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Block of the Month 2020 / Re: February's BOM
« on: February 18, 2020, 16:53:10 PM »
Fresh and springlike, lovely.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Made myself a coat!
« on: February 18, 2020, 13:20:07 PM »
Well done, very satisfactory outcome.
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Patterns Discussion / Re: Vogue V1387
« on: February 17, 2020, 11:51:06 AM »
I think it looks lovely, very fresh and summery.
We are always hypercritical of our own work and only notice the flaws, other people just see a beautiful garment.
We are always hypercritical of our own work and only notice the flaws, other people just see a beautiful garment.
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Sewing Machines / Re: Janome MC4900 Thread catching
« on: February 16, 2020, 12:16:55 PM »
Bobbin case not seated correctly would be my first guess too.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: TSP's Spring Equinox Swap
« on: February 16, 2020, 09:42:53 AM »
I’m in.
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A Good Yarn / Re: Two dolls
« on: February 15, 2020, 13:36:25 PM »
@Addiscomber you were spot on!
It never occurred to me that they might be by Jean Greenhowe but after reading your comments I looked at her website.
I couldn’t find the original pattern there but could tell they were obviously her designs.
I then trawled through eBay and eventually found the patterns. Someone had taken them from a magazine, Woman’s Weekly (my Grandma’s favourite).
I paid the princely sum of £3.00 and they arrived this morning. I was expecting a poor photocopy but got the original pages.
So, as soon as I’ve finished the hat and gloves that are on the needles, Topsy and Tim will be returned to their former glory.
It never occurred to me that they might be by Jean Greenhowe but after reading your comments I looked at her website.
I couldn’t find the original pattern there but could tell they were obviously her designs.
I then trawled through eBay and eventually found the patterns. Someone had taken them from a magazine, Woman’s Weekly (my Grandma’s favourite).
I paid the princely sum of £3.00 and they arrived this morning. I was expecting a poor photocopy but got the original pages.
So, as soon as I’ve finished the hat and gloves that are on the needles, Topsy and Tim will be returned to their former glory.
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A Good Yarn / Two dolls
« on: February 13, 2020, 21:21:10 PM »
I have recently founds these two dolls that were made for my DD in the mid 80s.
I would love to restore them and give them to her 15m old daughter.
They’ve had a good bath and don’t look too bad apart from their hair which I am going to have to attempt to redo. Also the boy dolls jacket is missing but I’m sure I can find a pattern somewhere to replicate that.
They were made by my aunt who is now in her 90s. I would love to be able to send her a photo of DGD playing with the dolls.
If anyone knows how to redo the hair I would love to know. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
I would love to restore them and give them to her 15m old daughter.
They’ve had a good bath and don’t look too bad apart from their hair which I am going to have to attempt to redo. Also the boy dolls jacket is missing but I’m sure I can find a pattern somewhere to replicate that.
They were made by my aunt who is now in her 90s. I would love to be able to send her a photo of DGD playing with the dolls.
If anyone knows how to redo the hair I would love to know. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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House Beautiful / Re: Footstool cover
« on: February 13, 2020, 11:14:08 AM »
Will the overlocking be visible @Bodgeitandscarper ?
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A Good Yarn / Re: Suggestions sought please for 450g of lace weight yarn
« on: February 13, 2020, 11:10:51 AM »
Definitely not mindless knitting but the first one is especially nice.
Lucky DIL
Lucky DIL
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A Good Yarn / Re: Next..
« on: February 12, 2020, 19:21:02 PM »
Knitting scarves in beautiful yarn is very addictive.
I love doing them, no worries about perfect tension and most patterns allow you to carry on until you’ve used up all your yarn.
I love yarns with a good silk content for scarves and shawls, as they are lightweight but wonderfully warm.
I love doing them, no worries about perfect tension and most patterns allow you to carry on until you’ve used up all your yarn.
I love yarns with a good silk content for scarves and shawls, as they are lightweight but wonderfully warm.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Baby jacket
« on: February 12, 2020, 13:55:07 PM »Oooh, I just found some more of the same fabric, but in a teal blue and a sort of dark beige. I feel a couple more jackets coming on...
Well you do need to get your money’s worth out of the pattern
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Newbie pops in
« on: February 12, 2020, 13:53:09 PM »
Hello and welcome from me too @Gittje.
Lots of help for anything sewing related on here, lots of encouragement too.
All genres are catered for
Lots of help for anything sewing related on here, lots of encouragement too.
All genres are catered for
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In the wardrobe / Re: Baby jacket
« on: February 12, 2020, 11:24:37 AM »
What a lovely baby (and jacket) @Bodgeitandscarper. He certainly looks a happy chap.