I'm more into embroidery and kitchen (food/sweets) projects. The ones that I was pleased with were always those that made people around me happier. A nice marzipan cake for a child's birthday or a nice embroidery piece eve if it were only a design embroidered on a towel or bag. I think that we should all be pleased with anything that makes someone's day better. Have a nice day!
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Linus quilt in the making. Had to set it out on bed to see if star was ok. Few more rows to add.
When I retired from teaching 8 years ago, I seemed to become obsessed with making things. I rediscovered patchwork after a gap of 40 years and started with a simple quilted bed runner. Eventually bought a new sewing machine and now can't stop. DH commented on the rash of seasonal cushion covers that kept popping up and there's a limit to how many quilts the beds need. But a year ago I joined a Linus Project group. They make quilts for children in hospitals, so I can continue to quilt away but with a purpose. Maybe after leaving teaching that's why I felt the need to make stuff. Now need to find homes for all the crocheted shawls that are draped over sofas and do something with the drawful of finished but not framed cross stitch.
I am pleased with birth samplers I did for both GC and samplers made for our home. Think cross stitch is what I enjoy doing best.
Love sewing but I'm making patchwork these days which I send off to a hospital shop to raise funds. I do hope they do as I don't know what I'd do with the stuff I make. The last two were scrap quilts and I'm making two more to go as soon as possible
Very impressed with all your projects!
Here's a pic of my garden seat cushions for dd. Well over a year ago now but they still look nice.
Might add that there are projects I've abandoned, inc. not long ago a long black card I was knitting for a sister. Did it all except for the band all round the front - the dreaded 'pick up and knit' about a million stitches - nearly went blind/mad trying to do it and eventually gave up. Just as well the yarn wasn't too expensive....
I’m a bit of a seamstress so have made wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses and my own outfits for several weddings as well as special occasion clothes. I have recently made patchwork quilts out of my DH and DS old cotton work shirts, the white ones I dyed and the striped / checked ones I tried to colour coordinate. So far have made 3 and still have a box of old shirts left waiting..
As I'm sure I've mentioned before here cooking/baking does not come naturally to me, so when I rashly offered to make a Fairy Castle birthday cake for DGD a few years ago I was particularly pleased (and surprised) with the result. I confess I cheated and bought ready made sponges and swiss rolls and 'remodelled' them, but the fun part for me was the icing and decorating. DGD was delighted with it.
I have made countless sewing / craft / DIY projects over the years that I've been pleased with, but last year I made some some Hobby Horses for my grandchildren which turned out well. They love them. I still have three spare ones for sale on Folksy if anyone is interested. folksy.com/shops/Overner
I probably won't be making any more though as the turning and stuffing is too painful for my hands now.
Currently I'm experimenting with book making and binding with varying degrees of success. So many things to try and not enough time!
gillyknits that's fabulous. I can crochet but it's not one of my favoured crafts! That must have taken you hours and lots of patience. Destined to become a family heirloom I'm sure. 
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