Friday, December 2, 2011

Textile Meeting

There were 5 of us at the Textile meeting Wednesday night, hosted by one of our members. We gathered around the dining table with all our supplies and sustenance for the evening.

Our task was to test a crochet pattern that will possibly be used to make and donate afghans to patients of the senior citizen home.

Since the 4 other ladies are all knitters, I was the only one who actually finished a square ... and learned a different way to do a granny.

The wise learn from the experience of others, and the creative know how to make a crumb of experience go a long way. (Eric Hoffer)

At the beginning of each meeting, we have show-n-tell for projects we've been working on at home. I showed them my mini stockings and a couple of the ladies showed off the cutest and funniest knitted items I've ever seen.

How about sausage, fries, egg and a slice of bacon for breakfast? Don't forget the peas.

Or if you are more health conscious, how about an apple or a pear?

Accessories for Christmas.

Frosty the Snowman.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Angels we have heard on high.

These pretty flowers will bloom in your home all year round.

It was a fun couple of hours of creative companionship.

Happy December everyone!
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32 comments:

  1. crafty cat cornerDecember 2, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I thought the egg, sausage and chips were cat play toys at first, if you added a bit of cat nip I'm sure Jingle would love these.
    Briony
    x

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  2. BeckyDecember 2, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Goodmorning Tammy!Interesting little collection of crochet items.I love the angel and the snowman.Blessing to you,have a nice weekend my friend!

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  3. TannaDecember 2, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    The gathering of women to do handwork, time that is good for the soul. Tammy, where do you find such perfect quotes for everything??? You know I just love 'em! blessings ~ tanna

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  4. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Look at all the fun stuff you gals made. What a great event. I sure wish I had some friend like that in my neighborhood. Most don't get me here....lol. So, nice to see you are getting those grannies. If I remember correctly you were a little scared of them before. Can't wait to see what you create now that you have them done.

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  5. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartDecember 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Wow... look at all of those beautiful creations! Love them all and such a great get-together.

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  6. CatherineDecember 2, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Looks like you had some fun crafty hours - good for you Tammy!
    xo Catherine

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  7. beach bungalowDecember 2, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Fabulous stuff; love the granny square blanket with the flower centres in the book. I`ve never crocheted a flower before!

    Sue
    xo

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  8. SharonDecember 2, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    A very creative bunch of ladies, and so nice to get together and share your skills and ideas! How many afghans will your group be making? What a loving idea!

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  9. hooksandyarnsDecember 2, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Sounds like a fun night. Everything is so cute - love the little Christmas tree. :)

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  10. SusanDecember 2, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Hi Tammy.....That looked like such fun. You are so talented! Thanks for all your visits and comments, too! Have a wonderful Friday. Susan

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  11. Mariette's Back to BasicsDecember 2, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Dearest Tammy,

    That looks incredible! To be around with kindred spirits that love working with needle(s) as much as you do is great therapy. Fun projects they produced!
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  12. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    LOVE the pear! It's adorable! Well, the bacon makes me laugh, too!
    What a fun day you had with tons of creativity and friends.
    Are there patterns for these little things?

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  13. Jane DelcambreDecember 2, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Looks like all of you had a produtive evening! So nice that you and your friends will be making some afghans donated for the elderly folk. Cute things they've been doing.

    Your blog is very pretty! Love the music too! You know, a few of us from flickr know another lady that crochets and lives in Kuwait. Her name is Salma. Maybe you two could get together sometime! We want to know if you do. Take some photos :'}

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  14. SusanLotusDecember 2, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    How cute stuff! And I can eat as much as I want if I get that kind fries and sausage! ;D
    I am sure you had a great time with your friends!
    I wish you a very nice weekend!

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  15. byhooks4uDecember 3, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog..I just read yours..who would've thought we could crochet and knit veggies? I hope you will stop by from time to time and leave me a comment or two. Have a nice weekend..

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  16. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    It looks like a fun little get together .... I always love the chatter around the table when I go to my quilting group .... Fun knitted things - those would be great toys for toddlers :)

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  17. koraleeDecember 3, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    What fun!!! I love the breakfast! Adorable

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  18. Rose M. RodriguezDecember 3, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Hi Tammy, fabulous! how nice is what they do, because you have a good time besides while performing their manual labor for a common purpose, and is to donate them to people who are filled with these details! Congratulations! His works have been super cute! greetings, Rose M

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  19. PamDecember 3, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    What a talented group of fiber artist you five are. Love the breakfast. Some little girl would love those for her little kitchen (or I would have when I was a child).

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  20. DianeDecember 3, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    These are really cute things, besides that I'm sure it's just fun being with other people with the same type interests. I like the little mushroom. Blessings, Diane

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  21. Pearlin JDecember 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    ooo they are all soo cute!Sounds like you all had a great meeting.I would have loved to attend the evening meeting too if I could :)) We did the squares too in the morning. Did you get to the flower square too?

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  22. Angela RichardsonDecember 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Hi Tammy,
    Your meeting sound so much fun. It's great to get together with other creative souls.
    Hugs, Angela.

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  23. RizziDecember 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    EVERYONE IS SO CREATIVE......I LOVE IT ALL.......
    AND I LOVE YOUR MINI STOCKINGS...COPIED IT ALL DOWN....NOW I JUST GOT TO START CROCHETING THEM..
    HAVE A NICE DAY....RIZZI

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  24. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Oh, now I really want to get back to crocheting!!! These are so fun!
    Love that your group is creating and donating afghans to seniors - that will be a very wonderful and useful gift!
    Hugs & happy weekend, dear Tammy!
    ~ Zuzu

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  25. MelissaDecember 3, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    What a nice and creative way to spend your evening. I'm sure those seniors will enjoy the cozy afghans that you will make. What a wonderful way to spread some holiday cheer....even though they don't celebrate Xmas.

    Blessings!
    Melissa

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  26. Serena LewisDecember 3, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    What a fun gathering! The crochet square looks lovely and all the knitted pieces look great too. That snowman is my fave! :)

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  27. Sissie's Shabby CottageDecember 4, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Oh how I envy those who can knit and create such beautiful things. I'm glad that you enjoyed your gathering.
    Thanks for the get well wishes. Gizzy passed them along to me.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  28. ElaineDecember 4, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    What a lot of neat little crocheted items.. Some people are so clever

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  29. ShandaDecember 4, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Fun and cute!

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  30. Draffin BearsDecember 4, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Happy December to you Tammy.
    What a fun gathering you must have had with your friends and love all the wonderful things you have all crocheted and knitted.
    The little Christmas gifts are all so beautiful.

    Have a good weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  31. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    All of the items are so darling :)

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  32. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    What a fun meeting that turned out to be!! I am sure it was a bunch of fun to see what other creative minds can do. I went to stitch group last week for the first time since coming back to Doha from summer vacation. There are a few ladies there who quilt, and their projects are amazing. I wish I had the patience, but I know that will never be the case with me.
    Your granny square is perfect. Really nice!!!!

    XOXO
    Renee

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