2024 crafter's delight - whatcha working on?

[chandab]

Starting a new thread for the new year.
Just barely starting a new pattern, trying a new block pattern, haven't decided how big I'm going to go, I've only made two blocks so far.
The block is called Jacob's Ladder, this is the first time I've ever worked with this pattern.

 

[thathorsecrazychick]

I’m currently working on a diamond art project it’s taking a while though

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Starting a new thread for the new year.
Just barely starting a new pattern, trying a new block pattern, haven't decided how big I'm going to go, I've only made two blocks so far.
The block is called Jacob's Ladder, this is the first time I've ever worked with this pattern.

The pattern is really showing up with your color choices.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I am working on the gourd buttons for the National Button Society. Still making prototypes, so nothing submitted yet. I ordered some itsy crystals for eyes, so going to try those.
And working on the slow-stitch for the Christmas cards. Love doing both; sometimes it's hard to remember to get my housework finished when I get into the "craft zone"!

 

[chandab]

I am working on the gourd buttons for the National Button Society. Still making prototypes, so nothing submitted yet. I ordered some itsy crystals for eyes, so going to try those.
And working on the slow-stitch for the Christmas cards. Love doing both; sometimes it's hard to remember to get my housework finished when I get into the "craft zone"!

Housework can wait, "craft zone" keeps us happy. My housework always waits, and it shows.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I'm committed to doing 20 lightning bugs. First order is to cut out the gourd shapes. I can get about 8 circles per gourd. The body glows under black light.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Finished the 20 lightning bugs. Now working on presentation. I'm using a glittery dark blue backing. Found some little sacks on Etsy. Whew. I won't ever make 20 of something again. Takes the fun out of it.

 

[HersheyMint]

Finished the 20 lightning bugs. Now working on presentation. I'm using a glittery dark blue backing. Found some little sacks on Etsy. Whew. I won't ever make 20 of something again. Takes the fun out of it

I'm sure having a timeline adds to less enjoyment also. You did and awesome job crafting them. They will be the buzz of the show.

 

[chandab]

Timelines and quotas often diminish the fun, that's part of the reason, I do not do custom quilts. I make quilts I enjoy working on, and if one day someone likes them, I may part with them for a reasonable fee (mostly enough to buy fabric for the next project and get a little for my time).

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I finished another slow stitch Christmas card. This one has a tangled frayed string from a feed sack as “garland”.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Muslin cupids using a gingerbread man cookie cutter for a pattern. Wings are pierced water color paper. Also made the little hanging heart; it is stuffed with fabric scraps. Not sure what I'm going to do with these, but I had the idea and could hardly rest till I saw if they could work up.
I've been in such a creative buzz since about Thanksgiving. I wonder when I will burn out? It's been fun!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I finished the slow-stitch cover for my Shakespeare button book. I didn't know when to stop! Also a photo of one of the pages of buttons; there are four button pages.

 

[Dragon Hill]

Very cool!

 

[LostandFound]

I just did some springtime paintings of flowers. The daffodil got the best, I think.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I just did some springtime paintings of flowers. The daffodil got the best, I think.

Very sunshiny! Thanks for sharing.

 

[chandab]

I finished up a few small projects.
Batik table runner, wild flower table topper (or throw, it's small 34" square), double-sided fall table runner, and a little trivet. [All available.]

 

[chandab]

Finished up a Christmas table topper, I had the top sewn before Christmas but didn't get it quilted until this year.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Finished up a Christmas table topper, I had the top sewn before Christmas but didn't get it quilted until this year.

Really creative arrangement of fabric! Very festive!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I've been making more slow-stitch greeting cards. It's hard to know when to tie the last knot. The top is done on my grandfather's overalls. The raw ginned cotton is sewn onto the bolls.

 

[MaryFlora]

Your cards are simply fabulous. I love the back story all of you creative people share sometimes, like your grandfather’s overall fabric, or the history of an item in use.

The recipients will be smiling!