Apologies to the birthday girls for the lack of pretty pictures. Sarah has had huge problems posting but she made it but the pictures didn’t make it. Thanks Sarah for your efforts, they are very much appreciated
My sewing machine is back from its service and the picture shows all the bits that have been replaced. I am very lucky to have a excellent dealer who is very trust worthy.
Please if you have asked a question, come back and after reading the replies let us know that you have seen the answers. Its even better to know if the info given has been useful. Thanks very much and flowers for doing so
Bézier Curve. Know what it is? I look forwards to your answers
Its back! The doorbell has just rung and luckily I was in. No idea what the cost is going to be but my lovely Bernina is back. I may be missing for a while as I will be busy sewing. My sewing machine is still away having a rest and tlc. I am m
It is just after midnight in the UK. Today in Wales we are permitted to travel more than 5 miles and let another group/person into your home. Our younger daughter is coming with her daughters. The girls have spent the last few days phoning saying how e
Throughout lockdown the market has been on every Wednesday selling food. Today was the first time that 'other' stalls were present. Right outside my front door the usual shoe stall wasn't there but there was a stall selling the most beautiful coloure
Just discovered my fabric shop will reopen following lockdown on 1 July. Exciting news as I spend quite a bit of time there and money too
marthafrank48 I have had to remove your post as you had posted your email address. It isn't a sensible thing to post your email on a open forum. Thanks asterixsew
Finally got round to having some fun with the embroidery machine. Made two tea towels for daughters birthday. I don't usually give household presents for birthdays but being in lockdown makes it more difficult and these are great designs from EL which
Over the past few weeks there have been some posts from people who have just acquired a embroidery machine or thinking about buying one. So what suggestions would you have for someone who is about to buy their first embroidery machine?
Spent the day sewing but it was a repair. So instead of having fun with my embroidery machine I have been hand sewing a zip in a super large sleeping bag. Seems there is always something in the way of using the machine. How has your day gone or going?
Well my bit of the UK - Wales is still under lockdown but easing off is starting... My Bernina 807 which I have had for over 40 years hasbeen objecting to scrubs sewing. Today I rang my dealer to get the number on his answer phone so I could send a messa
Another pair of scrubs. The fabric is being donated and I wore my sunglasses to sew them. Instead of adding a label that was hidden I have decided that we aught to be proud of what we are making so I have embroidered a label at the back of the neck and
The town I live in is busy producing PPE for various different local establishments. The following have been made and distributed, over 300 face shields, over 200 soft face-masks and over 50 pairs of scrubs, along with scrub hats and laundry bags...more
