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[Smithbat]

Pants !!

My missus is into patchwork and quilting at the minute. She's got 5 sewing machines (2 computerised embroidery ones, 2 over lockers (one computerised) and a basic lightweight machine). I've ordered her a Toyota OEKAKI Renaissance for Christmas which I spotted her looking at, so I might just get husband of the year award !!

Can I just look at it...pleaaaasssseeeee xxx

 

[fossyant]

Can I just look at it...pleaaaasssseeeee xxx

I'll probably let her have it out of the blue. She mentioned she might look at one, I've no idea, but saw a bright red Toyota sewing machine, so looked into it and got a good deal on it. She's looked after me this last year with my busted back.

 

[Hill Wimp]

I love my sewing machine. It's nothing fancy but it does what I ask.

However if anyone feels like buying me one of those all singing all dancing ones I would not say no.

By this weekend all my crochet should be finished for the craft fair then it's full steam ahead on frogs and more chooks with possible twisted pin cushions if I have time.

3 weekends to go

 

[hopless500]

I love my sewing machine. It's nothing fancy but it does what I ask.

However if anyone feels like buying me one of those all singing all dancing ones I would not say no.

By this weekend all my crochet should be finished for the craft fair then it's full steam ahead on frogs and more chooks with possible twisted pin cushions if I have time.

3 weekends to go

3 weekends and 2 machines not working properly

 

[hopless500]

What dials ?

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Mine has dials. I did look at the width one but may investigate again to make sure nothing's out of place.

 

[Hill Wimp]

@User

Your other post reminded me that Hop and I sampled Norfolk Gin and Saffron Gin yesterday.

The Norfolk one was nice. Cardamon and coriander are their particular additions to the holy trinity.

The Saffron Gin, a French one from Dijon was disappointing . It lost taste after the tonic was added. Nice colour though.

 

[fossyant]

I'm now zigzagging. Slightly puckered, but at least it's almost doing what it's supposed to.

Yay. That happened with my wife's machines - was tension - puckering from the bobbin tingy underneath (non technical term).

I once had to pull one of her good machines to bits to get a broken needle out. - Frightening it was, and it was only a small section. So many tiny parts.

 

[fossyant]

Anyway, cyclists, who knew sewing machines were N+1 too !!!! I do... the 'in-house' mess is bigger than bikes though !! Even the 'summer house/shed' has a cutting table !!!!!

 

[Hill Wimp]

Anyway, cyclists, who knew sewing machines were N+1 too !!!! I do... the 'in-house' mess is bigger than bikes though !! Even the 'summer house/shed' has a cutting table !!!!!

Sounds like the perfect household

 

[Smithbat]

All handicraft stuff is N+1. I have so many sets of KnitPro knitting needles you would not believe!

 

[Smithbat]

Anyway, cyclists, who knew sewing machines were N+1 too !!!! I do... the 'in-house' mess is bigger than bikes though !! Even the 'summer house/shed' has a cutting table !!!!!

My sewing room is my hall, lots of people who have the same house use the space for storage or a dining area. I have sewing table, cutting board, machine and notions all in a lovely light lilac area just for me.

 

[fossyant]

Sounds like the perfect household

It sort of works, but her hobby is more messy in the house. Mine is a bit more tricky when luck runs out !!

 

[classic33]

I love my sewing machine. It's nothing fancy but it does what I ask.

However if anyone feels like buying me one of those all singing all dancing ones I would not say no.

By this weekend all my crochet should be finished for the craft fair then it's full steam ahead on frogs and more chooks with possible twisted pin cushions if I have time.

3 weekends to go

They plug into your computer nowadays. Who knows what they're saying to each other!

 

[postman]

I have put a pannier rack on the Sectuer Elite.Now going to buy a larger bag.Trouble with me i like to carry so much stuff,'just in case'.

 

[fossyant]

My sewing room is my hall, lots of people who have the same house use the space for storage or a dining area. I have sewing table, cutting board, machine and notions all in a lovely light lilac area just for me.

The loft/attic is my missus 'store room' and the lounge is the sewing room - it's a creative bomb site to be frank. She has some work to do before we can have 'our' disabled mum-in-law round at Christmas.... lots of work !! I'll need to build a ramp to get her through the front door alone (one step like you have usually).