Good morning, Nina. Thank you for doing a mask test. With all the mask patterns around on the internet it is helpful to us all that you have road tested some of them and found a final two that you like. So far I have made three masks of different designs and dismissed all of them for one reason or another. I have to make 15 for the family so want to get it right before I go into production!

Which style did you finally choose after road testing them both, fitted or pleated?

My only concern about Paula’s pattern is that four layers may make the mask a bit hot to wear.

Once more you make it look so achievable…and so easy! I love watching how you break down complex patterns into simple steps.

I know how you feel, these challenges have made me want to try to do more pieces like this. Love the way you’ve finished it, I think I’ll have to try facings next time

What a fabulous blog! Not only do you show us your sketchbook, but the detail, the different processes you used are truly inspiring! Thank you!

As I am engaged in the seemingly endless task of tombola prizes for our quilt show, this makes a lovely prize. Thank you.

I have a few of these scarfs that I have bought over the years but now that I have the instructions I am going to try making one, thanks Nina

What a beauty!

Oh the memories came flooding back! I learned to sew on one of these, so when I went to secondary school and was confronted by a hand wheel Singer, it was a real step down from hands free!
I remember Mum changing the leather belt. It lived in an alcove by the hearth, so it was always available if you just lifted off the cover. She would only ever use 40 thread, but ours was a Jones. You can get a fair old speed going and it is a most satisfying noise!

Really helpful in explaining the things we want to know. And I loved your bag!

This is very inspiring Sandra. I think lots of us are blindsided by what feels like acres of open quilting, but you are helping us see through it.