stash busting - I will use my mountains b4 buying more!

Savvy_sewing

Florenceem wrote: »

I still have around 12 new tea towels left after using some for stitcheries.
Looks like family will get stitchery tea towels for more than one Christmas.
I have finished sewing the last of the stitchery tea towels. So that is a part of my Christmas presents done. :j
I have really enjoyed working on them.

Could you try selling them?

Savvy_sewing

Well this evening I am going on a hen night. One of the mums from DGDs school. So after my sewing lessons were finished I decided to make the bride a vail, and a Sash! The fabric all from my attic. The last time I made proper veils must have been 15 years or more ago! That just shows you how big a stash there is.
I will be loosing some though as the rain came in the roof and there are a few boxes are damaged.! Didn't look too closely incase I cried.
Was good to whip up something that wasn't an order or alteration that had to be done. Helped me wind down after a stressful week.
DGD has gone to her Grandad, going away in the caravan for the first time. Fingers crossed it goes well and they may take her for a week in the summer. Although the house seems strange when I know she isn't here.

Florenceem

Mooloo wrote: »

Could you try selling them?

Hadn't thought of that.
I have just been writing out my list of makes needed for Birthday & Christmas presents - 2014 - think I am going to have enough to do with that lot.

loopychriss

Florenceem wrote: »

Beautiful stuff on that link - the fabric is heavenly but - £25 a metre!

I know!!! Mad isn't it.... I wouldn't pay that for it, I'd try and find something in a charity shop that is similar fabric and a fraction of the price!!!

Florenceem wrote: »

I watched the hoarder programme last night - I do have a love of craft supplies but the collector on there was wow!

Oh no, was it last night it was on? I thought it was Wednesday and couldn't see it on the listings anywhere, and was out last night. What channel was it please, I'll see if I can get it on catch up. I love those programmes, makes me feel very virtuous if I can get just one thing out of the house after it!!!

No crafting done this week, I'm 'procrastinating' about doing it and surfing the internet looking at ideas....

Florenceem

loopychriss wrote: »

I know!!! Mad isn't it.... I wouldn't pay that for it, I'd try and find something in a charity shop that is similar fabric and a fraction of the price!!!




Oh no, was it last night it was on? I thought it was Wednesday and couldn't see it on the listings anywhere, and was out last night. What channel was it please, I'll see if I can get it on catch up. I love those programmes, makes me feel very virtuous if I can get just one thing out of the house after it!!!

No crafting done this week, I'm 'procrastinating' about doing it and surfing the internet looking at ideas....

Channel 4 - I watch on catch up as no TV.

loopychriss

Thank you, I've found it. Just watching last week's episode....

greentiger

florenceem - what about making bags for storing fresh bread? Tea towels like you've used are ideal for that - supposed to keep it fresher longer somehow. It could become a tea towel & bread bag set!

rufusdog52

These are the map shoes I made, plus a pic of the bag for YD. Hoping I can sell the shoes at some time or another, no rush.

ziggy2407

Maisie_M wrote: »

Okay so have completed a few more things. One is a notebook for MIL for mother's day so that's one off my list and a couple of mothers day cards which are using up some teracotta pots that I have had for absolutely ages. I have made two cards (forgot to photograph one) and will make another 4 to use up all the embelishments.

Love the padded hangers - I used to have some of these years ago and really liked it for my delicate blouses.

Anyway a pic of the stuff I did for MIL.

Mother's day gifts Maureen March 14 (1) by Maisiecm, on Flickr

greentiger wrote: »

3 Easter cards made for my grandchildren.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/118238315@N07/13296502983/

Stunning cards both of you - wish I had 1/4 of your talents

ziggy2407

Florenceem wrote: »

Hadn't thought of that.
I have just been writing out my list of makes needed for Birthday & Christmas presents - 2014 - think I am going to have enough to do with that lot.

I would definitely buy, they are gorgeous

rufusdog52 wrote: »

These are the map shoes I made, plus a pic of the bag for YD. Hoping I can sell the shoes at some time or another, no rush.

Wow! Wow! Wow! - amazing