Dying Dilemma Additional 2026 Part 2
A short and sweet blog this week.
Thread Gold Coin
First I remove the Broken Thread from the Coin. I then put the Coin on new Thread
Three Gold Beads
I managed to find another Bead of the same size as the other two. I think these Beads are larger than the Original ones but I don’t think it will be noticed at a distance.
Reattach Coin
With the Long Thread I Sewed the Beads and Coin into place. You wouldn’t have known that they were ever missing.
Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 13
Time to crack on adding Coins
Upper and Lower Done
I have finally got all the Coins added to the Lower Tier of the Skirt. It is definitely looking a bit more fancy.
Gold Beads
I have purchased some Gold Beads off our local market to go with the ones I already have at home.
Choice of Colours
I have a Choice of Colours to use. I can either continue using Black or I can use the Yellow to go with the Gold Beads.
Thread Teardrop
I have decided to go with the Black Thread as it is more forgiving. I make a Knot in one end then Thread the Teardrop on to it. I then add two small Gold Beads.
Ready to Sew
I have made a group and am now Ready to Sew.
Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 10
Now I have the Coin Jingles I can make a start
Skirt
I take the Skirt and spread it out so I can see.
Undo Tassels
I Undo the Tassels as I am going to start on the Second Trim
Find the Needle
Since I am using a full Embroidery Thread I need to find the right Needle. It needs to hold the Thread but not damage the Skirt.
Pin to Start
I line up the Toggles and place a Pin in where I am going to start.
Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 9
This Beading is harder than anticipated. In fact it reminded me of Goldilocks and the three Bears.
Too Short
I am looking at what I have done and now I can tell at a glance that it is going to be Too Short to be able to Sew on to the Skirt.
Double Length
Right so this time I have more than Doubled the Length.
Second Go
This time I have removed the Third Bead as I didn’t like the look of it. The Thread is now Too Long. Obviously I could just cut this off after Sewing. However since I am using this as a Guide for all of the other ones I don’t want to waste all this Thread.
Remeasure
Hopefully now I have Remeasured it will be Third time the Charm.
Right Length
Now I have the right Length I can make the rest.
Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 8
Afterall the dismantling I did last time now I have to start to reassemble.
Materials Needed
I have found a Ruler, a pair of Scissors and some of my Cross Stitch Thread.
14 Cm
I have only limited Thread at present so have to be careful how much I use, Therefore I am going to do some tests.
Thread Coin
I pull the Thread through the Coin and knot it at the Top.
Thread Big Beads
Next I Thread two Silver Big Beads. I did not knot the Thread this time.
Split Thread
The reason I am using this type of Thread rather than ordinary sewing cotton is because I can easily Spit it. I have divided it into two equal parts and placed a Small Bead on each.
Third Bead
Finally I add a Third Small Bead.
Knitting Doll 2024 Part 4
After that hard Blog here is a nice easy one.
Different Cords
I made the Cords with all the Different Yarns that came with the Kit. They had various differences depending on which Crochet Hook or Grip that I used. (and how many mistakes that I made)
Double Thread
I Threaded Two of the Yarn Ends through a Needle. This made it a Double Thread.
Sew Together
I proceeded to Sew the Two Ends together and Trimmed off the Excess. I have Left the other Ends of the Yarn alone as they will be needed for the next part.
All Five
I have now Sewn all Five of the Cords together. I used the Black as the Centre and Worked outwards from that. I wanted to try and make all the Cords stand out as much as possible particularly on the Two Ends.
Knitting Doll 2024 Part 1
Hello my lovelies. This time I am going to do some crafting with a Knitting Doll.
Knitting Doll
You can often find cheap Craft Equipment in Local Charity Shops. This Doll came in a Box with instructions for a mere £1.50. I had never used one before so I thought I would give it a go.
Thread Needle
Before I go on I would like to mention that you get various types of Knitting Dolls. This one is a little Boy with Hooks on Top. However you can get Girl Dolls as well as completely bare ones that have Nails rather than Hooks.
This Kit came with a variety of Yarn. I Threaded one of the Colours through a Needle.
Pull Through
Whilst using a Needle isn’t actually necessary it makes this next piece far easier. Taking the Needle and go to the Top of the Doll where the Hooks are placed. There is a Hole in the Centre of the Hooks.
This is a Hollow or Tunnel that runs from Top to Bottom through the Doll. Drop the Needle through until it comes out from the other End. (You can also push the Yarn through with something long but it is more difficult).
Crochet Hooks
There was a part missing from the Kit which had been replaced by a Hair grip. I tried with that and also with the Crochet Hooks. I am going to use the latter as easier to photograph.
Test Trouble 2024
I am about to start a Project that I have meaning to do for a few years. I always need Hair Scrunchies. Since I have lots of Material laid around I am going to make some. This will be my Test Run.
Thread and Elastic
First of all I need to collect my Tools. Since I don’t know which Material I will be using I got out my box of Threads. I also need Elastic and probably Scissors. Of course my straight pair had disappeared so I found my Pinking pair.
Bundle of Cloth
Since this is going to be a Test I do not want to use good Material. Therefore I selected these Combat Offcuts.
Unpick
In my wisdom I decided it would be best to Unpick the whole lot so I could get as much Material to choose from. This is going to take some Time.
All Unpicked
All Unpicked. Take some Time was an Understatement. It took me nearly 7 DVDs worth to get it finished.
Selected
I have sorted through all the Material and have Selected the pieces that I think would be best suited to the task.
Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 49
It never rains but it pours.
Toggle Problem
Okay I have a problem. I did have extra Wooden Toggles
and now I am short. I think that they must have dropped on the floor and been
swallowed up by the Hoover.
I searched for any Toggles that I might have in my button collection. I have some but they are completely the wrong Colour. I know these are going to be on the Inside but even so, I like to try my best.
Marked Toggles
I am going to have to Colour some Toggles to try to match
them better. The Toggles that I have are some that I have taken off an item. Unfortunately,
they have become Marked. Therefore, I have selected ones that seem to be the
worst to be used.
Coloured Toggles
I have Coloured the Toggles in with a Permanent Marker
Pen. As you can see in the above photograph, they are now much darker. If they
were to be on show, I would not have been happy with the overall result.
However since they are not it does not matter too much. The Thread will cover the light areas. The next problem to tackle is the fact that they are smaller than the others are. I have therefore decided that I will add an extra Loop. This should help spread the weight.
Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 37
This week I am struggling with a wracking cough and cold. However, I have managed to get some work done on the Flap.
First Strengthener
In the last blog, I had completed my first Strengthener,
which by the red lines I am getting in the text leads me to believe that I have
invented a new word.
Part Hemmed
I have Part Hemmed the second piece of Material. I have
left one side Unhemmed.
Double Thread
To make it a stronger bond I used Double the Thread. I
started to attach the Material with a Blanket Stitch. I know I used a temporary
Tacking Stitch on the other piece but I simply forgot.
Excess Amount
I have completed Sewing one Side. As you can see in the above photograph, there is quite an Amount of Excess Material.
Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 31
This week I have Cottoned on to an Idea. Since I cannot find the Correct Colour Wool, I will try to match it up with Cotton Thread.
Secure Cotton
I attached the Leaf with the Wool Tail then I switched to
Cotton. I decided because of the difference in Width between the Wool and the
Cotton I would Double it before using to Secure.
Double Loop
I then proceeded to Sew the Leaf all the way around. I went over each part twice to Double the strength.
A few Leaves
After I had added the Pale Yellow Leaf, I added a few
more of different colours.
Cast Off
I need to make some more Leaves so I decided to carry on Knitting for a few more Inches then Cast Off.
Butterfly Banquet 2022 Part 3
On to the next stage
Make
a Hole
I had to add some Holes so I could put Thread through to
hang it. I needed it equal so I decided to put the first one through near the
Top or North North East if you prefer.
Thread
and Knot
I cut a piece of String and Thread it through from the Back of the Dish. I then Tied a Knot to stop it coming through.
All
Tied up
I then proceeded to repeat this process 3 more times. To strength I added extra Knots at the edges. Once done I Tied them altogether with a Central Knot. It would now be ready for use.
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As I stated previously the above Dish is just for show. This is because I neglected to take photographs when making the original. Here are some photographs of the Original in use.
Blueberries
Before you can Feed the Butterflies you need to add something to the Dish. Have you ever seen the expression of a Market Vendor when asking if they have any Rotten Fruit?
This is because Butterflies are attracted to the decaying
juices. I obtained some Blueberries and my Boyfriend kindly Hung up the Feeder
for me. We had to hang it up High because of the Cats in the area.
Gone
Windy
Just one thing. Don’t do it on a Windy day because this
is what happens!
