Team Dolls/Toys/Ami

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This thread is for members of Team Dolls/Toys/Ami to chat with each other.

[RosemaryP.]

Hello fellow team mates. Are we ready to start this exciting journey of toy making? I know my daughter is anxious for me to start her unicorn. Chomping at the bit, so to speak. (Bad pun, sorry :))

[chrissyf]

my thingh is deciding which of the five tea sets needed for Christmas I am going to work on

[Pumpkinmouse]

Hey Maties well Im ready got the pattern all ready and my colors, hooks, etc...Cant wait to start :hook

[PogoJr]

Hi Team!! I wish I could say I'm ready to go but I found my lost pattern only yesterday. I worked late tonight so I will have to make HL tomorrow to get my yarn. Good luck and happy hooking everybody!! :cheer

[crochetfool]

Hi all,
I am ready and raring to go!

Jayanthi

[Carla J]

Just stopped in to offer a little support.

:cheer:cheer:cheer:clap:clap:cheer:cheer:cheer

Yeaaaa TEAM! You can do it!

[Pumpkinmouse]

Well the body is done and 2 legs working on the arms now of my 1st Teddy....How is everyone else doing? :hook

[SassyCMA06]

Hi ladies!

I'm going to try to start on my bear tonight after work- I can't wait!

[PogoJr]

I just got home after running around all day but I came home with a big bag full of yarn. I'm going to be using Baby Bee Sweet Delight Baby yarn for the doll and ILTY for the mini rr.

I'm doing the rr in my secret pal's favorite colors (pink, yellow and blue) with matching variegateds. I may try to get started tonight (I hate that I'm already a day behind) but the longer I sit at this laptop the tireder I'll get.

[RosemaryP.]

I have half a leg done. I am working on a bag for the tote swap and I am almost done. Both are staring at me. A row and a half on the bag, then assembly. For sure I will get the legs done of the unicorn tomorrow. After the row and a half. We can do this team. Because we are awesome!

[Lubba_my_kiddos]

I have all of the plastic canvas required. All I need to do now is pick my colors.

[chrissyf]

I have the main part of the tea pot almost finished.

[PogoJr]

I got ready to start last night and with hook in hand realized that I had overlooked the fact that I needed offwhite yarn. Just a small oversight considering that is the color I start with.

I was so mad at myself. So anyway, I went to HL today and got some ivory ILTY sport weight (I was so excited...they didn't have any when I was there yesterday).

Their color selection was limited so I wasn't able to get any in pink (which is the main color) so I'll stick with what I've got. Now, I think I can say I'm ready to get started.

I've got a lot of ground to make up. Hope everyone else is having better luck than I am. Go team!!! :cheer

[Pumpkinmouse]

Evening Maties well I am almost done with the 1st Bear :clap have to do the mouth and ears and then an outfit....Then on to the next bear...Glad I picked this pattern cause it is so easy to follow.:hook

[PogoJr]

I've caught up to where I wanted to be two days in. I've got the head finished and am 4 rows into the body. Now I think it's bedtime. :yawn Will crochet more tomorrow (or should I say later today?). Good night team! :sleep

[Michele]

I'm working my 2 Amineko's assembly line fashion .... it always seems to work for me when I make a couple of the same thing :lol

So far I have 2 heads done and 1 & 1/2 torso's. My goal for today is to finish up the last torso and get 2 arms done

:cheer Hope everyone is in the crocheting zone!!!! :cheer

:cheerGO TEAM:cheer

[Stephanie]

Hi Team! My project falls under this category better than anything else. I'm making a Halloween kit that consists of a spider and web, a candy corn and a small pumpkin container. I tried making two different items yesterday and discovered my gauge was too big, so had to buy a smaller crochet hook today.

[Lubba_my_kiddos]

Hey all! Just checking in. I have the bottom half of the teapot done! Could have had more but I smoked my elbow of the plate that the door latches into (you know where the nubby part goes into when you shut the door) HARD and it's all swollen and very sore! But I can still crochet comfortably (PHEW!). Check back again!

[Carla J]

:cheer :cheer GO TEAM GO!!! :cheer :cheer

Injured player on the team.... Send in the Medics ... Whowa look there shes walking it off..... back in play..... :woo :woo

[PogoJr]

Good morning team! I stayed up late last night to keep myself on schedule. I now have the body done and have started working on the first leg. Go team!!

[Pumpkinmouse]

:cheerMorning Team First Teddy is done just finishing up on her dress and started the 2nd teddy wooooooohoooooo GO TEAM:cheerHope your boo boo feels better :hug

[crochetluvknot]

I didnt join the team but wanted to add some cheer for you all :cheer :clap :yay

[oldbonboys]

I haven't been officially added to the team as yet, but have asked Amy to - I had said that I would do Dolls clothes, but hadn't specified how many.

I got back to her and told her that I would do one outfit/dress for each day of the olympics - How many would that be???

I have gotten of to a good start - even though I have a face that is swollen and has been since Friday because of toothache and infections - saw the doctor on Friday, and he put me onto antibiotics and stronger painkillers.

I have a small pile sitting on the lounge beside me as I work - the worst part - or at least the part that I hate is sewing the buttons or press studs on !! If it was up to me, I would crochet a dozen dresses rather that sew on one button/press stud. He He

[sissie44]

hello team Dolls ... just checking on the completion .. I'm in team Sissie44 Seniors.... looks like some really nice work being done here


:cheer:cheerKEEP UP THE GREAT WORK:cheer:cheer

[teakaycee]

Good morning!
Looks like you guys are moving right along...... AWESOME.
Keep up the good work ladies........... I see Gold in them thar toys.
Thought I would stop by... lend my support and pass out some water before I get busy with my project.
:water :water :water :water :water

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
Grab your yarn and grab your hooks,
Get your scissors and your books,
We can do it, yes we can,
We can make it Team Afghan!

[RosemaryP.]

Wow! Lots of hard work going on here. I have all the pieces of my unicorn (except the horn, but that's an add on and can wait a bit) done and ready to assemble.

That's going to be the hard part. I hate to put pieces together. It never fails that one piece won't fit the way it's supposed to and frustrates the entire project.

Then comes the stuffing, mane and horn. I had to take a break because I needed to finish my tote for my buddy in the purse/tote swap. All this work is making my hands go numb. However after a day or so of rest, which was really hard, I am back in the game.

Go Team Toys!:cheer

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Rosemary, Way to go there. Although you need to take a break... we don't want any injuries!

[dilyca2006]

Go Team Dolls Go!!!!!!!!!!

[Pumpkinmouse]

:cheerI finished 2nd teddy and now started the 3rd one woohoo:cheer

Go team go Yeaaaaaaaaaaa TEAM :clap

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Way to go Maryann! Go Team Go! :woo :woo
:cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer

[Lubba_my_kiddos]

I finished the Tea Pot and one cup. 3 more cups to go! And they work quick! I should be done in 2 days.

[Michele]

:thinkMy personal coach told me that my 2 Amineko's wasn't challenging enough for me. She told me to up the Amineko's to 4 and said she knows I can do it since my hook has been flying :hook

Here's what I have done so far: 4 heads, 4 torso's , 5 and a half arms .I hope to finish up all the arms today then start on the legs

:cheer Go Team Toys :cheer

[chrissyf]

teapot done, teacup almost done...going to work some more while DD is at horseback riding lessons

[Granny Square]

4 heads, 4 torso's , 5 and a half arms

My goodness, sounds like Dr. Frankenstein's lab! :lol

I just stopped by to :cheer you on! :yay

[PogoJr]

Head, body and one leg are done on my doll. I'm working on leg #2 with the arms, bonnet and rr still to go. I said that finding time to crochet is what would make this a challenge and that has been accurate so far. I'm hoping to get more done over the weekend.

Sounds like everyone is doing great. Go team!!! :cheer :cheer

[craziebunny]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/gifs/wave.gif

[Pumpkinmouse]

:cheerGO TEAM GO :cheer

Here's my progress so far....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bears1.jpg

[oldbonboys]

:cheerGO TEAM GO :cheer

Here's my progress so far....


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bears1.jpg



Way to go - How gorgeous are these.

[oldbonboys]

I have completed 8 dresses/outfits, so am on target so far (one for each day of the olympics).

Will try and take some photos over the weekend so that you can see what I have been doing. I think that it works out at 16 or 17 outfits?? Not sure. Can anyone clarify.

[Carla J]

I have completed 8 dresses/outfits, so am on target so far (one for each day of the olympics).

Will try and take some photos over the weekend so that you can see what I have been doing. I think that it works out at 16 or 17 outfits?? Not sure. Can anyone clarify.
:woo :jumpyay Go Oldbonboys Go! :woo :cheer

[Carla J]

As the demand for massages increased, we had to call in extra help. Here is teammate already receiving their turn.

[Midds]

As the demand for massages increased, we had to call in extra help. Here is teammate already receiving their turn:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/smilies/1080smileysamm1406.gif

I am not part of this team but we really could use some massages over at Team Afghan. Hope you don't mind...I have scheduled time with your masseuse. For some reason I have this odd feeling that Team Afghan will have her booked for quite some time! :lol Thanks for sharing! :D

[RosemaryP.]

How do I get in on the masseuse? I'm in desperate need of some kneeding.

[RosemaryP.]

I'm done.:clap:clap My daughter named her "Rosie".
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e97/defwagpin/DSCN2242.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e97/defwagpin/DSCN2243.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e97/defwagpin/DSCN2245.jpg
This is Katie and Rosie.

(Someday I'll get the hang of this picture posting business.:think)

[Pumpkinmouse]

Im done I finished last night and here are my babies

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bear1.jpg


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bear2.jpg


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Laynascreations/Bear3.jpg

[Michele]

:cheer:cheer Way To Go RosemaryP Rosie is really cute! :cheer:cheer

[Michele]

:cheer:cheer Way to go Pumpkinmouse on all your bears :cheer:cheer

[Michele]

All of my body parts are done :yay now the fun part of putting them all together :P

[chrissyf]

I finished...yippeeeee
so here it is Austyn's TeaSet
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/chrissyf1973/teaset1.jpg

[Carla J]

:jumpyay Way to go Chrissy! :jumpyay

GOOO TEAM GOOO!

[Pumpkinmouse]

woooooohoooooo :cheerGO TEAM GO :cheer

[oldbonboys]

I finished...yippeeeee
so here it is Austyn's TeaSet
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/chrissyf1973/teaset1.jpg


This is fantastic - I can see a lot of tea parties taking place with this lovely little set.

I would love one of these in my toy box for nieces to have cups of teas with me!!

[oldbonboys]

Have finished all but one dress - should finish that tonight and then will take photos to post!!

[RosemaryP.]

Wow, chrissyf. That tea set is awesome. My dd took one look at it and said, "Mommy, can you make me one of those?" You're going to have to share the pattern.

Pumpkinmouse, the bears are adorable. Katie also liked them.

Keep up the good work, team.:cheer:clap

[oldbonboys]

Well, I finished the amount of outfits needed to complete the challenge that I set for myself, and still have a couple on the go to complete over the weekend.:clap

I made a sleeper, 3 varigated dress using the same pattern as the plain blue one, simple sun dress by Nila in bright varigated cotton, cabbage patch party dress by MamaHooks, and a pile (12) Triple Ruffle Dresses by Megananne3.

I contacted Megananne3 to ask if I could sell the finished dresses at our Local Hospital Auxiliary Craft Fair in a couple of weeks, as I made a couple of these for my nieces and all their friends now want them - so I have made them and they will be sold on this stall to raise money for the new defibrilator that our little hospital (10 beds) needs. Her pattern really ROCKS and I have made it in various sizes to fit the different dolls in question (3 ply, 4 ply, 5 ply and 8 ply). I hope that she does design some more dresses because her pattern is easy to follow and to Jazz up by using different threads.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee76/oldbonboys/DSCF3902.jpg

[Priszm]

Well, I finished the amount of outfits needed to complete the challenge that I set for myself, and still have a couple on the go to complete over the weekend.:clap

I made a sleeper, 3 varigated dress using the same pattern as the plain blue one, simple sun dress by Nila in bright varigated cotton, cabbage patch party dress by MamaHooks, and a pile (12) Triple Ruffle Dresses by Megananne3.

I contacted Megananne3 to ask if I could sell the finished dresses at our Local Hospital Auxiliary Craft Fair in a couple of weeks, as I made a couple of these for my nieces and all their friends now want them - so I have made them and they will be sold on this stall to raise money for the new defibrilator that our little hospital (10 beds) needs. Her pattern really ROCKS and I have made it in various sizes to fit the different dolls in question (3 ply, 4 ply, 5 ply and 8 ply). I hope that she does design some more dresses because her pattern is easy to follow and to Jazz up by using different threads.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee76/oldbonboys/DSCF3902.jpg



Those are amazing! You did a wondeful job!

[Carla J]

oldbonboys the color combinations are beautiful!!!! :jumpyay :cheer

:blush I think I forgot to tell ChrissyF that the tea set is adorable!!!

[Stephanie]

Those little cabbage patch dresses are so darn cute! My sister has been after me to try crocheted doll clothing, so maybe I will give it a whirl.

I chose my project because it was a new technique and I have finally gotten the hang of it. Finished crocheting the spider yesterday (just have to sew in ends and add eyes) and that darn web is coming out nice, but a difficult project for me. It's basically thick thread crochet, which is quite a challenge for me. I am determined to finish this web (currently 60% done) before starting on the easier part of the project (candy corn and small pumpkin).

Photo of progress. OMG! I have to be done by Sunday at 10 CST? Ouch!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/Tarana/Crochet/spiderwebprogress.jpg

[Carla J]

Someone just pointed out the notification bar for the time for the end of the games:
"The end is near for the 2008 Crochet Games of Ancient Greece!
The closing ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 8 AM Eastern time on August 24.
Official time to stop work on your crochet challenge is 11 AM Eastern time on August 24."

[Michele]

I just have to attach the legs to my 4 Amineko's then I'm done. I'll post pictures tonight

[Pumpkinmouse]

:cheerGo team go :cheer

[PogoJr]

I just finished my Sweetie Pie baby doll.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2790077357_3c2ae5ee50.jpg

And from the back:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2790924820_2c3e31274d.jpg

Now I have to get started on the rr for her. It shouldn't take long since the doll is small.

Go Team! :cheer

[Pumpkinmouse]

Very Cute Doll :cheerGo Team Go :cheer

[PogoJr]

I've been really busy (hard week at work) so I haven't been able to keep up with this thread. I just went back and looked at everyone's work and WOW! :yay Everybody has done a great job!

Way to go Team! :cheer I have to get busy on my little doll's rr. I have to get it done tonight because tomorrow at 10am CT, I'll be in church and I don't think my Sunday school teacher would take too kindly to me crocheting in class :lol.

[frogrockr]

WTG :bounce :bounce !!!!!


just came by to say congratulations!!!!!

Manda

[Stephanie]

:cheerYeah team!!:cheer

Keep up the good work!

I am now officially completed with the crochet work on my project (Halloween kit). Tomorrow morning, I just need to add a face to the candy corn and sew in a few threads. I will post a photo some time tomorrow (camera batteries aren't working, darn it. :eek

Great job everybody! :ghug You can all do a happy dance! :dance

[Michele]

:cheer:cheer I finished my Amineko's :cheer:cheer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/th_P1010555.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/P1010555.jpg)

Here's pictures of each one .... they haven't been named yet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/th_P1010557.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/P1010557.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/th_P1010558.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/P1010558.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/th_P1010559.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/P1010559.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/th_P1010560.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FMH_2004/Crochet%20stuff2/P1010560.jpg)

[PogoJr]

Well, I am done! The rr to go with my Sweetie Pie baby is done. I will post pictures tomorrow as I am just too tired to get my camera out. Way to go everybody! :yay:cheer:clap

[Carla J]

:jumpyay :jumpyay :cheer :cheer Way to go Michele, Stephanie, and Pojo Jr! :cheer :cheer :jumpyay :jumpyay

Congratulations!

Michele those kitties are puuuurrrfic! I like the doily they are on too! :D

[minwifeof4boys]

Coming out of a brain fog here to ask where I can find the pattern for the Sweetie Pie doll... she is so very cute!!!

[PogoJr]

Thank you! It was an Annie's Attice free pattern of the day. I don't know what the rules are for sharing a free pattern who's day has past...

[minwifeof4boys]

Thank you! It was an Annie's Attice free pattern of the day. I don't know what the rules are for sharing a free pattern who's day has past...
..Thanks... I can track it down.... you did a great job with yours!

[Stephanie]

Ok.. here's my photo of my Halloween project done for the games. I apologize for the beat up blue tarp, but I got home late and was quickly running out of sunlight so just made do.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1600103/3194928/331706317.jpg

[melinda9723]

Just wanted to let everyone know I started a thank you post for Amy here
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=1425302#post1425302

please feel free to stop by and post a thank you note if you want. Way to go everyone :cheer