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Patchwork Quilt
Hi I have recently started sewing, Husband was watching me trying to sew clothes for our DG teddies and dolls so when he was in Aldi he saw a Singer sewing machine an bought it for me i was not expecting him to buy me one, not even spoken about getting one was very kind of him to get me one. I have been watching a lot of…
sizzix question
I want to get a die that needs to use the longer cutting plates, however they are expensive. I was wondering if I brought another standard size set and joined two standard ones together edge to edge, would that work? Has anyone tried it? Do you think they would need to be held with tape or would they go through the machine…
embroidery hoops
Hi All Where is the cheapest place to get embroidery hoops? I will be using them as frames only so they don't need to be the best quality just cheap :o Thanks
The Great British Sewing Bee Live - 50% off tickets
If anyone is interested in going (i went today and thought it was great), the offical website to purchase tickets are offering 50% off tickets using: "BEE-SALE" Its at the ExCel in London this week/end (21-24th Sept)
Packaging and Use of Courier for Delivery
Hi All, Some advice please. We have a business selling baby shower/maternity gifts. A large part of this is selling nappy cakes. We've been running this as collection only, local delivery by us so far, but wondering what the scope was for increasing this to using couriers to deliver nationwide. I've seen websites…
Wool for pom poms
Hi. Im wantig to decorate my daughters bedroom in peppa pig. So i was wanting to make her a couple of pom pom rugs in the shape of muddy puddles ( as i cant find one to buy) does anyone know where i could buy cheap brown wool. Im going to need alot. And i dont want to spend a huge amount. :p carrie xx
Cuffing for sweatshirts
Can anyone tell me the best place to buy it from please ? Thank you xx
Hourly rate for handmade beaded jewellery?
I need to calculate the price for my handmade beaded jewellery, but don't know how much my hourly rate would be. Any suggestions please? Cheers.
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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