Mini shawl

[Turtlepie]

Made this for my fellas granddaughter she is 9 for her American girl doll

[greaterexp]

Gorgeous! Is it thread or yarn?

[Turtlepie in reply to greaterexp]

That is a very thin yarn pretty close to being a thread though I love doing that pattern

[rjoneslaw]

nice. they sell those for adults as well for a great deal of money.

[Turtlepie in reply to rjoneslaw]

I never had much luck trying to sell anything

[rjoneslaw in reply to Turtlepie]

Cuz of this current generation stores are closing because they’re 2 lazy to walk out the house n get off their phones. They buy everything online

If you ever feel the need and want to sell something that would b the group to target.

Down side u have to deal with crazy individuals and everything that comes with selling anything

[Turtlepie in reply to rjoneslaw]

That is a good idea. If I decide to I will try the online market

[Peruzzot in reply to Turtlepie]

You might want to checkout local county fairs as well. Some of them allow you to set up booths to sell homemade crafts or art. Some of them want a percentage of the sales others have a fixed daily fee. My brother in law does that with his mobile ribs shack. He also goes to any tournaments that are in the state of Michigan. Between that and his regular job of painting the airport tarmac and airstrips he makes a pretty good living.

[Turtlepie in reply to Peruzzot]

Sounds good if I ever take a break from the prayer shawl ministry and making things for family and friends I will check into it. Thank you

[jimeka]

My favourite colour. I bet she was pleased, 👍

[Turtlepie in reply to jimeka]

She was so excited she made me cry

[lbenmaor]

It's beautiful!

Best Wishes,

Leslie

[Turtlepie in reply to lbenmaor]

Thank you many blessings to you

[lbenmaor]

You're Welcome!

[Amore55]

So talented, it is beautiful, like gossamer! Kelly

[Turtlepie in reply to Amore55]

Thank you

[goatgal]

Oh so beautiful, and such a forgotten art! You are so talented, your fingers so skilled.

[Turtlepie in reply to goatgal]

Thank you so much. I hope that I will not lose my skilled fingers

[mrsmike9 in reply to Turtlepie]

Keep it up and it will help you retain your fingers!

[Turtlepie in reply to mrsmike9]

Thank you for the encouragement.

[goatgal]

It is a disappearing art. The patterns are beautiful and so varied. I used to be able to crochet, and I have collected a few old lovely pieces that I found at auctions and jumble sales. I can still do an afghan stitch, but between my inability to see small details as well as my inability to keep a consistent tension on the yarn, anything complex is beyond me. I truly admire those who continue this domestic art form. If I could still do it I would crochet a shawl to lay across my shoulders when I sit too long and grow chilled and feel wrapped in beauty.

[Turtlepie in reply to goatgal]

Thank you. It is a dying art. I love the challenge of a new pattern. I hope that my hands will be able to continue for many more years

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Beautiful, Turtlepie You have a rare talent indeed. Reminds me of a purple butterfly -D

[Turtlepie in reply to carolek572]

Thank you. I love my craft. I mostly use my talent fir the prayer shawl ministry at my church

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Turtlepie]

What a lovely idea, Turtlepie You're a doll

[Turtlepie in reply to carolek572]

Thank you.

[mrsmike9]

Oh, so pretty! You are talented!

[Turtlepie in reply to mrsmike9]

Thank you. I love that pattern

[Peruzzot]

That's very beautiful. My dad's older sister used to do things like that all the time. She made a large table covering for my husband and I as a wedding gift. Sadly she passed away almost 3 years ago, but lived a long time. She was about 93 when she passed. Of the 9 siblings she lived the longest. The others passed away between ages 12 and 86.

[Turtlepie in reply to Peruzzot]

So nice that you have such a wonderful item to remember her by. This is a wonderful craft and I think being creative like this gives purpose. So glad she lived a good long life. Thank you