Punch needle 2: Skull (wip)
01 Oct 2010 Leave a Comment
in Crafts, Punch needle embroidery Tags: Crafts, embroidery, Halloween, handmade, punch needle, punch needle embroidery, skull
Here is what I have so far on my second punch needle project, a skull. I don’t have any white thread at the moment, so just the black so far.
Front
Back
It’s much neater than my first one on the back and it’s going easier too. I got this done pretty fast too. I just ran into some tiny knots of doom with the other threads while trying to separate them and ended up throwing out the little bit that was left because it got ruined. I need to find a way to separate the threads when there are only a couple left. That’s when they tangled. I had no trouble when there were more together, but they really twist up when there are only two or three. I’ll learn!
Fiber Twist
25 Sep 2010 Leave a Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: Crafts, fiber arts, Fiber Twist, needle punch, roving, spinning, yarn
I just got back from the Fiber Twist in Deerfield and it was fun. I met some really nice people and I picked up a few things to try out. The first is a drop spindle and some roving so I can try spinning my own yarn. The second is a punch needle kit because it looks really fun.
Now I just need to decide on which to do first; spinning or needle punch? Ahhh, I need a clone of myself so i can do twice as much! Pics later!
Dotee #1
12 Jul 2010 1 Comment
in Crafts, Sewing Tags: Crafts, Dotee, Dotee Doll, handmade, night, plushie, stars, toy
Since my partner has received, here is the first dotee I made. It is simple but I did put a lot of thought into it to match my partners likes. She really likes it too so I’m very happy.
Crafty update
08 Jul 2010 Leave a Comment
in Beads, Crafts, Sewing Tags: bag, Beads, Crafts, felt, handmade, needle felting, recycle, swap, Swap-Bot, upcycle
I am finally posting some things I’ve been working on. I will post swap stuff later but I need to wait for my partners to receive for so they don’t get spoiled!
First up is a little felt man; the first item I have needle felted! I do not have any white, so for now he has no eyes, but I still think he is cute.
Next is a bracelet I made on my bead loom that I’ve had for years. These are even some beads that originally came with it. I have some new things in mind, but for now I have been sorting the beads since they are all mixed together. I’m not even halfway done yet D:
And lastly, not counting swap stuff, is my very first bag! I did not use a pattern but made my own, another first, and I did my first fabric covered button too! I’m really happy with how this bag turned out. It’s simple but it’s just the right size. I even upcycled the strap from my old bag. The fabric I got from the July B-Day card swap over on Swap-Bot. Cute huh?
It has two pockets.
My mom wants me to make her a bag now too, hehehe. Next time I’ll finish the insides better so you don’t see the seams so much. I was just in a hurry to get this done before I lost my motivation since I get distracted so easily. It took me around four hours just to do this! My machine kept eating thread on me so I had to keep rethreading and ripping out a few times. But it was worth it.
Also, if you like swapping stuff, do check out 
It is super fun and there are swaps for everything, especially for crafty people.
Knitting right
09 Dec 2009 Leave a Comment
in Crafts, knitting Tags: beginner, Crafts, knitting
So after month of not having gone, last night I went to the Voo for craft night. There were lots of crafters there working on differnet things (knitting, making cards, making boxes and bookmakrs for some book thing). I got one of the knitters to show me how to do it the right way because I knew I was doing it wrong. So after a few tries I got the hang of it and now I know how to knit correctly!
After I practing the knit stitch more, I will have someone show me how to do the purl stitch and then I can try out some of the projects I have been eying. I am still going to finish the cloak for my doll and then I’ll practice more and just make squares and stitch them together for a blanket.
Puki room finished
06 Oct 2009 1 Comment
in BJD, Crafts, Furniture, knitting Tags: BJD, Crafts, knitting, Nel, puki, puki room
I finally got around to finishing Nels room this weekend. I changed the wallpaper because I did not have any more of the butterfly print and so now it’s flowers. I also knit up the carpet. Now I’m just looking for things to hang on the wall so it doesn’t look so empty.
I also finished up some more clay things but I don’t have a picture of them yet and will post that later.
Chainmaille, wire jewelry and beads oh my!
24 Jun 2009 Leave a Comment
in Beads, Chainmaille, Crafts, Wire jewelry Tags: assessories, Beads, Chainmaille, Crafts, jewelry, wire
I’ve started dabbling in other craft fields, or will when the supplies arrive. I’m hoping to make some nice jewelry and accessories from all of the above and if they are good enough, I’ll sell them on Etsy.
Last night I started going through my craft bins and organizing them more so I know what I had and what I needed. And so I will have room for what I will be buying since I don’t have too much room for stuff.
I’m going to also try to make some steam punk inspired items too, which should be fun. Now only to find some watches and clocks to take apart for it. XD
I’ll post pictures of whatever I make so keep checking in once in awhile.
