swizzy or swizz?

Today was my second and final quilting class. My last chance to get help with the vintage tea towel quilt. I was feeling quite chuffed as I turned up to class. On Friday, I’d had a phone call to say … Continue reading

out of her box

It’s funny how sometimes I have a sixth sense about things. Specifically, I was absolutely right to buy a new sewing machine when I did. My old Bernette is not doing well. Upon her return from the menders she had … Continue reading

demo-ed

So, I went for my sewing machine demo yesterday. I found out about the clever things the Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 875Q does. Like… cutting the thread… and fixing stitches at the beginning and end of a seam… and automatically lifting … Continue reading

no sew

You may remember that I posted recently about my need for the back-up sewing machine, a Singer Inspiration, that I inherited from my partner’s dad. I have been using it this week whilst my Bernette is at the menders having … Continue reading