tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post3902709607865024389..comments2024-01-22T16:37:44.387+00:00Comments on Lucy 'In the sky': I Am Sure The Pain Is Not Worth The Gain!Intheskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-25152226398232837432012-04-10T14:53:58.133+01:002012-04-10T14:53:58.133+01:00Thanks Dawn for the advice and encouragement but r...Thanks Dawn for the advice and encouragement but really a chainsaw would be way too extreme for me! :)Intheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-38547251263869663352012-04-10T14:35:44.273+01:002012-04-10T14:35:44.273+01:00I agree with the 1 needle at a time for small thin...I agree with the 1 needle at a time for small things, I only ever use more on a large piece. You do have to keep your eyes in your work but I love needlefelting.<br /><br />I do have a friend who has tried a bit of needlefelting, had similar experience in the stabbing fingers and thimbs department and declared she feels much safer and at home with her chainsaw!<br /><br />Maybe try something a bit larger and see how things go.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121342298237870670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-58679834307424451592012-04-08T17:24:42.192+01:002012-04-08T17:24:42.192+01:00Hi Lucy, Happy Easter!! Come on give needle felti...Hi Lucy, Happy Easter!! Come on give needle felting another go, no pain, no gain!! I was given a kit for Christmas and now I am hooked! I have to say though, I am really not keen on the tools, I get much more shape and definition from using just one needle. Love the little basket by the way.<br />Love JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120330638321971412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-37478476481702395202012-04-07T09:30:42.148+01:002012-04-07T09:30:42.148+01:00Lacey, I love the link you have left, it is amazin...Lacey, I love the link you have left, it is amazing looking at Tanglewood Thicket's creations, they are completely amazing. I really am a Jack of all trades and a Master of none'. My crochet Hexagon has had me wondering from the start too. I won't tell you it's destiny yet, but I think you are going to like the concept. I will post an update very soon. :) xIntheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-86586688093915077552012-04-07T09:26:48.874+01:002012-04-07T09:26:48.874+01:00Thanks if you look at the link directly below this...Thanks if you look at the link directly below this comment that Lacey has left, there is the most fantastic Needle Felting Artist I have ever seen. Amazing work, it is a wonder the lady has any finger prints lefts! I do tend to assume everyone is as clumsy as me! I am beginning to wonder what my new piece of crochet will be too! ;) XIntheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-90265216564738968642012-04-07T09:24:13.692+01:002012-04-07T09:24:13.692+01:00I feel like I am doing 'Needle Felting' a ...I feel like I am doing 'Needle Felting' a great disservice. It is supposed to be safe and pleasurable. Touch wood, I have never hurt myself with a crochet hook.Intheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-13393674272499860672012-04-07T09:22:09.111+01:002012-04-07T09:22:09.111+01:00I really think it must be me! As mentioned in a p...I really think it must be me! As mentioned in a previous reply, I cut myself on knitting pins a few weeks ago and drew blood! Knitting with a plaster on the end of a sore finger is not easy. I have never hurt myself 'Spinning' or 'Crocheting'...I enjoy cross stitch but that can be ridiculously painful for me too and sewing machines *shudders*.Intheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-13881590008536392152012-04-07T09:18:46.894+01:002012-04-07T09:18:46.894+01:00lol Literally blood, sweat and tears go into my p...lol Literally blood, sweat and tears go into my projects. :) Teresa was a very easy swap partner, she has so many interests and creative pursuits I couldn't go wrong. It was great fun, I am ready to pounce on our postman today! I would love to see your Easter Chick, never can have too many weird chicks! Wishing you a Happy Easter too. :) xIntheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-22040340550338754242012-04-07T09:14:47.245+01:002012-04-07T09:14:47.245+01:00Hellooo! It is very good to see you :) I think ...Hellooo! It is very good to see you :) I think you would be fine with a needle felting kit (or two), <br /> http://blackhobbescat.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/journey-of-rings.html<br />Claire seems to be doing a great job with hers. She also made a one needle at a time suggestions, which will definitely help me. I think Needle felting is supposed to be no higher risk than any other 'Needle Craft', I am very clumsy and a bit too enthusiastic. I have actually cut myself using Knitting Pins this year and again drew blood! So far crochet hook = safety. I am very interested in the 'wet felting' method. Thanks for the link. Happy Easter to you too. xxxIntheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-60848597383241894542012-04-07T08:49:38.067+01:002012-04-07T08:49:38.067+01:00It's really cute - but it sounds like a painfu...It's really cute - but it sounds like a painful process to get there! I think when crafting makes you bleed from multiple fingers it might be best if you moved on to something a little less deadly. :) Hope your wounds mend quickly!LiteraryLadybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349998424510911375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-22445183075978197702012-04-07T01:11:10.058+01:002012-04-07T01:11:10.058+01:00Well, Lucy, from your experience with needle felti...Well, Lucy, from your experience with needle felting I can understand why you are not interested in doing more, but I imagine you will long treasure your first effort! [You put so much of yourself into it! (:] And speaking of treasure, I loved seeing Teresa's package full of treasures from you...thoughtful, beautiful, and fun! The cool little chick has inspired me to try your pattern. I will try to post the result. Thank you for sharing the pattern. Blessings to you and yours this Easter and the days ahead. <3Gracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-10487347270750318312012-04-06T23:37:26.404+01:002012-04-06T23:37:26.404+01:00i think you are incredibly brave. i have been boug...i think you are incredibly brave. i have been bought two lovely needle felting kits but won't go near them 'cos i just know i'd come to grief with those scary looking needles (i'm bad enough with embroidery needles). your egg does look beautiful though and i think that it's a very impressive first needlefelted project, but i do totally understand your reluctance to continue with it.<br /><br />sending warmest easter hugs xxx hope you have a lovely weekend xxx<br /><br />p.s you can make wonderful easter eggs using wet felting (no needles) http://rosinahuber.blogspot.ca/2012/03/wet-felted-easter-eggs-tutorial.htmlmorikomidorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419777267216848186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-59839142522034503902012-04-06T19:59:26.032+01:002012-04-06T19:59:26.032+01:00Never tried needle felting but the tools do look l...Never tried needle felting but the tools do look lethal! I'll stick with my crochet too I think, love the crochet eggs :-) <br /><br />Happy Easter, <br />love Lori xxxHippywitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369327805860838343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-90386072697095739652012-04-06T18:21:34.317+01:002012-04-06T18:21:34.317+01:00Ooo that looks like a very dangerous pastime, even...Ooo that looks like a very dangerous pastime, even if you did end up with a lovely egg! Stick to the crochet hook it's hard to see how you could draw blood with one of them LOL!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701994117292978986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-54911093100810397372012-04-06T18:00:25.045+01:002012-04-06T18:00:25.045+01:00I agree. Needle felting is far to risky! At least ...I agree. Needle felting is far to risky! At least you were brave enough to try. I think I'm going to wuss out on that one. Your little egg is much nicer than anything I'd ever make. It does fit quite well with the crochet eggs! (if you want to see some flat out awesome felt-work, check out the fantasty art creator TanglewoodThicket on Ravelry!) Your crochet hexagon does have me wondering. Part of a decoration? Part of a blanket? Your goal to keep us guessing is working for me! <br />~LaceyMinaandMehttp://minaandme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-27409776710633841672012-04-06T11:38:07.752+01:002012-04-06T11:38:07.752+01:00Your needle felting looks fine to me...although if...Your needle felting looks fine to me...although if you self-harm when you do it, then I agree it might not be a good idea! I can't wait to see what your new piece of crochet is going to be :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-12025640919544458432012-04-06T10:00:04.824+01:002012-04-06T10:00:04.824+01:00Thanks Louise, Happy Easter to you too, may the Ea...Thanks Louise, Happy Easter to you too, may the Easter Bunny's basket overflow with choccy Eggs a plenty for you! :) xIntheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-5341149490487227562012-04-06T09:57:00.862+01:002012-04-06T09:57:00.862+01:00Claire, thank you for your words of encouragement....Claire, thank you for your words of encouragement. I will take your advice and become a one needle at a time kind of woman! There is a theme though, remember I managed to turn basket weaving into a hazardous activity! I promise not to take up wood carving or brain surgery :) Have a Good Easter Buddy Old Pal xxxIntheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-48161831664221539022012-04-06T09:53:53.814+01:002012-04-06T09:53:53.814+01:00I think with a little less enthusiasm and increase...I think with a little less enthusiasm and increased awareness of the 'Risk Assessment' Needle Felting should be safe! I will hold off on buying the 'Glue Gun' I am after, I am sure I could do serious damage with that! Thank you very much for the Blog Award, I love your Blog too. :)Intheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-61409804246355610972012-04-06T09:48:40.271+01:002012-04-06T09:48:40.271+01:00What a clumsy Numpty I am! You would have thought...What a clumsy Numpty I am! You would have thought I would have learned to take more care, needle, sharp, ouch! Needle, sharp, ouch! Needle, sharp, ouch! eventually I will assimilate! I am so glad your 'Swap' made you happy. I kept seeing bits and bobs and thinking 'Teresa would love that', it made sense to have a 'Happy Easter Swap' with my Blog Buddy. It all looks right at home at your place :)Intheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-46558858842358355212012-04-06T09:44:52.333+01:002012-04-06T09:44:52.333+01:00Mind you Needle Felting seems to be a bit like Chi...Mind you Needle Felting seems to be a bit like Child birth, you forget the pain! Never say Never, next year I may do it all again, Needle Felting not Child Birth! :) xIntheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-35305527199794385362012-04-06T08:49:14.535+01:002012-04-06T08:49:14.535+01:00Happy Easter Lucy
#Happy Easter Lucy<br />#Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10523327228657844696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-21580580151177624642012-04-06T07:08:46.717+01:002012-04-06T07:08:46.717+01:00Aww don't give up just yet. I find if I am do...Aww don't give up just yet. I find if I am doing 3-D needle felting that three needles is just too much, and I just hold a single needle by itself, no holder or anything, that way I feel I have more control over the needle. I only use a three pronged needle if I am doing a large amount of flat work. Lovely egg though, despite the blood shed. Hope your finger is well in it's way to healing now.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000394690435986135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-28051956277049839882012-04-06T05:40:52.865+01:002012-04-06T05:40:52.865+01:00The felting didn't look so bad. But yes, if y...The felting didn't look so bad. But yes, if you injure yourself you may want to rethink the process. Happy Easter and I gave you the Liebster Award today on my blog.<br />http://crochetapy.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tgif.htmllaydilykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01941631645500632325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-6274375308293063882012-04-06T02:46:48.999+01:002012-04-06T02:46:48.999+01:00I do think you should give up on needle felting.. ...I do think you should give up on needle felting.. it hurts me to think of you stabbing yourself! Thank you again for the wonderful and generous swap gift you sent! I love each and every thing! I do hope your box arrives on Saturday! Can't wait to see what you think.. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.com