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Your Favourite Suppliers / Re: Towelling?
« on: May 02, 2017, 12:00:31 PM »
I've been on the hunt for some nice quality stretch towelling for years, but I've never found what I'm looking for.
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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Silk Dupion Peacock Dress
« on: April 29, 2017, 16:52:27 PM »
It's going to be gorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished item.
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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Wedding favours
« on: April 27, 2017, 19:18:59 PM »
Thanks ladies. Holly Berry, I love the little rosebuds on yours, can you remember where you got those?
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In the wardrobe / Re: Moto Jacket
« on: April 24, 2017, 11:35:04 AM »
That's a gorgeous jacket, and the Oyster pocket in the sleeve is pure genius!
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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Wedding favours
« on: April 23, 2017, 12:44:20 PM »
I suspect it is a Mediterranean tradition originally - places where almonds grow in abundance. In Italy they are known as 'Confetti', which I think translates as 'little sweets', but obviously that means something quite different to us.
I've been given favours at pretty much every wedding I've attended in the past 30 years, so it's definitely not a new thing, and I have always been aware of the associated symbolism.
Off on a tangent, sugared almonds always remind me of Xmas, since that's the only time they appeared in our house, but even as a child I couldn't crunch them. I certainly wouldn't attempt it with my current (precarious) state of dental health!
I've been given favours at pretty much every wedding I've attended in the past 30 years, so it's definitely not a new thing, and I have always been aware of the associated symbolism.
Off on a tangent, sugared almonds always remind me of Xmas, since that's the only time they appeared in our house, but even as a child I couldn't crunch them. I certainly wouldn't attempt it with my current (precarious) state of dental health!
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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Wedding favours
« on: April 23, 2017, 11:37:32 AM »
You must have very strong teeth. Or dentures.
The 'point' is a) a memento, b) 'thank you for sharing our day', c) a decoration for the place setting at the table and d) a tradition symbolic of good wishes for the happy couple, represented by the 5 sugared almonds - health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity.
The 'point' is a) a memento, b) 'thank you for sharing our day', c) a decoration for the place setting at the table and d) a tradition symbolic of good wishes for the happy couple, represented by the 5 sugared almonds - health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity.
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Better late than never.
« on: April 23, 2017, 11:32:41 AM »What day is the market in Dewsbury Fiona?Wednesdays and Saturdays, same as Lucky Fashions
The lady who runs LF also has a stall on the market.
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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Wedding favours
« on: April 23, 2017, 10:24:40 AM »
Thanks, yes I have been given them at weddings and always taken them home as a memento - I would be amazed if anyone actually wanted to eat sugared almonds! I will seek out the plastic dishes, they sound nifty. I was thinking of probably three layered circles of tulle, embellished with narrow ribbon and some sort of decorative flower or something. For my personal taste, 'less is more', but I suppose the bride may have other ideas ...
By the way, I'm making them as a gift from myself, she didn't ask me to do it, but obviously I had to let her know as I need to know colour scheme etc.
By the way, I'm making them as a gift from myself, she didn't ask me to do it, but obviously I had to let her know as I need to know colour scheme etc.
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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Wedding favours
« on: April 22, 2017, 21:03:35 PM »
Thanks! I will definitely be going down the 'traditional' route of 5 sugared almonds, its more how to 'wrap' them that I'm wondering about. As yet, no theme, colour scheme available (nor date set!), but I am expecting purple to feature heavily as I know it to be the bride's favourite colour.
I have seen them done in net, tulle, organza and even vintage hankies. Just wondered if anyone had done them and had any tips?
I have seen them done in net, tulle, organza and even vintage hankies. Just wondered if anyone had done them and had any tips?
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Better late than never.
« on: April 22, 2017, 20:58:46 PM »
I recommend Fabworks in Dewsbury, it's nice and handy for the rail station, and also 'Lucky Fashions' in Dewsbury, which is a small shop tucked away and run by a most delightful lady. A veritable treasure trove, it's only open Wednesday & Saturday, we can tell you how to find it if you want to go there.
there are a couple of fabric stalls on Dewsbury market, and also Leeds market. Apart from that, there isn't much round here, but there is a place over Burnley way, called Immanuels, which sells very cheap fabric bought as job lots and sold on quickly. again,, let us know if you want directions and/or company! it's housed in an old chapel (hence the name) and referred to by us as 'church'
there are a couple of fabric stalls on Dewsbury market, and also Leeds market. Apart from that, there isn't much round here, but there is a place over Burnley way, called Immanuels, which sells very cheap fabric bought as job lots and sold on quickly. again,, let us know if you want directions and/or company! it's housed in an old chapel (hence the name) and referred to by us as 'church'
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A bit of a 'do' / Wedding favours
« on: April 22, 2017, 18:23:18 PM »
Not technically 'sewing', so wasn't sure where to post this, but I've agreed to make the 'favours' for a wedding next year, and wondered if anyone has done them and have any tips or suggestions for making them especially lovely?
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Better late than never.
« on: April 22, 2017, 13:39:33 PM »
Hi Diane! Waves from Halifax. I retired a couple of years ago, and don't know how I ever had time to go to work!
Happy sewing
Happy sewing
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A Good Yarn / Re: Anyone Crochet?
« on: April 21, 2017, 20:12:37 PM »
I started doing a bit of easy crochet (granny squares) last year. - my Gran taught me the basics as a child My puppy means I have to spend a lot of the day downstairs now, (no sewing!) and I needed something I could pick up and put down easily, so I crochet seemed ideal. I started searching online for inspiration. I found a lovely blog, the person who writes it has a wonderful way with colour.
http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/inside-crochet-draught-excluder/
(In particular, her Sophie's Universe blanket is just beautiful, how I would love to make something like that!).
http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/inside-crochet-draught-excluder/
(In particular, her Sophie's Universe blanket is just beautiful, how I would love to make something like that!).
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Fashionably late ...
« on: April 21, 2017, 17:09:26 PM »
Thanks! Yes, Fabworks is not far from me, and a trip is necessary! I'm going to a wedding early next year and have decided to make my outfit, so I'm looking for a print - linen or possibly jacquard or brocade, to make a simple coat (Kwik Sew 3732) to go over cropped linen trousers and a linen top..
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Hi, I'm new... / Fashionably late ...
« on: April 21, 2017, 15:16:19 PM »
Happy to have found you!
I haven't done any sewing for ages, due to the arrival of a puppy last summer, but have to make myself a wedding outfit for early next year, so will be visiting you a lot from here on I think.
I haven't done any sewing for ages, due to the arrival of a puppy last summer, but have to make myself a wedding outfit for early next year, so will be visiting you a lot from here on I think.