The Sewing Room

pennib

Rufus, Have also had the same trouble on some other blogs that I have tried to leave a comment on, so maybe it's something wrong with the blog site? Sometimes half the word comes up and sometimes just a couple of dots and nowhere to press enter! (or maybe it's my computer!)

ukmaggie45

rufusd!!!2 wrote: »

Pennib, I checked my blog and found it did have the word thing lol, I didnt know that it doesnt show up on your own page. I have gone right through my settings checking everything so cant see why some people cant leave a comment and others can, doesnt make sense lol. Thanks for trying though xx

I just managed to leave you a comment, so hopefully it's fixed now! I'm sure if anyone else has difficulties they'll let you know here. Best wishes from windy Liverpool, fingers crossed the rain holds off!

MrsBunny

Hi Everyone,

Can someone help me? I have decided to start quilting and I have found, what looks like an 'easy', pattern/tutorial online and I now need to sorce my fabric.

The pattern uses jelly rolls, and as I have only been introduced to them today I need help on where to buy them? Are there any good websites with good p&p rates that you use? I am looking at making a 'spring' quilt so I am looking for a whites/cream jelly roll and a pastel colour roll too. I quite like the moda 'flora' collection but i am open to other brands as well. Your experiances and help will be much appricated. :-) Jo xx

Artytarty

Sorry ladies, another quick question!
Can any of you tell me how to measure the sleeve lenght of a mans shirt?
Is it from the arm pit to the cuff or from the shoulder to the cuff?Need to know so I can order from a website.
Thanks for any help:)

pennib

Artytarty, I always measure from underarm to cuff.

pennib

Still cant log in Rufus...must be my computer :mad:

Have put Sammy on the knitting thread but as he had lots of threads to sew in I feel he can be put here as well


Knitted in fluffy wool.

rufusdog52

He is sweet Pennib. Have you tried using a different browser to see if that works? Chrome might work as that is made by Google like blogger. I cant get chrome to work properly on my new computer though so I stick to firefox.

Tamster150

MrsBunny wrote: »

Hi Everyone,

Can someone help me? I have decided to start quilting and I have found, what looks like an 'easy', pattern/tutorial online and I now need to sorce my fabric.

The pattern uses jelly rolls, and as I have only been introduced to them today I need help on where to buy them? Are there any good websites with good p&p rates that you use? I am looking at making a 'spring' quilt so I am looking for a whites/cream jelly roll and a pastel colour roll too. I quite like the moda 'flora' collection but i am open to other brands as well. Your experiances and help will be much appricated. :-) Jo xx

I made my own using a rotary cutter & ruler - cut 2.5 inch strips the width of the fabric (although I used fat quarters so my strips were half the length) I bought some cheap cottons in fabricland although the cotton selection is not great atm - I think it must be a seasonal thing.

I found the cheapest place other than ebay was here - although the fabric is in yardage not meterage. They sometimes do jelly rolls and (they are not on the website atm) half-yard bundles which are good value.

The Moda bakeshop also has lots of great free tutorials.

Florenceem

I sew but have never made a quilt. I want to make a lap quilt for a present. I have a rotary cutter/large cutting mat and a quilter's ruler. I know - why have I got a quilter's ruler but don't quilt! I saw it and thought - that will be handy! Anyway - help and advice please - how big is a lap quilt - are they easy to do and how much fabric will I need?

flossie217

cptkwoman wrote: »

Hi flossie217, I've just found this post of yours on a search, I realise it's a bit old - however, I'm thinking of buying a Janome 5124, and would love to hear your opinions of it, especially now you've had it a while. Thanks!!

Sorry for the late reply but I haven't been on the forum this weekend.
I have been extremely happy with my machine. I am more of a crafter than a dressmaker. It has sewn through several layers of denim with ease although I went over the leg seams very slowly just to make sure I didn't break the needle.
I haven't worked any very lightweight fabric so can't give an opinion on that.
The fabric feeds through nice and straight and overall it is a really nice machine to use. It's not the prettiest of machines to be honest, I'd describe it as more of a sturdy workhorse. Perfect for all general sewing, crafting, dressmaking and curtain making.
I can't think of any negatives about this machine if it has the features you are needing.