A Crafts Group, anyone?

[Longhorn]

Let's face it: while there is definitely some overlap, remodeling a bathroom and laying floors are quite a bit different from crocheting an afghan or sewing a dress. We'd like to propose the formation of a new group, a Crafts Group, to include all crafts such as sewing, needlework, paper crafts, felting, doll making, knitting, and crocheting, to name a few, that is separate from the DIY Group.

If this group is successful, we would suggest changing the name of the DIY group to "DIY and Home Improvement Group." We don't think such a change would detract from the DIY Group but might attract more participation in the Crafts Group from those who are strictly interested in crafts.

So what do you think? Any interest? Suggestions? Complaints? :)

Thanks!

Longhorn and Eleny

[troubleinwinter]

1. It seems to make sense to me.

I think many crafters don't find the group as it is. I think a crafts group might attract more crafters than the DIY group does.

[eleny]

2. Just checking in!

:thumbsup:

[Bjornsdotter]

3. Very interested

This is a wonderful idea!

It will give crafters a great place to share ideas and ask question. It would also be a great place to learn about different crafts that we may have wanted to try but haven't yet.

I'm all for it and thanks to both Longhorn and Eleny for taking the time to try and make it happen.

Cheers :toast:

[eleny]

7. Thanks!

[tammywammy]

4. I'm interested

I'm not sure how I found this group anyways, but a strictly craft group may attract some more DUers.

:)

[eleny]

8. We're on it!

[Kingshakabobo]

5. Nah! It's all the same.....

Measure twice, cut once!


(just kidding)

[KarenS]

6. Yes!! n/t

[eleny]

9. Thanks, Karen!

[Longhorn]

10. You know, we were going to post this on several boards

after we got y'all's feedback but we may get our ten members just from this group! Thanks!! :hi:

[eleny]

12. The PMs were fun no matter what happens!

:party:

[Longhorn]

18. Yes, it's great making another DU friend!

Thanks! :hug:

[shanti]

11. i'm game!

have been getting back into knitting/crocheting in a big way! has anyone made anything with recycled sari yarn? i't so beautiful...

[eleny]

13. Great!

I don't knit but I like other fiber arts stuff. The sari yarn is beautiful. I'd like to use some for sewing onto fabric in free form sewing collages. And I bet it would look lovely crocheted or used for tassels.

[KarenS]

14. ohhhh I've been wanting to do fabric collage!!

I just haven't yet :)

[shanti]

15. there are some really interesting

alternative yarns out there now that weren't around even 10 years ago. soy, banana, corn, so interesting!

:hi:

[eleny]

16. I'm intrigued!

Now I have to hunt around to see some examples.

[Bjornsdotter]

17. I've been knitting

... for over 30 years (boy I am old, lol)and I wasn't aware of these new yarns.

Just another reason we really need this group.

Cheers

[Longhorn]

19. We've put up our official interest survey for a Crafts Groups in GD.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x3150542

If you're interested, please go there and reply so we can keep the replies together when we make the request to Skinner.

Thanks!

Longhorn and Eleny

[Nite Owl]

20. Just checking in

Any word yet?

[Longhorn]

21. Not yet. I emailed Skinner yesterday.

I had previously sent the request to the admin mailboxc and then EarlG. So I emailed Skinner just in case the request got lost in the shuffle. With Skinner's new baby, Hillary's announcement, the SOTU, Kerry's announcement, the coming and going of the block function . . . anyway, I will sure and let y'all know when I hear something! :)

[Kolesar]

22. I will permit it ... eom

[bicentennial_baby]

23. Yep

:D

[Le Taz Hot]

24. I'd be interested.

After 30 years I've just gotten back into macrame'. I've been doing some of the traditional 70's stuff for the boho look but I'm in the process of updating my style to something more refined and I'm delighted with the results.

Sorry, didn't mean to get sidetracked but yes, I would definitely be interested.

[eleny]

25. Thanks!

We should hear from the admins any day now about the new group and will send you a PM as soon as we get the word.

About your macrame style - I've been reading a good number of crafting blogs since early last year. Seems like there's a strong interest in the craft styles of the 1970s. A real resurgence. The young crafters look for the craft books from the '70s and even the new fabric designs reflect this. Being 60 myself, it's fun to see this. Makes me feel contemporary!

[Katherine Brengle]

26. Sounds good -

and I agree there is a difference even though many who are interested in one are often interested in the other.

[Longhorn]

27. We have received word that the Crafts Group has been approved!

It should be created sometime this week! Whoever sees it first, get started posting! :D

[Nite Owl]

28. Great news!

Thanks Longhorn and eleny for setting this up.

:bounce:

[tammywammy]

29. Sweet!

:)

[Bjornsdotter]

30. Excellent news!

Thanks again to you and Eleny!

Cheers :toast:

[eleny]

31. It should be any day now!

[Lugnut]

32. All right!

I'll keep an eye out for it.