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Title: Hello from Ireland
Post by: WildAtlanticWay on December 01, 2018, 09:14:12 AM
Hello there, I’m new here and looking forward to learning a lot more from you lovely people. I’m not exactly a newbie sewer but only have basic knowledge and my interest was rekindled following a short ‘intro to sewing’ course I completed recently which was well taught with great craic.
I’m originally from the U.K. but now live on the beautiful south west coast of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way, hence my nickname.
I recently bought a new sewing machine that’s got a few more fancy stitches as I like tarting up my projects a bit, although it’s waiting for Santa to deliver it.  :\
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: fajita on December 01, 2018, 09:17:17 AM
Welcome @WildAtlanticWay  :flower: :drink:
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Greybird on December 01, 2018, 09:39:32 AM
Hello and welcome from me too!!
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Post by: Lowena on December 01, 2018, 10:21:17 AM
Welcome from me...... you are not alone in being from wild and woolly Ireland  <3
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Ploshkin on December 01, 2018, 10:41:25 AM
Welcome from another wild and windy place.
Are you anywhere near Sheeps Head - one of my favourite places in the whole world.
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: WildAtlanticWay on December 01, 2018, 11:54:17 AM
Thank you for the lovely welcome and a special wave to all of you with an Irish connection or interest.

Yes, I live in West Cork not far from Skibbereen where the world famous O’Donovan rowing brothers come from  :D and a short drive from the Sheep’s Head where Graham Norton lives.  ;)
There are lots of unspoilt beaches nearby and it’s a great place for doggy walking.  :woof:
We have a year old Kelpi cross breed who gets mistaken for a tall chocolate Lab all the time.
T’is grand altogether.  :loveit:


Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Ragtimedoll on December 01, 2018, 12:03:15 PM
Hello WildAlanticWay and welcome!
I joined this forum last month, I am enjoying every minute, there is lots of advice and chat too!
You will have fun reading the posts, you will laugh as there is quite a lot with a good sense of humour and the pictures posted will make go Aww. The projects they do will make you want to join in. So welcome to the world of fun!!!
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Sewingsue on December 01, 2018, 12:31:32 PM
Welcome, WildAtlanticWay.
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Post by: Nevis5 on December 01, 2018, 12:34:46 PM
Welcome from me, too @WildAtlanticWay  !   :toast:  We honeymooned on the West Coast of Ireland 40 years ago - so beautiful there.
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Stitches on December 01, 2018, 13:47:04 PM
Welcome from me to
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Post by: Ellabella on December 01, 2018, 16:54:35 PM
Welcome from me too WAW.

You live in a wonderful part of the world.
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Surest1tch on December 01, 2018, 19:01:43 PM
Welcome from me too  :toast:
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Post by: Helen M on December 01, 2018, 19:31:20 PM
Welcome WAW, hope you'll enjoy posting here! Where did you live in the UK?
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Post by: hernibs on December 01, 2018, 19:46:35 PM
A warm Northern Ireland welcome to you WildAtlanticWay - specifically from Mid-Ulster...glad to have you on board!
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Vezelay on December 01, 2018, 23:26:12 PM
Greetings from sunny Wexford WAW! You will have great fun with your new machine - which did you opt for?  And what sort of projects do you "tart up"?

My mate Bridget Sheeran (Ed's aunt) lives in Baltimore but I haven't been over that way for years.

I'm on an enforced sewing break just now but still drop in here so hope to see you round!
 
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: wrenkins on December 02, 2018, 06:38:02 AM
Another warm welcome from Northern Ireland.  :flower: We'll soon have a gang at this rate!  :ninja:  0_0
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: WildAtlanticWay on December 02, 2018, 14:04:04 PM
Wow, what a lovely welcome from everyone. Thank you.

Maybe we could arrange an Irish sewing bee meet-up in the summer.  ;)

@Vezelay: I think my friend Sheryl (lives in Baltimore) knows Bridget too  :D  it’s a small world around here and you never know who you’re going to bump into...

I hope the enforced sewing break isn’t for too long.  :(

I’m originally from Robin Hood country.

Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Kenora on December 04, 2018, 18:18:53 PM
Bit late, but welcome from me too WAW  :) Have you unpacked your new sewing machine yet, or is it a Christmas present?
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: WildAtlanticWay on December 04, 2018, 21:02:59 PM
@Kenora - hello. The new machine is a Brother basic computerised machine and I opened the box and took out the bag of bits, mostly to check if my existing (Singer plastic) bobbins are compatible. Since then, DH has taken it away and plans to wrap it up and put it near the tree for Christmas Day.  :D
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Kenora on December 04, 2018, 21:27:37 PM
How exciting - something to look forward to on Christmas Day. 0_0
Title: Re: Hello from Ireland
Post by: Fiona M on December 06, 2018, 10:39:36 AM
Hello WAW!  I had a lovely holiday in Spiddal this year.  Some stunning beaches around and about.  My little dog was in his element!