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In reply to the discussion: What are your current Projects and what time of year do you the craft? [View all]electric_blue68
(18,050 posts)13. Do you design a pattern that's then set up and printed on fabric?...
Once I was temp jobbing at a fabric company. I passed the room where several artists were painting designs! I was so excited .
Obviously a lot can be done by computer apps now. I do remember seeing a lens tool that would give you 6 repeats so you could see how the design was patterning.
I particularly enjoby crafters more free form quilting, though I appreciate the more traditional forms.
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What are your current Projects and what time of year do you the craft? [View all]
dem in texas
May 2022
OP
Mainly a crocheter and I do it year 'round. Working on two baby blankets and a towel right now.
LoisB
May 2022
#2
I hope you've totally healed up by now. The purple cabled socks sound nice!
electric_blue68
Feb 2023
#12
I craft year round. I thought I'd spend most of my time crafting, painting, or sewing after I
sinkingfeeling
May 2022
#10
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
This is adorable. 🥰 When I saw it months back I didn't get what it was...
electric_blue68
Feb 2023
#15
That's why I hadn't been back (Forgetting) and looks like others have forgotten too! This is lovely!
electric_blue68
Feb 2023
#19
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
As for me: Drawing, unique wire w, w/o stones, pearls wire jewelry, crochet, knitting...
electric_blue68
Feb 2023
#17
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 do a lot of sewing but sometimes my favorite thing is to do mending. Lately I have been putting
demigoddess
Aug 2023
#29