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So what are you all working on?
Any way we can see a photo of the dragon?
I acquired a stack of curtain samples some time ago, and really believe they are propagating in the depths of the cupboard. Took them out the other day and used some for a bag, and the pile was definitely larger than before! I bet some of mine are uglier than yours :-) Roberta in D On Tue, 2 Apr 2013 22:55:43 +0000 (UTC), NightMist wrote: On Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:33:36 -0700, Flossy wrote: I'm in a bit of a phase so I have been doing everything. A couple of weeks ago I baked one of these: http://www.food.com/recipe/esterhazy...nitten-almond- meringue-slices-431349 Then kiri's gallbladder had a fit so she didn't get so much as a lick of frosting. Surgery is scheduled in a few weeks. Since then I have been baking loads of low fat oatmeal themed things, bread, muffins, cookies. Took a break from oatmeal for Italian Easter Egg bread. I had thought to do Greek this year, I actually have the mahlep and the mastic, but it takes a load of butter whereas the Italian takes just a bit of olive oil. I don't think the family cares much which I make, it vanished in record time. I am approaching the last round of starts for the garden. Had bad luck with hot peppers this year, nothing but a couple of hot paprikas deigned to germinate. Today I got a meyer lemon tree and a key lime tree in the mail. I've been wanting to try those indoors, but never got around to ordering them. Checked with the company, anonymous gift. So I happily potted them up and figure my mysterious beneficiary will eventually come out of the woodwork. Today I've combed about a pound of wool out with a comb and hackle made of 16d and 8d nails. As I nurse my blisters I am hoping that deity sends the proper tools to a yard sale near me. I have nearly completed some curtains for the over sized window in my workroom. A red and white Kentucky chain against a background of mixed colours (but no red and white). Just odd bobs of assorted drapery weight fabrics that have come into my possession over the years. I shudder to think that some soul out there has some of these as major decor points. I have scraps of blobby green and blue flowers on ecru, and the same flowers in gold and brown on another scrap. I have this image in my head of somebody using one to cover a couch and the other to cover matching chairs in a room with mustard colored drapes. The image probably came into my head because they were folded up with some mustard colored faux shantung. Oh, and a friend asked for a "grown-up dragon sweater". So I designed one and I am almost done knitting it. Seriously, if you know how to quilt and also how to knit, designing knit colorwork is pretty easy. NightMist |
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So what are you all working on?
On Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:41:25 +0200, Roberta wrote:
Any way we can see a photo of the dragon? I acquired a stack of curtain samples some time ago, and really believe they are propagating in the depths of the cupboard. Took them out the other day and used some for a bag, and the pile was definitely larger than before! I bet some of mine are uglier than yours :-) Roberta in D Pictures are in the plan. If I cannot get DH to help with that, the guy I am making it for will. It is dragons plural. I just took a yolked pattern and smacked dragons onto it. Looks like I may be doing a heck of a lot more knitting than quilting in the near future. I woke up this morning with a bulge the size of a baseball pushing out right next to my surgical scar. I poked it back in, and rang the GP. Appointments from here to Buffalo over the next couple of weeks, and a 10 pound lifting limit along with orders to take it easy until further notice. DH has scolded me for hefting around potting soil when I planted my trees, and DD3 has sworn to be my garden slave this season. I shall have to rummage in my drawer and see if I can find those spanx sorta things DD2 bought me for her wedding. They ought to help keep my insides in. NightMist -- I'm raising a developmentally disabled child. What's your superpower? |
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So what are you all working on?
"NightMist" ... Goodness NM I sure hope you knot stays away! You take care of yourself, you hear? Barbara in Florida, zoom to be back in SC |
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So what are you all working on?
In article , Roberta@Home
says... Lots of things at once. The one thing I am determined to finish soon is the result of a take-along bag of little triangle blocks. Each one has 16 60-degree patches, each about 1.5" tall, to make up a totally scrappy 60-degree triangle about 4.5" tall. I've been carting these around on trips for years now, have about 300 done, and I'm sewing them into 35 6-point stars on a white background. Each star needs 9 of them (6 points, 3 for the center alternating with 3 plain white). It's turning into a huge quilt, even though I promised myself I would never make another really big one. Sigh. they just don't listen! Roberta in D On Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:33:36 -0700 (PDT), Flossy wrote: Having been out of the loop for so long I just wondered what you were all working on at the moment ? Nothing at the moment I'm afraid! Lots of sorting out to do here + learning this new computer; but then I have high hopes. |
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So what are you all working on?
On 18/03/2013 07:33, Flossy wrote:
Having been out of the loop for so long I just wondered what you were all working on at the moment ? I am finishing up a penguin that stands about 21" tall. Tristan calls him "Pingu" and fell in love with him before I could get the feet or wings on! I finished the feet and sewed them on today.... he was dubious that this would improve the look, but he had a great big smile when I handed him back! Tomorrow is the wings. It will turn his flightless bird into... a flightless bird that can swim underwater. The pair of them keep sliding down the hallway on their bellies. They're both getting filthy! -- Jo in Scotland |
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So what are you all working on?
As usual, I've got more tops pieced or partially done than I have
projects ready to finish! Lately, I pieced a few of the jelly roll race strip tops to give the grandkids - lots of pinks for Veronica and Vivian, and a red/white/blue sports theme for Vinnie. The 30s quilt I've got to finish for my bed is taking a back seat. I think I dread lifting it about because it is king size and heavy. Plus, nothing should be done for pleasure until I clean the craft room!!!!! I got distracted - a lady at work had a bracelet from South America that had been crocheted with cotton thread and then beaded with a variety of interesting beads. I've now made about 6 in all colors. Also, Veronica needed a solar system diorama that we made together - I did get to use use fabric (dark blue with silver stars) for the background!! Moni On Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:33:36 -0700 (PDT), Flossy wrote: Having been out of the loop for so long I just wondered what you were all working on at the moment ? |
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So what are you all working on?
OOH, spanx, sounds kinky :-) but they are RIGHT about the lifting! And
thank goodness for knitting, which goes so well in doctor waiting rooms. Sigh -get better soon! Roberta in D On Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:46:18 +0000 (UTC), NightMist wrote: On Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:41:25 +0200, Roberta wrote: Any way we can see a photo of the dragon? I acquired a stack of curtain samples some time ago, and really believe they are propagating in the depths of the cupboard. Took them out the other day and used some for a bag, and the pile was definitely larger than before! I bet some of mine are uglier than yours :-) Roberta in D Pictures are in the plan. If I cannot get DH to help with that, the guy I am making it for will. It is dragons plural. I just took a yolked pattern and smacked dragons onto it. Looks like I may be doing a heck of a lot more knitting than quilting in the near future. I woke up this morning with a bulge the size of a baseball pushing out right next to my surgical scar. I poked it back in, and rang the GP. Appointments from here to Buffalo over the next couple of weeks, and a 10 pound lifting limit along with orders to take it easy until further notice. DH has scolded me for hefting around potting soil when I planted my trees, and DD3 has sworn to be my garden slave this season. I shall have to rummage in my drawer and see if I can find those spanx sorta things DD2 bought me for her wedding. They ought to help keep my insides in. NightMist |
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