The Sewing Room

Tamster150

crazymom is my fav too!!

Thanks!

It was much easier than it looks - you basically stitch two pairs of strips together and then use a triangle ruler (can be done with a square ruler too but not as easy) to cut a zig zag down the strips. Not sure if that is clear enough????? I am not sure how much detail I can give, with the pattern coming from a book!

hart44

Tamster150 wrote: »

crazymom is my fav too!!

Thanks!

It was much easier than it looks - you basically stitch two pairs of strips together and then use a triangle ruler (can be done with a square ruler too but not as easy) to cut a zig zag down the strips. Not sure if that is clear enough????? I am not sure how much detail I can give, with the pattern coming from a book!

My biggest problem is time I would just love to stay at home and make quilts like Amanda does on her blog.

I will have to get that book, it looks amazing (I think it is in my Amazon watch list)

supercat92

I did a sewing elective at University and really enjoyed it. The class all recreated the cover of a book. I chose the hungry caterpillar. I made each section of the body with a piece of food underneath, all sewn from materials.

dizzytina

PootleFlump wrote: »

Hi Danemi

When I was buying mine the guy said that whilst singer were good, the 2 leading names these days are Brother and Janome so if what he said was right you shouldnt worry too much about deviating. The machine you linked to looks fine. I dont think it has an automatic needle threadle (although I maybe missed it.)

If you looking for something thats mega simple and easy to use I can recommend the one I have (this one) although am sure there are loads of machines out there that are just as good. I love mine cause its all computerised and you dont have to change stitch lengths etc. Good luck with your hunt.

Hi to all the new people. :j

I agree with Pootle i have just bought a brother computerised machine (yes Georgia that is how i did the stitching on the crayon roll i posted the other day:D) and i am a complete novice. It is so so easy to use and comes with all the different feet for doing the embroidery stitches and i would highly recommend getting one.

dizzytina

:Dohhh Craft Granny you are sooo naughty making me look at lovely sewing mags. I'm going to have to get it (just so i can give an opinion of it you understand!;))

Tamster love the quilt , cuddles your monkey is very cute and i love the girly cushions but i have forgotten who made them (and i have only just read it - i'm losing my mind!!).

hart44

dizzytina wrote: »

:Dohhh Craft Granny you are sooo naughty making me look at lovely sewing mags. I'm going to have to get it (just so i can give an opinion of it you understand!;))

Tamster love the quilt , cuddles your monkey is very cute and i love the girly cushions but i have forgotten who made them (and i have only just read it - i'm losing my mind!!).

I didn't realise when Craftgranny posted her note about the mag that I already had brought it Ive had it quite a while now but haven't looked at it for ages as Ive been busy with my kitchen I had a look throught it and it's well worth getting if you like Tilda stuff and the red spot bag is cute

:rotfl:I think this losing the mind thing is catching Ive been haveing a right blank mind time just lately :rotfl:

jcr16

i only made two cushions this evening, as i got distracted watching tv. and my dead line to finish sewing was 9, so i could watch law and order,lol.

but heres the two i made. i love them. again in my fav colour purple.




this shows the colour alot better tho, first ones shows them a bit bluey.

alys_fowler

lovely cushions jcr16 i love purple is the back patchwork also?

jcr16

yes, thats one of my patchwork quilts i made. i made two a few weeks back for the back of the sofa, and now i have matching cushions. i love purple. i own alot of purple, my fav colour.

danemi1

dizzytina wrote: »

I agree with Pootle i have just bought a brother computerised machine (yes Georgia that is how i did the stitching on the crayon roll i posted the other day:D) and i am a complete novice. It is so so easy to use and comes with all the different feet for doing the embroidery stitches and i would highly recommend getting one.

thanks hun - which one did you get and where from??? if you dont mind me being nosey?