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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello!
« on: August 12, 2020, 15:08:56 PM »
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Machine Accessories / Re: DIY thread distributor
« on: August 12, 2020, 11:40:10 AM »
@wrenkins thanks. That would stop the thread rubbing the machine casing.
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Machine Accessories / Re: Anti " chase yer foot pedal " gizmo
« on: August 12, 2020, 11:29:55 AM »
@Ploshkin mine also creeps - until it jams against the box holding the embroidery unit. Only a problem once, when it suddenly accelerated after I took my foot off. On a tricky seam which then had to be unpicked.
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Machine Accessories / Re: DIY thread distributor
« on: August 12, 2020, 11:21:08 AM »
@wrenkins where does the safety pin go?
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Today... One thread per day / Re: Wednesday 12th August
« on: August 12, 2020, 10:35:14 AM »
Hot. Humid. Slept badly as bedroom so hot, and had a horrible nightmare, very unusual for me. There was a spectacular light show on the clouds last night but no rain or thunder. Maybe the aliens are exploring. At 7.30am I planted carrot & radish seeds. Not feeling like doing much else but DH has started fitting skirting boards & needs help to lug worktop into place for him to cut. SIL will pop over shortly (he's WFH) to help, between 3 of us we should manage. I'm thinking of getting the pool out, should have done it days ago but we were due to go to France yesterday.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: House Beautiful Contest - 01.08.-31.08.2020
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Today... One thread per day / Re: Monday 10th August
« on: August 10, 2020, 18:16:14 PM »
Cooled a bit, 32° and 30% humidity. Greenhouse is 46° 
but the melons seem to be enjoying it. We had s brief rainstorm this morning but the garden doesn't show any sign of it now. Had a distanced garden coffee with friends this morning, we were due to walk but not in this heat. Went to big supermarket this afternoon - Aircon! Bliss! DH came with me, usually he doesn't want to but he also fancied being cool. I took advantage by making him buy new pants & socks. 3 packs of 5, so he's good for 15 days now (or, as he says, 60 days - 15 then 15 inside out, 15 back to front 15 upside down) 
but the melons seem to be enjoying it. We had s brief rainstorm this morning but the garden doesn't show any sign of it now. Had a distanced garden coffee with friends this morning, we were due to walk but not in this heat. Went to big supermarket this afternoon - Aircon! Bliss! DH came with me, usually he doesn't want to but he also fancied being cool. I took advantage by making him buy new pants & socks. 3 packs of 5, so he's good for 15 days now (or, as he says, 60 days - 15 then 15 inside out, 15 back to front 15 upside down)
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Sewing Professionally / Re: How I Made a Waistcoat Larger
« on: August 10, 2020, 17:41:02 PM »
That looks fab. Very creative, using the belt. I hope you charged a fair bit for this.
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Today... One thread per day / Re: Sunday hot Sunday 9th August
« on: August 09, 2020, 22:48:54 PM »
38° and humid here. Overcast, but too hot to do more than a bit of weeding. Greenhouse has been taken over by melons, I was supposed to pinch out some bits & train others but got confused & now they're using the tomato plants as support. There are loads of flowers, instructions are to allow only 4 melons per plant (or was it per branch)? But I can't see many female flowers. Altered dress for DGD thus afternoon. Too hot in sewing room.
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In the wardrobe / Re: My first dress
« on: August 09, 2020, 19:47:37 PM »
It's lovely. I like sharks - just as long as they're not in the same bit of sea as me. Wear it with pride and don't tell people about any mistakes learning opportunities. What's next?
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello from an absolute beginner!
« on: August 08, 2020, 22:44:21 PM »
Welcome. Looking forward to seeing what you make.
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Today... One thread per day / Re: Friday 7th August
« on: August 07, 2020, 18:35:12 PM »
Woo hoo! We have flooring! And stair/landing carpet. Only 3 months late. It reached 38° and humid, awful for the 3 floor fitters Now trying to rain. I got all the washing done & dry, the last duvet still on the line, we got the tent dry & folded away, all the camping gear stowed. It's still very hot but I'm sitting in the garden watching a squirrel. I know they're rats with cute tails but I do like to see them leaping around in the trees.
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Today... One thread per day / Re: Thursday 6th August
« on: August 06, 2020, 19:51:16 PM »
In the Cotswolds this morning it was drizzling. Of course. We were packing up our tents whilst trying to entertain 2 toddlers. I was very keen to get our tent clean first as it's a bit big to put up in the garden to dry, & we've got the floor fitters finally coming tomorrow but it will have to be draped on the deck in the sun. Got home to bright sunshine, very hot &humid. Looking forward to comfy bed tonight & indoor night wees 
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In the wardrobe / Re: Tiny harem pants
« on: August 01, 2020, 21:56:46 PM »
They are lovely @Syrinx. Which hoody pattern did you use?
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: THINK PINK ... 1/7 - 31/7
« on: August 01, 2020, 19:13:29 PM »
That's lovely @Kenora. Flamingo fabrics do have some lovely prints: I have the hummingbirds waiting for me to pluck up courage to cut it.