Yarn Crafts...

[~*Lady Trekki*~]

I'm not sure how big this will be... It's on a box canvas. I prefer them, for some reason.

I can only paint in oils. Would LOVE to be able to paint in watercolour because it's so much dreamier, but if you make a wrong stroke, it can throw the whole thing off.

Mama, how do you know when to, like, stop? How do you fight the temptation to just add a little more here and there?

I know! That's the thing about any painting really. I guess you just get a sense of it and when you step back and look at it from a distance it helps give you in better perspective.

This is a wonderful oil painting Anna...

 

[~*Lady Trekki*~]

I don't quilt...but I have a sewing machine right close by. A friend of mine does wonderful quilting. I'd like to try some one day.

Oh yay! Can't wait to see the pics.

That's fabulous Green Anna!
Yay...our first picture and a beautiful one at that.
I know nothing about painting. About the only painting I can do is walls. But I sure admire those who can.

Well...I must be off to work. Have a great day ladies. I look forward to seeing many more pics in the days and weeks to come.

Have a great day GT! TTYL on today.

 

[GreenMunchkin]

I don't quilt...but I have a sewing machine right close by. A friend of mine does wonderful quilting. I'd like to try some one day.

Is it really as simple as sewing patches together, do you think?

That's fabulous Green Anna!

Yay...our first picture and a beautiful one at that.
I know nothing about painting. About the only painting I can do is walls. But I sure admire those who can.

Well...I must be off to work. Have a great day ladies. I look forward to seeing many more pics in the days and weeks to come.

Cheers, sis

This thread is gonna be so pretty! Wanna show you some photos of the most *beautiful* yarn. It's some of the mreino wool, and the colours are just...

Have a lovely day, Greenie

I know! That's the thing about any painting really. I guess you just get a sense of it and when you step back and look at it from a distance it helps give you in better perspective.

This is a wonderful oil painting Anna...

Thank you, mama Do you have photos of your paintings? There's something very special about watercolours... the way you can see where the colours have mingled, and they rarely seem to be done in abrasive colours. They're gentle, and peaceful.

 

[~*Lady Trekki*~]

Is it really as simple as sewing patches together, do you think?

Cheers, sis

This thread is gonna be so pretty! Wanna show you some photos of the most *beautiful* yarn. It's some of the mreino wool, and the colours are just...

Have a lovely day, Greenie

Thank you, mama Do you have photos of your paintings? There's something very special about watercolours... the way you can see where the colours have mingled, and they rarely seem to be done in abrasive colours. They're gentle, and peaceful.

I'll see if I can find some pictures and post them. They aren't that good, but I enjoyed doing them.

 

[Tangeloper]

I have always wanted to learn to knit and/or crochet. Unfortunately, I didn't know anyone who did these things. My Grandmother taught me how to cross-stitch though. I haven't done a piece in a long time, though.

 

[Criada]

Another lovely thread!

I knit a bit - not much nowadays - due to lack of time! And do cross-syitch...well, satrt cross-stitch projects...occasionally finish one - but is rare!!
And paint (acrylics)
Love your picture Anna. How long does it take to do something like that? Cos when I tried oils I didn't have the patience to wait for it to dry... Acrylics are more instant - but you don't get the same depth...

Also - sellotape and glitter?? Sounds like my kitchen after the kids heve been busy!

 

[BarbaraJean]

I crochet!

 

[~*Lady Trekki*~]

I crochet!

Yay! BJ is here...

That's an understatement by the way...you crochet a LOT!

You should post some of your pictures here.

 

[MrJim]

oh gee

No I don't do anything with yarn

BUT my wife crochets, and taught a class last school year for the homeschool coop, so I got to type up a bunch of different patterns for her ...

...maybe I should start a gun thread or something guy-ish

 

[GreenMunchkin]

I'll see if I can find some pictures and post them. They aren't that good, but I enjoyed doing them.

I bet they're beautiful Do you paint anything that captures your imagination or do you focus on still life/scenery, etc? Would so love to see your paintings!

I have always wanted to learn to knit and/or crochet. Unfortunately, I didn't know anyone who did these things. My Grandmother taught me how to cross-stitch though. I haven't done a piece in a long time, though.

Aww, that picture is so so adorable

Tang, here's an amazing link for crochet lessons. It's so wonderful. http://craftydaisies.com/category/learn-to-crochet/

It has instructions and videos so you can see it all happen step by step. It's wonderful! The two photos of lap blankets are by people who followed the online lessons

Another lovely thread!

I knit a bit - not much nowadays - due to lack of time! And do cross-syitch...well, satrt cross-stitch projects...occasionally finish one - but is rare!!
And paint (acrylics)
Love your picture Anna. How long does it take to do something like that? Cos when I tried oils I didn't have the patience to wait for it to dry... Acrylics are more instant - but you don't get the same depth...

Also - sellotape and glitter?? Sounds like my kitchen after the kids heve been busy!

It took a couple of hours or so, and took about two days to drive. Grr. You paint, too!! Do you have photos?

I crochet!

BJ! Yay! Hehe, under.state.ment.

You and Greenie are just... Amazing crocheter, you be.

 

[JoeWill]

I'm not too sure about communicating something about yarn crafts; I might lose the thread of the discussion.

You can see some of my Mom's art at www.jakisart.com



This is my Mom's portrait of a lion that is supposed to be Jesus talking to us. Sorry it's a bit big.

 

[GreenMunchkin]

Joe, that's extraordinary! Look at its eyes! It looks sort of, sad, and a little world-weary, but so full of life. That's amazing. And done in chalk! Chalk is impossible...

Is she a professional?

 

[BarbaraJean]

You should post some of your pictures here.

Oh no, you don't want to get me started.

oh gee



...maybe I should start a gun thread or something guy-ish

Well, why not?

BJ! Yay! Hehe, under.state.ment.

You and Greenie are just... Amazing crocheter, you be.

Aw, thanks! And your painting is stunning! This is the first I've seen any of your work, that I know of. In fact, I don't think I knew you paint.

 

[BarbaraJean]

Joe, that's extraordinary! Look at its eyes! It looks sort of, sad, and a little world-weary, but so full of life.

I never would have seen all that on my own but having read your description, yes, it's all there.

It's wonderful, Joe.

 

[GreenMunchkin]

Aw, thanks! And your painting is stunning! This is the first I've seen any of your work, that I know of. In fact, I don't think I knew you paint.

Aww, thanky you, BJ No, crochet is first and foremost

Please please post some photos of your crochet? Want everyone to see how amazing it is! Is *so* beautiful.

 

[JoeWill]

Joe, that's extraordinary! Look at its eyes! It looks sort of, sad, and a little world-weary, but so full of life. That's amazing. And done in chalk! Chalk is impossible...

Is she a professional?

My Mom has just started to sell some of her artwork - not to make money, but out of a sense of satisfaction.

You can see some of it at:

www.jakisart.com


She recovered from breast cancer not long ago, and the Lord is helping her to develop her creative skills now.

 

[BarbaraJean]

Aww, thanky you, BJ No, crochet is first and foremost

Please please post some photos of your crochet? Want everyone to see how amazing it is! Is *so* beautiful.

Well, okay....since you twisted my arm.

 

[GreenMunchkin]

My Mom has just started to sell some of her artwork - not to make money, but out of a sense of satisfaction.

You can see some of it at:

www.jakisart.com


She recovered from breast cancer not long ago, and the Lord is helping her to develop her creative skills now.

Ooh, Joe, you spell mum the American way

So glad to hear she recovered She's in full remission? And how amazing that on the other side of such an ordeal, God is blessing her with such an amazing ministry. God is very, very good

Well, okay....since you twisted my arm.

Yay! Yay yay yay!! Tisn't a proper crafts thread til both you and Greenie have posted photos Yay! Can't wait!

 

[BarbaraJean]

I made 4 of these. All were donated to raise funds for church projects.

 

[JoeWill]

Ooh, Joe, you spell mum the American way

Yeah honey, I'm pickin' up the lingo from all these good ol' Americans. Have a nice daaaay!