My name is BAGM and I have a crafting problem

Hello, I have a crafting problem.
When I get started on a craft, I end up making MANY of the same thing. I made flannel pajama pants for Pookie and Geetle last winter….about 8 pairs a piece. When I was pregnant, I started knitting hats. Dozens and dozens of hats. Here are Geetle and Giggles modeling just two of my collection.

I have moved on. Now I am into Rag Quilts. I started with one made from a kit I bought on eBay. It turned out pretty well but I was not happy with the batting. So, here is the second one I made, no batting.

I already have 2 more cut out and flannel for another…for a total of 5 rag quilts. Who needs that many rag quilts?! Well, who needed 23 knitted hats. Somehow you find the room. And I figure, these hobbies keep me off the streets.

By the way, if you are looking for an easy craft, might I suggest that you purchase a Provocraft Knifty Knitter Round Loom? I made all my hats on these looms; the kit includes 4 different sizes. I could crank out a baby hat in a few hours in front of the TV. Now that I am on to the Rag Quilts, let me just tell you that they are just as easy! They are made from flannel, which naturally frays in the washing machine. You just cut the squares, sew together with the wrong sides together (all seams on same side of quilt) in rows. Sew the rows together. Cut snips in the seam allowances, about 1/4 inch apart, wash and enjoy. There is a much better description here.

Both these crafts are easy, I promise. Otherwise, how do you think I manage to make dozens of them?



3 Comments »

  1. Sherry said,

    December 26, 2007 @ 11:16 am

    Very cute creations. Your models are also very cute. ;)
    Maybe you could open an Etsy shop and sell a few?

  2. Sherry said,

    December 26, 2007 @ 11:17 am

    Adding…
    Or eBay.
    Or Craigslist. If you have it in your area. Then it would be free to list them.

  3. Modified mummy said,

    January 3, 2008 @ 11:25 pm

    I go through cycles of crafting. It used to be compulsive knitting, but now it’s papier mache :D

    I’m currently making a weighted companion cube and a turret from portal, but I’m stuck as I have no idea how to make the turrets legs…

    At least your crafts are mess free ;)

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