Crafter's Challenge May 3rd---May 9th, 2026

[Lana]

Welcome to May!

This week will actually have some crafting done!

Allen on suncatchers and I will work on some snappy pouches and bracelets. The thing is on Saturday.

Will get washing on some fabric for puff quilt that will be getting started.

What are your plans for the week?

HAPPY HAPPY CRAFTING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Myron's Mom]

Will finish up the last machine cover tomorrow(?). Then will finish the purses that I now have all the hardware.
my shopping trip was some what of a success. I didn’t find any fabric for my son’s quilt though. I have 3 shops reasonably close by I’ll check. Husband said we should run down to Shilo to the shop (translation: there’s a gun shop down there too). So maybe this week.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Another week. Aren't they just flying by?
I am off to Canberra for a few days so will pack some knitting. I have some more yarn that was donated to the library and will use that up over the next few weeks.
Still have a lot on my list to get to.....there is still time yet!

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I have been looking for wardrobe scented sachets for DS and cannot find any that have a masculine smell. I have ordered some muslin drawstring bags and will stuff them and spray them with a room air freshener in a sandalwood and cedar fragrance. I am just pondering though what would be the best thing to stuff the bags with?
How would you do these?

 

[Myron's Mom]

I have been looking for wardrobe scented sachets for DS and cannot find any that have a masculine smell. I have ordered some muslin drawstring bags and will stuff them and spray them with a room air freshener in a sandalwood and cedar fragrance. I am just pondering though what would be the best thing to stuff the bags with?
How would you do these?

I would use essential oils instead of air freshener. I use the oils on my wool dryer balls, the scent lasts a decent amount of time. I’ve seen them at craft fairs using rice but not sure if that would be best. I’m sure there are directions online, just have to wade through what works best.

 

[Miss JoDee]

I have been looking for wardrobe scented sachets for DS and cannot find any that have a masculine smell. I have ordered some muslin drawstring bags and will stuff them and spray them with a room air freshener in a sandalwood and cedar fragrance. I am just pondering though what would be the best thing to stuff the bags with?
How would you do these?

Could you use the oils on cotton balls and stuff the sachets?

 

[Myron's Mom]

Finished the last of the machine covers. Will clean up the giant mess I made and finish up the purses this week.

 

[halimer]

I can crochet!

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I would use essential oils instead of air freshener.

I did not think of this, I was thinking if the air freshener so that he could re spray them. What essential oil scent do you think would be best?
I can buy the oil use it and then give it to him in the parcel.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Could you use the oils on cotton balls and stuff the sachets?

Yes, a good idea! Will look for cotton wool.
Do you think stuffing that you use for toys etc would also work?

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

This is the crocheted blanket I made using donated yarn from the library which I will donate today. A bit bigger than a lap blanket. Hopefully will keep someone warm over winter

 

[Lana]

This is the crocheted blanket I made using donated yarn from the library which I will donate today. A bit bigger than a lap blanket. Hopefully will keep someone warm over winter
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Very pretty!

 

[Myron's Mom]

I did not think of this, I was thinking if the air freshener so that he could re spray them. What essential oil scent do you think would be best?
I can buy the oil use it and then give it to him in the parcel.

Does he have a favorite cologne? You could use one of the scents from that. Otherwise cedar, pine, citrus, sandalwood, patchouli or lavender are what I would pick for my son.
I would try to use a natural stuffing, no synthetic. Some times oils can degrade synthetic items.
Pretty blanket, I like the colors. That will keep someone warm and provide comfort.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Does he have a favorite cologne? You could use one of the scents from that. Otherwise cedar, pine, citrus, sandalwood, patchouli or lavender are what I would pick for my son.
I would try to use a natural stuffing, no synthetic. Some times oils can degrade synthetic items.

Thank you for this suggestion. I do know his favourite scent so will think about using that.

 

[Myron's Mom]

I’m not a Walmart shopper, may 2or3 times a year. Today they had some of their pre cut fabrics on clearance if anyone is interested. I found the light black lining I’ve been looking for, 2 yards for $3.

 

[Myron's Mom]

Finished finally! Had plenty of fabric for the matching scarf. Looks like I have enough left to make a Rivera bag. The fabric is from a maxi skirt and vest mom made for me in high school. I’m thinking I was a junior (1974). I still have that outfit.
Need to spend the next couple of days cleaning, put the remaining Easter decorations away, decorate for summer and tackle some ironing.

 

[jampss]

So pretty!! @Myron's Mom

Here is me about 1974!!! LOL My face! I know why ... we had these dances we had to go to called Junior Assembly and I was a tom-boy and didn't do dresses. You can see I was thrilled. ha

 

[Myron's Mom]

So pretty!! @Myron's Mom

Here is me about 1974!!! LOL My face! I know why ... we had these dances we had to go to called Junior Assembly and I was a tom-boy and didn't do dresses. You can see I was thrilled. ha

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Yes, you look so happy! We didn’t have any thing dance like that was mandatory. Pretty long hair!

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Myron’s mom, you are so very talented

 

[Lana]

Jaymee would love that set in red/black. Her favorite colors! Really a great job, Amelia.