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Access All Accessories / Fortunately/unfortunately
« on: March 05, 2017, 13:56:11 PM »
Unfirtunately, My hallway curtains are now 6" short after a 20 minute cool wash.   :(

Fortunately, there is a doubled 6 1/2 " hem on them.

Unfortunately, lazy me had machine sewed the hem.

Fortunately, it's Sunday afternoon and I have time free ( if I ignore the Internetz) to unpick.

 :snip:

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The Show Must Go On / Re: First costume we made at uni
« on: March 05, 2017, 13:36:30 PM »
How very impressive.
It must be such an exciting course to be on.
If I had my time again (old gimmer emoticon), I think I'd like to do something like that.

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Current Projects / Re: Not so Pink....The saga continues
« on: March 05, 2017, 13:28:41 PM »
Its coming along nicely. At this rate we'll begin to think you know what you're doing, soon

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Tech Know How / Re: iPad Improvements - please read
« on: March 05, 2017, 13:21:06 PM »
normal iPad, not mini. Use it both ways, stays the same either way. It's not a problem for me, nothing I could get cross about.

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Current Projects / Re: "Hexactly" quilt...almost finished
« on: March 05, 2017, 09:33:57 AM »
It is very nice indeed. What's on the back?

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House Beautiful / Re: Cushions
« on: March 04, 2017, 20:58:46 PM »
I made another cushion cover today. Maybe should have left the wine til later, lol, but I'm sure the little darlings won't mind ...

https://www.flickr.com/gp/148111091@N05/Tcv2S0

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Publications / Re: Sewing Quarterly
« on: March 04, 2017, 20:30:35 PM »
I watched it a few times, but found it a bit like qvc, OK in small doses. I do like the idea of it though but still four hours a day, seven days a week is a bit much.

But I do catch it at times.

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http://www.threecounties.co.uk/eventcalendar/index.php?stitch-creative-craft

There's this one at Malvern, bit more eclectic. It's a possibility if I don't end up in Cornwall for the weekend.

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Your Favourite Suppliers / Re: Recommended brick & mortar shops
« on: March 04, 2017, 09:37:03 AM »
Malvern, Worcestershire - Stitch45. Lots and lots of lovely quilting fabrics now closed
Malvern, Worcestershire - Gordon Smith - lots of furnishing fabrics and curtain fittings and haberdashery bits and bobs.

Leicester - Material Magic - great for buying shiny, sparkly stuff, faux fur fabrics, plus other more normal fabrics

Truro, Cornwall - Truro Fabrics - lovely big shop, tons of choice for dressmaking, quilting and household fabrics - but not cheap.

Birmingham - John Lewis Haberdashery, and furnishing fabrics.
Bristol - John Lewis as above.

London - Libertys - lovely building to visit - gorgeous fabrics but oh so pricey.

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Vintage Machines / Re: A few additions
« on: March 04, 2017, 09:24:58 AM »
They do look lovely.

Somewhere in the depths of the loft I have an old Singer in a wooden case. I bought it from a junk shop when I was a newly wed (30+ years ago). I haven't looked at it for years, but you're making me tempted to dig it out. It's probably all rusty now.

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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: Sewing Spaces
« on: March 04, 2017, 08:26:33 AM »
I'll share once I've tidied up. -don't hold your breath waiting-

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Tech Know How / Re: iPad Improvements - please read
« on: March 04, 2017, 08:14:12 AM »
Oh no, feel better soon. Have a rest, leave minor tweaks til you're feeling better.

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I'm thinking about the Malvern one. I'd be going for a couple of hours in the morning of Thursday or Friday, but have to be at work after lunch so can't stay long.

It will be a last minute decision.

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Your Favourite Suppliers / Re: Recommended Sewing Machine Suppliers
« on: March 03, 2017, 19:38:49 PM »
http://direct-sewingmachines.co.uk/

This is where I got my machine. Good price, shop based lessons on how to use it. Also got my overlocker there, and lesson on how to use it. And have done a a morning session there recently to learn the reverse and memory functions of my Bernina. Friendly helpful people. But unfortunately an hour and a half away!

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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: A cautionary tale
« on: March 03, 2017, 19:17:26 PM »
Oh no, how scary that must have been.
I have two of those big and little standard lamps, will make sure they're always off when not observed. 
Glad you're ok.

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