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Nylon bath mats
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Hi creative ladies and gents. ( sorry this is so big I cant figure out how to make it smaller ) i wonder could anyone please help me regarding the bath mat shown here. It's old as you can see!! I've had them about 30 years so can't remember where I got them. Two questions please , firstly, has anyone seen t...
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Man Craft: Mr D starts a new project
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I mentioned in an earlier thread about Mr D and his stage coach, made our of match sticks. Well, he is at it again. he has bought match sticks (9,000 of them) on line, and a dremel from e-bay. We have been around to the historical village here in Wagin and measured and photographed a cute little wagon. I w...
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and the story of the quilt continues....
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I have discovered that I have a lot to learn about quilts and patchwork!!!! I cleared the kitchen of all furniture so that I could use the floor to work on, even washed the floor then taped the backing fabric, the wadding and the extremely large quilt top to the nice clean floor and got down on hands an...
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Is this a quilt record?
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Fourteen years ago we set off on the big trip around the island, only supposed to be going for six months, so I took a quilt top with me...It was almost finished so I had organized to hand the finished article over to my DiL for safe keeping when we met up along the way. Well sometimes plans don't always...
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Men knitting, sewing etc
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As a follow on from my "cot quilt" post, a number of men replied telling us of their interesting crafty skills. Do we have any other men on the Forum who sew, knit, embroider etc? Do any women do what we traditionally think of as "men's crafts"? Would love to see photos of your work....
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Cot quilt
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We are expecting our first grandchild, a girl, in late March 2014. Our son asked me to make a cot quilt for her. I have made many patchwork quilts but have not done applique before so thought I should give it a go. I will give it to our son and his wife on Christmas Day along with other bits and pieces I have ma...
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my foray into landscape works
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I've been painting for four years-- mainly concentrating on figurative work - oil on canvas this is my first real attempt at a landscape-- again oil on canvas
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Photo Books
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Just finished the 5 photo books for each of my daughters. Should receive them all during the coming week so hopefully the results will be what I hope they will be. Has anyone else done photobooks?
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book seat
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I'm wondering if anyone has a pattern to make a book seat, I've borrowed this photo from hints and tips and am not sure what the plastic looking piece across the front is. Looked up google and found the prices range from around $29 to $39 then there is delivery on top. I don't have a Big W near me. I'm thinkin...
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My latest two
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Two oil paintings just finished. My first go at doing a snow scene. one day ill get there.
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Christmas Cards
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Thought I would pass on my idea, that I have used for Xmas Cards this year. We printed the photos of our favourite spots, while travelling this year. Pasted to cardboard in the form of card and presto, enclosed newsletter, and its very personal.
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Oil painting number four finished
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My fourth ever oil paining. Slowly getting there. Have three more in diff stages of work waiting on drying. -- Edited by freehazzas on Saturday 30th of November 2013 04:41:14 PM
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Learn to draw and paint online resources
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Well hello all you multi talented GNs! You may recall I posted several weeks/months back about my intention or should I say, hope, to "teach myself how to draw and paint" as an interest whilst traveling. Someone mentioned that there are some very good "how-to" sites, videos,...
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Making a Doona with combined bed / mattress topper...
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Just thinking on the need to have the bedding on a single bed...read 2' 6" or 76cm., stay tucked under mattress on one side and not end up on the floor. My thoughts, would love some additions to this...Ikea sells...think it's called a bed topper and they make the bed with the btm sheet tucked und...
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Anyone made a hose bag for the caravan??
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Have sewed for years and thought I would have a go at making my own hose bags...like the ones you can buy at camping shops for the hoses to be stored in for travelling. anyone done this? Got some measurements so I could have a go. Or have a hose bag you could take the measurements from and post here? thanks :...
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Cardmaking
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We went away for September and I took some basic papercraft supplies with me. It was good to be able to take out my hobby supplies when we had a bit of down time from visiting family and friends (we were especially visiting our new baby granddaughter and her folks!) I was able to make two grandson birthday...
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Serinity at Sunset
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Rag Rugs
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After being stuck in the mud in Victoria this month, and battling to keep it out of the van, I decided to try to make a few rag rugs to cover the carpet with, and which are easy washed (or rinsed in a creek). Anyone done this, or have a pattern?
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Koi
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Koi are wonderful to look at. In China they are very popular.
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macaws pastel/ink
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-- Edited by bloomoon on Sunday 3rd of November 2013 02:50:17 PM
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