New Projects Anyone?

[Zarah]

I do a little bit of crocheting. This is a granny rectangle afghan for my Dad for Christmas.

 

[minihorse]

I sew for my friend’s daughters American Girl dolls when I have time. They take a small amount of fabric and not fussy about the style.

 

[chandab]

It’s very beautiful. Was it easy? I’m thinking os doing something as a laprobe for my Dad in the nursing home.

Yes. There are video instructions and written instructions on line, just Google jelly roll race quilt.

 

[Sam]

Thank you for that information. When I get some time, I’ll be watching a YouTube of it.

 

[chandab]

Current project. Bought a quilt kit during a customer appreciation sale, so got a pretty good deal on fabric and pattern.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I've made AG outfits, too. It is a good size to sew--better than Barbie size.

 

[minihorse]

@Marsha Cassada YOU do some good sewing. I love that burgundy dress on Samantha?

The very worse item I ever sewed was a Snow White dress for Barbie. Those tiny puff sleeves had the red slashes actually inset. And I was doing if for someone that provided the fabric. Cheap horrible stuff.

Here is a photo of it:

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I used to make a ton of Barbie clothes. Actually, they were for a Cher doll mostly--that will date me! I gave away all my Barbie patterns as I didn't enjoy sewing that size any more. I know what you mean about the cheap fabric--the store bought clothes are all made of that shiny, sleazy stuff. Another reason I gave up sewing them--the girls preferred the store-bought ones. You did a nice job on that Snow White gown. Do you have a serger? I just pink the seams on my doll clothes.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I make my own yarn and sort of some hats and such.
Blue hat before I accidentally shrunk it in the dryer...
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I'm so impressed that you spin your own yarn. I have a big bag of alpaca wool that I was going to use for stuffing, but it is too fine. I will send it to you if you like to play with.

 

[minihorse]

I used to make a ton of Barbie clothes. Actually, they were for a Cher doll mostly--that will date me! I gave away all my Barbie patterns as I didn't enjoy sewing that size any more. I know what you mean about the cheap fabric--the store bought clothes are all made of that shiny, sleazy stuff. Another reason I gave up sewing them--the girls preferred the store-bought ones. You did a nice job on that Snow White gown. Do you have a serger? I just pink the seams on my doll clothes.

I've had a serger at one time but I just don't like using it so much. It trims the seams as it goes and if you need to use a seam ripper to correct a seam you are mostly out of luck. I more often do regular straight sewing and then will come back with an overcast stitch so there ends up being 2 lines of stitches. I do very few Barbie clothes now and mostly American Girl size since that's what my Granddaughters are interested in. Thankfully, 18" doll clothes are MUCH easier than 11.5 inch doll clothes.

 

[ClaraN]

Ladies, I’ve enjoyed seeing what you are making. I remember my grandma doing the crocheting and sewing, and she even made some dresses for my Barbie dolls.
But, I just don’t see how you do it. I can knit a little bit. Scarves and very easy 2 needle pull on hats. But, it’s been a long time since I’ve done either.
You are making me think I should get my knitting needles out.

 

[Zarah]

Hi Clara, I see you’re new here too. You knit. That’s great you should get out your knitting needles now that it’s cooler weather and make a scarf for yourself and show us. I’d love to see something you’d make.

My granny made me some Barbie doll clothes when I was little, also.

 

[Zarah]

I’ve started a new crochet project. I work on it mostly when watching some Cooking or HGTV. Do you like working with bright colors?

 

[Charley]

Love your colors and the pattern! I love to crochet with all the colors of the rainbow!

 

[chandab]

Working on a quilt guild exchange project now.
We all made half-square triangles with these special papers for accurate piecing, then we exchanged some, so everyone has a variety. Then, you can make any project you wish with your triangles. I made 84 half-square triangles; each sheet of triangle paper makes 28 pieces, I did 3 pages; I exchanged 30, kept 54 for some continuity in my project. That give me enough to make 6 blocks of my chosen pattern. Oh, and batik fabric was chosen. I actually have 3 blocks finished, but the picture was taken when I was starting out.
The drawing is my inspiration block (it's looking weird in thumbnail, so I hope the right picture uploaded).

 

[ScottyP]

I don't sew or any of this stuff by I have a cousin that does all that stuff. She's pretty good also. I think she would love what you are doing and I know it looks so good.

 

[Zarah]

Love your colors and the pattern! I love to crochet with all the colors of the rainbow!

Thank you, I am drawn to bright colors that's why this yarn is so nice. It changes colors so I don't have to cut and tie on to make it fun.

 

[Zarah]

@chardab Those are excellent quilt blocks. Have you decided what you are going to make with them? On a forum I was on a long time ago some of the ladies would get together and have what they called quilt block swaps. They'd decide a theme and then pick main colors At the end they sent all their blocks to a hostess that would get it where each person would get one of each block, and then send them all back. It was fun for them. They did them for years.

 

[chandab]

@chardab Those are excellent quilt blocks. Have you decided what you are going to make with them? On a forum I was on a long time ago some of the ladies would get together and have what they called quilt block swaps. They'd decide a theme and then pick main colors At the end they sent all their blocks to a hostess that would get it where each person would get one of each block, and then send them all back. It was fun for them. They did them for years.

I have not decided what I am going to make, but I have exactly enough of the triangle pieces to make 6 of the blocks shown, so whatever I make will not be very bit; might be a lap quilt, just not sure, yet.

 

[Zarah]

@chandab That sounds like a good lap size or make 6 squares of print or solid colors to alternate with your pieced squares to make a full size quilt.