Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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Meglet May 2020 8:59am, 22 May 2020 21,042 posts	0 Meglet When I'm watching sewing bee I'm feeling rather behind the times now. I'm still using pins and scissors for cutting out, where they are all using weights and a rotary cutter!
runnyeyes May 2020 9:11am, 22 May 2020 1,681 posts	0 runnyeyes Yes. I’ve noticed that Meglet. I’m starting from scratch so trying to work out what’s best to buy. I guess it’s partly what you intend making.
runnyeyes May 2020 9:12am, 22 May 2020 1,682 posts	0 runnyeyes
runnyeyes May 2020 9:12am, 22 May 2020 1,683 posts	0 runnyeyes I’ve just felted my first knitted bag.
runnyeyes May 2020 9:14am, 22 May 2020 1,684 posts	0 runnyeyes 15 minutes ago...
runnyeyes May 2020 9:18am, 22 May 2020 1,685 posts	0 runnyeyes I wanted to have ago at double knitting. Also learnt something called tubular cast on which is amazing. There is no visible cast on seam.
runnyeyes May 2020 9:20am, 22 May 2020 1,686 posts	0 runnyeyes Felted it in the machine because I wanted to totally lose the stitch definition.
Rosehip May 2020 9:42am, 22 May 2020 16,120 posts	0 Rosehip superb! I have wool and pattern for a felted (fulled?) bag that I bought 4 or 5 years ago from the Woolclip (dangerous place to visit!) and haven't got around to doing yet. I have also found a WIP that I started around the same time - its made is as far as my table by the sofa, but I haven't actually picked up the needles yet. Actually, I'm a bit scared that knitting will make my finger joints hurt more than they do already
runnyeyes May 2020 9:53am, 22 May 2020 1,687 posts	0 runnyeyes Ohhh. ☹️ Sore finger/ thumb joints are not good for repetitive knitting.
runnyeyes May 2020 9:54am, 22 May 2020 1,688 posts	0 runnyeyes I just bought rough Shetland 100% wool for this. Thankyou HB for the recommendation.

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Possible tour of the Strictly costume workshops?

Details here: dsi-london.com

The regular "Behind the Seams" tour starts with champagne, lasts about 2 hours and includes lots of crystals and swishy dresses.

DSI London headquarters

The Courtyard

131 Aurelia Road

Croydon

CR0 3BF

If anyone wants to organise a group booking then hand up now please. Groups are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 11am or 2pm.

Otherwise we could make individual bookings at £29 each (2pm Saturday or Tuesday)

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A thread for those of us who like making 'stuff'.

Recommended yarn/craft shops: http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=456

Lists of books/patterns http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=460

Fabric shops - bricks or on-line. fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=556

Article about sewing machines: fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=557

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