What an interesting Blog. Thank you. It has made me think about my family phrases. Ooh and my grandmother was a tailor and she taught me to sew. She used to make me dresses and if I wasn’t available for a ‘try on’ for the length of the belt – she would wind it round her ‘ample’ waist and if it fit she would say that will fit our Sooney (my…[Read more]

Jane, you are a very brave lady! Although I am not going (too far to go from Spain, and we are over at Christmas – so the expense is another factor), I will be thinking of you all and hoping that you all have a great, rewarding and enjoyable weekend. I used to live about 2 miles away from the venue – so I can picture you all there. I am sure…[Read more]

Hi Maggie, Part 2 is on here too. Chuffed with your comments. Thanks everso x

Love the idea of a home away from home. I, too, have two machines and another one. My other was is a Newhome too, had it as a present to myself when I was widowed in 1978. It, too, doesn’t work but it still has pride of place in my workroom. Look forward to hearing more of your tales from the Acorn Falls…… thank you x

Excellent.

Wow, I enoyed that. Amazing what customers talk about and how many you get in your shop!!! Thank you for sharing.

I used my one orphan block from the sew-a-Row as a Mug Mat and gave it to the recipient of my Spring Mini Swap.

Having just posted a photo of one of my quilts on the Mini Squilt Swap page – and read your very interesting post above…..I went back into my post and ‘named’ my quilt. Success – I am sure I won’t be the only one to heed your warning..Thank you.

Thank you Joy, for getting back to me. Will havea look at their site. x

Gosh, the kits are great. I would only be able to buy on line so I am wary about the quality of the fabric. (They don’t sell hem here in Spain in the Fabric Shops near me). Wonder which ones people would recommend?

Sounds like she will missed sorely missed. Enjoyed the Blog – thank you x

Sounds like a lot of fun was had by all! Lovely blog. Thanks for sharing x

It is great now, love the photos and the video is very apt! Glad you were able to sort it out. Best wishes x

What eversize you like really, My fabric was A4 size and I folded it over the sides and ends by about 1.5inches each…..to encose the wadding….say 8 x 5 finished. Hope this helps….

Not idea as I said but it is clever…

I totally agree with your comments Ruth, and one thing I would add is to have a drink. It only needs to be a glass of water, or G & T if that is what you would like. I frequently get so engrossed that I forget to have a drink – could go 3 or 4 hours….. It also makes you get up and walk around – so two plusses!!! x

Thank you Carol – that is kind of you to comment x