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Post by pinkbaker07 on Sept 3, 2021 18:33:04 GMT -5
We see Erin and Mary Ellen sew a dress for Rose. Elizabeth and Amy knitted sweaters (?) For Military guys they were writing. Erin either knitted or crocheted Grandma gift. How many of y'all know how to sew, knitt or crochet? I'm learning how to crochet now.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2021 18:42:07 GMT -5
I am a sewer.  |
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Post by Easton on Sept 3, 2021 19:19:14 GMT -5
There were 7 kids in my family: 5 boys and 2 girls. Mom made sure that all of us, youngest to oldest, were self-sufficient. We could all cook, sew with a machine, sew by hand (buttons on shirts, ripped seams, etc.), darn socks, wash and iron clothes. I used to know the basics of knitting but could never follow a pattern. When I was bedridden for over 6 months back in the 80s, I taught myself how to crochet. I got into needlepoint and cross stitch for a time, too.
So...
What was the question again?
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Post by patriciaanne on Sept 4, 2021 13:27:30 GMT -5
I love to crochet!! I was taught basic stitches by my aunt when I was around 10 or 11 (chain, single and double crochet). Then at age 12, I was taught how to make a granny square. For a long time I was intimidated by patterns but then about 10 years ago, I just plunged into it and mostly taught myself. I learn new stitches all the time -- if I have trouble, I find it on You Tube. I've made all kinds of blankets, baby blankets, baby sweaters and dresses, hats, scarves, wraps, etc. Oh and table runners, placemats, baby toys... probably more I'm forgetting.
Right know I'm crocheting a blanket for myself with lots of Celtic stitches, like cables.
I also like needlepoint and have a needlepoint project waiting for me to start some day. But I can't stop crocheting long enough. Lol
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Post by Easton on Sept 4, 2021 14:03:37 GMT -5
Right know I'm crocheting a blanket for myself with lots of Celtic stitches, like cables. I'm curious. Do you pronounce it 'KEL-tick' or 'SEL-tick'? We pronounce it with a hard 'C'.
Also, did you ever do plastic canvas needlepoint? I took it up when I was bedridden back in the 80s. I made a Christmas village for my mother. She put it up on her mantle every year. I got it back when she died in 2003 and I've put it up each Christmas since then:
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Post by patriciaanne on Sept 4, 2021 14:15:32 GMT -5
Right know I'm crocheting a blanket for myself with lots of Celtic stitches, like cables. I'm curious. Do you pronounce it 'KEL-tick' or 'SEL-tick'? We pronounce it with a hard 'C'.
Also, did you ever do plastic canvas needlepoint? I took it up when I was bedridden back in the 80s. I made a Christmas village for my mother. She put it up on her mantle every year. I got it back when she died in 2003 and I've put it up each Christmas since then:
I love the village!!! And yes, that's the only needlepoint I've ever done. Except I've only done wall hangings. I'll take a photo of something I made when I was 15 and post it. It's framed and hanging in my powder room now. 🥰 I pronounce it "Keltic" because I know that's the correct way. 😉 |
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Post by AuntieEm on Sept 4, 2021 16:12:21 GMT -5
I’ve only heard it pronounced “Keltic,”
Only place I’ve ever heard it pronounced “Seltic” is in referring to the Boston professional basketball team.
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Post by pinkbaker07 on Sept 4, 2021 18:12:46 GMT -5
I love to crochet!! I was taught basic stitches by my aunt when I was around 10 or 11 (chain, single and double crochet). Then at age 12, I was taught how to make a granny square. For a long time I was intimidated by patterns but then about 10 years ago, I just plunged into it and mostly taught myself. I learn new stitches all the time -- if I have trouble, I find it on You Tube. I've made all kinds of blankets, baby blankets, baby sweaters and dresses, hats, scarves, wraps, etc. Oh and table runners, placemats, baby toys... probably more I'm forgetting. Right know I'm crocheting a blanket for myself with lots of Celtic stitches, like cables. I also like needlepoint and have a needlepoint project waiting for me to start some day. But I can't stop crocheting long enough. Lol I know how to chain stitch and single crochet. I keep missing a stitch here and there 😡 I want to be able to make little stockings for my kids in Sunday school by Christmas, but so far I'm not very good but I'm learning:) |
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Post by patriciaanne on Sept 4, 2021 18:22:57 GMT -5
I love to crochet!! I was taught basic stitches by my aunt when I was around 10 or 11 (chain, single and double crochet). Then at age 12, I was taught how to make a granny square. For a long time I was intimidated by patterns but then about 10 years ago, I just plunged into it and mostly taught myself. I learn new stitches all the time -- if I have trouble, I find it on You Tube. I've made all kinds of blankets, baby blankets, baby sweaters and dresses, hats, scarves, wraps, etc. Oh and table runners, placemats, baby toys... probably more I'm forgetting. Right know I'm crocheting a blanket for myself with lots of Celtic stitches, like cables. I also like needlepoint and have a needlepoint project waiting for me to start some day. But I can't stop crocheting long enough. Lol I know how to chain stitch and single crochet. I keep missing a stitch here and there 😡 I want to be able to make little stockings for my kids in Sunday school by Christmas, but so far I'm not very good but I'm learning:) Stick with it! If you're more of a visual learner, look for videos on You Tube. You might find a video of the exact pattern you want to make. |
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Post by carol on Sept 5, 2021 0:27:23 GMT -5
I crochet and do plastic canvas. My grandmother taught me how to do both. Now that grandma is no longer here, doing these crafts brings back good memories of time spent with her. I can feel her with me when I crochet or do plastic canvas.
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Post by pinkbaker07 on Sept 5, 2021 13:52:48 GMT -5
I know how to chain stitch and single crochet. I keep missing a stitch here and there 😡 I want to be able to make little stockings for my kids in Sunday school by Christmas, but so far I'm not very good but I'm learning:) Stick with it! If you're more of a visual learner, look for videos on You Tube. You might find a video of the exact pattern you want to make. My pastors wife is teaching me. Shes been patient with me. |
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Post by patriciaanne on Sept 7, 2021 8:40:40 GMT -5
I crochet and do plastic canvas. My grandmother taught me how to do both. Now that grandma is no longer here, doing these crafts brings back good memories of time spent with her. I can feel her with me when I crochet or do plastic canvas. Aw, that's lovely, Carol! 💗💞♥️ |
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Post by patriciaanne on Sept 7, 2021 8:44:02 GMT -5
Stick with it! If you're more of a visual learner, look for videos on You Tube. You might find a video of the exact pattern you want to make. My pastors wife is teaching me. Shes been patient with me. Always nice when you have a real person handy who can show you. ☺️ Some yarn shops also have weekly knitting/crocheting circles where you can get help as well. I used to go to one on Friday nights and it was fun. Sadly, that shop closed up a long time ago. With covid, it may be harder to find something like this right now. |
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