Covid Creativity

[bababear_50]

I'm going to scan Michael's and look for some ideas for a new winter craft.
There is some great stuff posted here too.
This year I want to have the supplies on hand.

https://www.allfreeholidaycrafts.com/Winter-Ideas
Hugs
Mel

 

[Donald - my hero]

This was the be the last few days of the stupid tent for Guelph's Len's Mill store and they were having a 20% off everything sale but then the rain started .... So they've closed the tent and have put up a coupon that's good at ALL of the stores for 15% off fabric and notions. Not sure if it will stack on top of the other current flyer offers but I thought I'd share in case anyone wants to take advantage. We'll be doing a Saturday run!

Len's Coupon for 15% off Fabric & Notions Valid Sept 22nd - 25th

Here's a screen shot of the coupon if you'd rather -- either print or show on your phone

 

[Disney_Alli]

I have always wanted to knit a sweater with a circular yoke so I could take one of these cool photos. Well a local dyer was looking for a rush sample knitter and I volunteered. It’s a kids size 6 and I have to give it back when it’s knit but she’s letting me keep the pattern and giving me a credit for an amount equivalent to the yarn used in her shop. I can’t wait!

 

[ottawamom]

Each row must take a while to complete. Enjoy your shopping trip when you are done!

 

[juniorbugman]

I went to the Dollarama store in Ajax today and lookie what I found? Mickey Tea Towels. Pair of 2 for $4.00 so I bought 2 different Mickey ones. They also had Minnie ones as well but I didn't buy any of those. I think they had 2 different kinds of those as well.
I am going to see if my sister can make them into stove towels. You know the ones where you cut the towel in half then crochet a top for them and then you hang them on your stove handle.
If we do make the stove towels I will share then but here is a picture of the tea towels.

 

[ottawamom]

I ran over to Dollarama after my walk this evening and picked up a couple of sets as well. Got the same large Mickey as you and a Minnie Mouse as well. Thanks for the shoppin tip.

 

[pigletto]

I finally have something to put in here ! My husbands friend has a wood shop and he goes to visit him there sometimes. He has been going often lately and it turns out he was making me something ! I’m so impressed ! I have zero idea where I will put it but I love it

 

[pigletto]

I finally have something to put in here ! My husbands friend has a wood shop and he goes to visit him there sometimes. He has been going often lately and it turns out he was making me something ! I’m so impressed ! I have zero idea where I will put it but I love it View attachment 608677

Oh and we are going to work on painting it together as a fun project !

 

[ottawamom]

Pics when you're finished please!

 

[Disney Addicted]

FINALLY finished the bag for my Dumbo-loving friend! I'm not happy with a few things, mainly the lining and how hard it was to get attached to the bag itself, if I make another one I'll figure out how to do it WITHOUT hand-sewing!!!!!
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Decided to make some key fobs simply because I don't have enough projects on the go
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Here's the completed set of my matchy-match, smile inducing items that are for ME

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The Dumbo Bag is gorgeous! What a fantastic job!

I never heard of Len's Mill Stores before. I just googled every location and I have to go through Toronto to get to any of them. I wish we had one east of Toronto.

 

[Disney_Alli]

Each row must take a while to complete. Enjoy your shopping trip when you are done!

In the end I knit it in about 5-6 full days of knitting. Boy were my hands sore but the dyer was very pleased with the sample. Debating making matching sweaters for my nephews for the youngest’s second birthday in February.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

In the end I knit it in about 5-6 full days of knitting. Boy were my hands sore but the dyer was very pleased with the sample. Debating making matching sweaters for my nephews for the youngest’s second birthday in February.

That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

Knitting is one thing on my bucket list I want to learn to do. One winter I hope to find someone to help teach me. I know there are lots of youtube videos I could watch...but learning from someone is way more fun!!!

 

[marchingstar]

I finally have something to put in here ! My husbands friend has a wood shop and he goes to visit him there sometimes. He has been going often lately and it turns out he was making me something ! I’m so impressed ! I have zero idea where I will put it but I love it View attachment 608677

This is so cool!

 

[ottawamom]

I received an email from a crocheting newletter the other day and decided to give crocheting another go. Up until now my crocheting experience has been limited to granny squares. There was a pattern for a simple slouch hat that I decided to give a try.

1st attempt, used yarn I had at home. Yarn was correct type but a tad too thick so the hat was stiff. I thought it was my tension at first so I ripped it out and started over. 2nd attempt a bit better but still too stiff for what I wanted.

Off I go to Michaels to get some new yarn. 3rd attempt much better results. Everyone is now going to get one of these hats this Christmas. The pattern is easy to remember so one can watch tv and crochet at the same time.

The online pattern linked to a YouTube video which helped me get through a few new (to me) techniques.

If you think you might like to give crocheting a try I can PM you the link to the site. There's lots of different things to crochet.

 

[Donald - my hero]

the nights are getting chilly and I realized that I tossed my favourite flannel nightie (actually became rags, I don't just toss stuff like that!) So time to turn the fabric I bought mid July into a new one and Mocha thought she'd help



told her to move so she did

 

[PollyannaMom]

My tortie likes to "help" with projects too! - Must be in the genes.

 

[Disney_Alli]

Proof I’m crazy? Maybe

I’m knitting another sample for the dyer a size larger. Two days of knitting have got me the full yoke - now I just need a body and sleeves lol!

 

[ottawamom]

That's some very precise knitting. A lot of careful counting. You do beautiful work.

 

[Disney_Alli]

That's some very precise knitting. A lot of careful counting. You do beautiful work.

thank you it’s a lovely little pattern. I’m thinking I might make two for my nephews when the youngest turns two in February.

 

[Disney Addicted]

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Proof I’m crazy? Maybe

I’m knitting another sample for the dyer a size larger. Two days of knitting have got me the full yoke - now I just need a body and sleeves lol!

I love the colors!