Latest Forum Posts by: Bastelfan

I don't like Halloween either. But I do like those little crocheted pumpkins and little witches as decorations.

You have some very beautiful orchids.

My son gave me this one as a belated birthday present. It’s just beautiful.

Wow, Inge, you sew so many things! He looks pretty big but very cuddly.
Everyone loves teddy bears—me too.

During my time in the ABM program, I got to work at “Bad Kösener Plüschtiere.” I really enjoyed it, but I didn’t like sewing plush fabric because it slips so much when you sew right sides together.
I’m more of a hobby sewist—I sew when I feel like it, just for myself.

Have a nice evening

Happy birthday! Stay healthy, and have a wonderful day
with all your loved ones



Best regards, Andrea

Have a lovely Monday afternoon,

so much has happened here again; I had to scroll through everything first. I’m a bit envious of you all because of the crafting. I just can’t get around to it—every day something else comes up, something that’s still missing or needs to be set up, and yet I still have space problems getting everything stored away.
At the weekend the place was full (children and parents, and us, all together properly celebrating the birthday again). With coffee and cake, and in the evening homemade lasagna for everyone.
Ina and Monika, what hidden talents are slumbering in you. Writing books yourselves. I never made it as far as a publisher.
But I do like writing rhymes for birthday cards or wedding newspapers. I used to make up stories myself, but mostly just for me. Writing suits me; that’s the secretary in me coming through again.
Sonja, your dino version looks promising. I also like those unicorn motifs.
But I haven’t dared to try DF yet.
Sandra, those are impressive pictures. I love rainbows.
Anja, unfortunately I can’t part with these few beaded figures; they’re staying in my possession. Most of them were made from purchased patterns, and whether I can sell them like that? The larger figures do take quite a while to string. I really need to get back to that again while my eyes and hands still cooperate (it’s so fiddly). It’s the Japanese beading technique (you can google it).
But since I’m starting my new job next week, I won’t get around to it again. Man, that’s just unfair.

Then enjoy the last autumn days, everyone
Best, Andrea

the neon-colored cotton yarn.

Roast goose

Ulm

dungarees

Hello dear Ina, the idea is great, and I’d love to join in too. It’s sure to be fun.

Best regards,
Andrea

Just knit or crochet something together.

Eggplant

watchmaker

Yes, Steffi, something like this, for example

 

Hello everyone,

Now that the rest of the small furniture has been assembled, and it's pretty stormy outside, I can also look in and read here in the forum again. You need a break sometimes, too.

I think Ina's idea with the traveling yarn swap package or Secret Santa swap is great. I know something like that from my bead forum. There, people string bead animals, send them on their way, and everyone gets to choose a beaded figure and puts an equivalent one back in + a small surprise gift (chocolate or similar).

So I would join in right away, because that was never possible from Norway.
I also have crochet thread and yarn that I no longer have any use for.

We just still need to set the rules.
For example, I send the package on to the next person, but that person wants wool/yarn that I don't have—what do I do then?

Maybe the same thing could also be done with crocheted shawls/knitted shawls/crochet books, etc., that you no longer like or no longer use; you simply swap with someone who thinks they're nice and would like to have them. What do you think? Or with finished crocheted figures, before you unravel them again. I'm curious to see how many will join in.

Coffee time is coming up soon.

Best wishes
Andrea

Have a lovely evening,

ruthk —your little crocheted angels look so cute. How do you stiffen them so they stand up? Christmas can’t be far off now.
Sonja, thanks for the info. -6 degrees isn’t that cold when the sun’s out—I know that from Norway, too. By the way, it’s already snowed there recently. It’s nice that we still have fall-like temperatures here, and the colorful trees always look so great.
Monika , “Turbo-Moni” sounds great. Your winter outfit for the baby already looks fantastic—those would be my colors, too. I think it looks really chic with those wide color stripes.
Anja, I’m also curious about your yarn package and what you’ll knit or crochet with it.
What’s this osteoarthritis brace like? Can you still crochet or knit while wearing it, or do you only wear it at night? My knees creak from osteoarthritis, too. We’re just not getting any younger. Still, I hope you find some relief.
Ines, I’d love to see your snowball gnomes, too. I’m looking forward to it.

I can’t show anything yet. We were putting together small pieces of furniture again today.
My fingers are already itching to get started, but I still have to sort the yarn into my fabric boxes (it’s still in the box).

to finish at the last minute, because there isn’t much time left until Christmas.
So I’d better hurry....

Home improvement store

Petra, Monika, Christina, thank you so much to all of you too for the birthday wishes.

It’s definitely a wonderful feeling to celebrate with my family, especially since they live right around the corner. It really warms my heart.
The kids don’t have far to go either, and they’re coming to visit this weekend.

Today we drove to Magdeburg in my parents’ car to go to IK...A and pick up the rest of the small furniture. We didn’t want to take any more risks, so we went to get the stuff ourselves. Some of it is already set up. Tomorrow we’ll do the rest.
Slowly but surely, the boxes are disappearing, and it’s starting to feel more like home. Finally.

P.S. Something else I wanted to tell you: there’s snow in Norway.
We checked the webcam just for fun. We’re so glad to be here, and today was such a lovely fall day with all the colorful trees—it looked amazing.

Have a lovely evening, everyone
Warm regards, Andrea

That’s so sweet of you, Anja—thank you. I had a really wonderful day yesterday.

Thank you so much, dear Petra, and the same to all of you.

I like well-fitting bras without those metal underwires that always dig in. Regular straps (not too wide and not too narrow)
Since I don’t have much to carry around anyway, I also like push-up bras. Lace is fine, as long as it doesn’t scratch.
I still always feel constricted in bras, though, so sometimes I like to go “braless” at home :-)

Love, Andrea

Magdeburg

prefabricated building

Always have yarn at home

Flirting

Thank you so much for your birthday wishes—they really made my day.

I finally got to enjoy Ina’s felt slippers. They’re so cozy—no more cold feet—and in my favorite color. Thank you so much, dear Ina. Everyone admired them.
The crochet book is from my husband


And Kruemel got some competition. It was a birthday gift from my sister-in-law


Good morning to everyone here

Wow, Sonja , those are some impressive photos. Amazing. Almost like being in Norway.
But I’ve never been that high up either. I just can’t get enough of these gorgeous photos. The main thing is that you had some wonderful, eventful days. How cold was it up there, anyway?

Your dog-shaped pot holder turned out great—I’m sure your mom was really happy with it.

To everyone: you’ve all been so hard at work, and you’ve created such wonderful things—the placemats, the pumpkins, the pot holders, the cardigans, the scarves, and so on.
I can’t even keep up with marveling at everything. I’ll check in here whenever my schedule allows. Until then, please be patient a little longer until I can show you something new.

Have fun!

Thank you so much for your lovely birthday wishes. I was very happy about them.

Yes, I had a wonderful birthday today.
My husband had set the breakfast table beautifully, we had a cozy breakfast, and afterwards my parents came by with a gift, and then the four of us drove together to the pumpkin exhibition in Klaistow (pictures will follow).
We ordered sunshine for the weather, everything was great. I’ve never seen so many different kinds of pumpkins in every imaginable color. It was quite busy there (it’s still school holidays here in Brandenburg this week), but it was okay.
We wanted to eat a real bratwurst there - no such luck - none. They had supply problems. So we bought candied almonds, even some strawberry-flavored ones, and there were roasted pumpkin seeds too. Everything was delicious.
After that, we all went to our new apartment (Mom and Dad wanted to see how we’ve settled in), and we had more delicious fruit tart with whipped cream, muffins, and sparkling wine for a toast.

At first I had my doubts because I was trying out my new stove and wondering whether everything would turn out the way I imagined. Everything went well. Everyone enjoyed it.

My children want to come visit next weekend. Everything works smoothly now.
I’m looking forward to it.
Now I’m tired, it was an exciting and lovely birthday
P.S. My mum joked that today was like Children’s Day for me, with a carousel, Ferris wheel, and climbing park. I felt that way too today.

Have a lovely rest of the week, everyone

Tomorrow I’ll be queueing again at the citizen service office (for my ID card and a police clearance certificate for my job)

Best wishes
Andrea

Meeting up with acquaintances and friends again

Lentil stew

Dishes

Garden fence

Offal

Component accessories

Mmm, yummy

Arnstadt

Summer vacation

Zander fillet

Thank you so much for congratulating me on the job.

Wishing everyone a wonderful, relaxing weekend.

Best wishes
Andrea

leaderless

Thanks Anja for the info, now I know.

I hope you all have a lovely afternoon.
It rained here this morning too; now it’s cloudy and gray.

I went for a stroll through town with my mom today—for the first time in ages—and it was so nice, despite the rain and...
I signed my employment contract today. It worked out. Yay!

Our wall unit is supposedly arriving today, so I’m curious to see what happens.

Everyone, keep crafting away! Bye for now

A warm hello to everyone here,

I just wanted to check in again. I’ve been following along here diligently, but at the moment I don’t have much time to comment on everything. I still haven’t unpacked all the boxes from the move. Ordering from Ik.... is pointless, their shelves are apparently empty. What a nuisance.

You’ve all made so many wonderful things again, the pumpkins, felt shoes, the placemat, I think everything is really beautiful, and the one with the sheep too. It looks great crocheted, and Anja’s knitted piece does too.
My hands are itching too, but that will have to wait for now.

Question for Anja: Is the yarn really that soft? Especially around the neck? Since I’m very sensitive to scratchy wool, I’m interested because I usually work with cotton. Knitting, yes, but what about crochet? Maybe it’s not so good for that?

Then have a lovely time here, everyone

Best wishes
Andrea

Wow, those are impressive photos. It’s really beautiful there. Such vastness.
Congratulations on your golden wedding anniversary.

Warm regards
Andrea

Peripheral area

I hope you all have a lovely, autumnal rest of your Sunday.

We’re so happy we moved from cold Norway to Germany, because here at this time of year you can still sit out on the balcony in short sleeves, soaking up the sun, sipping coffee, letting your hair dry… it’s just great today.

Travel voucher

Best wishes for your birthday, lots of happiness, and have a wonderful day surrounded by your family.

Warm regards
Andrea

armchair backrest