Do all of you have one of these?
No, not the gorgeous quilt up thereā¦a crafty wish list?
I do.
I have my crafty wish list of things Iād love to make or have, if money and time (which sometimes seems just as hard to find as cash) werenāt a factor.
Here are my top three!
1. The McKenna Ryan quilt pictured above: Faith Hope Love. Actually, I should rephrase that. I would just like the quilt pattern. (And if this were a pipe dream list, Iād ask for all of the fabric, too!) I want to actually make this quilt, not just have it. All of you know I am head over heels in love with applique, and I think this quilt is just stunning.
2. An embroidery machine. Plain and simple: an embroidery machine. I dream about the goodies I could make if I had oneā¦I probably would also never leave my craft room!
3. A Silhouette Cameo. Not only does it cut, but it can also cut out what you have just printed! Hello! Thatās amazing! Yeahā¦I need one of these, too!
4. (Yes, I know I said top 3, but this oneās important!) A glue gun that doesnāt leak molten hot lava all over me and my work! I truly donāt think such a thing exists!
So whatās on your crafty wish list? Leave your top 3 in the comments below!
Nikki, In Stitches
PSā¦The photo up top is courtesy of PineNeedles.com, where you can find all of McKenna Ryanās amazing quilt patterns!
Thanks for posting this quilt I love the design of it too. I am inspired to use craft paper or pretty designed tissue papers and mod podg away . . . . and my silhouette (not the cameo) but I love mine to cut out letters and shapes and just do some collages for my bedroom. My wish list is huge but at the top of the list is 1) ia rack to hold all my paper, to organize it somehow I have file cabinets but feel like I am digging 2} shelving for all my Art books, not just bookshelves but a free pass to Ikea or something, I have so many cool things to arrange, ok as long as we are dreaming can we go to Pottery Barn? 3} is a unit to store my paintings. I think I will have to build this, ok my hubby will build bc I am kind of afraid of the nail gun. But to buy them is like I could go to PB and get new studio furniture, yeah that would be fun . . . . I guess we always have a project or goal, thatās what getās us up in the morning. š Well Nikki your children probably get you up! But for me . . . . itās just the creative process.
Oh, Anneā¦for me storage, storage and shelving would be an entire list of its own! š
And I would be right behind you in line at Pottery Barn!
My crafty wish list:
To take an Alaskan Knitting Cruise
To have a stash big enough to rival even the most ardent yarn collector.
A comfortable zero gravity recliner to relax in while I knit.
I love it, Stephanie! A comfy chair to work in makes such a difference! And a knitting cruise? Looks like I need to add something to my list!
Hi Nikki,
Love that quilt material!
On my crafty list is
1. a serger complete with someone who would thread it for me!
2. Someone to really help me arrange this room - Iām on my 4th reorganization and hope itās the last.
3. A larger area - although I am grateful for this room.
Lynda
Isnāt that quilt gorgeous? I kind of think I have to also wish for the fabric, right? I could never pick out such perfect colors and patterns!
And a serger! How did I forget a serger? Love it, Lynda!!
Oh my, where to start! On my no-so-realistic list I have:
-a separate room devoted to crafting, graphic design and styling props. Ok, this sounds more like a separate house!
My hopeful list includes:
-Silhouette Cameo
-Basic sewing machine so I can learn, oh yeah and someone to teach me to sew on said machine.
Nicolle! HaHa! A separate house would be fantastic! Someplace quiet without kiddos running in the background, right???
OKā¦sewing machine. All I have is a very basic machine that my hubby gave me our first Christmas togetherā¦.thatās all you need!
Just jump into it. I didnāt take any classes until years after I had my machine, and had taught myself the basics. Itās not as hard as you would think!
OH Only 3??!!! I have such a long list BUT my top 3 would be
1-Finish the sock monkey curtains for my sons room before he is too old for sock monkeys
2-knit both kids something..I havenāt picked up my needles since my son was born and my yarn stash is screaming for me to come back!
3-Make floor pillows for the kids to sit on in the playroom (so they stop taking the couch cushions!)
Sarahā¦these are great projects! If you ever cross them off your list, send us pics!!
Love all the comments. We all seem to be wanting the same stuff!
My #1 is studio furniture. Love, love, love the MS craft collection (http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Martha_Stewart_Living_Craft_Space_Three-Drawer_Flat-File_Cabinet/400/) and some nice shelving like this (http://lifehacker.com/5884071/build-your-own-wall-shelving-unit-and-desk-out-of-pipes)
2. Upgrade my Silhouette SD to a Cameo. I love the silhouette and could get so much more out of the Cameo!
3. New laptop (itās how Iām crafty!)
This sounds more like a expand my biz wishlist lol
PS. @Lynda, believe it or not, I love to thread sergers. Thereās something soothing in it for me! @Nicolle, I wish sewing could easily be taught online, I tutored students in sewing during my college years (fashion school). But itās really a hands on learning experience and lots of practice!
Elizabeth, LOVE your list! Iām a huge fan of the MS craft collection, tooā¦but that may have to be on my āpipe dreamā list!
WOW ~ only 3??? Well, let me thinkā¦..hmmm.
1) a LARGE area devoted to my business and all the props, party decor and my computer ~ Iām with @Nicolle ~ need another whole house!! hee hee
2) Cameo would be FABULOUS
3) More time and more money to help make the other two a reality!!
Maybe we should get one Cameo and just send it around to each other!
It seems like we all want one!
1. I definitely would love a Silhouette. So much you can do with it!
2. Sewing machine that embroiders, plus some lessons.
3. While Iām dreaming, a dedicated craft space that I donāt need to share with the kids. Kids plus sharp things like pins and scissors donāt mix!
Carrieā¦.I hear you! Iām limited to what I can work on during the day because my kiddos are usually right alongside me!
What a fun idea, Nikki! Great choices youāve made! My list would consist of 1) that awesome sounding silhouette cameo you mentioned, 2) a cricut (which may be very similar to the cameo) and 3) a great place to store my million sheets of cardstock and paper! š
Thanks, Lindsay!!
Has every single one of us mentioned storage, space, or organization??? š
Okay, I have to laugh, so on the bandwagon with you all (above)ā¦I loved reading all the comments! Here are my three:
1) Space and craft organizing station
2) Silhouette cameo
3) new laptop
Thanks Nikki for this fun post!
LOVE IT! Maybe we can get a ābuy in bulkā discount from Silhouette???
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Thanks so much, Alyssa! Welcome!!