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Patterns Discussion / Re: Precious patterns
« on: May 17, 2020, 14:27:22 PM »
My (shockingly large) stock of pdf patterns has a real advantage here, because if they were lost ina  fire I could just re-download them!

My top pattern is StyleArc's Kim, followed by StyleArc's Jules (a recent addition, and I have only made one - and that's a (wearable) toile - but I LOVE it).  Then there's a pattern that was originally based on Lekala 4517, but now looks just like StyleArc Harlow - it fits and flatters me incredibly well.

1697
What lies beneath... / Re: Looking for a pattern
« on: May 17, 2020, 12:52:55 PM »
Or buy a cotton bra and add the slip bit!! 

1698
Patterns Discussion / Re: Muna and Broad?
« on: May 17, 2020, 12:28:30 PM »
Have you looked at the Curvy Sewing Collective?

1699
Fun with Fabric / Re: Using my giant fabric stash/collection/resources
« on: May 17, 2020, 12:23:36 PM »
That is a secret known only to me and my sewing room.  And I only have a vague idea.

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Block of the Month 2020 / Re: February's BOM
« on: May 16, 2020, 19:35:55 PM »
Gorgeous!   0_0

1701
I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Re: Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland
« on: May 16, 2020, 13:23:20 PM »
310 in Britain with my surname, none in Ireland.  67 in England and 22 in Ireland with my maiden name, and my Mum's maiden name doesn't even have a listing.    ><

1702
Vintage Machines / Re: Rescued Singer 201
« on: May 16, 2020, 12:35:40 PM »
Ooh - very nice!  The decals and the finish look very good.   0_0

1703
Patterns Discussion / Re: Sewing for children/babies
« on: May 15, 2020, 13:47:40 PM »
I think @sewingj is right.  As I understand it quilts as coverings are not recommended for under 2 year olds these days.

1704
Bridal / Re: My Wedding Dress
« on: May 13, 2020, 16:19:45 PM »
 :loveit:  They are gorgeous!

1705
Embroidery and Embellishment / Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« on: May 12, 2020, 10:13:43 AM »
Quote from: Iminei on May 12, 2020, 10:04:18 AM


What do we think about adding a dark blue outline to define the watering can from the background????

Need your answers soon ... TIA X

Definitely.

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Block of the Month 2020 / Re: February's BOM
« on: May 11, 2020, 16:45:19 PM »
As I understand it (so no guarantees of being right!) the sashing is exactly what you say - the strips between blocks.  Background fabric is the backgrounds to blocks like the flying geese one (April?) and may or may not be the same as sashing, as you please.

I like the effect of having bothe the background and the sashing the same, but there is just as strong an argument for not doing.

I love your fabrics.

1707
Patterns Discussion / Re: Button thru top - any ideas?
« on: May 11, 2020, 16:07:08 PM »
I do wish Tilton patterns were available as PDFs!

1708
Embroidery and Embellishment / Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« on: May 10, 2020, 15:02:39 PM »
E - although I think any of them would be lovely.

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Previous sewalong entries / Re: Florals Rule Contest - 01.05. - 31.05.2020
« on: May 10, 2020, 14:12:50 PM »
It would be, but at the moment I'm veering towards butterflies anyway.

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A Good Yarn / Re: Topical but...
« on: May 10, 2020, 12:13:28 PM »
... and I'm not convinced it would be possible to breathe through this one at all!!

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