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Princesspoppy - Im the same, I cant wait for the snow to go as I need supplies!
Im planning on making some bits but desperately need fleece and sheets and ribbons, I just can't wait to make Stardrops blankets! My SIL is due early February so I need to get out and get some.
I think I might just brave the elements tomorrow to find some.
I know I can get some online, but I am so impatient that I want it now, and besides I need to see it and feel it to be sure IYKWIM.You can stand there and agonize........
Till your agony's your heaviest load. (Emily Saliers)0 -
I am quite an experienced sewer but really now its lack of time that stops me doing all the projects that I want, one thing that I am trying to do is be really organised with presents both birthdays and Christmas, one thing that I would like to make for some friends at work are some re-useable shopping bags that fold into a small holder attached to a keyring, want to make them out of the nylon type fabric that are used for some of these bags ( my boys bought me a Disney store one for CHristmas and I would really like to make something similar) but what is the fabric called, its not normal nylon/polyester any ideas!Fibro-Warrior0
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Kandipandi wrote: »Princesspoppy - Im the same, I cant wait for the snow to go as I need supplies!
Im planning on making some bits but desperately need fleece and sheets and ribbons, I just can't wait to make Stardrops blankets! My SIL is due early February so I need to get out and get some.
I think I might just brave the elements tomorrow to find some.
I know I can get some online, but I am so impatient that I want it now, and besides I need to see it and feel it to be sure IYKWIM.
Thats exactly what I`m like, Ive waited nearly 2 weeks for some buttons I ordered online and could have got them immediately if the stupid snow wasn`t in the way and I could have got into town.0 -
Me too :snow_grin brrrrrrprincesspoppypop wrote: »Yes I do stardrops!:DYou can stand there and agonize........
Till your agony's your heaviest load. (Emily Saliers)0 -
Ooh blimey you've been yapping you lot
I'll catch up in a bit when I get back from the school run. In the meantime - here's my sewing machine... anyone got any ideas where I take it to be looked at? Make sure it works etc?
Whereabouts in Kent are you? You could take it to Bromley sewing machines, they have a branch in Tunbridge Wells.
http://www.worldofsewing.com/
I also have a phone number of someone that my friend used who is based in West malling if you want it. Alternatively ccb sewing machines in Rochester do sewing machine servicing.
http://www.ccbsewing.co.uk/default.asp0 -
Here's a cute little idea for valentines day ........... re: handwarmers (of which I'm still yet to make a start !!!!!!!!!!) sure we could make them a little more prettier
http://www.craftyshops.com/html/craft_idea/CT189_how_to_make_hand_warmer_valentine.htmlA creative mess is better than tidy idleness0 -
I have had a snow closure day today so got my machine out and sewed another 3 sock monkeys, cannot post pictures. Found my Cath Kidston book out so may have a go at making the bag out of it, as work is closed again tomorrow.
Here's a pic of Wendy's sock monkeys... I think they're adorable!!!!
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stardrops42 wrote: »Hi Poppy
I've been asked a couple of times to do one at Ripley near Harrogate. I think it was £15 for a 6' table for the day which is really good I think
But like you I didn't have enough stuff to fill it! I am seriously thinking about it this year though and would maybe go for a mix of sock monkeys, baby blankets, bags, pincushions etc:D Maybe I need to visit a few first to see whats what;)
The other thing to consider of course is that you would need to be registered self employed to trade legally at craft fairs, even on a very small scale. You might also need craft insurance to cover the liabilities of your products should anything go wrong - a lot of venues are now insisting on this!
It's a lot of hassle to go to for selling a few items at a fair but personally I don't think it's worth the risk to not do it properly. Have you considered setting up a website and selling on etsy etc.? Selling more might make it more worthwhile?
Kevin x0 -
Great sock monkeys, loving the little jumpers, hats and scarves.They certainly need them in all that snow:D well done:T:T:TFeb GC £80 per week (Well I'm gunna try:whistle:)
Diet starts today(31/12/16)! Only 18lbs to lose:eek:
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