Crochet projects include the butterfly "chair protector" (front cover), flowers to wear as a pin or boutonniere, a kitchen match holder that boggles the mind (the editor points out helpfully that it can also be made of oilcloth), and a pansy mat.
The only non-crochet item is a Ring Around The Star pieced quilt. Contrary to last month's promises, the pattern for the yard ornament is not included in the magazine but the directions are given along with an illustration. There are as usual a number of patterns to send away for, and some tantalizing glimpses of Christmas projects that will be in the October issue. Free download (pdf or individual pages) at the Antique Pattern Library.
That match holder seems to be a lot of work for nothing. Leave the matches in the box and don't bother poking them into little holes.
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of the sort of "make work" my first husband accused me of. He'd started fixing his breakfast and cracked two hardboiled eggs in a row, which did nothing to improve his normal morning attitude. When I asked him if he hadn't noticed the faces on them, he snarled that he HAD seen them, but thought I didn't have anything to do and had "decorated the whole damned dozen".
Yes, nothing like crocheting a fire hazard. (And, some people don't deserve breakfast.)
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, I'd like one of those Numo doll transfers and some liquid paint to play with. I have lots of animal patterns, one of which calls for making pram toys from patent leather because it's more sanitary as mum can wipe off the baby drool and general muck right away. That's not quite how they phrased it, but that's what their genteel explanation meant. Just bought another STEM toy for the granddaughter's BD today. Life has changed :>)