The Fiber Ramble - April 20
Hi everyone! I hope this Ramble finds you all well. It's been a heck of a week. I've been struggling. You've all been there. Some bomb goes off, life gets turned upside down and you start to doubt yourself and your abilities. Well, as a good friend of mine told me, "Set a deadline for your ruminating and move on." My time is up!
You're going to notice this Ramble expanding the topics of creativity. I think, because of my own passions, my focus was too narrow. I honestly didn't realise the number of creative people, on Steem, shaping projects with their hands, hearts and minds. Hosting the Creatives' Coffee Hour has been teaching me some amazing things.
When we gather, inspiration and collaboration flows across boundaries. It doesn't matter if you are a knitter, a painter, a writer, a photographer, a rapper, or the guy with the chainsaw who makes those amazing carvings, we are all very similar at heart.
I don't think we realise how we touch other people's lives. I was searching, wondering, "What the heck do I have to offer this platform? So I did a little inventory and I have to admit......I'm still not totally sure but I'm going to keep plugging away and engaging until it's clear. It's there....I just can't quite put my finger on it.
Well enough about me.
Onward to the Eye Candy
Phishing Warning 2.0 
@guiltyparties warns us to NEVER click links in comments. But if you did and were hacked he shares the resources you'll need to fix the damage.
Ultimate Crochet Contest! Everybody Wins! 
@anjkara and @Foxyspirit have teamed up in the hunt for fellow crocheters. YAY! They found us. So please, go introduce yourself and take part in their exciting contest.
Anarchist Cross Stitch 
@narch hasn't done cross stitch since she was little but it looks like she's back and with a wry sense of humour. Enjoy the giggle and share some encouragement. I look forward to seeing her finished work.
How to Make A Simple String Art Portrait: Weekly contest by @huslein.slash (Bilingual) 
In this well written and informative post @huslein.slash shows us his process as he creates a one of kind string art portrait. Incredible job!
ArtzOne daily talents!
@artzone has become one of my favourite curations. The #artzone tag is very popular for creatives of all mediums. You never know what amazing things you'll see there. I can only imagine the number of hours that @artzone spends on this curation. Let's show some love.
Heart After Surgery Toy Tutorial
The lovely @zen-art made this happy little heart pillow for her father, who just had heart surgery. Thank you @zen-art for showing us how to make one too. Hugs to you and your father! Let's show this lady our love.
Needlework Monday Traditional Rug Hooking 
If you are curious about traditional rug hooking you'll enjoy @elew's post. She gives us a nice overview of how to get started and of course she shows us her new project. I can't wait to see the finished rug!
Needleworkmonday - The First Backpack 
@tali72 has created an amazing knit backpack using the bag her husband's shoes came in as a template. She has even shared her cute kitty graph so we can make one too! Great work @tali72!
How To Make Handmade: 74 Small Gift Idea String Art 
I have to admit I've become addicted to @thomhieu's simple short posts showing his completed string art masterpieces. I urge you to explore his other eye candy. Talk about talent!
Until next time friends...
Join the Fiberartists Curation Trail
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Nominate Your Favourite Post
With all the posts that I sift through each time I sit down to do the Fiber Ramble, I think it is time to give you, the Fiber Artists, an opportunity to nominate your favourite reads.
Just visit the Fiber Ramble Discord and post the link in the Nominate-A-Post Channel.
Creatives Coffee Hour
Join in on the fun! Come to the Creatives Coffee Hour, Mondays @1pm edt on the Steemit Ramble Discord or view it live on the Steem Star Network.
Pimp Your Post Thursday
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many thanks! for me it's very unexpected. I did not know about the contests that you wrote about
Another great selection for this week! Tali's backpack is amazing for sure!
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awww your beautiful giving spirit is what you bring to Steemit and making sure everyone feels welcome and listened to no matter what they say to you. You have a way of making people feel welcome and heard and that is very rare.
Post and read what you love. It doesn't matter what it is as long as you love it and then it will show in your writing just like it does in your Rambles.....by not just curating one kind of post.
People don't always have time to find posts like @guiltyparties if they are new here.
so you give great information along with neat creative things.
I say you already have your place you just don't know it yet hugs
Thanks so much @snook! You are always so supportive....oh and wise! LOL!
O how nice of you, thank you 💚
How have i not come across this before?!?!? wonderful post! great initiative!
Resteeming!! Creativity and the "lost arts" are so important!!
Thanks for the praise! I'm happy you enjoyed it and I appreciate the resteem!
You’ve got a nice selection here!! I think it’s neat that you will be focusing on topics involving mixed creativity. There are tons of creative people on this plattform. I think as you continue to talk with people and mingle your purpose here will unfold itself ;)
Thanks @crosheille. You are always so supportive! Thanks for all that you do.
You’re very welcome, it’s my pleasure ;)
Thank you for sharing all these fabulous posts! I had no idea there were so many makers out there. This is a great find. And thank you for posting the contest @anjkara and I created. She has amazing talent, crochet and writing, and you can see both in that post. Much respect and gratitude to you!
You're very welcome! I think your contest sounds fun and what a great way to find fellow crocheters!
I'd say your definitely good at sharing quality content, so keep that up while you search inventory.
Sometimes rambling is all you need to do, that and rant every now and then. It has been working for me for seven months, ramble and rant and then rant and ramble.
Then repeat the process. You will enjoy it immensely.
Thanks @sultnpapper! I may have to try the ranting sometime....LOL!
You can come practice your ranting on some replies to things I post until you get the hang of it, that way no one will see them.