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Happy, retired civil servant. Two children, 6 grandchildren. I used to love baking, but don't do much now, as it's not worth it for one person. I love to spend my spare time crafting. My main hobby is tatting (a form of lace) and I sew occasionally. I hope to meet some fellow crafters on here. -
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6th May 2019gingersurfer12 commented on:
Crafting at homeWhoops! I've just re-read my post and noticed a typo. I should have typed "combining"! Not good for a former secretary, but I am getting older!ViewDate:
6th May 2019gingersurfer12 commented on:
Crafting at homeI've just joined and waiting to see if a photo of my hobby will be accepted in Showcase. My main hobby is tatting, which is a form of lace. I love it and find it very relaxing. It's an old craft, very popular and thriving (thanks to the internet). A very easy and portable craft, using crochet thread and a shuttle. Ring of Tatters website has lots of information. I make all sorts of things with my tatting - jewellery, cards, little baskets, Christmas tree decorations, mats etc. I particularly like combing tatting with sewing and in the past have made a cot quilt with 12 tatted animals sewn onto the squares, a needlecase with a piece of square tatting sewn onto the front, a children's pencil case with a tatted clown or animal on the front, a baby dress with a tatted collar and sleeve edging and a mouse with tatting round the edge of the dress and holding a tatted basket filled with small artificial flowers. I'm just finishing tatting round a handkerchief, then I will be starting some bigger projects for my lounge. I've recently had some new curtains made and will be making a tatted edging for the scalloped shape pelmets. I also plan to make a peacock with feathers down and a large round doily. Both will be made with thread to match the colours of my lounge and will be framed as pictures. -
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Approved2 Comments06/05/2019 15:45:07Gallery SubmissionJust joined Silversurfers and tried unsuccessfully to use this photo as my profile picture, so I... -
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