Craft Group

kyla and grass wreath

reba making grass wreath

kyla, reba shirley felting

carolyn's felted sunflower

Here we all are recently, making wreaths from native grasses grown at Carolyn' house. We used jute to tie the grasses together and then bent them into a circle and trimmed with ribbons and pressed leaves. Then we started to do some felting because Shirley mentioned her cookie cutter collection ( sizable). Reba showed us how to use the felting needles and cookie cutter we had to make objects for different purposes. We ended up with felted pumpkins, sunflowers and apples. We all agreed to come back next week and do more felting.

Repurpose a Blouse or Two

Not sure where this is going, but I got out the sewing machine out recently. I do know how to sew. With my repurposing hat on, I found some cotton fabric(former blouses) that seemed like something to get back into sewing with. Cut them up and found 3  and 4 napkins. The machine works well after oiling (been unused for several years) and do remember how to do the simple things. What will happen next? More aprons, clothing? Who knows. 

Cashmere and Wool

A cashmere sweater from a friend was turned into a scarf alongside two yarns of wool and nylon, just in time for winter. Mixed fibers can be interesting especially on size 50 knitting needles. This is nice and long and can be wrapped around and around and still hang long over the shoulder.

Barnboard Bird Houses

These are some birdhouses I made for a craft show I did in Cabot at the Apple Festival.

Green Aprons

Old jeans kicking around? These cutoffs (can't you still see them?) gained a new life as my apron today. This shorty apron combines the shorts and a dress belt. The dress was repurposed into a blouse and something as yet undetermined. Little sewing to reshape the bottom hem and viola. Idea came from the web, love it. Watch out old unworn pants in the closet, you're next!!

Cuppa?

Cocoa with marshmallows and a chocolate chip cookie

Mocha latte

Yum! 
These are done using the tapestry crochet technique.

Highbush Cranberries

Carolyn enlightened me about this wonderful wild berry that grows along the edge of fields and forests in our area and invited me to pick some that grew along her hedgerow. And here is the fruit of my labors. Carolyn gave me a sample of her sauce and I was smitten! What could be better than preserving a food that practically offers itself to you? I also thought it fit in with our craft blog. Afterall, I think preserving the harvest is also an art!

Porch Weaving Taking Shape

Ralph, King of the Frogs

Ralph, is a crocheted frog with a ball, tie, crown and beads for warts. The pattern came from InterWeave Crochet and was quite easy to make. He was a big hit at the pond the day we went to catch frogs. Next year there will most likely be a Queen of the Frogs, too, then the little princes, etc.

Tapestry Crochet Done Correctly

Kyla showed me that to do tapestry crochet properly, you have to crochet backwards on a flat piece. For a circular piece, you don't need to. Neither of us can crochet backwards, so my first round piece became a purse.