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demigoddess

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7. I make and mend a lot of clothes for my handicapped daughter who is not a
Sun May 15, 2022, 06:44 PM
May 2022

normal size. Room for diaper etc. Also her wardrobe requires a lot of mending which I really like doing. I have been teaching myself to make sewing patterns. Recently, I learned about flamenco sleeves. I crochet and knit also. But not as much as I only learned the basics. My mother set me to knitting and purling in second grade, to fill my naptimes. I like doing these things year round but more in the winter.

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Switching from realistic to abstract art... Peregrine Took May 2022 #1
Mainly a crocheter and I do it year 'round. Working on two baby blankets and a towel right now. LoisB May 2022 #2
I'm a knitter.. luvs2sing May 2022 #3
That sucks so much. I'm sorry. peacefreak2.0 May 2022 #4
I did cross stitch for years.. luvs2sing May 2022 #5
Bobbin lace Rebl2 Mar 2024 #31
Used to Knit all the time dem in texas May 2022 #8
I mentioned this in another comment... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #16
I hope you've totally healed up by now. The purple cabled socks sound nice! electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #12
I just arrived at a quilt retreat. I will be here until Friday. Srkdqltr May 2022 #6
I am deep into quilting now dem in texas May 2022 #9
Do you design a pattern that's then set up and printed on fabric?... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #13
I make and mend a lot of clothes for my handicapped daughter who is not a demigoddess May 2022 #7
I craft year round. I thought I'd spend most of my time crafting, painting, or sewing after I sinkingfeeling May 2022 #10
Oooo, Ukrainian eggs... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #14
i do basket weaving..its good for the ol hands! samnsara Apr 2023 #24
Missed this! If you don't over do it probably great like strong and subtle exercising for hands, fingers & wrists. 👍 electric_blue68 Nov 2023 #30
My current obsession is fused glass drmeow Jun 2022 #11
This is adorable. 🥰 When I saw it months back I didn't get what it was... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #15
Thanks! drmeow Feb 2023 #18
That's why I hadn't been back (Forgetting) and looks like others have forgotten too! This is lovely! electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #19
I'd love to see one of your pieces! nt drmeow Feb 2023 #20
Having -yet again- forgotten about this group ...if you're still around now that I know how to use a photo hosting site. electric_blue68 Mar 2024 #33
Boy, was I too sleepy last night... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #21
beautiful!! I too forget about this part of DU... samnsara Apr 2023 #23
i could see this up the side of a gourd! samnsara Apr 2023 #25
love it.2nd post here AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #34
Thanks! nt drmeow Jun 2024 #35
As for me: Drawing, unique wire w, w/o stones, pearls wire jewelry, crochet, knitting... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #17
I weave baskets from pine needles and sell them at the Farmers Market..and i samnsara Apr 2023 #22
Cool! The Modern Basktry Book I originally bought for my mom... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #26
My mom coiled baskets and even had exhibits at the local art Gallery so when i retired early.. samnsara May 2023 #27
Sorry, I missed this. I forget to go to the Art, and the Craft group.... electric_blue68 Mar 2024 #32
I crochet year round, but not all the time yellowdogintexas Jul 2023 #28
I do a lot of sewing but sometimes my favorite thing is to do mending. Lately I have been putting demigoddess Aug 2023 #29
I'm working on a granny square afgan MissMillie Jun 2024 #36
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