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winniepooh

rufusdog52 wrote: »

Craftycrafty, it was Winnie who finished her cushion lol xx

Lol I didn't notice that

craftycrafty

evening

Winnie apologies for getting it wrong about the cushion cover. hope I'm forgiven

hope all your sewing projects are going well. hope to do the headboards tomorrow,there's no sewing in them, next will be the pelmets. want all the caravan thongs finished by next weekend. Then I can sort out my next project.

night take care

winniepooh

Hi everyone

Im going to do a tiny project tomorrow and make me and mum a pin cushion each.

Will have to learn how to post pics

blossomhill_2

I recently unpicked a red tartan voile dress (punk-style) because it is such a nice striking pattern but haven't decided what to make with the material

A few pages back there was chat about needle books, I have decided that a "page " of aida as well as the usual felt will be useful for darning needles

Does anyone use a pinking wheel on a rotary cutter - is it a good investment? How long do blades stay sharp?

winniepooh

blossomhill wrote: »

I recently unpicked a red tartan voile dress (punk-style) because it is such a nice striking pattern but haven't decided what to make with the material

A few pages back there was chat about needle books, I have decided that a "page " of aida as well as the usual felt will be useful for darning needles

Does anyone use a pinking wheel on a rotary cutter - is it a good investment? How long do blades stay sharp?

Ive just purchased a rotary cutter as im terrible at cutting straight. But im learning how to use a cutter cause im finding that it's harder than it looks.

ocemeer

My OH bought me an overlocker for my birthday - well having stared at it for ages I have dived in and used it.....but i haven´t got a clue what I am doing or when to use what......
I have the instruction manual and DVD but could anyone recommend a website/book/course to try and help me get over the initial .... hmm lots of needles and threads not quite sure what its doing.

blossomhill_2

We chatted about fabric sample books the other day - I have been tipped off which charity shop is about to have a load donated, from a kind donor who is closing their business

Now just how many can I reasonably use? I am a hoarder who is trying to reduce my things by using up the ones I already have but know I won't be able to resist ...

rufusdog52

I would love to have one or some of those blossom xx

blossomhill_2

rufusdog52 wrote: »

I would love to have one or some of those blossom xx

That's my dilema really, I'd love to get them for people - but really if I leave them in the shop then they will get to people who want them anyway!
My eyes are always bigger than my belly when it comes to fabric

pm me if you are in S London area (cant see your location while typing)

rufusdog52

I'm in Kent so not far away from South London but dont get up there that often, just to Lewisham now and then to visit OH's family