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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I make greeting cards. Pretty good at it to, even though I say so myself

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I make greeting cards. Pretty good at it to, even though I say so myself

I'm not very arty or creative. Hand made cards are lovely my friend made me a beautiful one when my son was born x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I make furniture for home

find it very relaxing

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

i make jewelry with beads lol quite enjoy it, its quite theraputic lol

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

I cross stitch.

I mainly do it for my own enjoyment, but occasionally do commissions. I do key rings, baby bibs, framed stuff, cushions etc.

Every so often I go through what I've done amd either sell it or donate it to charity shops.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good! "

I crochet too

but I make hats for premature babies!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Sewing - curtains and throws so far and several cross stitch, which I started years ago during a stint in hospital.

Curtains are pretty good. I've bought good quality woven roll end fabric and made all the curtains for our new home at a fraction of the price you'd pay in a shop

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My daughter got me a knit yourself a scarf set for Christmas. Three balls of wool, needles and instructions. I'm nearly onto my last ball of wool and loving it.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good!

I crochet too

but I make hats for premature babies!"

The friend who taught me is doing that as we speak. She's done quite a few. I want to do a huge granny square blanket for my sons bed then I might do some too.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"My daughter got me a knit yourself a scarf set for Christmas. Three balls of wool, needles and instructions. I'm nearly onto my last ball of wool and loving it."

When my mum found out about my crochet she decided to get some needles and wool to occupy herself in the evening when my dads at work x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good!

I crochet too

but I make hats for premature babies!

The friend who taught me is doing that as we speak. She's done quite a few. I want to do a huge granny square blanket for my sons bed then I might do some too."

Look for red hearts corner to corner blanket, it's absolutely addictive!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm knitting too! Making cuddly toys with the kids.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

I knit. Recently I've done a lot of teddy bears but I want to try entrelac soon.

Also getting into sewing.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I am a woodturner, have sold some pieces for 4 figure sums, so must be quite OK at it, but also had several disasters resulting in some of the most beautiful firewood in the street

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I am a woodturner, have sold some pieces for 4 figure sums, so must be quite OK at it, but also had several disasters resulting in some of the most beautiful firewood in the street

Terry or June ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Terry, June doesn't like being covered in dust so much

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By *empting Devil.Woman over a year ago

Sheffield

I bake and jam and preserve. Made most of my Christmas presents this year.

This year I intend to learn how to use my sewing machine properly instead of just switching it on and sewing in straight lines.

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman over a year ago

kinky land

I can but I do it so rare my hands seize up when I try

my grandad taught me

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By *ezebelWoman over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

I used to do a lot of dressmaking - always knocking up something on Sat afternoon to wear out that night, but I dont bother with it any more

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good! "

I'm an expert at making "Paper aeroplanes " ....minimum equipment required

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Knitting the most adorable bunnies with little pretty dresses. Also bunny egg cosies and knitted eggs, funky easter chicks for Easter mantle piece display. Found a really yummy crochet bed throw so will start that soon. Have a really good website for ideas and free patterns. Knitting is my guilty pleasure even though people laugh at me

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Knitting the most adorable bunnies with little pretty dresses. Also bunny egg cosies and knitted eggs, funky easter chicks for Easter mantle piece display. Found a really yummy crochet bed throw so will start that soon. Have a really good website for ideas and free patterns. Knitting is my guilty pleasure even though people laugh at me

What's the website? The bunnies sound good x

I'm going to make a stash of taggy squares soon as almost all if my friends are up the duff lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What's the website? The bunnies sound good x

I'm going to make a stash of taggy squares soon as almost all if my friends are up the duff lol"

Shall i message you the website as not sure if i can put on here?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good! "

I knit, cross stitch and crochet, I had made hats and scarves and blankets so far.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good! "

if you were closer I'd come round and lend a helping hand if you ever needed it!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The only thing I'm qualified to make is a mess.

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By *entaur_UKMan over a year ago

Cannock

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good! "

Could you knit me a thermal willy warmer please Misshottiebottie. We'll have to arrange a meet so you can get the exact measurements correct.

It gets very cold working on building sites this time of year and they just don't sell them anywhere in the shops.

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Although I've not done any for years, I used to like basketweaving. Also loved making anything with wood, but need a new chisel set as mine are totally fooked now

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good!

Could you knit me a thermal willy warmer please Misshottiebottie. We'll have to arrange a meet so you can get the exact measurements correct.

It gets very cold working on building sites this time of year and they just don't sell them anywhere in the shops.

I don't do knitting just crochet sorry! Would that do?? X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We sound more like the WI than members off a swinging site

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By *entaur_UKMan over a year ago

Cannock

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good!

Could you knit me a thermal willy warmer please Misshottiebottie. We'll have to arrange a meet so you can get the exact measurements correct.

It gets very cold working on building sites this time of year and they just don't sell them anywhere in the shops.

I don't do knitting just crochet sorry! Would that do?? X"

Crochet would be fine, any extra warm for the old fella would be a bonus, lol.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good!

Could you knit me a thermal willy warmer please Misshottiebottie. We'll have to arrange a meet so you can get the exact measurements correct.

It gets very cold working on building sites this time of year and they just don't sell them anywhere in the shops.

I don't do knitting just crochet sorry! Would that do?? X"

Could I order a minion hat please!

Preferably Kevin or Dave!

Ta muchly!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I make pop up gift cards for my nephews and nieces at Christmas time.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I enjoy painting, I love seeing a blank canvas turn into a colourful painting

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good!

Could you knit me a thermal willy warmer please Misshottiebottie. We'll have to arrange a meet so you can get the exact measurements correct.

It gets very cold working on building sites this time of year and they just don't sell them anywhere in the shops.

I don't do knitting just crochet sorry! Would that do?? X

Could I order a minion hat please!

Preferably Kevin or Dave!

Ta muchly!!

When I get good enough I'll do you a hat

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I used to love sitting @ my sewing Mechine making Curtains etc. Been a long time since did though X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have just started making fudge and handmade chocolates, great for presents, nice to make something people appreciate.

I have always made bread, and keep my neighbours supplied, in exchange for help with the horses when I am away for the day.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I use macrame (of friendship bracelet fame) and make straps for my ukuleles!

Sad, lonely love it!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Shabby chic furniture upcycling

Tiara making

Machine sewing

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I make hangovers I am now at Jedi level!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We sound more like the WI than members off a swinging site

Is a WI member

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

my mom and my daughter both crochet and my daughter knits....the most beautiful items, sadly the crafty gene skipped my generation because im totally pap at both. id really love a minion hat

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By *Ryan-Man over a year ago

In Your Bush

I used to build and repair pc's although I got bored with it. I moved on to BIR cooking and I'm now tinkering with Raspberry Pi's.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Wot an excellent thread! So surreal seeing avatar's of bums, boobs & naked bodies talking about crochet & making jam.

I'm quite crafty!! Upcycle furniture, make paper, sew & crochet! Oh & this year I'm sorting out the garden!

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I can do quite a lot of craft-type stuff.

I can knit and cross stitch, though I find both boring.

I can sew, (with a sewing machine. My hand stitching is untidy and needs work), and make basic clothes and items from patterns. I'd like to get better at this and intend to this year.

I can make beaded jewellery and plan to take up making chain maille jewellery this year.

I'm interested in leatherwork too and have a load of offcuts in a box here to play with when I get a chance. I need to buy a bench anvil and some tools first.

I can sketch if I have something to copy and I've painted, (watercolour, acrylic and gouache), in the past with reasonable results.

I used to make friendship bracelets.

I'd like to learn to airbrush, (art rather than, say, vehicles), but I can't afford the kit necessary at the moment.

So far I've been at least reasonable at everything I've tried in terms of crafts.

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Oh, I also have a part finished latch hook rug here which I've had for years.

I'm determined to finish it eventually but I find it tedious.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I can't knit or owt like that. I do enjoy photography and I write stories and poetry. Also had a few published too..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We sound more like the WI than members off a swinging site

Is a WI member

Womens Institute

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By *amelliaWoman over a year ago

Newark

I breed Alpacas and spin the fleece

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By *Ryan-Man over a year ago

In Your Bush

Ooh nearly forgot. I also make whoopee

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Ooh nearly forgot. I also make whoopee

And love, not war?

How about your mind up?

I'd say your avatars are craft of a sort.

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By *anatee175Couple over a year ago

Sunderland

I make greetings cards I think mine are ok. I knit arron cardigans just need to finish the front panel a button band and it'll be finished. I've got cross stitch project to start. I have a latch hook rug which we started when we first married 22 years ago about 40 rows to go must get it finished but I say that every year. Lol.

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By *ames blackMan over a year ago

Middlesbrough

I used to do woodturning (still got my workshop - just no time)

Now do leatherwork & dabble in pyrography

Get quite a few commissions

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By *Ryan-Man over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Ooh nearly forgot. I also make whoopee

And love, not war?

How about your mind up?

I'd say your avatars are craft of a sort."

Bucks Fizz! Now you're talking. Is this the land of make believe?

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By *innamon!Woman over a year ago

no matter

I am a good knitter both on machine and hand knits cables and patterns.

I used to sell loads of things I made on machine back in the 80's £100 plus back then was very popular.

I havent knitted since I got into the computer as my hands are always busy now .

I can also crochet and sew.

Made all my own clothes as a teen. Might get back into knitting now I have a baby to make stuff for. Want to do smocking again as the Dads are very keen on the old fashioned look . I thought people had gone off hand made stuff these days but seems not after all.

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By *innamon!Woman over a year ago

no matter

"A friend of mine has recently taught herself to crochet and makes kids hats like minions from despicable me, buzz light year, owls etc.

So last Friday I went off to the wool shop and got some yarn, hooks and have been teaching myself from you tube tutorials! And now I'm obsessed!

I've picked it up quite quickly after spending the first few days getting stroppy and swearing a lot!!

Any other crafters among us?? What is your craft and are you any good! "

Well done, making things yourself is a huge achievement can be quite relaxing have fun with it. You tube must be a great help better than books when it comes to learning.

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Ooh nearly forgot. I also make whoopee

And love, not war?

How about your mind up?

I'd say your avatars are craft of a sort.

Bucks Fizz! Now you're talking. Is this the land of make believe?"

Are you running for the sun and an outlaw, again?

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By *oddyWoman over a year ago

between havant and chichester

i do tapastrys on a night shift nearly finished a teddy bear one then have a butterfly one to do

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

What a crafty bunch we all are

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Think generally im quite creative.. recently its photography and body art/face painting. Love to sketch using tonal pencils.

Used to make cards/invitations. Got an A in GCSE Art and that was 2yrs of using different materials to create various bits n bobs.

Cross Stitching (never had the patience to do big works though, only stuck to the stuff i could do in a week)

Since having a child, its all cut sticking and glueing, bung in a load of feathers, ice lolly sticks, googly eyes and glitter and its just a load of fun

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I knit and crochet. Took classes a few years ago. I probably crochet more than knit tbh it's quicker getting the project done but downside you use more wool. Some great online forums too for knitting & crochet.

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By *ENDAROOSCouple over a year ago

South West London / Surrey

I used to do a lot of cross stitch for my nieces and nephews when they were younger.

It started when someone brough me a small kit for Christmas one year and I eneded up doing bigger and bigger ones as I got better.

The only time I make one now is if someone has a baby.

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By *empting Devil.Woman over a year ago

Sheffield

A friend of mine makes tatting which looks amazing as she's making it.

I would happily barter toffee (thorntonsalike) or cake or preserves for a minion hat or knitted minion.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Looks like I better get my arse in gear with learning how to do these hats!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A friend of mine makes tatting which looks amazing as she's making it.

I would happily barter toffee (thorntonsalike) or cake or preserves for a minion hat or knitted minion.

Had to read thst twice TD first thoughtit said twatting....sorry xx

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"A friend of mine makes tatting which looks amazing as she's making it.

I would happily barter toffee (thorntonsalike) or cake or preserves for a minion hat or knitted minion.

I wanted to learn tatting. Bought the shuttle and everything. I must find where I put it!

Just bought the biggest ball of wool ever to start my entrelac scarf. Hopefully will have enough left over to make a hat too

How many projects has everyone got on the go right now??

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"I used to do woodturning (still got my workshop - just no time)

Now do leatherwork & dabble in pyrography

Get quite a few commissions"

I'd quite like yo do book binding as well with leather. I love stationary so to makey own would be perfect.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"A friend of mine makes tatting which looks amazing as she's making it.

I would happily barter toffee (thorntonsalike) or cake or preserves for a minion hat or knitted minion.

I wanted to learn tatting. Bought the shuttle and everything. I must find where I put it!

Just bought the biggest ball of wool ever to start my entrelac scarf. Hopefully will have enough left over to make a hat too

How many projects has everyone got on the go right now??"

I'm trying to decide what to do. Definately want to do a throw but a few different ones have caught my eye so depends on the wool I need etc. I can imagine it's going to take a while.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

Currently I have the following on the go....

Cath kidston felt Christmas decorations

A quilted advent calendar

A funky bright pink hat that looks like a Bob hairstyle

A pair of lace socks

A cross stitch bookmark of stone henge

But despite all that I'm going to start my scarf this week

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By *ames blackMan over a year ago

Middlesbrough

"I used to do woodturning (still got my workshop - just no time)

Now do leatherwork & dabble in pyrography

Get quite a few commissions

I'd quite like yo do book binding as well with leather. I love stationary so to makey own would be perfect. "

Never done bookbinding but as an avid book collector I've always fancied it. Just got too many hobbies I guess lol

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"When I get good enough I'll do you a hat

Can I have one as well please, but different to Obi's as I don't want to show him up

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Knitting currently knitting a hat and cardi, for my daughters baby due this month!

I also do painting and drawing when I have time. Was also an apprentice tattooist, have it up for now! No time. Do intend to take it up again when I have more time.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Knitting currently knitting a hat and cardi, for my daughters baby due this month!

I also do painting and drawing when I have time. Was also an apprentice tattooist, have it up for now! No time. Do intend to take it up again when I have more time.

Have given it up!! Tut that's want to read!!