[Nfb-krafters-korner] FW: KK Snowman

Wed Dec 21 22:50:09 UTC 2011

Terry, 
I am not sure I know how to do this but I will give it a try.  What version do you need it in?

Cindy Z.

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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:36 PM
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] FW: KK Snowman

Second request, please.
Terry

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From: Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 2:09 PM
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Subject: RE: [Nfb-krafters-korner] KK Snowman

Cindy, Can I have the class in an earlier version.  My computer will not open it.

Thanks.

Terry P.

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From: Zimmer, Cindy [mailto:cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 12:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] KK Snowman

Cathy,
Sounds like your snowman came out great!  Glad you were able to get it finished.

Cindy Z. 

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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ohio Gardener
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 11:02 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] KK Snowman

Hi all,

Yes, its that time again, time for me to tell you about my latest completed projects I was so disappointed to miss the second snowman class, (I couldn't find the darned phone number.)  but I did find the pattern online and was able to finish it on my own. I did one thing differently from the  pattern and thought I'd share about that. in the instructions it says to close the bottom of the snowman and I decided not to do this. I was concerned that if I did, the snowman would not stand up well. instead, after I stuffed it, I placed a lid from an 8oz container of sour cream into the opening at the bottom, placing the inside of the lid toward the outside of the work, so the lid and fabric would catch one another and interlock. . It fit perfectly!
(no, I cannot take credit for the idea, it is my creative husband's contribution to my project.)  anyhow, so then I moved on to making the face.
The pattern gave suggestions and I chose round buttons, not the flat ones, but half circle sort of ones with the sewing hole in the back of the button.
I used two for the eyes and five for the mouth. Then I used a pipe cleaner and shaped it into a nose that stuck out, the pipe cleaner was folded into four parts. Then all of these items were glued into place. the eyes lined up with the edges of the mouth. The outer two most buttons of the mouth were up slightly to form a smile. the nose was centered between eyes and mouth, just above the third button in the mouth. (no, I cannot take credit for this either, this was my daughter's contribution to my project), and, the face really looks cute. 
I made the scarf on the Clover Wonder knitter and I had it tied in a bow, but my daughter set me straight and had it drape over on one side. I made the hat with the 24 peg, for both hat and scarf I used a red T and Q that I had from the treat bag project.

I have learned some things while making this project and I think the most important thing is how to be more creative!

I also finished a loomed knit hat for my daughter last night. I used Lion brand jiffy yarn in Century green. That is blue/green btw! Anyhow, the Jiffy is no where as bulky as I expected so I had to use two strands and ran out of yarn and had to make the hat a bit smaller than I had intended. (just hope my daughter will think it is large enough! I noticed also, that the Jiffy did not stretch as much as the wool ease thick and quick that I'd used for my first two hats, so this hat was tighter though I used the same loom size. So, if you want to make a stocking hat, I recommend wool ease T and Q.

I hope you are looking forward to looming some slipper socks in January with Tanya and me. I have made one pair in T and Q, and will also be making a pair in wool ease worsted weight for one strand and Jiffy as the second strand. I feel very adventurous!  I'll let you know which works best in class!

Cathy from Ohio

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Neva Fairchild
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 6:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] KK Snowman

I cannot attend tonight. I have a brand new granddaughter and am going to visit her. I have made two snowman bodies, so if possible, I would like to have the pattern so I can finish them. Thanks. 

Neva Fairchild
972 416-7039 

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Zimmer, Cindy
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 2:48 PM
To: Krafters Korner (nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org)
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] KK Snowman

Don't forget out class tonight.  We will meet at 8:00 Eastern, 7:00 Central.
See you all then!  Don't forget your fiberfill and your other supplies.

Headed to a meeting so I will not be able to respond.

Cindy Z.
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