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Over the years I have had so many different hobbies. The photos of some of them just sit in an envelope and never looked at. If I share my makes will you share yours?
this photo is of fabric dolls now owned by my gr-granddaughters.
What a lot of very talented grabs there are. Sadly seeing, knitting, crochet, drawing or painting are not my strengths at all. But over the last few years have increasingly enjoyed photography and have recently had some printed as cards.
Auntieflo I'm so sorry I didn't reply to your post - a long time ago now, and I obviously just forgot to return to this thread 
To answer your question, yes I did use a pattern for the bag - and as luck would have it, it is a free pattern! I came across it in this blog and followed the link to this website which has a download link for the pattern.
It is very easy to make, but you do need to have various bits and bobs to complete it as per the pattern. Though I'm thinking of making some changing to the next one I make, because I didn't feel the faux leather flap closure was a complete success.
I've finished my Nativity set - except for the donkey, and I won't get around to that until I've finished all the little things for Gdd's preschool Christmas fair.
Still all living on top of the piano, though - must think about a stable soon.
Yes Bathsheba I did use my Cricut. Ive had mine for about 3 years now and I love it. I make all my own cards, things like the frame and then use HTV (hot vinyl) to make tshirts with slogans and things like bags and kitchen towels.
Keeps me out of mischief. I'm sure you'll find it really useful, and its really simple to use.
these are some things I made using it.
And here's my latest project, all finished except for the button stud to do the closure (waiting on delivery)
Beautiful dolls JuneS and so many other superb makes on here. Janeainsworth your piece is just gorgeous, I would love to be able to do that. You must show us some examples of your work once you get going!
NanaandGrampy did you make that with the aid of a Cricut machine or similar? I have a Cricut, which I got last January and I've yet to set it up and use it! I really must find time, it's such a waste.
Here are some of the things I've made recently apart from the majority of my GD's wardrobe!
First of the three wise men for my Nativity set - I'm calling him Melchior. I miscounted rows so his gown is a bit long and will probably be trailing in sheep and donkey poo in the stable, but heigh ho.
I've already done my 3 sheep, so only 2 more wise men, 2 shepherds, Mary, Joseph, baby, manger and a donkey to go. Oh, and a stable to put them all in....
I hope it’s ok to include this here. It’s not one of mine, but is a family heirloom.
It was made probably some time in the 1920’s by my Great-uncle Joe for his sister, my Great-Aunt Florrie.
I’ve recently had an introductory lesson in calligraphy and find it fascinating and relaxing though I know I’ll never achieve the skill and artistry in this piece.
I used to make pictures from scraps of tweed fabric. This is one of the best ones.
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