The Sewing Room

flea72

cant find pics anywhere online, but in their current brochure, Avon have a doggie door stop, thats just calling out to be recreated.

it looks like its made from an aran sweater, so charity shops here i come

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shirlgirl2004

genieuk wrote: »

Hart, that book looks good just had a quick nosy and already think why haven't I done that before. Ironing the interfacing on before cutting out the pattern.
I have always cut them separately then ironed. Can't see that I would be wasting any more interfacing.

I always save small bits of interfacing because it's good for applique and embriodery so I guess if you aren't going to use the extra bits it would work well. Less cutting out sound like it could be worth a bit of waste though.

shirlgirl2004

chasingsunshine wrote: »

Hi all.
I'm just starting sock moneky no. 3, by hand... Not sure how he'll turn out but hoping with all that I can that he is good. Really want to feel like I've achieved something when he's done.
1 & 2 were okay but nothing to get too excited about unfortunately
Wish me luck!

1st go at anything is never great for me I always have to tweak to get things right. I made 1 sock monkey but I have to confess they don't interest me enough to make another DD1 keeps asking where hers is.

SEGGA1986

pennib wrote: »

Segga1986; Do you have car boots or thrifty shops near you. They are often a good place for picking up sewing boxes.

Just started a blog if anybody wants to take a peek!

HI Pennib

I will take a look at car boots to see if i can find something,I have a big bee in my bonnet to find 1 to do up :rotfl:

I'm gunna take a look at your blog if you don't mind? :T

xx

pennib

segga1986; yes peek away!
I know what you mean when you get fixated on something, you can't rest till you get one!

SEGGA1986

pennib wrote: »

segga1986; yes peek away!
I know what you mean when you get fixated on something, you can't rest till you get one!

lol its so true i cant rest till i get one must be my inner child coming out :rotfl:

Can i just say WOW what a lovely blog you have many beautiful that you have made

pennib

segga1986 You must be right about the inner child. If there is something I really want I go to bed thinking of it and it's my first thoughts in the morning. For example fixating on the doors to my new(old) bookcase. Have at last ordered the material and just hope that it how I imagine . If not hmmmm.... OH likes it without. (not that I trust his judgement in anything decorative haha)

Aw thanks about my blog you're making me blush! I do hope to put something on most days, it's all new territory to me it's great :0)

wam73

Hi all,
Well the sewing bug hit again today.
I've updated my Blog with what I've done. Think it's called applique - Where you sew round fabric shapes lol
and also made my very first sock animal. I made an Owl - anyway it's all on my Blog and I thank you for posting and giving me the inspiration and courage to do so myself. Have had a really good sewing day today.
x

cuddles123

Can't remember who was wanting a machine and where they were, but this is an older version of my machine.
Pickup only in Hampshire if anyone is interested

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Quiltmaster-Sewing-Machine-/110580400109?pt=UK_CraftsCollect_SewingMachines_RL&hash=item19bf1affed

Savvy_sewing

Your all putting me to shame. I havent sewn a thing since the night before my last attempt at the market stall.! So thats nearly two weeks ago already! Yet the dining room table is still completely covered with things. I had hoped to sew yesterday but was unwell and therefore unable to do. I am looking in envy at all the lovely things and frustration at myarm not working enough for me to sew.
Maybe I will attempt something little later on. See how I go.
Love the tidy and pincushion. My Pincushion is one my Mum made me about 20 years ago! There are meany a pin stuck inside it at the moment.!
Happy sewing everyone. Keep up the good work, and Hopefully I will be back amongst you all soon!.