Hello!
Tomorrow is our 33rd Wedding Anniversary..... we had the ceremony on Customs Wharf here in Brisbane and then went on a cruise on the Brisbane River for the reception. I wore a two piece suit purchased off the rack and I can still see the look on the ladies face when she asked was the suit for a special occasion.... yes, I said "I'm getting married in three weeks!" The only time I wore a real wedding outfit was for a Fancy Dress Ball, my mum made the most beautiful outfit ! Happy days! both the wedding and the fancy dress!
I purchased another Miniature Sewing Machine.... this time an electric Essex.
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| Just unpacked, haven't sewn with it as yet! |
I can't wait to have a play with it. This machine now rounds out my collection of Essex Miniatures. I think this will be enough miniature machines.... I have three Essex, one Singer 20 and a Vulcan Countess. All of these machines do a chain stitch which I use for reverse embroidery.
On the sewing front I've been busy too.....
I used the vintage Buttonholer attachment on my Singer 222K Featherweight - what perfect button holes!! I had such a lot of fun learning about this attachment. It is so easy to use!
I've finished all of the hand sewing on my Zoe Zebra Quilt - haven't taken a pic as yet, here's the quilt when I prepped it.
Cheers from Helen
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| Christmas tee shirts |
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| New hand sewing project - Teddy Bear's Picnic pattern by The Red Boots Quilt Company |
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| Christmas Coasters |
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| My first try at making a hand towel with a buttonhole!! |
I used the vintage Buttonholer attachment on my Singer 222K Featherweight - what perfect button holes!! I had such a lot of fun learning about this attachment. It is so easy to use!
I've finished all of the hand sewing on my Zoe Zebra Quilt - haven't taken a pic as yet, here's the quilt when I prepped it.
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| Zoe Zebra |
Here is a sampling of my 2017 sewing
Wishing you all a
Very Merry Christmas
and a Healthy, Happy
New Year
Happy Sewing!!
