Loops of Gray

Gratitude is one of the best ways to perform self-care. Answer one or both of these questions either in the comments or in a personal journal or notepad. What are you grateful for today? What are you grateful for in your life?

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mham2025 #gratitude #selfcare

Tried out my Stripology XL ruler for the first time to cut out pieces for the raffle quilt I'm making for the AFSP

I'm not 100% convinced it's the right tool for me. There are pros and cons for sure, and I'm willing to try it on another project in case this one wasn't the best fit

#quilting

Stopped at @warmncozyquilting today to pick up the fabric I needed for the raffle quilt for this year's @afspmissouri Out of the Darkness walk. I had several friends and family members pick a color and I'm really pleased with how well they go together.

#quilting #shoplocal #localquiltstore

I got these gorgeous beeswax candles for my birthday, so of course I had to print some fancy candle holders.

Model by gracewindale_527668 on Printables
Filament is Inland marble from Microcenter

#3dprinting #candleholder

I cut the Costco bag of chips a little too short, so I needed a chip clip. 2 hours on the printer and we are set.

Model is the Chip Clip 9000 Standard by martin_au on @printablescom

#3dprinting #functionalprint

Of course I had to make my dress for my craft-themed 40th birthday party! 🧶

Pattern is the Gala Gown by Patterns for Pirates
Fabric is a custom-colored & scaled design by creativeinchi on @spoonflower-social.bsky.social
Custom yarn earrings by Shaina Bilow

#sewing #patternsforpirates #galagown

This is especially hilarious now that I have a serger and have sewn like a zillion tank tops, several dresses, and altered premade stretch knits.

#sewing #sewingismysuperpower

Finally done with block 12 of the Greenhouse Garden BOM from @wholecirclestudio.bsky.social !

#greenhousegardenquilt #greenhousebom #quilting #foundationpaperpiecing

On #WorldHealthDay, we want to remind you that mental health is just as important as physical health.🧠✨💙

I whipped up yet another one of my standard tank tops. 😸

Fabric is Yarn Cats Rainbow from @spoonflower-social.bsky.social I have this print in another colorway slated for a swimsuit, so stay tuned.

#sewing #sewingismysuperpower

Oh no, she nakey!

My sewing machine had been squeaking a little, so I kept taking things apart until I found the source of the squeak. A few drops of sewing machine oil with my precision tip bottle and now Marie runs smooth as butter.

#sewingmachine #sewingmachinerepair

Whipped up another tank top using my standard pattern. It's so comfy!

#sewing #sewingismysuperpower

Lighting obviously super sucks at this time of night, but I finished the other two blocks for the Poppy Quilt table runner. Basting this will be quite the challenge. 😬

Pattern by @cottonandbourbon.bsky.social

#quilting #poppyquilt #cottonandbourbon

Whipped up a tank top today! A while back I made my own pattern based on a commercial tank top that I liked and fit well and I've been using that pattern for so many fun items.

#sewing #sewingismysuperpower

I tried to put together a few SMART goals for this year and I feel pretty confident about them. Feel free to DM me with any questions or suggestions!

#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #goals #smartgoals #smallbusinessgoals

I made these 2 Essen pouches to store some of my class supplies so they will fit into a new rolling cart I bought (post soon!). I made the largest size and used some of my Nice Fabric. 😄

Pattern by @centerstreetquilts

#sewing #quilting #essenpouch #centerstreetquilts

Just some of what the Gray in Loops of Gray stands for.

#mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025

My word of the year is GROW and I finally found the right model to 3D print. It's a letter holder and I added the word GROW on myself.

Model is Letter Holder Leaf by Bent on @printablescom Filament is Silk PLA in Neon Green from @overture3dfilament

#3dprinting #wordoftheyear

While the name may be gray, my style is nothing but. I make things in all colors! Mostly shawls, cowls, hats, and blankets and I try to make things that are practical and easy to use.

#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2025 #knitting #crochet #quilting 🧶

I have made so many of these hot pads for other people and I finally made some for myself! They're so easy to make and look fabulous in any color.

Pattern is Geometric Mandala Hot Pad by @lillabjorncrochet

#crochet #geometricmandalahotpad 🧶

Save the date for this year's @afspmissouri Out of the Darkness Walk! Join my team here: afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/loopsof...

#suicideprevention #afsp #outofthedarknesswalk

What is Loops of Gray all about? Making, teaching, mental health advocacy, and so more more.

Head to my blog for more details and thanks to @marchmeetthemaker for the prompts this month!

www.loopsofgray.com/blog/what-is...

#marchmeetthemaker2025 #marchmeetthemaker #brandidentity

73 isn't exactly the right temperature for this cowl, but it sure is bright and fun!

Pattern is the Oats cowl by @tincanknits Yarn is hand dyed by @whatmustardmade in the Queer colorway

#knitting #oatscowl #usetheniceyarn 🧶

I know right? It's been so hard to capture the color this winter and finally I had a sunny day.

I was able to find the long discontinued yarn I needed to finish this shawl by asking around on Ravelry! It's huge, but since it's a wool/cotton blend, it's actually pretty lightweight.

Pattern is Satie by Dee O'Keefe Designs

#knitting #satieshawl 🧶

We had a great time at Learn to Crochet today at @7sistersyarnandfiber ! This was a book club that wants to learn to make granny squares, so we started with the basics. Big thanks to @cindyfromthelou for being my assistant with this large of a group!

#crochet #learntocrochet 🧶

Finished up another shawl using the Nice Yarn.

Pattern is French Cancan by @ateliermademoisellec Yarn is @malabrigoyarn Dos Tierras in Natural

#knitting #frenchcancanshawl 🧶

We needed another shelf support peg, so of course I just 3D printed one. There was already a model the right size, so I didn't even have to model it myself. 20 minutes using PETG at 100% infill for strength and we are back in business.

#3dprinting #functionalprint

String Theory - Learn to Knit or Crochet - 3/2/25 — Loops of Gray Want to learn to knit or crochet? Bring your willingness to learn to City Sewing Room ! If you are new to knitting or crochet, I will have all the supplies you need to get started. If you want to pu...

Want to learn to knit or crochet? Bring your willingness to learn to City Sewing Room!

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#knitting #crochet #learntoknit #learntocrochet 🧶

My desk last night. It has many layers of projects and other things going on in my life. 😬I've since added safety eyes that came in the mail today. lol

#makerstudio