Author Topic: Crafts for the Trade Lots in September (Read 11232 times)

duh · « **on:** Jun 30, 2011, 07:57:14 AM »

Mike has a spot at the local fleamarket. He said I could try and sell some stuff if I wanted to at his stand. So I've started on a couple of projects. The first one is a double sided crocheted rib stitch muffler extra long as mine always are. Then I'm doing one of those soap dish dresses. Third on my crochet hooks is a mans scarf in the Homespun Lions Brand Yarn done in 1/2 stitch to make it with the smallest holes. After that I plan on working on Etui Boxes or Needlework Boxes in english. they are the type that when you take the lid off they flatten out. They are really cool. The tutorial for them is on the quilting website that I go to. So that should keep me busy until September. And if they don't sell I know exactly who is getting them for christmas lol.

Tina · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 30, 2011, 09:05:11 AM »

That is very nice, Tammy. I hope you make a killing!

bayou girl · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 30, 2011, 08:33:29 PM »

tammy, please post the link to the boxes. that is interesting. i'd like to actually see one.

duh · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 01, 2011, 05:55:31 PM »

Here you are. I hope this works.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-28902-1.htm

bayou girl · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 01, 2011, 07:10:36 PM »

Oh Tammy, I LOVE those boxes. Thank you for posting that!

sunsoaker · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 01, 2011, 08:08:54 PM »

That's a cool box. No way I could ever make one!.

bestofour · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 01, 2011, 09:15:48 PM »

You always have a list going on duh.

Dianna · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 01, 2011, 09:40:12 PM »

That is neater than grits, Tammy...

Tina · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 01, 2011, 10:35:59 PM »

Those are nice boxes, Tammy. Kind of labor intensive.

duh · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 02, 2011, 08:05:15 AM »

Once the patterns are made I don't think it will be to bad but we'll see. Sounds like I know what will be on christmas wish lists this year lol.

bayou girl · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 02, 2011, 01:06:10 PM »

Quote from: duh on Jul 02, 2011, 08:05:15 AM

Once the patterns are made I don't think it will be to bad but we'll see. Sounds like I know what will be on christmas wish lists this year lol.

duh · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 02, 2011, 06:35:36 PM »

I hear you but I may need a reminder a little later in the year.

Bonnie · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 02, 2011, 09:16:17 PM »

Those are toooooo cute.

duh · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 03, 2011, 05:47:34 AM »

I really adore them I have everything layed out on the dinningroom table but it's going to take me a while to find enough tag board to make the pattern pieces. I kind of scattered things the last time I organized and I can't find my rotary cutter and some other things.

The Oceana Doubled Crocheted Rib Knit Muffler is finished. It looks good.

duh · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 05, 2011, 09:13:31 AM »

The Montana Sky Home Spun Single Crochet Muffler is finished. It looks like a nubby tweed when it's crocheted that way. I really like it's softness.

I've started on a Pineapple Suite Wall Hat but I'm using different materials. I'm using some of the variegated caron. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm on row 17 of 27 so far. This is the last of the yarn so next will be the boxes.

bayou girl · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 05, 2011, 01:45:25 PM »

you are really plugging away tammy. i hope this is profitable for you!

duh · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 06, 2011, 05:20:00 AM »

That would be really cool wouldn't it? But if it isn't profitable I'm making things that will be christmas presents for friends and family. At least as far as the money holds out. That way it won't be a loss.

duh · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 06, 2011, 05:51:39 AM »

Did you ever have one of those days? I've been going through public domain pictures looking for good canidates for knit graphics and I downloaded a bunch of them and come to find out they are all tiny and go out of focus when they are enlarged. Now I have to start all over. Why didn't I check this first thing?

bayou girl · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 06, 2011, 05:54:25 AM »

Quote from: duh on Jul 06, 2011, 05:20:00 AM

That would be really cool wouldn't it? But if it isn't profitable I'm making things that will be christmas presents for friends and family. At least as far as the money holds out. That way it won't be a loss.

There you go. Perfect attitude.

Quote from: duh on Jul 06, 2011, 05:51:39 AM

Did you ever have one of those days? I've been going through public domain pictures looking for good canidates for knit graphics and I downloaded a bunch of them and come to find out they are all tiny and go out of focus when they are enlarged. Now I have to start all over. Why didn't I check this first thing?

Tammy, I hate when I do things like that. But at least you starteed on it early.

duh · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 06, 2011, 06:24:41 AM »

I actually started out looking for a cardigan pattern like the one my mom bought for my dad back in the sixties. It was gorgeous. A stag was on the back and it wasn't one of the cartoonish ones. You know what I mean? Any way I couldn't find one so I was thinking of making one. Not completely impossible with computers.

bayou girl · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 06, 2011, 08:49:04 AM »

Yes I do know what kiond you mean but I have no idea about finding one or even a picture.

duh · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 06, 2011, 07:57:07 PM »

I managed to get a matching dye lot for the variegated caron so I'm finishing up the hat. I don't think starch or even glue will give it enough stability but I think a heavy interfacing and a lining to hid the interfacing will do the trick.

I managed to get some canvas board for the boxes. The posterboard just was not stable enough and I didn't think the cardboard would last very long before it would start to show the wear by creasing or folding in unfortunate ways. I think wood would have been as cheap and I'll check that out the next time I'm in Lynchburg. But with the 1/4 inch elastic I was able to find at Roses I should have all the supplies I need.

bayou girl · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 06, 2011, 08:41:18 PM »

You are moving right along Tammy

duh · « **Reply #23 on:** Jul 06, 2011, 11:18:28 PM »

My hope is that I'm successful at putting it all together. Normally when I try anything crafty that is three demensional things go horribly wrong. My plan of attack for this project is to go very slowly and to be as accurate as I possibly can.

bayou girl · « **Reply #24 on:** Jul 07, 2011, 04:11:03 AM »

Sounds like a plan that can succeed.

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