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And there it is...

There was actually even a second one there. 

Oh, Inge, three such pretty girls! They look great, and they’re dressed just right for this dreary weather. 😊👍

Perlotta      and    Mausi,  were both by Froschoma_Mona.
Maybe the one you’re looking for is among them.

Grape Muffins

No, Petra, I just thought it was so pretty, and before I knew it, it was in my basket. 😉 Maybe it’ll become a door wreath or even a little triangular shawl.
I actually wanted orange acrylic yarn for a pumpkin. They were out of it, so now it’ll be orange-patterned instead. I bought the skein for 0.89 €.
I saw a huge skein in a gorgeous green at a store. I wish I’d picked it up. It would’ve been perfect for my Grinch patterns.

I DON'T need any wool:
   and now I’m stuck with this pile.
To make matters worse, the yarn shop in the next town has, sadly, sadly closed down too. The nearest one is 25 minutes by train and 14 euros away.😢

Thank you so much, dear CP team! I’m thrilled to have won.
Congratulations also to the other winners.

Apple roses
baked as “booth fee” for a DRK autumn market
I wanted to bake something different from the usual cakes.



I could have made more money with that recipe than with my booth. After all, food comes before crafts.

I do exactly the same as Ruth. I’ve had the experience of gingerbread hearts being out of stock by mid-December. But since I live alone now, the “waste” stays within reasonable limits...😉

Cabbage Rolls – Family Meal
Ever since we were kids, we’ve all loved cabbage rolls. Everyone ate as if there’d never be another meal. Of course, everyone wanted the very last cabbage roll on their plate, BUT: our dad got that one to take in his lunchbox for work.
Once I had a family of my own, my kids also really loved stuffed cabbage rolls.
Since they’re so much work, I always made large batches (30–50 rolls, depending on the size of the cabbage) and froze them.
I kept doing that even after the kids had moved out.
A dear friend of mine was absolutely crazy about the stuffed cabbage rolls. We bought 8 kg of cabbage and 4 kg of ground meat. I was busy all day and was relieved by evening when I’d packed everything up and stowed it in the freezer.
A few weeks later, I went to take out the first package and nearly collapsed: the freezer was broken, and all my cabbage rolls had gone bad. I could have cried.
Still, they’re one of my favorite meals, and I’m already on the lookout for suitable cabbages...


I got this great pot as a gift from an aunt. Depending on their size, it holds 25 to 30 of them.

Well, you still have exactly three months left, Inge. 🎄😊

Just a quick reminder: Christmas Eve is only three months away 🎄🎁

I make little loops out of leftover cotton yarn. They don’t get in the way while knitting and move easily along the needle. Another advantage: you always have loops in different colors or sizes.
Kind regards
Marlies

Folders would be very welcome, and I actually suggested this a long time ago.

Now that’s what I call a great start to the day—I won! 🎉

It’s really great to see that so many gift-givers put thought and effort into creating a very special gift.

Many thanks to the cp team.

Congratulations also to the other winners.

Dear Nicole,

Happy birthday and all the best. I hope you had a wonderful day surrounded by your loved ones and were able to really enjoy your celebration.
For the coming year, I wish you all the best and lots of new, great ideas.

Warm regards
Marlies

Raisin Loaf

Thanks for the quick reply.
I’m familiar with that begging behavior from the pony we used to have. Whenever the kids had an ice cream cone in their hands, Sternchen would be right there to take a bite...

Project name:
Wedding anniversary 
For whom/why:
special wedding anniversary of a dance friend
Technique/material:
cotton for the anniversary couple, banknotes and small fabric roses for the cake
Pattern:
Grandma and Grandpa
Motivation:
Giving banknotes as a gift is boring.
Photos:
        By chance, I then also found a matching small cake cover, so the cake was easier to transport.

The cake was such a hit that it was also made as a gift for the birthday of another dance friend’s daughter.

Easter cake

Dear Sonja,

belated heartfelt congratulations and all the best for this special new year of your life. May all your wishes come true, may good health be with you, and may many more great ideas come your way.
I’m so glad you were able to enjoy your special day and have fun.

Warm regards
Marlies

Congratulations on the new additions.😍 Those two little ones are so cute.
How old are they, and are they going to stay as bucks, or will they be neutered? In the long run, I can imagine it might be difficult with two males, especially when there are kids in the house.
In any case, I hope you have lots of fun with Siegfried and Roy.

Title/Project name:
Grandma and Grandpa

For whom & why (1–2 sentences):
A cousin who retired; two members of my former dance group for their birthdays.

Technique/Material:
Crochet, cotton, stuffing, wire
Optional – CP pattern used (link):
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/43609/oma-rosl-dekofigur-fuer-grosseltern-zu-geburtstag-muttertag-hochzeitstag for Grandma Rosl
Pattern for Grandpa Karlchen probably no longer available

My motivation tip (optional, a few sentences):
Making something special for three gift recipients.

Photos: [attach a few nice pictures]
      
Tip (motivation): A mini ritual helps! E.g. put your phone away, find a quiet spot · Why is the gift important?
Each figure was made to suit one of the gift recipients and shows that it was important to me to make a special gift as a memory of a lovely day.

Title/Project name:
Wedding cake
For whom & why (1–2 sentences):
My nephew and his wife got married.
Technique/Material:
Crochet, cotton (partly from a swap package), cardboard
My motivation tip (optional, a few sentences):
I wanted to give something special that not everyone gets.
Photos: [attach a few nice pictures]
        
Tip (Motivation): A mini ritual helps! E.g. put your phone away, find a quiet spot · Why is the gift important?
A gift like this brings back memories of a wonderful day every year. With this gift, I’m showing the bride and groom that they are important to me, and that’s why I crocheted something special and lasting.
 

At the deli counter, a mom was standing next to me with her little girl. She was about three years old and said to her mom, “We need some more life sausage.” 😁 Of course, her mom bought it.

    No stork today 😉

I then dashed off again and treated myself to this:

Please don’t upload photographed pictures. Mod

  I’ll take a closer look at this and try it out over the next few days. I’m already looking forward to the first cake.
I lugged that huge box home in the rain on my walker—a 40-minute walk.
By the time I got there, I was soaked, and the sun was shining brightly in the sky.🌞 

That goes great with the fabric, Petra.👍

Tiramisu Cake

Fanta Cake

Thank you both. To keep things balanced, we’d actually need two more boys...😊

Duplo Cake

I'm Timmi, I'm 30 cm tall, and I now live with Luna, Rieke, Niklas, Amelie, and Stella.

    I’ve even gotten a new outfit already.

Dear Petra,

Warmest congratulations and all the best on your birthday, along with a sackful of good health.
Take care and have a wonderful celebration surrounded by your loved ones.

Best wishes
Marlies

No, Petra, those are more like PiAs (projects in progress) or even PiGs (projects in the planning stage) 😄

I always have several projects going at once, and then there’s that box—that dreaded box... Everything in there is just waiting to be sewn together. 🙄

U-Boat Cake

Quark cake without a crust (it usually just gets in the way anyway)

Great idea with this study. I’d recognize myself in it, too.

Free is good, of course—who has money to throw away? But of course, I’m also happy to pay for a good, informative pattern that’s properly illustrated. After all, a lot of work goes into it.
What really annoys me: I buy a pattern for €6.99, it’s written in a way that’s totally incomprehensible, has way too many pictures, and after searching a bit longer, I discover a very similar pattern—for free—and it’s really well written. When I asked the author, I got two different answers (“I’m not really sure right now”), and in the end, I figured it out myself.

I get wary when the product description contains a lot of spelling mistakes. In those cases, I usually say no.

I want to see photos from multiple angles and a clear view of the pattern. It doesn’t help if the same photo is shown five times, but the actual product is barely recognizable.

When it comes to size specifications, it often says “can be made in all sizes” or “can be adapted to any size.” That’s not helpful to me. Not everyone can “figure it out” on their own—for that, I don’t need to buy a pattern.

I’m sure some of you here have “go-to authors” by now. I really enjoy buying from them because I know I’m getting quality.
 

I used to crochet sweaters, including ones for my mom. But when you see a size 54 sweater lying torn up in the dog’s bed, it really takes the fun out of it.😡
When I was in school, I crocheted all sorts of things for my little sisters. Then came the christening gowns for my youngest sister and my daughter. (The aunt is four months younger than the niece...) 😊
My sister-in-law got filet crochet curtains, and my daughter got knitted socks.
My kids were showered with crocheted and knitted items—which they didn’t always appreciate. For example: a bright yellow hat with cherries on it (to match the Alten Land region) 😄
Later, friends came along who needed something. I crocheted gifts, and even a birthday cake once. Then I started making figures and amigurumi. Of course, I also made blankets—for tables and for babies.
When my niece became a mother, I asked if she’d like a blanket for the crib. No, she still had the blanket I’d crocheted for her when she was born.🥰
Today I’m on my own, and now it’s my turn. I’ve knitted sweaters. I’ve crocheted and knitted blankets. I’ve crocheted pillows and…: finally, I have filet crochet curtains of my own.😁
The last big project was the wedding cake for my nephew and his wife.💕
What really sparked my collecting frenzy were elves and gnomes.😍 Not to mention my “little ones”—the dolls need something to wear, too. So there’s always something to do.

Nougat Cake

Red currant tartlets

Dickmann’s Cake

Here’s a blueberry tart from Cornwall

Truffle Cake

Plum Cake

Ginger Rolls

Inge was faster 😀

Danube Wave

Christmas stollen

Continue playing in the new thread for Part 2.
Have fun.




Want to play a quick game?
We’re baking from A to Z

I’m baking an apple cake...

Best wishes, Marlies

That sounds like a great experience. I’m glad you had fun.😊

I’d like to try it too, but—as I said—it’s 70 km away, and then I’d have to take the train...

That’s what I do, too, Veronika. I’ve knitted lots of dishcloths while watching TV.
I could definitely see how you’d meet people there who you could get together with just to do some crafts.
The closest knitting cinema to us is almost 70 km away. You can’t get there without a car.

Have you ever heard of a knitting cinema , or have you even been to one?

A while back, I saw a report about it on N3. People get together to crochet or knit at the movie theater while watching a film. The lights are dimmed so you can still see what you’re doing. Some people even wear their craft lamps around their necks.
It’s a great way to meet new people and talk about your hobby.