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Thread created on 1339510110 by wodentoad.
Status: Open thread, open to all.
The toad is alive, I've just been SO busy!!! I have been making nalbinded hats, I made a quilt (in a month!), I've started writing a craft book with hand drawn pictures (done over top of pictures), and my dog passed away. He was very old, and very very loved. We are moving towards plants. It's been busy. So some pictures:
But I'm resolved to finish this tea cloth, which means I have 22 medallions to finish. I'm starting on that today!
I love that quilt. Is it for your son? Seems like a typically boy kind of thing.
More nalbinding - yay! I could almost wish we lived in a colder part of the world, so I could take this up. But something that warm simply isn't very practical here! I totally understand taking a break from the big thing to work up a few smaller items. But...
Tea Cloth! Tea Cloth! Tea Cloth! — That's a chant to encourage you. Visualize waving pom-poms and a crowd urging you towards the goal. You definitely have a crowd here, and we are definitely encouraging you.
Lol, the quilt is for me and my husband, it's our favorite pokemon, Paras. This was our 19th anniversary, and because of his job, we end up spending it apart. He sent me chocolate, Iade him a quilt.
It certainly gets cold enough for wool here. I have been thinking about making some mittens, though I don't lack for gloves.
I love the quilt Erin! It's got a certain pixel art vibe going on.
Another cheerleader here for your tablecloth!
It was done using the "quilt as you go" method. So each square block is made up of two triangular pillows. That way, when you stitch them together, the quilt is done. Switching up the orientation of the squares is what allowed me to make the hearts.
in reply to soyloquesoy's post:
Monica, if you haven't already done so, take the time to read this entire thread. Make yourself your favourite beverage first, and get into the most comfortable chair you have — it will take a while. It's been going on for about 10 years now. Not sure when exactly you went MIA, so you may have already read the earlier posts. This tea cloth is mammoth, and Erin has worked away like a trooper through pregnancy and childbirth, holidays, house moving, graduate school... life. She deserves all the cheering we can give her.
Still sadly, just an undergrad. I have changed majors a couple of times over the years, but the last year has been finally on the right path of Anthropology, with a focus on textiles.
Erin, I was wondering what branch of science you were in. Anthropology with focus on textiles is so very interesting!
I have an Epic Project in my crafting history, so I can relate. (A knit bedspread with escher tesselation that I started in October 2014 and finished last March) I kept a record as I went on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/soyloquesoy/on-the-shore-2
Very nice! It's lovely to watch it all come together, isn't it?
Totally exciting! And the final countdown!
in reply to soyloquesoy's post:
That's spectacular, Monica. I love these big projects made up of motifs that can be toted around until assembling is called for. Although yours looks like assembling was quite a feat. You do the most amazing geometric things.
Thanks Lynn! Geometry is my "thing", indeed. And yes, having a 'carry along' crafting project is perfect!
Halfway through the 22 medallions that I have, not counting the Lacy Twins who are still traveling, but I'm leaving a space for them. The one central medallion that is bordered in black is the one my husband sent to space. For the one opposite the Lace-tronaut, I am thinking of what to do with it, so I have 4 balanced "special" centers, and four normal ones.
Due to the size limit on photos, I'll post the link to the google photo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UHKiEJmAcER9gANKA
We're almost there, guys. It's just been 10 years.
Erin, we have enjoyed the 'ride' over the past ten years. What an achievement! 
My niece just got married this weekend so I got partway through side 5, 13/22. I also thought of how to balance the side opposite the space side, which is my favorite thing about Earth, my family! We were all together (except my eldest niece) so we took a family photo.
I'm the one in the dragon shirt and there is the lace on my shoulder. My space lace, I traded the white chain thread for black, for this one, in honor of the grand weirdness that is my family, I have a rainbow thread for the chain.
Passed this through Discord to shrink it down enough to fit here. Not counting the missing Lacey Twins, who have places opposite them, I have finished 7/8 sides of the final round of the Medallions. I have three medallions left, and until the Lacey twins are home, I will call this finished. Ten years, unspeakable miles, uncountable family events at which this has been a guest, all complete. Thanks to absolutely everyone who has been a part of this journey. Without the support of this group, I never would have had the encouragement to finish this, the largest project I have ever done in my life. Thank you, all of you, for being there for me!
Wow! Just — WOW. Now the real work begins — sorting and collating all your notes and errata, along with whatever comments from this thread you want to include, and then publishing your book. But I'm sure you're looking forward to a break from this massive project, till the next one. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you on this amazing journey. You have been a source of inspiration and awe which only increased as your teacloth grew. Well done, Erin! Well done, indeed.
It's done. I finished it just a few minutes ago. I feel like the rug was pulled out from under me. I need to find a natural spot to go and stare contemplatively into the distance at. I really, truly, can't thank all of you enough for being on this (very long) journey with me!
You can just barely see the black bordered Lace-tronaut, and opposite, I switched out my black shuttle thread with some pastel rainbow to represent my family and everyone who has shared this journey. Again, thank all of you for this.
I showed it to my husband, and his very first comment was, "how long would it take you?" So I told him a tiny bit of the 10 year history. His reaction was a "Humph." For him, that says a lot.
Thank you for showing it to us on the table. It looks quite different from spread on the floor.
