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Donnainohio63 · 05-10-2012, 12:53 PM

and the one I like the best. Sadie would not model for me so Molly did

southernbelle04 · 05-10-2012, 01:05 PM

Yay Donna!! Look at you go girl! I am so impressed! I think you did a wonderful job! I really love that gold and the blue/white dress. Those are beautiful prints! And the boy stuff...oh so cute! Isn't sewing so fun?!! You are on a roll! Keep going!

Whoo hoo Kathy...free flooring! That is awesome!! Now...I am clueless here, what is a water alarm? I mean, I think I know but we have never had one so I thought I'd ask. Thankfully, we have never had any problems with flooding or water issues. My parents have though. The bathroom that is upstairs (my apartment when I go home...LOL) has though. The toilet tank decided to mess up when they weren't home. They were actually on vacation. Well it got all over the floor and it even got under the floor upstairs. It left water damage on the ceiling in the bedroom below it. It was a mess to clean up too!

Yay Carmen! Learning how to crochet! You can do it! I know it must be hard to figure it out, but I know you can do it! When I get frustrated, I try to step away and come back to it later. That helps me. I can't tell you how many times I've had to walk away from my sewing machine or scrapbooking desk. LOL

kjc · 05-10-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmeow

Eh....its a rainy day today and I'm trying to relax before work. So we set off to go to hobby lobby to buy velcro so I can fix Luma's dresses. Well, I spotted a knitting starter kit that showed how to make a doggy scarf, treat bag, and toy. I've always wanted to knit/crochet. So I got the kit. Well kudos to the "kids" this and kit is marketed towards...I am sooo stressed out! This is REALLY hard!! I wanna quit already and I just barely learned how to "cast on" and im completely lost on the basic knit stitch. Ugh.

It's easy... I'll help you a bit later if you're available tonight....

Tessa327 · 05-10-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by southernbelle04

Do tell! What kinds of projects are you all working on? I wanna see and hear all about 'em! We've got so many new sewing enthusiasts joining us every week! It's so exciting! I can't wait to be inspired by all of you!

Well as for me, I did work today. I worked on a little project for a fellow yt'er. I still have to put 2 minor touches on it and I'll be done. I gotta go to the store. I was going to go today but it rained all day and I was home alone so I stayed in. But I am headed there tomorrow. So in the meantime, I worked on another little project. I promise to share ASAP! I'd tell you guys what it is but I don't want to ruin it for the recipient so mum is the word for now. Tee hee! Anywho, tomorrow I need to work at my scrapbooking desk and then sew some in the evening. I'm waiting on the mailman to bring me some super important fabric too. I wish it would come already!!!! I'm not known for my patience. Lol

Hope you guys are having a fab week! Do chat it up with me if you can. I'm in a talking' mood!

Hehee I hope it comes soon for you too

No sewing. I still have to save up for a nice machine. In the meantime, I'm working on several projects for both girls' buddies and have taken up crafting jewelry in my spare time. I went to Micheals today and didn't see what I wanted so I guess it's another trip to Hobby Lobby for me this weekend.

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Originally Posted by Carmeow

Eh....its a rainy day today and I'm trying to relax before work. So we set off to go to hobby lobby to buy velcro so I can fix Luma's dresses. Well, I spotted a knitting starter kit that showed how to make a doggy scarf, treat bag, and toy. I've always wanted to knit/crochet. So I got the kit. Well kudos to the "kids" this and kit is marketed towards...I am sooo stressed out! This is REALLY hard!! I wanna quit already and I just barely learned how to "cast on" and im completely lost on the basic knit stitch. Ugh.

Haha I know what you mean. I have friend who knit beautiful beanies and was inspired to learn something new. I recently taught myself to knit and made mini scarves for the fluffs. It took a whole day just go get the knit stitch down and the next day on how to purl. With that said, I have put my knitting needles aside.

kjc · 05-10-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

ok here is the reason I have not been on much. I have been playing with my new machine. Now I know I still have a long way to go but I think I did ok. Sadie did not want to model for me today

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And another

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Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

and the one I like the best. Sadie would not model for me so Molly did

Whoa! Your machine must be burning hot!!! Love those fabrics and bows! Fantastic work! You got talent, lady!

kjc · 05-10-2012, 01:18 PM

[QUOTE=southernbelle04;3913094]
Whoo hoo Kathy...free flooring! That is awesome!! Now...I am clueless here, what is a water alarm? I mean, I think I know but we have never had one so I thought I'd ask. Thankfully, we have never had any problems with flooding or water issues. My parents have though. The bathroom that is upstairs (my apartment when I go home...LOL) has though. The toilet tank decided to mess up when they weren't home. They were actually on vacation. Well it got all over the floor and it even got under the floor upstairs. It left water damage on the ceiling in the bedroom below it. It was a mess to clean up too!

water alarm - Google Search

Place them near any possible water leak source, like your washer, dishwasher, sink, hot water heater, toilet, etc. When it detects water, an alarm sounds!

Carmeow · 05-10-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

It's easy... I'll help you a bit later if you're available tonight....

I have to work til midnight CST

I'm gonna get this though!!! I just gotta...google it or something I guess. Like I made the 10 loops on the left needle. Problem is adding the other needle in. I hold the right needle, insert it into the loop and under the left needle, but then the part where you wrap the yarn around and between and transfer the loop, I am doing something wrong. Nothing is even happening, it just kinda undoes itself and I am wrapping and slipping the stitch off incorrectly. I should make a video....I feel like a failure! How hard is it to comprehend step by step instructions? With pictures!!!!!

Carmeow · 05-10-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tessa327

Hehee I hope it comes soon for you too

No sewing. I still have to save up for a nice machine. In the meantime, I'm working on several projects for both girls' buddies and have taken up crafting jewelry in my spare time. I went to Micheals today and didn't see what I wanted so I guess it's another trip to Hobby Lobby for me this weekend.

Haha I know what you mean. I have friend who knit beautiful beanies and was inspired to learn something new. I recently taught myself to knit and made mini scarves for the fluffs. It took a whole day just go get the knit stitch down and the next day on how to purl. With that said, I have put my knitting needles aside.

Those are so pretty! Makes me feel a little better that it took you a whole day...hehe

I am so not a quitter though, but this is really testing me.

southernbelle04 · 05-10-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by southernbelle04

Whoo hoo Kathy...free flooring! That is awesome!! Now...I am clueless here, what is a water alarm? I mean, I think I know but we have never had one so I thought I'd ask. Thankfully, we have never had any problems with flooding or water issues. My parents have though. The bathroom that is upstairs (my apartment when I go home...LOL) has though. The toilet tank decided to mess up when they weren't home. They were actually on vacation. Well it got all over the floor and it even got under the floor upstairs. It left water damage on the ceiling in the bedroom below it. It was a mess to clean up too!

water alarm - Google Search

Place them near any possible water leak source, like your washer, dishwasher, sink, hot water heater, toilet, etc. When it detects water, an alarm sounds!

Well how nifty! I had no idea they made such a thing! LOL! Just ask my hubby....I'm a bit of an airhead when it comes to stuff like that! I embarass him at Home Depot and Lowe's with my questions. I used to embarass myself but now I just don't care.

kjc · 05-10-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmeow

I have to work til midnight CST

I'm gonna get this though!!! I just gotta...google it or something I guess. Like I made the 10 loops on the left needle. Problem is adding the other needle in. I hold the right needle, insert it into the loop and under the left needle, but then the part where you wrap the yarn around and between and transfer the loop, I am doing something wrong. Nothing is even happening, it just kinda undoes itself and I am wrapping and slipping the stitch off incorrectly. I should make a video....I feel like a failure! How hard is it to comprehend step by step instructions? With pictures!!!!!

I think you may have casted on wrong... there are a few different ways to do it... here's a way that looks easy to me:

CAST ON - SLOW VERSION - YouTube

The main difference between knit and purl is the direction the right needle enters the front loop of each stitch. Knit is front to back, Purl is back to front.

One for the knit stitch: (working end of yarn is behind the needles/away from you)

HOW TO KNIT: THE KNIT STITCH VIDEO - YouTube

One for the Purl stitch: (working end of yarn is in front of the needles/toward you)

HOW TO KNIT: THE PURL STITCH VIDEO - YouTube

Let me know if you have any problems... I'll be up for a little while...

mamaj · 05-10-2012, 08:17 PM

I have been working on some clothes for my baby, yet to come. They can all be altered if need be. I crocheted a beautiful hooded pink sweater with a small silk rose on it, booties to match, and a blanket. Crocheted a sun dress. Sewed a sun dress today, but no embellishments yet. Have to go shopping. Just wanted to make a few things. Tomorrow I am going to make a cover for her puppy apartment (crate). It has 3 doors so will make it so it will roll up at the doors or let down. Had some leftover fabric from a chair I redid.

kjc · 05-10-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mamaj

I have been working on some clothes for my baby, yet to come. They can all be altered if need be. I crocheted a beautiful hooded pink sweater with a small silk rose on it, booties to match, and a blanket. Crocheted a sun dress. Sewed a sun dress today, but no embellishments yet. Have to go shopping. Just wanted to make a few things. Tomorrow I am going to make a cover for her puppy apartment (crate). It has 3 doors so will make it so it will roll up at the doors or let down. Had some leftover fabric from a chair I redid.

You've been busy! So her crate will match the chair? Nice!

Carmeow · 05-10-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I think you may have casted on wrong... there are a few different ways to do it... here's a way that looks easy to me:

CAST ON - SLOW VERSION - YouTube

The main difference between knit and purl is the direction the right needle enters the front loop of each stitch. Knit is front to back, Purl is back to front.

One for the knit stitch: (working end of yarn is behind the needles/away from you)

HOW TO KNIT: THE KNIT STITCH VIDEO - YouTube

One for the Purl stitch: (working end of yarn is in front of the needles/toward you)

HOW TO KNIT: THE PURL STITCH VIDEO - YouTube

Let me know if you have any problems... I'll be up for a little while...

Thank you so much for the videos. I got off a little early and I actually was already watching these exact ones before I saw that you sent them to me on here. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, I tried doing it like the videos but something isn't right. I'm so frustrated I wanna cry lol. It's making me feel really stupid!!! I can't cast on the way it's done in the video either....idk. Sorry

Thank you for all your help.

Carmeow · 05-10-2012, 09:11 PM

Well I finally got down her method of casting on...its a start right?? I'm gonna practice it lots and lots before I even try to do the knit stitch...

Tessa327 · 05-10-2012, 10:34 PM

Wait until you learn how to bind off, makes casting on a cinch. But once you got the basics down you can do almost anything. For me, the difficult part was handling the needle. It takes lots of practice and patience and to think knitting is suppose to be relaxing and stress free!

I can't wait until I get to sewing. All I can do right now is drool at everyone elses creations. lol

05-10-2012, 01:05 PM	#17
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	Yay Donna!! Look at you go girl! I am so impressed! I think you did a wonderful job! I really love that gold and the blue/white dress. Those are beautiful prints! And the boy stuff...oh so cute! Isn't sewing so fun?!! You are on a roll! Keep going! Whoo hoo Kathy...free flooring! That is awesome!! Now...I am clueless here, what is a water alarm? I mean, I think I know but we have never had one so I thought I'd ask. Thankfully, we have never had any problems with flooding or water issues. My parents have though. The bathroom that is upstairs (my apartment when I go home...LOL) has though. The toilet tank decided to mess up when they weren't home. They were actually on vacation. Well it got all over the floor and it even got under the floor upstairs. It left water damage on the ceiling in the bedroom below it. It was a mess to clean up too! Yay Carmen! Learning how to crochet! You can do it! I know it must be hard to figure it out, but I know you can do it! When I get frustrated, I try to step away and come back to it later. That helps me. I can't tell you how many times I've had to walk away from my sewing machine or scrapbooking desk. LOL __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

05-10-2012, 01:18 PM	#21
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	[QUOTE=southernbelle04;3913094] Whoo hoo Kathy...free flooring! That is awesome!! Now...I am clueless here, what is a water alarm? I mean, I think I know but we have never had one so I thought I'd ask. Thankfully, we have never had any problems with flooding or water issues. My parents have though. The bathroom that is upstairs (my apartment when I go home...LOL) has though. The toilet tank decided to mess up when they weren't home. They were actually on vacation. Well it got all over the floor and it even got under the floor upstairs. It left water damage on the ceiling in the bedroom below it. It was a mess to clean up too! water alarm - Google Search Place them near any possible water leak source, like your washer, dishwasher, sink, hot water heater, toilet, etc. When it detects water, an alarm sounds! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-10-2012, 08:17 PM	#26
mamaj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 572	My project I have been working on some clothes for my baby, yet to come. They can all be altered if need be. I crocheted a beautiful hooded pink sweater with a small silk rose on it, booties to match, and a blanket. Crocheted a sun dress. Sewed a sun dress today, but no embellishments yet. Have to go shopping. Just wanted to make a few things. Tomorrow I am going to make a cover for her puppy apartment (crate). It has 3 doors so will make it so it will roll up at the doors or let down. Had some leftover fabric from a chair I redid.

05-10-2012, 09:11 PM	#29
Carmeow I♥ my girls Luma+Rosie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aggieland, TX Posts: 3,359	Well I finally got down her method of casting on...its a start right?? I'm gonna practice it lots and lots before I even try to do the knit stitch... __________________ Carmen, mama to Luma & my little angel in Heaven, Rosie.

05-10-2012, 10:34 PM	#30
Tessa327 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 3,692	Wait until you learn how to bind off, makes casting on a cinch. But once you got the basics down you can do almost anything. For me, the difficult part was handling the needle. It takes lots of practice and patience and to think knitting is suppose to be relaxing and stress free! I can't wait until I get to sewing. All I can do right now is drool at everyone elses creations. lol