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I hand sew, hand quilt go slow due to arthritis allover.

On my list for this year tablerunner, cocktail napkins, Xmas decorations, wall hanging.

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The machine back then had a lower tension problem. It was years in storage. Got it out to oil it and when turn to oil other points, some small plastic bits fell out from deep inside.
I ask at other forum they say it might work without the bits. But when I try to thread it all 4  machine threads had gone brittle.
 I depend on online shopping and before I buy new fresh machine sewing thread. Any tips which brand to buy?
What is best, try to repair or just buy new? And which sewing machine? :flower:
Usually hand sew, but my artritis is now allover go tediously slow on a home use skirt.
It would be for sewing small home items, wallhangings, napkins, small quilted items thin crafts batting/wadding , simple skirts, scarfs. Maybe some pretty stitches. Because needlework, embroidery, cross stitch is also an issue with OA and dexterity etc.
 :flower: :star:   :star: :sew:


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The Haberdashery / Any buttons shop that ships to EU?
« on: November 12, 2022, 20:54:27 PM »
 :button: Any buttons shop that ships to EU?
Very little choice in buttons here at the few fabrics online shops. I depend on online shops.

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Fun with Fabric / Elowen shawl has anyone made it in different fabrics?
« on: November 11, 2022, 23:56:00 PM »
The Elowen shawl from free patterns at Moodfabrics, has anyone made it in different fabrics?
How did it fit? Drape of fabric used?

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Your Favourite Suppliers / Heavy linen for skirt, online shop?
« on: November 11, 2019, 09:27:32 AM »
I have not bought apparel/garment :frock: fabric in decades. Looking for an online shop that sells a heavy quality linen? :thread:
Also looking for linen thread for hand sewing? :) :thread:

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The Haberdashery / Hand sewing threads inventory, pincushions.
« on: October 18, 2018, 21:21:00 PM »
So I was sorting out my sewing box today and also made inventory of my hand sewing threads.
My oldest spool bought in 1978 Molnycke a pretty jade color about 1/2 of 110 mtr spool.
The rest of my thread are from the last 13 years nothing older. I got into hand quilting at about that time too.
1 Aurifil cotton 1300 mtr.( I think it is my only  :vintage: machine thread it is very thin got it at FQS sale the brown/chestnut)
1 basting off-white (1/2 of spool)
2 variegated Sulky 100% cotton 450mtr
10 Sulky single color 46 mtr and 1 variegated almost empty forrest green.
Mettler polyester 3 spools variegated 200 mtr
Gutermann 100% cotton 7 spools 250 mtr (2 of which are less than 1/2 spool)
Gutermann 100% cotton 100 mtr 9 (3 of which are less than 1/2 spool)
Mettler silk finish 100% cotton 150 mtr 2 spools
Mettler quilt cotton pink 150 mtr 1 spool
Ikea 4 spools cotton 3 white and 1 red.(3 came as a set of 1 red and 2 white, Ikea is my least favorite thread)
Excell polyester in red 182.8 mtr never used still in foil.
Most used colors are pink, rose, ivory, parchment and Christmas colors gold, green, red. I like Sulky variegated. :thread:
Some colors thread I am running low so looking for an online shop that sells threads with reasonable shipping to EU?
I do not hand sew large items so my thread lasts a long time.
My embroidery floss DMC and silk threads a few metallics I keep separate in other boxes but use those also in hand sewing.
I make little pincushions from leftover quilt fabrics and add dried lavender flowers to some batting/wadding to fill them.
Also made needle/pins books from leftovers. I had seen some of that on Pinterest for inspiration.
I see some people keep their thread spools out on a rack stacked.

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Hi, I'm new... / Hello new, many hobbies.
« on: October 18, 2018, 14:41:59 PM »
Hello everyone. I am home with many hobbies as I have health issues.I like hand quilting, hand sewing, beadwork, embroidery, jewelry making, wirework, crochet , painting, making journals with leftovers crafts supplies. I usually make small items. Have some UFOs too like a small wall hanging which needs finishing.Sorting out the sewing kit today and made two trial ornaments from leftovers quilt fabric. I like watching museums online for inspiration and look at what others make on Youtube. Historic costume I also like looking at that.I switch between hobbies. Some I do more time.  :)

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