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Workbasket #103

The writer shares progress on a project, finding inspiration in a 1970s crafting magazine. They discuss spinning yarn, receiving a new wheel, and finishing a project. They emphasize the impact of documenting their journey and maintaining to-do lists on productivity and self-care, especially in crafting and daily life.

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Workbasket #102

The author gives updates on their ongoing projects. "Dolly Dearest" measures 7.25 inches from cast on edge and 5.5 inches from the beginning of the stockinette section. They've made progress on "Flower of the Month" and plan to work on "Pugsley" soon. They are excited about a new spinning wheel. Other projects are on hold for now.

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Workbasket #100 – W.I.P.s

This week's projects include a long Clock Walking Skirt with a clock pattern fabric, interlining the Spool Skirt, making a needle felting kit Pugsly, creating a dolly mattress from leftover fabric, and progressing on a Flower of the Month Quilt and an Easter dress, Bees in the Thistles dress #2.

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Workbasket #99

Projects I have worked on Bees in the Thistles This dress pattern was designed by Brigit Pupillo and I purchased it through Knit Picks. This was for my granddaughter's first birthday. The dress was so cute that I got enough yarn to make 2 more for my co-worker's daughters. I am currently working on Bee's… Continue reading Workbasket #99

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Workbasket #95 – 4 New Projects/One Old

The author shares progress on various projects, including a knitted Blue & White Shawl, a Flower of The Month Quilt block, a Dolly Dearest doll outfit, and a Spool Skirt. They also discuss learning to spin yarn and sewing a Victorian Walking skirt. The projects involve personal experiences and challenges, as well as excitement for new skills and creations.

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Workbasket #93 – Starting A New Craft

The Quilt Club at Grandma's Attic Sewing Emporium focused on poet Adelaide Anne Procter. Attendees discussed vintage patterns and the value of tracking unfinished and finished projects. Elsewhere, a knitting project required extra work due to misreading the pattern, while another person worked on a denim scarf and a soap bag. A spinning wheel was borrowed for practice.

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Workbasket #74

The knitter shared progress on several projects, including a potluck cowl, a Harry Potter blanket, and a Dolly Dearest garment. The 12 Days of Christmas Quilt required re-quilting due to fabric issues, and the knitter learned a new technique for quilt binding. They also mentioned several unfinished projects, including Dr. Who towels and Flower of the Month embroidery and quilt.

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Workbasket #71

WIPs: Knitting-group cowl: Before Christmas, DSH came up with this fabulous idea, in which each of us (that wanted to participate in the project) would submit a certain amount of sock yarn. The yarn would be split so each participant would get the same amount of each of the varieties submitted. Then we would use… Continue reading Workbasket #71

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Workbasket #62

The embroidery for Weeping Angel #2 is complete, and now it's time to select thread colors for the next Dr. Who kitchen towel. The flower blocks project has moved from the UFO to the WIP pile, becoming the "at work" project. Consideration is given to filling in details like green stems, leaves, and yellow petals. Input welcome.

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Workbasket #56

The post describes progress on various crafting projects, including Dr. Who kitchen towels, a Weeping Angel embroidery, a Flower of the Month quilt block, a lemon dress, and an HP knit blanket. The writer also mentions making a face mask from an instructor shirt. The post concludes with a question about the reader's current projects.