What are you working on now?

[Bjornsdotter]

My current projects.....a counted cross stitch table runner for spring, quilting a Christmas wall decoration, and knitting a sweater that I am copying from one of my favorite sweaters.

Cheers

[Gormy Cuss]

1. Quilted projects and a few counted cross stitch projects are in the wings.

My work table is on loan so I can't do much with quilting or sewing unless I take over the dining room. I think that I'll knock off a counted cs project (woven breadcloth with a decorative border)or perhaps try to finish the partially stitched needlework kit that I picked up at a thrift store while I wait for the table to be returned.

[China_cat]

2. A lace shawl.

This scan doesn't do it justice. The yarn is baby alpaca, very fine (about the size of a #30 crochet thread) knitted on a size 6 needle.

[gizmonic]

10. Gorgeous!

Mmmm alpaca Mmmm :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Nite Owl]

24. Absolutely beautiful!

Alpaca is so nice to work with. The color is so warm and cozy.

[proReality]

36. It looks soft and cuddly.

Truly beautiful.

[knitter4democracy]

43. That would win a ribbon at our state fair.

You should consider entering that this summer. It's very well done. :)

[Raksha]

67. That is beautiful!

I think you just inspired me to try lace knitting in the near future. I've done it in the past but I've only done pattern swatches, never a finished project.

[China_cat]

71. It's taking me a while

I can only do about a dozen rows at a time before I start going crosseyed and that thin yarn starts disappearing. But I do like how it turns out and my next project (for which I have all the supplies) is a lace baby sweater and cap.

[mzmolly]

3. I enjoy beading jewlery - mainly working with crystal and sterling.

I also enjoy drawing and have dabbled in oil painting, but I never take the time anymore.

:hi:

[lies and propaganda]

9. I , too, design jewelry..

There isnt a bead in the world I dont love...

[mzmolly]

27. It's quite fun.

I too enjoy it very much. :hi:

[Raksha]

69. I like working with seed beads.

I haven't done it in a while, although there was a time when you couldn't tear me away from it. I've even set up at craft fairs with my beadwork in the past, but again--not in several years. Lately I've been doing a lot of knitting, which I posted about elsewhere.

[KarenS]

4. I just finished 2 batches of cards this morning, cleaned the craft room

this afternoon and will start a single-bed sized quilt for my youngest GrandSon tomorrow!!

[AngryOldDem]

5. A counted cross stitch piece called "Magnolias and a Peach"

It's turning into a LOT of work, but should be absolutely gorgeous when I finish (whenever that is). What makes it so beautiful is that there are subtle shades of white and yellow for the magnolias and blue for the vase. That means I need a lot of good light in order to work, but I think any eye strain will be worth it with this project.

[tammywammy]

13. Oh, that's sounds really pretty

I haven't done any really complicated cross-stitch designs, but I think the next one I do will be a bit harder.

I just made my standard wedding-gift-to-people-I-like for a co-worker:
But I do a navy mat and silver frame.

[AngryOldDem]

28. I'd upload a pic of it....

But I don't know how.

[Longhorn]

31. See this post.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=390&topic_id=39&mesg_id=126

This assumes you have a digital photo or can scan it to get a digital file.

[ironflange]

6. Several half-finished cross stitches

I've hardly touched them in a long time, been wasting too much time on this stupid computer. I need a kick in the pants, maybe this group will help motivate me. One I'm going to get at is Deco Spirits by Mirabilia:



I've finished "Earth," but from there I'm doing the panels in a different order: earth, air, fire, water. I'm about half-way through "Air." It's very cool, lots of metallic braid, which can be annoying to use, but the final product is worth it.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

7. I wire wrap natural crystal and stones for my business. Every now and then I am moved

to crochet. I have crocheted hats, ponchos, scarves, baby sweaters, and afghans.

I have done crewel embroidery, tapestry, beading jewelry to wear and sell, and used to hand paint shirts for my sons when they were babes. Right now I am just involved with the crystal pendants.

[stubtoe]

33. I wish you were closer (or I were closer to you)

I have a crystal or two I'd love to have wrapped...

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

35. I do business over the Internet. If you wish to send me a scan or photo I can see if I could

wrap them for you. (not all crystals wish to be worn!)

I charge $10 for sterling silver wraps.

If you're interested, I can PM you with my email address.

[stubtoe]

37. Definitely interested!

I'll get some pics made tomorrow. Thanks!!

[wovenpaint]

8. Just put a warp on the loom

I'm making a rep weave table runner. It's a bit confusing and I hope that I understand it better when I get to weaving.....also, making lots of funky Valentines (to sell) of course!!!
Also doing beading, doll making and felting-oh yeah, and crocheting "neck hugs", a type of cowl neck scarf.....

[proReality]

11. Just finished a Fisherman Crochet afghan

If I knew how to post photos I'd show you.

[Longhorn]

12. To post photos:

Join a free photo storage site such as www.photobucket.com. Upload the photo to the site. Under each photo, the photo's url will be listed. Just copy and paste the url into your post and your photo will show up!

Feel free to ask if you need clarification! :hi:

[proReality]

15. Thanks!

I'll take a photo and post it tomorrow.

[proReality]

30. The finished afghan...

Forgive the photography, my camera is aging right along with me.

[Bjornsdotter]

39. It's beautiful!

Simply beautiful.

Cheers

[proReality]

40. Thank you

It was fun to do, but it took forever.

[Morgana LaFey]

41. Gorgeous

It looks woven and very dense and heavy. It also reminds me of embossed stationery, and I always adore anything embossed. It's just exquisite. An heirloom piece.

[Lugnut]

45. That's beautiful

It must have taken a very long time to complete.

[Nite Owl]

46. Wow that's gorgeous

I've never seen crochet look like that!

[proReality]

49. Thank you all for a the wonderful compliments!

It makes the effort well worth it.

The afghan took about 3 months to complete, working on it as many hours in front of the TV as I could stand.

The yarn is Aunt Lydia's, but that's all I can tell you about it because it was given to me without the labels (she had rolled all the skeins into balls and tossed the labels, then couldn't remember anything other than it's washable/dryable). I've looked all over for more just like it, but haven't found any yet. It's fairly narrow gauge, very soft and quite light in weight. If I ever run across it I'll post about it.

[Raksha]

70. Beautiful work! I love the crochet popcorn stitch.

That reminds me of the baby afghan I made for my firstborn (he's now 33). He treasured it and kept it in his room the whole time he was growing up, until he was in his 20s. I'm not sure what happened to it, but I think it finally just fell apart. I'd like to make him another one if I could track down the pattern.

[KatyaR]

14. I have a small Fall wall quilt that I'm trying to finish, a hand-dyed cashmere

scarf in feather and fan stitch, and some feather and fan toe-up socks (yes I like feather and fan--it's easy and it looks beautiful). I have some hand-dyed blue-faced leicester fiber on my spinning wheel that I hope to make some socks with. I've been trying to clean some unprocessed fleece that I received as a door prize at a fiber festival last year, but it's been put aside for a while. I need to wait until it's a little warmer so it can dry outside.

Unfortunately, I've spent more time painting flowerpots lately than I have anything else--quick, fun, and easy, and it's a cheap way to make some pretty pots for my plants.

Oh, and I've been trying to put together a project journal. I bought a leather-bound blank journal, and I've been pasting in photos of my projects and writing down information like needle size, yarn info, etc. I haven't gotten very far, but it's definitely on my list of things to catch up on before spring. I also paste business cards from shops, fiber artists, etc., in the back so I have them as a reference.

[Bjornsdotter]

17. Project journal

I love the idea of that!

Especially because I change every single pattern I've ever bought.

Cheers

[KatyaR]

20. I'm also keeping a small book in my knitting bag to write down

what I'm doing with a pattern. I'm a very slow knitter, so it helps to write it down and have it as a reference. That way I also can go back and see what I've done if I want to do the same thing again.

Notes are a good thing!

[Arkansas Granny]

16. I just finished crocheting a baby afghan in rainbow colors, but I

have three more to start in the next few months. Two I will sell to a co-worker to give as gifts and one is to give to a friend of mine who is expecting a baby boy in June. I also have a flannel rag quilt in the works for my newest grandson who is 5 weeks old. I have most of the squares cut, but haven't decided on block placement just yet. My beads are calling to me as I haven't gotten them out since before Christmas. I want to make some matching necklace and earring sets for my daughter and myself for spring and summer.

[flamingyouth]

18. A scarf

It's kind of a slow process. The yarn is really pretty - shades of purple, turquoise and magenta, with some earth tones. I'm just learning to knit, and as I said in bi_baby's thread, I seem to be a little bad at it. But it's coming along. I just need a little help here and there. :)

[cmd]

19. I'm always working on a quilt

and have a sweater that I'll never finish on some needles. Right now I'm collecting supplies for a craft night with the local women democrats. We're having a Show and Tell (I'll take some of my Pysanky eggs for that) and making beaded bracelets. The bracelets sounded like a good idea last summer. They just aren't coming together like I wanted.

[Longhorn]

21. Here's what I'm working on:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=287&topic_id=4633&mesg_id=4644

I have one wrap completely done, one that needs some finishing work, one started, and one completely unstarted shrug (mine!) and two weeks till the wedding.

And here I am, drooling over our new Crafts Group!!! :bounce: :bounce:

[Bjornsdotter]

22. I love them!

Love the wraps, I just love working with that type of yarn.

Of course you know we will want pics when you are finished.


I love this group! I'm so excited and once again a big thank-you to you and Eleny for contacting Skinner.

:hug:

[Longhorn]

23. You're very welcome!

We had no idea there would be such enthusiasm. I have NEVER seen a group take off like this before!

Eleny must be out today -- I PM'd her to make sure she knows about the group.

I'll be sure to put up some photos. And now I should get back to work! :)

[Nite Owl]

25. Twins and they are getting married

so close too. Must be a happy and busy time for all of you. The shawls are beautiful!

Thanks again Longhorn for starting this group.:hug: :yourock:

[Longhorn]

26. Thanks to everyone for the enthusiastic support!

It's a good thing we have credits cards! :) Fortunately, they are wise women who do not mind our limited budget and wouldn't spend more even if we had it (I'm pretty sure! ;))

I'm going to a workshop tomorrow and bringing my crocheting with me. I even got a little bit done during a doctor's appointment today.

[Lugnut]

29. I'm finishing this canvas

It still needs some shading and finish work. Then I have to decide if I want to frame it or not.

[proReality]

32. My daughter-in-law

would eat that up, she adores anything with roosters.

Good job. Is it done in acrylics?

[Lugnut]

34. Yes

It's my first effort on canvas. I was pleasantly surpised at how forgiving canvas is compared to wood surfaces. I have the perfect wall in my kitchen to hang this when it's finally finished.

[KitSileya]

38. I'm knitting a baby blanket.

I saw this baby blanket in a knitting magazine a few years back, and when I finished my last project, I decided to buy the yarn, baby wool, and start knitting, even tho the babies in my vicinity have blankets already. I figure there's always going to be another baby somewhere.

It's in lemon yellow, edged with green. The pattern is squares of garter and stockinette stitch (I think that's what they're called in English, I learned to knit in Norwegian LOL) and there'll be a rose in the center in the front, in two shades of green and two shades of purple. There are also patterns for a jacket, dress, pants, and cap with the same rose pattern, that I'm itching to do. I've gotten a lot farther with the blanket than I thought I would, because I've been laid up the past 2 1/2 weeks with a sprained ankle. For a whole week, the only thing I did was sit with my laptop in my lap, watching Supernatural, movies, and knitting!

I also have a table runner with satin stitch embroidery in the pipeline, I've done half of it, and I have finished a square table cloth in the same pattern, but I usually embroider in the summer and knit in the winter, because of the light.

[knitter4democracy]

42. Simple Knitted Bodice and starting Hubby's sweater design.

Of course, then there are the constant socks that I pulled out at the county Dem meeting today to keep me quiet and the million other things I should be working on. I am trying to figure the best way to make Hubby's Browns sweater, though. I'm toying with a wide rib to counteract the stripes from the self-striping yarn a bit and add a vertical line.

[ellie]

44. I have a couple of projects going:

I am sewing several pairs of pants and have two coats and a skirt in the sewing pipeline; I am crocheting several dishcloths made out of Lily's Sugar and Cream (it was just on sale 2/$3 at JoAnns); and I working on a knit hoodie on my Bond knitting machine.

I like to keep busy.

[Mermie]

47. Sewing Projects

I just finished "Kiss Me I'm Irish" pj's for all the grandkids (6 of the little stinkers) and am starting on a jacket for myself today.

[Sweet Freedom]

48. Sewing

Two house dresses, shears for my mom's living room, and in about an hour I'll be picking up some fabric to make new pajamas for myself.

[stillcool]

50. I have a braided rug...

in one corner of the dining room. A quilt waiting for backing and quilting thrown over a chair, a knitted smoke-ring kind of thing. I'm so glad this group is here. Maybe seeing others works in progress will encourage me to get into a groove, rather then spend so much time obsessing over the spectacle of politics.

[sinkingfeeling]

51. Well, I have a bunch of stuff .. none of which is completed.

I have an applique quilt that's only 1/2 done. I made some clothes for my grand daughter. I'm knitting her a 'hoody'. I have a French beaded Christmas tree to finish.

[Greybnk48]

52. UFO's (unfinished objects)

Here's my list: 3 pairs of socks (only one done each), a poncho for my daughter, a baby sweater for a grandchild that I don't have yet (will someone please get preganant), a second sock for my husband (this pair is actually going to get done), and a hooded dog sweater for my grand-dog Milton.

Some people do one thing at a time start to finish, others have many "balls in the air." I'm the latter.

[catchnrelease]

53. Wow! What an industrious bunch here!

A co-worker/friend and I went last weekend to the big gem and jewelry show in Tuscon to buy beads and supplies. Friend makes pieces to sell but I just bought some beautiful beads to make a few things for myself. (Necklaces and decorate some gourds.) That show was impressive! So many gorgeous stones, gems, beads, etc. Especially love the African trade beads...lots of bright colors. I think I'm ready to start on my first necklace tomorrow.

Seeing what all here are doing makes me feel like a slacker, lol!!:boring:

[MoonRiver]

54. Two children's sweaters.

Any tips on blocking a non-machine washable mohair and wool blend?

[Acadia Blue]

55. A quilt type wall hanging with circules, beads, embroidery, fake gem stones

and some quilting. Colors of the fall.

[joneschick]

61. when I did some machine knitting

lots of students, lots of fibers---we all used the gridded blocking boards with t-pins and a steamer.



we turned out some truly outstanding stuff with that teacher. :hi:

[gizmonic]

56. Fresh off my pointy stix -- a knitted hat

Knitted hat made out of a wool/soy yarn. Just finished it.

Thanks for looking!

[gizmonic]

57. Another one of my FO's -- Knitted Jacques Cousteau hat

as modeled by a cutout of Mike Nelson from MST3K:


Made the hat for Deep13 -- Cousteau was a boyhood hero to him.

fyi: I got the prop when MST3K went off the air

[Nite Owl]

58. Working on a throw

for my son. I started this almost a year ago when I was just learning how to knit. It's basically about 8 scarves of different widths and yarns. They need to be sewn together. Seemed like a good idea at the time. My son really likes it so I have to finish it now. I just finished a hat (for myself, the first thing I made for me!) and am working a scarf to go with it. It's a three strand wool and rayon yarn, blue, magenta and green. I have a teddy bear going too and a little black evening bag on needles somewhere upstairs.





http://www.amazon.com/Knitted-Teddy-Bear-Heirloom-Accessories/dp/1400054370/sr=1-1/qid=1171593696/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-5894946-9604107?ie=UTF8&s=books

[gizmonic]

59. I have that book, too

There's so many adorable teddies -- I want to make them all! :loveya:

[eleny]

60. I'm determined to finish an afghan

Too many years ago - okay, in 1996 - I halfway finished a crocheted, ripple afghan. But some things started jumping off with my parents' health. So, I rolled it up with the yarn and instructions and put it in an empty popcorn can. It's sat there ever since.

Yesterday, I opened it back up and the yarn felt so soft. I counted rows, read instructions, got an understanding of the pattern and was able to figure out where to go from here.

The pattern is alternating 6 rows of ripples in a solid cranberry color with 6 rows of rippled variegated yarn in avocado green with cranberry.

[shanti]

62. my WIPs

two of them: one is the knitty scarf called "wavy". i'm doing that in a light rose brown sheep worsted (i love brown sheep yarn). the other is a candle flame stitch scarf in emerald blue malabrigo single ply worsted (also loooooove this yarn!) i will be carrying these with me to stitches west on saturday - fun!

[Vanje]

63. Cardboard shrines

Like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Anna-Nicole-Smith-Shrine_W0QQitemZ300084516402QQihZ020QQcategoryZ1468QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[eridani]

64. Cool! Techie details?

Materials? Structural basics?

[Vanje]

65. Cardboard

Pink paint
sequins
Fake vicodins, oxycontins and xanax made of polymer clay
Picture from a magazine
Put it all together with a glue gun

Fun!

[eridani]

66. Did you protect the picture with a glaze of some sort?

Poly clay is pretty versatile, then.

[Raksha]

68. I just posted this on the knitting thread as part of a longer note

so I'll repost it again here to save time.

I recently bought three cones of 2-ply wool (sport weight) from Wilde Yarns, an old American mill in Philadelphia. It's not soft like a Merino (more like a Shetland) but reasonably priced for a pure wool yarn. Right now I'm working on my first Fair Isle project--a basic beanie-type hat in lavender and white. I've done swatches before, but this time I'm doing it the traditional (easier) way, working in the round and holding one color on each hand. I'm working my background color English-style and my pattern color Continental-style.

This is, of course, in addition to all my unfinished projects--mostly knitting at the present time, and one crochet scarf. Actually, make that two crochet scarves--there's another one that's finished, but I need to add the fringe and block it. I assume I don't need to explain to anyone on this board about UFOs!

Edited to fix typo.