tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post2224686543788421164..comments2024-01-21T21:41:49.449+11:00Comments on Foxs Lane: Crazy crafter?Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-23159983754213007522013-05-14T03:03:06.858+10:002013-05-14T03:03:06.858+10:00I'm not capable of view this web site correctl...I'm not capable of view this web site correctly on chrome I think there is a downside<br /><br />Visit my page - <a href="http://www.cavoxcms.ch/wiki/index.php?title=How_To_Overcome_Infertility_Plus_Get_Pregnant_Naturally_Plus_Quickly" rel="nofollow">Having Trouble Getting Pregnant After A Miscarriage</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-56283645204752679192011-06-20T06:06:29.793+10:002011-06-20T06:06:29.793+10:00Most of the people I make stuff for love it...some...Most of the people I make stuff for love it...some even ask me to make them things. I recently made a baby hat for someone at work..I don't know her that well, but we were having a shower...she was thrilled and said she has been looking online to purchase one...I making her another, smaller one in cotton for the hospital, as the one I made was for the fall and she is due in July..it was surprising...I've been pretty luckyGracey is not my name....https://www.blogger.com/profile/08972825777648546397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-62573654344756878442011-06-19T21:42:54.297+10:002011-06-19T21:42:54.297+10:00:) you might enjoy this
http://sapphirekittum.blog...:) you might enjoy this<br />http://sapphirekittum.blogspot.com/2010/04/10-rules-of-basic-etiquette-for-non.html<br /><br />I knit and craft because I enjoy it - yes I too could buy a beanie for $12 - but it would acrylic and crapy and not made with LOVE.Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600462735290326334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-41011013008249310752011-06-19T21:29:49.493+10:002011-06-19T21:29:49.493+10:00Kate...I know what you mean...
I have all my life ...Kate...I know what you mean...<br />I have all my life " well nearly all my life" had to withstand the look of distaste almost that you get when people actually ask "what do you do"...<br />"I crochet" I say in a rather positive tone...The answer is always..."Oh that's noice" Yes in that exact tone....noice...<br />But I have learnt that none of these comments matter...I think it's NICE...<br />And that's what matters the most...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655932022907731458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-74116837721004929802011-06-18T15:32:23.838+10:002011-06-18T15:32:23.838+10:00Kate, I am so lucky to live in the rather crafty c...Kate, I am so lucky to live in the rather crafty community of Beaufort. I have had the good fortune to become part of a network of spinners and fibre frolickers. It doesn't matter how daggy my latest project is or how mis-shapen my latest vest is, they all celebrate achievement. I have spent 13 hours drafting and spinning 150 grams of fibre ready to crochet for the annual scarf exchange. If I had to pay for the true value of the finished item, I couldn't afford it, but I am happy to spend that time making something for a complete stranger because I know that stranger will appreciate the final product. I only make things for family and close friends that I know will appreciate the hours and creativity that has gone into a hand-made item. Craft is a great therapy. Another KateBlood Workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480453979276556460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-84840270604899235722011-06-18T09:30:07.085+10:002011-06-18T09:30:07.085+10:00fortunately most of the people I choose to associa...fortunately most of the people I choose to associate with totally get it. Even if they don't craft themselves they appreciate it. I was in Minotaur Books the other day (very nerdy Melbourne bookshop selling manga and such stuff) with a handmade felted bag and the shop assistant went into raptures over it! My nearly 18 year old daughter loves it when I make her stuff, and wears it, and makes her own stuff, and her friends all either do the same or envy her. But then maybe I just ignore the rest of the world that does not 'get it'. I usually find that if someone asks me about something and I say that I made it, they ask interested questions. I must be lucky!!Sheeprustlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927327455496824702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-25984579011718971342011-06-18T07:57:57.957+10:002011-06-18T07:57:57.957+10:00All my good comments have already been taken!
SEV...All my good comments have already been taken! <br />SEVENTY comments. SHEESH!!!! ;)<br />Ultimately ... does it really matter what anyone else thinks?<br />xxAndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494036247908661426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-88874939775666868242011-06-18T01:23:21.027+10:002011-06-18T01:23:21.027+10:00Lovin' the beanie. Fancy!!!
For me it is abo...Lovin' the beanie. Fancy!!! <br /><br />For me it is about the process. Making things makes me feel healthy. Teaching myself to sew and learning to crochet has enabled me to feel good about myself - so even if I could buy it cheaper in the shop that's not really the point. Also - I like that the things I make are unique. <br /><br />... and yes some of the people at my work think it is funny that I go to the op shops at lunch looking for sheets to swap and make things from - but some of the older ladies give me a knowing wink. The lady who sits next to me (and who I wish was my mum) gets that making things is about teaching my children values and about taking care of myself too!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05131518522010494497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-8519851157249007162011-06-18T01:21:06.834+10:002011-06-18T01:21:06.834+10:00You are always going to have those people who pref...You are always going to have those people who prefer store bought, they somehow feel quality and style is better...But then you have those people "who arent necessarily crafty themselves" who enjoy the "one of a kind" aspect and thrive off of it.<br /><br />I think handmade can be so expensive in some areas and pretty darn cheap in others. And the thing that bugs me is things like knitting/crochet/sewing seem to be on the cheaper end unless they are being sold from a big brand...<br /><br />But we do what we love and really that's what matters right??<br /><br />And oh I would so much rather say I made this one someone asks where I got it, then name a store..:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759009080288771347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-53129665343308212062011-06-17T21:15:55.174+10:002011-06-17T21:15:55.174+10:00I'm still getting over the sound of music comm...I'm still getting over the sound of music comment. I can almost hear the slight patronising tone. I think there are large chunks of the community that think of handmade as somewhat odd and inferior. But there are many many more who are inspired and interested. I think people are often just nervous of what is unfamiliar and we need to educate them. My daughter has had several comments about the lovely dress that you made and several from people with buckets of money who only buy fancy brand name clothes for their kids. And the thing I love is that if none of your friends really get it, there are buckets of people in blogworld who do! Find your tribe I say! melxBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939060073606910950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-38117285090802389092011-06-17T21:04:14.578+10:002011-06-17T21:04:14.578+10:00I think that those odd comments come from those th...I think that those odd comments come from those that are a little jealous that they have not learnt to knit or sew or bake! We are not weird or strange in any way at all!!! To me those that can't knit or sew are the odd ones, i always thought it was natural for women to be able to do these things.lj dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388102219408916749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-20883967974444534592011-06-17T18:50:41.993+10:002011-06-17T18:50:41.993+10:00I take my crochet to my little part-time reception...I take my crochet to my little part-time reception job at the dance centre where my daughter dances. A little girl (7-8 years old) was watching me last week and started asking me about it, then went back to her mum and asked if they could go get some wool and needles...yay!!!<br />Hey did you see the heart cable that Georgie Hallam has made to go in the Milo vest, so sweet.<br />x SandiSandihttp://www.sandiart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-84787175650098533652011-06-17T15:18:13.342+10:002011-06-17T15:18:13.342+10:00No not crazy at all...the worlds would be a very d...No not crazy at all...the worlds would be a very dull place if we bought everything at cheap import shops!!!<br /><br />Keep doing your bit for the rest of us crafters and we will continue to join you.Bronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17778615909343458031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-46107242812841930542011-06-17T13:50:46.905+10:002011-06-17T13:50:46.905+10:00I am Christina's of "a little bird told m...I am Christina's of "a little bird told me" twin sister. She is my craft goddess - she knits, sews, crochets, makes jewellery etc. But I (to a much lesser extent) make stuff too. If I am wearing a dress I have made and someone comments on it, I also say "Thank you, I made it". The replies vary, but generally it seems to make people uncomfortable unless they are a fellow crafter, in which case they ask about the pattern. <br /><br />I am making things for my wedding at the moment. The cake, the pew decorations, the ring cushion etc. and Christina is making things for it too, like all (90) of the crochet napkin rings, the boleros for the bridesmaids etc. My Mum is helping with the cake and sewing the bridesmaid dresses. I want it to be a really handmade, hand crafted affair. But after reading you post and thinking about some of my experiences, I wonder what the response will be from my non-crafty friends and relatives?The above fore-mentioned.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04604066213359160314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-2371535636943985622011-06-17T13:10:49.607+10:002011-06-17T13:10:49.607+10:00'Knitting Kate' what a fabulous nickname! ...'Knitting Kate' what a fabulous nickname! I worked on an animation called 'Wyatt Earp He Makes Me Burp!' and my credit was Alisa 'Cactus Butt' Coburn. : D <br />Forget the 'handmade heathens' and lavish your hand made goodness on those that would happily carry you down the street on their shoulders… Huzzah for Knitting Kate! xxAlisahttp://inkcaravan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-7226115500568980722011-06-17T11:49:21.996+10:002011-06-17T11:49:21.996+10:00I loved reading this post and all the comments : )...I loved reading this post and all the comments : ) I'm so lucky to have a great network of friends and crafty people who get what I do. For me, the crazy looks come when I tell them I haven't owned a TV for 2 years and have no idea what the latest cool shows are. But that's a whole other topic.... : )Rabbit and the Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894142791159862551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-60429873850703860812011-06-17T09:26:24.504+10:002011-06-17T09:26:24.504+10:00I grew up sewing, baking, crocheting, etc and I th...I grew up sewing, baking, crocheting, etc and I thought everyone grew up learning these skills. Turns out they don't, and people either are amazed that you could know all these things and appriciate it. Or those that say "oh thats great..." and you know just don't get it. I try and give both lots handmade pressies (especially the kids of the don't get it people). Those that appriciate it, appriciate it. The kids of those that don't get it usually love their gifts and can't believe that you made it. They ask questions and want to learn about it.<br />I gave a not really crafty friend hand knitted jumper for her 2 month old last week (a granny knitted op shop number) and she loved it. She commented that it is so hard to find hand knitted goods- made me happy to know she had been actively looking for them but sad that she hadn't been able to find them. <br /><br />I think we should all wear our sometimes not perfect but made with love handmade goods with pride. spread the handmade love!<br /><br />JessA Life So Peachyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557623026721942123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-22349647929301024012011-06-17T08:47:15.962+10:002011-06-17T08:47:15.962+10:00Maker of sourdough, cakes, biscuits, yogurt, (anyt...Maker of sourdough, cakes, biscuits, yogurt, (anything) trying to work out quilting and crochet... all equal a bit of a freakazoid around these parts unfortunately. (All along with no daycare and stay at home mum *sigh*)<br /><br />Straighten that bonnet and sit proud on that wagon Kate.<br />xxxcityhippyfarmgirlhttp://cityhippyfarmgirl.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-48136344040227183202011-06-17T08:08:53.335+10:002011-06-17T08:08:53.335+10:00and another thing, start asking people if they bak...and another thing, start asking people if they bake for there kids school lunches. <br />There's another 'craft' that seems foreign to alot of people. I bake all the time, and it is not unusual for me to whip up a batch of bikkies first thing for amber's school lunch.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11227009416412836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-53480730348452857892011-06-17T07:59:25.948+10:002011-06-17T07:59:25.948+10:00hey Kate,
I can't give a present that I haven...hey Kate,<br /><br />I can't give a present that I haven't made, it just wouldn't feel like the gift came from me. Often people assume that I have brought a gift and are amazed that I have actually made it.<br /><br />I've always crafted (I can't imagine not having something to sew, knit, draw, cook) and felt the odd one out. These days I think the internet and the large number of makers markets helps to make me not feel so strange.<br /><br />I Iove these days, where I live, I am surrounded by so many talented crafty people, it inspires me to create more.<br /><br />AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11227009416412836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-24671864468402685672011-06-17T07:12:38.465+10:002011-06-17T07:12:38.465+10:00I hang around with people who understand crafting ...I hang around with people who understand crafting so I don't feel like an alien - but there are also lots out there who just don't get it. <br />In answer to that woman's question about why you don't buy the $12 hat. Well because a) you never get it in the style/colour/softness you want. secondly) you don't get the satisfaction on knowing that you made it and and 3) you don't get the pleasure of sitting down and knitting it. Actually it's not just the sitting down and knitting it - it's such a wonderful process of finding a beautiful yarn, finding the perfect pattern, casting on and then knitting it. Don't get me started on the world's problems - I think most of them stem from the fact that buying gives instant gratification and not the wonderful feelings associated with producing something yourself - be it vegies, dresses, scarves or paintings. We all need to stop buying and start making :)<br />I mean seriously - have you ever met a cranky crafter?<br />l<br />xLevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167382670215032422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-37460392124234640072011-06-17T01:04:34.536+10:002011-06-17T01:04:34.536+10:00Hi Kate!
As a 23 year old, most of my friends accu...Hi Kate!<br />As a 23 year old, most of my friends accuse little ol' crafting me to be a 'nana'... I just tell them they don't know what they're missing!!SewnBySalibahttp://www.sewnbysaliba.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-50904517546698505812011-06-17T00:56:52.451+10:002011-06-17T00:56:52.451+10:00okay so I am one of those people who don't ...okay so I am one of those people who don't 'get it' but in the sense that I can't do it AT ALL...yes that is right I do not know how to sew, knit, crochet, any of that.....for a long, long time I thought why bother to make something when I can just go out & buy it BUT I have always been drawn to original stuff, one of a kind pieces and so find myself now rather wishing I did know how to sew, knit, crochet so that maybe I could give this 'making stuff' a go!!! Those of you who do make stuff enable those of us who don't to be inspired, and in some instances to support home grown businesses and purchase such items, thankyou for your continued creativeness, TK xxTKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375983571104009648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-24801636043015276562011-06-17T00:39:52.778+10:002011-06-17T00:39:52.778+10:00I think people who don't make things, or aren&...I think people who don't make things, or aren't artistic minded, are intimidated by those of us who do. I think you're on track with more of us being in the mainstream, but so many people in a lot of cultures have gotten away from knowing how to be self-sustaining. I think as the economies continue to scare people, and the threats of disasters loom, more and more people will realize that we're ahead of the game. Plus making things is soooo rewarding! Until they 'get' it and truly understand that they are capable of being creative and hand's on I'm sure they'll continue with their strange comments that we just don't know how to take.Shortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09282939278824959005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-12840693673800063582011-06-16T23:03:44.971+10:002011-06-16T23:03:44.971+10:00I know that strange alien feeling very well.
Being...I know that strange alien feeling very well.<br />Being an adult whose main passion in life is making bears and animals ( and stories about them)<br />i get alot of people just not getting it, or saying things that aren't necessarily very nice. I would say 90% of people actually. I find it <br /> I guess that's one reason why I love this blog communtiy I'm lucky enough to be part of, that's it's filled with the other 10% of wonderful people who do. that was a huge eye opener to find a world of people like me, and who had the same, need urge and desire to create like me.<br />Because before i discovered this world I lived very much in that other world which made me constantly doubt myself and worry etc, and feel like frankly at times a freak. <br />i still get all that stuff all the time, but I guess now there's this other world , where we're all freaks together ( hehe) the people who don't get it and the things they say ( or their very little interest in what I do) matters/hurts less xo<br />PS everyone else said it for me, so sorry if this is a lame comment lovely Kate xoteddybearswednesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068878478604992309noreply@blogger.com