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aklap
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Back to the top for some our newer members that also appear to be talented. 
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mom2cassie
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If it has to do with wool (or alpaca, or silk, or any other natural fiber) I either do it or aspire to one day do it! LOL I like to spin, dye, and knit. I do occasionally do a little crochet (VERY little, I'm not so good at crochet...  ). I even dabble in needle felting -- mostly just animals and birds. And I am jealous of Steph for learning to weave! One of these days I will find the time, money and space to get a loom.
I love to knit socks, like Colleen. That's usually my "take along" project. And I do lots of kids stuff for my daughter. I cloth diapered (amusingly enough, I frequented boards where CD had a WHOLE other meaning! LOL) so I knit most of my daughters soakers, skirties, shorties and pants. Now that she's no longer in woolies for CD'ing, I knit her mostly sweaters, ponchos, and right now, I'm working on a log cabin blanket in rainbow colors that she picked out! While I never seem to get around to making an adult sweater, I've made several shawls and stoles. Ironically, none for me! Seems to be a common theme for many knitters. I have tons of photos here , but here are my three favorite projects:
Handspun Shawl for my daughter:
Handspun Icarus Shawl:
Mom's 60th bday Print o' the Wave stole in Seasilk:
TFL!
Oh, and as I'm sure you already guessed, I like to cook too!
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ostrich
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Location: Nebraska
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| mom2cassie wrote: | Handspun Icarus Shawl:
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This is gorgeous!! Just like fall leaves! Soooooo very pretty. Do I want to know what CD stands for when it comes to cloth diapers?
As of this year I've gotten into Asian ball-jointed dolls. (Ignore the horrible picture.) Think of them like model car kits: it's up to you to put them together and paint/customize them. That includes painting their faces/bodies, finding clothing and hair, etc. Right now I consider myself better at painting than sewing. I've always been pretty artsy, but my mom was the sewer of the family. I can make basic things like shirts and pants. I also enjoy using them to help my abysmal photography skills. My collection is growing, including a limited edition I should receive after Christmas *fingers crossed*. I've had several characters in mind (including my avatar, Ostrich) for years. It's really rewarding to see them come together in physical form.
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celiacmaine-iac
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Oh my goodness M2C! Your work is beautiful! Can I ask where you got the pattern for the Print 'o the Wave stole? That might just convince me to pick up my knitting needles again.
Have you tried the new method for knitting 2 socks at one time? I have to figure that out, because I can't tell you how many single socks I've knit.
| M2C wrote: | | I've made several shawls and stoles. Ironically, none for me! Seems to be a common theme for many knitters. |
Not just with knitters. My best friend was visiting one night, and was roaming around the house. I asked her what she was looking for, and she said she couldn't believe that with all the quilts I've made that she couldn't find one... Probably because I've given most of them away.
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aklap
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| celiacmaine-iac wrote: | | My best friend was visiting one night, and was roaming around the house. I asked her what she was looking for, and she said she couldn't believe that with all the quilts I've made that she couldn't find one... Probably because I've given most of them away. |
People say that about our house. "Gosh, you guys must have some really cool stained glass pieces in your house". Ummm, no - we have some pieces, but they're usually sold, or given away as gifts.
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mom2cassie
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Thanks so much for the complements! I especially love doing handspun garments b/c it's just so much fun to start with a ball of fluff and end up with a wearable garment by the end. Who knows, one of these days I will actually make something for myself
And yes, I know it is a problem for almost anyone who is a crafter! In my case, part of the problem is also that I so want to make things for other people -- show them how much I love them, see that grin on their face when they see the results -- that I never have time to make anything for myself.
Finally, the Print o' the Wave -- it is a Eunny Jang design I love that pattern -- heck, I love most of her designs. When I finally get around to making a stole for myself, it will probably be this pattern. The pattern is easier than it appears. Plus, the pattern is free! You can find it here: http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2005/12/print_o_the_wave_stole.html I only did two modifications to the pattern for that stole. First, I used fingering weight yarn instead of gossamer -- specifically Handmaiden Sea Silk. So it took a bit more yardage than listed in the pattern (around 850 meters). Also, the way the pattern is written, you do two "halves" in the center, sew them together then do the border. That way the front is symetrical. But I didn't like the look of the seam in the picture, and I wasn't as worried about the symmetrical front. So I just knit one large rectangle (which has the added benefit of being easier too. I kind of dreaded the thought of doing kitchener on lace! LOL), then did the border as normal...
thanks again all!
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mom2cassie
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| celiacmaine-iac wrote: |
Have you tried the new method for knitting 2 socks at one time? I have to figure that out, because I can't tell you how many single socks I've knit.
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I've never done knitting two socks at one time, mainly b/c I like it as a "transportable" project. Something I can keep in my bag and work on when I'm waiting at a doctors office, etc. But I have done longies (kids pants) that way. As long as you are used to working with 2 circulars, I think it is an awesome way to go. You don't really notice much of a difference. And it does a wonderful job of making sure they end up the same.
Honestly, I should at least try it. I'm not as bad about getting 2 socks as I am getting 2 MATCHING socks. Since I do them over a longer period of time and on the road, I'm not very good about noting any changes I've made to the pattern as I go! Also, I usually prefer DPN's for socks so I've been resistant to trying it. But I got one of Cat Bordhi's books a while back, so it seems appropriate that I should finally get around to doing it with one of her patterns!
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rpf1007
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[quote="celiacmaine-iac"]
Have you tried the new method for knitting 2 socks at one time? I have to figure that out, because I can't tell you how many single socks I've knit.
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I actually took a class on how to do that- I thought it would be great to be able to not guestimate how much wool to save for the second sock. I'm at work now- but I can look for the pattern when I get home. There was also I book that I got that does socks two-at-a time. We did them on two circular needles held parallel to each other. It was a little confusing to get started, but once you were going, it was really easy. Plus it is so nice once you are finished- to not have to knit the other sock! Having said all this I still usually knit them one at a time. I should definitely try it again.
Lea- your shawls are beautiful!
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aklap
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Wow Lea - very nice work!
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Fidissimus
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mom2cassie your knitting is gorgeous! I wish I could knit but alas my brain doesn't get it. Crochet on the other hand is more my speed. Your shall reminded me of a scarf I made for myself about a month ago...
And since I'm posting yarny goodness... this was a baby blanket (about 4' across) that I made for my DH's cousin who had a baby boy earlier this year.
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Flygal
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What a great topic! I'm and quilter and knitter, too. Today I got together with 3 of my friends to "play". We are forming a fabric art group. We plan to play with dye, paint, foil, ink, and any other funky media we can think of. I bought a lot of silk when I was in China a few years ago, and it's been just sitting. Now I'm hoping to actually use it to make art.
I'm married to an artist, so he's helped me begin to really "see". I never thought I was creative, but my "right brain" has been tweaked.
I'll send pix when I make something good.
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aklap
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I also like to tinker in graphic arts and create logos. I also like to do website design too.
My Gluten-free Navigator website
GFAB website
Yup - even this guy
Our support group
A friend's support group logo
Our Stained Glass, Handmade Cards, Video production company logo
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