Wednesday 1 February 2023

WOYWW...

 What a different week I've had since last Wednesday....did I foolishly mention how quiet I'd been?





I made a set of heart key rings.....and have already sold several key rings.




A set of pretty little pin cushions.  I was really enjoying creative sewing but then.....







I've had another bin bag filled with factory trousers needing new zips and thanks to my assistants we have now removed all the old zips, put them back in the bin bag and stashed them away in the spare room to allow space for...




My first Memory bears of 2023....they were made for a 32 year old man in memory of his young wife who died far too soon...the red check was the dress she wore when he proposed to her so holds very special memories for him and I hope they will bring him lots of comfort.....I get to know so many lovely people in my job.









I have also .....
  • had a wedding dress fitting and made a start at the complicated work I have to do to make it perfect for her.
  • 3 pair of jeans to shorten
  • a concealed zip to restitch in a lined skirt
  • a lined skirt to shorten and
  • a skirt to take in for Phoebe





Saturday afternoon saw me enjoying an afternoon of sewing with Phoebe and Lulu.....they love to learn new techniques and can confidently use any of my sewing machines now.  They really loved using the machine embroidery stitches to edge their key rings and were both really proud of their finished items....as was I :-)










So, as you can see it's been a busy busy busy week for me....and it's not stopped yet as I still have all the zips to put in the factory trousers, the major work to do on ther wedding dress and have a steady flow of customers booked in for the rest of my week.....so I may be a tad busy today πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
I'm sure there will be times when I need a coffee break so will do my best to visit a few blogs then but please be patient with me.
Hugs,
Annie x










12 comments:

Sarah Brennan said...

The Q word is always the kiss of death Annie. Lots of variety of projects this week. The key rings are cute. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #?

Helen said...

you have been busy! the girls are really enjoying their time at your machines! they'll be helping you with your jobs next!! Helen #?

Twiglet said...

It is so lovely to see those two happy faces and I know they will have loved every minute crafting with you. Well done all! Love the key rings. X x Jo

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Don't know what's happened to Julia, hope she's okay. Loving those hearts they are so sweet. Nice to see the family getting involved too. It was working with my Grandmother's machine that led me to teaching. Happy woyww creating, Angela x?x

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Wow, you’ve had a lot on your plate but all looks good e paisley your Zip Helper!! And it is great to see your GDs at the machines, they’re getting so good!
Hugs LLJ xxx

Christine said...

What a week! Even your helpers look overworked!!
What a super time for your grandaughters . . . great keyrings, well done girls.
have a good week with lots of coffee breaks
Christine #12

Diana Taylor said...

Goodness you are busy - so much gorgeous stuff being made - I love your key rings and also the ones your grandies made. How lovely that they take after you with their creativity and skill at sewing. The little memory bears are beautiful, what a rewarding thing you do.
Have a lovely week,
Diana xx #8

Crafting With Jack said...

What lovely key rings, both yours and the granddaughters. They are going to have an impressive range of sewing skills. I see you have a hectic week planned! Happy WOYWW. Angela #1

Neet said...

Your grandees could no doubt teach me to use my sewing machine, which I have forgotten how to use so keep getting the old Singer out for the odd job.
loads of lovely sewing, especially the hearts
Hugs, Net 3 xx

BJ said...

Oh my , busy wizzy, love the creative sewing and that the girls can join in too. So sad about the young lady and the memory bear. Hugs BJ#4

Anne said...

Hello Annie love the makes and the bears are beautiful - so sad though.
You certainly are busy.I've just started to craft again after Christmas- things getting busy again. Anne x 21

Julia Dunnit said...

Golly, you are super busy! Thank god for ad though, at least you can save your fingers on some of the work, taking out zips is almost as onerous as putting them in by the bagful! Look at your beautiful granddaughters, using your machines with flair, no wonder you’re proud, it’s a fab sight.