I thought I would share what I've been doing. I have been crocheting and doing hand embroidery since I was about 7 years old. (NO machine embroidery for this family) I got away from it for a long time. I learned how to cross stitch when I was about 26 or so and have been doing that instead of embroidery.
I got back into embroidery in the spring when I did an embroidery project with the Brownie troop. It's so pretty and no one does it anymore. My mom and I want to bring it back. She does beautiful embroidery!
In March I pulled this old denim jacket out of my closet. I hadn't worn it in years. I thought I would try sprucing it up before tossing it out. Now, I can't wait to wear it. It's a pretty detailed embroidery project, so it will take me a while. The flower pattern will be on both sides of the front zipper and in each bottom front corner. I'll post an image when I'm all finished.
I've always crocheted baby blankets, doll blankets, granny square doilies, that kind of thing. I've never been able to follow a pattern and make something I could wear. Until now!My mom found this cell phone bag pattern online. It is so easy and fast. I love it. I made one each for the girls and two for me. I even made 10 for each of the Brownies in our troop. They are "Dues Bags." The girls will keep their dues money in there until it's time to collect it. The Brownie uniform doesn't have any pockets, it's driving me nuts. Anyway...they go really fast. I can make one in about 2 hours.
I needed a break from the cell phone bags. Since I just finished making 14 in the past few weeks. I have the Klutz Crochet book and thought I would try this Bath Bag. It was even faster than the cell phone bag. I made this last night in about 45 minutes! It's so cute. You put your favorite bar of soap inside and use it in the bath or shower. Hang to dry. When the soap is finished wash the bag and let dry before adding a new bar of soap. They would make great gifts!My goal is to work my way up to make a sweater. I found some beautiful crocheted sweater patterns. Guess I can now follow a pattern! Yeah!
4 comments:
So cute! And if you are needing further inspiration...
http://www.veganlunchbox.com/orange_cozy.pdf
That orange cozy is cute. I am just learning how to knit. I'll have to see if I can make it. I'll pass it along to my mom. She knits.
Hey, your birthday is coming up. Want anything special?
Great Job! There are free knitting and crochet patterns at www.lionbrand.com
www.freepatterns.com
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php
http://crochet.about.com/library/blfreepatts1.htm
those are so cute! great job! i've thought about learning how to crochet but i'm not very coordinated so when I see what people make i'm always in awe! my friend jessica (link is on my blog) knits and makes some beautiful things if you need even more inspiration!
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