I have recently bought some knitted fabrics from Pound Fabrics in Birmingham, and I am delighted with these, don't be fooled by their title of 'Pound', my fabrics were £9.50 pm, £7.50 pm, and £5.00 pm.  I noticed the £5.00 one in Lamazi at £16.00 pm.  I laid these out on my bed and they look perfect, so fingers crossed I haven't missed any noticeable flaws.  I presume these were end of production runs.  Also I ordered on a Thursday afternoon and received my parcel on Saturday afternoon, so excellent service. 

Like others I do miss being able to go and see and feel fabric, however I have a massive stash, but of course this time I wanted some knit fabrics and I haven't used this type of fabric really since crimplene days i.e. over 50 years ago, so I have taken the plunge and just hope that when this fabric is made up that I am pleased with it  So far I am pleased with this.

Also being new to today's current knit fabrics, Pound Fabrics give a description of the fabric, what sort of stretch it has, and also laundry instructions, and on their invoice there is a small coloured photo alongside the description, yardage and price.

Well done Celia, now I sincerely hope that you will soon feel better over this.  Let us hope that the new owner will have lots of fun exploring the Bernina and make some lovely items.  Good luck with your sewing in the future, and just think of the space you have acquired.

Oh so cute - I am sure your grandchildren will love this teddy especially as they will recognise the various patterns from their clothes - well done.

Brilliant idea and so well made Sheilago, I am sure your grandson will be delighted with his very own very personal quilt and something so special to snuggle up with.

May I just add my thoughts please, AnthonyExmouth you have just spent a lot of your hard earned money on buying this lovely machine for your Mum, and I take it she is really delighted with your kind thoughts on this,  so in order for this to work well and give excellent  results it really is worth changing the needle regularly i.e. after each garment or project or as KayK has said after every 8 hours work  - your machine will thank you in the long run.  These days fabric is not exactly cheap, nor is thread, so may I also suggest use the best needles i.e. Schmetz and also a decent thread like Gutermann.  May your Mum have many hours of happy sewing now and I do hope she enjoys her new machine - a lovely gift from her lovely son.

Now I am actually resewing that seam, the fact that I have been able to use the invisible zip opening to turn the blazer inside out has solved quite a few problems, first seam sewn, now about to tackle the underarm part of the armhole, then it is the lining.  The blazer is a Marks and Spencer school one and guess where it was made - India.  However the thread that they always seem to use is so thin and often it is a chain stitch, which as we all know once that starts unravelling it is a pain to try and stop, however, the fabric was stitched with an ordinary machine stitch thank goodness, not sure yet what and how the lining is stitched.  I am fighting ravelling fabric and lots of ironed on interfacing, some unravelling coarse weave stuff, some felt and it is horrible to say the least - nothing neatened at all on the actual blazer but guess what they have overlocked the seams on the lining.

Good to hear Bill, I must admit I had thought about suggesting swapping the motors over but that is as far as I got.  Well done on cleaning out the part of the 201 that you have posted about and what a transformation.  Now your machine is ready for you to sew away to your heart's content - enjoy!!