Knitting, crocheting and general craftery
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Dec 2024
4:23pm, 7 Dec 2024
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Rosehip
very nice  I've got my sewing machine out for the first time in years as I wanted to see if it would still work for a van-curtain project. This meanthunting through several-times-moved (as it has no proper home) sewing stuff, for the box of sewing machine feet. I still haven't found it, but did come across this 1970s? or earlier? I don't think anyone does much in the way of embroidery these days, do they? |
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Dec 2024
4:25pm, 7 Dec 2024
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Rosehip
or earlier, a little google tells me YSL was fired from Dior in 1960
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Dec 2024
4:27pm, 7 Dec 2024
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EvilPixie
Wow! I have a couple of kids but not been brave enough to start them! I have loads of silks left from cross stitch so should try something like that |
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Dec 2024
4:29pm, 7 Dec 2024
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Rosehip
I have a big box of silks too I acquired both my nan' and great aunt's sewing boxes and knitting patterns when they died. I haven't got around to sorting them out yet (it's only been 12-15 years) |
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Dec 2024
4:31pm, 7 Dec 2024
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EvilPixie
I’ve sorted my knitting needles this afternoon and cast on my new jumper (as previously discussed) I need to sort silks, problem is most are left overs from kits so no labels! You should give the embroidery a go! |
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Dec 2024
4:33pm, 7 Dec 2024
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Rosehip
Was googling to see if I could still buy feet. This is the same as my machine. It was either a 16th or 18th birthday present ebay.co.uk I doubt very much they'll get what they're asking! |
Dec 2024
4:39pm, 7 Dec 2024
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Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs)
Funny you should say that @Rosehip , I am thinking of taking up embroidery again, I used to love it in my teens.
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Dec 2024
4:45pm, 7 Dec 2024
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Garfield
I embroidered things years ago...and did cross stitch for a bit 25 years ago.
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Dec 2024
4:55pm, 7 Dec 2024
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Rosehip
and for future reference if anyone needs bits for old(er) machines, this site might be useful sewingparts.co.uk |
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Dec 2024
5:01pm, 7 Dec 2024
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Rosehip
I used to do lots of embroidery, it was just what was normal evening behaviour when at Nana's when I was young. Putting a monogram on a hanky for a christmas present for great grandma or mum - that sort of thing. I embroidered stuff onto my kids clothes when they were little - usually to cover up a stain or a tear. Haven't done any for many years. Happy to post split and post if anyone want to see if the transfers still work after all this time - I've probably got loads more somewhere |
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