Thank you to Geoff for setting this group up for us :thumbsup:

Hi and welcome to the forums craft group!

Please join in and tells us all about yourself, the crafts you do or crafts you would like to do. Have you found a good technique or a great craft shop that you could share with us? Do you need some advice on a particular craft or just want to show off your creations? Please post them all here!

Any art or craft can be discussed here!! The only thing I will ask out of respect for the other group is that if you are interested in knitting, there is a knitting group on the forum already :) There is no reason why you can't discuss your knitting with that group and your other crafts right here!

So get posting!! I need some new ideas myself! :thumbsup:

Nice to see the group up and running.

I am a handspinner ( as are four more members of my family) I also do various styles of weaving, natural dyes, felting and crochet.

I will be happy to discuss any of these crafts and offer advice.

WOOOOHOOO!

*Booty wiggle*

Yeah! Finally!

Cheers matey :thumbsup:


Hi fellow crafters, most of you know I'm a cross-stitch-aholic

I'm doing an xmas design atm for son's xmas fayre (guess the amount of stitches)

I'm also close to completing 'In Blue' (an angel)


Well chuffed :)

Nice to see the group up and running.

I am a handspinner ( as are four more members of my family) I also do various styles of weaving, natural dyes, felting and crochet.

I will be happy to discuss any of these crafts and offer advice.

I have never actually heard of handspinning :confused: Could you tell us more about it? Maybe start a new thread about it :-)

WOOOOHOOO!

*Booty wiggle*

Yeah! Finally!

Cheers matey :thumbsup:


Hi fellow crafters, most of you know I'm a cross-stitch-aholic

I'm doing an xmas design atm for son's xmas fayre (guess the amount of stitches)

I'm also close to completing 'In Blue' (an angel)


Well chuffed :)

I am assuming that the group pleases you :thumbsup:

I cross stitch too, but i've been doing the same design for two years lol. I just don't have time to sit and spends hours each day stitching!

I'd like at least another 6 hrs in the day lol

(edited to add: just for this purpose of course)

I have never actually heard of handspinning :confused: Could you tell us more about it? Maybe start a new thread about it :-)

Handspinning is spinning fibres ( wool, cotton etc.) on a spinning wheel or drop spindle. I can start a thread if you want and am always happy to help out people interested in learning to spin.

Handspinning is spinning fibres ( wool, cotton etc.) on a spinning wheel or drop spindle. I can start a thread if you want and am always happy to help out people interested in learning to spin.

That's great, thankyou :thumbsup:

I have never actually heard of handspinning :confused: Could you tell us more about it? Maybe start a new thread about it :-)
You're welcome to visit the Knitting group, Kittenta, where you'll find a section on handspinning-related websites in the 'recommended links' section :thumbsup: .

About time too! :) .

You're welcome to visit the Knitting group, Kittenta, where you'll find a section on handspinning-related websites in the 'recommended links' section :thumbsup: .

Thank you, I might just do that :thumbsup: I like exploring new crafts! Can't knit though.

I have got a nice YIUJHJ8 for sale.

I have got a nice YIUJHJ8 for sale.

:confused:

I can see me forgetting to keep an eye on pets now I've found this group :)

only thing is - I suppose I'll have to log off the forum and actually do something to contribute :hihi:

*sharpens paintbrush*

That's my problem, spend too much time on here to do any craft!

HELP!!!
I WANT TO JOIN A CERAMICS OR PAINTING CLASS OF AN EVENING
ANYONE GOT ANY IDEAS???
NATALIE
nuts121@hotmail.com

have you had a look at the colleges. do they do any? welcome to the crafts group by the way!

HELP!!!
I WANT TO JOIN A CERAMICS OR PAINTING CLASS OF AN EVENING
ANYONE GOT ANY IDEAS???
NATALIE
nuts121@hotmail.com


The sheffield college, did classes for both of those last year, give them a ring! or check out www.sheffcol.ac.uk

Hi my name is smed, im interested in starting natural wool dying & have wanted to do this for years! was wondering if theres any free courses in sheffield for this or wool spinning ? would love any feed back, thanks!

Nice to see the group up and running.

I am a handspinner ( as are four more members of my family) I also do various styles of weaving, natural dyes, felting and crochet.

I will be happy to discuss any of these crafts and offer advice.
Hi was wondering if you know of any courses in sheffield for wool dying & spinning? thanks! from smed!

Hi
I am interested in this group as i make handmade jewellery and want to add a collection of glass items, anyone know of courses being held for glass blowing?
Based in sheffield?

Hello Everybody. I am keen to knit all day long. However work gets in the way. Am knitting teddy bears and heirloom blankets.:) Need to finish off two cardigans in Noro yarn - not my favourite job. A question for any one to let me know - are there any knitting groups around in South Sheffield?
L.

Hello Everybody. I am keen to knit all day long. However work gets in the way. Am knitting teddy bears and heirloom blankets.:) Need to finish off two cardigans in Noro yarn - not my favourite job. A question for any one to let me know - are there any knitting groups around in South Sheffield?
L.
Hello peakwool :wave: .The SF Knitting Group is over here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=74). We've just had our first meeting at the Wool Baa. Keep you eye out for announcements concerning future meetings coming soon :) .

hi there.ive been crafting about 11 months and love card making and jewellery making am currently looking into something else to add to my addiction.any suggestions??

Hello!

I'm a crafter, though at the moment I like doing a whole host of things. I love knitting (can't get past scarfs so far though), but I also have a sewing machine and I'm trying to teach myself dressmaking. So far, I've been making little zipped pouches that I decorate with embroidary and such.

Last christmas, I made nearly everyone presents (I'm NEVER doing that again!!!) and I made my aunt a knitting bag with a matching needle roll.

I should really get back into making things, as I've got a whole pile of fat quarters to use up!

...I should really get back into making things, as I've got a whole pile of fat quarters to use up!
Where do you buy your fabric from? I usually resort to buying from online shops and Ebay, as I don't have very many decent craft shops where I am, and certainly no specialist quilting/patchwork/fabric shops.

Where do you buy your fabric from? I usually resort to buying from online shops and Ebay, as I don't have very many decent craft shops where I am, and certainly no specialist quilting/patchwork/fabric shops.

Considering I currently live in London, fabric shops round here are limited! I could go into Central London more, but the prices are steep (Liberties as some amazing fabric though, but matching prices!)

I do all my fabric buying on Ebay, especially as there are so often some good deals such as 50 squares for £5 or stuff like that.

Though, Ikea also sells some nice fabric. It's not that cheap, around £5 per/m but it has some nice patterns and it's quite good quality.

But, like my yarn, Ebay has supplied me with almost everything!

Ooh, I also keep an eye out in charity shops. Sometimes they have some nice sheets for sale, or even items of clothing that I could cut up for something else.

Hi everyone!

I like to sew! Whether I'm any good at it remains to be seen but I enjoy it none the less. :D I'm currently fighting my desire to sew NOW and make myself wait until june when uni has finished for the year. But spring is here and the sunshine makes me want to leap headlong into trying to make dresses, skirts, hats, attempts at pattern drafting again.

Maybe over easter I'll finally get the chance to finish a corset I started making in September before uni started! Only 7 billion and one loose threads left to tie off. :help:

Hello all you handycrafts wonders! Can you answer me a question please? What is a 'fat quarter'? Please excuse my ignorance but i'm trying to find some fabric for re-upholstering my dining chairs and most of the fabric i've seen on ebay comes in FQs! If this isn't gonna be enough, can anyone recommend a fabric shop in Sheffield? And does anyone know where i can buy some foam as the chair seats are getting a littleflat!

Many thanks!

Being an ex-Sheffielder, I can't answer your Sheffield-specific questions, but here's a link (http://www.quiltersreview.com/article.asp?article=/tip/expert/011112_a.asp) to info about fat quarters :) .

Thanks Hecate - now i know. Quick conversion to centimetres for my metrically minded brain and it looks as if one FQ will do one chair if i use the ebay route for fabric

Unless anyone else out there knows of a decent fabric supplier in Sheffield - have just come back from John Lewis and was pretty disappointed. Some nice stuff but all the patterns were too big for chair seats.

Thanks again!

Hi everyone, am new on this forum.

I am into cardmaking, and have my own online shop now. I work fulltime so mainly craft at weekends.

Hi welcome to the group :) We have a sticky thread for photos of your work if you'd like to show us.

Hi I have been doing different crafts for years, cards, flowers and shells to name but a few! There is a big fabric shop on Shalesmoor, not sure whether you have tried that one.

There arnt many idividual craft shops in this area at all, would love to open one if I had the money!!:D

Hi welcome to the group :) We have a sticky thread for photos of your work if you'd like to show us.

will have a look for that thanks

Hi everyone :)
I've been on and off Sheffield Forum for the past 18 months or so. My SO is an addict to this place! :rolleyes:

I've been making my own cards for the past 4 years and have been asked to make my friend's wedding stationary for next year.
I also learned how to knit and crochet at the end of last year, and my current crafty direction is in dressmaking! My motivation is that I can never find anything that fits properly in the shops :rant:

Does anyone else go through phases of crafting?

So get posting!! I need some new ideas myself! :loopy:

Hello- I have some large wool blankets and cotton items I need to dye in the tudor way, i.e. naturally. I need to get my hands on some alum mordant and can find nothing locally. Any suggestions? Will Cream of Tartar be a suitable substitute???

Can you advise on where to get alum mordant please?

Hi everyone :)
I've been on and off Sheffield Forum for the past 18 months or so. My SO is an addict to this place! :rolleyes:

I've been making my own cards for the past 4 years and have been asked to make my friend's wedding stationary for next year.
I also learned how to knit and crochet at the end of last year, and my current crafty direction is in dressmaking! My motivation is that I can never find anything that fits properly in the shops :rant:

Does anyone else go through phases of crafting?

Hi welcome to the group :) I go through lots of phases, crafting and not crafting (normally due to lack of time though) and doing different crafts. Learning to crochet is on top of my list of want to's!

So get posting!! I need some new ideas myself! :loopy:

What exactly was the :loopy: for? Do you not have ideas to post?

Can you advise on where to get alum mordant please?

You could try here (http://www.pmwoolcraft.co.uk/html/browse.php?CatID=24)

Or are you looking for a shop to go to? Maybe you could start a thread about it?

Hi I'm new to the forum, but have heard lotz 'bout it from friends (u know who u r).

I enjoy jewelery-making, mostly earrings as I don't have pierced ears, knitting (poorly), crochet (again poorly), sewing, but my mum "borrowed" my sewing machine to do something for my neice & nephew Xmas 2005 and I still haven't got it back yet (!!!!!!), a little art, abstract designs mostly as I can't draw ppl etc to save my life, handy for my newest craze, cross-stitch where I like free kits and designing my own twiddles.

Finally I lurve cooking, which is prob why my other 1/2 is 23 st+. So you could say I'm a bit of a crafting dilletante really.

If anyone wants to share any X-stitch patterns, feel free to let me know, especially as I'm trying to get ideas for a friend for a wedding-themed sampler she wants to do as a wedding present.

Cheers crafters all.

Hi, I have been making corsets for a few years now, the fully boned waist cinching kind! I love making new patterns and designs, and generally I like sewing, but there never seems to be enough hours in the day. I'm currently working on making an Abba outfit for a an exceptionally tall 'little girl' for her dance show.

Welcome squeejie and zefeena :) Let us know what you current projects are and you can post pictures of your work too.

Hi everyone - I should have posted here first to say hello, but started a new thread about my project Open Source Embroidery. I live in Newcastle, but am in Sheffield for the whole of July working on embroidery, patchwork and knitting projects that explore ideas of shared production. Several people in Sheffield told me that patchwork is a big thing... so we've started a plan to make a collaborative patchwork between Sheffield and Newcastle based on the 216html colours. There's a thread on the knitting group if you'd like to get involved. Bye for now, Ele

Hi, I started making jewellery last year when i couldn't find any i liked for my bridesmaids. It went on from there and i now make and design jewellery for family and friends. Really glad i've found this forum as i can now gain information and share ideas. Really interested in trying craft fairs, any ideas? Cheers xx

hello everyone I'm new to Sheffield.I like lacemaking ,hardanger,, canvaswork needlepoint,cross stitch,embroidery,speciality stitch samplers,reading,built my own computer oh and last but not least adopted two of my grandchildren age 4 and 5! I need some friends in the craft dept as I dont seem to have much time to go out!I cant think why:D

Welcome Nerdynana! You sound like superwoman - I am really impressed with your range of craft skills - would love to try lacemaking and hardanger, but need to use up some of my other craft stuff before I venture into new fields. I go to a couple of small, informal craft sessions as a Townswomen Guild Member (even though I am the youngest by about 30 years) and it is lovely to get out even for a coupe of hours in the afternoon every now and again. Give it a go, they don't bite and any new members are always welcome! Which area of Sheffield are you based in?

Hi maramcp I'm in S12 Hackenthorpe.Do you know if theres a Townswomen Guild near me? or do you have a website link? I dont get out much with the kids still at home but manage my crafts as soon as I get them in bed.Dont know what I gonna do in summer hols when they stay up L8R!!!!!!!

Dont know what I gonna do in summer hols when they stay up L8R!!!!!!!


Do what I do with my two ( 9 and 5) plain card, pencil crayons and lots of stickers. Keeps them quiet for hours!!

Will check it out with the ladies, but website that might help is www.t-o-l.org.uk

Not sure if it applies as a craft.....

I like to practice medicinal herbalism, I make oils, tinctures, ointments, infusions and decoctions for various ailments, as well as creating loose incence for fragrancing the home.

I bet your house smells wonderful!

Hi, I really aught to have said hello and introduce myself here first, before going to the threads and nattering.

I've just gone down the posts and you lot are doing some wonderful crafts... might even have a go at one or two of them at some time.

As for myself, I've always wanted to make 'something'. When I was little my mother always had ideas for us to make presents and stuff... I guess I'm just carrying on where she left off.

I have been making hand-stitched patchwork quilts for a few years. My first one was supposed to be a cushion, but not having any experience with what to buy/do, I bought way too much fabric and finished up going back for some more and making a small 'lap quilt' using the Rail Fence block pattern.

My current project is an applique quilt for my son. It has appliqued emblems representing both him and his Battalion on it. I'm trying desperately to get as much of it done before he comes home on leave so he can see how far I've got with it. Just two more blocks to do and then I can start sewing it all together ready to quilt. I began this in January, so it's been a very long project, but one I've absolutely loved doing. My heart and Soul has gone into this... liturally.

Over the years I've also taken up Tudor Blackwork and went on to design my own pictures, made cards and I also still do Scrapbooking.... inbetween going to work and everything else:D

Well enough of me waffling. lovely to meet you all. Chat soon
Damkina

Hello peeps :)

I'm new to the forum and regularly use too many smilies and exclamation marks so apologies in advance =P

Oh, I love making dolls more than anything craftwise... cloth dolls of all weird and wonderful kinds... you can get a rough idea by going to www.dinkydivas.com.

I'ma full time mum and dog lover, I'm also a bit of a movie geek... and that's me really ^-^!

Holly x

Hi and welcome Holly - nice dolls :D

Hi, I am currently studying Aromatherapy and have been making my own face/skin care creams and oils for nearly 2 years now. I just wondered if anyone else had an interest in this topic. Also I am looking for local suppliers of products such as Shea Buter, Cocoa Butter, Glycerine, Essential ils etc......

If anyone can help, I would be grateful.

Lany

Hia, I've been on the forum a while now and am really pleased this group has been formed. I do quite a lot of crafts but tend to pick them up and put them down and so it takes me ages to finish things. I've done quite a lot of cross stitch which I'm quite good at and I just did a years course in patchwork and quilting which I'm not so good at. I also "try" to knit from time to time so will keep an eye out for the next meet at the wool barn as have never progressed from scarves. I also enjoy making bags (though not done this for a while). This thread will motivate me to get off my bum and get back to doing my crafty things as I really enjoy them.

Susie

So Susie, have you got off your bum and started something? :hihi:

Im a bit like you Susie, I start things but never seem to get them finished, and if I do, they are out of fashion by the time they get finished.

It would be a good group to help each other finsh stuff.

Would some sort of weekly challenge help? The challenge has to be completed on an unfinished project! I never finish anything either :hihi:

Hi I am a silversmith / jeweller working in sheffield Yorkshire Artspace, I often hold workshops for those wanting to find out more.

Hi, and welcome, I love all things silver, and would love to attend a workshop.
I have started to do some bead work, but would love to go further with it.

Hi
you can find out about the workshops / artists who run workshops from there by contacting Yorkshire Artspace or looking on their web page and news letter.
If you call reception they will also pas on contact details x

help anyone what can we do with yards of french knitting i know we used to make placemats at school but shes gone a bit mad this time and theres loads of it would it work as a baby blanket or would it be too floppy thanks for any help

you could spiral them stitching as you go to make hats, and donate them to Save the Children hats (http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/docs/knit-kit.pdf)

Hi everyone,
Is anybody interested in buying any Craft Items such as Stamps, Vellum, Backing Papers, Books, Peel Offs etc?

Just thought i'd ask on here before i put anything in the Classifieds.
Hope i don't upset the Mods.

newbie here - I have just started to learn cross stitch

newbie here - I have just started to learn cross stitch

Hi there, what project are you starting off with?

Hello all, I am that rarest of animals - the male seedbeader. Although I live in Wakefield, I teach workshops and sell kits through Jencel beads on Eccleshall road, so I'm hoping I qualify as a native beader! I'll go and have a look around now.
peter :)
Well..................I had a look, and figured out you have to be a cross stitcher to live 'ere. Never mind.

Hello all, I am that rarest of animals - the male seedbeader. Although I live in Wakefield, I teach workshops and sell kits through Jencel beads on Eccleshall road, so I'm hoping I qualify as a native beader! I'll go and have a look around now.
peter :)
Well..................I had a look, and figured out you have to be a cross stitcher to live 'ere. Never mind.

Hi, please don't be put off by the stitchers! We have many different craft etc here and would love to hear about yours also!

Absolutely! we'd love to see some of your work. We're always open to different crafts :D

I have not been on this section much, I do doll house crafts which is quite varied.So I thought you might be interested in my latest project.I have made a cafe come bistro with a roof garden.The inside is decorated with real lights, which looks good furnished as a bistro.The roof garden is tastefully fenced with spindled staircase so the customers can access the area,They can then enjoy the fine wine or beer in nice surroundings with perhaps a snack too.Sorry for going on ,but i get really involved in my miniature creations,some of my miniature people wear hand knitted clothes,which are done on needles like pins size 20 I think.I must admit I cant knit that small,but I do make their clothes sometimes.Is anyone else interested in miniature work?

Sounds lovely! Have you got any pictures you can show us?

I can take some today, but dont know how to post them on here, perhaps you can help

You will need to upload your photos onto something like photobucket www.photobucket.com then you can copy and paste the link on to here.

sounds great, I'd like to see pix too :)

hiya I have taken photoes hope they appear.
http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/sandorasbox-2008/

Very impressive :thumbsup:

wow, that is so good! :thumbsup:

Thanks so much for your comments,much appreciated, as I'm feeling very down at the moment,thanks again

Hi!

New to the forum, just thought I'd say hi! I am mostly a bobbin lacer, but every year me and a group of friends hold a series of christmas card making parties. (With lots of glitter and glue)

Look forward to chatting with you all!

Pader Cloak xx

Hi and welcome to the group! We look forward to getting to know you :). Do you have any pictures of your work to show us?

Tracy

Wow! Thanks for making me feel immediately wlecome :D

I've only got photos of the last piece I made, which was a simple sampler, (Bucks Point)

But, apparently I need to post twice more before I am allowed to post links on the forum :loopy:

Will post them soon!

Caroline
xx

Ah yes of course, sorry I hadn't looked at your post count! Looks like you'll just have to come and chat to us more till you can post links :hihi:

I bumped up my count on the post your pics thread :)
And then added my own pics at the end.

Not that I mind random chatting :D

xx

I've just found them on the other thread! We have a work in progress thread which is for all crafts so keep us updated on that thread whilst you are working on a project :)

Welcome Caroline!

Welcome Caroline!

i like some of the crafts that are done on here i have been dragged in to this crad making by my wife i do all her cutting on the craft robo she has bean making cards for about three years.
http://www.craftmarkets.co.uk/daphnes-paper-craft/

I have got a nice YIUJHJ8 for sale.


:confused:Can we have that in English please? I have no idea what you are on about? For all I know, what you are selling could be something rude!

Don't know if any of you crafters out there are aware of this, but the Sheffield 'Star' Newspaper are running a trip to the Birmingham Nec to a Crafts for Christmas Fayre.

It's in November (sorry I can't remember exact dates, but know it's a weekend) involves an overnight stop Bed, Breakfast, Evening Meal and costs about approx £89 (includes enterance fee to NEC. Coach Travel etc).

Perhaps some of you already know, but I just thought I pass the message along.

PS No, I don't work for them, before anybody asks!

They could do with running one to the shows in Harrogate :thumbsup:

:) Perhaps if enough of us wrote to 'The Star' they may organise one.

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to say a quick hello and let you all know about a Sheffield based craft group that has recently been set up.

Sheffield Craft Candy was created by a group of like minded crafters and it's a place to get together with other makers to support, encourage, promote each others work, participate in and organise workshops and craft fairs or simply share skills.

We'll be holding craft fairs, workshops, informative talks and general meetings as well as keeping everyone up to date about the Sheffield crafts scene.

Check out our website or contact us if you want any info!

Hi I enoy making cards is there a group that meets in sheffield I would like more ideas,I have got so much craft stuff but lacking inspiration at the moment,

Hey everyone!

Does anyone know any good bead shops in Sheffield? I make jewellery, but keep running out of materials... and I prefer buying locally rather than ordering the stuff online from Hong Kong!

Hi I enoy making cards is there a group that meets in sheffield I would like more ideas,I have got so much craft stuff but lacking inspiration at the moment,

Hey!

Me and my boyfriend are going to make our own christmas cards this year. Maybe we'll cut out stamps from potatoes, by cutting them in half and then carving a star shape or moon shape into the flat side. Then you can use gold paint, and stamp stars all over some dark red, dark green or dark blue card. When I was little, I'd do the same on the kind of brown paper you can get from the post office - to make matching wrapping paper!

Hi peeps

I've introduced myself on the main forum but thought I'd say hello here too as I only really joined the forum for the crafting group.

My main interest is papercrafting but I also enjoy knitting and cross-stitch when I have time.

Looking forward to getting to know you.

Sara

Hi I enoy making cards is there a group that meets in sheffield I would like more ideas,I have got so much craft stuff but lacking inspiration at the moment,

Hi boyesy

I run papercrafting classes and workshops.

First option - I'll be having a class towards the end of January 2009, haven't finalised it yet (will post on the forum when I do) but we'll be making a few different cards and a gift box/bag as well. Admission fee of £10 to cover materials costs and tea/coffee/biccies. No additional commitment to buy anything but you're welcome to if you choose.

Second option - I can give a workshop for you and your friends at your own home (party plan style). I demonstrate a few cards and crafting techniques to you and then you all have a go at a simple make and take project. It's not as hands-on as a class but just a fun crafting time for you and your friends. There is no charge for a workshop and you get free rubber stamp sets and other Stampin' Up! products if your friends spend a minimum amount on goodies. The more they spend the more freebies you get.

If you (or anyone else in the forum) would like to come to a class or have a workshop then just mail me for more details (I haven't got enough posts to provide the link yet but I'm at sarastamper123 @ googlemail.com). There's also more information and some examples of what we might make on my blog (just click on it in the signature below).

Sara

hi if you are wanting cheap supplies for your crafting have a look at my website we are trying to sell affordable items so everyone can have a go at crafting and also by recycling as much as possible we are helping the enviroment to,i have been a crafter for years and have found the prices horrendous so now my eyesight is not what it was decided to provide craft supplies at cheap and cheerful prices

Hi peeps :thumbsup:

I turned my hand to soapmaking and packedmy job in to do it fulltime (not a good idea in the middle of a ressession I know :loopy:) lol I love it though please have a look at my website if you get a change and let me know what you think there are free samples available. And if you also want to help my girlfriend and her "need a new handbag fund :huh:" try a slice for yourself

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Hello Everyone,
I have just finished a few cake decorating classes and have a few photos of my cakes, i have only been making my friends and family cakes but am looking to get started off maybe doing some part time side jobs and was wanting some advice.

Thanks,

Laura

hi i'm having trouble finding a material called "mesh" that is stapled or stretched to fit onto screens for the older style of screen printing.
i'm trying to find pre made screens or maybe mesh or a substitute mesh on a roll to buy. can anyone help, thanks.

Have you tried ebay?
I've also found this (http://www.selectasine.com/screens.php) if any good to you.

Hi I am new to the forum and just wanted to say hello. I have a passion for the beach and anything you can find there and currently create driftwood frames etc. I would be really interested in learning wood carving, can anyone point me in the right direction?

Hi Caznic, I don't have any info for you, but Welcome to the Forum :D

Have you tried ebay?
I've also found this (http://www.selectasine.com/screens.php) if any good to you.thanks thats perfect,im also after a school overhead projector if any one has one for cheap, thanks.

hi
can anybody tell me where i might find a sculpture class in sheffield?
i'm into sculpting - hammer and chisel variety - looking to learn more
thanks guys

Hello i want to set up a crafts group possibly in walkley; anyone else interested? I have tried joining all the craft groups but they are all full and have massive waiting lists! x

what kind of crafts are you looking at?

a mixed group would be ideal, I dont want to specify as I think the mix of skills would be really rewarding! I personally specialise in ceramics but dip into all sorts of other things, photography, illustration, short stories, jewellery making etc. Would be nice to join forces with all types of creative types; i would like to learn textiles, felt making, jewellery making in better detail, glass etc; the list is endless.

Are you interested in doing something? What sort of things do you make?

Hi everyone! I just joined Sheffield Forum to sell my sewing machine and sold it within 5 minutes of placing the classified - Wow!! Good to join you all!

I am a Textile Designer/Maker based in Sheffield. I create hand screen printed and hand embroidered textiles that are then scanned and printed on to blank greetings cards - available to purchase on Etsy.

Check out my designs at www.louisebroomhead.etsy.com

❀ Louise ❀ :)

Hi and welcome Louise!

Hi All
this is a very exciting Workshop organised by the Sheffield Hallam Branch of the Embroiderers Guild.

THE WORKSHOP IS ON SATURDAY 8th May
10am - 4pm
at Lomas Hall Stannington
only £20 last few places available.

If you are interested in booking a place please contact chrisseddon_98@yahoo.co.uk before Friday.


Linda Marie Young, is a young Artist who specializes in Free Hand Embroidery

Working from a home studio in Leicester, I design & make luxurious boxes combining paper & fabric
with intricate embroidery and delicate cutwork by hand.

'Linda Marie Young has carved a niche for herself in the crowded world of craft. Her range of intricate, lace-like boxes can be used for interior decoration, indulgent gifts or repositories for keepsakes and memories...' -Selvedge Magazine Sept/Oct 09

PLEASE CHECK OUT LINDA'S WEBSITE YOU WILL BE AMAZED AND INSPIRED.

lindamarie.co.uk

Regards Christine

Thanks for the welcome Hayley ☼

Chrissy - I've seen Linda Marie Young's work on the Embroiderer's Guild Website as she won an award with them. Sounds like a great opportunity!

❀ Louise ❀

Hi Louise

Just had a brief look at your website, do you do talks about your work, as I am looking for a speaker for our July meeting. If so could you give me a brief outline, of subject/s length of talk,
(meetings usually approx 120 mins so 90mins average speaking time) and charge. Or it could be a brief talk and a mini workshop. Lots of examples of your work on the night and things for sale also goes down really well too.
Please email me if you are interested
Regards
Christine

Hi everyone, I'm really into parchment craft. Is anyone interested in getting a group together to share tips and ideas. I live in the Manor area. Would love to hear from you.
Regards Joan

Hi Joan
I'm not into parchment myself, but I'd just like to welcome you to the Crafts Group, and look forward to seeing some of your work
:D

Hi Hayley, Thanks for the welcome, I'll take some photos of my parchment cards and try to put them on the forum - that is if I can fathom out how to do it. You should try parchment, it's very addictive.
Regards - Joan

Hi,thank you for letting me join your forum, i do hand knitting/crochet, and sometimes sell on ebay, mostly baby things and aran wear, i love knitting, crochet, my dogs lol, and would love to learn to spin one day.

Hi Bennybear
There's a wool show on 25/26th Sept at the big church in Walkley, S6. I'm sure I read that they're going to be doing spinning demos there, along with lots of lovely wool etc to play with and drool over. I can't wait! :D

Hi, my name I'm Saz and I love cross stitch! I dont get as much time to do it as I'd like, but it's coming along :)

Hi Saz! What kind of things have you been working on?

Hello, my name is Cheryl. I have dabbled in a few crafts over the years but I've been a card maker for about 10 years now. I would like to learn more about stamping as my stamping skills are quite basic.

I also bake with my 4 year old niece so would like to learn to decorate cupcakes as she loves to decorate her baking.

Hello, my name is Cheryl. I have dabbled in a few crafts over the years but I've been a card maker for about 10 years now. I would like to learn more about stamping as my stamping skills are quite basic.

I also bake with my 4 year old niece so would like to learn to decorate cupcakes as she loves to decorate her baking.

Hi Cheryl

I've got a Crop and Class starting this Saturday over at High Green and we'd love you to join us if you're able to.

Details are here (http://sarastamperclass.blogspot.com/2010/12/crop-and-class-starts-in-new-year_04.html). If you've got any questions then just ask away.

Sara

I have sent you a pm SaraStamper. Thanks.

Hi

I'm a wildlife artist and I have a studio and gallery at Caudwell's Mill, Rowsley - about 30 mins drive from Sheffield. I share with a fantastic wildlife photographer - he takes the photo's and I paint em!

Thankyou for my warm welcome!;)

Hi, i was looking at a forum where Beads were the subject so i registered and now i cant find it. I know the title had Sheffield in the title. Can anyone point me in the right direction Thanks in Advance3

Hi Mouse. This is the right place - welcome to the forum. You can use the search function to find the topic you require, or start your own thread. As you create a thread title, it may offer you various other similar threads you may wish to peruse :thumbsup:

Thank You Hayley1 i'll have a go, :) see what i can find.

:help: Hi, First let me tell ya that I'm not from Sheffield, I'm from Coventry. My reason for joining this forum, there are things I want to know and what better way than asking for some help or idea's from people you don't know and maybe become great friends in time.
Let me tell you a bit about myself, I am a qualified nail technician, two years ago i had an operation that didn't quite turn out the way it should.
So I wanted to use the time i had on my hands to do something different and maybe a change of career so this is why I joined.
My new venture is beads, making things with beads, learning any tips and tricks. So if you think you can help me, finding a cheap and good supplier, easy ways to do things and what to look out for. Which thread to use for which bead, PLEASE send me your ideas and any information you think would be helpfull it will be greatly received. BIG BIG Thank you :) :)

Hi Deluxmouse,

Have you had a look at the Crafts Forum? Just search for it on google.

From reading your post i think you will find the site really beneficial to you!

Hi everyone,

I was wanting to tell everyone about my new business venture. I have created an online shop called Funkestuff. I am selling a whole range of products, primarily from British homegrown businesses and would like to hear from anyone creative out there who is looking for a channel to sell their products through.
My email address is funkestuffuk@gmail.com

Thanks everyone

Tamsin

Anyone know why Craft Candy has folded?

We sell gemstone chip beads perfect for jewellery making and other craft activities and extremely low prices! Over 40 different gemstones to choose from!

www.bertiegerties.com

Anyone know of uk sellers of the Silhoeutte SD or ecraft. Or is anyone selling one?

Anyone know of uk sellers of the Silhoeutte SD or ecraft. Or is anyone selling one?

Who makes the SD? There are two manufacturers (at least) that make Silhouette machines. I have a Quickutz Silhouette. If you want a new one there are loats of craft shops that sell them. Its best to look around on line or craft magazines for offers. They can often be found second hand on ebay. I can see if I still have the sellers name but I've had mine for over four years now so they might not be the cheapest.

My name is Pat and I just love making all sorts of things such as jewellery, soaps, fabric flowers and hair accessories etc etc. In fact any new ideas for making polymer clay beads would be great !!!!!

Thank you, I managed to get one from eBay!

I'm after the do crafts me to you cd now, looks like eBay again!

Hi all. Been a member on the forum for years, but am wanting to take a more keen interest in my crafts and the crafty people in sheffield, so thought I'd introduce myself here. I like all sorts of crafts, cross stitch, sewing, card making....if i can make it i love it, lol.
Hopefully be able to post some pics of the projects I am doing, and take some tips and hints from anyone that likes wat I'm doing. I also have a blog, address in signature, but this is more for my own motivation rather than anything else, but please feel free to have a read!
Guess thats it for now.
Happy crafting xx

Hello everyone.

I take part in many handmade crafts, such as free hand embroidery, crochet, knitting, cross stitch, rag rugs. i try to use these old traditional techniques and putting a modern spin on my designs. I also make things for craft fairs, such as purses, cushions, jewellery and other nice little things for the home.

I am really interested in people’s handmade memories.

I believe allot of creative people who love handmade crafts was inspired by the older women.

I was inspired by my mother, i used to watch her knit and I was fascinated by how fast she was. She also taught me these techniques.

I would love to hear everyone’s memories of creating their first handmade piece? What it was? How it made you feel..How their crafting skills inspired you?

It would be great to hear stories from crafty people and I may even use the stories for my very next project.

Thank you
Lillybet

Hello Craft Lovers!

Im running a community art project in Sheffield at the moment called Biography Bunting!

Join in with Biography Bunting and take part in creating a piece of inter-generational public art.

We are inviting everyone of all ages to create their own triangle flag to represent themselves. This can include anything you choose words or images, whatever you please. Get crafty with pens, needle and thread, paints and fabric!

All entries will be displayed at a final celebration event, which you will be invited to come see and experience what you have helped create! It will be great to look at the designs and guess what part of Sheffields community they have come from!

Bunting packs are free and include information and a fabric flag for you customize! Although please feel free to create your own out of whatever material you wish - knit, crochet, applique, paper cut - the choice is yours.

The lovely Cocoa have agreed to collect the flags for us. Once you have finished your creation please send it back in the envelope provided or take them to:

Cocoa,
462 Ecclesall Road,
Sheffield,
S11 8PX

They are open everyday from 10-5.30 and 12-5 on Sundays.
(They make a mean hot chocolate too)


FINALLY remember to include your name, a short sentence about your flag and contact details to be entered into a free prize draw.

Details of the final celebration event coming soon!

Bunting packs are available to pick up from Cocoa on Ecclesall Rd, Thelma's on Sharrowvale Road, and will shortly be in Whichcraft and Harland Cafe on John St.

If you would like to take part I can also post bunting packs out if you PM me with your address!

Looking forward to hearing from you!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/BiographyBunting
Twitter: @Bio_Bunting

Hi, I have just started making handmade fashion bracelets. Does anybody know of any bead wholesalers in Sheffield? x

As a fellow crafter I am organising an Easter Craft & Gift Fair at the Baslow Village Hall 3days. Would any of you experienced crafters like to hire a table for 1 - 3 days and sell some of the lovely items you make. You would be very welcome. Jewellery tables will be limited.
The event will be well advertised. Why not try it. Send me your email address for more details

Is the Easter craft fair actually on the Easter weekend ??? Also how much is a stall please ???

I usually buy all my beads off Ebay as this is by far the cheapest. I've never come across any wholesalers.

Hi does anyone make steampunk jewellery ????