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1biblioholic29
Mrs. Weasley's Knitting Corner was getting longish, and there are a lot of us here who do non-knitting crafts I thought it would be fun to share. After two months of work, I finished this this weekend. (My reading suffered quite a lot, but it was worth it!)
The thing is, I have too much cross-stitch at home already, so I'm putting this up for grabs. If anyone likes it, post a note on my profile and I'll send it out to you on Friday!
The thing is, I have too much cross-stitch at home already, so I'm putting this up for grabs. If anyone likes it, post a note on my profile and I'll send it out to you on Friday!
3biblioholic29
Hmmm...it's showing up for me, anyone else having a problem?
5Mandy2
wait now i see it
ETA: if you can't see it, right click the red x go to properties copy the address paste it in you address bar and then you should see it.
ETA: if you can't see it, right click the red x go to properties copy the address paste it in you address bar and then you should see it.
6foggidawn
I don't even see a red x -- just a blank spot between the first and second paragraphs of Bib's post.
8biblioholic29
Thanks Bella!
Okay, I'm not sure what the problem is, because I did the same thing I always do, but here's a link for anyone who can't see it on the thread!
Okay, I'm not sure what the problem is, because I did the same thing I always do, but here's a link for anyone who can't see it on the thread!
9biblioholic29
Viestin kirjoittaja on poistanut viestin.
10jugglingpaynes
:o) I see a blank space, unless you want me to see something...Is this like the Emperor's New Clothes? Wow! What wonderful colors! This is awesome!
11pollysmith
ooo Its beautiful! I had this same thought at work last night that we needed a thread for other crafts we do! I have started a mini guilt in christmas colors. I also have several needlework projects to work on!
12biblioholic29
It's been claimed! I hope you'll post some of your work soon Polly! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's handiwork!
13Kerian
That looks absolutely beautiful bib! Fantastic job! :)
I used to cross stitch but it's been years.
I used to cross stitch but it's been years.
14jugglingpaynes
OK, I had to open this thread in Explorer to see the x and then look up the properties and copy and paste, but I finally saw it! It's beautiful, bib! Nice job!
15lefty33
Bib, it's gorgeous! When you said you liked complicated patterns, this is way beyond what I was picturing. Absolutely stunning.
16catbastet
Bib, is cross-stitching embroidery? I can't remember if there is a difference between the two. The pattern you did is beautiful!
This year I am trying to get all my Christmas presents done before the last minute. So far, I have knitted: A hat, a stuffed owl, a pair of wrist warmers, and I am working on a pair of slippers for JP. Hopefully my hands won't fall off before I've finished everything. ;)
This year I am trying to get all my Christmas presents done before the last minute. So far, I have knitted: A hat, a stuffed owl, a pair of wrist warmers, and I am working on a pair of slippers for JP. Hopefully my hands won't fall off before I've finished everything. ;)
18picolina
Wow Bib, that is amazing! Very lovely, and it does look like a lot of work. How long did it take you to do it?
19biblioholic29
Thanks everybody!
#16: They're both needle arts, but I think cross-stitching is a little more structured. They use different cloth and while some of the stitches are the same, they're used in different ways. I think the patterns are written differently too. The embroidery I've seen has the pattern printed on the cloth and a color chart whereas counted cross-stitch is a blank stretch of Aida cloth and you have to count your stitches using the provided pattern. I know there are others here who embroider, they may be able to elaborate.
#18: It took about two months of working on it pretty much every night after work (4-8:30ish) and my free weekends.
I have a few unfinished ones that I found when I was unpacking I'll start working on soon.
#16: They're both needle arts, but I think cross-stitching is a little more structured. They use different cloth and while some of the stitches are the same, they're used in different ways. I think the patterns are written differently too. The embroidery I've seen has the pattern printed on the cloth and a color chart whereas counted cross-stitch is a blank stretch of Aida cloth and you have to count your stitches using the provided pattern. I know there are others here who embroider, they may be able to elaborate.
#18: It took about two months of working on it pretty much every night after work (4-8:30ish) and my free weekends.
I have a few unfinished ones that I found when I was unpacking I'll start working on soon.
21catbastet
19- Thanks for explaining! I was confused because I do some embroidery, and one of the stitches is called a cross-stitch. I do embroidery freehand, like lefty, sometimes. I like drawing a design and putting it on the cloth also. Last year I drew and embroidered a dragon that I made into a pillow for my brother.
20- Ooh! I like that, lefty! It's so nice!
20- Ooh! I like that, lefty! It's so nice!
23pollysmith
gorgeous! They look soft and warm too!
24jugglingpaynes
Oh, I like that color combination. I need to find that yarn and force ask cat to make me a sweater with it.
25littlegeek
Yay! Everyone in HE is so talented.
26foggidawn
I'd post pics of the little things I've been embroidering lately, except that whoever I get in the gift exchange is likely to get one as part of their gift! ;-)
27lefty33
Foggi, at least take pictures so you can post them after the exchange!
JP, it's called jingleberry and I got it at theloopyewe.com. It's from the Araucania collection under ranco multi. I hope cat is agreeable! (or enslave-able)
#25 it's so fun to see what everyone does! When are you going to post pics of your work? ;)
JP, it's called jingleberry and I got it at theloopyewe.com. It's from the Araucania collection under ranco multi. I hope cat is agreeable! (or enslave-able)
#25 it's so fun to see what everyone does! When are you going to post pics of your work? ;)
28pollysmith
soooooooon.....
29jugglingpaynes
Thank you lefty. It took me a moment to remember what thread I was on and to decipher your knitter language, but I got it. :o)
Of course, now I have John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt running through my head. *wanders off humming*
Of course, now I have John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt running through my head. *wanders off humming*
30Kerian
More beautiful socks! I love the colors. Also, your labels look fantastic, lefty! :)
All the craftiness makes me want to sew again. I think I'm going to make book covers. I've made them before and would post a picture but I gave them all away as Christmas gifts. It's the same story for jewelry I make.
All the craftiness makes me want to sew again. I think I'm going to make book covers. I've made them before and would post a picture but I gave them all away as Christmas gifts. It's the same story for jewelry I make.
31lefty33
#29 jp, lol sorry to confuse! And perhaps more sorry to have gotten that particular song in your head. I hope you weren't singing it in your sleep!
#30 K, thanks! You should sew again! What other things have you made?
Hmm, that was strange. I accidentally pushed "ctrl" and the "+/=" key and it made everything get bigger. I pushed it again and it got even bigger. The page was up to about a size 18 font and I was feeling a bit like Alice when she was in the pool of tears (minus the threat of drowning) before I figured out that "ctrl" and "-" reduced the size. Is that a normal keyboard shortcut?
#30 K, thanks! You should sew again! What other things have you made?
Hmm, that was strange. I accidentally pushed "ctrl" and the "+/=" key and it made everything get bigger. I pushed it again and it got even bigger. The page was up to about a size 18 font and I was feeling a bit like Alice when she was in the pool of tears (minus the threat of drowning) before I figured out that "ctrl" and "-" reduced the size. Is that a normal keyboard shortcut?
32jugglingpaynes
That is so neat! *starts altering font size and thinks of a particular thread...*
33littlegeek
Last night was my knitting group, and my friend Sara taught us to felt in two ways. We learned needle felting and basic wet felting.
So much fun.
I'm still working on the lace stole. I'm about half way around the edging so I hope to actually finish it one fine day. ;-)
I have my next lace project all picked out. It's this.
So much fun.
I'm still working on the lace stole. I'm about half way around the edging so I hope to actually finish it one fine day. ;-)
I have my next lace project all picked out. It's this.
36littlegeek
I've been knitting for over 20 years so I should hope I would have gained some mastery by that time. anyway, it's easier than it looks. ;-)
I've got this amazing alpaca laceweight yarn to make it with, too. And the pattern has no edging. Yay.
I've got this amazing alpaca laceweight yarn to make it with, too. And the pattern has no edging. Yay.
37Kerian
#31 lefty:
I started making a bag a long time ago. Technically it was finished, but I never added on the things I'd bought for it so I count it as an incomplete project. Otherwise, I only ever mae a tiny pillow: the first thing I sewed. (I've only sewn by hand.)
KIK! I just tried it on my keyboard and started panicking...'She says how to get it back, right???' ;)
Very impressive, LG. Good luck, though I'm sure you don't need it. :)
I started making a bag a long time ago. Technically it was finished, but I never added on the things I'd bought for it so I count it as an incomplete project. Otherwise, I only ever mae a tiny pillow: the first thing I sewed. (I've only sewn by hand.)
KIK! I just tried it on my keyboard and started panicking...'She says how to get it back, right???' ;)
Very impressive, LG. Good luck, though I'm sure you don't need it. :)
38compskibook
I've been felting like crazy to make my Christmas gifts. I may give one to my elfster person, so I will wait until then to post a picture.
33: LG: for the wet felting do you wash the wool in hot water and then dry on hot? That is what I have been doing. It sometimes takes two tries, but it is so fun to see the results.
33: LG: for the wet felting do you wash the wool in hot water and then dry on hot? That is what I have been doing. It sometimes takes two tries, but it is so fun to see the results.
39littlegeek
#38 It was not knitted felt, which I have done before, but wet felting of roving. It involves a lot of use of a rolling pin.
When I felt knitted stuff, I use hot water in the wash, take it out several times during the rinse cycle until it's the right size, then rinse in cold water and air dry.
Do you actually put it in the dryer? Never heard of that.
When I felt knitted stuff, I use hot water in the wash, take it out several times during the rinse cycle until it's the right size, then rinse in cold water and air dry.
Do you actually put it in the dryer? Never heard of that.
40biblioholic29
So this weekend I had a nasty cold (still have actually, but I came to work, because they were all nice enough to share with me last week, I thought I'd return the favor!) so I "finished" my first knitting project. I had taken a long break while I was doing the project in #1 and had screwed up pretty bad so I had to start all over. It pretty much means I was only able to make about a three foot scarf. It'll work if I tuck it into my coat, so I'm keeping this one for me. Mostly I'm just glad to know that I can finish one. My sister now wants me to make a blanket for my nephew, as he's become a bit Linus-y with his knitted blanket and it's too long for him to not trip all over. Holly's hoping I can knit him a smaller version that he can carry around all he wants.
41lefty33
Congrats on finishing your scarf, bib! I haven't done any blankets yet. I'm not that interested in knitting a blanket since I quilt.
Since there are lots of crafty HEers, I thought I'd share this. The local quilter's guild does this charity every year for the humane society -- we all take 1/2, 3/4 or 1 yard cuts of fabric and sew them around the edges like a pillowcase. Then we stuff them with quilt leftovers, batting, and other fabric or yarn scraps and sew them shut. The pillows go to the humane society to put in the pens with the animals and all those scraps get a good use instead of going straight to the dumpster! I am just really excited about it, so I had to share. I wish I had though of this myself years ago!
Since there are lots of crafty HEers, I thought I'd share this. The local quilter's guild does this charity every year for the humane society -- we all take 1/2, 3/4 or 1 yard cuts of fabric and sew them around the edges like a pillowcase. Then we stuff them with quilt leftovers, batting, and other fabric or yarn scraps and sew them shut. The pillows go to the humane society to put in the pens with the animals and all those scraps get a good use instead of going straight to the dumpster! I am just really excited about it, so I had to share. I wish I had though of this myself years ago!
42catbastet
40- Congrats on finishing the scarf, bib!
41- That is cool, lefty! What a great way to use up all those scraps!
41- That is cool, lefty! What a great way to use up all those scraps!
43Always_Reading
That's amazing Lefty!!! I should see if I can get something like that started around here...
Oh my gosh, these pictures are all fantastic!!! I hope to see more, these look like skilled pieces of art to be framed and put in the louve! ;) But they're still so cool!!!
My mom's the only one of all my family that can knit well, and all I know is that she's an avid Stephanie Pearl fan (I think that's the name). She's entering in some sock pattern contest with plaid knitted socks! Hopefully she can get my vest done in time for Christmas, but I think all she has to do is half the front. It's the buttons that take forever to pick out. You knitters can probably sympathize.
Keep the projects going, they're fantastic!!
Oh my gosh, these pictures are all fantastic!!! I hope to see more, these look like skilled pieces of art to be framed and put in the louve! ;) But they're still so cool!!!
My mom's the only one of all my family that can knit well, and all I know is that she's an avid Stephanie Pearl fan (I think that's the name). She's entering in some sock pattern contest with plaid knitted socks! Hopefully she can get my vest done in time for Christmas, but I think all she has to do is half the front. It's the buttons that take forever to pick out. You knitters can probably sympathize.
Keep the projects going, they're fantastic!!
44Marensr
Hooray bib!
I did put one felted project in the dryer LG. It was because the new washing machines are meant to be gentle on clothes and it wasn't working. I even boiled it in a pot on the stove before trying the dryer.
I have been longing to try needle felting. Your lace pattern looks funl. Like peacock feathers.
Is it wrong that I want to quit work and stay home and knit and make jewelry. I think I would be very poor.
I need to get some recent project pix uploaded but I always seem to be behind.
I did put one felted project in the dryer LG. It was because the new washing machines are meant to be gentle on clothes and it wasn't working. I even boiled it in a pot on the stove before trying the dryer.
I have been longing to try needle felting. Your lace pattern looks funl. Like peacock feathers.
Is it wrong that I want to quit work and stay home and knit and make jewelry. I think I would be very poor.
I need to get some recent project pix uploaded but I always seem to be behind.
45lefty33
Here are this week's socks. The pattern is made up of little parallelograms, if the pictures aren't clear enough. In the background is the quilt I'm working on right now. I'm still quilting it, which is why there are pins everywhere.
We want to see your pictures, mar! Maybe we can get enough HEers to buy our stuff that we can retire early. ;) I was at a quilter's guild yesterday and some of the women were talking about how much they've gotten done since retiring. I was very jealous.
We want to see your pictures, mar! Maybe we can get enough HEers to buy our stuff that we can retire early. ;) I was at a quilter's guild yesterday and some of the women were talking about how much they've gotten done since retiring. I was very jealous.
46compskibook
Lefty, you are amazing!
47littlegeek
lefty, those are awesome!
49pollysmith
wow! You are so quick! love the socks!
50Kerian
I like that we see them on two threads. I get confused and think, 'What happened to that other pair?' Hee hee. ;)
51lefty33
lol -- sorry, K. I switched threads since the other one was getting photo-intensive and, as bib said, longish.
kirby, are you sure you wouldn't like wearing a pair of lightweight eyelet socks that are more airy and less constricting than normal ones?
Thanks for all the encouragement, everyone. You guys are the best! Post photos of your stuff too so I don't feel like this has become "lefty's sock collection." ;)
kirby, are you sure you wouldn't like wearing a pair of lightweight eyelet socks that are more airy and less constricting than normal ones?
Thanks for all the encouragement, everyone. You guys are the best! Post photos of your stuff too so I don't feel like this has become "lefty's sock collection." ;)
52catbastet
45- Those socks are so cool, lefty!
I finished most all of my Christmas presents, so I have started work on a big project. I am knitting a sweater for myself! It's my first time knitting a sweater, so I'm hoping it goes well. :)
I finished most all of my Christmas presents, so I have started work on a big project. I am knitting a sweater for myself! It's my first time knitting a sweater, so I'm hoping it goes well. :)
53Kerian
#51 lefty:
You have a collection of only left socks? ;)
#52 cat:
Good luck on your sweater, cat! :)
You have a collection of only left socks? ;)
#52 cat:
Good luck on your sweater, cat! :)
54Always_Reading
Do your swatches carefully!
Good luck! (and be sure to post lots of pics!)
Good luck! (and be sure to post lots of pics!)
55lefty33
#52 Thank's cat! Good luck on your sweater! Do you have the yarn and pattern picked out? I haven't tried a sweater -- they are so much bigger, it would definitely take me longer than a week to finish one.
#53 Well, K, the left side is the best side.
#53 Well, K, the left side is the best side.
56jugglingpaynes
#55- She said she's using a pattern from Charmed Knits because they had a nice simple pattern, but she is changing it a little.
And she has knitted a tank top before, but she won't count that because it didn't have sleeves.
And she has knitted a tank top before, but she won't count that because it didn't have sleeves.
58catbastet
Aw, that's cute! Too bad it was so annoying, but at least it turned out great! :)
55- I picked out a nice dark green yarn and a blue yarn (I managed to get the yarn on sale too!).
55- I picked out a nice dark green yarn and a blue yarn (I managed to get the yarn on sale too!).
59Marensr
Oh cat I am excited to see your first sweater. That is always a big step. I can't wait to see it.
I was such a backward knitter as child (not literally) but I didn't finish a single project until I knit my first sweater. I needed to have a big project to motivate me.
Then I went backwards it wasn't until a few years ago that I started knitting hats and lacy scarves when I started designing them myself. I think I like making things more complicated.
I was such a backward knitter as child (not literally) but I didn't finish a single project until I knit my first sweater. I needed to have a big project to motivate me.
Then I went backwards it wasn't until a few years ago that I started knitting hats and lacy scarves when I started designing them myself. I think I like making things more complicated.
60Kerian
#55 lefty:
Of course! When was it ever a question? ;)
#56 --> What a cute chair!
I was thinking of these threads this weekend when I bought some fingerless mittens. I had never seen any in a store before. Cat's pair was the only ones I'd seen.
Of course! When was it ever a question? ;)
#56 --> What a cute chair!
I was thinking of these threads this weekend when I bought some fingerless mittens. I had never seen any in a store before. Cat's pair was the only ones I'd seen.
61lefty33
I just know fingerless gloves will be my next addiction. I have plans to make myself a pair with the flap that comes over the fingers. This flap can be put up to cover your fingers like normal mittens or down to give you use of your fingers.
Cat, great color choices! You can't go wrong with deep greens and blues! Just curious, are you on Ravelry?
LG, how interesting that a big project motivated you to finish something! I have no ambition to make a sweater exactly because it is such a big project.
Cat, great color choices! You can't go wrong with deep greens and blues! Just curious, are you on Ravelry?
LG, how interesting that a big project motivated you to finish something! I have no ambition to make a sweater exactly because it is such a big project.
62littlegeek
I will finish the stole tonight. Yay! But I have a small matter of a pair of sox to make before I start the new shawl. (Can anyone guess who for?????)
I can bang out a pair of sox over the long weekend, tho.
I can bang out a pair of sox over the long weekend, tho.
63catbastet
59- I almost always change a pattern a little to suit my purposes. I'm making the sweater in the pattern I'm using a bit longer in the body, and I'm deciding whether I want to change the neck.
61- Ooh, I've seen patterns for those types of fingerless gloves, lefty.
I'm not on Ravelry, but I have heard of it. I subscribe to a free online knitting magazine called knitty. I considered joining Ravelry, but I probably spend to much time on the computer as it is. ;) Maybe some day...
61- Ooh, I've seen patterns for those types of fingerless gloves, lefty.
I'm not on Ravelry, but I have heard of it. I subscribe to a free online knitting magazine called knitty. I considered joining Ravelry, but I probably spend to much time on the computer as it is. ;) Maybe some day...
64MrAndrew
I love fingerless gloves. They're so hobo-ey.
EEEK! I've stumbled into a craft thread! Must reaffirm manliness.*gets out power tools*
EEEK! I've stumbled into a craft thread! Must reaffirm manliness.*gets out power tools*
65Marensr
63 cat changing the pattern is how it starts. Next you'll be designing them yourself. I love that about knitting you can tinker to make things fit properly or add some detail you want.
64 ah but you did use the word hobo-ey which is sort of masculine-ish perhaps.
64 ah but you did use the word hobo-ey which is sort of masculine-ish perhaps.
67jugglingpaynes
What a beautiful sweater MrA! Did you use a .75 mm drill bit for that?
69lefty33
#64/66/67 kik!
#65 re: #63, yep, tinkering is how it starts!
#68 MsD, wait, so MrA is crafty and helpful and useful? His secret is out! ;)
#65 re: #63, yep, tinkering is how it starts!
#68 MsD, wait, so MrA is crafty and helpful and useful? His secret is out! ;)
70littlegeek
Patterns are more a set of guidelines, really.
71catbastet
Yeah, I tend to take away and add to patterns no matter what. And I have designed some things, like the bag I knitted for myself. I've also designed some small things. :)
LOL MrA!
LOL MrA!
72kirbyowns
I'm working on something for my person from Elfster. But I can't tell you what, or for who!
73Kerian
A lot of people want handmade gifts. I've wondered if my person wants anything handmade but don't want to give away that I don't knit. I sew things and make jewelry. I can't make socks, or not yet. I want to learn how! I think that would take too long for Secret Santa. ;)
74littlegeek
My person is getting hand knit something. I finished the stole!!! OMG! Once I pin it down to block it, I will take a picture.
75jugglingpaynes
You knit a stole for someone? Let me guess. Espy or MrA, right?
76littlegeek
No, sorry, the stole is for me. My secret santa person will be well taken care of, tho.
78kirbyowns
I must say that I'm coming along nicely on my secret gift for my secret santa person. I even used it today in a reading lesson. Dual purposes.
80pollysmith
K? one of your aunts had a pack of llama's?
81Kerian
I wouldn't call it a pack, but yes, she had several. They live a good two plus hours away and used to have a barn and a pasture. I didn't like visiting there much. ;) My cousins used to tease and call me 'city girl.'
82pollysmith
okay, you missed the pun,alpaca=a pack of? Oh well, I can do better.
84pollysmith
anyway I've heard alpacas are easy to care for animals
85lefty33
And their long, soft fur can be spun into great yarn! I'm actually considering getting alpacas eventually. I've been teaching myself to spin and I just love the idea of making clothes completely without a manufacturer involved. It's like clothes from scratch!
I think they are easy to care for too, Polly.
I think they are easy to care for too, Polly.
86LadyN
Maaaaaaaan I'm misreading a LOT tonight. I just thought K's message #81 read "They live a good two plus hours." That made me think "Wow, llamas have a much shorter life expectancy than I originally thought"...
I need some sleep....
I need some sleep....
87biblioholic29
#86 ROFL! That's hilarious. Totally something I could see myself doing!
90lefty33
Those are so awesome I feel compelled to ask whether you really made them or if you're teasing! They're adorable! Are they Christmas presents?
91readafew
thanks guys, yes I really made them. All the way from cutting down the tree for the wood. These 3 are Christmas presents but I plan to make more to sell on my Etsy store.
92Kerian
#86 lefty:
KIK! I suppose I could have changed my wording to be more direct. ;)
#88 readafew:
Those are adorable! Great work! :)
KIK! I suppose I could have changed my wording to be more direct. ;)
#88 readafew:
Those are adorable! Great work! :)
93jugglingpaynes
readafew, make sure you let us know where your Etsy store is!
94readafew
It is listed in my 'Also on'. But to be easy it's http://makeafew.etsy.com
Right now I only have 2 chess boards on there. Hoping to have more things by Christmas.
Right now I only have 2 chess boards on there. Hoping to have more things by Christmas.
95Kerian
I was thinking the same thing. I've been browsing it and see very nice things there but if there were a way to let HE friends profit, I would rather buy from them.
96jugglingpaynes
The chessboards are nice, but I love the pull toys!
97readafew
My sister makes jewelery and has a shop here http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6479503. take a look. She's much better at art than I am. She is also making my banner for my shop for me so when you see it you'll know who made it.
I hope to have at least one of the pull toys up by the end of the month.
I hope to have at least one of the pull toys up by the end of the month.
98lefty33
I've been trying to get stuff together for an Etsy store for months, but I keep giving away everything I could put on there! I will have to stop being charitable. No more season for giving for me. Bah-humbug!
It is good to know HEers' Etsy stores though. I would definitely look at their stores before a random person's. Anyone else have a store?
It is good to know HEers' Etsy stores though. I would definitely look at their stores before a random person's. Anyone else have a store?
99readafew
98 > I hear you, I made those two chess boards specifically for Etsy, everything else I've made this fall is turned into Christmas presents.
Is there a list of who all has Etsy shops here?
Is there a list of who all has Etsy shops here?
100pollysmith
Oh those pull toys are so cute!
104pollysmith
How much do they sell for?
105readafew
not sure, haven't tried to sell any of them yet. That was my first batch and they are all presents. However I have one more of that style which is almost complete and I would like to get somewhere around $25-$30 dollars for it when I'm done. Then I'm changing the assembly design a little bit to 'improve' things and those I'd like to see over the $30 mark, though in reality I think (with time & materials) they should be closer to $50. I'll be looking at pull toys closer to get an idea of what things are going for on Etsy before I really set a price.
So Polly are you still interested?
What would any of you be willing to pay for one? Honestly curious. If people think they're worth $10 then it's not worth my time to continue outside of presents.
So Polly are you still interested?
What would any of you be willing to pay for one? Honestly curious. If people think they're worth $10 then it's not worth my time to continue outside of presents.
106biblioholic29
Hmmm....interesting question. I'd need to know a bit more about the changes. How much labor goes in to them, finishing, painting, etc. The ones you have above I'd definitely spend $25, maybe $30, depending on comparable prices. My nephew would love a "ga ga" he could walk around the house, which definitely makes things worth paying for.
107Mandy2
I'm in agreement with bib, espicially since it's the same nephew that's worth spending money on.
108jugglingpaynes
I don't think your prices are unreasonable readafew. I get a lot of toy catalogs with handmade toys and something like yours probably would sell for $50. Do some research. I think your toys would fit with the style of Hearthsong's merchandise. If you were worried about them selling, I would lower it to $40, but considering cr*p plastic toys that are selling for $50+ and break after a week or two, I would rather spend my money on something timeless that will last. IMHO
Suggestion: Market it as a "sturdy heirloom toy." It's good to know your buzzwords.
Suggestion: Market it as a "sturdy heirloom toy." It's good to know your buzzwords.
109pollysmith
I was just curious Readafew, But I think 25-30 dollars for a handcrafted toy is not at all to much. Just about right
110readafew
bib > The changes I plan to make are mostly in how the joints are connected making them easier and sturdier allowing a 'cleaner' look. Otherwise visually they should look very similar.
I'm glad to see others are agreeing with my first thoughts on the price range. I'll do some more research before actually pricing them but I feel a little better. BTW i might be willing to give an HE discount on future sales when I actually get more things up. The chess boards are already at rock bottom prices right now.
JP > Good suggestion, I'll definitely keep that in mind!
I'm glad to see others are agreeing with my first thoughts on the price range. I'll do some more research before actually pricing them but I feel a little better. BTW i might be willing to give an HE discount on future sales when I actually get more things up. The chess boards are already at rock bottom prices right now.
JP > Good suggestion, I'll definitely keep that in mind!
111Marensr
readafew those are great! By all means don't sell yourself short. There is a lot of work and materials there. Think about a fair hourly rate for your work and then consider your price accordingly.
I would be curious to hear about you experiences with etsy. I have purchased things on etsy have thought of putting items on etsy but my sister has convinced me to wait and try and put any jewelry I make on a webiste we hope to launch in February for our knit patterns. Etsy seems easier but my sister is persuasive.
I would be curious to hear about you experiences with etsy. I have purchased things on etsy have thought of putting items on etsy but my sister has convinced me to wait and try and put any jewelry I make on a webiste we hope to launch in February for our knit patterns. Etsy seems easier but my sister is persuasive.
112readafew
111 > I'll certainly let you know how things go. It's a little early yet for me and I do only have 2 items out there sooo, only time will tell.
113kirbyowns
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Ha! It's invisible, so you can't see it right now. I promise that it won't be invisible when my Elfster person gets it!
114Kerian
KIK! I looked at the screen waiting for a picture to load. Finally I read on. That is sneaky, kirby. ;)
I'm up to a few things as well. I just had to retype my post because I near gave a detail away. Yikes!
I'm up to a few things as well. I just had to retype my post because I near gave a detail away. Yikes!
115littlegeek
readafew, those are awesome!
116readafew
Thanks littlegeek!
I'm hoping to have one for sale on Etsy by this weekend, so let people know! I hope to get more up quicker so there are a few things to look at.
I'm hoping to have one for sale on Etsy by this weekend, so let people know! I hope to get more up quicker so there are a few things to look at.
118catbastet
Those are nice, Lefty! The pattern almost looks like crisscrossed sandal straps! The color is pretty too. :)
119pollysmith
yes I love that color! Lefty you are so talented!
120mindylou182
lol. Missy you are ridiculous. But I love you =)
Thanks for getting me addicted to knitting =)
Thanks for getting me addicted to knitting =)
121Kerian
Those are pretty, lefty! I'm really going to miss seeing all your new socks after the holidays.
122biblioholic29
I'm going to be starting on the blanket for my nephew tonight. I had to do some serious math last night to figure out how many stitches I should cast on to make the pattern I'm using the size I want. The whole point of making the blanket is so he'll have one he can drag around the house Linus-style without tripping over it, which means it can't be any bigger than 2 1/2 feet square. This will be my first attempt at modifying a pattern in any way, with me luck!
123pollysmith
good luck Bib, keep us posted!
124lefty33
#118 Cat, Thanks! You're right, it does look like sandal straps!
Thanks, Polly and K! After Christmas I'll still be making stuff, just not on a deadline. First on the list is to finish my bed quilt!
#120 Mindy, yeah, it was really hard to talk you into knitting. ;)
#122 Bib, Best of luck! You know you have a huge support group here if you get stuck or have questions!
Thanks, Polly and K! After Christmas I'll still be making stuff, just not on a deadline. First on the list is to finish my bed quilt!
#120 Mindy, yeah, it was really hard to talk you into knitting. ;)
#122 Bib, Best of luck! You know you have a huge support group here if you get stuck or have questions!
125readafew
lefty33 > you make a lot of cool socks. I think my wife would love a pair! What would you charge for a pair like the ones in the last pic?
126lefty33
Readafew, I haven't ever tried to sell a pair before. Would you want the same kind of yarn? Actually, I have several questions -- I'll just send you a message.
127littlegeek
I MISS KNITTING!!!!!!
I can knit on big needles for row or two, but then my wrist gives out. whinge, whinge...i'm hating life.
nice sox, as always, lefty!
I can knit on big needles for row or two, but then my wrist gives out. whinge, whinge...i'm hating life.
nice sox, as always, lefty!
128lefty33
:( Poor LG! I hope you get better enough to knit soon! Are you still in a cast and everything?
129littlegeek
I'll be in the cast for at least another 2 to 4 weeks.
I get xrayed again tomorrow so i'll know more then.
I get xrayed again tomorrow so i'll know more then.
131mindylou182
I'm sorry LG!
#124 As I remember Missy you said "Are you interested in knitting?"
"YES!"
It was quite a debate =P
#124 As I remember Missy you said "Are you interested in knitting?"
"YES!"
It was quite a debate =P
133Marensr
Poor LG we need to get you Mrs. Weasley's knitting needles.
I finished two hats but I gave one away without photographing it. I'll have to snap a photo the next time she is over.
I finished two hats but I gave one away without photographing it. I'll have to snap a photo the next time she is over.
134rissa
I found out that my boyfriends mom is working on a baby blanket, I don't know how she's making it though, I don't remember if she knits, crochets, or quilts.
135jugglingpaynes
catbastet's first (human sized) sweater!
138littlegeek
omg!!!! cat, that is beautiful!!!!!!!
140lefty33
Oh, Cat, that is so awesome! The little accent of blue at the collar was a perfect touch. Beautiful!!!
143biblioholic29
Truly beautiful cat! I love the color choices!
144elbakerone
Wow! I never would have guessed that was a homemade sweater - looks like one I recently saw on a rack at Macy's! Great work!!
146littlegeek
#144 pssst....el, just so you know, many knitters actually hate it when people say that their work looks just like "store bought." It seems like a compliment, I know, but it isn't taken that way.
147catbastet
Thanks everyone! I was relieved that it turned out so well. It's hard to tell sometimes how something will look just based on the pattern.
142- KIK!
142- KIK!
149elbakerone
144/146 - oh, sorry :( It was supposed to be a compliment (hope you know I'm impressed, Cat!) Obviously Cat's is much cooler because it's unique and individual and special but I did see a similarly striped sweater at Macy's and all I was trying to say is that the quality and style appeared comparable to high end clothing retailers. My bad.
151Espeon200
I'm just dying of curiosity, so I have to ask, is the blue stripe he bamboo yarn that "someone" got you for Christmas. It looks similar, but I can't remember exactly what it looked like.
152jugglingpaynes
LOL espy! She's saving that for something super special because she loves it and it's super soft!
153littlegeek
#149 I knew what you meant, just wanted you not to get blindsided by some cranky knitter some day. (I have seen this.)
To clarify: suppose you spent hours selecting the perfect pattern, purchased high quality yarn, spent hours and hours knitting, shaping, ripping out, knitting again, until you created a perfect garment, custom made for some lucky person. And they said, "looks just like something someone made on a machine in Indonesia and sold at Macy's for $50."
That's how some knitters hear it. (And it wasn't me.)
You have been warned.
To clarify: suppose you spent hours selecting the perfect pattern, purchased high quality yarn, spent hours and hours knitting, shaping, ripping out, knitting again, until you created a perfect garment, custom made for some lucky person. And they said, "looks just like something someone made on a machine in Indonesia and sold at Macy's for $50."
That's how some knitters hear it. (And it wasn't me.)
You have been warned.
154pollysmith
Cat! thats just beautiful! You are truely skilled!
156mindylou182
pretty sweater! I love the colors!
159lefty33
Quilt is finished! It's a king-sized quilt though the bed is queen. I like plenty of blanket hanging down the edges. I wasn't sure that I liked this until it was finished. My style is typically less scrap-look, more ordered. But I wanted to do something different that I had done before. The block is called a disappearing 9-patch. I loved putting the blocks together and choosing where to put them so that I was happy with the way the colors flowed. But then I wasn't sure that I was happy with my color choices. Until I put the borders on. Now I love it. The quilting design is my favorite one I've done so far.
Here it is on the bed:
This is the detail of the quilting. It's a leafy/viney meandering design. I quilted it on my very normal home machine. I don't own a long-arm quilter or anything (unfortunately) so it was quite an undertaking to quilt this!
My signature. I use it for all my quilts with the year of its completion.
Here it is on the bed:
This is the detail of the quilting. It's a leafy/viney meandering design. I quilted it on my very normal home machine. I don't own a long-arm quilter or anything (unfortunately) so it was quite an undertaking to quilt this!
My signature. I use it for all my quilts with the year of its completion.
160jugglingpaynes
That's beautiful lefty! I'll think twice now about posting my lame attempt at making a rag quilt. If I ever finish it! :o)
When you say home machine, you mean sewing machine right? Not a specially made just for quilting home machine?
When you say home machine, you mean sewing machine right? Not a specially made just for quilting home machine?
161Renald128
Very beautiful Lefty! It looks warm and SO soft! You are very talented!...Just out of curiosity: Do you do them as a hobby or do you sell them? (or the secret third option: Both)
163lefty33
JP, I just mean a normal sewing machine. I don't have any kind of special fancy quilting machine. Someday! But not yet.
Ron, thanks! It is mostly a hobby, but I have sold them too. Usually for selling I prefer to do it custom for the buyers so they can choose a color palate. I don't have gobs of quilts sitting around for people to buy already made. In fact, this is the first quilt I've kept for myself since I started quilting a couple years ago. I keep giving them away. This is why I am a bad businesswoman.
Ron, thanks! It is mostly a hobby, but I have sold them too. Usually for selling I prefer to do it custom for the buyers so they can choose a color palate. I don't have gobs of quilts sitting around for people to buy already made. In fact, this is the first quilt I've kept for myself since I started quilting a couple years ago. I keep giving them away. This is why I am a bad businesswoman.
164lefty33
Oh, Mem, there are AMAZING quilting machines!! The really awesome ones are in the neighborhood of $10,000. Ones that are plausible for use at home are around $3,000. This is why I don't have one.
165littlegeek
lefty, that quilt is gorgeous!
166mindylou182
It's so pretty Missy! You finally finished one for yourself too! I'm so proud!
168pollysmith
i would love to quilt!
169compskibook
Nice work lefty, and I love the colors!
170Kerian
159 lefty:
I've never seen a quilt that looks like that. It's absolutely beuatiful! I love the colors. I'm so glad you are finally keeping one for yourself. I don't think I can begin to imagine just how much work goes into making quilts. :)
I've never seen a quilt that looks like that. It's absolutely beuatiful! I love the colors. I'm so glad you are finally keeping one for yourself. I don't think I can begin to imagine just how much work goes into making quilts. :)
172lefty33
Thanks everybody! I was telling my brother last night that I've had a hard time believing compliments for that particular quilt because even my mom just gave me a funny look when I first showed her the top. That was when it was just blocks pieced together, before borders and quilting. I was prepared for people to say "oh ... interesting." But, as always, you've all helped me feel better and more confident about it! :)
#167 LadyN, you have no idea how much I want to make one for all of you! Let's see ... that one took 6 months, times many friends... Just give me about 10 years and I should be done with the lot. ;)
P.S. Mom has since said she liked it after all and taken back the funny look.
#167 LadyN, you have no idea how much I want to make one for all of you! Let's see ... that one took 6 months, times many friends... Just give me about 10 years and I should be done with the lot. ;)
P.S. Mom has since said she liked it after all and taken back the funny look.
174mindylou182
hahahaha missy.
Booksale Lady: "I love your bag! Whats it say?"
::raise bag up::
"Oh... Aldi... interesting...."
Booksale Lady: "I love your bag! Whats it say?"
::raise bag up::
"Oh... Aldi... interesting...."
176Kerian
I was looking over the thread and just realized we were teased with lefty's quilt in post #45.
177lefty33
Thanks Cat and Bella! I'm glad you like it!
Bella, quilting isn't really so hard, just time-consuming. You should give it a try!
#176 K, kik! Yes, you were. But no one cared yet -- we were all thinking "socks, socks, socks, socks!" ;)
edited to clarify post reference
Bella, quilting isn't really so hard, just time-consuming. You should give it a try!
#176 K, kik! Yes, you were. But no one cared yet -- we were all thinking "socks, socks, socks, socks!" ;)
edited to clarify post reference
178jugglingpaynes
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lefty, you just referenced yourself, and it's early (for me). I just read your message three times in confuzzlement before I realized you meant K's post.
lefty, you just referenced yourself, and it's early (for me). I just read your message three times in confuzzlement before I realized you meant K's post.
180MellieT
I wish I could... but if it took you that long to do it with a machine it would take me forever to try it by hand! I don't have a sewing machine any more... mine broke about a year ago and I haven't been able to replace it.
181lefty33
Bella, by hand certainly takes a lot more time! I wouldn't enjoy piecing by hand at all. I hope you can get a new machine!
Apparently I'm in Finish Mode and have just now completed a pair of socks I'd been putting off finishing. It's a pattern I made up. Rather more simple than the last pair of socks I did. These are just knit and purl stitches.
Apparently I'm in Finish Mode and have just now completed a pair of socks I'd been putting off finishing. It's a pattern I made up. Rather more simple than the last pair of socks I did. These are just knit and purl stitches.
182pollysmith
they look great to me. lefty!
184littlegeek
lefty, you're very talented.
I'm hoping compski got her sox today. Waiting for a post!
I'm hoping compski got her sox today. Waiting for a post!
185lefty33
Thanks, guys. And I thought they were too plain. They're for a boy, so I avoided the fancy stuff.
I can't wait to see Compski'ssocks sox! I love the yarn you chose for them, LG.
I can't wait to see Compski's
187LadyN
181 - You see, you posted the new socks lefty, which are lovely, but after Kerian spotting #45, I'm now looking at quilts in the background... That one's nice too!!
189lefty33
The quilt in the background of these socks is one my grandma made. It was a wedding present. She's the one who inspired my quilting.
190LadyN
Oh that's lovely. My grandma taught me to knit, but I haven't done it for years. You guys inspire me to try again, but I'm not very good. I know, I know...practice!
191Kerian
I likewise can't wait to see compski's socks.
#181 lefty:
That's it. You're some sort of sock goddess.
#189 lefty:
I was going to ask about the quilt. I'm glad you said. ;)
I was in Michael's a few days ago when I ran into someone from work. Another knitter! I was getting things to make cards for my grandmother who is sick. I'm going to make a book card for her, too, but those take more time so I won't be able to send it for at least a week. I've only ever made one book card before.
#181 lefty:
That's it. You're some sort of sock goddess.
#189 lefty:
I was going to ask about the quilt. I'm glad you said. ;)
I was in Michael's a few days ago when I ran into someone from work. Another knitter! I was getting things to make cards for my grandmother who is sick. I'm going to make a book card for her, too, but those take more time so I won't be able to send it for at least a week. I've only ever made one book card before.
192jugglingpaynes
I was wondering if any of the crafters around here have heard about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. It's really been buzzing in the homeschooling blogs I visit.
Here are a couple of articles about what is going on.
This one is from Forbes:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html
This is from the American Library Association:
http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322
Here are a couple of articles about what is going on.
This one is from Forbes:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html
This is from the American Library Association:
http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322
193lefty33
There's a good, cheery article, JP! That seems like the most ridiculous of a lot of ridiculous laws. Where do I sign up for the that-is-a-stupid-idea group? How on earth do they suppose they are going to regulate all that anyway? Oh, how I hate everything politics. Stuff like that makes me want to move to an undeveloped jungle area. Oops, started to rant ... I'm stopping now.
I'm glad to hear you like the socks.Too bad it's about to be illegal to mail them anywhere. I almost forgot I was done ranting.
I'm glad to hear you like the socks.
194jugglingpaynes
LOL! I hear ya, lefty!
This was the government reaction to all the lead in toys. I guess we should be happy the recent plane crash ended well, or they would be eliminating birds as too make sure the sky is safe for airplanes.
This was the government reaction to all the lead in toys. I guess we should be happy the recent plane crash ended well, or they would be eliminating birds as too make sure the sky is safe for airplanes.
195pollysmith
how utterly stupid!
196Kerian
I heard about it on LT's BookMooch group. I agree it's completely ridiculous and it makes me very angry. I just backspaced my rant until it was deleted.
198readafew
They can kiss my @$$. I will continue making my pull dogs and I am NOT paying $1000 to have each unique dog 'tested'. This is a problem that could have been solved with a law saying 'Don't make children's toys with lead or phthalate" and then prosecuted anyone found to be doing so. This kind of blanket overreaction does not belong in the land of the free.
199jugglingpaynes
True that. I think Etsy had a petition or action kit about it readafew. I'll see if I can find the link for you.
The action kit is here, just hurry. I think today is the last day for comment.
http://blog.buyhandmade.org/?p=159
The action kit is here, just hurry. I think today is the last day for comment.
http://blog.buyhandmade.org/?p=159
200MEM82
I completely agree, readafew! I was certain when I heard about these laws that I was being misinformed but nope, it's true. It's just going to fail spectacularly.
202rissa
apparently our government doesn't even know the difference between an infant and a tween. infants are the ones who put everything in their mouths and are therefore affected by such things in anything they can reach to put in their mouths. tweens are not at risk. I can't remember the last time I saw a 12 year old sucking on a book.
203lefty33
Thanks for that link, JP. I've contacted the consumer protection people and my Congressman.
205lefty33
Shh, don't tell anyone else about my secret identity.
I've finished my cushion project! I am so relieved to have them finished. They're on my blog here. But here's a before and after:
I've finished my cushion project! I am so relieved to have them finished. They're on my blog here. But here's a before and after:
206foggidawn
Nice, lefty! I need to make a new cover for Espy and MrsE's couch -- it really clashes with my living room furniture, but we needed the extra seating -- but I've been dragging my feet on that. Maybe seeing your pretty cushions will inspire me!
208Kerian
What a difference, lefty! I love the after photo!
I'm told none of our furniture really matches, but we have a blue theme going on in this room. The living once had a gold theme. (I'm technically in the family room.)
I'm told none of our furniture really matches, but we have a blue theme going on in this room. The living once had a gold theme. (I'm technically in the family room.)
209MEM82
Wow! That looks like a completely different set. Makes me wish I had a different couch so I could re-upholster it. 8) But, alas, we just bought our couch last year and it's holding up rather well *knock on wood*.
212biblioholic29
I finished the mini-blanket in the car on the way to Holly's, so I don't have a picture for you. The next step is to convince him to carry it instead of the big one. That's the hard part and up to his mom!
214biblioholic29
I'll see what I can do. :)
215readafew
have some new and improved dogs up on Etsy Finally finished them last night, I have a week to sell them before that stupid law comes into effect (though I ain't taking them down). I changed the design just a little but I think it makes a big difference.
218biblioholic29
Any one else read the words "sock snake" and immediately think of a certain episode of Coupling?
(The real one, not the lame American version that lasted for, like 3 episodes.)
(The real one, not the lame American version that lasted for, like 3 episodes.)
219jugglingpaynes
It's very simple readafew. Just say they are for adults only. ;o)
And now you have one less to sell. I'm going to save it for the next toddler birthday I have to go to. (I never remember when the birthdays are, so it's good to have a gift in advance!)
And now you have one less to sell. I'm going to save it for the next toddler birthday I have to go to. (I never remember when the birthdays are, so it's good to have a gift in advance!)
220readafew
219 > I just saw the email! Thank you very much! (My first Sale!) If looking at the picture you have any preferences (They are pretty close but not identical) let me know. I'll try to get the package out tomorrow certainly by Friday. I hope you like it.
216 > since I already had this one and snapafew at flickr I thought why mess with a good thing?
216 > since I already had this one and snapafew at flickr I thought why mess with a good thing?
221jugglingpaynes
Surprise me. :o)
There's no rush. I think I have at least a couple of months before any birthdays come up. Almost all the children I know were born in the spring or summer. Except for one lucky girl who shares my birthday.
There's no rush. I think I have at least a couple of months before any birthdays come up. Almost all the children I know were born in the spring or summer. Except for one lucky girl who shares my birthday.
223biblioholic29
They still play it constantly on BBCAmerica here and it's always available OnDemand, which is pretty much the only reason I haven't bought it on DVD. One of the funniest shows ever.
224LadyN
I am ever so slighty in love with Richard Coyle. It was quite a shock to discover he isn't really welsh!
225biblioholic29
Hmmm...me too. I even watched Strange, which I randomly found On Demand one day. I was able to watch three episodes and then it disappeared.
226elbakerone
If there are still some left I'll be ordering one in a month or so. I don't have a budget to buy gifts in advance but I think that would make an adorable gift for my nephew. He absolutely LOVES the book Go, Dog Go and I think your toys would remind him of that dog!
227readafew
well they aren't flying off the shelves, so if I get down to 1 left I'll try to let you know, otherwise thanks for seriously considering spending your hard earned money on them.
228Marensr
Lefty, your quilt is gorgeous.
I finally uploaded a link to some of my christmas knitting projects (the hats and a scarf, one hat I gave away without photographing :( )
cat for you I included the first sweater I ever knit (I think I was about 12 or 13) I am just lucky I liked things oversized because it still fits but I wish I hadn't chosen pink. Oh well.
http://picasaweb.google.com/marensr/Knitting#
Coupling use to run on our PBS station- hilarious but yes not for children. LadyN which one was Richard Coyle?
Oh and part of why I have been gone was so my sister and I could design a website for our knit patterns and things. We're not quite done but hope to have it up in March. If anyone is interested I'll post it when we are done. My sister is an incredible knitter so there are some good things on there.
I finally uploaded a link to some of my christmas knitting projects (the hats and a scarf, one hat I gave away without photographing :( )
cat for you I included the first sweater I ever knit (I think I was about 12 or 13) I am just lucky I liked things oversized because it still fits but I wish I hadn't chosen pink. Oh well.
http://picasaweb.google.com/marensr/Knitting#
Coupling use to run on our PBS station- hilarious but yes not for children. LadyN which one was Richard Coyle?
Oh and part of why I have been gone was so my sister and I could design a website for our knit patterns and things. We're not quite done but hope to have it up in March. If anyone is interested I'll post it when we are done. My sister is an incredible knitter so there are some good things on there.
229jugglingpaynes
Wow! Nice work Maren! I think the sweater is a nice color. When you said pink, I thought something lighter, like pastel pink. Cat liked that it had a hood and pockets.
230MellieT
Wow Maren! I absolutely love your hoodie/sweater. It is gorgeous! And you hats and scarf are wonderful too.
232biblioholic29
Gorgeous Mar! And I know you asked LadyN, but since I know the answer...Richard Coyle played Jeff. The funniest one.
234lefty33
Maren, those are all gorgeous! I especially love the red hat. Husband thinks hoodie sweaters are the best idea ever. I thought it was a good pink. Not really very pink at all. And I would certainly be interested in seeing your finished website!
235pollysmith
lovely! just lovely!
236Marensr
Thanks for all the nice compliments.
Hey they Hoodie pattern was really simple from a pattern called Wonderful Wallabys It had all the sizes from Baby to Large man so Lefty you could knit husband his own hoodie. I suspect someone must still be selling the pattern. I'll have to ask my mom if she still has a copy.
Of course it is Jeff. He was hilarious. That is why the American attempt was not as good no painfully funny Jeff.
Hey they Hoodie pattern was really simple from a pattern called Wonderful Wallabys It had all the sizes from Baby to Large man so Lefty you could knit husband his own hoodie. I suspect someone must still be selling the pattern. I'll have to ask my mom if she still has a copy.
Of course it is Jeff. He was hilarious. That is why the American attempt was not as good no painfully funny Jeff.
237readafew
Thought I'd show you the Chess set I turned for my sister
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3273547918_592651c3db_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapafew/3272731431/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3273547918_592651c3db_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapafew/3272731431/
238jugglingpaynes
readafew!!! I got the doggie today! It's wonderful! Absolutely worth the price. I love it! Does Etsy have a place where you can leave ratings?
239readafew
Thank you, I always worry cause I know where all the 'mistakes' are. Yes Etsy does have a feedback system and I can use all the happy/positive feedback I can get. I haven't used it yet so I'll have to look and see how it's done.
241readafew
If you go to your profile, on the right is a link for feedback, I think it can be done there.
242readafew
lefty > Thank you, the board is Maple and Walnut and the pieces are Walnut and Oak. (didn't have enough Maple on hand)
243kirbyowns
You are very talented! I just added you as a contact in flickr so I can watch your work. Just letting you know that it's not some random person!
244jugglingpaynes
Thanks readafew! I'll go do it now before I forget. (Now where did I put my password?)
Done. I hope it helps drum up more business for you!
Done. I hope it helps drum up more business for you!
245jfslone
Everyone is so crafty! I need to take pictures of some of my scrapbook pages. That's really what I throw the most of my creative energy into. I just started self-teaching myself to knit, though. It's more amusing to my husband and cat than it is productive, at this point.
246jugglingpaynes
Helpful hint, jfslone, never leave your knitting projects out. I can't tell you how many times a cat has unraveled or tangled my daughter's knitting.
247kirbyowns
Or simply stolen it. Kirby tends to do that. Especially if it's shaped like a pot holder.
Oh, guess what Kirby taught Finnegan last night. (rolls eyes)
Oh, guess what Kirby taught Finnegan last night. (rolls eyes)
248readafew
243 > thanks most of my stuff has been going up either on flickr or Etsy lately.
244 > really appreciate, it certainly can't hurt. I hope it helps too.
244 > really appreciate, it certainly can't hurt. I hope it helps too.
249foggidawn
Sophie found a skein of yarn in my room that she likes to carry around the house. Fortunately, she hasn't figured out how to unroll the yarn . . . yet. And she doesn't chew on it -- just brings it out and leaves it in the middle of the living room. She also does this with socks and slippers.
251jfslone
Thankfully she has shown no other interest except to give me this superior look whenever I visually show I'm upset I screwed something up.
Also thankful that my door to the "crafting room" shuts securely!
Also thankful that my door to the "crafting room" shuts securely!
252biblioholic29
When I was casting off the "mini-blanket" my nephew was far more interested in the ball of yarn. It being a ball and all. I was a little worried he'd make off with it. Then I finished and he wanted the needles (he's a budding percussionist).
253LadyN
#232 - Thanks for picking up the ball there! haven't been in for a couple of days (should be asleep now...). Ah yes, Jeff. Love. Him. A favourite Jeff moment - "she thinks I collect womens' ears in a bucket!". tee hee hee. Must watch again...
Gorgeous, gorgeous things you peeps are making. I am humbled.
Gorgeous, gorgeous things you peeps are making. I am humbled.
254biblioholic29
#253: That's probably my favorite Jeff moment. Closely followed by the "hoovering incident"
256pollysmith
Those are so very cool!
257Marensr
Readafew what a splendid chess set now do the pieces move themselves? ;)
jfslone, I am glad you are learning to knit- it will bring you years of guilt-free television watching ("What I'm knitting?")
Fun new socks Lefty!
LadyN or Jeff and the wooden leg?
jfslone, I am glad you are learning to knit- it will bring you years of guilt-free television watching ("What I'm knitting?")
Fun new socks Lefty!
LadyN or Jeff and the wooden leg?
258Kerian
What interesting socks, lefty! I like the pattern. Is that a cat tree for Larry that I see in the first photo? :)
259lefty33
K, yes it is! He has all his claws and the furniture is happier having a scratching post around.
260Mandy2
I like socks, and I love new socks, I think if I knew how to make socks (and had the patience for it) that would be a dangerous thing. Still, I'm jealous of your abilities.
261biblioholic29
Plus poor Pepper might just explode with the awesomeness of a never-ending array of socks!
263littlegeek
Not to mention the yarn laying around that s/he could destroy.
265foggidawn
#260/261 -- Does Pepper love socks, too? Because Sophie thinks they are the best thing ever! She likes to carry them around the house. She is fond of yarn, too: I have a skein of it in my craft stuff, and Sophie likes to get it out and carry it around.
266Mandy2
Oh yes, my little angel loves socks. I can not take them off in front of her unless i want her to have them. And we usually wake up in the morning with a few extra socks on the bed.
267kirbyowns
Kirby will get socks out of the hamper. He keeps one and gives Finnegan the other. He'll steal "borrow" new ones too, but dirty ones seem to the the best.
269foggidawn
LOL! Our last dog had no interest in socks, so I was really bemused when Sophie started dragging ours around. Guess it's fairly common, then. I love that Kirby shares with Finnegan! :-)
270littlegeek
My old cat used to love stinky sox. They were second only to catnip.
271compskibook
My Scottie Gregor loves socks. I find them balled up in the strangest corners. I have been very careful so he doesn't get my LG socks!
272littlegeek
;-)
273lefty33
I got a letter back from my congressman about the new crafting law. The letter said that individual crafters and small business owners/crafters are not going to be targeted because they will be getting their supplies from larger companies and those companies will be paying for their products to be tested. Therefore items made from tested materials are safe. Didn't mention things like fabric, yarn, wood, etc that don't start out as children's items and wouldn't have been tested.
I've finished two more pairs of socks but I shipped them to HE people today and want them to see the socks first. So no pictures yet.
I've finished two more pairs of socks but I shipped them to HE people today and want them to see the socks first. So no pictures yet.
274catbastet
I was wondering about that. If they are going to hold crafters responsible, they would need to have some way of getting supplies certified. The problem is, someone like readafew is creating most of his own supplies, except for the finish he uses.
I was reading a site today called National Bankruptcy Day about the CPSIA. Apparently, this ruling is managing to polarize activists and the writer complains about the act being used as a litmus test for how much you care about children. (If you don't support it, you must not care)
It will be interesting to see where this leads. The thrift shops near me have definitely been affected. My Goodwill store wouldn't accept a Thomas train toy box because they can't take painted wood items.
ETA: Oops. JP on cat's account. She forgot to sign out!
I was reading a site today called National Bankruptcy Day about the CPSIA. Apparently, this ruling is managing to polarize activists and the writer complains about the act being used as a litmus test for how much you care about children. (If you don't support it, you must not care)
It will be interesting to see where this leads. The thrift shops near me have definitely been affected. My Goodwill store wouldn't accept a Thomas train toy box because they can't take painted wood items.
ETA: Oops. JP on cat's account. She forgot to sign out!
275MsDonna
#274 I was sitting here reading Cat's post thinking, if she's that mature right now, what's she going to be like in a few years time.
276jugglingpaynes
LOL! Believe me, she could have written that! She is a deep thinker for her 15 years! I usually have her edit me. Now you see why. :o)
283kirbyowns
Sort of. More of The Lorax, but they are also seen in the Horton books and other Seuss books.
285catbastet
281- *gasp* Are those truffula trees? I love truffula trees!
JP would like to add that she loves The Lorax (she's being miserly with her last two posts of the month).
JP would like to add that she loves The Lorax (she's being miserly with her last two posts of the month).
287Kerian
I've never read the book but I did see the movie several years ago. I remember thinking it was sad. I guessed from the start that it was for your classroom and have to say I've never seen a classroom create things from Dr. Suess's books before. Yours will be very interesting! Good work, btw. You've captured his books well. :)
288biblioholic29
K! You have to read The Lorax! Do it! Right now! :D
Seriously, you would really like it and the newest editions are printed on recycled paper, which is doubly awesome!
Seriously, you would really like it and the newest editions are printed on recycled paper, which is doubly awesome!
289kirbyowns
KIK
Here's the Truffula Forest:
Here's Whoville:
I'm actually making them to put in our Science Lab for our Seuss-a-thon celebration on Monday. We'll be doing activities all day and watching Horton Hears a Who at the end of the day. The Seuss-a-thon is in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, and the whole school (1st & 2nd grade) will be celebrating by doing different activities that day. This day is also a kick-off of a 2 week long author study for the 2nd graders.
I will be saving the things that I am making if possible. I'm going to try to laminate them and save for my classroom for next year.
Here's the Truffula Forest:
Here's Whoville:
I'm actually making them to put in our Science Lab for our Seuss-a-thon celebration on Monday. We'll be doing activities all day and watching Horton Hears a Who at the end of the day. The Seuss-a-thon is in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, and the whole school (1st & 2nd grade) will be celebrating by doing different activities that day. This day is also a kick-off of a 2 week long author study for the 2nd graders.
I will be saving the things that I am making if possible. I'm going to try to laminate them and save for my classroom for next year.
290catbastet
That is so cute!! I love the orange bubbly building! I forgot that Dr Seuss' birthday was so close!
JP says that we should have a Seuss-a-thon, too.
JP says that we should have a Seuss-a-thon, too.
291Kerian
#288 bib:
KIK. I don't have a copy. I'll take your word and look for one, though! :)
Of all the author's books I read to my kid sister, that strangely wasn't one of them. I can say for certain that Oh, the Places You'll Go! wasn't one of them, either. She was a huge fan of his books.
KIK. I don't have a copy. I'll take your word and look for one, though! :)
Of all the author's books I read to my kid sister, that strangely wasn't one of them. I can say for certain that Oh, the Places You'll Go! wasn't one of them, either. She was a huge fan of his books.
292Kerian
#289 kirby:
It looks great! I'm excited about the Seuss-a-thon for you! :) My grandmother was a second grade teacher. I remember she laminated everything. I used to help her and her friends with their classrooms.
#290 cat:
Does she have some ideas for it? We could post cats in hats? Quote a book? Perhaps MrA can run around the threads as MrA and his other persona playing the roles of Thing1 and Thing2.
It looks great! I'm excited about the Seuss-a-thon for you! :) My grandmother was a second grade teacher. I remember she laminated everything. I used to help her and her friends with their classrooms.
#290 cat:
Does she have some ideas for it? We could post cats in hats? Quote a book? Perhaps MrA can run around the threads as MrA and his other persona playing the roles of Thing1 and Thing2.
293kirbyowns
KIK
Well, some ideas from our Seuss-a-thon
*Read Dr. Seuss books for 1904 seconds (31 min., 44 sec.) to celebrate the year he was born.
*Watch a movie made from a Dr. Seuss book.
*Graph you're favorite Seuss character (we did favorite books last year).
*My pod (group of teachers) are dressing up as Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3. We may even have a Thing 2.5, I'm not sure yet.
Well, some ideas from our Seuss-a-thon
*Read Dr. Seuss books for 1904 seconds (31 min., 44 sec.) to celebrate the year he was born.
*Watch a movie made from a Dr. Seuss book.
*Graph you're favorite Seuss character (we did favorite books last year).
*My pod (group of teachers) are dressing up as Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3. We may even have a Thing 2.5, I'm not sure yet.
294compskibook
274 JP That is how most bad children's legislation gets through. "You don't support 'No Child Left Behind'? Then you don't care about kids, even if it is a bad program that mandates overtesting."
296catbastet
292- I don't think she had any ideas in particular for it, she just wanted to do one. :)
297readafew
The letter said that individual crafters and small business owners/crafters are not going to be targeted
Doesn't mean we're exempt, just to small to bother with MOST of the time. But it's still illegal. Idiot.
The dog I sent JP was made from an oak tree that I cut from my property, Should I have it tested? whatever.
Doesn't mean we're exempt, just to small to bother with MOST of the time. But it's still illegal. Idiot.
The dog I sent JP was made from an oak tree that I cut from my property, Should I have it tested? whatever.
298lefty33
Cute village, Kirby! It looks great!
Readafew, see that's what I thought too. Still not exempt, and materials we get for ourselves won't have been tested. Let's all go form our own colony on an undiscovered island. Or perhaps now that Atlantis has been found.. ;)
Readafew, see that's what I thought too. Still not exempt, and materials we get for ourselves won't have been tested. Let's all go form our own colony on an undiscovered island. Or perhaps now that Atlantis has been found.. ;)
299pollysmith
still kinda wet tho....
300readafew
got the socks today! absolutely wonderful. Her birthday is Saturday, so she'll see them then. Thank you.
301lefty33
Polly, always worrying about details. :P~
:D I'm glad you like them, readafew! Since it was a cabled sock that you first commented on, I used cables in your wife's socks.
:D I'm glad you like them, readafew! Since it was a cabled sock that you first commented on, I used cables in your wife's socks.
302readafew
Not sure what cables are (the raised patterns?) but you did very well indeed. Now I have to wait to see if I did well on Saturday!
304biblioholic29
I got mine today, but I haven't opened them yet. The reason why is on Good News/Bad News
I'm home, they're open and I LUURRRRRVVVVVEEEEEE them!
I'm home, they're open and I LUURRRRRVVVVVEEEEEE them!
306MellieT
Whenever you just see a red "x" you can right click on the space where the "x" is, click properties, and then copy the url address. Once copied paste it into your browser and it will take you to the picture on another website usually.
308littlegeek
I can't see bib's sox!
kirby those decorations are awesome.
OK, I came into this thread to kvetch. I dropped a couple of stitches in the massively complex lace shawl I'm knitting, and I have to tink out about 5 rows. UGHGHGRRRGHGHGH!!!! So frustrating!!!
I was so bummed I just started the second sock for my husband. *sigh*
kirby those decorations are awesome.
OK, I came into this thread to kvetch. I dropped a couple of stitches in the massively complex lace shawl I'm knitting, and I have to tink out about 5 rows. UGHGHGRRRGHGHGH!!!! So frustrating!!!
I was so bummed I just started the second sock for my husband. *sigh*
309lefty33
Yay Bib! I'm glad you like them! The little gathers in the pattern showed up better in your picture than they did in the ones I took before I sent them.
LG, I don't blame you for starting a sock instead. Unknitting is quite frustrating indeed! You can just see all your time in each stitch unraveled. Messing something up usually puts it on the back burner for a while until I can build up the patience to fix it.
LG, I don't blame you for starting a sock instead. Unknitting is quite frustrating indeed! You can just see all your time in each stitch unraveled. Messing something up usually puts it on the back burner for a while until I can build up the patience to fix it.
310littlegeek
Yeah, that's what I get for knitting lace. It's impossible to frog it, you can only tink it. I tried to fix it with a crochet hook and just ended up making it worse.
It's a lesson for my students. They think I'm infallible, I keep telling them I'm just patient. Most of the time. ;-)
It's a lesson for my students. They think I'm infallible, I keep telling them I'm just patient. Most of the time. ;-)
311Marensr
Oh LG I know how stinking that can be. I often keep the more difficult project next to the less difficult one so I can switch when frustrated and yes- lace gets all funnly looking when you try to pick up the stitches with a crochet hook.
For years I used to make my mom rip things back for me. (Probably my freshman year in college was the last year). Now I find it a little sickly satisfying to yank something off the needles and pull it back if it is not right. Although with lace I would do it a stitch at a time as well which is a pain.
Still on the bright side your husband will get a second sock.
For years I used to make my mom rip things back for me. (Probably my freshman year in college was the last year). Now I find it a little sickly satisfying to yank something off the needles and pull it back if it is not right. Although with lace I would do it a stitch at a time as well which is a pain.
Still on the bright side your husband will get a second sock.
312littlegeek
I always have an easy project on tap when I'm knitting lace. Nature of the beast. I was doing really well on this project until this, but it seems I have to tink at least once every time I do a giant lace project.
314puppetmaster101
238: AWW! (i know im late) Whats its name??
315MrAndrew
>#314: I think his name is "Woody". There is a photo of the litter up in post #88.
Actually, i think they are clones... spoooooooky.
Actually, i think they are clones... spoooooooky.
316Espeon200
That was before the dark times... before the Empire.
*Cues music* Da, dada da, dada da da da da da da da da da da da da daaaaaaa... DA! DA! DA! daaaa daaa da da da daaaaa, daaaa... and so on and so forth...
*Cues music* Da, dada da, dada da da da da da da da da da da da da daaaaaaa... DA! DA! DA! daaaa daaa da da da daaaaa, daaaa... and so on and so forth...
318kirbyowns
Anyone else try to sing that? I don't think the da's are in the right places.
*sings again*
*sings again*
319biblioholic29
It depends on which piece it's supposed to be. A couple different ones seem to fit a couple different places...
320readafew
Well in the next week or two I'll have some pictures of my flock of loons I'll be putting up for sale. (Garden/Yard ornaments.
321jugglingpaynes
Norman! Listen! It's the loons! They're welcoming us back.
Sorry. "On Golden Pond" moment.
Sorry. "On Golden Pond" moment.
322littlegeek
I fixed the lace today and it wasn't bad. Only took 2 episodes of Buffy.
god, Spike is a hottie.
god, Spike is a hottie.
323biblioholic29
Yes. He. Is.
324Marensr
Ah good LG at least you found a way to make it less painful. The actor who plays Spike was originally a Chicago actor. Surprising I know.
325biblioholic29
But he was born and grew up in Modesto, CA which is where the last bookstore I worked at was. Apparently he could often be seen at Target when home visiting family. I never ran into him though. :(
326puppetmaster101
i have nothing to say :)
328puppetmaster101
I LIKE TO MAKE PUPPETS!! THATS A CRAFT!
330catbastet
I'm working on an embroidery that will hopefully turn out looking like a phoenix. I drew the design, but I can never tell how the colors will look until I've put them in. However, it seems to be working out so far. If I like the way it turns out, maybe I'll post a picture.
331pollysmith
I'd love to see it Cat!
332catbastet
Thanks! I like doing embroidery. Once, I embroidered a dragon surrounded by treasure for my brother for Christmas. I was really happy with the way it turned out. :)
333littlegeek
I finished the peacock shawl, y'all! Pictures to come in a few days.
It's going to look amazing once I block it.
It's going to look amazing once I block it.
334pollysmith
OOOOO its sounds fabulously pretty!
338pollysmith
Love the loons!
339littlegeek
The shawl pics are taken, we are still having problems with the internet at home because *ahem* my husband refuses to get help. I keep asking him to call the guy that messed it up and he keeps on thinking he can fix it himself. And he keeps making it worse.
Tip for guys: ASK FOR DIRECTIONS!!!!
Tip for guys: ASK FOR DIRECTIONS!!!!
341Marensr
Ooh I want to see the puppets and the embroidery and the shawl. I love the Loons and the turned bowls readafew.
342readafew
Thanks polly and Marensr, now if I could just convince people to buy the stuff...
the encouragement is appreciated.
the encouragement is appreciated.
344puppetmaster101
329: good idea
lemme see if i can get a pic...
HOW DO U DO IT? (if anyone knows i have a dell)
lemme see if i can get a pic...
HOW DO U DO IT? (if anyone knows i have a dell)
345littlegeek
Anyone who's on facebook can see the shawl now because hubby uploaded it there for me. He promised he would call the ISP guys tomorrow or Saturday so I'll post them here soon.
*sigh*
*sigh*
347puppetmaster101
SICKO!!
349foggidawn
Yeah, MrA -- keep in mind that some HEers have kids that read over their shoulders . . . and some of us check in from work!
350readafew
HAHA, Mr A needs to check is posts after posting. I was a little concerned for him when I saw that. If you copy the link and post it in the browser it is a cartoon of a kid with a real sock puppet. Apparently this is their way of dealing with hot-linking. So don't be to harsh on Mr A. hopefully he'll be back soon and fix the problem.
351readafew
OH even BETTER. After visiting the picture in a browser, the actual picture shows up. So Mr. A has NO CLUE what the rest of us saw/are looking at. That is a REAL dirty trick from the web site.
if you click on this link it is the picture Mr A tried to post.
http://www.andrews-corner.org/sock_puppet.jpg
try clicking on the link.
if you click on this link it is the picture Mr A tried to post.
http://www.andrews-corner.org/sock_puppet.jpg
try clicking on the link.
352jugglingpaynes
ROFL!!!!
I figured it was something like that, but I didn't have enough time to copy and paste the link. (Children walking back and forth behind me)
Maybe we should send him messages on his profile.
I figured it was something like that, but I didn't have enough time to copy and paste the link. (Children walking back and forth behind me)
Maybe we should send him messages on his profile.
353pollysmith
O My Word! I think I need a cold shower now!
354jugglingpaynes
ROFL!!!!
readafew, it didn't work. Don't try to link it!!!
readafew, it didn't work. Don't try to link it!!!
355readafew
That's good to know. Since I have visited it I don't know what else might stop it. The good thing is I don't have to see walking naked dude anymore though.
356MrAndrew
This is MsDonna *stern look on her face*
I just noticed MrA's post and have logged on as him and deleted it. *pulls out pro-forma apology letter again*
On behalf of MrA I would like to sincerely apologize to anyone who was forced to view the image posted by him. Please be assured that it was not his intention to post an image of this nature and Readafew's explanation is probably correct (I hope). Steps will be taken to ensure that MrA is more careful in the future.
I just noticed MrA's post and have logged on as him and deleted it. *pulls out pro-forma apology letter again*
On behalf of MrA I would like to sincerely apologize to anyone who was forced to view the image posted by him. Please be assured that it was not his intention to post an image of this nature and Readafew's explanation is probably correct (I hope). Steps will be taken to ensure that MrA is more careful in the future.
357pollysmith
Fifty lashes with a limp....er...wet noodle
35856Hypocrites
This member has been suspended from the site.
359pollysmith
ashly I'm not so sure that would be better
360jugglingpaynes
357: *snicker*
Poor MrA. All he wanted was to post a sock puppet.
Poor MrA. All he wanted was to post a sock puppet.
362Kerian
#351 readafew:
Wrong image.
I think I'm done with the thread for a tad bit. Kid sister was in the room just now. Thank goodness she wasn't looking at the computer. She's not allowed to marry until she's 40. Shhhhh! No complaining.
Wrong image.
I think I'm done with the thread for a tad bit. Kid sister was in the room just now. Thank goodness she wasn't looking at the computer. She's not allowed to marry until she's 40. Shhhhh! No complaining.
364MrAndrew
Oh.my.smurfing.heavens.
sorry, sorry, i had NO idea what i had done. That was just a picture that came up when i googled puppet images, it was a cartoon of a (fully clothed) guy with a sock puppet. Even after i posted it, that all that showed up when i looked at the post.
i am really really so very sorry. Honestly.
*slinks away in shame*
sorry, sorry, i had NO idea what i had done. That was just a picture that came up when i googled puppet images, it was a cartoon of a (fully clothed) guy with a sock puppet. Even after i posted it, that all that showed up when i looked at the post.
i am really really so very sorry. Honestly.
*slinks away in shame*
365puppetmaster101
MrA, its TOTTALLY fine. I thought u were trying to instult me! But you explained, we understand!
367puppetmaster101
No problem ;)
369puppetmaster101
NO u did not
371puppetmaster101
TRUST us
373Espeon200
Gosh, I get busy for a few days and don't come to Hogwarts Express and MrA decides to mess with the status quo. Messing with the status quo is my favorite thing too! :( You really need to be more considerate of my schedule, MrA.
374andrew.46
Hi,
My apologies for my hotlinking protection disturbing this group so much. Unfortunately that particular image is very popular and is hotlinked by many, many sites. The result is that each time the image is accessed on a remote site the bandwidth used is charged against my account. Hence the little substitution trick which aims to deter the practice :-).
But it was not my intention to upset what appears to be a fairly mild group, and for this my apologies!
All the best,
Andrew Strong
http://www.andrews-corner.org
My apologies for my hotlinking protection disturbing this group so much. Unfortunately that particular image is very popular and is hotlinked by many, many sites. The result is that each time the image is accessed on a remote site the bandwidth used is charged against my account. Hence the little substitution trick which aims to deter the practice :-).
But it was not my intention to upset what appears to be a fairly mild group, and for this my apologies!
All the best,
Andrew Strong
http://www.andrews-corner.org
376MrAndrew
>#374: Dude, are you serious? Is that a sockpuppet account created as a joke? If you are the person really responsible for that little trick, i've got some things to say to you. Starting with, change your smurfing name.
377andrew.46
Hi Mr Andrew,
It is not a joke it is a measure designed to protect against the unethical activity of hotlinking someone else's images, which is exactly what you have done.
The page itself is not a joke and if you take the time to read the attributions at the base of this page you will see that I sought and received permission to use that image. You sir did not seek that permission.
And the name btw is my real name: Andrew Strong. If you really have some things to say to me there is an email address on every page on my site, feel free to email me.
Andrew
It is not a joke it is a measure designed to protect against the unethical activity of hotlinking someone else's images, which is exactly what you have done.
The page itself is not a joke and if you take the time to read the attributions at the base of this page you will see that I sought and received permission to use that image. You sir did not seek that permission.
And the name btw is my real name: Andrew Strong. If you really have some things to say to me there is an email address on every page on my site, feel free to email me.
Andrew
379MsDonna
#377 - andrew.46 you could have achieved the same thing by simply having the image change to a message stating what was occurring ie, permission not sought to hotlink this picture. You may be aware of the implications of hotlinking, but you can not assume that everyone does. Not only have you exposed children to pornography, but you have also placed people in jeopardy who may have logged onto a safe site from their workplace.
I personally think you do this for attention and for no other reason, why else would you go looking at the sites where the image was posted? Go away troll.
I personally think you do this for attention and for no other reason, why else would you go looking at the sites where the image was posted? Go away troll.
382andrew.46
Hi,
Well, just to prove I am not such an evil troll I have removed the offending image and replaced it with a less provocative one.
My apologies to all.
Andrew
Well, just to prove I am not such an evil troll I have removed the offending image and replaced it with a less provocative one.
My apologies to all.
Andrew
383foggidawn
#382 -- Much more appropriate, and I think it gets your message across, which the other one did not. You apology is appreciated
384jugglingpaynes
Thank you for the apology andrew.46
As an artist, I understand your feeling about the hotlinking. I also understand that the internet is a big place as hard to police as the Wild West and that some have chosen drastic methods to protect their little homestead. I also know that children tend to get caught in the crossfire (my own 15 y.o. inadvertently saw the picture) so I appreciate you changing the picture.
Now let's move on to the new thread. I hear lefty made some dresses... :o)
As an artist, I understand your feeling about the hotlinking. I also understand that the internet is a big place as hard to police as the Wild West and that some have chosen drastic methods to protect their little homestead. I also know that children tend to get caught in the crossfire (my own 15 y.o. inadvertently saw the picture) so I appreciate you changing the picture.
Now let's move on to the new thread. I hear lefty made some dresses... :o)
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So I am reviving this old thread like Frankenstein. I remember we had decent group of knitters and few people even got knit presents from me. My sister and I got around to posting our pattern store on Ravelry, Facebook and Pinterest if any one is interestesd and wants to find us.
I won't post links so I won't be spammy. We are Artisan Knits at all three places allthough I have my own profiles all three places as well.
Anyone been making anything lately?
I won't post links so I won't be spammy. We are Artisan Knits at all three places allthough I have my own profiles all three places as well.
Anyone been making anything lately?