New Scarf!

[shinyjangly.livejournal.com]

I made a scarf over the past two and a half days and here it is!
also yay for my first mirror shot ever, I feel so myspace.

Here's a somewhat better view of the bows.


I think I'll start another tomorrow!

Thinglink

[enough-grows.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen this posted here before, so I thought I'd share:

"Thinklink.org is an open database where makers can register their work for free and create labels for their products. Crafters, artists, designers, producers, and other makers can use Thinglink to identify their products and document their work. We built Thinglink for makers, because we think everyone is a maker. We hope it will make the social networks around products visible and navigable."

I've had some problems accessing the site tonight--a lot of page loading errors. I haven't looked into it extensively, but I think it seems like a pretty awesome service. Take some time and check it out. Try this Google cache if you can't get the first link to work.

Large Marble

[fieryworld.livejournal.com]

I know there are a lot of memory posts about using marbles, especially the flat ones, for things like magnets and jewelry and such. Well, this is kind of different... I have one large marble, about 2 or 3 times the size of a normal marble, and not flat. It's sort of green and swirly in colors and for some reason I just looked at it and wanted to do something with it to give to my boyfriend. But what would you do with one really big marble (besides jewelry, since he doesn't wear that)? I think it's special and I don't want to use it with any other marbles but it seems like a lost cause. Any ideas? Thanks :]

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[nakedyouth.livejournal.com]

emergency question!!!

polyester/wool blends! do they need pre-shrinking?

i never EVER use polyester, therefore i can never remember if blends still need to be washed before sewing.

(no subject)

[les--bijoux.livejournal.com]

well, it's my first day of summer vacation, so of course i'm not going to get up and do things this morning, i'll just make a necklace instead.

( cluster necklace )

For you knitters out there...

[midorable.livejournal.com]

In case you haven't heard, there's a Knitting World Cup going on. Cast on started on June 9th and have to be done by July 9th.

Here's more info:
http://www.yarn-monkey.blogspot.com/

skirt help please?

[tofu-sandwich.livejournal.com]

I cut the pieces out like this: (see top white illustration)

and then eventually realized how messed up the hem was.  I've looked around and figured out that it ought to be more like the bottom, dark illustration.  I took out what hemming there was, and tried to fold it up to something reasonably even, but it's very wobbly and I feel lost.  Am I making this harder than it needs to be? Is there something I'm still missing?

( the rest follows.... (under cut) )

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[prettiestinpink.livejournal.com]

I don't know if anyone else can find it, but on MARTHA today she's going to be doing T-Shirt surgeries.
Except its 10:17 where I am and its already started, so if you catch this in time I guess you can catch the show.
It's on "ABC" but I don't know what channel that is for anyone?

Bugging everyone again...

[myownshame.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know where to buy spikes to add to clothing and accessories? I can't even think of how to phrase it to look on eBay or anything. (I know, I'm a dork.) Thanks in advance!

Crossposted, so you may see this more than once. My apologies.

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[xmyfistyourface.livejournal.com]

QUESTION:

I have an average, run-of-the-mill Nalgene-type bottle. Problem is that it leaks. All over the place. It accidentally fell over last night when I was sleeping and now the carpet in my room is soaked. I don't want to throw it away, so I want to find something crafty to do with it. Got any ideas for me?

I have an ODD question

[nsoroma79.livejournal.com]

If I were to paint my hair with metallic silver acrylic paint..... how would I go about getting it out?

I have a great idea for a photo shoot, and I need my hair to be silver.

I'm weird - I know! LoL

Thanks!

(no subject)

[njadean.livejournal.com]

"Truffles"
the earth's treasures..
This is my 1st piece to feature felted beads, nestled in the roots with the variety of wood and glass beads. ( Read more... )

two necklaces

[suessigkeiten.livejournal.com]

in the interest of not making dial-up lj-ers scream, pictures are behind the cut!

( pretty! )

I need some help

[kei-hoshiakari.livejournal.com]

If this isn't allowed, feel free to delete it.

Okay. For my english class, I'm doing an "I-search" paper on how I'm planning on opening my own business. I have to interview an expert. I know many of you guys have your own businesses, so I was hoping for a volunteer. Help would be much appreciated. I don't have my questions prepared yet, but I should soon.

If any of you guys are curious, I'm going to open an online store where I sell jewelry, handmade stuff like bath bombs, soap, etc., cosplay items, all stuff that I make. Also, my husband and I are planning on opening an actual store in a building in a couple years, with a bakery/restaurant, a LAN center, and a cosplay/stuff from Japan shop. The employees will have cute cosplay or lolita-esque generic uniforms, and can choose to cosplay as well. We even have a bank that's interested in giving us a loan and wants us to write a business proposal.

(no subject)

[somemoonlitnite.livejournal.com]

Hopefully this works..

This is my first time posting soo... yeah, here we go..

( My useless duct tape iPod case )

( A duct tape bag..tote..thing )

Making holes in brass charms

[prema.livejournal.com]

I checked the memories but could only find a how-to on making holes in plastic dice. I recently bought some brass charms but discovered they didn't come with any holes to hook to ear wires.

Could anyone suggest a way to make a hole in the charms. They're made out of brass, and a li'l delicate - so ideally I wouldn't want to drill them (unless the drill tool won't damage them - i've never tried drilling so am not sure how this works). If I should use a dremel tool, which one should I get?

Would a hot needle work on brass with adequate pressure/time?

Thanks!

Here kitty kitty...

[kittycatalina.livejournal.com]

From the Wee Wonderfuls Point Kitty pattern and a vintage pillowcase:

Knitting World Cup in the UK!

[hello-mango.livejournal.com]

You may (or may not) have noticed the button in my userinfo about the Knitting World Cup. Despite my disastrous attempt at the Crochet Olympics I am actually doing well with the Knitting World Cup and have pictorial evidence of my work so far!

Bear in mind that I am not fantastic at knitting; crochet and spining being my thing! This is my first ever attempt at Intarsia knitting and I found this rather challenging. I have almost completed the front with the intarsia bit on it. It is going to be a jumper for Ollie for the winter and I am really pleased with it so far!

What do you reckon?



It is a Rooster by the way! Just in case you can't tell!

DIY website

[sticky-glue.livejournal.com]

My friend and I just created a DIY/tutorial website. Check it out, leave us a comment, and tell us what you would like to see more of!



( www.freewebs.com/sticky_glue )

Softening of cotton crochet project

[liebschien.livejournal.com]

I am just about to finish a crocheted capelet. I used the following pattern:

Chanson en Crochet - http://www.interweave.com/knit/books/Wrap_Style/chanson_crochet.asp
(I added a few tweaks to make it "better.")

Question: I used Peaches & Cream cotton yarn and the finished item is kind of stiff. I am wondering what your opinions are on soaking this item in fabric softener, putting it through the rinse cycle of the washing machine, and then into the dryer for some fluffing and, hopefully, softening. Then steaming it with the iron to try and block it a bit.

Whaddya think? Will that work or ruin it? What do you suggest?

(no subject)

[homicideisgood.livejournal.com]

i made stuff!
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