teach me to do more than scrabble the stitches together Lol!!!

Ann
DVD is on it's way
Enjoy
Take care
Von

Hi
Hope you are all busy crafting. ;-) ;-)

I've just been doing some hand quilting and find that I really could do with a magnifying glass to see properly.
Does anyone use one and if so which one would you recommend?
Take care
Von

Bought a big bagful of white die cut shapes off e-bay all sorts in and that was one of them, I have just had a look at Hobbycraft , but darent order anything else until the next visa comes in and I pay what I owe....lol.... ;-) ;-)
but like the look of them so most likley will get a couple......

Hobbycraft and Hobbycraft on line Jean, there are loads. Where did you get yours then?

Ann, I have just sent you some pics and one of them has tattered lace on it, didnt know it was that until I saw a picture on her blog, but I have no idea were you get them from.... also just bought some new of S/W diecuts like the lattice one , lots of different shapes cant wait to see them....
love jean xx

Anyone seen the new Stephanie Weightman tattered lace dies. Expensive but very pretty.

Island a bit early to be talking about making anything, just practice squares at the moment, just want to learn something new, although I am at the stage of wondering why :-D hello Julia.

Island hopefully my moving days are over. :-D :-D :-D

Here's another tip for knitters and crocheters (is that a real word?)

When moving home divide your yarn stash into small plastic bags and use them to fill any spaces in packing boxes.
Remember to put some aside for the inevitable hooky moments though :-D

Hi Julia, where did you spring from? LOL

I had to take a phone call halfway through typing my post!

What are you making Ann? or are you just doing some practice squares or rounds?
It's amazing how quickly crochet works up, I prefer it to knitting in that respect - also, my hands prefer the hook as I tend to get cramp with needles.