Team Home Decor

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This thread is for members of Team Home Decor to chat with each other.

[craziebunny]

:hi fellow teammates!:cheerI'm ready to go here to start my stars and snowflakes:eekSince a FGM sent me 2 size 7 hooks I sure dont have to stop and look for a hook!:clapHope you are all ready to go too!!:cheer

[Scorpio59]

Hey craziebunny - Glad you're here! I need to pull out the supplies for my pillow tonight when I put the kids to bed so I am ready to start tomorrow morning at 8:00 am! I'm on the east coast!

I wonder how many others will join us?

[LyndyLou]

Hello fellow teammates!! :hi I can't wait to get going on the 12 squares for my tablecloth (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Governor.html) !! :woo

I work in the afternoon, so I hope to start at exactly 7:08am cst today!!

I am soooooo exited!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[craziebunny]

Hello fellow teammates!! :hi I can't wait to get going on the 12 squares for my tablecloth (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Governor.html) !! :woo

I work in the afternoon, so I hope to start at exactly 7:08am cst today!!

I am soooooo exited!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer
:cheerWOW pretty tablecloth you are going to be making!

[LyndyLou]

Thanks Craziebunny! I've been working on it for what seems like forever and I only have 9 motifs done so far -- making 12 for this is definitely be a challenge! Whew!!

I can't wait to see pictures of your star and snowflakes -- I've always wanted to make snowflakes but I'm such a big chicken when it comes to starching/stiffening stuff!

Ohhhh, I can't wait!!!!

[~Kel~]

Hello all! I'm ready to start but first I'm desperately trying to finish the tank top I'm making to wear to my FSIL's bridal shower on Sun. I think DH is driving us when we go into St. louis though so that gives me two hours in the car to work on my stockings

[littleKnit]

:cheerhello fellow teammates haha. Well i can't wait to start my pillow, but i think it might be too easy for me. oh well! good luck everyone on their home decor items!

[ldyer1]

Hi teammates, I will be on vaca most of this week but I will be working on my project away. Today, must pick the colors from my stash for my Crinoline project!

[littleKnit]

^^^ I'll be away for all this week til next saturday, and i will do my project too.

[Scorpio59]

Earlier today I set a goal for 7 rows over in the Let the Games Begin forum.
It looks like I am going to make my goal !!!

Tomorrows goal will be lighter because the kiddos will be home but I am going to shoot for 4 more rows and weaving in all the ends so far. It's a graphed pattern so there are lots of starts and stops with ends. Weave, weave, weave!

Oh littleKnit- I am a BIG ER fan myself. So many years of my life watching ER!

[craziebunny]

Earlier today I set a goal for 7 rows over in the Let the Games Begin forum.
It looks like I am going to make my goal !!!

Tomorrows goal will be lighter because the kiddos will be home but I am going to shoot for 4 more rows and weaving in all the ends so far. It's a graphed pattern so there are lots of starts and stops with ends. Weave, weave, weave!

Oh littleKnit- I am a BIG ER fan myself. So many years of my life watching ER!
:cheerWTG on progress!
I am on first one snowflake on row 3 lol 6 more to go. then tonight make a star one. figuring 2 aday.Hey by the time I get done with them I might have a half tablecloth ahahhahaa instead ornaments ahahaha

[craziebunny]

well here I am 2 hours later still on the same one lol man making snowflakes are hard !:lol
row 7 now so 2 more rows to go!

[Quilt Crossover]

Hello fellow teammates! I'm afraid I jumped in over my head when I set a goal to make an oval doily. :blush
During the training time I tried out a small sample and it is beyond my abilities right now.

In the true spirit of "never quit" I have substituted an easier doily to work on, and I hope it to get it completed by the end of the games.

I can't wait to settle in for a night of watching the Olympics and crochet! It won't be long now...

Good luck to all the athletes. :clap :clap :clap

[Carla J]

Just stopped in to ....
:cheer:cheer:cheer:clap:clap:cheer:cheer:cheer

Yeaaa TEAM! Way to go everyone!

[craziebunny]

:crywell still on the last 2 rows of this snowflake am I am stuck it doesnt look like the picture:confusedSo I started the star one.got stuck on this one tooo soo puttin it up for now.. feeling like one of them that finished last today! tiny thread and tiny hook and me arent getting along! :hookBut later on is another try!!

[LyndyLou]

Good work everyone!!! :cheer

I've gotten one motif completed and attached.......now if there was only some magical way to weave in those evil ends!!!! :hook

[~Kel~]

OK got my tank done yesterday so i can do nothing but concentrate on stockings for the next two weeks.

[im_a_nutcase372]

Hey teammates! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer Go team home decor!
I'm so excited! I actually got pretty far yesterday, but I had to frog practically the entire thing, except for two rows.:(:(:(:( But, we're going to the beach today, so I'll have plenty of time to work on my doily in the car. I'm goin' for gold all the way with my mom!
Have fun everybody, and I'll post pics of my progress soon.

[Scorpio59]

OK- So I met yesterday's goal to do 7 rows. I was flying! :cheer

Today I found an hour to myself and took my project basket up to my room. Completed 2 rows today. Worked much slower than yesterday because I really should be more careful (and not so careless) :P

I am going to try to do one more good row tonight. I'll plan to post a picture tomorrow. :blush

I am also working on assembling squares for an afghan to take to my grandfather in the nursing home. The joinings are all black and hard to see so I only do a few squares a day. ;)

Slow and steady- that's how I'm going to make it to the finish line! :clap

Crochet Games of Ancient Greece Project Status-
Front of graph pillow- 9 out of 33 rows done.
Back of pillow - 0
Ends woven in- 0%

[craziebunny]

:cheerok one snowflake down now. so onward we or I go!:cheer

[LyndyLou]

I finished another motif!! :jumpyay

Here is a picture of what I have done so far. There is a total of 11 motifs (9 previously made and 2 made during the CGOG)........only 10 more to make for a gold medal -- and like a million more for an actual tablecloth! :faint

Everyone is doing an awesome job - I can't wait to see progress pictures!!

Team Home Decor ROCKS!! :woo

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/cgog.jpg

[Scorpio59]

I finished another motif!! :jumpyay

Here is a picture of what I have done so far. There is a total of 11 motifs (9 previously made and 2 made during the CGOG)........only 10 more to make for a gold medal -- and like a million more for an actual tablecloth! :faint

Everyone is doing an awesome job - I can't wait to see progress pictures!!

Team Home Decor ROCKS!! :woo

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/cgog.jpg

Bobi-

I am in awe :nworthy
You do beautiful work and your tablecloth is going to be stunning :yes
Thanks for posting pictures. What size hook are you using? I have all my grandmothers thread hooks so I can look to see what you're working with. Is that size 10 thread or smaller?

I hope to work on my project today at least for an hour or two.
I never know how my day is going to go.

DD-11 is leaving at noon with her aunt to go to the Great Wolf Lodge. It's a rustic style hotel with an amazing indoor water park. My SIL is taking 5 of her neices and nephews ages 7-12. Nice- huh? DS-8 is going to a babysitters. My son can't go the lodge because he's autistic and she couldn't handle him. Franky- I couln't handle him there either.

DH said he helping with housework so I intend to work him hard :lol
I want to vacume under the kids beds.

Then it's time to relax and pull out my hooks. I've been watching and following the real Olympics in Beijing. It's good stuff.

Have a great day everyone!

[Quilt Crossover]

LyndyLou - Your tablecloth is beautiful! Congrats on making good progress!

Craziebunny - Glad you were able to get a snowflake done. I know how frustrating it can be to get stuck on a pattern. I ended up having to switch to an easier pattern for the Games because I couldn't get any further on the one I chose originally.

I'm currently working on this doily pattern:
http://www.jacqscrochet.com/delicatedoily.htm

The 8 petals in the center were a bit of a challenge, mostly because I kept getting distracted by the beauty of the Opening Ceremonies, but I have now gotten up to row 7.

Go Team!

[LyndyLou]

Scorpio -- I'm using my favorite size 7 janelb (http://myworld.ebay.com/janelb/) hook and size 10 thread. I'm seriously thinking I should have used size 3 thread though -- this thing may take me the rest of my life to finish!! :eek

Quilt Crossover -- Thanks, and wow, what a pretty doily you're making!! Good job on conquering the difficult center flower!! :cheer

Craziebunny -- Congratulations on finishing a snowflake, nosy old me would love to see a picture of it!! :yes

Go Team Home Decor!!!!!!!!! :clap :clap :clap

[craziebunny]

Scorpio -- I'm using my favorite size 7 janelb (http://myworld.ebay.com/janelb/) hook and size 10 thread. I'm seriously thinking I should have used size 3 thread though -- this thing may take me the rest of my life to finish!! :eek

Quilt Crossover -- Thanks, and wow, what a pretty doily you're making!! Good job on conquering the difficult center flower!! :cheer

Craziebunny -- Congratulations on finishing a snowflake, nosy old me would love to see a picture of it!! :yes

Go Team Home Decor!!!!!!!!! :clap :clap :clap
:cheerWOW :drool your tablecloth is beautiful!! great picture up here when it gets lighter outside
:cheergoooo team goooo:cheer

[craziebunny]

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/schellstuff/pic081008_2-1.jpg?t=1218391077
decided to make different snowflakes all of kinds since I had such a heck of time with the one pattern.Of course these arent starched yet!

[LyndyLou]

Craziebunny those are beautiful!!! :manyheart I really like the one in the lower left hand corner -- awesome work!!

I've always been scared of the starching part, so I've never tried to make anything like that before, but now I'm getting an itch to try it!!!! :scrachin

Keep up the good work everyone!! :)

[~Kel~]

looking goo dso far ladies, went out of town this weekend but before I left I got the cuffs done for 2 stockings, when I get all 4 done I'll take a pic

[Quilt Crossover]

CrazieBunny - I can picture those looking so pretty and delicate hanging from a Christmas tree. Have you done all four of those since the beginning of the Games? 3 Cheers for good work! :cheer :cheer :cheer

I have managed to finish row 10 on my doily. The next row consists of a total of 160 single crochets into the outer chain stitches of the last row. Not looking forward to it...

I'd post a picture of my progress, but I don't think I can do that yet.

[craziebunny]

CrazieBunny - I can picture those looking so pretty and delicate hanging from a Christmas tree. Have you done all four of those since the beginning of the Games? 3 Cheers for good work! :cheer :cheer :cheer

I have managed to finish row 10 on my doily. The next row consists of a total of 160 single crochets into the outer chain stitches of the last row. Not looking forward to it...

I'd post a picture of my progress, but I don't think I can do that yet.
:crocheting 1 st snowflake was night of the games made 2 of the snowflakes and the star one yesterday morning while the kids where sleeping:lolhad to get up at 5 am to get them done

[Granny Square]

Just stopping by to :cheer on the athletes...nice tablecloth and snowflakes!

PS to Quilt - there is a section in Town Hall, FAQ and How-To's, which explains how to upload pictures. You don't need to be a villager to do this. I love vintage doilies, that's a pretty pattern!

:cheer

[crochetluvknot]

you can do it ladies spreading some cheer to all :cheer :clap :yay I didnt join the games just doing some sideline cheers

[Scorpio59]

:manyheart How nice that we have visitors cheering us on.

I am definately going to work on my project today.
I didn't feel well yesterday and couldn't focus enough to stitch.
I'll be back later to report my progress.
That's what I decided, I'm not going to make goals. I'll just be reporting progress.

[sissie44]

hello team home Decor ... just checking on the completion .. I'm in team Sissie44.... 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 doilies.
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!

[mariallen]

Hello Team Home Decor!!

I am already on Team Filet and Team Original Design, but since my project is a wall hanging, I guess I could have joined this team as well.

I will keep up with your progress. Here is a link to mine:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll110/maryallen1410/Day2progress.jpg

Best of luck to all the athletes!!!!!!

[Quilt Crossover]

Scorpio59 - Hope you are feeling better today. No sense in pushing yourself to crochet if you don't feel up to it. :fever

I haven't set any specific goals except to try and do a little bit more each time I sit down to watch the Olympics on TV. Last night, the Men's Gymnastics competition was too interesting to me to do much crocheting except for during the commercials! :hook

Thanks to the observers and the athletes from the other teams for stopping by to spread some cheer. :cheer

[LyndyLou]

Scorpio - feel better soon, being sick is no fun, especially when it gets in the way of crocheting! :hook

Quilt Crossover - I know what you mean about not being able to watch tv and crochet at the same time!! I try to make the most out of the commercial breaks too!!

Thanks to all the cheerleaders!! :cheer :cheer :cheer How cool is that?!

My tablecloth motif's are coming along slowly -- I wanted to be able to complete 1 per day, but it looks like that isn't going to be working out quite like I had planned........ so far I only have 3 motif's completed.

Oh well, I'm having fun anyway!! :D

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Go Team Home Decor Go! :woo :woo

[Quilt Crossover]

Well, this Team Decor Athlete fell asleep on the job last night! I sat down and got a little too comfy and next thing I knew, I was asleep. :sleep

I guess every athlete needs a day off between events, right? :2blush

[craziebunny]

Well, this Team Decor Athlete fell asleep on the job last night! I sat down and got a little too comfy and next thing I knew, I was asleep. :sleep

I guess every athlete needs a day off between events, right? :2blush
:cheerwhen well rested your hook moves faster!!:cheer

[Quilt Crossover]

Thanks! I'll remember that! :hook

[LyndyLou]

You weren't sleeping -- you were power napping to keep your strength up!! :)

[Granny Square]

Go Team Home Decor!!
:yay

[craziebunny]

:cheerGo TEAM GO:cheer
one more star done

[Carla J]

:yay :yay :applause :yay :yay

Another Star for the stars on the Home Decor Team is finished.... :yay

:D

[craziebunny]

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

[im_a_nutcase372]

Ok, so here is a pic of my doily. I'm pretty much done, but now i have to make and attach 8 butterflies to the edge. But yeah, now i can pretty much rest easy because im expecting to make like 1 or 2 a day. Oh yes, it is not starched (obviously)...

By the way, congratulations for everyone who has made it this far without their arms falling off! lol go team home decor!!!:cheer:cheer:clap:clap:yay:yayhttp://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p427/imanutcase222/IMG_0046.jpg

[Carla J]

Very pretty Erika. Here is some :woo :woo :clap :cheer for you!

[craziebunny]

:cheerWTG!! beautifully done!:cheer

[LyndyLou]

Fantastic doily!!! I love the variegated thread too -- AWESOME job!!!!
:applause

[Quilt Crossover]

Wow! Love the doily. Can't wait to see how it looks with the butterflies.

[craziebunny]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/tomovuk/kittyo.gifmeow team meoww

[Quilt Crossover]

Managed to stay awake last night and finished two rows on my doily. :clap

Two doesn't sound like a lot, but these rows were both time consumers. The first row was 160 single crochets into the previous row of chain stitchs, which, on thread crochet are pretty hard to see where to put the hook, at least for a bifocal-wearing, newbie crocheter like me. The second row last night was another 160 single crochets into the previous row of single crochets. These were easier to find, but not too much. After all that peering and squinting, I was done for the night. :confused

The next rows start to get more lacy and interesting and should work up faster.

I can't post pictures yet, but here's a reminder of the pattern I'm using:

http://www.jacqscrochet.com/delicatedoily.jpg

How is everybody else progressing?

[Carla J]

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

Go Team Home Decor Go!

[craziebunny]

Managed to stay awake last night and finished two rows on my doily. :clap

Two doesn't sound like a lot, but these rows were both time consumers. The first row was 160 single crochets into the previous row of chain stitchs, which, on thread crochet are pretty hard to see where to put the hook, at least for a bifocal-wearing, newbie crocheter like me. The second row last night was another 160 single crochets into the previous row of single crochets. These were easier to find, but not too much. After all that peering and squinting, I was done for the night. :confused

The next rows start to get more lacy and interesting and should work up faster.

I can't post pictures yet, but here's a reminder of the pattern I'm using:

http://www.jacqscrochet.com/delicatedoily.jpg

How is everybody else progressing?
:cheerGREAT JOB!!!!!!:cheer

[LyndyLou]

Great work on the doily!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

I haven't completed any more motifs for my tablecloth yet. I've been working 10+ hours a day at work, and after typing (data entry) for that long it's really hard to come home and crochet. :grumpy I think it's time they called back some of the people they've laid off!!! :yes

I probably should know this already, but how long do the olympics last?? In other words, how much time do I have to catch up?! :lol

[LyndyLou]

Holy Toledo -- have you guys checked out the Medal Status thread?! Some people have already reached GOLD!!!!! :eek

I'm going to have to do some major power crocheting this weekend!!!!!! :hook

[contrary.crocheter]

Yeah Team! :cheerWow! I love that doily, it is fabulous!
Sorry I have not been on to support everyone...had to live without the computer for a week and have had crochetville withdrawal! But, I have been faithfully swimming along and have completed 5 tea cosies! :cheer

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee354/contrary-crocheter/cozy.jpg

[Carla J]

Yeah Team! :cheerWow! I love that doily, it is fabulous!
Sorry I have not been on to support everyone...had to live without the computer for a week and have had crochetville withdrawal! But, I have been faithfully swimming along and have completed 5 tea cosies! :cheer

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee354/contrary-crocheter/cozy.jpg
Awww... those are adorable... I epsecially like the colors and accessories on the one at the bottom left. :jumpyay :applause :hugs

GOOO TEAM HOME DECOR!!!!

[craziebunny]

wow pretty tea cozies!!! great job!!!

[contrary.crocheter]

thanks! they are for my daughter's bridal tea and although I set a goal of 10, I would like to make her a set of seasonal ones for her own use. Back to work!! I am with LyndyLou...time for some power crocheting!!

[contrary.crocheter]

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee354/contrary-crocheter/ladybug-1.jpg

another one finished!! need to figure out colors and buttons for the rest and get moving!

[Carla J]

:jumpyay :cheer Way to go Contrary! :cheer :jumpyay Great job.


YAAAAAYY TEAM HOME DECOR!!!!!

As the demand for massages is so high extra massuses were called in here is one that is already helping a teammate now.

[Quilt Crossover]

Your tea cozies are the cutest things I've ever seen for a teapot! They will surely be a big hit at your daughter's tea.

Your fingers must really fly with the crochet hook to have so many done so soon. Congratulations!

[LyndyLou]

Ohhhhhhh!! What beautiful tea cozies!!! :manyheart Great job!!!

Go team Home Decor!!

[zeropixie]

:cheerGo Team Go:cheer

[contrary.crocheter]

Thanks Everyone for the team support!

Quilt Crossover: that is a gorgeous pattern, I can’t wait to see it! :yes
LyndyLou: your work is fabulous and I know a project like that requires perseverance!:applause
Craziebunny: the snowflakes and the star are fantastic! Great Job!:clap
Scorpio: wtg…sounds like you are moving along...excited to see your pillow progress!:tup
Kel: can’t wait to see your stockings!:jumpyay
I am not good with thread and admire anyone who can make such beautiful pieces!!
:cheerGo Team Home Decor!!:cheer

[Quilt Crossover]

I am not good with thread and admire anyone who can make such beautiful pieces!!



Not good with thread?! You could have fooled me! It looked to me like your tea cozies were using a pretty fine thread or yarn. What type of yarn are you using?

(As long as I'm being so nosy, could I ask you where you got your pattern for the tea cozies from? :wink )

[contrary.crocheter]

Not good with thread?! You could have fooled me! It looked to me like your tea cozies were using a pretty fine thread or yarn. What type of yarn are you using?

(As long as I'm being so nosy, could I ask you where you got your pattern for the tea cozies from? :wink )

those cozies are out of plain old red heart! Our very own cupcake has the free pattern on her blog and I love it!! You can find it here: http://crochetroo.blogspot.com/2006_05_01_archive.html I have been sewing buttons on, but also thought about using those scrapbooking brads...you take those off for washing. As soon as I finish the Greek Games I want to work on a set of seasonal cozies for my daughter. There are cute buttons for every occassion and holiday. I am looking for some wedding buttons now. :hook

Whenever I try to work with thread I feel like I have big clumsy fingers! I tend to lose patience with it pretty quickly, maybe someday! I would like to make some snowflakes like craziebunny!

[contrary.crocheter]

Another lap completed! :dance

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee354/contrary-crocheter/rosecozy-1-1.jpg

[LyndyLou]

I have completed another motif -- whew!!! :hook

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/th_GLTC.jpg (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/GLTC.jpg)


Contrary Crocheter -- your tea cozies are absolutely fabulous!!! :drool
This may sound like a silly question, but where did you get the tea pot they fit around?

Everyone's doing a great job!! Keep up the good work and GO TEAM GO!!! :cheer

[contrary.crocheter]

I have completed another motif -- whew!!! :hook

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/th_GLTC.jpg (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/GLTC.jpg)
Contrary Crocheter -- your tea cozies are absolutely fabulous!!! :drool
This may sound like a silly question, but where did you get the tea pot they fit around?

Everyone's doing a great job!! Keep up the good work and GO TEAM GO!!! :cheer
thanks LyndyLou, I am really enjoying making them. I had trouble finding plain white teapots locally so I ordered them online through the english tea store http://www.englishteastore.com/jewelteapots.html I needed 10 of them and if you order 6 or more, they cost less. I got the 6 cup size and they are $7.95 or $7 if you buy 6 or more. They have all different sizes and many other great items. If you go over $75 the shipping is free, so that is the route I went and I got losts of cute little things for my daughter's bridal tea! Quick shipping and well package!
Wow! your tablecloth is coming out beautifully!!:cheer
GO TEAM!:jumpyay

[im_a_nutcase372]

Okay, I don't have pics, but I've sewed on the third out of eight butterflies on my doily. I have also decided who it's going to be for-my friends Katherine,for her birthday. She's actualy in a wheelchair right now, she broke her leg, and I'm really hoping it will make her feel a lot better.

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

[contrary.crocheter]

:wooWTG im_a_nutcase372!! That doily was really pretty just by itself...I can't wait to see the butterflies added! What a thoughtful gift for your friend, I am sure it will brighten her day!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/gifs/wave.gif
GOOOO Team Home Decor!

[Quilt Crossover]

Ooh! Lots of progress and pictures too! Way to go team!

LyndyLou - I have never done a project where you make the motifs and then sew them together. Do you attach them to each other as you crochet, or do you put them all together when the motifs are all done?

Contrary - Thanks for sharing the link with the directions for the tea cozy. I like your addition of the buttons on the top to make them each so personalized.

Erika - I was going to post a message to you today to ask how the butterflies were going. Glad to hear that your butterflies are coming along. I'm sure your friend will appreciate your gift.

I have finished up to row 16 on my doily, and have 8 more rows to go. I forgot how much more time each row takes to complete as the doily get bigger. :blush Hopefully, I can get this baby finished if my fingers don't give out first!

[craziebunny]

finished few more snowflakes its going slow because trying to do this thread and little ones around dont work out :lol

[Quilt Crossover]

Yay for finishing more snowflakes! You're halfway there! :cheer


Scorpio, Kel and LittleKnit - How are you doing on your projects?

[contrary.crocheter]

Craziebunny: It is a challenge to get a project done with little ones around...especially thread! WTG getting those done!:clap Can't wait to see them

[Carla J]

A flash announcement across the screen.....

:spin :spin You can finish... You can finish.... You can reach the Gold... You can finish...:spin :spin

:) Goooo Team Home Decor!!!! :)

[contrary.crocheter]

thanks carla...just what we need!

:yayI finished another cosy...this one has a cowboy theme. I am trying to come up with a variety of colors using only my yarn stash...it is hard not to weaken and buy new yarn!!
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee354/contrary-crocheter/cowboycozy-2.jpg

[Carla J]

Yeee Haawww Contrary... Another success!!! Great going!

:cheer :cheer
Gooo Home Decor!!!!!

[Quilt Crossover]

The cowboy tea cozy is really cute. :D

I did a bit of a crochet marathon on Monday night, but last night my fingers/hands were too rebellious from all the work the night before to be much use. :shrug

I am now on row 22 of a 25 row pattern. I have an idea of what the Olympic marathon runners must feel when they finally get to the entrance of the Stadium near the end of their run, but then have to run a few more laps around the track once they get inside to get to the finish line.

Only three more rows to go... I think I can see the Stadium!!! :drool

[contrary.crocheter]

:wooWTG Quilt Crossover!!
:cheerGO TEAM HOME DECOR!!:cheer

[Quilt Crossover]

Hello? Hello? Is anybody there?

(*Quilt Crossover hears nothing but sounds of crickets*) :blink

Where are you Team Decor, and how are you doing?

(* more crickets *) :blink

Hope that you are all just busy with your crochet projects.
I'm happy to report that I finished my doily last night. :woo

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Quilt Crossover finished! :woo :woo

GOOO TEAM!!!

[LyndyLou]

QuiltCrossover -- I'm still here!! :) I've been having a hard time balancing work and crochet this week, but I have managed to finish 7.25 motifs.

If I do some power crocheting Saturday I may still get an bronze medal!!:sweat

Awesome job on the gold medal QuiltCrossover!!:jumpyay Pictures???? :D

Great work everyone -- go team home decor :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[ldyer1]

I have finished almost the whole skirt of the crinoline doll I am making! I think I will finish this part of the challenge. I am stuck but I have a buddy here to ask for help and in the mean time I will work on some of the other pieces!

[littleKnit]

Great Work Everyone:cheer:cheer. so far i have 1 side of my pillow done. i hope it comes out okay, not my best work:blush. oh well. ill post a picture soon. about 3 days left!

[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."

[LyndyLou]

Ohhhhh, thanks Carla!! I guess I have more time then I thought!!! :jumpyay

I may make it after all!!!!

[Quilt Crossover]

:cheer :cheer :cheer Go Team Decor!! :cheer :cheer :cheer

Keep those crochet hooks flying at lightning speed!
There's still time to cross the finish line! :manyheart


I don't know how well this will work, but I uploaded a photo of my finished doily... :xfin

http://www.myquiltblog.com/uploads/QuiltCrossover_Doily.jpg



:D

[Carla J]

That is a lovely doily Quilt Crossover! :cheer :cheer :jumpyay

[Quilt Crossover]

Thank you , Carla. I'm glad the link worked.

Now that the doily is finished, I find myself without a crochet project. :eek

I followed the link in your signature to the "Snowflake Monday" thread.
Perhaps I'll start making snowflakes next. :wgrin

[LyndyLou]

QuiltCrossover -- what an absolutely beautiful doily!!!!! :woo

Great job team mate!!! :clap:clap:clap

[Granny Square]

Just stopped by the Home Decor Arena to check the scoreboard...NICE WORK LADIES!!!
:woo

[frogrockr]

:cheer:cheerHey Team Decor:cheer:cheer

just dropped by to say WTG!!!! :bounce :bounce :bounce


:woo :woo :clap :cheer :clap :woo :woo

Manda

[ldyer1]

finished crinoline doll

pics to follow

hand cramping

slippers still to go ugh

[littleKnit]

anyone still working on theirs?? it's 11 pm here, still 12 more hours haha. im almso done, i suppose. i just need to weave in the ends, sew the panels together (not long) fill the pillow, and do the border and im all set.

[contrary.crocheter]

:woo:yayQuilt Crossover, I love your doily...it is fabulous!
ldyer1, I can't wait to see your crinoline doll...yeah!:jumpyay
I finally finished my last 2 tea cozies, so that is the end of my final race!! This is a fall cozy
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee354/contrary-crocheter/fallcozy.jpg

...and the last one has victorian buttons...kind of hard to tell.
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee354/contrary-crocheter/victoriancozy.jpg

Whew...now time to rest! I will be cheering the rest of the team from the sidelines:cheer:cheer:cheer GO TEAM HOME DECOR!!!

[Carla J]

Thank you , Carla. I'm glad the link worked.

Now that the doily is finished, I find myself without a crochet project. :eek

I followed the link in your signature to the "Snowflake Monday" thread.
Perhaps I'll start making snowflakes next. :wgrin You are welcome! Come on over and crochet a few :flakes with us!

finished crinoline doll

pics to follow

hand cramping

slippers still to go ugh Oh SVEN where are you????? Laura needs a hand massage!!!! :D Go Laura Go!!!

anyone still working on theirs?? it's 11 pm here, still 12 more hours haha. im almso done, i suppose. i just need to weave in the ends, sew the panels together (not long) fill the pillow, and do the border and im all set. You can do it!!

:woo:yayQuilt Crossover, I love your doily...it is fabulous!
ldyer1, I can't wait to see your crinoline doll...yeah!:jumpyay
I finally finished my last 2 tea cozies, so that is the end of my final race!! This is a fall cozy
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee354/contrary-crocheter/fallcozy.jpg

...and the last one has victorian buttons...kind of hard to tell.
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee354/contrary-crocheter/victoriancozy.jpg

Whew...now time to rest! I will be cheering the rest of the team from the sidelines:cheer:cheer:cheer GO TEAM HOME DECOR!!!
OH SO PRETTY!!!! :jumpyay :jumpyay

[Quilt Crossover]

:manyheart Way to go, Team Decor!!! :manyheart

I can't wait either to see some pics of the latest finishes.

I wish the Olympics came around more often...this has been a lot of fun!

[LyndyLou]

Whew!!!! I made it!!!! :hook

I had to pop a couple of Aleve, and spend almost the entire day crocheting, but I completed the additional GOAG motif's for my governors lady tablecloth!! :yay

Now just a gazillion more and I'll have an actual tablecloth -- probably I'll still be working on this when the winter games roll around!! :eek

BEFORE - 9 motifs
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/th_g9.jpg (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/g9.jpg)

AFTER - 21 motifs
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/th_g21.jpg (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x29/BobiShort/g21.jpg)

Everyone has done an awesome job!!! I'm soooooo proud to have been part of such a great team!!! :yes


GO TEAM HOME DECOR!!!!

[ldyer1]

Here it is, crochet completed. Will take a pic for show and tell when it is finished with ends woven in and its blocked etc. Not part of my challenge to myself though as I knew endweaver9000! is not always the most efficient at end weaving. Although I may do these ones myself!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/ldyer1/th_DSC04381.jpg (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/ldyer1/DSC04381.jpg)

[im_a_nutcase372]

WHOOO!!!!!!!:yay:yay:clap:clap:cheer:cheer I'm finally, finally done, after about 5 or 6 frogs, tears, and mostly sweat, I finished. Nothing like last minute, huh? Well, here it is, on the starching board. I'm just so happy to be done, and I hope my friend likes it!


GO TEAM HOME DECOR!:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheerhttp://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p427/imanutcase222/IMG_0054.jpg

[Carla J]

:woo :woo LyndyLou, Laura and im a nutcase :woo :woo

Congratulations!!!!

Goooo Team Home Decor!!!!!!

[contrary.crocheter]

WOW!! I am amazed at all of the beautiful work!

LyndyLou, your tablecloth motifs are fabulous...hope your poor hand recovers soon! :cheer

ldyer1: your crinoline lady is so pretty and delicate!:clap

im_a_nutcase372: The doily is gorgeous. The butterflies came out fantastic and add just the right touch! I bet your friend is going to love it!!:manyheart

:cheerGOOOO TEAM!:cheer

[Quilt Crossover]

Wow! So many finishes! And they all look great!

:cheer :cheer :cheer

Go! Go! Team Decor!
Don't have to push yourselves anymore!
Put down that hook,
Relax that wrist,
Visit those families,
waiting to be kissed.
Crochet athletes Brave and Bold,
Whether its Bronze or Silver or Gold!
The race is done
for pros and beginners.
No matter what you did
You all are WINNERS!


:cheer :cheer :cheer

[littleKnit]

Hi everyone! I finished mine in the knick of time last night. It just took me a while to get a picture. Well I finished!!:cheerhere is my checkerd board pillow

here is the link. for some reason i can't put it on here http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=67174300jw9.jpg

[CroJulee]

Sheilas Snowflakes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26910412@N02/2792924415/)

Hi all, Just posting this for Crazybunny. She's totally finished but she's not able to get on the net right now.

Good Going ya'll!!!

Julee

[loopy1]

Beautiful, Laura! You don't have to weave these thread loose ends very far. Once it's stiffened by whatever method you choose, the loose ends stay put. It's not like you're throwing it over your lap to keep warm or pulling it over your head to wear or washing it all the time.:)

Be sure to send the final pic to Cylinda at Crochet Memories. She loves to see pics of what we make.
Here it is, crochet completed. Will take a pic for show and tell when it is finished with ends woven in and its blocked etc. Not part of my challenge to myself though as I knew endweaver9000! is not always the most efficient at end weaving. Although I may do these ones myself!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/ldyer1/th_DSC04381.jpg (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/ldyer1/DSC04381.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

[contrary.crocheter]

wow craziebunny I love your snowflakes!!

[Quilt Crossover]

Now that the games are over I just wanted to say "Thank You" to Team Home Decor for all the encouragement you shared over the last couple of weeks. I look forward to doing something like this again. :manyheart