Crafting chat

[Oma]

Made these cushion covers and table runner in cross stitch for last Christmas but took me almost a year because of my fingers to complete

[Enfys]

They're lovely Oma. What about tapestry, the wool and canvas would be thicker so not so fiddly, although you'd still,have to hold the needle so maybe not such a good idea

[Plantaholic]

Hobbycraft is a good idea Oma, we have one quite close to us now.

[Daisy]

Oma - is knitting a problem as well, with chunky needles and Arctic grade wool?

[Nana]

You can even do arm knitting now Oma so no need for needles...just massivly thick wool of course😂 I'll have a think on this when it's not so late. Rug making?

[Oma]

Done rug making its too slow I like to see the finished article quickly , how I managed to stay focused on my cross stitch for almost a year was I was really looking forward to seeing them on the sofa otherwise I would have given up it was so slow and painful , I cant tell you how I felt when the last stitch went in
I did knit many years ag when the children were small loved knitting Arron jumpers and little cardigans with Trains and dollys on but who would I knit for now and could I hold the needles ?
I might take up Crochet again that's easy on your fingers you don't have to bend them so much .
This brings up lovely memories of my late sister , I tried learning her lots of crafts and she made a dogs dinner out of them all

[Daisy]

Oma - If you find you enjoy knitting and it doesn't give you too much grief you can always find charities which are grateful for them - either to sell or to pass on to the people the charity serves. I wondered about crocheting - and you can make some lovely things. I had to smile about your sister - that would be me, too! I know the basics - knitting and sewing - but things never turn out right and I can't be bothered with the detail!

[Nana]

Oma. Hospital wards for Prem babies are always wanting extra small knits for their teeny tiny babies. I made some drawstring bags a few years ago to hang on the end of the prem's cot for dirty laundry, for the prem unit where GS2 was cared for.

[Enfys]

Crochet is lovely to do Oma, but be careful, you can get "crocheters thumb" a form of rsi, I've had it and it's so painful. It's caused by the continuous action with your thumb as you hold the hook.

[Plantaholic]

I have been doing some crocheting but only the basics, I can't imagine making anything other than a scarf or knee rug.