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Mooloo wrote: »

Today I have been making christmas cards. Not my favourite thing, as my Mum makes such beautiful ones, so I hate to compete but needs must. Finances have been hit quite hard by helping the family, and now I am feeling the pinch myself. Like so many others at the moment.

I don't really 'do' any crafting other than sewing but when I found this blog I had a change of heart - I've made about half of our Christmas cards this year and a few special people are getting the present of a set of cards with something relating to their hobby, job, collection sewn on the front.

hmo

a couple of aprons ive made today just as last minute stocking fillers

http://www.aandhcrafts.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lavender_apron2.jpg

couple of photos on my blog.

rufusdog52

Lovely Hmo, I am thinking of making some next year for my stall. How much fabric do you use for each one?

hmo

rufusdog52 wrote: »

Lovely Hmo, I am thinking of making some next year for my stall. How much fabric do you use for each one?

all the details are on my blog my fabric was 54' wide and i bought 1.5 yds and got the two aprons with a small amount left over

rufusdog52

Thats not bad then. Thanks xx

hmo

tumbler quilt in the making

http://www.aandhcrafts.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_0368.jpg

rufusdog52

Thats really pretty Hmo, lovely fabrics xx

ScarlettOHara_2

Hi I wonder if you crafters could help me with a quick question? I'm due to get a new nephew soon - we aren't that close as a family but I'd like to give a nice present anyway and a baby blanket seems like a good option. Do you know of any simple patterns that you have tried and tested and have worked out ok?

Thanks

S

mummypops

Hi ScarlettOHara
I recently made a personalised towel for a new baby. It was a white fluffy towel with blue fabric letters cut out, spelling the name. I heat bond them and stitched round in a contrasting thread. I have done these before for lots of gifts and I have always found they are very well received.
Im really sorry but im still a newbie and I havent worked out how to post pics, but i would be very happy to post a pic when i have worked it out.
Good luck with whatever creation you choose.

mrsmumbles

Hi everyone, just wanted to ask about overlooking machines. I have been using my janome sl 30x for a year and am really enjoying it. tarted to make a dress with a friend, sofar so good, and I am addicted! my machine is computerised and has in built overlooking, so do I need to buy a separate overlocker? I am not sure how these machines work compared to the built in stitch on my machine?