13 Projects in 2013 (cross stitch, knitting, paper crafts etc.)

Scuff

Hey there, awesome thread, can I join? I don't have 13 things on my list as of yet but I've set myself the challenge of all my gifts this year to be handmade so hopefully I should be able to do this in the process?!

So far I have:
1) Owl messenger bag (in progress)
2) 1st wedding anniversary papercut
3) Clutch bag
4) Skull cushion (not sure if I'm going to do it cross stitch or knitted yet - watch this space)
5-13) Thoughts in process

I'm going to be trying my hand at bath products too, and some foodie gifts, but won't be including these in the count xx

mummybearx

I've finally done it! :j

Finished off my little gingerbread man cross stitch :beer:

Number 1/13 DONE! Woop!

Need to think of my next project now..... X

optimistic-mummy

Evening everyone. Im after some advice. Ive been looking at sewing machines to see how much i need to budget for and was wondering what make and models you would recommend. ... Ive been looking at singers as my nana suggested this brand aby you would recomend x many thanks x

chickywiggle

optimistic-mummy wrote: »

Evening everyone. Im after some advice. Ive been looking at sewing machines to see how much i need to budget for and was wondering what make and models you would recommend. ... Ive been looking at singers as my nana suggested this brand aby you would recomend x many thanks x

personally we have the argos value one. for what we use it for light infrequent jobs it suits us fine.

if you are after a more heavy duty one this wouldn't be for you.

Katiehound

No idea of prices but I have had a Pfaff machine for years- well two actually! The first one is nearly 40 years old & mechanical, it will sew nearly anything including layers of denim & leather. The second (bought to replace the first!!) is computerised and not so strong but does loads of fancy stitches - they have both done sterling service.

People who take needlework/ sewing classes used to recommend Bernina.

ha ha...just seen the prices of both these on line.....not exactly budget. Of course it does depend what you want it to do. I would think straight, zigzag and a stretch stitch (for jersey fabrics) as a minimum.

When I bought machine number one I went to a specialist machine shop with a price idea in my mind and I played with various different machines for probably a couple of hours. If possible I would recommend a hands on session.

nuttybabe

optimistic-mummy wrote: »

Evening everyone. Im after some advice. Ive been looking at sewing machines to see how much i need to budget for and was wondering what make and models you would recommend. ... Ive been looking at singers as my nana suggested this brand aby you would recomend x many thanks x

i have the lidl £60 sewing machine. It works great and is fine for my requirements. I dont use it much though.

mrs-moneypenny

i have a new home sewing machine DH bought it for me from lewis about 30 years ago, wasnt cheap but money well spent. i used to be a machinist BC (before children) so made loads of their clothes when they were little and even made a few of my own. havent made clothes for a while but it gets used regularly.

finished the cross stitch prt of my current project and started the back stitch last night

subtle_minx

Scuff wrote: »

I'm going to be trying my hand at bath products too, and some foodie gifts, but won't be including these in the count xx

I would totally include those in the count. All 'making things' are some form of crafting to me.

Welcome by the way and to all the other newbies.

subtle_minx

nuttybabe wrote: »

i have the lidl £60 sewing machine. It works great and is fine for my requirements. I dont use it much though.

Gutted, It was sold out within hours in every branch I looked in just before crimble and was £79 I think. It seemed to look really good. Hoping they bring out another soonish.

optimistic-mummy

i've found an old fleece top that would be ideal for washable baby wipes so im going to use to to make some trial ones and see how they turn out - will use them for cleaning when there done lol but that way can trial weather i need them bigger or smaller etc in preparation for when i make the real ones .... wish me luck