BS: Mudcat Crafters

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Mar 08 - 11:06 AM

I'm the same with cross stitch kits... I buy/acquire lots of charts, kits and patterns and they inevitably end up getting put to one side, or robbed for other projects.

I'm dangerously close to finishing another project - a woodland scene that I've been working for a year now... I'm at the stage where it's getting harder to see what is left to do, than it was to see where I needed to start.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Mar 08 - 11:54 AM

My mother used to do cross stitch and various similar projects. She had quite a few when she died, and I don't do those, so I listed them on eBay. I sold them all, hopefully to people who will do them or pass them on. I have one last partial kit to run on eBay--it's the accumulated bits that, like you say, get robbed out of kits to make up shortfalls or losses in materials.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 06 May 08 - 06:51 AM

one of my collections listed on Secret Santa hints is info about crafts that I'll never complete! Naturally this includes kits.

However I've just finished dressing a doll in period costume (1875/8, collapsed bustle "period") - it took forever & is the prize for a raffle.

pics here

sandra

6 pics taken by Bob Bolton

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 06 May 08 - 10:44 AM

Did you dress all of those dolls, Sandra? What very fine work!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Llanfair
Date: 06 May 08 - 04:14 PM

I'm still recycling.....fabric bags, hats and wheaty bags, also patchwork throws.....I did some great ones using vintage sanderson samples. Also decoupage boxes and tables and such.

Unfortunately they are all in the van, and I can't get to market till my leg's better.

I can't even get to the van......!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 07 May 08 - 10:32 AM

yes I did, Stilly, thank you, history of fashion (European women's fashions) is one of my main interests, tho it's been many years since I dressed a doll. It was a very big job.

sandra

Llanfair, what happened to you leg?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: JennieG
Date: 08 May 08 - 03:23 AM

Sandra she is one gorgeous doll! whoever wins her will be very lucky.

Cheers
JennieG who still has a few childhood dolls....come to think of it Patsy could do with a new dress

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Llanfair
Date: 08 May 08 - 03:37 AM

I broke it, Sandra, about 6 weeks ago. I'm still non-weight bearing and am supposed to keep it elevated, so can only sit at the computer in short bursts.
Your dolls are lovely!! I'm making some peddler dolls for when I go back to market, they aren't as detailed as yours, but they are meant to be scruffy!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: freda underhill
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 09:14 AM

what a great thread, thanks for the link SRS. years ago I used to do embroidery - my mother taught me when I was little. I made it up as I went, and only did a few pieces. Two highlights - one was a rising phoenix against a sunset & gum trees. The other I did as an exchange with an artist friend for one of his pictures. It was an embroidered pillowcase with a psychedelic face bursting into stars etc.

I've seen Sandras' period dressed dolls - very delicate work, and I'm the proud possessor of one of her felt loaded dogs!

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 09:39 AM

Hello Kat and everyone here.. I just saw this thread again and thought I would add the link to my new(ish) website.. Its just a little information site not a sales engine .. At least it gives people an idea on what I make (and what I design and don't make). I do have some throwing clips up on youtube as well if thats fun ..All the best , Guy

My website: http://www.guywolff.com/

On You Tube :

50 pound flowerpot :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKHmWZwYb0U

12 pound Monticello pot : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHQhp767kXw

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 09:52 AM

Guy, it was a great surprise to open up today's edition of The Record, one of the largest newspapers in New Jersey, and see a lovely article about you and your art!

His flowerpots have blossomed wondrously

I'm guessing this article is probably in a few other newspapers around the country as well!   Congratulations!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 11:54 AM

Jennie - the doll was won by a member of my Doll club who appreciates costume dolls. I had been worrying that a very young child might win it & want to play with it.

There's a picture of the loaded dogs here on my photowebsite

More crafty pics will be uploaded sometime soon!

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 01:08 PM

Guy! What a thrill to see you on youtube!! Thanks for the link and Hello to you, too!

After a many year hiatus, I have found I can still create custom designed jewellery for clients. There are two new ones HERE. I will be adding spacer bars to the second one, but the design will remain the same.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 01:28 PM

Hey Ron thanks for the link I will have a look . Its one of those articles that you get a call from frezno asking if you want a framed copy .. Who would have thought ??



Kat : thanks for the years of friendship .. Love Guy

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 01:32 PM

Hello Kat,
         The jewelry is stunning .. Congratulations .. Guy

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 01:45 PM

There was a beautiful picture of your pots that caught my eye... and then I saw your name! It was a nice surprise!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 08 Dec 08 - 12:02 PM

What kind of crafts are some of you working on for the holidays?

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Dec 08 - 12:35 PM

Lots of crochet work, mostly for the grandbabies.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 08 Dec 08 - 05:05 PM

things wot i make

hope the link works

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Dec 08 - 09:40 PM

Tam, those are beautiful!!

I can attest it Jacqui's crocheting....she made a beautiful blanket of Puss n'Boots form Shrek for my Morgan and he loves it, as do I!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: bobad
Date: 08 Dec 08 - 09:44 PM

A good use for old fishing nets.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 08 Dec 08 - 10:54 PM

Very pretty! I've made butterfly wings for my daughter a couple of times and I made a set for myself years ago. Those are work, and an architectural challenge (getting them to stay put and not show how they stay put!)

You must be active with the RenFair activities? My daughter is minoring in Theater Arts in college so she can make costumes for a living (we shall see!) If she majored she'd have to study the acting, but she wants to do the behind the scenes stuff.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:18 AM

Had a patchwork craze since October... made 4 crazy patchwork Christmas stockings with cross stitched names for 4 children of varying ages (between 8 weeks and 12 years - guess who wanted the black one!) which I stupidly didn't photograph before I gave them to their new owners. Now I'm working on crazy patchwork cushion covers for our front room. It's taking some time.

I've also been making cross stitch Christmas cards again, not so many this year but some new ones which I should try and photograph before I (hopefully) sell them next week! I had another flurry of blackwork, but decided to put some colour into it. It turned out reasonably well I thought. I'll add photos later.

If you go to my Flickr site here, you'll see what I have on offer.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:05 AM

good stuff, Tam & Liz

I've been making felt angels & other felt stuff. I also created 3 wise men & a tablecentre with an assortment of reindeer

I've just spent several hour listing/cataloguing lots of my books, when i had planned to be making cards (one for a birthday on Thurs - invitation said NO PRESENTS! so I replied how about a card? & even if birthday girl replies NO CARDS! she's still getting one) the others for chrissy.

Must get around to it. Add to the mess on my floor or maybe even put some of it away. Nah, I like mess!

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Dec 08 - 07:27 AM

Liz...I photgraphed the stockings you kindly made for my clan. I'll forward you a copy!

I've made all our Yule cards this year.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 09 Dec 08 - 01:05 PM

Aren't those cards pretty! And lucky you can get photos of the stockings. Let's hope these stockings are the variety that don't go missing in the dryer. . .

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Dec 08 - 05:18 PM

Liz....photo has been sent!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: GUEST,Eye Lander (not logged in) cos of SS.
Date: 09 Dec 08 - 05:25 PM

Whoa you clever peeps, maybe I should get some photos of my stuff.

Jillie

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 11:18 AM

Hey, craftfolk,

I have a frame, hooks, wool, and patterns for rug hooking purchased at Flora's, in Cheticamp, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. (See here for info.) I am never going to do anything with these, so I want to find them a good home. I'll happily give them to anyone interested for the price of shipping.

The frame is for small projects -- up to 14" width.

PM me if you're interested.

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 11:23 AM

Actually, I was mistaken. Although there is good information and nice pictures at the link I gave above to Flora's, I think we got the frame from the Acadian Museum and Artisan's Co-op in Cheticamp. :-)

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 11:46 AM

Becky, that is very generous of you! I'd love to learn how just because some of my heritage comes from NS, but how involved is it to learn? I've never hooked a rug before. Does a person need special legs/sawhorses/?? to put the frame on while hooking? Thanks for further info!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 12:42 PM

Kat,

It's just a little table-top (or laptop?) frame, made to hold your burlap taut, with 4 legs that are about 6 or 7 inches long. I don't think there's anything complicated to the actual hooking process; you just keep pulling little loops of yarn up through the burlap. My collection does include one piece of burlap with two simple pictures on it. Although there's pattern information, in French (!), I don't have more instruction than that.

~ Becky

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: ClaireBear
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 02:55 PM

For years I did excruciatingly exacting pen-and-ink work with CroQuil pen on eggs, paper, and wooden bowls...fussy, and prone to cuteness. I couldn't seem to escape the confines of delicate little lines and sweet subjects. But finally, I think I've found my medium. I have only ever done this one piece, but someday when I have more time I hope to explore in greater depth the art of cut paper.

The link is to a mediocre photo of a cut paper on canvas piece I did for a cooperative project at my church. Not the teensiest bit cute, or sweet. I've escaped at last! If only I had time to do more. As many here know, I have a pagan side too, and that side is itching to start creating greenfolk and mythical beasts in cut paper!

Cheers,
Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 04:07 PM

My mom did a few of those. Since we aren't into the same kind of craft kits that she was I've sold a number on eBay. So far it was the embroidery ones, but there is some rug hook stuff also. I don't think it was difficult or took too much space or equipment.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 05:06 PM

The whole rug-hooking frame is roughly 18" x 7" x 8" (guessing from work). Like , but scaled to a small, table-top model.

~ Becky

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 05:17 PM

Bagged up another load of cards for sale this evening... and repackaged last years.

I may never need to buy another Christmas card again if these don't sell this year as well. Bad positioning last year meant they weren't immediately seen and then people had their hands full so couldn't fish for coins... hopefully, this year, I'll sell more than 5.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 07:19 PM

Trying again on that link.... click. There's lots of other info and stories about rug hooking on that page, but this link will take you right to the picture of a floor-sized frame.

~ Becky

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 07:23 PM

Wow, thanks for the links, Becky. I'd be interested, but only if no one else comes in and is serious about it. I am always interested in trying new crafts and it's been awhile since I've done so, but if someone else really wants it, etc. I'd be okay not getting it.:-) Thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: olddude
Date: 13 Dec 08 - 12:13 PM

Wonderful Amazing crafts folks
I could only wish to have any of the talent I have just seen

Good Idea Don

Wonderful Folks !!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 13 Dec 08 - 02:18 PM

Kat, you have a(nother?) Secret Santa who's faciliting your acquisition of a Cheticamp rug hooking frame. Have fun!! :-)

(I should note, I have this frame because the trip to Cape Breton was with my folks. My mother is a "likes to try different crafts" type of person who has trouble restraining herself in shopping opportunities like that... consequently, at 84 she has one room of their two-bedroom apartment that is packed with crafty stuff, that she is now trying to clear down so that they can even think about moving from the top of the hill in their retirement community to somewhere on the same level as the dining/library/etc. center, since Dad's (@ almost 88) mild Parkinson's is making it harder for him to walk...
   My sister inherited more of the creative blood (she spins, weaves, and knits), me, I can never finish a crafty project and so have learned not to start them. The music and dance are my focus, instead.
   I appreciate the fruits of others' labors, though!!)

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Dec 08 - 06:44 PM

??Becky< I don't have any Secret Santa this year, that I know of? I just meant if someone else wanted the kit that would be fine.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Dec 08 - 10:47 AM

Another de-clutterer, Kat. We need to steer her over to the current de-cluttering thread.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 14 Dec 08 - 01:40 PM

That just follows, Kat, it's an extra-secret Santa! Ho! Ho!

As to de-cluttering, I probably should join a support group... but actually my astro (Michael) has been a good influence, and there's been a lot gone in the past year. The rug-hooking loom is in the last persistent pile in the bedroom -- of stuff that *must* go to a good home. Of course, he claims there's more to be done... ;-)

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Dec 08 - 02:49 PM

Well, if there's no extra secret santa, I am in! Just sent you a PM, Beckky. Thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Apr 09 - 06:21 PM

For those of you who enjoy beading and/or would like to learn more about it or get more ideas, I just found out, from an email, that Rio Grande Supply has a whole season of videos available online, for free RIGHT HERE. Might be worth checking out, eh?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: John Hardly
Date: 14 Apr 09 - 07:41 PM

Anyone else here have an etsy page?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: frogprince
Date: 14 Apr 09 - 09:23 PM

Anyone else who doesn't know what an etsy page is? : )

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: John Hardly
Date: 14 Apr 09 - 09:29 PM

Everyone knows what etsy is, silly.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Apr 09 - 10:22 PM

I'd forgotten.

Etsy.com. Thanks, John.

And thanks for that link to the craft series, Kat!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Crafters
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Apr 09 - 10:28 PM

Ya mean like THIS...for the longest time I thought it was just a quick way to say Sweet etsy from Pike!:-)