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[cadences.livejournal.com]

Hi girls and guys, I could really use your help on this! I found a few similar posts in the FAQs, but not exactly what I was looking for, so here goes...

I live in a tiny apartment with my boyfriend. I mean, really tiny; like two rooms plus a narrow kitchen and teensy bathroom. We have a lot of stuff between the two of us (okay, mostly his... heh). Since we're going to be here at least through the summer, and since I'm getting spring cleaning fever (early, i know!) i could really use any and all of your creative ideas on how to CREATE MORE SPACE. I especially need ideas for attractive storage and shelving. Just about the only room left we have is on the walls, so maybe wall boxes for collections, etc? Does anyone have a clever way to reorganize a closet so it will hold twice as much? Anything and everything, please throw it at me... we're so cramped in here we're probably going to drive each other nuts!!

Please help! Thanks!

Felting

[goddessofsight.livejournal.com]

Hi guys! I just joined up alittle while ago and I was wondering if anyone knew of a really good site to find information on felting, and how to do felting. Thanks! :)

please come dive in puddles with me.

[so-symbolic.livejournal.com]

( presents i just finished and few stencils from the summer )

xyron 900 instructions

[wordsxguitar.livejournal.com]

does anyone have a xyron 900 and/or a spare instruction booklet?

i bought mine about a month or so ago and promptly lost the instructions. i then proceeded to turn the crank in the wrong direction, thusly screwing up the whole adhesive cartridge.

i really, really would like to be able to use my new machine.


( and, just so this post isn't a waste of space )

bendable dress forms?

[disclaimher.livejournal.com]

Slightly odd question for you:
Ok, so, I was wanting to get myself a dress form to better tailor some of my clothes. I am 5'2", and weigh roughly 88 beans. The thing is, I use a wheelchair/scooter to get around. I want my clothes to look good on me while I am sitting, not standing, because sitting is what I am doing the whole time anyway. A dress form would be pointless, because I can neither reach it while sitting, nor use it to tailor clothes that fit my body, because it is made for someone that stands. As we all know, clothes do different things and look differently when one is sitting, compared to standing.

Has anyone ever seen a dress form that bends at the waist? Do they make such a thing?
If not, how could I go about making my own (using the duct tape method) without the ability to stand?

~

[jefzila.livejournal.com]

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( fishy art fer shure. )

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[rosehueglasses.livejournal.com]

i bought a new camera, i thought it would only be fit to make it a place to sleep
i love the fabric, i got it in L.A., it reminds me of jackson pollock, and then i put all this neat sewing on it, i just went crazy, there is even gold thread :)
i am in love

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[adrenaline-kiss.livejournal.com]

does anyone know how to make fishnet tights into a shirt? i had a link along time ago and lost it!

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[morriganslayde.livejournal.com]

Vinyl, 1/2" screw-back spikes, pink ribbon, lace and a sewing machine. :)
I think I've found my calling - accessories!

Lions and tigers and t-shirts oh my!

[t-shirt-love.livejournal.com]

New designs on my site.



( Save a horse, ride a cowboy )

Woot!!!

[adarasjoy.livejournal.com]

Just a quick question: I got all of this wonderful 100% virgin wool in a light grey color today. 12 Skeins for $10.00 at the local MCC store! Ok so I am thinking of doing some Koolaid Dying. I have checked the memories out and have looked at the dying chart ( the one with the white wool and the natural coloured dark wool) Have any of you tried dying with the darker wool???? I know the colors will be muted. If you have how did it work out????? Any other tips????

Thanks!

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[stephaniem.livejournal.com]

Last night I found an old scarf that belonged to my Grandma, and I decided to make my daughter a little backpack.



( Backpack )

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[terryslillamb.livejournal.com]

I made this necklace today. It has a magnifying glass, a key, a meat clever, a fish that wiggles, a hand carved turtle, some silver stars and many many more neat little things that I forgot about already.

how-to quilting for beginners

[strychnyn.livejournal.com]

i've been kicking around the idea lately of trying my hand at quilting. i've never done it before, but for some reason i just want to learn.
the fates obviously think i should too, because in one of my classes (i'm studying for a degree in art education), we drew art techniques that each of us needs to present to the class and teach them how to do said technique. well i pulled quilt making!
so, while i'm totally into the idea of this project, i'm at a bit of a loss as i have to teach *myself* how to quilt before i can teach the rest of the class! it's just a basic demo, plus some hands-on stuff for people to try, and i have to have it ready to present on Jan 17th... so my question is this:

do any of you (expert and novice quilters alike) have any good, basic web sites for beginning quilters? i'm working through a google search, but the steps/supplies/methods seem to vary pretty widely and it's a bit overwhelming. any suggestions are greatly appreciated :)

i love to make hats!

[heartfeltdesign.livejournal.com]

new new new !

[dropkickjessie.livejournal.com]

( bigger photos & info here )

mmm

[stale-laughter.livejournal.com]

i made another wallet!!



( 2 more pictures behind the cut )

:)

cross posted to madebylaurennnn & craft_monsters

Aging Fabric

[lady-suzuran.livejournal.com]

Hi guys, hopefully you can help me with this, and apologies for the text-only post.

I've been to almost every fabric store in the city looking for off-white sheer cotton voile. Sounds easy, but almost no one has it (or it's another color). The only store that does have cotton voile sells it for $16 a yard, which I don't wanna pay.

Is there any way I can soak muslin in anything to age it and make it soft and sheer? I know that one designer did that a while ago with t-shirts to make them vintagey, but I'm lost as to how to go about it without destroying the fabric. Do I use water and salt? Vinegar? How long would I soak it for?

Any suggestions would be great. :)

Alain Whyte Stencil

[ex-jenniepan481.livejournal.com]

I just blew up the picture in my user pic and made another stencil. I want to stecil EVERYTHING!

doll sized crochet bunny hat:

[comearoundruby.livejournal.com]

after seeing the bunny hat i made for myself ruby-claire(the doll) whined and whined until i made her one. and im just not the sort of person who can resist a dolls sweet demands.



pretty much identical to this one but somehow it looks so much cuter on her!

all single crochet with a G hook and boring red heart worsted. and lots and lots of trial and error. the formula for human-head-hats just doesnt appear to work for pullip heads!

LJ User Pic Bracelet

[ethora.livejournal.com]

I made this bracelet out of Super Color Shrink, copper wire, and beads. I really like the way it looks on, but the colors run and get all slimy when I wash my hands. Can anyone recommend a way, preferably a non-toxic way, to seal these mini pictures?

nintendo webpage

[deathbyuzumaki.livejournal.com]

Does anyone remember some website that had a whole bunch of pictures of nintendo characters? They were all in their 8 bit form. i want to make some knitting charts out of some stuff. I could've sworn i had it bookmarked but I did not.
Thanks in advanced, YO.

I also don't believe i posted a picture of one of my FO. I made a pair of fuzzy feet for my boyfriend's grandma for her birthday. Here's a couple of pics
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ideas for crafts on the go?

[leslieduckie.livejournal.com]

Hey guys, I'll likely start travelling for work soon and I'd love your ideas on what I could do while I'm on the move. I don't knit, or don't know how to yet, so that's out of the question for now. And since I'll be flying I suppose scissors and anything remotely pointy like needles doesn't work for me either. I've thought of packing a little sewing kit and some felt and fabric to play around with while I'm in the hotel, but what's one to do in transit or just sitting bored at the airport? Does anyone having any ideas? I'd be eternally grateful! =) Thanks in advance.

Craft paper

[more-musings.livejournal.com]

Sorry for the text only - I need the supplies before I can post pictures!

I got a gift tag recently, which I want to use the idea for to make cards. It was a card with a circular aperture, with two sheets of what I would say was vellum, stitched either side and confetti in between the two sheets.

I am calling it vellum, almost card thickness, translucent and an almost plasticky feel. Am I totally off the mark here and cofusing it with something else?

I'm UK based if that makes a difference.

Thanks!

Your help is greatly appreciated!

[troismaux.livejournal.com]

I'm a little frazzled right now, and I can't seem to think of a good way to sew something. Maybe you can help me.

I want to make a square cd holder out of fabric that opens up kind of like an envelope with ribbon ties. Basically it would look like this (pardon my horrible MSPaint skills):



I know I'd need two pieces of fabric cut the same way, but how could I sew it so I wouldn't have one strange edge? I guess it's impossible, so would it work to sew good-sides together on 3 of the flaps, flip inside out, and hand-stitch the other (edge in pink) like a pillow? The other two flaps would be the same length/width of the part that holds the cd, then the other two flaps would tie with ribbon to hold it all together.

I don't have my machine or any fabric with me, so it's hard for me to visualize.

Thank you! ♥

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[my-warm-blood.livejournal.com]

hi i am new.
this is pretty much the best community i've seen.
lots of people spend the time to comment on other people's posts.
and lots and lots of creativity!!!


i'm pretty much been making bags because i'm rather intimidated by other projects, but i ventured onto a clutch tonight. ( ... )

♥ liz