Post your mad crafting skills!

[Gypsy_Rose]

Originally Posted by Martha

Thanks GR - for the headbands, I use whatever favorite fabric, and make sure everything is lined up and hemmed perfectly - and then, though I bought quality elastic rope - I use new thick black hair ties. They're PERFECT in length, and I just cut them in half and reinforced the stitching on the seam.

I'm really digging my headbands recently. I was kind of at a loss of what to do with my stripperlength long hair, that would keep it out of my face, look classy, and be no-fuss.

Cool I will have to try and make one. I agree with AL420 they do look very good on you .

Originally Posted by Martha

When you and S&S have a bambino, I'd be happy to donate you two a mei tai. The more parents out there who sling their kids, the happier it makes me. I've tried dozens of different baby carriers (I did not put our son down the entire first 9 months of his life, therefore, I do not remember him crying at all during such period.) Slings, pouches, ergos, ringslings, etc - are no where near as comfortable as a mei tai. The only downside is, because they can be worn so many different ways (back, front, baby facing out in front, on the hip) the straps are long, they also fit all sizes of people - but because the straps are so long, when you take them off - they're kind of a pain to store.

The only store bought babycarrier that is fantastic is the babybjorn. They're a swedish import, that can now be found at target. They begin to hurt your back around 15lbs though, whereas the mei tai goes for around 35lbs.






I'll stop now.
I sound like a flippin babycarrier infomerial.


ETA: My mei tai sold in less than 1 day listed.
YEEE!!!

Thanks Martha. S&S and I would really appreciate that . I'm glad you rambeld on . I like to know all the good mommy secrets. Congrats on your sell.

[AnimalLover420]

I had my boyfriend curve a metal rod and then I adorned the top of it with a clay shroom... Now it's a cute little poker/stirrer for our bongs and pipes!



Hand-sculpted tiny ashtray... I used a green glittery clay for the leaf.


Detail:



Dice roach clip



Lollipop roach clip

[Gypsy_Rose]

Those are awesome Al420. That ashtray is really cool.

[hillbillyash]

whats this then ?? just wanna c wot mi name looks like wen i post lol

[Mango]

I'm in the process of making a quilt for my girl atm. I'm almost half way done cutting out all of the squares.

The real test will come when I have to sow it all together... not looking forward to it.

[Mango]

half way done with the quilt, i just need to sow everything together..

[Rubix]

Originally Posted by Martha

He's so cozy.





Scarf.
Two Ply.
Thicker multicolored yarn is imported italian merino wool.
Creme colored is italian cashmere.
(Lush Wops.)





Ja Ja Ja.

nice job

[Mango]

this is the start of the front of my quilt



this is gonna be the back



and this is my cat walking all over it when I'm trying to take a pictures.


sorry for the horrible lighting...

[Gypsy_Rose]

Martha, I love it.

[tedkennedy]

^ damn after going through your post i must say i admire your work. your style and taste is really good.

[jag8]

Originally Posted by Martha

Thanks.
Unfortunately if I had an unlimited resource fund, I would probably be able to make things entirely Me - but as things go, I go with whats in stock, and whats local. Its hard to find things that 'mesh' well - in a land of flower prints and bad polyester.

I really wish there were 'two' of me, its impossible to get more than a half an hour of work in an evening with the youngling at my feet. I have far too many ideas than whats practical and 'doable.'

I appreciate the comment though.

martha, you do amazing work. i know your a very busy girl and all but have you ever thought of turning your hobby into a small business?

[Mango]

My quilt should be done this weekend, I need my dad to help me sew up the back and the front. Hes doing it some special way, which I don't fully get, so I'll have to wait till he has time.

Pics will come.

[AnimalLover420]

Originally Posted by Martha

Thank you.
I actually just made a new site on a crafters ebay-type site.
I've sold things locally, as well as through friends etc, but yes, eventually, I'd just like to do this.
Well - this and mothering - but I'd like to sustain a bit of an income on it.
With the current age of the youngling, its impossible to create as much as I would need to, to make that happen.

But I appreciate the compliments.

Hey you should pm me the info about where you sell your stuff, I'd totally buy some of it!!!

[tedkennedy]

i am working on this nightstand for my room... its not 100 percent done but i have pretty much roughed out all the hard work. keep in mind it has no glue or nails. i hand cut pretty much all the mortise and tenons and lapjoints and it took a hell-of-alot of work ... pheww. oh yea and its all my design that i made up as i went along, i had to make some comprimises to use the wood i had because lumber is mad expensive.

[tedkennedy]

Originally Posted by Martha

Thats awesome. I love it.

Are you going to clear stain it or stain it a specific woodtone?

I really really appreciate the no nails, no glue ideal - thats really hard, to design something that doesnt need any supportive help.
And what you end up with is a natural sturdy piece.

im thinking about staining the legs and keeping the top clear because it has the naturally occuring purple color going on.

[AnimalLover420]

That's really nice, TK... Good men know how to build things..

[tedkennedy]

^ ty

nice stuff!!!!

I havent viewed this thread in a long time....some nice fine work.

Awesome!!!!!

[KingChiefy]

well shes finally ready to race ! Ive been working on her right in my garage for about 4 months now...