Beginners Luck

Warp it was, @BearArtistLady and did you make the adorable bear you use as an avatar? It is very sweet.

@drannhh That is one of my creations. I had given it to one of my neighbors a few years ago and last October, after the fire, she called me and asked me if I would like it back since I had lost everything I owned. Of course I accepted her and she has caught many of my tears over the past few months. She also has also prompted me to NOT quit making teddy bears even though I lost all my supplies. The bear is a very important part of my life and every night when I clear the collection of stuffed animals off the bed she gets an extra special hug!

@BearArtistLady Thank you for sharing that and tonight please give her an extra hug for me. I have made a few bears, but nothing as fancy as that one.

@drannhh When I go to town I will look up some rug making material. Thanks for sharing.

@popciclecold Why not just tear up an old sheet? You will need some warp yarn however.

Congratulations on being semi-retired @popciclecold and I hope you will have time to do everything you want to do!

Thank you, what a nice thing to say.

@BearArtistLady You started a year younger than me! We find out a lot about each other fast on myLot. Glad you are here.

I sometimes believe that you are born with the gene to use a needle and thread. I started sewing when I was around 5 years old, and am still an avid seamstress. I use my sewing expertise now to design and make teddy bears and dress them. I recently moved into my boyfriend's home (after my home burned to the ground) and his place is now "decorated" with little bits of fake fur. I've seen him take a paper towel and "pick up and squish" the little "bugs" that are on his white carpet. He'll look in the paper towel to make sure he killed the bug and he'll find that it was only a small piece of fur from one of the bears I'm working on. Each of us has our spot in life when it comes to what we do. Some of us weave, sew, paint, wood work or any number of other things. Others are meant for other pursuits. I've found it fun to connect with every one from every walk of life here on the lot. I've learned a lot from other members and love the connection with them.

@drannhh We have a thrift shop that gives away five t shirts for free off a table in front. If I ever run out at home that would be my source.

Me, too! But sometimes I buy them at a thrift shop, wear them a few times and then add them to the rag pile, which I now call my tarn pile.

Thank you @anamika for your visit and also for your nice comment.

Hi, Louise @mlgen I am sure some people will be very glad to get them.

@drannhh I agree with you. It still has its uses.

I cannot remember every throwing one of my T-shirts away either, and I'm still wearing some of my late husband's shirts, but my friend who recently passed away wore shirts too small for me to fit into. We sold some in a yard sale and gave many away, but I kept some also to use in crafts.