A thread for stitchers, crafters, and makers

[welsh dragon]

Not very nice here today so I've been pottering in my workroom.

I decided to make some key fobs out of scrap cotton fabrics.

 

[Dave 123]

I’ve been fiddling around of late . It’s as much about the journey as I is about the sketchy results!

 

[Reynard]

Faber Castell Pitt artist's pens?

 

[KnittyNorah]

I’ve been fiddling around of late . It’s as much about the journey as I is about the sketchy results!

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Gorgeous!
I'd love to be able to paint, draw, sketch ... I've tried and tried, had lessons, done courses ... I've come to accept now that my talents lie elsewhere entirely!

 

[Reynard]

Here's one of my recent pen & wash studies: Derek Warwick, Chevron B38-Toyota (Formula 3)

 

[welsh dragon]

Just finished a large rope bowl. Approx 11.5 inches in diameter at the top and 4 inches tall.

 

[KnittyNorah]

Just finished a large rope bowl. Approx 11.5 inches in diameter at the top and 4 inches tall.

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Very nice - what are you planning to use it for - or is there no plan and you'll know its use when you need it ...?

 

[welsh dragon]

Very nice - what are you planning to use it for - or is there no plan and you'll know its use when you need it ...?

I tend to sell things on Etsy. It's only a hobby and it pays for more materials.

 

[derrick]

The wife does a lot of different crafting, Tile painting is one.

 

[welsh dragon]

My latest obsession is with decoupage. My first effort

 

[Alex321]

A few of the recent things I have made on the lathe.

 

[welsh dragon]

A few of the recent things I have made on the lathe.
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Those are fabulous.

 

[Speicher]

A few of the recent things I have made on the lathe.
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My favourite would be the last item, shallow bowl with lid.

 

[Speicher]

I have a question for the people on here who do sewing, particularly clothes. Have you got a dress form/tailor's dummy.

I am thinking of getting one, and would like your opinions before buying one. This is the sort I am thinking about.

https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/dummies/products/dress-form_supafit

 

[welsh dragon]

I have a question for the people on here who do sewing, particularly clothes. Have you got a dress form/tailor's dummy.

I am thinking of getting one, and would like your opinions before buying one. This is the sort I am thinking about.

https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/dummies/products/dress-form_supafit

I've never used one to be honest. I think they are great if you plan to use it a lot otherwise it will be a waste of money.