Jugs on for snuppa, help ya selves. Been sorting out in the sewing room getting ready to sew again next week. Sewing more summer dresses this time. Have a great evening all.

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-10 20:44:00

Unfortunately couldn't find any factory shops where I was but thank for that Dilli, will try further afield next time I go. Nite all.

franny8 - 2014-12-10 22:33:00

MORNING ALL Jugs on for drinks.
Fran if ya ever go to Melbourne just ask and Ill give ya the factory shops addies........ Have a great day all.

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-11 07:35:00

Sorry for hijacking your thread -I am filling a sewing basket for a trendy young a Mum -would love some ideas for some things a bit different -have bought sound really good scissors -pins and pin cushion -her husband gave her a really nice machine for her birthday so thought notions would be a good idea but run out of ideas

gerry64 - 2014-12-11 16:28:00

A few extra bobbins for the machine, an unpicker, Machine oil, make sure it is sewing machine oil. and a few trimmings ie, bias binding, tape, ribbon, lace, buttons, etc. good luck sounds like a lot of fun putting it together.

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-11 23:45:00

My school day sewing lessons were so long ago -I shall go with your shopping list dilligaf

gerry64 - 2014-12-12 01:27:00

Good morning - however it would be an even better morning if the sun was shining. But at least the rain has stopped for now. Am sick of this weather.
All gifts except one are now finished and wrapped. Phew! Now mum has decided to re-cover my wooden glory box (which I use for storing bedding) for my Christmas present. She's amazing for a 94 year old! I hovered around but she removed most of the tacks and old covering all by herself yesterday afternoon. I forgot to take a before photo but will record process from now on.
What is everyone up to? Jugs on and there are mince tarts for those who like them.

barbrose - 2014-12-12 07:46:00

Gerry put some good quality sewing thread in the basket too .... And maybe a tape measure. What a lovely gift idea.

barbrose - 2014-12-12 07:49:00

Gerry, I suggest some lovely white or cream fabric to go with the trimmings Dilli suggested as she will probably want to make something straight away and I second "good quality thread" nothing stuffs up the bobbin are of a machine like horrid cheap thread.

franny8 - 2014-12-13 22:34:00

I keep checking in for suggestions -thank you -if I get a mixture of the basic colours of threads and thought some metallic threads -found a lovely pin cushion at a craft shop -lovely bright mushroom

gerry64 - 2014-12-14 00:40:00

47109 posts and your all wrong.
It rubbish, junk, waste of space.
My missus has enough fabric to clothe all those poor kids in Africa, what does she do with it? Nothing.
Clutters up my loft, spare room, cupboards.
I could easily use this space to house my useful collection of car parts as my garage is full.

cabrio1 - 2014-12-17 19:54:00

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hollyj - 2014-12-17 20:20:00

Nor do I any more.
Can do you a good deal on 4x50 metres of black or red swimsuit fabric though.
Thinking of starting a 1$ reserve auction, see if I can sell it faster than she collects it.
Knowing my luck she'd be the winning bidder, geez.

cabrio1 - 2014-12-17 20:31:00

Cabrio there is no cure for fabric collection ....the best thing you could do is humour her and build another room for her ... She will love you it!

barbrose - 2014-12-17 22:37:00

Yes copy that, I do love her even though she's often invisible behind mounds of "useful" fabric.
We have (had) a spare room that is used for creations so she's cool with that.
Dare not try to help with a tidy up, oh no. And God forbid suggesting a downsize. Having said she leaves me alone with my lovely greasy car parts.
You may end up seeing us on tv one day, desperately short of space but fabric/parts rich.

cabrio1 - 2014-12-18 19:01:00

Cabrio1 - I love it. My husband stands at the door of my craft room and just shakes his head. Sewing machine and fabric piled up. Could be addicted to something worse. Merry Xmas.

ffloss - 2014-12-18 19:27:00

Absoflippinlutely. Just glad to hear I'm not the only one. Wouldn't change her for the world.
We have curtains, covers, curtains and more curtains. All the envy of my non fabric loving friends so good on her. They are double lined, triple hemmed and cost nought.
We even have clothes for our dog to keep her warm! Crickey she's a dog, she's designed to be warm. Bless them both.
Have to say the dog looks a bit uncomfortable in her chemise, haven't said a word...

cabrio1 - 2014-12-18 20:08:00

Oh cabrio just start building a double garage and it will suit both of you hehehehheeeeee though I bet it wont take long to fill it with fabric. I have fabric in every room in the house at the moment. cant wait for xmas to be over so I can fill those spaces with fabric again too. At least its not as bad as my sister she has baking utentensils and trays and different cake tines etc by the mile high piles. And they make such a racket when they fall over esp if its the whole pile and fabric doesn't do that eh..........

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-18 21:33:00

Oh been there done that. Garages from here to the boundary. Full of lovely cars and motorbikes, parts tools, awesome..useful stuff.
I'm actually way worse than her between you and me.
BUT MY STUFF IS USEFULL. I have spares that I dont think I'll need for years, when I do need them all I have to do is find them.
Good news is I never run short of rags,ssshh don't tell.

cabrio1 - 2014-12-18 21:50:00

and Im sure your wife doesn't run out of oil, meths for cleaning needles and sandpaper for sharpening the needles either. and the small screw drivers needed on the machines etc Ooops prob should not have told ya that eh. heheheee

Edited by dilligaf_dah at 9:54 pm, Thu 18 Dec

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-18 21:53:00

Good morning ....wakes wakey rise and shine
I stopped work two weeks ago and ever since then, I have been waking at 6am or sometimes even earlier. Normally I wouldn't wake up till after 8 and then have to rush to get to work on time. Not sure whether I will have a job at the same place next year but in the meantime, I am on full pay for three months while they make up their minds. Hope everyone is enjoying the warmer temperatures and sunshine. We have had summer in Whanganui for the last week. Might do some sewing today. Jugs on for Cuppa.

barbrose - 2014-12-20 07:24:00

Wow look at all that sewing time barb. Hope you do get to keep ya job or find another soon. Busy busy here will be so glad when its this time next week. All the xmas stuff put away and life back to normal. Have a pile of sewing that needs doing. Thanks for the cuppa Just what I needed. Have a great weekend all.

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-20 09:06:00

Jugs on for drinks. and plenty of cake here to come and help yourself.

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-22 23:15:00

Whew it's hot! Have stripped down to a sarong and knickers and feel much more comfortable. It's not the most attractive look but I don't care. Took three grandie's out for a long walk to the lake this morning. We fed the ducks and then had an Icecream and drink before walking home. It was a lovely 3 hours and meant their parents could finish their Christmas shopping. No sewing for the past few days .... Might be after Christmas before I get back there. Hope everyone is well. Mulled wine and mince pies for those who wish ....

barbrose - 2014-12-23 17:22:00

**MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT**

shell156 - 2014-12-24 11:56:00

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and all the best for 2015 an may everyone be creative next year.

ffloss - 2014-12-24 16:10:00

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/354169601.jpg
Merry Christmas everyone :)

Edited by coalrange1 at 7:49 pm, Wed 24 Dec

coalrange1 - 2014-12-24 19:49:00

Aww Coalie and here was me thinking it was uniforms in the photo heheheh

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL have a fantastic day

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-24 21:07:00

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hollyj - 2014-12-24 21:11:00

Merry Christmas to one & all may you all have a wonderful day. Lots of warm fuzzies from the South Island {{{{{{{{{{@-)}}}}}}}}}}

bhs47 - 2014-12-24 21:45:00

Thanks for all the good wishes.
Herewith a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 2015 from me to you all.

skippie1 - 2014-12-24 22:17:00

Merry Christmas everyone. May today be full of delight no matter what you are doing and that everyone looks forward to a peaceful and blessed 2015

barbrose - 2014-12-25 08:13:00

MERRY XMAS Hope you all had a nice day. busy one for me, Nice hot coffee now that I am home/ Enjoy the evening all.

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-25 19:34:00

Good morning .... Am wide awake and ready to go ..... Might head for the sewing room this morning. This afternoon the whole family is getting together again ..... We have to finish the food. I am always amazed at how much food gets prepared. We tried to be simple this year ... Kebabs and salads ...... But there was still enough to feed us twice over! Hope everyone had a lovely day

barbrose - 2014-12-26 07:19:00

ditto. up and awake and ready to go.
Hope you all have a nice day. Putting all the Christmas decos away today. No left overs here (must have been very greedy hehehehee) went out for lunch and dinner. so have an empty fridge Will polish of me broom stick and come and raid some fridges today hehheheee
Have a SUpa DUpa day all.

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-26 08:44:00

Just been looking at the Christmas Day photos. Managed to get one with 14 of my grandie's (have 17) but as you can see not all were very cooperative. Charlie made a quick get away and Samuel fought his older cousin. It was like herding sheep lol
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/354297611.jpg

barbrose - 2014-12-26 13:24:00

Afternoon all.. dilli i have put my xmas stuff away as well im ova it all.. next yr they are not coming out so early. My boy was awake at 5.50 on xmas morning but he waited till everyone was up at 8.. had a nice day . I have been you tubing crazy quilts got some good ideas on things to make.
Must be lunch time.
Lovely photo barb you have alot of grandies...

shell156 - 2014-12-28 13:16:00

Last day this year for a coffee with me..... hehheheeeeeee are ya not pleased hehehheheee just think 365 days of me coming up tomorra. heheheeeeeeeeee
Have a great day all.

dilligaf_dah - 2014-12-31 12:02:00

Happy new year everyone .... May 2015 be a great year for you

barbrose - 2014-12-31 23:59:00

Happy New Year to you all. Have a happy and healthy 2015..

skippie1 - 2015-01-01 00:12:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL have a great 2015

dilligaf_dah - 2015-01-01 08:05:00

Evening all .... Enjoying the lovely weather and haven't been in sewing room for days. Hope everyone has had a good break. Jugs on for snupper

barbrose - 2015-01-03 21:21:00

Thanks for the cuppa barb. Jugs on for brekkie. Have a great day all. Hand sewing for me today.

dilligaf_dah - 2015-01-04 09:18:00

still flamin hot here are you all in the same boat??? far to hot to sew or knit.
nice cold drinks in the fridge come and help yourself

dilligaf_dah - 2015-01-04 19:26:00

My family has just got larger yet again A great grandson yesterday.
Morning all. Nice hot day here again today..... Hope you are all getting some crafts done. Did repairs in the sewing room yesterday. Still have a few more alterations to do. Have a great day all.

dilligaf_dah - 2015-01-06 08:52:00

Congratulations on the birth of your great grandson Dilli. How exciting. Still no sewing done but got large order for some cushions today so will have to find that creative streak soon. Chomping on Christmas cake and coffee right now. Plenty to share.

barbrose - 2015-01-06 20:18:00

Bought some more dolls in the op shop today. will clean them up and completely re outfit them with extra outfits then resell on trade me. so me will be sewing dolls clothes again next week. Hot hot hot here.. jugs on for drinks, and cold drinks in the fridge help yourself. Have a great day all.

dilligaf_dah - 2015-01-07 13:06:00

Woohoo got the sewing bug back. Yesterday I made a zipper pouch
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/356352323.jpg
And today I made a bag for a walker (you know, the ones elderly folk use). No photo of that yet.
Tomorrow I might make a few more pouches.
About to turn the fan on by the bed, so I can watch a video in comfort. Too hot to sleep

barbrose - 2015-01-08 23:01:00

What ya all up to, to hot here for sewing. Baking tonight for me.so will provide the snupper. Hope you are all OK.

Edited by dilligaf_dah at 5:32 pm, Sat 10 Jan

dilligaf_dah - 2015-01-10 17:32:00

Been stitching today. I'll come round for supper. See you then.

skippie1 - 2015-01-10 18:36:00