The Sewing Room

PepPop

danables wrote: »

well I did have a strange dream that Edward Cullen from New Moon was having a snog with Supernanny lol! they are not all fiction some reference some sewing/crafting books.

in-the-beach-hut

Sunshine12 wrote: »

Not sure if anyone frequents the freebies board but I sometimes do and came across a few links for free fabric swatches.

Anyway ordered them and thought id post a photo to show you what I got just incase anyone wanted to order also. Still have around 3 of the bigger size still to arrive.

Started off feeling bit guilty for ordering them but just bought a sofa from John Lewis so that has eased it a bit!! If anyone cant find the thread, let me know and Ill point you in right direction!

They're gorgeous - I love the four floral square ones - where are these from? I'm a terror for ordering swatches (some more arrived yesterday from a sofa company and they're lovely - linen!) I haven't let the guilt bother me too much yet (not to the extent that I order a sofa from John Lewis!) but have ended up buying loads in Laura Ashley having only gone in to get swatches....

I am a huge fan of Terry's Fabrics as their swatches are a decent size and their material is so lovely - I used some of the doggy print material (see fabric thumbnail below - was a free sample) last night for a doorstop and now don't want to give it away even though I made it as a gift...

Might have to make another for myself (which will mean ordering some of their fabric - damn those free swatches!)

Kandipandi - your rikrak sandwich sounds a nightmare! It looks super neat though so well done. Think I may steer clear and stick with good old bias binding...

Sunshine12

Im sure the floral ones are John Lewis. There was curtain and sofa samples and pretty sure these are curtain.

(p.s I was buying a sofa anyway! Just made me feel better as wasnt sure about swatch ordering etiquette!! x)

Crafty_JuJu

Just finished sewing my 1st Sock Creature order from someone I know at work. He put in a special request for it to look like the 'Sack Boy'...I think I've managed it?!

Not sure how to post pics on here, he's on my blog so please go have a nosey

Sunshine12

Crafty_JuJu wrote: »

Just finished sewing my 1st Sock Creature order from someone I know at work. He put in a special request for it to look like the 'Sack Boy'...I think I've managed it?!

Not sure how to post pics on here, he's on my blog so please go have a nosey

That made me smile! How cute is he!!!

Kandipandi

Crafty_JuJu wrote: »

Just finished sewing my 1st Sock Creature order from someone I know at work. He put in a special request for it to look like the 'Sack Boy'...I think I've managed it?!

Not sure how to post pics on here, he's on my blog so please go have a nosey

He is brill!!
My little one keeps taking my sock monkeys and my eldest (15) said I would rather have a sackboy, but I'm not brilliant at knitting so said sorry but i don't think I could manage one. Think I can now
Thanksx

PepPop

in-the-beach-hut Thanks for the link

Crafty JuJu He's is gorgeous!!

Crafty_JuJu

Sunshine21 - Thanks Glad he did, thats my aim

Kandipandi - Thanks & glad I could be of some help & inspiration for you I did'nt have a plan to follow with this one like with my others, I just went along with the flow & did what I thought would work

PepPop - Thankyou

Mothers Day cards next on my list of things to do.....

PepPop

Crafty_JuJu wrote: »

Mothers Day cards next on my list of things to do.....

SNAP - Can you kick me to get me motivated!!

hart44

I have mothers day sorted, just need to post the cushion off though Im not going to be able to get to my mums until Easter

I got my fabric samples this morning, they are great Thank you Sunshine for that great idea

I got a real bright pink shower curtain in the CS this morning for £2.20 and it will be great for the lining of the pale pink fabric I have to make a wash bag for my sister with.

Got the glue for my purse's too so all I need now is a very long wkend to finish it all :rotfl: