Check-In Post October 31st 2022

[badly_knitted]

Hello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.

Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?

There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.


Today's Question: No question today.


If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.

I now declare this Check-In OPEN!

Comments

[wiseheart]

We've got relatively mild weather, with cloudy skies; so cloudy that it's basically half-dark all day. The only time one can do anything without artificial light is the morning, so I was doing my crafting at that time. Half the Velcro work is done, and I've even moved on to the removable letters (which, naturally, also work with Velcro - what else?). One letter is completed, three more to go, several fingertips seriously ruined. I've also sewn on the press buttons for the decorative little hearts (and the hearts themselves), so I hope to finish the page in about two days. *ruined fingers crossed*

[badly_knitted]

Well done with getting crafting done, but sorry for your ruined fingers. I hope they feel better soon. Sounds like you've made good progress though.

[wiseheart]

My fingers are used to hard treatment. *g*

[badly_knitted]

I know, but it still can't be enjoyable.

[peaceful_sands]

I admire your persistence in the face of the torturous Velcro! Good luck for finishing things up soon.

[wiseheart]

Unfortunately, Velcro is inevitable when you make quiet books. Some "experts" say you shouldn't use felt and Velcro, but the truth is, that's what works best. Because kiddies enjoy tearing things apart very much, and this way they can put them together again. No other fabric would bear that treatment in the long run.

[sister_raphael]

Hope your fingers recover soon, but I know the results will be worth it. I was amused when my daughter-in-law was talking about "quiet books" which are a thing here now, and she was surprised that I even knew what they were. Your work is always so lovely!

[wiseheart]

I was so surprised when I discovered quiet books a couple of years ago. Now every family with small children close to us hopes for one. ;))

[yarnofariadne]

Well done! Hoping your fingers heal quickly.

[wiseheart]

Fortunately, my fingers are tough.