Very cute, I think the snitch would make a great little gift for HP fans of all ages! I am currently bogged down making socks and cellphone holders, but want to get started on some more fun stuff (HP related) soon!

All of you guys stuff rock. And that crosstich web site rules. I started a Gryffindor Crest crossstich now. I'm going to start a thread in here probaly tommorow. So ya. Keep up the good work guys.

Hey, I had a thought. What if we did a crochet- or knit- along?

I really love this idea, but how would it work? It's definitely something that would be fun, if we could figure out a way to do it.

What do you guys think? Any ideas?

Maybe she means we all pick a pattern and start it at the same time, posting pics as we go and such? That would be cool.

I think I might make that snitch.

AWESOME snitch, Linda! Have you picked a theme for the 5th yet?

I can't wait to see what other people are working on. hehehe. I saw Le posted in the news thread about the challenge with an evil laugh. So you know.. hahaha she's got ideas.

There's this GORGEOUS Golden Snitch that this person made, and I'm dying to learn how to do that. But since so far, all I've learnt is how to knit a scarf (nooooob), it all looks like gibberish to me.

Nabs - Wow! That pattern is really nice, a knitted one at that, too bad the directions are incomplete. I don't think it would be hard to make, it might be a good beginner project even, and hopefully the directions will be filled in soon!

Jan - I do indeed have a pattern in mind for the next challenge, however, I will keep it a secret until the 5th of April! It will be quick and simple, and it should be interesting to see what everyone does! (Isn't it always?)

That is so cool! I'm even more of a beginner at knitting than I am at crochetting.. I wouldn't know where to begin to make a snitch like that! WOW!!! Thanks for sharing, Nabs!

I need help! Do you guys know where I can buy a complete set of knitting needles and knitting resources in London and/or Cannes? lol my dad is going this weekend and he's asked what I want him to bring back.

No roses from the tree that brushes his shoulder on the way back here! I want knitting needles! lol

Never mind... found this great store in Waterloo which I'm just aching to visit myself!

We need the next Craft Challenge! Yay!

Wooot she posted it! (I put it in its own thread.) Ooh I have ideas already!!!

Ooh bookmarks <3 I've just started something for it... dunno how it'll turn out though -__-

I've started something too and should have it done to post tomorrow I think.

I must say though, I REALLY love Erin's ribbon bookmark; everyone check it out! This is such a GREAT design and so easy to make; you could make designer bookmarks for all your favourite books in colours that match the book cover, if you're that nerdy *secretly wants to do this*. How awesome!

Can't wait to see what theme you come up with for the April 19th challenge, Erin!

Oh yes, I absolutely love that ribbon! It's a gorgeous colour and the nail polish trick... I would never have thought of it, lol.

... Larry, you are so mad! lol now you know we'll all be doing that!

Erin - I think the bookmark is beautiful, too! That would be awesome, if you designed them in different colors to match all your books, oooh, I would like to see that! That would make a nice gift for someone who likes to read, or for yourself, for that matter (thinks). I can't wait to see your challenge for next time. This is so much fun!

I am always done with my bookmark, I will post it up soon.

It was really easy too, considering I had a mad supply of beads on hand (but went to buy some anyway) and the ribbon was on sale at the craft store. Thanks for the praise - the planning definitely took longer to do than the actual craft, but it's actually been in my head for a while.

The other bookmarks posted are gorgeous... Nabs, those stitches are perfect. Did you design the pattern yourself? Jan, I want to grow up to bead like you .

I am working on several bracelets right now that are all themed after the HP women, which is a little bizarre but as is evidenced from my Quidditch bracelet, I love to find slightly off-beat inspiration and run with it.

Heh heh how could anyone resist buying more beads? You can never have enough!

It wasn't much of a pattern, lol, I just took my fabric pen out and started drawing on the calico. Chose which stitches to use for each section and started I have to say that embroidery is much easier when following an already established pattern.

Jan's bookmark made my jaw drop... it looks like something I'd buy!

I do that all the time, buy more beads even though I have too many a lot. lmao.
Thank you! What I make isn't hard or even very original, I'm afraid. I wish I could come up with more than I do but it does make me happy to just fiddle and make stuff.
OOoh get cracking, Erin.. I can't wait to see the HP women bracelets!!!

Thanks Nabs. You're right, you can't have enough beads. And I agree with Erin. Your bookmarks are soooo awesome!! They look like something I'd buy too!!!

HP women bracelets - wow! I can't wait to see those, I bet they are going to look awesome! Everyone is doing such a great job here, you all have such amazing talents. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with next!

Jan, where did you get that lion charm that you used for your bookmark? I'm looking for charms for House related bracelets... I think the badger will be the hardest to find . Eagles, lions, and snakes are a bit more common.

I found the Lion at the shop I get most of my stuff at in the city, called Bedrock Supply. I think I paid about $1.97 each for them, with my designer's discount. They have no website to shop from, sadly. I have seen pretty decent badger and eagle charms online but it's expensive to get them retail, shipped, and I've only found sterling silver ones, not cheaper metals. Check these sites' charms:
Bird charms, bluemud.com (price ranges according to volume bought; you can get eagles for as low as $5.30 each)
Badger (& other animals) charm at artsconnect.com (charms = $$$$ here. the badgers are $11 each!! )

I haven't ordered from either of these places because I just don't want to pay that much for such a specific charm right now. If I had a special order from someone willing to pay for sterling, I'd buy them though.

I have yet to find a decent snake, to be honest. None of the ones I've seen are what I'd like to see.

Yeah, I agree, and I think I'll just stick with house colors for now, unless I have someone special I"m making it for. I did finish my first "Potter Woman" bracelet... definitely not a woman. Hehe. I'll post a picture when I get home, but it turned out nicely.

Any of you know a place I can go to in LA that offers a jewellery making/beading course? One that can be done in under a week...