The Sewing Room

rufusdog52

Beautiful work Nichelette, love the quilts and that dress is lovely xx

Nichelette

rufusdog52 wrote: »

Beautiful work Nichelette, love the quilts and that dress is lovely xx

Thank you

Florenceem

glynisrose wrote: »

When I last made a Roman blind all I did was used the existing curtain rail and hooks!! You need to weight the blind at the bottom so it falls smoothly and ensure that the first and last hooks on the rail are locked into place, should work OK, mine did!!

What did you use for weight?

hmo

winniepooh wrote: »

ive made a few christmas cushions just havent had chance to put them on here but there on my blog if anyone wants to look www.bipolarhappy.com ive got one more design to do

just been reading your blog, glad you got the embroidery machine sorted. ive only had mine since july but love, it opens up a whole new world doesnt it, although i am busy at the moment so not using it as much as i should.

hmo

mapcr77 wrote: »

I posted this in the old style money saving, but hopefully a keen crafter here would be able to help.

Can anyone suggest MSE ways of making a roman blind?
I've made a panel from remnants, so far I've spent £3 (and its a lovely silk fabric, plus bump and blackout lining), so I don't want to ruin the bargain by buying a £15 roman blind kit. What are the alternatives?
Thanks!

the way ive did mine and am making two at the moment as decorating daughters room next week in hold will post photos when done.

use a length of 2x1 fastened to wall attach stick and sew velcro on it.

sticky side to wood i use staple gun too for extra support.

sew other side to blind.

i use blackout lining and cut strips for my rods from the excess lining and i buy thin dowel and slide this into pockets, i dont use weights and they always hang nice

hmo

Nichelette wrote: »

I'm a long time lurker but I thought I'd finally join in as I love seeing what people have been making on here.

I make lots of things but following the birth of my nephew last year I've been concentrating on making baby quilts and blankets. There are a few photos below along with one of a dress I made .

I've taken the plunge today and bought a used Brother Innovis 1500d embroidery machine on ebay. I'm so excited I can't wait to get it, I'm going to be embroidering everything! I know it isn't very MSE but I'm going to see if I can try and get a business off the ground so it will help with that, and I picture myself having it for many years so over time I'm sure it will be worth it, not that I'm jusifying it to myself or anything .

I currently have a janome machine which I love. I'll see how I get on with the brother - If I'm okay with it I might let my mum have my current machine as I know she has her eye on it!

lovely well done i am sure you will love the embroidery machine i love mine and only had it since july. loads of stuff on my blog if interested

Nichelette

Thanks hmo. I had a look on your blog you've made some lovely things. Picking up the machine tomorrow, can't wait .

glynisrose

I used a heavy stick and some padlocks!!!

pennib

Gosh you have been busy with quilts....beautiful. And your red spotty dress is stunning. I bet you will have lots of great fun on your new sewing machine.

pennib

One of my makes I've been fiddling with this week....shhhh the twins have gone to bed! Smallest quilt I've ever sewn.