tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21219036793880544502024-03-07T03:34:37.025+00:00redneedle sewingCaroline Lovis (Redneedle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162141951460290920noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121903679388054450.post-30467246040186422032012-06-10T19:24:00.001+01:002012-06-10T19:24:48.139+01:00Buckingham Art For All<br />
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Spent a happy hour wondering around artists' studios as part of Buckingham Art For All, a two week celebration of all things arty, locally.<br />
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</div>Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162141951460290920noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121903679388054450.post-22313862337016613692012-06-07T17:17:00.000+01:002012-06-07T17:17:34.329+01:00Ring of Bright Water<br />
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As a sulky twelve year old I did not appreciate the absolute gorgeousness of the holiday getaway my parents had 'dragged' (my words) me to, in the mid 1970's. With a head full of disco and a suitcase full of cheesecloth, 'middle of nowhere' to me then was, as you can imagine, my idea of 'not much fun.' Try persuading your own children now and see how far you get. "What no WiFi!" But hindsight, retrospect or nostalgia are wonderful things and imagine my delight when I saw that 'Ring of Bright Water' was appearing on TV a few nights ago. I selected the record button hastily, knowing that at some stage I would be able to savour the moment. That moment came last night when I spent a blissful hour or so reminiscing with a tear in my eye and smile on my face.<br />
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What is she rambling on about? OK long story short. The cottage in the film is the cottage we stayed in during that holiday. Not quite as dilapidated as it appears in the film I hasten to add.<br />
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Yes, it is in the most exquisite location on the West coast of Scotland not too far from Oban and at the time was totally unappreciated by me. The wonders of the internet have allowed me to see if it's still there and it certainly is.<br />
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We fished, we swam, watched otters, clambered over rocks and in the end even I had to admit it had been a fantastic holiday. Coupled with the fact that it was the summer of '76, we all went back sporting Mediterranean sun tans, no one would believe that we'd holidayed in Scotland. So there you have it, a trip down memory lane. Which holidays stick in your mind and why?<br />
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<br />Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162141951460290920noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121903679388054450.post-66974697544556095322012-02-27T21:32:00.000+00:002013-07-29T21:18:54.814+01:00....and now for something completely different........A short while a go a lovely lady approached me for a custom make. Being an avid fan of Harry Potter and needing a cover to go with her kindle she decided to combine the two. The design was up to myself, the only stipluation was that the word "lumos" should appear somewhere on the cover. Designing long distance is not easy but it is do'able due to the marvels of modern day technology and helped by having a such a nice person to deal with. So there was many a communication whizzing back and forth across the Atlantic.<br />
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It got me thinking about the last scene of the last HP movie, you know the bit where the three main characters stood in the ruins of Hogwarts. I know for some people it was the end of an era, certainly for those three. I watched it with a tear in my eye. <br />
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So a little spark was lit, linking kindle covers to characters or quotes from books, should keep me busy for a bit.<br />
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Anyway it's <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/2012/02/handmade-monday-55/">Handmade Monday</a> today and with a bit of luck I might make it over there just in time. I look forward to savouring all of those lovely crafty blogs. <br />
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Hello, my dear followers. Life has been busy, as it is for us all, but I'm still enjoying the wonderful world of Key Stage One, even though one of my pupils did ask me the other day "Mrs Lovis, why have you put your dressing gown on?" as I donned what I thought was my best cardigan in an effort to provide an extra layer of warmth in my classroom. Out of the mouths of babes....... :)<br />
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Lots happened since my last post. Obviously been busy with the job (Mr Ofsted is breathing down our necks -Oh Joy) Had a birthday. Yay! Attended a speed awareness course (naughty!), became a Great Aunt, been horribly ill, but not done much sewing until this half term, when I've been desperately trying to finish off a couple of long overdue projects so that I can put my design head back on again.<br />
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But first let me share with you what is probably the most perfect birthday present ever. <br />
Just look at this gorgeous hand made card and matching gift tag.......!<br />
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Regular readers of my blog will know <a href="http://craftingclare.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a>, a fellow blogger and also my buddy. She had cleverly thought I could make use of the leftover bits of fabric she had. I was touched by the thoughtfulness of this present and wondered how exquisite her fabric choices have been. Such a great idea for a fabric freak like me. Thank you Vicky.<br />
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The birth of my niece's beautiful baby daughter has made me come over all babylike and I've been scouring shops for wool and have a few little fabric ideas which I hope to bring to reality in the not too distant future (who am I kidding!)<br />
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Let me show you the slip cover I made. If you're a follower you'll know that one of the things I made before Christmas was a roman blind and window seat cushion for a lovely lady who wanted to give her teenage daughter's bedroom a bit of a makeover. Don't have any pics I'm afraid as it was all very Hush Hush and I haven't had a chance to go round and take a few snaps since Christmas.<br />
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But what she also asked me for was a slipcover for a winged armchair. As far as I'm concerned slipcovers are definitely not for the faint hearted. But a casual slip cover was what was required and before I could stop the words tumbling out of my mouth I heard myself saying "OK then,I'll give it a go." <br />
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With great trepidation I started this project feeling a little (LOT!!) out of my comfort zone<br />
and then I remembered the marvellous<a href="http://missmustardseed.com/"> Miss Mustard Seed </a>or as I like to call her now, 'my new best friend.' You simply must visit her amazing blog. Here is the<a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2011/02/video-slipcover-series-part-1-custom/"> link</a> to the video tutorials I used for my chair. They were my saviour. Of all the incredibly useful things she said the thing that stuck most in my mind was 'Just think of it as making a dress for your chair'. 'Yes', I thought, 'I get that', and so with pins in my mouth and fabric rectangles at the ready, I started to make 'the dress' for the chair.<br />
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This is the result. I'm not expecting a round of rapturous applause but it has certainly whetted my appetite to do more slipcovers although I wouldn't recommend starting with a winged arncahir.<br />
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The cushion added the final embellishment and was made using some of the fabric I had left over from the roman blind.<br />
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I'm quite excited at the moment as my eldest son is due back from his school ski trip this afternoon. I can't wait to hear what he's been up to, although I expect I'll get the mum rated version :) I think that's probably all for now. I'm off to pay long overdue visits to your lovely blogs and catch up on all your news.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by.<br />
<span style="color: red;">EDITED TO ADD: Have decided to enter this into <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/2012/02/handmade-monday-54/">Wendy's Handmade Monday</a> so why not pop over and see what that talented bunch have been up to :)</span><br />
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A little while before Christmas I was presented with a teaching opportunity which I couldn't resist. Some of you may or may not know I am/was a primary school teacher. And those of you that are/were teachers will either know exactly what I'm talking about or will think I'm utterly bonkers.<br />
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Suffice it to say it's mornings only, until July, so I thought I would give it a go and see if I could maintain a burgeoning little sewing business and a teaching career at the same time. The lack of posts will tell you that the answer to that question may be a resounding NO! However I have had a lot of setting up to do and I'm hoping that sewing time which at the moment is at a premium will happily fit into a weekly routine at some stage. I do miss it so!<br />
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Happily though, on Saturday morning I was able to sit down and sew. I'm currently working on a slipcover for an armchair and a few more kindle covers - can the world ever have enough?<br />
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I was thrilled with the way the covers sold at Christmas and some of the feedback was just lovely. It's what we need occasionally isn't it.... bit of a boost to make us think we're on the right track.<br />
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So forgive me if my posts may be a little spasmodic for a while and I know I've got a lot of catching up to do with your lovely blogs. It's fantastic that I have a couple of new followers too, welcome! Of course that takes me up to the big 100 so I shall be organising a little giveaway some time soon.<br />
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As it's <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/2012/01/handmade-monday-49/">Handmade Monday</a> time those wonderful Handmaidens of the Monday variety will have been strutting their stuff again so I shall be keeping a keen eye on <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/">Wendy's blog</a> for more gorgeous makes and useful hints and tips this week. Her business continues to go from strength to strength.<br />
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So all that remains to be said is a very belated very 'Happy New Year' to you. Let's hope it's a good one for us all. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this rustic creamy card stock!</td></tr>
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Even my younger son who hasn't crafted for yonks suddenly got a creative urge over the weekend, I think it's infectious at Christmas isn't it? I love it when this happens, just to see how happy he was snipping and sticking.<br />
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Anyway must press on, although I've got a visit to <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/">Wendy's blog</a> first to see what those other <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/2011/12/handmade-monday-46/">Handmade Monday</a> ladies have been up to. If you fancy a visit to my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/redneedle">Folksy</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redneedle?ref=ss_profile">Etsy</a> shops there are still some things left :)<br />
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Thank you for coming to say hello and welcome to some new followers, nearly 100, how exciting!<br />
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Using the sponging technique again, I built up the layers to form the ground then stamped the shrubbery by stamping off some of the ink first onto paper before stamping directly onto the card to create a misty morning effect. Lets have a closer look....<br />
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Piles of fabric waiting for their turn.................<br />
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As you know my machine is quite an old lady and has none of these drop feet modern day mechanisms (oh but how I would love to have them). We had been managing quite nicely until disaster struck, a careless moment when winding a bobbin and "Oh bother!" Cracked but not broken......yet! Now the sensible part of me would just get a replacement one but the naughty side of me thinks it would be a good time to look into getting a new one. I've always been a Singer girl, but I'm open to suggestions if anyone has any recommendations......? <br />
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While I've got your attention I recently saw on <a href="http://fading-grace.blogspot.com/2011/11/love-is.html">Sophies blog</a> that she's running a 'Love is......' link up. I joined in with an entry as follows 'Love is..... when your OH takes your goodies into work and comes home with loads of orders.....' Yes he actually did! What a poppet! Why not investiagte further by clicking on the link to her blog? <br />
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Suffice it to say a young lady will have a lovely new bedroom to look at thanks to her quick thinking mum, a window seat cushion and a roman blind and many customers will have their own personalised Kindle Covers. I'm desperately trying to replenish supplies in my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/redneedle">Folksy shop</a> which is not easy a the moment as their system seems to be struggling abit - anyone else having problems?<br />
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So for now I'll just direct you in the way of <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/">Wendy</a> at <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/2011/12/handmade-monday-45/">Handmade Monday</a> who must be dreaming painted plaques at the moment as she is very busy with her elves in her own little Santa workshop.<br />
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You forget that Christmas and the family things you do are so important to your children, almost ritualistic. Needless to say I hotfooted it to the nearest Tescos and came home proudly displaying my purchases, but the moment had gone.<br />
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It's going to be different this year! I made an Advent tree!<br />
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I scouted around my garden for a suitable candidate to donate it's branches and was amazed to find buds on, I think, (after researching), a Quince bush. The horticulturally minded amongst you may be able to offer advice on this one. But anyway I'm hoping they start to open up in the lead up to Christmas.<br />
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Remember the technique from <a href="http://redneedlesewing.blogspot.com/2011/11/handmade-monday-brown-paper-packages.html">yesterday</a>? Well I used it to make these cute little bags to put on my tree. Lots of sewing around edges......<br />
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After reading in a Christmas makey something or other, I rather like the idea of adding a little note to each day, personal to the boys reflecting on the year just passed, just something to make them smile, think or raise an eyebrow :)<br />
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Just in case you were wondering the gorgeous papers came from Stampin' Up, my favourite, in fact my only supplier of all things paper crafty. You can purchase them<a href="http://craftingclare.blogspot.com/"> here.</a><br />
I must apologise for the poor light in the photos today. I've waited for better, but sadly I don't think it's going to happen.<br />
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Before I pop off, I'd like to say a very warm welcome to a few new followers. It's lovely to have you along and I look forward to visiting your blogs soon :)<br />
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I wasn't feeling the remotest bit Christmassy but this make is definitely getting me in the mood. Why not have a go, I'd love to see your results.<br />
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Last week I was packaging up a bundle of my goodies for a lovely customer when 'eeekkk!' I realised I had run out of my usual packing materials. I think my brain went into overdrive and I scanned around my work area for suitable alternatives, none to be seen, until I spotted my roll of brown wrapping paper.<br />
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PING! Light bulb moment. I wonder what would happen if I tried to sew with paper......? <br />
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I hastily cut out two rectangles of brown paper, threaded my machine up with black thread and machined two rows around three sides of the rectangle, using uneven stitching, to form a very simple bag.<br />
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I trimmed the edges with pinking scissors as a finishing touch. The happy reception this simple little bag got set my mind thinking and so today's Handmade Monday is a 'gift bag' using this technique.<br />
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So...... machine two rows around three sides of two rectangular pieces of brown paper, cut to your required size and then trim with pinking scissors...<br />
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Punch two holes in the top.<br />
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Tie and add a colourful gift tag.<br />
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It's a cheap and cheerful way of wrapping and doesn't involve sellotape, which I loathe using.<br />
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Of course you don't have to stop with brown paper. If you come back tomorrow I'll show you what else I've been up to using this technique.<br />
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But, while your waiting why not visit <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/">Wendy</a> and the <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/2011/11/handmade-monday-44/">Handmade Monday</a> team to see what they can tempt you with. This week she's asking how your Christmas preparations are going. My <a href="http://redneedlesewing.blogspot.com/2011/11/hints-wrinkles-and-kindle-ness.html">kindle covers</a> have been selling like hotcakes, so I need to replenish stocks but as regards my personal preparations ooooh, best avoid answering that one I think.<br />
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A warm welcome to a few new followers I've enjoyed visiting your lovely blogs. <br />
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Published in the early 1930's it is the most amazing piece of modern social history. It's basically a guide to running the home and I've been chuckling away and doing a few 'flippin' hecks' as I've been working my way through it. I won't bore you with too many at once, perhaps just share a few with you over the next few weeks.<br />
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First of all ladies let me draw your attention to the 'Daily Routine Time table' and the 'Daily Cleaning Routine'<br />
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For those of you who might wonder what the 10:30am 'Special Work' entails allow me to enlighten....<br />
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But today........ I'm a tiny bit famous because....... I am the guest contributor in the December issue of Bustle and Sew, so forgive me if I'm feeling just a teensy weensie bit EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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Although the last few days have been a bit grey and grim, this morning I've woken to a crisp white frost and a blue sky.<br />
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This card is made for a birthday using rich Autumnal colours and it gave me a chance to use 'the leaf' from my newly purchased 'Autumn Days' stamp set (Stampin' Up).<br />
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Falling leaves in vibrant colours on co-ordinating card stock.......<br />
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After carting my teetering piles of Granny squares around on<a href="http://redneedlesewing.blogspot.com/2011/11/crochet-hearts-birthday-gift-set-and.html"> Friday</a> in order to take a picture to show the progress of my blanket, dropping them twice, cursing countless times, (you must understand that they are all held in a certain colour sequence for ease of reference for me, I am quite fastidious about this!) I decided I must take matters into hand and make them a proper little home...... <br />
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Now I really must schedule in some Christmas time this week. I have been diligently trying to ignore it in favour of other sewing projects but it's no use, there are lists to be prepared, cards to make, outings to arrange and a Christmas Cake to bake. <br />
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OH came home with this last week, "I bought you this" he declared. So I'll be giving it a go, apologies to all you brilliant bakers out there who may view this as a little bit of a cop out, but I'll try anything once.<br />
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And I also read with interest <a href="http://www.ukcraftblog.com/2011/11/how-interesting-is-your-about-me-page.html">this</a> post from <a href="http://www.ukcraftblog.com/2010/09/craft-blogs-list-of-uk-sewing-blogs.html">Craft Blog UK</a> referring to the 'About Me' section of your web page, and decided yes, mine was as dull as dish water, so I've had a bit of a revamp. <br />
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And now you know what I'm going to say don't you.......? Well it is the best way to start your week, by paying a visit to <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/">Wendy </a>and the wonderful crafters that make up <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/2011/11/handmade-monday-43/">Handmade Monday</a>. This week Wendy has solved a mystery!<br />
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My very good friend is celebrating her 'girlie' birthday this week. She is a lover of all things 'hearty' and has an excellent eye for detail, creating lots of interesting little corners in her house. Anyway the 'hearty' thing was my starting point.<br />
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So where do you go when as a crochet novice you need a bit of handholding and advice? Off to lovely <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/">Lucy</a> of course, where there was a lovely <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/teeny-tiny-hearts.html">teeny tiny heart tutorial</a> which was just perfect for my needs.<br />
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The hearts were so straightforward to make and I had purchased a white box frame for them to nestle into.<br />
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I was busy beavering away making tea cosies yesterday and I thought you might like to see.....<br />
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All now listed in <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/redneedle">Folksy</a>. My <a href="http://redneedlesewing.blogspot.com/2011/07/handmade-monday-needlecases.html">needlecases</a> have been popular and so todays' chores are to make a fresh batch but there again, I also received a nice big box in the post a few days ago <br />
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Before I bid you farewell, spare a thought for me won't you as I'm having to put up with this at the moment....<br />
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Speaking of good things why not pop over to <a href="http://lifewithpickle-lily.blogspot.com/">Pickle Lily's</a> blog, she's got a <a href="http://lifewithpickle-lily.blogspot.com/2011/11/fifty-follower-giveaway.html">giveaway</a> on at the moment and it's one not to be missed.<br />
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That's all for now, but do come back tomorrow when I can share with you what I gave to my friend for her birthday. I'm going out tonight to help her to celebrate and I know she sometimes dips into this blog so I can't show you just yet.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend and massive thank you to you all for visiting this week, I've loved reading your comments and your blogs and really appreciate my bloggy mates!<br />
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These bags have been made with a definite festive feeling, however you could adapt to suit any occasion depending on the fabrics and embellishments you choose.<br />
The gift bag is unlined and held together around the top by a drawstring fastening. This tutorial explains how to make the hessian bag from the photo. Hessian is a little like Marmite, you either love it or hate it, I love it (but incidentally I hate Marmite). I love it's smell, it's texture and it's versatility and it's price!<br />
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Fabric main part of bag 40cm x 22cm (x2)<br />
Fabric strip 44cm x 4cm (Casing)<br />
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Take the two main pieces of fabric and finish the edges to neaten them up. I actually didn't do that on this one because I wanted the rough and readiness of fraying hessian, but I did do a picture to show you what I mean.<br />
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Now you are going to start making the bag look a little more boxy. At one of the corners of the bag, fold it so that the seams are aligned.<br />
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Mark the centre of the front of the bag along the top edge, with a pin. Start to pin the casing around the outside of the bag approx 6cm down from the top finished edge using the centre pin on the top edge as your starting and finishing guide.<br />
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</div>Now <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/">Wendy</a> and all the crafters at <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/2011/11/handmade-monday-42/">Handmade Monday</a> have been busy with their makes so that's where I'm off to now with my contribution. Make sure you pay a visit too or even better why not join in?<br />
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So anyway the great 'sorting out of the loft' is still on going but I thought you might like to see some of the treasures so far uncovered, which Mum and Dad brought down with them this week and believe you me I thought all my Christmasses had come at once......<br />
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First of all memories.<br />
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Some of you may remember wrestling with binca and a sewing needle at primary school. When I saw these I was transported back to 'Friday afternoon Needlework Club' with Mrs Old, some time in the 1970's. These were my attempts, I guess I must have been about 8 or 9. <br />
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There was also a huge box of picture frames screaming out for some paint and some of my old school work which I'm going to choose my moment to share with the boys. So many projects, I was mad on making little project books.<br />
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So SSSHHHH don't tell OH but these beauties are now hidden safely away in my loft, ready for their next big adventure and of course I need to clear the decks for any more goodies my mum or dad may find.<br />
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Now, before I go I must tell you about a great giveaway that Cathy is having over at <a href="http://potterjotter.blogspot.com/">Potter Jotter</a>, if you want to find out more you'll have to pop over for a little look.<br />
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All of this cosiness set the right atmosphere for a little making, so here it is......<br />
A little make to share with you, just about to go into my shops.<br />
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Visit my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/redneedle">Folksy</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redneedle?ref=ss_profile">Etsy</a> shops to find out more. More Kindle Covers are on their way but if you have one in mind contact me direct, I'd love to help you out.<br />
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A little while ago, I was approached by a very lovely lady, to make a bag. Not any old bag though. She a had a dilemma...... no that's not the right word...... a gripe...... may be more appropriate. She longed for a pretty bag that she could put on her wheel chair. She explained to me that whilst backpacks fit nicely they aren't usually that pretty and she wanted pretty.<br />
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Some of you may even know this lovely lady, <a href="http://blog.mias-craft-ideas.com/">Maria</a> from <a href="http://www.mias-craft-ideas.com/">Mias Crafts</a>. Her website is packed full of craft ideas whether you're into jewellery, salt dough, rag rugs or papercrafts there will be something there that lights your candle. Oh yes, she even has those as well - candles holders I mean, so make sure you pop over to say hello.<br />
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Maria had seen <a href="http://redneedlesewing.blogspot.com/2011/05/handmade-monday-floral-tote-bag.html">this post</a> which had inspired her to get in touch and I'm very pleased she did. This is what I came up with.<br />
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A tote bag, made a little larger than normal to fit across the back of a wheelchair.....<br />
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Venturing into unchartered territory, Maria was wonderful to work with, sending over precise measurements and indicating the exact positioning of the handles she would like. She received my package a couple of days ago and tells me she's chuffed to bits. I believe she has already given it a trial run. <br />
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This custom make was lovely to do as it solved a problem and gave me an excuse to sew (like I need one!)<br />
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So if you've seen anything on these pages that you like the look of but may want to slightly change please get in touch, <a href="mailto:caroline.lovis@tiscali.co.uk">caroline.lovis@tiscali.co.uk</a> I'd be only too happy to discuss your custom made requirements.<br />
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Of course I met Maria through marvellous <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/2011/11/handmade-monday-41/#comment-6144">Handmade Monday</a> run by <a href="http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/">Wendy</a> which is where I am off to now. If you're stuck for a Christmas make idea there will definitely be something there for you. This week Wendy is celebrating a massive 100,000 views on her blog and if you're quick there's still time to enter her fabulous giveaway.<br />
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Have a good day x<br />
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If you've followed this blog from the start (first of all well done and thank you for hanging on in there!!!) you may remember that I started my embroidery adventure with this little chap.....<br />
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My new ones are slightly different in that they are spring loaded and .....this one has a larger foot.....<br />
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I just thought I would share these fascinating Friday facts with you, just in case you are about to try a little free motion stitching yourself. I know there are a trillion and one sewing machine feet out there but hopefully you'll find some of this useful. <br />
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So marks out of 10? Old faithful - 6/10, Clear Plastic - 3/10, Large metal foot - 9/10 (because you can always improve)<br />
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I bought my favourite foot from <a href="http://www.sewingmcs.co.uk/">seweasy </a>who I used to service my machines this year but they also have an <a href="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Seweasy-Sewing-Machine-Services">ebay shop</a> should you wish to peruse.<br />
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Fireworks on Saturday!!! and then I've got my folks coming to stay for a few days and they're bringing down a few things they thought I might like.........??!!?**!!!<br />
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Thanks for coming to say hello this week, I've loved reading your comments and have tried to get back to you all. Thanks for your sympathy regarding my sewing machine, which magically seems to have decided to 'play nicely' again, don't really know what went wrong there but a sentence involving the words 'workman' and 'tools' springs to mind.<br />
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A couple of cards to share with you today, both with a strong masculine feel.<br />
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</div>This close up allows you to see the' tearing technique' I guess it's the male version of the 'scalloped edge' on a feminine card and I love it's rough and readiness. Although my friends will tell you the first time I had to 'tear' for a scrapbook page was a complete disaster, I just couldn't get my head around which way to tear, much to the amusement of those around me. In the end I think you just have to go for it.<br />
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What could be nicer than co-ordinated cards?<br />
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