The Sewing Room

hart44

PootleFlump wrote: »

Well I did something a bit "out there" today. Been getting totally hacked off at work doing the job of 2 people cause its so busy and being too shattered to sew or craft so I resigned!! Been thinking about doing it for a while and today was the day. Hopefully this means that in about 3 weeks when I finish up I will be able to do what I love. Sew, Sew Sew!!!

Wishing you lots of luck Pootle these bosses take the mick too much and expect you to be robots

I wish I could find a job that fits in with my life at the moment (well when hand better :rotfl:) I have to work evenings + I have 2 day jobs & DS to run up & down school I just want 1 day job so I can fit in my sewing

Only one more week to go :j then I can do some sewing as I wont go back to work for another 4 wks :j

irishgirl62

Good morning, I didnt get any sewing done yesterday the minute i got the sewing machine out a friend popped in and as she left someone else popped in!! my house was like Piccadilly circus yesterday afternoon!

Got this morning to sew until 1pm, then its the usual Wednesday weekly trip with a friend to the Charity shops and auction viewing, and I have work tonight

clairewop

Good morning

I'm hopefully going to start some patchwork today, If my arm decides its going to work, its still aching from cutting the squares yesterday.

Just need some imagination now on the patterns I have a paddington bear pillowcase that I want to use as the middle bit.

Prudent

PootleFlump wrote: »

Well I did something a bit "out there" today. Been getting totally hacked off at work doing the job of 2 people cause its so busy and being too shattered to sew or craft so I resigned!! Been thinking about doing it for a while and today was the day. Hopefully this means that in about 3 weeks when I finish up I will be able to do what I love. Sew, Sew Sew!!!

Sometimes its nice just to get a bit of space - even if its only for a few months. Enjoy your time sewing

Savvy_sewing

Been looking at Mr Argos, and they have a sewing machine on half price, with £10 off sewing magazine as well.
If anyone is interested.
Seems to have basic things, although maybe not for quilters.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4602301.htm#pdpEssentialExtras

Bored, and fed up, feeling so unwell, an that means left arm/neck not allowing me to sew. Even had to type with one finger! For a touch typist thats tough going.!

hart44

Mooloo wrote: »

Been looking at Mr Argos, and they have a sewing machine on half price, with £10 off sewing magazine as well.
If anyone is interested.
Seems to have basic things, although maybe not for quilters.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4602301.htm#pdpEssentialExtras

Bored, and fed up, feeling so unwell, an that means left arm/neck not allowing me to sew. Even had to type with one finger! For a touch typist thats tough going.!

Oh hope you are feeeling better soon Mooloo I know how you feel, I have to type 1 fingered and this no sewing is driving me nuts too

Claire hope you feel better soon too, aint we a bunch of poorly sewers lol

The machine looks great for beginners, I started with one like it and it did what I wanted for the 1st year but OH treated me to a Brother one at xmas that does a load of embroidery stitches too (not that Ive had time to try all of them )

My new quilting ruler came today, it allows you to cut accurate diamond shapes. I did toy with buying a triangle one but maybe next time as the one I brought was cheaper and I want to do more star pattern quilts (as soon as I can).

clairewop

ok all my squares are cut and ready, but I never allowed for a seam allowance so I'm going to have fun getting them to fit together.

MissPixie

I am yet to master seam allowances so I just try to be consistent and use the edge of my foot as a guide and hope it all works.

hart44

I had some more fabric arrive today (must stay off ebay :rotfl:)
By the time I get sewing again Im going to have to find my desk 1st :rotfl:

Savvy_sewing

The only difference will be they will be smaller, if they are of a symetrical shape. But if not, thats where the difficulty will come I am sure. Not that i have sewn a quilt in many many a year, and that was by hand! But as a pattern cutter, of quite a few years, thats where the problems are, if your not consistant in the seam allowances.
Happy sewing all.
Just back from the doctors. After nearly an hour with the doctor.! Changing my medication back to what it was before, see If I am better for a bit. But not allowed to stay on such a high dose for long! Back to physio as well. !