Who else knits or crochets or sews?

**ramanth** · 02-20-2007, 02:00 PM

Neither but always thought about learning.

**DrKym** · 02-22-2007, 07:36 PM

Cant wait to see it!

**AvaJoy** · 02-22-2007, 08:34 PM

I knit Snuggles for homeless cats in shelters, and if anyone is interested in doing the same for cats, dogs, or any other critters PLEASE go to www.h4ha.org or more specifically www.snugglesproject.org for more information on approximate sizes, which shelters are currently in need, and how to donate your handiwork.

Expertise is not necessary; I straight-knit because I am not advanced enough to follow patterns or get too fancy, and it doesn't matter. The only criteria is that the Snuggle will offer some comfort and security to the forlorn critters awaiting adoption in those cold, stainless steel prisons. Of course, these poor babies are not particular about aesthetics, so missing a few stitches or using mismatched yarn is unimportant. Just make sure the medium you use is machine washable. If you sew or quilt, blankets are accepted as well. I posted many years ago about the efforts of this worthy organization, and when I noticed this thread I felt it appropriate to mention the Snuggles Project again. Perfect for the beginner to practice, and then mail off the piece to where a homeless animal will gratefully appreciate it!

**Flatcoatluver** · 02-22-2007, 08:42 PM

The only thing I have sewed was Zoey's toys and my socks. They were not pretty.

**Blue_Frog** · 02-23-2007, 11:35 AM

Heres the scarf i finished last nite

Now with More PomPoms!®

Also, I call it my Dr.Who scarf, simply for the fact its 65" long ... and i'm 5'5", so its as tall as I am!

**Anita Cholaine** · 02-20-2007, 02:10 PM

All I can do is a very little sewing, like fixing little holes in clothes and things like that, but I don't think that counts. I do it really badly,, anyways

I'd lov to learn how to knit, though, it must be fun to make your own scarves

**DrKym** · 02-20-2007, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Anita Cholaine

All I can do is a very little sewing, like fixing little holes in clothes and things like that, but I don't think that counts. I do it really badly,, anyways

I'd lov to learn how to knit, though, it must be fun to make your own scarves

I am told this book is really awesome, and since knitting is VERY easy maybe you can give it a go!

http://www.amazon.com/Learn-Knit-Jus.../dp/0881956473

It is a blast to make your own stuff and to make things for those we love!

**dukedogsmom** · 02-22-2007, 06:57 PM

I crochet and play around with cross stitching.

**Jods** · 02-22-2007, 07:32 PM

I JUST learned to crochet a few weeks ago. I will post the blanket I am making when I get a picture.

**whomeee** · 02-22-2007, 09:03 PM

Here are some pictures of things Ive done the quilt I made for my son, still have to finish the one for my daughter, I cross stitched a family tree then sewed it in a quilt I made for him.

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The last picture is of my daughter last summer after I put up the mailbox

yes she is the same one hugging the chow below.

**tikeyas_mom** · 02-25-2007, 12:58 AM

I started crocheting my future babies blankie today, should be done in a month or so depending on how much time i have... I bought some yard (baby blue and pink mixed together)...
once i start a blanket/skarf i cannot stop working on it (eccessively) till it is done lol... I'm also a prefectionist about my crocheting too, i might restart one blanket four times before i get it right lol.

**trayi52** · 02-25-2007, 07:44 AM

I knit, crochet, cross stitch, and do embroidery. I tried to quilt one time, but my mother-in-law told me my stitches weren't tight enough, so I just quit. I found out I love to knit, and crochet, he-he

, my mother-in-law don't know how to do that, so she can't tell me how to do that. She can't cross stitch or embroidery either. I am going to try the quilting again though, she has become nicer to me and actually loves me now

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Anybody got any good patterns? All mine got burned up in my house 1 1/2 years ago. I have replaced my crochet needles, but haven't gotten around to replacing my knitting needles yet. I am going to do that soon.(OMG, Oscar just got in a little bitty drawer, Oscar! get out of that drawer, I don't won't to have pry you out with a crow bar

) Anyway, where was I

? Oh, yes my knitting needles that I don't have yet, I am going to replace them very soon.

Willie

**Daisy and Delilah** · 02-25-2007, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by trayi52

I knit, crochet, cross stitch, and do embroidery. I tried to quilt one time, but my mother-in-law told me my stitches weren't tight enough, so I just quit. I found out I love to knit, and crochet, he-he

, my mother-in-law don't know how to do that, so she can't tell me how to do that. She can't cross stitch or embroidery either. I am going to try the quilting again though, she has become nicer to me and actually loves me now

.

Anybody got any good patterns? All mine got burned up in my house 1 1/2 years ago. I have replaced my crochet needles, but haven't gotten around to replacing my knitting needles yet. I am going to do that soon.(OMG, Oscar just got in a little bitty drawer, Oscar! get out of that drawer, I don't won't to have pry you out with a crow bar

) Anyway, where was I

? Oh, yes my knitting needles that I don't have yet, I am going to replace them very soon.

Willie, for quilt patterns, try Marcia Hohn's website. I think it's: thequilterscache.com If that doesn't get it, just Google her name and it should give you the link. Go to the dropdown on the page and it has a category of a gazillion quilt patterns(or something like that). Click on that and you'll get a gazillion great patterns. Instead of hand quilting, try some machine quilting. I find it pretty easy and I love it. The machine does the stitching for you. Have fun!! Please PM me if you can't find the website