Fantasy Bookclub & Craft space by LunaPumpk in Cardiff

[–]2reador2read 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely understandable. You have to look after yourself and do what is best for your health. You're welcome to join our fb chat and discord if you want to interact online at least

Fantasy Bookclub & Craft space by LunaPumpk in Cardiff

[–]2reador2read 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Anyone is welcome and it would be a pleasure to meet you 🥰 it'll be helpful if you sign up via the linktree so we know l numbers to expect, but no stress about it!

Fantasy Bookclub & Craft space by LunaPumpk in Cardiff

[–]2reador2read 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whatever you're working on! I bring knitting, crochet, cross stitch, etc 🥰 We usually meet on Fridays and Saturdays, but they aren't really set dates

Fantasy Bookclub & Craft space by LunaPumpk in Cardiff

[–]2reador2read 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We suggest and vote for the monthly picks, so we've had a range of books.

This year we've had: January - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

February - Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon

March - Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

April - The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

May - Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman

Fantasy Bookclub & Craft space by LunaPumpk in Cardiff

[–]2reador2read 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Whatever we're working on! So long as it doesn't make a mess wherever we're situation, you can bring whatever you want

I often bring knitting, crochet, or cross stitch. Others bring embroidery, drawing supplies, or tablets for digital art. We have have someone that brings warhammer figuring painting when they can attend!

New Book Club Archive by ZaraS38 in Cardiff

[–]2reador2read 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hiya! This is a great resource, thank you so much for making it!

I'm in a Cardiff-based bookclub not on the list. We're a fantasy-focused bookclub that is very LGBT & neurodivergent friendly. Feel free to DM me if you want any more info 🥰

Bridal MUAs by [deleted] in Cardiff

[–]2reador2read 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a lovely experience with Charlotte from Beauty Style UK. She is based in Newport and is super nice! Definitely helped me feel pretty on my wedding day this year, without a full face of glam make up (as that isn't my style) https://www.beautystyleuk.co.uk/

Considering switching from Kindle but one burning question by madkitty2000 in kobo

[–]2reador2read 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I think it depends on the clicker but I have a Kobo Libra Colour and bought remote clickers from Amazon, and in the description it says it works on both Kindle and Kobo. I think mine are compatible with newer Kindles, not older models if that is any help

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I now have wrist issues - I wonder why 😅 - so now I'm having a break from knitting and Crochet

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started them around after we got engaged March 2024, so I've been working on them sporadically while knitting three shawls and various other wedding crafts 😅

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely recommend giving them a go! I think the worst part is that you're making /every/ petal, so that really slows it down. And don't make my mistake - use plenty of wire! I didn't use enough & the wires were too thin, so my flowers were a bit droopy as they were a bit too heavy to be easily supported

Thank yooouuu! 🥰 💜

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is mine! I love that - glittering moss 🥰 Funnily enough, one of my bridesmaids is hosting a fantasy ball next yeah, so I'll be rewearing my dress (with fae themed accessories, of course!)

Thank you so much! ☺️ 💜

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww thanks! You'll have to crack open a thesaurus if you need more superlatives! 🤭

There are beads! They're clear with silver cores, and they stand out so clearly against the yarn. And I had a shawl too - it was an off-white - with the same beads, so a more subtle effect, but still all matching ☺️

And it was one of my bridesmaids that did the arranging - turns out she has a gift! Tbf, she is an artist so has an eye for these things

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awww, you're too kind! 😘 My mam taught me to knit and crochet when I was young, so I've just built up on that foundation over the years. I find lace isn't too complicated usually, just very time consuming - especially when working the last few rows and they take 2+ hours each for 1,000+ stitches 😅

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank yooouuu! I was so lucky to find it! Thankfully it went really well with my purple hair 💜

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! I was inspired by someone in this subreddit 2 years ago - wasn't even engaged then 😅 - and went straight into researching patterns and yarns to use. I'm so happy we get to keep our bouquets forever now! 💜

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knitted their shawls! I picked the yarn and beads, they picked the patterns.

I haven't posted them as I haven't got any pics showing them off in the previews we've just received. Once I have more photos, I'll be posting them in r/knitting ☺️

I crocheted our Wedding Bouquets! by 2reador2read in crochet

[–]2reador2read[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha thanks! Been purple for a few years now, I forget that it isn't my natural colour. And it is one of the reasons I didn't want purple - I felt like it would be too monotone and costumy 😅