A few answers to Wednesdays questions and good news....

Firstly I wanted to say thanks for all your lovely comments yesterday and quickly answer a few questions....

For anyone wanting sewing doing I am more than happy to do sewing for anyone willing to pay the postage on top of my charges [my prices are often reasonable enough to still be cheaper than getting things done locally even when the postage is added :-)]. I have done this many times before and it works as long as I have clear instructions as to what is needed e.g. if it's trousers that need shortening then if they can be either be pinned up to the required length or maybe you know a finished leg length you need or know you just need them an inch shorter. Just email me with any questions and I'm more than happy to help.

I have had several ask about the crocheted flowers. I don't use a pattern and they are almost all made differently so look slightly different. I am intending bagging some up to sell them in the shop so if you're interested keep an eye out.

I was asked what a blind hemmer was......you know the magic thread that hems up trousers and if you find a loose thread and pull it it all comes undone?....this machine puts that hemming stitch in :-)

Several kind caring friends enquired about my eye.....It is now much better thank you. I have drops and ointment that I have to use for about 6 months so that it heals properly but otherwise I have no problems with it at the moment.


Liverpool Lou asked me what my 'clever' sewing machine was....It's a Janome Memory Craft 4900 and I love it. I do my wedding dresses and intricate sewing on it and all my machine embroidered cards and edgings.






Now finally I just wanted to share my exciting moment with you.


I have today received a parcel and lots of wonderful goodies from Jo from www.jozartdesigns.blogspot.com. I won third prize in her blog candy give away. I never win anything so this was such a surprise.


And this was what was in my parcel :-) I feel so spoiled. Thanks Jo.

Answers to Wednesday's questions....

Firstly I would like to say a huge thank you to all who called by yesterday and for all the lovely comments you left.

The Crafty Goat Girl asked if I felt like a prisoner....My answer would have to be....No more than normal cos my restraining chains only run between the sewing room and the kitchen :-) :-) Actually I have been able to sit at my sewing machine and watch about 20 or so men in hard hats watch the one compulsory man working on the road for the last week so it's really not a bad prison to be in :-)

The colourful fabric on the left is randomly dyed and has batik. I have made another top with a similar fabric and the effect when made up is rather pretty.

Ernest.....Do I miss him?.....Of course I do cos now our own family have all moved out it was nice to have a challenge....and he was certainly that at times :-)

Tina Gilmore......I would be thrilled to do the alterations to your Wedding dress. I always say to ring before you come in case I have had to pop out for new sewing supplies but otherwise I should be here 8 - 5 Monday to Friday
[See ref. to restraining chains above :-) ]

Pam mentioned wanting a red brooch......we have lots over in the shop. Feel free to pop over for a browse.

I have also had lots of requests for crocheted flowers to buy for use when card making so will be making some soon and will blog more details later.

Once again many many thanks to all who follow my blog.