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I have had a go recently actually but I am afraid I cant give any info on it as I had my hand firmly held by my neighbour - she is 82 and is amazing - she can do anything craft wise - we have a craft evening every Monday in our conservatory - there are 5 of us - I am the youngest - 44 , 52 , 70, 82 and another lady who is I think in her 80's. I cannot sew for toffee - I could cross stitch but dont mention french knots to me I come out in panic attacks - lol - but now I have done a few french knots thanks to Vera and I have done a little silk oval with flowers inside - but she provided the bits and bobs for it and literally kept showing me what to do each step and helped me when I went wrong - I think sewing is scared of me let alone the other way around - lol - am still trying to sort my machine out so I can do my bunting anyway I will nip off and see if I can photo my oval - but I just wanted to see it was very rewarding! Hope you find somewhere for your supplies.0
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can anyone tell me so that I can post a piccie direct I have to enter img or something - what is it please??0
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Aw didn't you get the threading sorted out? I had some teething problems with mine and it drove me insane, hope you are more relaxed about it than me!0
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nope not really but am having a couple of days away and then gonna try again cos I could quite happily have thrown it through the ruddy window - lol - oops having pc probs gotta log off and on again - speak soon sorry x0
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helloooooo I am back
have just been uploading a picture and had probs with pc but am back - how do I do that img things wrap around start and end of text so that it shows up here - if not its on my homepage0 -
I remembered how to do the img thingy - yay! Daft what makes me happy these days - lol!0 -
Ah I want to have a go. Wish we had a craft group here. I need to befriend a lovely old lady to take me under her wing!0
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vicki - are you still there or anyone else - any advice appreciated - have I done this right - please???
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Ooh mine's very different. Off to bed now but will take a look tomorrow. The ladies on the sewing room thread (in special occasions) are fab though and might be best to ask.0
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