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Sewing machine advice.
It's my gulp........ 40th birthday in January as I'm not a bling kind of gal I really fancy a sewing machine as my ancient Singer is a bit cranky. I'm a novice when it comes to using a sewing machine. My budget is £50 - £100, I'd like a fairly lightweight machine and nothing too complicated. It needs to be able to sew…
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Online Craft Shop Sales!
Hi, I've been given a bit of christmas money and its burning a hole in my pocket! :rotfl: I would like to know (with your help!;)) where all the online craft shop sales are. I've found two but would like more please. www.craftsuperstore.com www.craftsulove.com (FREE postage available but finishes tonight!)
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The Sewing Room
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paper making??? plz help
ok i got an unwanted blender for xmas:rolleyes: and a shed load of old papers that could do with shredding so as my aim for the year is to be creative i figured PAPER MAKING!.... anyone know any good tips? ive read a bit about a frame and something else i need (cant remember actual terms) so are there any home made…
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Re-home an unwanted gift with a sick child
Did you get a present you feel you can spare? If you have something that you think could have a new home or have spotted a bargain in the sales then please consider sending it to a seriously ill child, their sibling or their parent or the family of a child who has passed away. Just log onto www.postpals.co.uk click “find a…
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When will you be taking down your decorations?
:xmastree:Hope you've all had a lovely Christmas :snow_laug:rudolf: I see that some posters have had their decs up before November was out ;) When do they come down; anyone taken them down already :confused: :D :xmassmile :santa2: Mine will come down on 12th Night in January.
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Phew I made it through it, just!
Thank goodness it is over. It was my first year of hosting Christmas for my OHs family and it was much more stressful than the other time I hosted for my own. Lots more people to cater for, and just exhausted now. Endless washing up, cups of tea, etc. Because my husband cooked the meal he was credited with the whole of…
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Christmas 2010 Let's Get Organised
New thread for a new year! Previous post here !!:rudolf::xmassmile:snow_laug:santa2: This is the place to get organised for Christmas 2010 We buy presents throughout the year to spread the cost & reduce the stress! So lets share out great buys, gift ideas and useful info, what have you bought so far?? Christmas Countdown…
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what did you do with your left over turkey?
I heated mine with the left over sausage and bacon rolls and stuffing and piled it on a buttered muffin. yum yum christmas dinner butties, kids loved it too might do it next year with a bit of gravy too. still got turkey left love to hear your ideas
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New year
Hi eveyone I am looking for inspriation what is everyone doing for new year any party ideas?
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jewelllery making for 2010
Hi, i made and sold jewellery this year to help as money is tight in our house at the moment, and id like to improve and expand so if anyone wants to swap tips and links etc please join in, as id like to do new and exciting things to help the family budget so lets make 2010 a good one!
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what would you do ?
BIL has alwasys been rubbish at remembering birthdays /christmas but now its starting to bug me, DD hasnt had so much as a card this christmas but every year we buy and deliver pressies for both of his families 2 older children from marriage + 2 younger ones from present partner. his partner never gives them their gifts at…
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Crafting for Valentines day....
I was thinking of the next occasion that lends itself to crafting and i rthink it is Valentines day. I know there has been talk of maybe an alternative to Snowman Soup - with strawberry milkshake powder, maybe a hamper. Are there anymore ideas?
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What new craft/items did you try this year?
I love trying new crafts or making new items and this year was no exception:D This year I decided to make tote bags for the first time which was great fun! I even sold one:D I also made a baby blanket gift set for my new grand baby due soon:jwhich I am very proud of:D Oh and I made a few nappy cakes which I loved doing(…
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Cross-stitch cafe 2010
Have you got some UFO's still to finish?? Setting yourself deadlines for stitching cards and pressies? Half way thro a huge project and needing motivation to finish? Then grap a cuppa tea and come and have a moan, come a borrow ideas, or just look lovingly at everyone else's projects. Don't forget to set yourself up a…
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Crafting for Christmas 2010, lets begin again......
Not that I am keen :D ! I just thought it would be good to start early! Since my boiler has died I have decided to make quilts for the family for next year so that we have fabulous warm things to snuggle up to!
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B & Q ribbons ARRRHHHH
Sat down to wrap my present with the 3m (approx) long ribbons i got from B & Q and they are all short. :mad: the longest is 2.6 m, 4 @ 2.3m and 1 just over 2m. :confused: I know its not a major problem but i did not want to use tape. :mad:
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wheres the worst gift ever thread gone?
i remember reading a thread last year where people said what the worst gift they were ever given was, and it was hilarious, i could do with a chuckle but i cant find it. any ideas?
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Can you eat the bacon used on top when cooking the turkey?
Probably a silly question but I was thinking of putting it in a sandwich, but not sure how it 'works' considering the bacon gets intimate with raw turkey!
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turkey no tin foil
i am about to put my turkey in but have no tin foil will it be ok to put it in as it is???? help please all you clever MSE's
