Topic: Crafting thread
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- Posted on: Jan 10, 2007 09:02 am
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Posts: 6,497
newvickie wrote:
I am thinking that we all need something to do to keep our hands and minds busy as we are waiting for test results, going through treatments, trying to move beyond, etc. This may not be for everyone as not everyone is "crafty" but maybe if we can get a variety of different crafts and ideas we can all find something to do to keep our minds off the stress of bc.
I read an article a while back about coloring and stress. I wish I could find it again but basically it stated that coloring is good for you if you are feeling stressed or anxious as it makes you use the same side of your brain that is making you feel the way you do. Coloring (whether with crayons, marker, colored pencils, whatever)keeps your mind and hands too busy to worry. Hey...anything is worth a shot.
Here are some of my favorite links...lots of fun.
www.lionbrand.com A crochet and knitting site with tons of free patterns. You do have to register but it's free.
http://www.teabagfolding.circleofcrafters.com/index.html
This has instructions for teabag folding that looks complicated but is quite simple and fun.
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/index.html
This is really fun...you print all kinds of different things (use cardstock if you can as it works better) and glue them together...never tried the motorcycles...wayyyy to challenging for me!
http://parenting.leehansen.com/crafts/bath-scrubbie1.htm
To make an herbal bath scrunchy...fun and easy and not much need in the way of supplies.
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10004
Mittens made from old wool sweater for those of us who are "knitting challenged". These are easy and fun and really warm...make them longer than the pattern or they will not cover your wrists well enough.
Oh my...I have so many more...join the fun ladies.
Hugs,
Vickie
I read an article a while back about coloring and stress. I wish I could find it again but basically it stated that coloring is good for you if you are feeling stressed or anxious as it makes you use the same side of your brain that is making you feel the way you do. Coloring (whether with crayons, marker, colored pencils, whatever)keeps your mind and hands too busy to worry. Hey...anything is worth a shot.
Here are some of my favorite links...lots of fun.
www.lionbrand.com A crochet and knitting site with tons of free patterns. You do have to register but it's free.
http://www.teabagfolding.circleofcrafters.com/index.html
This has instructions for teabag folding that looks complicated but is quite simple and fun.
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/index.html
This is really fun...you print all kinds of different things (use cardstock if you can as it works better) and glue them together...never tried the motorcycles...wayyyy to challenging for me!
http://parenting.leehansen.com/crafts/bath-scrubbie1.htm
To make an herbal bath scrunchy...fun and easy and not much need in the way of supplies.
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10004
Mittens made from old wool sweater for those of us who are "knitting challenged". These are easy and fun and really warm...make them longer than the pattern or they will not cover your wrists well enough.
Oh my...I have so many more...join the fun ladies.
Hugs,
Vickie
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newvickie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,497 |
Jan 10, 2007 09:08 am
newvickie wrote:
Kniffty Knitter is my favorite thing at the moment. I have made many chemo caps with it. I also made heating pads in many shapes and colors. Supplies Fleece material, baby blankets, washclothes, towels, or any soft material. Rice Pouporri (sp?) Simply sew up your heating pad in whatever shape you desire, round, square, rectangular leaving a small opening at one end. Turn right side out. Using a funnel fill with a combination of the rice and pouporri. Close opening. To use...pop in the microwave for about 3 to 5 minutes...soft cozy warmth!!! Be sure that after using it 3 or 4 times that you spray it lightly with water and let it dry or the rice inside will eventually dry out too much...I didn't know this and just read it!! Oops. |
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beth1225 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,733 |
Jan 10, 2007 09:58 am
beth1225 wrote:
Vickie, I am alsways in the middle of some kind of project! Crochet is my current favorite. www.caron.com Like Lion Brand, there are lots of free patterns. http://www.craftown.com/crochet.htm more crochet! http://www.berroco.com/ Berroco has free patterns with really luxurious yarns. They haave a free newsletter to let you know when new patterns come in. http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home This is the Michaels Crafts Store online webpage. They have free patterns and tabs for almost every craft imaginable. I hope this thread will bring us all closer together with a common "thread" of our own. It can also be a good clearing house for where to find instructions or for people like me who need coaching. Have fun! Love and hugs, Beth |
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AlaskaDeb Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,712 |
Jan 10, 2007 09:59 am
AlaskaDeb wrote:
Thanks Vickie! We make the heating pads, but use whole, dried field corn...like you would feed cows. It draws moisture to it so you don't have to spray it. It is also harder to burn than rice. We love them and call them Cornie Buddies. We use to fight over them until my mom made us each 2 in our own colors of fleece  I have to go to work, but I LOVE to craft and will add some links later Hugs Deb |
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beth1225 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,733 |
Jan 10, 2007 10:03 am
beth1225 wrote:
Just saw this online at Michael's to make for VAlentine's Day. Here is the link: http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=23235 Love and hugs, Beth |
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beth1225 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,733 |
Jan 10, 2007 10:07 am
beth1225 wrote:
My girlfriend who livers in Rochester, NY made this for her mil who is a bc survivor. It is the Pink Ribbon Scarf and if you are pretty quick knitter, it might get finished in a weekend. Not me, I make too many goofs! http://www.momsbudget.com/crafts/pinkribbonscarf.html Love and hugs, Beth |
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Mary-Lou Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,529 |
Jan 10, 2007 10:22 am
Mary-Lou wrote:
Wonderful thread! I love to do crafts as well. My heating pad has beans in it. My mom made it for me. I have been working on scrapbooks. Some I had started before the big C. Just have gotten all my stuff moved into a craft room . My husband said he would put me in some new built ins . DIY has some great ideas too. If anyone knows some sites with scrap-booking ideas please post the link. Thanks for such a great thread
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nosurrender… Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,991 |
Jan 10, 2007 10:54 am
nosurrender wrote:
What a cool idea for a thread! I don't know if what I do is considered crafty! but when I can see I love to sew. I make all my own slipcovers and shades and curtains and my favorite part is just doing it by hand. I have a sewing machine, but I like the detail work. I also love to refinish furniture! My grandmother tried to teach me how to crochet once. She kept laughing at me because I was all thumbs. She finally had to come around to the back of my chair and wrap her arms around me and literally hold each of my hands until I "got" it. I recently found the ONE thing I crocheted myself- I remember how my grandmother laughed when she saw it- I made a bonnet for my cat! |
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MargaretB Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,166 |
Jan 10, 2007 11:00 am
MargaretB wrote:
I love scrapbooking but don't have the room right now so everything is packed up in boxes. The only thing I can do right now is the no-sew fleece blankets. I've done a few of those. I'd like to learn to crochet but don't think I have the ability for it right now. Margaret |
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beth1225 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,733 |
Jan 10, 2007 12:48 pm
beth1225 wrote:
Vickie and I thought this would be a good place to come for help, advice and connections for good websites which there are already a lot posted. Whether you knit, crochet, scrapbook, paint, stained glass, needlepoint, make cards, beading, refinish and/or make furniture, cross stitch, hook rugs, ceramics, sculpt or anything else you enjoy...here we can express our artsy selves and maybe even post pics of our finished works. Like Vickie, I need somethng to keep my mind off of bc and the world in general. It is amazingly soothing. And if your craft is portable, it is a wondr how you connect in waiting rooms with others. So, this is our owm waiting room to connect with our favorite crafts and hobbies. BTW, anybody good with knitting advice? Also, I download the patterns from Lion Brand and others and store them on CD. That way I can always reference it and print it out for me and others. Saves a lot of room. Love and hugs, Beth |
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newvickie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,497 |
Jan 10, 2007 02:32 pm
newvickie wrote:
I am loving this already. I can do anything but knit (well anything that the neuropathy will allow me to do as I used to paint and draw). I have literally hundreds of crochet patterns. If your looking for something in particular let me know. I have my late moms collection so I have the bed doll patterns, baby patterns, afghan patterns...you name it and I've probably got it. Ok...dumb question...what kind of beans are you using in the heating pads? Another dumb question...Margaret...how do you do the no sew fleece blankets? Do you just cut and tie them. Thinking about starting gifts and things for our Holiday Bazaar for next year and I LOVE fleece! Also looking for a link for sculpted dolls that are made using nylons and stuffing...you stuff the nylon to make the head and then sew them to "sculpt the nose and mouth etc."...we made them in school but I need a refresher!! Love ya ladies Have fun! I'll find more links tomorrow...i have a treasure trove of links! |
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beth1225 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,733 |
Jan 10, 2007 02:43 pm
beth1225 wrote:
Links? I just added some to my favorites and will work on it tomorrow. Of course the Prez is coming to our town tonight and I think it will preempt our shows. Better not bump Criminal Minds! Anyway, gives me a good excuse to keep woking on the crochet sweatshirt. Although I really want ot start the needlepoint my friend CArol go tme for my birthday. It looks just like my calico cat Shade. Vickie, try this link for the dolls. I didn't go through it thoroughly but it has ALL KINDS OF CRAFTS! Can't wait to see it for myself too: http://www.allcrafts.net/dolls.htm Love and hugs, Beth |
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newvickie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,497 |
Jan 10, 2007 02:52 pm
newvickie wrote:
Beth...I am near Binghamton...how far is Willow Grove PA from there? How do you do the crocheted sweatshirts...is there a link with patterns? They sound neat...just can't picture them. Also love quilling!! Love and hugs Vickie |
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CherrylH Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 938 |
Jan 10, 2007 02:57 pm
CherrylH wrote:
Hi Beth1225, I'm a knitter and will try to answer your question. |
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newvickie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,497 |
Jan 10, 2007 03:00 pm
newvickie wrote:
Oh I love the Fancy Nancy and the sock dolls! Thanks |
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neesie Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,469 |
Jan 10, 2007 03:00 pm
neesie wrote:
Wonderful Thread!! I really wish I could be Crafty. I need something to keep me busy. To much free time in the evenings. My Daughter can make anything she looks at! We (she make me) went to a class Saturday on making flowers out of ribbon. Quite interesting..........some of mine even resemble flowers!!!!!!!! Keep the ideas coming, I am challenged but I am determined to find something that I can DO!!!!!!!!!!! Denise |
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newvickie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,497 |
Jan 10, 2007 03:12 pm newvickie wrote: Stick with us Denise...we'll find something fun for you to do! |
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beth1225 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,733 |
Jan 10, 2007 03:24 pm
beth1225 wrote:
Vickie, the pattern I got from one of the many knitting and crochet mags that wander over here. I will look it up and let you which one and which issue. I copy the pattern and then highlight the size I am making to keep track. This way I don't mess up the original. Binghampton is probably about 180 miles away from Willow Grove. We are in the Philly burbs. Denise, i have the perfect craft for you that is a great gift too! It is a scissors holder (you can use it for pens and pencils too): Supplies: Square potholder pair of scissors hot glue needle and thread spare buttons, fun shapes and sizes are good Fold over one corner of the potholder to the center so as to make a pocket, leaving the loop at the top so it can hang. Tack it down just a little with needle and thread. Hot glue around to hold it in place. Take buttons and glue in random pattern as decoration. Put scissors (or pens and pencils, great for kids) inside! Keeps them organized and points are protected. If you need help, let me know. Cherryl, I will let you when I try to finish the 2 projects! I have to finish the sweatshirt first. Love and hugs, Beth |
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Anonymous Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,432 |
Jan 10, 2007 03:29 pm
Anonymous wrote:
Cool thread!! If you knit or crochet, please consider making something to benefit others. Here is a link to something called "The Red Scarf Project" to benefit orphans who have aged out of foster care and are now attending college on their own. Hand-knit or crocheted scarfs are included in a care package intended to arrive on Valentine's day for these students. I am working on #2 scarf now. They need to be mailed to the organization in January for assembly into care packages in early Feb. Here is a link. There are specific dimensions and instructions for the scarf. http://www.orphan.org/docs/OFARedScarfFlyerFinal.pdf Will check back later -- #2 scarf is only about 24" long and I have to get to 60" in the next 2 weeks!! -- Donna |
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newvickie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,497 |
Jan 10, 2007 03:34 pm
newvickie wrote:
Donna...I love the charity crafts that are crochet and will make some scarves. I make the chemo caps using the kniffty knitter (think I already said that) and preemie blankets and hats too. Thank you Vickie |
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Madison Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,261 |
Jan 10, 2007 03:37 pm
Madison wrote:
There is a crochet website that is great for beginners: http://crochet.about.com There is a link to Learn to Crochet: http://crochet.about.com/library/blbeginners.htm There are several links within this website. I hope these links work. Madison |
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l82jem Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 996 |
Jan 10, 2007 03:39 pm l82jem wrote: I'm addicted to crochet. I mostly do baby blankets for gifts. I'm 3 babies behind at the moment thanks to my surgeries, but trying to catch up. I love the idea of the scarf project. I'll have to work on that when I get the blankets done. |
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Madison Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,261 |
Jan 10, 2007 04:03 pm
Madison wrote:
Hi All, Do you think we could knit or crochet blankets for women on this website that need an extra warm HUG...I know dressmaker quilts...can we knit or crochet something to give? Just a thought (and I don't have to many of those  )Madison |
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newvickie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,497 |
Jan 10, 2007 04:08 pm newvickie wrote: Oh wow...what a great idea Madison!!! We could actually all crochet squares of the same size send them to one person (I would be happy to do it) and put them all together!!! Lets get this started (I have quite a stash of yarn...you know the saying...she who dies with the most yarn wins!) |
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Madison Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,261 |
Jan 10, 2007 04:12 pm
Madison wrote:
Vickie, I knew you would be with me on this....if I open one of my closets, YARN falls on my head.... The crochet squares sound great...we just need to get them the same size.... Madison |
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beth1225 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,733 |
Jan 10, 2007 04:13 pm
beth1225 wrote:
I'm in for making the squares. I don't quilt either. I hav soooo much yarn in my stash too, it is a combo of mine and mom's. I agree the squares should all be the same size but what size? Madison, your idea, your decision on the parameters. i think it is wonderful idea! Can't wait! Love and hugs, Beth |
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Madison Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,261 |
Jan 10, 2007 04:15 pm
Madison wrote:
Okay, let me get out my crochet books and look to see what patterns I have and the measurements..... Madison |
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silvergirl9… Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 787 |
Jan 10, 2007 04:29 pm
silvergirl9114 wrote:
Me too for the squares! And I thought it was, she who dies with the most FABRIC wins. You mean all of the fabric I have---um----stored----in my trunk doesn't count? Stupid trigger finger has kept me off the boards so don't ask me how I'm going to crochet but maybe it will be gone by the time we get organized. At the moment I am typing one handed. Jeannie |
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beth1225 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,733 |
Jan 10, 2007 04:53 pm
beth1225 wrote:
Madison, thought I would save you a little time. Here are some patterns I found on the web: Bright Nights afghan http://www.caron.com/projects/br/BR16s_brite_night_th.html Rose Trellis afghan http://www.caron.com/projects/pm/rosetrellis_af.html Basketweave afghan http://www.caron.com/projects/op/basketweave_af.html Rose Motif afghan http://www.craftown.com/afghans/pat6.htm Tulip Garden Squares http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat25.htm Let me know what you guys think. I think they all pretty in their own way. I am ready to go. Guess we need to put out a call to all hookers, I mean crocheters! Love and hugs, Beth |
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beth1225 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,733 |
Jan 10, 2007 04:54 pm
beth1225 wrote:
Also found a link for all the cross-stitchrs out there: http://www.momsbudget.com/crafts/freecrossstitch.html Love and hugs, Beth |
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CherrylH Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 938 |
Jan 10, 2007 04:57 pm
CherrylH wrote:
HI All, I've been doing prayer shawls for the last four years. I have lots of yarn and would be happy to contribute to the cause. love, Cherryl |