jenbobblehead Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Maudie, your mom's one fast knitter! What's the final measurement on that scarf? (Ahem. I made an ugly skirt that's two times too big. This is why I knit instead of sew.) not only that but you seemed to have made it out of cardboard or something. How is it that it stands up on its own? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 It's actually a lovely cotton. I was wearing the skirt over my pants so that the static electricity would help hold it up. That, and sheer force of will, which is how I usually keep my pants on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 It's actually a lovely cotton. I was wearing the skirt over my pants so that the static electricity would help hold it up. That, and sheer force of will, which is how I usually keep my pants on.Caliber has a hard time keeping his pants on as well. I think that is a subject for a wholly different thread though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Perhaps he's not using enough willpower. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I like how Robin described the skirt in her blog..... it's out of the book "Sew What? Clown Coordinates" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I've been working on the skirt this evening. Unfortunately, I went too far in the other direction and now it looks like it came from the book "Sew What? Ass Hooker Skirts". My husband likes it. I'd rather not go around in public looking like an extra from a Sir Mix-a-Lot video. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 My husband likes it. I'd rather not go around in public looking like an extra from a Sir Mix-a-Lot video. The hell you say! That's my fondest wish! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DawgSong Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Me? Well I'm an artist.Here is my latest Canvas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 My brother is a VW artist too -- started restoring bugs and buses back in high school. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I don't deserve such a thing - thanks. That's badass, Analogman. Color me jealous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Maudie, your mom's one fast knitter! What's the final measurement on that scarf?She is an insanely fast knitter! In between working on that one, she whipped out cable-knit wool scarves (in a lovely charcoal) for myself and my three sisters, and also for me, a very nice but pretty much non-functional scarf out of a green and pink ribbony stuff. The pattern called for 6 or 7 needles, but she said since she knits pretty tight, she used 8s. And it was supposed to be about 12-14 inches across (I didn't measure, but I'd say that's about right; and knowing her, she measured!). The pattern also said it should reach from the floor, loop around the neck and back down as far as the waist, and then loop back around the neck and down to the floor again. We tried it on my brother-in-law, who's maybe 5'9", and that was about right on him. The best part of watching her knit it was hearing my grandmother tell her she was crazy every step of the way. And Robin, I love the skirt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 It's up on Ebay now - plus I signed it: Tom Baker. Starting bid - 500 dollars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I've been working on the skirt this evening. Unfortunately, I went too far in the other direction and now it looks like it came from the book "Sew What? Ass Hooker Skirts". My husband likes it. I'd rather not go around in public looking like an extra from a Sir Mix-a-Lot video. currently, i am sporting some flannel pj bottoms i made. 2 nights in, verdict: a-ok! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 And Robin, I love the skirt! You want it? currently, i am sporting some flannel pj bottoms i made. 2 nights in, verdict: a-ok! That's right. Just rub it in. Despite the tightness of the skirt, I decided to forge ahead and make the elastic waistband casing, since I've never done that before. And I did it! Unfortunately, I did it backwards, so the seams are now on the outside. The skirt is going to be turned into pillows. Square, I can sew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 I made this today The waist is a little big. I have to fix it tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I made this today The waist is a little big. I have to fix it tomorrow. That's really cute! I love the colors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Exactly what Donna said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I totally thought it was Nixon, the shifty-eyed bastard. Obviously he haunts me still. put me down for Nixon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Pictures of scarf + A-man need. Pls thx. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Pictures of scarf + A-man need. Pls thx. Should I do some nudies - that is, just the scarf on and nothing else? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Here's my Etsy site of collage pendants, if anyone's interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 very nice moxiebean!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Should I do some nudies - that is, just the scarf on and nothing else?Just so long as it's from the waist up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Just so long as it's from the waist up. Good point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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