THE FHG SEWING THREAD :-D

[ilove2patch]

As requested, a place for us to ask for help and advice from other stitchers and to show the things we make.
Over to you.:-D

[merc1_clocks]

They is fab...I want one...are you putting one on MDCC  ?:|

[kitten347]

Pretty birds CB - you clever coo you! 😄

[captainbovine]

well I'm not sure how it all works now Merc....can you do MDCC? I could send one to you and you could put it on for me I guess?

[merc1_clocks]

What do you mean, you don't know how it works ?  ?:|

[10phizz]

Evening all. just popped in again, have been busy getting stuff ready for a craft fair (last Sat ) then it was free listing on top !

[chickengrandma-2008]

Welcome 10phizz.:-D

What sort of crafting do you do?  

We range from very good to very trying  those who try very hard.  And then there's kitten...........................................

[huggles1253]

Has Merc's thread disappeared? Off to bed. I can sleep for GB all of a sudden! 

[chickengrandma-2008]

What was mercs thread about?

[huggles1253]

Knitting supplies.

[merc1_clocks]

yep..botty cream please

[chickengrandma-2008]

Was going to say, I can't see it.  😮

Daren't ask why.:|

[10phizz]

Any of you crafty folk made a rag rug?

I have hessian, a prodder and a load of fabric...

questions.. ( I'm sure they'll be more!!!)

1,what size do I need to cut the strips of fabric...

2. do I start in the middle of the hessian or on one edge or in  a corner or.........

3. should I actually be doing this as I have sewing, knitting and crochet all unfinished

When I cut rags for my grandmother they were about one inch by about six...depends how shaggy you want the finished item. Try one at that and another at 8 and you will see which you like.  They always knotted the strips by pulling into a loop and threading thru but I think if its a wall hanging you can get away with just looping thru. Knotting makes more sense to me. My mother had an elaborate patterned bedroom carpet with the smooth side up and shaggy side hidden in the backing.

They always started in a corner and worked in rows across. I don`t know how he did the patterned rug it was 4`6" by 8` at least. (hellish heavy ) maybe like a tapestry.

Hope it helps a bit.. !!

[10phizz]

Welcome 10phizz.:-D

What sort of crafting do you do?  

We range from very good to very trying  those who try very hard.  And then there's kitten...........................................

Sorry , am a slow typer.

In my time I have

made bobbin lace, tatted, knitted, made and designed my clothes, corn dollies,dressed dolls,made pillowcases  and cushions,mended trousers etc  made ,dresses, bridesmaid dresses, painted in oils and watercolour, drawn,taught rubber stamping,  done calligraphy,

stained glass and anything else I could have a bash at.

as they say Master of None

[cat-knitter]

I was just going to say where had it gone too 😐

I commented ......... pressed post .....

& it had gone 😮

[ilove2patch]

Von's one about her iron went the same way.:-(

[10phizz]

Love the owls by the way

taking ages to post...........eBay must be "improving" things again.

Merc.,missed you on ac

[chickengrandma-2008]

Sorry , am a slow typer.

In my time I have

made bobbin lace, tatted, knitted, made and designed my clothes, corn dollies,dressed dolls,made pillowcases  and cushions,mended trousers etc  made ,dresses, bridesmaid dresses, painted in oils and watercolour, drawn,taught rubber stamping,  done calligraphy,

stained glass and anything else I could have a bash at.

as they say Master of None

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Is that all?  😮

There's not much you haven't done, but I'm sure kitten will give you a few tips if you need them.:^O

Don't forget to send a rough guide of your likes and dislikes for the Secret Santa.

[10phizz]

Did kitten make the Christmas Creation I saw the other night ?

[learning2me]

OMG  - what a day I've had. sods law says that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong - and it has 😞

Nice to see another crafter - I'm also a Jack of all Trades and Master of None 😉

[chickengrandma-2008]

Yes, that was one of her creations.  That was quite tame, you should ask her to show you her others when she comes on tomorrow.:^O