I finally finished crocheting this container from a link I shared with you awhile ago. It's a tad larger than I had wanted and I really don't know what I will use it for although I'm sure I will think of something. For the moment it might end up storing balls of yarn. I think I might putz with the pattern and see about making something like some 'covers' for plant pots.
- THIS is one of those things that just makes me say awwwwwww.
- I don't think I have a use for THIS but some of you might! And HERE are a few ideas of what to do with it.
- THIS is intriguing but I suspect I might do myself bodily harm in the attempt.
- But making one of THESE would be fairly simple and useful too, not only as shown in the tutorial. It would certainly be handy in the sewing room but I imagine guys would like it in their workshops too.
- I really like THIS and would definitely attempt making one if I had a spot to put it.
- There are lots of links HERE for some easy sewing projects.
Today's quote..."Some days life is all about your hopes and dreams and creating the perfect future. But there are other days when life is just about putting one foot in front of the other, and that's OK too"
I did quite a bit of tin can usage long ago as part of the Great Tin Quilt Caper. It's great fun and I found, pro tip for anyone wanting to try it -- as soon as you cut, hammer the cut edges. This blunts the edges, important unless you have shares in a bandaid company.
ReplyDeleteIf you use pet food cans you'll find a lovely range of colors inside them. I'm resisting getting back to tin cutting now!
Yes, I would think shares in the bandaid company might be not such a bad idea if trying this. The roses are certainly beautiful though and might be worth the blood loss.
DeleteOh today's quote really rings true with me lately--"one foot in front of the other" is where I am at with this darn ole sciatic problem...but I am thankful that my shot seems to have helped out a lot...at least so far...
ReplyDelete("Movin, Movin, Movin, keep those doggies moving.." is my song these days-- Hahaha;))) Do you remember Rawhide?? I guess I am a real oldie...)
Hope your weekend will be a good one...hugs, Julierose
Sorry to hear your sciatica is still flaring. Resident Chef is in the throes of another episode too so I know how painful it is.
DeleteAnd yes, I remember Rawhide - vaguely. We didn't have a tv when I was young so maybe what I remember of it was seen in later years as reruns.
Arghghg thanks for the earworm!!
Deletecan't blame me for this one!
DeleteI actually made a cocoon for my second grandson that looked very much like the vessel you just finished. It was longer though and I did it in single crochet and then did a vine with crocheted leaves to decorate it. I didn't bother with a pattern and just made it up as I went. You could decorate yours if you're going to make plant pot covers.
ReplyDeleteFor now this basket is holding balls of yarn but I am toying with pot covers if only for using up some yarn I have that isn't much good for anything else. Good idea for decoration - I think felt leaves and flowers would be fun additions too.
DeleteThose would make lovely pot covers.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I finished one project tonight and then promptly started on something else so the pot cover idea is on the backburner for awhile.
DeleteThat would give true texture to a flower pot - something I think that potters try to do with clay. I had to go back and look at the links again from earlier today (been out of it after a dentist appt.) and say that I like the fabric twine, but I too wouldn't know exactly what to do with it. I'm sure I could find something in the other link though. I shouldn't go down that rabbit hole and start something without a specific end which I am way too often inclined to do. There's a fine line between thinking "I can do that" and "I should do that" unless you know what you're doing it for. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteAh, the proverbial 'what am I doing it for' - something I wrestle with constantly. I'm full of contradictions and simply can't knit or crochet anything unless I have a purpose in mind and yet, when it comes to my landscapes, I just keep doing them with no reason whatsoever. A compulsion maybe?
ReplyDeleteLove the bowl!
ReplyDeleteThe elefante is precious, and a good gift idea. The metal flowers are interesting, but ouch. Based on my tin can lid project, gloves for cutting metal saves on bandaid use. There is a can opener that rounds the lid edges.
Yes, I think ouch is the key word when working with metal. I'm not quite brave enough to attempt it because I'm rather attached to my blood.
DeleteFlower pot covers sound like great idea. I believe I see handles? Even better for moving pots. Enjoyed the sites today.
ReplyDeleteYes, you're right - there are handles. If I make another one this size it won't be quite as tall so it's not as apt to fall in on itself.
DeleteI like your container, Mary Anne. And I really like that it has handles. Fabric twine. I had no idea. Not sure I'd make anything with it, but it sure is fun looking and finding some spools to wind it around could inspire me to give it a try. :)
ReplyDeleteoooh yes - that twine wound around some wonderful old wooden spools/spindles and set in a basket on display would be beautiful.
DeleteI am caught up on your posts now. Very enjoyable and I loved visiting some folks on the side through your links...like Tilda's. I love that Carnegie quote; I think I will steal it, LOL and make it my mantra. I also like your outhouse story. Every summer when I visited my grandparents I was intrigued by the outhouse. I never had to use it as they had a system with chamber pots in the bedrooms, then into a covered pail and then the men took it to the outhouse. Hope that is not tmi! But my grandmother's outhouse had curtains, a stool, was a double seater and was regularly whitewashed. She lived the saying Cleanliness is next to Godliness as so many women did back then. Thanks for encouraging my little walk down memory lane as I loved those summer visits. Good luck with your rendition and hope the Acer is doing well.
ReplyDeleteWow - an outhouse with curtains and whitewashed. That's what I would call a luxurious outhouse!
DeleteNice container, it reminds me of the Cloche hat they wore in the 20's! 😉
ReplyDeleteHmmm - I didn't see the resemblance until you pointed it out! It turned out a bit larger than I had wanted, but it holds quite a few balls of yarn so that's a benefit.
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