What all do you do craftwise?

Hi Pam Great question & I see it's got a long list of answers too:>) I'm anxious to read them all, but I'll answer you first.

I knit, crochet, x-stitch, needlepoint,scrapbook, make cards, rubber stamp, design & make beaded jewelery, flower arranging, sewing

I also used to macrame, make candles,did my share of plastic canvas

I would love to try weaving & spinning, but can't quite decide how to go about that without spending a whole lot of money:>(

Now, off to read everyone elses talents:>) Thanks for a great question Pam:>)

Yes, they are different techniques. They are similar in that you cut away parts of the fabric.

Shirley!! Your work is absolutely breath taking!

Thank you so much for sharing those pictures You are one talented lady!:>)

You do great stuff Michelle! The dresse you sewed are absolutly gorgeous!

Tks for sharing:>)

Are you New Here Hazel , i don`t remember `meeting ` you Welcome here mirjam

As long as you don`t have to knit a scarf for a Giraf ,... mirjam

The New Yankee Workshop with Norm Abram is funded by tool companies, and is basically selling expensive power tools. If the New Yankee Workshop was a knitting program they would be using $80 black walnut knitting needles to do fancy stitches in expensive camel wool yarns. Just as you can enjoy knitting inexpensive yarn on inexpensive needles, it is possible to enjoy woodworking with less expensive tools.

A while back there was a Yankee Workshop program series that showed traditional wood working with hand tools. You really can do fine wood working with just the tools that will fit in a 1 ft x 1 ft x 3 ft tool tool box. You won't go as fast, but you may enjoy the process more. I like wood. I like the feel and smell of wood. I like working wood with hand tools.

Aaron

Hi Hazel -- I remember looking at your site a while ago - you must have been reading here for a while and only occasionally come out to play. Good to see you! I enjoyed looking at the gallery of projects people have made using your looms. Lots of creative folks out there. Judy

Certainly a good thread. ;-)

Jumping in for just a second, to add to Aaron's wise and true words... Let us not forget the WoodWright, who MAKES his tools! Noreen

Now, woodwork is something I really do still want to do. I did a course about a hundred years ago, but didn't complete it because of boyfriend problems.

In crafts I do cross stitch, knitting, hardanger... I can't think of other crafts right now, but hobbies are numerous. I would've put woodworking in with hobbies. When I bought my house in Johannesburg I did the renovations, including some basic woodwork, tiling, plastering, basic plumbing, painting, etc. I had a terrible time in the hardware shops, being ignored, or presumed stupid. Many times I threw my toys out the cot, and eventually began to get the service I wanted. Now we've moved I have to start all over again, educating the shops with regard to my level of knowledge. :-)

Catherine

In message , Eastern Edge writes

You have certainly been busy and I love all of the hats. Do you make your own designs. Shirley

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Thank You ,Judy! I use it now, and it is really winter here! lots of storm, not TOO cold, but when it's blowing, it is more than cold enough! AUD ;-)

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I must admit that it is has been hard when I use thin Hardanger linen! HAS BEEN; because I think my eyes are "older". I need much more light too, so it's difficult in wintertime!LOL! AUD ;-)

Yes, that is right, but, as you know, in Hardanger you count threads and cut the "exactly right" threads. In cutwork you cut "shapes". Here is the difference, the cut work is VERY "rustic" :-)

So the pieces I have from DH's family are Hardanger - makes sense, I guess, as his mother's family was from Norway.

The work looks great to me!

Hi Jane,

Thanks for encouraging words. We do have a circular saw and I have a mitre box. I used those when I did the wainscotting in my kitchen a few years back. I have also laid tile, replaced my whole bathroom as well. It took about 2 - 3 months but it was worth it. It looks like I want it too, plus I had fun!

I just may have to start something. A little project probably would lead to a larger one and so on.

Nice to meet you,

Diane

Jane wrote:

I love blackwork, Jenn. Have you any pictures we might be able to see?

Higs, Katherine