Our House [Archive 4]

[Skysmom]

Wendy~I just sent you a pm.

[Priszm]

Ok, I played around with colors. I'm not sure if I'm going to do 5 squares as my longest/widest row or 7 yet. But this is a test. The lighter purple will probably be the ombre Vanna's choice. I did up two, both images are clickable.

 

 

I think I'm leaning towards the cream. I think it'll make it look warmer.

[DreamsOfYarn]

Priszm, that is going to be so pretty.

I like the cream. Like you said, it makes it a little warmer.

 

So far so good on my saltines. I have made 34 today and have 18 halfway sewn together. Not sure if I am sewing them together right, but it looks OK to me. Then again, what do I know.....I have never sewn squares of any size together before

[Priszm]

Priszm, that is going to be so pretty.

I like the cream. Like you said, it makes it a little warmer.

 

So far so good on my saltines. I have made 34 today and have 18 halfway sewn together. Not sure if I am sewing them together right, but it looks OK to me. Then again, what do I know.....I have never sewn squares of any size together before

 

Someone had suggested sewing the back loops, then going back and sewing the front loops. That way it's secured even more. I think when eventually I do my next saltine 'ghan, I'm going to do that.

[Aussie]

Mel great progress

 

Priszm that is very pretty.

[Aussie]

Priszm I sew through the back loops twice in each one and it seems secure enough.

[sunnyvale_22]

thanks everyone

[sewnsew]

Priszm those both look very nice.

 

For sewing I usually go through the back loops once and the corner back loops twice.

 

Mary, I got 16 more finished last night

[Krystal16]

Mary 24 more solids to report!

 

I'm loading up a picture now... it is Friday, right?

[Krystal16]

 

Here it is - the top left corner of my STIC! Doesn't look like much, does it?

 

Judy - this is therapy for me... the only rule I use is that two touching squares can't be the same color.

[judianne]

Looking good, K!

I do love the black with it....

[rii698]

Hello ~

What a chatty bunch you were. I second Mary's assessment that you all are a great source of enjoyment and support. Thanks for letting me be a part

That said, I hope today is an easier one for you, Mary.

 

Judy - this is therapy for me... the only rule I use is that two touching squares can't be the same color.

Lovely, Krystal I do not think I could do a scrappy-style 'ghan. It just is not in me to not have a plan. I can see where it may be considered your therapy, but I fear it would cause me MUCH anxiety. Way to go! Keep the progress pics coming.

 

Mel and Annie --

Denise. You are almost there, now!

 

I am reading these comments about a sc in the corner of our saltines... and having the tail end on the corner... Can you explain it to me a bit better? I just cannot picture how this is done Thanks.

 

Mary -- please add 14 solids for me. I was able to assemble a block, yesterday, while the girls ate breakfast, but that was the last crocheting I managed to squeeze in. Today, I think the girls would like to play outside, while I supervise them from the patio (with my skein of yarn on my lap, and my hook in hand)

 

Have a good one!

[mizmo]

 

Here it is - the top left corner of my STIC! Doesn't look like much, does it?

 

Judy - this is therapy for me... the only rule I use is that two touching squares can't be the same color.

 

I LOVE the way this is looking so far. I may have to start one of these for the future by just making extra saltines of whatever color I'm using for a current ghan. What a great way to use up leftover yarn!

[Krystal16]

Dusti - it is actually more like "Aversion Therapy"!!!! You know, like forcing and OCD person to sit at a skewed desk or something like that. I'm about as anal with colors as can be, so this is a real challenge for me... I keep having to tell myself to breathe and relax, just LET IT BE... (I'm NOT kidding!)

[sewnsew]

Krystal it's really turning out great. I like how the black brings out the colors.

[kidge]

Ok I started watching this post as it just seems like so much fun.. so I have some questions...

 

1. Is there a pattern for a "saltine"?

2. Do you make all the squares first or do you make and attach them as you go?

3. Are there specific layouts for beginners?

 

I may just join you!!

 

[debra way]

Kidget29, you asked what I have been wondering about. What is a saltine?

 

Debra

[Priszm]

Hello ~

What a chatty bunch you were. I second Mary's assessment that you all are a great source of enjoyment and support. Thanks for letting me be a part

That said, I hope today is an easier one for you, Mary.

 

Lovely, Krystal I do not think I could do a scrappy-style 'ghan. It just is not in me to not have a plan. I can see where it may be considered your therapy, but I fear it would cause me MUCH anxiety. Way to go! Keep the progress pics coming.

 

Mel and Annie --

Denise. You are almost there, now!

 

I am reading these comments about a sc in the corner of our saltines... and having the tail end on the corner... Can you explain it to me a bit better? I just cannot picture how this is done Thanks.

 

Mary -- please add 14 solids for me. I was able to assemble a block, yesterday, while the girls ate breakfast, but that was the last crocheting I managed to squeeze in. Today, I think the girls would like to play outside, while I supervise them from the patio (with my skein of yarn on my lap, and my hook in hand)

 

Have a good one!

 

Nah, go play with them! You've got time to make up for since they were busy being spoiled by the grandparents

 

Ok I started watching this post as it just seems like so much fun.. so I have some questions...

 

1. Is there a pattern for a "saltine"?

2. Do you make all the squares first or do you make and attach them as you go?

3. Are there specific layouts for beginners?

 

I may just join you!!

 

 

I'm doing join as you go, but wish I'd stuck with whipstitch since it's gotten a bit bulky as it's gotten bigger.

[jmccrochet]

Ok I started watching this post as it just seems like so much fun.. so I have some questions...

 

1. Is there a pattern for a "saltine"?

2. Do you make all the squares first or do you make and attach them as you go?

3. Are there specific layouts for beginners?

 

I may just join you!!

 

 

1. The basic pattern for a saltine is the first two rounds of a granny squares.

2. Don't make them all and then join, too intimidating. Follow the grids at Cara's website (http://www.happyyellowhouse.com)

3. See above web site.

 

Come join the fun. These are really pretty when all done.

 

Joyce

[judianne]

Dusti - it is actually more like "Aversion Therapy"!!!! You know, like forcing and OCD person to sit at a skewed desk or something like that. I'm about as anal with colors as can be, so this is a real challenge for me... I keep having to tell myself to breathe and relax, just LET IT BE... (I'm NOT kidding!)

The comment about the desk....when did you meet SDR?

[judianne]

Hi, Kathy!

Good seeing you here...I loved being your SP:manyheart

 

I have to get back making more saltines...but I have too many WIPs:P

[Skysmom]

Mary, I got 16 more finished last night

 

Mary 24 more solids to report!

 

 

Mary -- please add 14 solids for me.

 

Added.

[kidge]

Hi Judy,

 

I loved having you as my partner... and think of you everytime I use that beautiful tote.

 

I am hoping I can use up some scraps.

 

 

 

Hi, Kathy!

Good seeing you here...I loved being your SP:manyheart

 

I have to get back making more saltines...but I have too many WIPs:P

[judianne]

Using scraps is a great idea....there are soooo many possibilities! Some ladies are doing a version of one of these:

http://www.quilt.com/Blocks/IrishChain/Irish

[JesseCat]

Sunnyvale ----your ghan is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. It looks kingsize and I really want to know how long it took you.....It looks like at least a years work..

Fantastic...kudos to you...:cheer:cheer