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Post by Baglady on Jun 2, 2013 7:48:42 GMT
This project is definitely a 'do-it-in-your-pj's' way for people to help our dogs. ;D Emma (Elf) has been project managing this with Natalie and her group of knitters, and they have come up with a low cost and innovative way to bring scents into the kennels. More details coming up very shortly, but if you have a pair of knitting needles and oddments of wool, keep your eyes peeled here. You can be a part of it
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Post by ChristinaWhenAccountApproved on Jun 4, 2013 11:31:40 GMT
Hello! I am not a knitter but I have loads and loads of bits of fabric. Could I make some out of fabric?
Christina x
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Post by Baglady on Jun 4, 2013 11:44:15 GMT
That would be fab Christina This is all way out of my personal comfort zone, I can't do anything with needles (apart from expertly pull those of a vegetative kind from the pads of dogs) ;D Does anyone here have experience of making pomanders? What would you normally use to stuff and fragrance them? S xx
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Post by Baglady on Jun 4, 2013 11:49:23 GMT
Account approved btw. Welcome to the forum
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Post by christina on Jun 4, 2013 12:03:26 GMT
Hehe thankyou! I have made fancy cross stitch ones before but I am not sure the dogs will be too bothered about filigree style butterflies I will see what I can do
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Post by jakesmum on Jun 4, 2013 16:40:52 GMT
Hello! I am not a knitter but I have loads and loads of bits of fabric. Could I make some out of fabric? Christina x Hi Christina, Welcome to the forum. If you are another fabric and sewing machine person we have just the project for you. We always sell loads of doggy bandanas at the various shows and events, and need a never ending supply to keep us stocked up. We've tried several designs and the most popular seem to be the ones where the hemming is done leaving tags of material to tie the bandana. We do a variety of sizes to fit all sizes of dogs. People are always asking for red bandanas, and I'm always looking for quirky fabrics that will look cool. Hope to see you at our next Last Sunday at CDH when we bring our donations and fundraising items. Rach
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Post by christina on Jun 4, 2013 16:56:17 GMT
Oooh ok. I am not an expert but I will certainly have a go!
I'll let you know how I get on ;D
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Post by jakesmum on Jun 4, 2013 17:00:42 GMT
Oooh ok. I am not an expert but I will certainly have a go! I'll let you know how I get on ;D Great, thanks so much. I find You Tube very helpful in giving me ideas and 'tutorials'. It's where I learnt my drawstring bag technique
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Post by stephandalfie on Jun 4, 2013 17:50:29 GMT
we can crochet (haven't worked out the puff stitch mind!! ) ,,, have we a pattern yet ??
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Post by christina on Jun 4, 2013 22:47:14 GMT
There has been a teeny bit of swearing in my house this evening as my sewing machine is even more rubbish than I first thought ;D
BUT... I should have some bandanas to bring to last Sunday! The first few aren't perfect but they are getting better as I'm going along x
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Post by Baglady on Jun 5, 2013 0:20:33 GMT
Rach - there was a bounteous amount of fabric at CDH today in our 'storage unit' I'm seeing preloved duvet covers in a totally different light since I saw your last lot of bandanas
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Post by jakesmum on Jun 5, 2013 13:08:39 GMT
There has been a teeny bit of swearing in my house this evening as my sewing machine is even more rubbish than I first thought ;D BUT... I should have some bandanas to bring to last Sunday! The first few aren't perfect but they are getting better as I'm going along x My first bandanas took ages but you'll soon have it off to a fine art Looking forward to meeting you this coming Last Sunday Rach
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Post by christina on Jun 5, 2013 19:09:13 GMT
I've made 18 so far, just need to add some velcro or a contrasting strip with a tie ;D
I'm really excited for last sunday! Can't wait to meet all of you guys either
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Post by jakesmum on Jun 6, 2013 16:32:02 GMT
I've made 18 so far, just need to add some velcro or a contrasting strip with a tie ;D I'm really excited for last sunday! Can't wait to meet all of you guys either Try a mixture of the 2 methods Christina and we'll see which ones are the most popular with the punters Rach
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Post by christina on Jun 6, 2013 16:42:13 GMT
Ok, no problem...I shall order some velcro now whilst I remember ;D
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