Tag: hobby
group name: artsncrafts
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January 31, 2008 02:00 AM EST --
One of the hobbies that I enjoy doing is needlework, which I've been doing for nearly thirty years. These pieces are made with yard and thread stitched on a blank canvas by following . . .
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February 02, 2008 06:47 PM EST --
Here are a few more of my needlework pieces that I would like to share with you:
This is my most recently completed piece (see the little bird nest with eggs in it?):
Here is another flower . . .
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January 16, 2007 06:06 PM EST --
Susan B. saw my blog and asked for information about felting. I am not an expert but I have felted two bags and I plan many more.
What felting is:
Felting is knitting (or crocheting) an item out . . .
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December 31, 2006 04:25 PM EST --
Since today is the last day of the year I thought I would be fun to reflect back on our 2006 craft/ knit projects and share our goals or resolutions for 2007.
2006- I just learned to knit this year, . . .
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September 08, 2006 11:28 AM EDT --
Who doesn't like to decorate their front door during the holidays? I have a wreath for just about every holiday there is. I have only 2 store bought. The rest I have made.
Holiday Wreath
This project . . .
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September 16, 2008 05:10 AM EDT --
My doctor told me to get a hobby and I started making wreaths. Now my house is full of them. Here is a small sample.
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July 05, 2007 10:37 PM EDT --
I really love photography. It's amazing the kind of captures you can get and what you can do with it thanks to photoshop:) Soooo for those of you who may have seen my photos under my images, . . .
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September 05, 2006 06:33 AM EDT --
My newest thing I have been doing with scrapbooking is Paper Piecing. It is so much fun and to know you have created it yourself instead of buying it.
Take a look at some of the stuff I have done recently. . . .
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December 31, 2006 04:00 PM EST --
I have been having fun with my Knifty Knitter looms. I sail from one project to the next. Here are my most recent projects.
I made a scarf for a co-worker by making two thin strips and then . . .
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October 11, 2006 04:42 PM EDT --
If you ever come across old ammo boxes they make excellent Garden Tool Sheds. I've had mine outside for yearas and its held up beautifully.
Need:
Sander
Copper,
Old Hardware hooks
Interesting . . .
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March 17, 2007 02:05 AM EDT --
The child in your home, doll house or room box scene will delight in playing with this darling pull toy. It's a lot easier to make than it looks.
You Will Need:
Four Seed Beads
Two Bugle Beads
One . . .
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August 30, 2006 09:51 AM EDT --
I have found a great website for free quilt block patterns.
The web address is: http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore15.html
It gives the directions, paper piercing, cutting directions, etc. . . .
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September 22, 2006 08:27 PM EDT --
This is so easy to make, the kids can make it up in 5 minutes!
You will need:
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February 07, 2007 09:02 AM EST --
I have been wanting to make a new walkway from my current walkway on down to where we park our car. We tend to never park in the garage and the current walkway goes from the back door to the garage. . . .
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September 22, 2006 08:51 PM EDT --
This is a good project for parents to help kids with.
Supplies:
1 Yard of muslin, 36" wide, white if possible
1 Yard brown paper bag, you may use parcel wrapping paper
1 package fabric crayons . . .
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September 08, 2006 11:43 AM EDT --
I found this pattern on one of the craft websites that I like to visit. The website is http://rubyglen.com/craftsholiday.htm
Check it out for more ideas.
Make a Santa from a Bath Towel!
By Susan . . .
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October 10, 2006 09:31 PM EDT --
I have been intrigued by fabric colors, designs, textures. I've tried sewing, but I've never been very successful. I tried quilt patches and that was ok, but it's still a long way to becoming . . .
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February 12, 2007 05:54 PM EST --
What can you make out of 600,000 matchsticks? Well, if you are Patrick Acton, you can make a replica of J.K. Potter's Hogwart's castle. You've gotta see it to believe it!
Patrick's . . .
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September 27, 2006 10:46 AM EDT --
Okay, okay. I know I keep my Patriotic Wreath up most of the year, so I thought I'd better change it. Since it is becoming cooler, I didn't have a wreath for fall. Needless to say, I had . . .
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November 26, 2006 09:41 PM EST --
There's a new wave of fiber arts making it's way to your neighborhood. Watch out! It looks so innocent. The tools of the trade are so inexpensive -- especially if you have a coupon for your favorite . . .
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