Latest Forum Posts by: Bastelfan

Taking a test

Thanks for the quick reply

Sleeping in

Never mind. The images appeared when I submitted my message. Everything’s fine.

Too bad—I don’t see any pictures here, just these two dolls. What am I doing wrong? I can’t click on anything either (photos).

As a mere mortal who doesn’t own a boutique and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money,

my question is:

how or where can I get a mannequin like that? I often see them in pictures here when crocheted or knitted items are being displayed. Sometimes it would be nice to “try on” my crocheted pieces on a mannequin like that. I’m sure they come in different sizes, though I’m not really familiar with them. Maybe someone knows the answer. Thanks in advance.

Yarn (for crocheting)

Unwind, relax

Little kittens are always cute. I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun with him.

We went on a little motorcycle ride today in glorious sunshine, and it’s so nice to cruise along the fjord here—simply wonderful.

Wallet

Crossword puzzle (against boredom)

A little piece of home

(here in Norway, you can’t get proper currywurst like we know it) here they have fried frankfurters with ketchup

Hey ursulapetra, hope you had a great day. Cheers to you.

Remember, you’re as young as you feel. Sometimes it’s actually great when you can’t turn that “number” around.

Thanks, mowi19. We can do this.
Somehow I’ve always been putting off these UFOs, but doing it together with all of you is actually really fun, and it’s satisfying to see the yarn pile go down. Seriously.
The weather here is cooler again—rain—so it’s perfect crafting weather.

Here’s my second August UFO—it’s not quite finished yet. Two stars are still missing, and instead of the bunny, there’s a little angel sitting on the swing (just need to sew it on).

You’re all so hardworking

Sculpture Exhibition

Building a drip castle

Magazine

I also think this shawl is very chic—those colorful stripes look great.

I still have one UFO in progress, but I think it’ll be finished soon.

Fan (mini)

Happy birthday! Have a wonderful day :-)

I’m glad you like my moose. Thank you. It doesn’t have to disappear into a box—it can keep watching over me, and I enjoy having it around, too.

I’ve also finished a UFO. My moose shelf sitter had been waiting for its arms—and to be sewn together—for almost a year. It’s finally done and ready for Christmas. I’m over the moon.

sweat

At Mom’s house

Tassels

i-pod

Money

Church service

We went on a little ride this morning on my husband’s new motorcycle. It was just wonderful—sunny, not too hot, not too cold. Awesome. I tried out my new helmet right away, and everything fits perfectly.
It felt a little strange at first. The last time I sat on the back of a motorcycle was probably 30 years ago, but it was so much fun. We’ll do it again as soon as possible, before it gets colder again and winter sets in.
Just want to enjoy it while we can.

Have a wonderful Sunday, and to all the first-graders, have a great start to school.
Good night

Vacation reading

Jacket

Thanks, Nancy and mowi. Yes, I read about UFO Week—I’ve got something for that, too.
I really need to start cutting back a bit to make room for new projects. Everyone here is so kind and nice, so nothing can go wrong. Exactly—motivation is everything.

Magazine

X-Box

Well, I’d like to try it for the first time—going 1 or 2 months without buying any yarn. To be honest, I have plenty—not quite enough for big projects, but plenty for small ones.
I’d like to use up my stash, especially since we have to save money anyway. First a new car, now a new motorcycle. This “wool diet” comes at just the right time. And with all of you, I’m sure I can do it—it can’t be that hard. I’m in.

We’re doing a bit better up here in the far north—pleasant, sunny temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees, some wind, and even a little rain yesterday, so it’s pretty chill for now.

To everyone who’s sweating right now, I really feel for you. I’ll send some rain your way.

Cleaning in this heat

I mostly crochet with mercerized or regular cotton; when it comes to gradient yarn cakes, I like the 50% cotton and 50% acrylic blend.
In terms of crochet techniques, I prefer single crochet and double crochet, but I’m also open to experimenting—as long as the stitches aren’t too complicated. I also like the tapestry technique using just two colors to start with.
Color-wise, I’m currently into yellow, red, and orange; glittery yarn; and neon colors—and, of course, to match the summer weather, ocean colors in all shades of light and medium blue.

Ice cream sundae

Cherry filling

Strawberry fruit flan

Sheep

Roses

CP isn’t expensive at all. There are often discount offers, too. But the sellers’ work has to be compensated somehow, so people are happy to spend a little more on those great patterns.
The value for money is really top-notch.

So I don’t understand Hirtshals’ comment.

Nutalla

Happy birthday, have a wonderful day.

@thanks ruthk, as a customer I had no idea about this. But it’s a great idea

Dandelion