Sewing/Crafting
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| Painting by Johnel...using old magazines |
I know everyone has old issues of magazines and some newspapers lying around. Perfect for painting. A little Mod Podge and paint, that's it.
Here's how you begin. Curl up in front of the TV with a stack of old magazines and just rip strips to your heart's content.
Magazines I have stripped...stay tuned for the progress of this painting project !
Step 1
Step 2
Sewing strips of fabric and/or paper together
Step 3 - in progress..stay tuned
Make Needlework Finger-Friendly
Apply these smart tricks to solve your crocheting or knitting woes:
http://www.arthritistoday.org/what-you-can-do/everyday-solutions/do-it-easier/leisure-and-hobbies/arthritis-needlework.php
Here is the beginning of # 5 Rags to Riches crocheted throw using my yarn stash:
Want to mention my favorite yarns "#Simply Soft" by #Caron...It is soft and a medium weight yarn that mixes well with furry, bobbled and any unique yarn you may have in your stash. Here are some links for buying Caron yarn on-line:
http://www.herrschners.com/product/Caron+Simply+Soft+Yarn+2.aspx
http://www.michaels.com/yarn/basic/809187840
http://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A262625011%2Cp_4%3ACaron+International
PILL BAGS
My best friend, Phyllis and I were laughing during her visit here from Seattle about all the pills we take. We both pull out our "Pill Bags", which we were each carrying around multiple bottles of pills in gallon-sized Ziplock bags and began laughing uncontrollably (which we tend to do when we are together) ! So we decided to create a cute bag for crappy pills!
And, of course, I have a stash of fabric, buttons and ribbon, along with my yarn stash, SO we begin sewing and embellishing until we came up with our creations!!!! So all of you RA patients, brighten up your every-day pill-taking drudgery with your leftover materials and get busy !
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| Pill Bag by: Johnel |
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| Lining of Pill Bag by: Johnel |
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| back of Pill Bag by: Johnel |
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| Pill Bag by: Phyllis |
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| Back of Pill Bag by: Phyllis |
Best Friends
There is nothing better than laughing away your woes with a good friend. My best friend and I live so far away from each other now, it's hard to get together. But when we do, it's like we've never been apart. We have known each other for more than 40 years and have shared our best memories and our worst. There is not much we don't know about each other and if there is, we just forgot to tell each other. We can vent to our heart's content and laugh at our mistakes and our hardships we have faced over the years. No judgments are made.
We can spill our hearts out and come out feeling better no matter the plight. I am truly grateful for my best friend !
"Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion" ...Truvy
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| Crocheted Button Loop |
My favorite crochet hooks...are so comfortable and easier to use for #RA crocheters: #Clover Reflections Crochet Hooks and here's a link to the set I have, but they show no longer available:
There are two sets available and they come in a convenient Lucite case, three hooks in each case.
http://www.amazon.com/Clover-Reflections-Crochet-Hook-Small/dp/B000WURGAK/ref=sr_1_7?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1404248983&sr=1-7&keywords=clover+crochet+hooks+set
I'm sure this set of #Clover Crochet Hooks will be a good alternative:
http://www.amazon.com/Clover-3672-Amour-Crochet-sizes/dp/B00B2CCA6W/ref=pd_sim_ac_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1PHZDS6NJPTP74V9EDCN
I have tried numerous brands and these are the winners..lightweight, ergonomically styled and slide easily through your work. Although, during my research, I have discovered they are very hard to find now.
