Do you like to sew?
@1creekgirl (41394)
United States
July 4, 2023 8:35pm CST
I know we have a lot of crafters here on myLot. Who was it that used to make such gorgeous quilts?
In years past I crocheted for a while, made a purse and a few things, then later knitted some winter scarves, but I'd have to learn all over again now.
Lately I've been wanting to make some fabric coasters. I hate when liquid drips off the glass all over me. I bought some pretty material squares and batting, so I hope to get started when I have the energy, lol.
Do you sew or make other crafts? I'm truly impressed with all the creative myLoters on here.
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@MarieCoyle (37293)
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5 Jul 23
I used to make a lot of clothing for my children when they were little--the girl's nightgowns, boy's PJ's--mainly because they liked to pick out the fabric, but back then, it was way cheaper to sew clothing. Now that the price of patterns has skyrocketed so much, along with the cost of the materials. it's way more expensive to sew. I do make some things still, just not clothing. I like to crochet, but I am not as good at it as some of the beautiful things I see posted here. Hopefully, you will get your coasters made soon, and show them off to us!!
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
6 Jul 23
If they turn out, I'll post some photos.
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@MarieCoyle (37293)
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6 Jul 23
@1creekgirl
I would like to see them. I need to get busy soon with my sewing and such, too.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
6 Jul 23
@1creekgirl I don’t do near as much as I used to.
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@AmbiePam (92517)
• United States
5 Jul 23
I bought a couple of plastic bag purses from @Debscrochet and they were so cool. They were just plastic bags from stores she recycled into beautiful purses. I don't know where she has been, but she is very talented.
I would love to have the talent you and so many others here have.
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@RebeccasFarm (89879)
• Arvada, Colorado
10 Jul 23
I might but I do not have a sewing machine and my hands wouldn't love it right now.
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@RebeccasFarm (89879)
• Arvada, Colorado
10 Jul 23
@1creekgirl Even if I wanted and could no time anymore.
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
10 Jul 23
I know what you mean. I couldn't do a lot of hand sewing now.
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@LadyDuck (471356)
• Switzerland
6 Jul 23
@1creekgirl - I would like to have more time, but there are the usual house chores that need our daily attention.
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
6 Jul 23
@LadyDuck I know what you mean. Although Dale's been doing a lot of my chores since I've been sick.
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@LindaOHio (178225)
• United States
5 Jul 23
I used to do all types of crafts, especially needlework. I gave all my craft items away when my arthritis in my hands got too bad. I hope your surgery goes well.
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@LindaOHio (178225)
• United States
6 Jul 23
@1creekgirl I'm glad to hear it. How are you feeling?
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
6 Jul 23
@LindaOHio I'm doing well from the surgery, I'll just glad when my muscles quit aching. How are you feeling today?
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
5 Jul 23
I love to crochet but I already stop and lost interest. But it was fun as I look at my projects before
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
6 Jul 23
@1creekgirl It's very time consuming. I don't have lots of time now to do a project
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
6 Jul 23
I can sew and did sew when Pretty needed some of her clothing repaired or I needed some clothing repaired. I also crocheted. I used to make blankets and scarves...
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
6 Jul 23
@1creekgirl I haven't done any crocheting since my eyes started swelling closed... I don't remember why. I have a blanket about 1/3 of the way done.
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
7 Jul 23
I used to love to sew until my eyes got bad and I couldn't see to thread the needle. Now I spend my time crocheting and have made scarfs, afghans and baby blankets.
Hope you'll post a picture of your coasters when they're done.
I think the quilter you might be thinking of is Morley Hunt but I haven't seen her here in quite awhile. She used to make gorgeous quilts..
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
7 Jul 23
That's exactly who I was trying to remember! I hope she's well and still quilting. Wasn't her sister or a relative on here?
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
6 Jul 23
Thanks. Have your heard of candlewicking? It's an unusual hand craft, but very pretty.
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@Dena91 (16587)
• United States
6 Jul 23
@1creekgirl No I haven't tried candlewicking
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@almostoveryou (4779)
• Philippines
5 Jul 23
I used to do a lot of cross-stitching until my poor eyes begged me to stop. I miss sewing though and wish I could make a quilt by hand. I've always planned on doing some slow stitching for fabric art but never got around to doing it.
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
6 Jul 23
Years ago I did a lot of cross stitching, but like you, my eyesight got too bad.
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@almostoveryou (4779)
• Philippines
6 Jul 23
@1creekgirl I guess we just have to settle for the alternatives.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
5 Jul 23
When my kids were little I sewed many of their clothes, but haven't sewed in years now. A quilt would be fun to make though.
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
6 Jul 23
Be sure to let us see it if you do.
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@laser_vision (56)
• United States
11 Jul 23
Yes.
Not much for knitting or crochet, though I may decide to take up the latter.
@jeanbug23 (992)
• Philippines
5 Jul 23
I am not really fond to sew but I sew my torn house clothes if they have to be repaired. Good thing we have Home Economics in school when I was still studying so I learned how to sew simple repairs.
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@snowy22315 (180511)
• United States
6 Jul 23
Not really, I am not very crafty. I do like paint by number but not sure you would call that a craft.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50214)
• United States
5 Jul 23
I can sew a button on and hand sew tiny repairs. I never learned to use a machine.
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