Latest Forum Posts by: Bastelfan

Here in Norway, you always need flat, comfortable shoes that are also slip-resistant, because the weather is constantly changing here.

Quackgrass or Quince

Thank you so much, Susann. I hadn’t heard of this shop before, but I finally found what I was looking for there—doll hair and these eyelashes. Great. I’m really happy about that.

Olive tree

A belated birthday wish at this late hour. Hope you had a wonderful day. All the best to you.

Love, Andrea

I also mostly crochet the smaller figures. I often order from “Hobbii” or “Rithohobby.” They also carry these mini skeins and safety eyes in packs of 10. Maybe you’ll find what you’re looking for there.

Thistle

Deadnettle

You’ve all been so hard at work again.
ivy your shawl looks great. I once started a shawl like that too, but then unraveled it because I needed the yarn for another project.
Arni, that helmet looks awesome — the recipient will surely be delighted. I even like Fireman Sam (that’s what he’s called here in Norway).
Monika, the color of your shawl goes perfectly with your raspberries. It already looks great.

I’m currently crocheting an owl baby (pattern from CP), but I can’t remember the name right now. I’ll post a picture in the gallery later.

Keep up the good work, everyone, and have a lovely weekend.

Greetings from the north
Andrea

Fruit tree

Thank you, Ruth

Jasmine

I’m going to do some crocheting again, too. I just put my apple cake in the oven (a batter cake with apple chunks)—we’ll have it with coffee this afternoon.
Since the sun isn’t out yet, we’re going to do some tidying up and decluttering; later, we’ll sit out on the patio to have some coffee.

Have a nice, peaceful weekend, everyone!

Thank you so much

Elder

I ended up crocheting something after all while on vacation. Two coasters: "Sunflower" and "Daisy."

Belated happy birthday!

African violet

Here at home, it’s a pleasant 25 degrees, with some sun and clouds. That’s perfectly fine. More sun tomorrow. I’ll be sitting out on the patio again.

Thank you all. We’re back home now. It was a wonderful and relaxing trip. We still have the rest of the week off until Sunday.

I haven’t bought any yarn since January either. So I’m still on my “yarn diet,” and I don’t mind it at all. My stash is still enough to keep me going

I’d also like to add my belated birthday wishes and all the very best

Warm regards, Andrea, Bastelfan

I’d like to wish everyone here a wonderful good morning. I wanted to share this gorgeous sunrise with you on the day we left. Doesn’t it look amazing?

Carnations

Dahlia

Wow, Ina, that looks great. I really like it.

Dates or Thistles

Asters

Fruit Tree or Daffodil

Lavender

Erika

We’re enjoying our day off—the sun is supposed to shine with temperatures up to 26 degrees, which is plenty. By our standards, that’s nice and warm.
In any case, I’m going to sit out on the patio and see if I’ll do some crocheting or glue on some more little stones.
Homemade ice cream sundaes with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Yes, strawberries are still in season, but cherries and raspberries are in season here now, too.

That sounds delicious—I can practically smell it. Thank you, Ina, for your idea and the great photos.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

I had to work today, but I have Sunday and Monday off, which I’m going to enjoy to the fullest. Let’s see what I come up with. It’s supposed to rain a lot, so I’ll be doing indoor activities.
In any case, I’ll put my feet up and chill. Here, we say “slappet av.”

Have a great rest of your Saturday, everyone, and a wonderful Sunday.

Best regards

Yes, exactly—thank you very much, Petra

I hope everyone has a wonderful day. My day—or rather, my morning—started like this.
It looked much more beautiful in person—you just can’t capture that in a photo.

I don’t need 30 degrees—we’re at a pleasant 16–18 degrees here, though the weather’s been mixed. So it’s not really summer yet. The weather here changes by the hour. It’s not cold, though.

Into the water, swimming and cooling off

Lemon Tree

Four-leaf clover

Just like the person before me, I’ve also split the yarn end on my crochet pieces and then tied those ends together. That way, the knot isn’t too thick, is barely noticeable, and holds.
I often crochet the yarn end right into the piece, because I don’t like having too many knots in my crochet pieces.

Yes, Ina, you’re actually right. That’s still missing.

Thyme

Hey Monika, that looks really delicious. I like that seeded bread, too.

I’ve also tried baking rolls before—the kind made with quark and yeast dough. They’re quick to make, and you’ve got your Sunday rolls in no time (I found the recipe online).

Hey Yvonne, I’d also like to congratulate you wholeheartedly on your special day today. Stay healthy, and keep up the great work with your shop. I always love looking at your creations—I really like them.
Mmm, I could really go for a slice of Black Forest cake right now, too.

Warm regards from Norway
Andrea

Thank you both.

Wow, Ina, that’s a great idea of yours. I would never have thought of that.
Maybe you could also use regular mobile foil—paint it, then put the laminating film over it—so it’s kind of sealed, punch a hole through it, and it’s ready to hang.
I’ll give it a try. It’s nice when people help you out. :-) :-)

And I paint