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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 13, 2024, 12:29:19 PM »
 :laughing:  :laughing:  :laughing:
The last scissors I bought were from Dunelm, by the tills.....£5 for 2 pairs ( small and large ) I've just cut some embroidery thread and opened a sealed plastic bag with them..... :devil:

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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 13, 2024, 12:26:26 PM »
I buy cheap scissors and use them for everything ( including paper  :ninja: )
I use a rotary cutter (45mm ) for cutting fabric

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I don't have a stash per se. I buy for the next,specific project and try not to over estimate the amount needed.
But
Sometimes I am given pressies of fqs and sometimes I have fabric left over from a project.
I only keep pieces bigger than a fat eighth
the smaller bits go for shoddy or are used in rag rugs.
This quilt is made from gifted fqs and leftover fes.
Now I've explained myself @Iminei  may I ask how your offering for this sewalong is progressing?...pics please  :devil:
It's good to see some activity on The Darkside, let's get as many participants as we can  :thumb:

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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Re: Stash Hub
« on: March 09, 2024, 18:08:18 PM »
 :angel: I don't have a stash and complete one project before embarking on the next  :angel:
However, I found it an interesting browse. Thanks

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I'm beavering away at my blocks, here's a sample  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  . I now have 22 out of 36  :faints: I'm hoping to find enough dark fabrics to make sashing and odd coloured bits for cornerstones.
I'm off to look to see if I have enough light blues for a couple of blocks........ :sew:

 

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« on: March 06, 2024, 15:18:26 PM »
Yes, I've been working on my quilt

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: The Official Scrap Quilt Sewalong 2024
« on: February 18, 2024, 16:59:08 PM »
I've never had a jelly roll that's frayed. I hope you persevere @Celia and join in. Am looking forward to what, mainly lightsiders, make.
I'll start when I've finished my current quilt top. I can only have one project on the go at once.

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Vintage Machines / Re: Singer 431g - should I???
« on: February 16, 2024, 14:18:04 PM »
Do you actually need it?

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: The Official Scrap Quilt Sewalong 2024
« on: February 15, 2024, 12:46:09 PM »
I think I have chosen a pattern but I have to finish my current quilt before I can think any more about the next one  :angel:

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Current Projects / Re: Ideas for scrap quilt designs
« on: February 14, 2024, 12:46:34 PM »
Ooh, @Flobear that sounds interesting. I'll look forward to the feedback and results  :thumb:

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Current Projects / Re: Ideas for scrap quilt designs
« on: February 14, 2024, 11:51:40 AM »
Good for you @Ellabella I wish I could be creative. I have to follow a written pattern, recipe, instructions step by step and not deviate at all  :embarrassed:

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: The Official Scrap Quilt Sewalong 2024
« on: February 14, 2024, 11:05:36 AM »
Whoopie! The more the merrier, the Darkside needs a big boost.
Rail fence, Square in a box, Courtyard steps, Friendship star are all scrap friendly blocks.
I'll probably make mine for Project Linus.

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Oh,I see @SewRuthieSews   :embarrassed: sorry, my misunderstanding ( old age I'm afraid  :rolleyes: )
Right....I'm back on board  :thumb:
It would be great if we could engender a resurgence in The Darkside

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Oh sorry, @SewRuthieSews  if it's by video I won't be joining in.

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