new member-crocheted round ripple

[rae-dean]

hi everyone.i am new here.i make all kinds of afghans and crocheted and knitted items for my family and friends.here is an afghan i made not so long ago.i am excited to see this wonderful group.i love backwoods homes and have tried to collect all the magazines...thanks for having me.rae-dean

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[rae-dean]

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here is another. i make these all the time.so fun.hugs rae-dean

[alma]

Beautiful!
I love to do art work, especially embroidering these days, but made dolls quilts last year, among other things.
I know how much work and dedication goes into such a wonderful work of art.
There was a time when i crocheted a lot. As a matter of fact, i did some with cotton thread within the year, but forgot all about it.
Please show us your next project as soon as it is done.
--and thanks for sharing this with us. love alma

[rae-dean]

thank u so very much Dear Alma...i made some puff quilts in the past.
thats about it on my quilting.i love crewel which is embroidery but maybe thicker yarn or thread???
what do u embroider?i would love to know.i love doing homey country crafts.
have u ever made your own pillow cases and embroidered those?i have made pillow cases but not with anything on them...here is a crocheted rug i made.it is crocheted strips and then braid together...these last so long.here is also a nylon rug i made the other day.i get yarn at yard sales or the 2nd hand stores.thanku and would love to see anyones workings.hugs rae-dean ;)

[rae-dean]

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here is a nylon rug i made.just toss in washer and then lay out damp.it just lays flat...stays this way.i made a bunch of these 20 some yrs ago and my mom in law still has hers and it still looks good.

[rae-dean]

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here is a crocheted strip rug...these are fun to make...rae-dean

[rae-dean]

dear Sandycane-have 7 sc.in each row and turn at the end of each row with a chain 1.keep going and going and adding scraps and get big balls of crocheted strips.so u would chain maybe like 9 and sc in 2nd ch from hook.
then when u have big balls.u can either sew the 3 ends together.then use a safety pin to connect to your chair or sofa and start braiding.i fold them in half as i go.then shape your rug the shape u wish and sew under the thru the middle with strong tread.it is just like making a normal braided rug only u crochet the strips.it is a great way to use us scrap yarn.if u need any help...i will be more than happy to help.hugs rae-dean