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  • mary43
    mary43 Posts: 5,845 Forumite
    chatty - what cute sock monkeys :T

    I'm thinking about getting hold of a sewing machine now - just a second hand one..................unless I can find someone to fix mine........:j
    Mary

    I'm creative -you can't expect me to be neat too !
    (Good Enough Member No.48)
  • Natbag
    Natbag Posts: 1,563 Forumite
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    Reading through the previous posts reminds me, Home Bargains currently has a range of sewing essentials for 29p, including 3-packs of coloured threads, needles, pins, etc.

    Where is everyone buying their socks from please? Has Primark got a suitable selection?

    Sorry for all the questions, I just love these and can't wait to get going!
    Property buying/selling timeline - currently into week 21
    04/12/20: Both properties listed for sale
    11/01/21: Offers accepted on both sales & on our joint purchase
     25/01/21: Identity checks completed, solicitors instructed
     27/01/21: Purchase survey & valuation complete, mortgage offer received 
     05/02/21: Reduction agreed on partner's sale (under-valuation) & on purchase. Mortgage offer amended
     08/02/21: Buyers pack returned to solicitor - sellers packs already returned
    26/02/21: Partner's sale contract signed
    10/03/21: Purchase searches all back
    16/03/21: My sale contract signed
    28/03/21: Purchase enquiries satisfied, Title Report & contracts issued, contracts signed & returned
    11/05/21: Still waiting on final enquiry in the adjoining chain to be resolved. Consent to break the chain granted, instruction to move to exchange given.
    17/05/21: All parties agreed to June 3rd for completion
    27/05/21: Exchanged on my sale only
    28/05/21: ALL EXCHANGED!
    03/06/21: Completion
  • chatty123
    chatty123 Posts: 794 Forumite
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    Primark are good for socks. i tend to look for the ones that come mid way up the calf.. and not to buy any that are too thin. as they are no good when stuffed.
    also ethel austin and asda have some good socks.
  • chatty123
    chatty123 Posts: 794 Forumite
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    Also for stuffing you can buy a bag from dunelm mills but i use pillows. as i have too many in my house anyway.
  • paddingtondoo
    paddingtondoo Posts: 3,392 Forumite
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    chatty123 wrote: »
    Also for stuffing you can buy a bag from dunelm mills but i use pillows. as i have too many in my house anyway.

    Thanks for that idea - I have loads of pillows and didn't like to throw them away - will just need to make things to use them up now :rotfl:
    Officially a non-smoker but still rounder than recommended :p
  • Natbag
    Natbag Posts: 1,563 Forumite
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    OK, I blame you lot for the fact it's 11.45pm and I'm only just heading to bed. Yes, I've been up making my first sock monkey! I love it! This could get addictive! Will post a picture tomorrow,

    Thanks for the tip about socks, will head to Primark tomorrow as it's close by, and while I'm at it I'll get some of those cheap Ikea cushions that I used one of for the stuffing, they are about 50p each I think. :)
    Property buying/selling timeline - currently into week 21
    04/12/20: Both properties listed for sale
    11/01/21: Offers accepted on both sales & on our joint purchase
     25/01/21: Identity checks completed, solicitors instructed
     27/01/21: Purchase survey & valuation complete, mortgage offer received 
     05/02/21: Reduction agreed on partner's sale (under-valuation) & on purchase. Mortgage offer amended
     08/02/21: Buyers pack returned to solicitor - sellers packs already returned
    26/02/21: Partner's sale contract signed
    10/03/21: Purchase searches all back
    16/03/21: My sale contract signed
    28/03/21: Purchase enquiries satisfied, Title Report & contracts issued, contracts signed & returned
    11/05/21: Still waiting on final enquiry in the adjoining chain to be resolved. Consent to break the chain granted, instruction to move to exchange given.
    17/05/21: All parties agreed to June 3rd for completion
    27/05/21: Exchanged on my sale only
    28/05/21: ALL EXCHANGED!
    03/06/21: Completion
  • Natbag
    Natbag Posts: 1,563 Forumite
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    And here he is:

    sockmonkey.jpg

    My son absolutely adores him, LOL!

    It took me about 4 hours, is this about right for the first one?!
    Property buying/selling timeline - currently into week 21
    04/12/20: Both properties listed for sale
    11/01/21: Offers accepted on both sales & on our joint purchase
     25/01/21: Identity checks completed, solicitors instructed
     27/01/21: Purchase survey & valuation complete, mortgage offer received 
     05/02/21: Reduction agreed on partner's sale (under-valuation) & on purchase. Mortgage offer amended
     08/02/21: Buyers pack returned to solicitor - sellers packs already returned
    26/02/21: Partner's sale contract signed
    10/03/21: Purchase searches all back
    16/03/21: My sale contract signed
    28/03/21: Purchase enquiries satisfied, Title Report & contracts issued, contracts signed & returned
    11/05/21: Still waiting on final enquiry in the adjoining chain to be resolved. Consent to break the chain granted, instruction to move to exchange given.
    17/05/21: All parties agreed to June 3rd for completion
    27/05/21: Exchanged on my sale only
    28/05/21: ALL EXCHANGED!
    03/06/21: Completion
  • Krystaltips
    Krystaltips Posts: 9,220 Forumite
    Aww he's adorable! and yeah, 4 hours isn't bad for a first... You get quicker once you know how it actually goes...
    A very proud Mummy to 3 beautiful girls... I do pity my husband though, he's the one to suffer the hormones...
    My Fathers Daughter wrote: »
    Krystal is so smart and funny and wonderful I am struck dumb in awe in her presence.
  • craftlady
    craftlady Posts: 256 Forumite
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    sorry you'll have to look sideways!!!

    Monkey number 2. It is very addictive. I've just bought a book called Stupid Sock Creatures from Ebay - can't wait for it to arrive!!!:T
    Is it best to put a small picture or a big one ?
    !
    Wooligans member 2010 - 6 animal blankets. 2 angel wraps, 2 baby hat, 4 Aaron squares, 5 cardigans
    :A :A :A :A :A :A
  • chatty123
    chatty123 Posts: 794 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Natbag..
    he is adorable. sorry about the late night but it'll get easier by the time your on your 5th monkey... lol

    I can make one from scratch now in under an hour and a half. what i do usually do tho is do all the sewing machine stuff in one go . Then its a case of stuffing and hand sewing when i have a minute.


    craftlady

    she is looking very cute. just ready for a party
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