Hey, welcome to the group! It's always great when new people come join in and share their crafts with us :D
That's awesome that you were able to find another way to crochet that works better for you. You're right that a lot of crafts are hard on the body. I've started pin-basting quilts on table-tops -- so much easier than crawling around on the floor with a bunch of pins -- but quilting itself can be taxing too, pushing and pulling all that weight! If you still like sewing, there are lots of little projects out there that you might be able to work on - I kind of like doing the little things like zipper pouches and that sort of thing.
That dishcloth square with the x through it is pretty neat. Very nice. Your crochet will improve quickly, the more of it you do, I'm sure, and that bit of almost afghan that you're going to convert into a square is lovely! If you hadn't pointed out the edges, I bet no one would even notice :D
I had tried many times before to hold the hook right, but never found a way that felt comfortable, so I always converted to the pencil way that hurt. Eventually I gave up. It was funny when I was watching Calypsobard's video where her friend showed her crocheting, I yelled out loud, stopped the video and dug out the afghan turned scarf and tried it. It worked. Surprised the heck out of my husband, but it worked. LOL
I was thinking of trying Jennifer's beginner patterns of paper piecing 5" blocks and doing wall hangings or small bags. The more I watch the more I missed it. I/m not going to jump in yet, I want to make sure I don't fall backwards and give in to depression again before I go spending money on building a fabric stash since I have none. Thank you so much for the idea :)
You're probably right that no one would notice, but we are always our own worst critics I guess. :)
Thanks again for the warm welcome, I appreciate it. :)
The cross stitch sampler is beautiful. I've dabbled in cross stitch some but haven't done anything as nice as that. Maybe I didn't catch you saying - is it on linen?
I hear you about depression and disabilities limiting craftwork. It looks like you're getting back into it and finding new ways to do things, so that's great.
The Quaker is on 28ct Jobelen, an evenweave fabric similar to linen. I try to do most of my stuff on the 28ct over 2 because partial stitches are so much easier than on aida.
I am trying real hard to fight back on the depression. It is hard because living in constant pain is not fun, but I'm trying hard. So far so good, my enjoyment in crafting has returned and it feels good. Thank you for your understanding and well wishes, I do appreciate it! :)
Welcome to the community!!! Always nice to see a new crafter join in the fun!
I'm so sorry you can't quilt anymore, but I hope you'll give smaller projects a try again at some time. We have quite a few small project makers around here, and they make some rather beautiful things.
I enjoy crocheting, I'm just kind of an ADD crafter. Once I finish one project of one kind, I need to do a different type of project or I get bored. I've found that the Peaches and Cream yarn is much better once washed. It is quite rough right off the bat. It makes excellent dish clothes and scrubbers though. Glad you found the I Love This Cotton though that you like.
My mother cross stitches and tried to teach me how at one point in time. This didn't work out well, I just don't have the patience for it, but really am amazed at people who do. I find it beautiful, and your Quaker looks wonderful. Can't wait to see the progress!
I hope to give smaller projects a try soon. I will be making a small night gown and a pillow for my niece. The pillow will have a cross stitch for the center of it of Harmony, one of the Care Bears. If I can do that without too much trouble, the I may start building a small fabric stash and learning paper peicing with Jennifer's beginner patterns and tutorial.
I can understand the ADD crafting. A lot of creative people I know are like that. I think it's great because it allows you to do many different kinds of things, rather than the same thing over and over.
Thanks for the hint about washing the Peaches and Cream. :)
Cross stitching does take patience as a larger piece can take a long time. I tend to expect it to take less time than it does and am surprised when it takes longer. LOL Hopefully I will have progress to show next week.
Welcome, welcome! I'm so glad you've decided to post a video and join the group. :)
I'm sorry you aren't able to quilt anymore. Perhaps you could make quilt tops, get a friend or your son to baste them haha, and then hand quilt them?
Your crochet work is really lovely and it's great you were able to find a way to continue doing what you enjoy. You pointed out mistakes in your projects, but quite honestly I wouldn't have noticed them!
Crafting is my sanity lol and it's exactly what has pulled me out of depression many times. I'm glad you've found a desire to create again and I hope you're feeling better.
Your stitching and crochet is plenty to share and I'm looking forward to see more videos from you!
**Pictures her son crawling around pinning/basting a quilt top with his workboots on and bursts out laughing** Ohman..hahahahaha...the thing is..he would try if I asked him to. He is always willing to help me. Thanks for the amusing mental image :)
Thank you for the compliments, I appreciate it! I think everyone can point out the mistakes they make in stuff they create because we all seem to do it. The one point on a block that didn't line up, the edge that wasn't even, the stitch in the wrong spot...we don't seem to be able to help it.
Creating was a way to distract myself from the constant pain, so it had been one of my ways of dealing with it also. I'm glad that your crafting has helped you out of depression, that is great! I hope you never have to deal with depression again, it is not an easy or fun thing to deal with.
Thank you, here's hoping I have progress to share next week. :)
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That's awesome that you were able to find another way to crochet that works better for you. You're right that a lot of crafts are hard on the body. I've started pin-basting quilts on table-tops -- so much easier than crawling around on the floor with a bunch of pins -- but quilting itself can be taxing too, pushing and pulling all that weight! If you still like sewing, there are lots of little projects out there that you might be able to work on - I kind of like doing the little things like zipper pouches and that sort of thing.
That dishcloth square with the x through it is pretty neat. Very nice. Your crochet will improve quickly, the more of it you do, I'm sure, and that bit of almost afghan that you're going to convert into a square is lovely! If you hadn't pointed out the edges, I bet no one would even notice :D
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I had tried many times before to hold the hook right, but never found a way that felt comfortable, so I always converted to the pencil way that hurt. Eventually I gave up. It was funny when I was watching Calypsobard's video where her friend showed her crocheting, I yelled out loud, stopped the video and dug out the afghan turned scarf and tried it. It worked. Surprised the heck out of my husband, but it worked. LOL
I was thinking of trying Jennifer's beginner patterns of paper piecing 5" blocks and doing wall hangings or small bags. The more I watch the more I missed it. I/m not going to jump in yet, I want to make sure I don't fall backwards and give in to depression again before I go spending money on building a fabric stash since I have none. Thank you so much for the idea :)
You're probably right that no one would notice, but we are always our own worst critics I guess. :)
Thanks again for the warm welcome, I appreciate it. :)
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The cross stitch sampler is beautiful. I've dabbled in cross stitch some but haven't done anything as nice as that. Maybe I didn't catch you saying - is it on linen?
I hear you about depression and disabilities limiting craftwork. It looks like you're getting back into it and finding new ways to do things, so that's great.
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The Quaker is on 28ct Jobelen, an evenweave fabric similar to linen. I try to do most of my stuff on the 28ct over 2 because partial stitches are so much easier than on aida.
I am trying real hard to fight back on the depression. It is hard because living in constant pain is not fun, but I'm trying hard. So far so good, my enjoyment in crafting has returned and it feels good. Thank you for your understanding and well wishes, I do appreciate it! :)
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I'm so sorry you can't quilt anymore, but I hope you'll give smaller projects a try again at some time. We have quite a few small project makers around here, and they make some rather beautiful things.
I enjoy crocheting, I'm just kind of an ADD crafter. Once I finish one project of one kind, I need to do a different type of project or I get bored. I've found that the Peaches and Cream yarn is much better once washed. It is quite rough right off the bat. It makes excellent dish clothes and scrubbers though. Glad you found the I Love This Cotton though that you like.
My mother cross stitches and tried to teach me how at one point in time. This didn't work out well, I just don't have the patience for it, but really am amazed at people who do. I find it beautiful, and your Quaker looks wonderful. Can't wait to see the progress!
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I hope to give smaller projects a try soon. I will be making a small night gown and a pillow for my niece. The pillow will have a cross stitch for the center of it of Harmony, one of the Care Bears. If I can do that without too much trouble, the I may start building a small fabric stash and learning paper peicing with Jennifer's beginner patterns and tutorial.
I can understand the ADD crafting. A lot of creative people I know are like that. I think it's great because it allows you to do many different kinds of things, rather than the same thing over and over.
Thanks for the hint about washing the Peaches and Cream. :)
Cross stitching does take patience as a larger piece can take a long time. I tend to expect it to take less time than it does and am surprised when it takes longer. LOL Hopefully I will have progress to show next week.
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I'm sorry you aren't able to quilt anymore. Perhaps you could make quilt tops, get a friend or your son to baste them haha, and then hand quilt them?
Your crochet work is really lovely and it's great you were able to find a way to continue doing what you enjoy. You pointed out mistakes in your projects, but quite honestly I wouldn't have noticed them!
Crafting is my sanity lol and it's exactly what has pulled me out of depression many times. I'm glad you've found a desire to create again and I hope you're feeling better.
Your stitching and crochet is plenty to share and I'm looking forward to see more videos from you!
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**Pictures her son crawling around pinning/basting a quilt top with his workboots on and bursts out laughing** Ohman..hahahahaha...the thing is..he would try if I asked him to. He is always willing to help me. Thanks for the amusing mental image :)
Thank you for the compliments, I appreciate it! I think everyone can point out the mistakes they make in stuff they create because we all seem to do it. The one point on a block that didn't line up, the edge that wasn't even, the stitch in the wrong spot...we don't seem to be able to help it.
Creating was a way to distract myself from the constant pain, so it had been one of my ways of dealing with it also. I'm glad that your crafting has helped you out of depression, that is great! I hope you never have to deal with depression again, it is not an easy or fun thing to deal with.
Thank you, here's hoping I have progress to share next week. :)
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