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Current Projects / Re: Batik quilt #2 - it's finished!
« on: January 09, 2020, 12:18:44 PM »
Oh that’s beautiful @Ploshkin The recipients are very lucky.
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A Good Yarn / Re: Granny squares first attempt
« on: January 08, 2020, 12:45:39 PM »
You might be better with charts @sewingj. Lots of patterns come in chart form and once you understand which symbol is for which stitch I find them easier to follow than written patterns.
Nice blanket BTW.
Nice blanket BTW.
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Vintage Machines / Re: Treadle find.....may end up mine!
« on: January 08, 2020, 11:45:14 AM »
What a beautiful thing, I wish I had room for a treadle.
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Tech Know How / Re: Problem posting a photo as an attachment
« on: January 08, 2020, 11:34:00 AM »
Well thanks for that explanation Acorn, I tried to post something with a photo the other day and when I previewed it it said something about attachment not uploaded, so I just gave up.
I’ve often had trouble but now realise it was user error. Off to try again
I’ve often had trouble but now realise it was user error. Off to try again
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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Re: Bluprint Sale
« on: January 04, 2020, 09:53:22 AM »
I succumbed to the sale sometime in Dec and got 12 months membership.
I used to watch a lot of Craftsy years ago but didn’t bother when it stopped working on my Kindle.
I’ve watched lots Of Bluprint recently on the iPad and have been pleasantly surprised, a lot of it is very useful. Trying to learn Portuguese knitting now.
I used to watch a lot of Craftsy years ago but didn’t bother when it stopped working on my Kindle.
I’ve watched lots Of Bluprint recently on the iPad and have been pleasantly surprised, a lot of it is very useful. Trying to learn Portuguese knitting now.
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The Haberdashery / Re: Too much choice - thread!
« on: January 03, 2020, 13:07:59 PM »
Ask @BrendaP , she knows EVERYTHING!
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Access All Accessories / Re: Slipper Pattern and Hints
« on: January 02, 2020, 19:51:49 PM »
I’ve used leather for the soles. My last pair were made using the rough side of the leather which came from the back of a sofa that was being scrapped.
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Previous sewalong entries / Re: The Sewing Place’s year-long stash-busting challenge - 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020
« on: January 01, 2020, 23:28:12 PM »When you say 'support', do you mean 'encouragement'?
@Acorn I’d be surprised if you needed encouragement
but far be it from me to stifle anybody’s urges. I’m going to buy vicariously through you lot. Admire everybody’s purchases then go and root through what I already have. I keep finding things I have no recollection of buying. 
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Previous sewalong entries / Re: The Sewing Place’s year-long stash-busting challenge - 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020
« on: January 01, 2020, 13:34:57 PM »
I was doing reasonably well with last year’s challenge until I had a bit of a December buying frenzy.
Aiming not to buy anything for a few months (We’ll see how long that lasts!) so am just going to record fabric used.
Otherwise I may have to start a support group for fabric addicts, any joiners?
Aiming not to buy anything for a few months (We’ll see how long that lasts!) so am just going to record fabric used.
Otherwise I may have to start a support group for fabric addicts, any joiners?
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello everyone, again!
« on: December 27, 2019, 22:26:06 PM »
Hi and welcome from me too.
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Fun with Fabric / Re: Sewing with Silk Fabric - tips please
« on: December 27, 2019, 12:17:49 PM »
Can I piggy back as well because I’m looking for silk organza, nothing fancy.
I just want to have a pressing cloth and have been reading about a method of making a pattern from an existing garment using a frixion pen and a piece of silk.
Why lots of sites seem to think silk organza is made of polyester is beyond me.
I just want to have a pressing cloth and have been reading about a method of making a pattern from an existing garment using a frixion pen and a piece of silk.
Why lots of sites seem to think silk organza is made of polyester is beyond me.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Today I made a discovery
« on: December 23, 2019, 10:09:35 AM »
@Iminei fascinators are a fab idea. Imagine a flock of butterflies nodding on the head of someone going to Ladies Day.
Mind you my SILs grandma had the best idea. She said she wasn’t going to wear a hat at their wedding, she was going to wear a tantiliser.
Mind you my SILs grandma had the best idea. She said she wasn’t going to wear a hat at their wedding, she was going to wear a tantiliser.
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Current Projects / Re: Christmas tree skirt
« on: December 20, 2019, 23:00:47 PM »
Every year I promise I will make one for the following year. If I ever do it will not be as classy as that one.
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Access All Accessories / Re: Simple man sewing.
« on: December 20, 2019, 22:57:58 PM »
Simple, not over engineered, looks perfect.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: The Joy of Finishing Rita's Quilt
« on: December 20, 2019, 22:03:18 PM »
Just managed to read this, it must have been an amazing experience taking part.